Morning at Ruffwood

I decided to take our Brittany to Ruffwood yesterday for a fall tune-up. He hadn't been in front of a bird (although countless squirrels and chipmunks) since last fall. We have stayed true to his training, and worked on several skill-developments throughout the summer.

I was a little apprehensive that he would be sloppy - not the case. We ran him around the property to blow off some steam, then got down to work. We had 5 Chuker put out, and 4 solid points. He began to creep on the very last point after it was shot and down, but before I released him. If this is the only transgression in a year, it is the least of my concerns. We took home 5 birds with some great shooting (if I may say so myself)!

My fiancé took the day off to see what all this was about, and she enjoyed herself (uh-oh!). She worked the camera and I worked the shotgun. This was the first time that she saw our little guy working; needless to say, we were both impressed. Most importantly, everyone had fun!

The fields at Ruffwood were in great shape. Mike was friendly as always.

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Very nice.

Well done. I have been to Ruffwood a couple times and Mike and Donna are great people with a really nice facility. Sounds like your dog is doing great. I took mine to a game farm also this Saturday and the little bugger did great after being off since last fall too. Gotta love those Brittanys.

Too bad, it sounds like you might lose your camera person... and have to share some equipment.

Good job - Running around the property before the hunt is actually a good idea - i always forget that. Great job on the shooting (gun and camera).

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Originally Posted by Fionn

I decided to take our Brittany to Ruffwood yesterday for a fall tune-up. He hadn't been in front of a bird (although countless squirrels and chipmunks) since last fall. We have stayed true to his training, and worked on several skill-developments throughout the summer.

I was a little apprehensive that he would be sloppy - not the case. We ran him around the property to blow off some steam, then got down to work. We had 5 Chuker put out, and 4 solid points. He began to creep on the very last point after it was shot and down, but before I released him. If this is the only transgression in a year, it is the least of my concerns. We took home 5 birds with some great shooting (if I may say so myself)!

My fiancé took the day off to see what all this was about, and she enjoyed herself (uh-oh!). She worked the camera and I worked the shotgun. This was the first time that she saw our little guy working; needless to say, we were both impressed. Most importantly, everyone had fun!

The fields at Ruffwood were in great shape. Mike was friendly as always.

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Really nice post. Thanks.

Great shots! both with gun and camera!

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Really nice post. Thanks.

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I always love seeing Brittany pictures, especially if they are THAT good. ;)

Looks like you guys had a great time, nice pictures and lucky you getting to share and enjoy the adventure with your future wife..

Do you guys find that the hunt at Ruffwood is a little to easy?With the light cover and the chukar holding a little to tight.Have to kick some of them.And the pheasants in the brush piles bit a little predictable to.

As far as game farm cover goes, you won't find much better. It is what it is.

Every farm has it obvious bird spots (some guys want that) as well as the more difficult cover. Ruffwood provides both.

I enjoy the challenge of working larger pieces of good cover and Highpoint has lots of tough stuff at the back. The downside there is that if the birds flush into the big cedar swamp, you can forget about a second flush; they're gone.

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Originally Posted by ninepointer

Every farm has it obvious bird spots (some guys want that) as well as the more difficult cover. Ruffwood provides both.

I enjoy the challenge of working larger pieces of good cover and Highpoint has lots of tough stuff at the back. The downside there is that if the birds flush into the big cedar swamp, you can forget about a second flush; they're gone.

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Good points.Medium hard is nice but hard to provide to people.

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Originally Posted by kurt tealo

Do you guys find that the hunt at Ruffwood is a little to easy?With the light cover and the chukar holding a little to tight.Have to kick some of them.And the pheasants in the brush piles bit a little predictable to.

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They hold way too hard. I had to kick 4 of them fairly hard to get them to flush. Two I had to chase. I get into the grouse woods as much as I can so we can get some wild birds and he's not accustomed to birds that don't flush easy.

May try booking something at Ruffwood friday afternoon. Hullet is too far away :(

I am booking at hunt at twincreeks this weekend.

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Had an awesome time!!!

That's great. That dog has had it! :)

That dog, snores like a freight train. Lol