Upland dogs that will also retreive ducks and geese?

[Fox]

The issue is that if I have a flushing dog and they are 15 yards from me in the thick bush then there is no way I would ever be able to get a shot. I would like to get something that will notify me that there is a bird there and let me get into position for the best possible shot before I or the dog flushes, if the dog is rooting around but I cannot see the dog or the bird then what is the point of having a dog.

[finsfurfeathers]

The biggest challenge in grouse hunting with a flusher, I find, is dealing with wild-flushing birds. If the birds are going up well in front of the dog, and you're behind the dog, you're handicapped from the get-go. Especially if you have all kinds of thick cover in the way.

Not sure how pointing dogs really compare on that front. If the dog has to go on point 15 yards from the bird the frustrations are probably equal.

That's the trick she locks up and I start looking 15-20 yards ahead while picking out the best shooting lane sometimes it works.
http://s1200.photobucket.com/user/ro...skxda.jpg.html
Sometimes it doesn't.

The issue is that if I have a flushing dog and they are 15 yards from me in the thick bush then there is no way I would ever be able to get a shot. I would like to get something that will notify me that there is a bird there and let me get into position for the best possible shot before I or the dog flushes, if the dog is rooting around but I cannot see the dog or the bird then what is the point of having a dog.

Sort of have to see it done to fully understand the inner workings hunting with a dog. You really have to be in tune with your dog the slight changes in tempo and movements will alert you to the presents of game. Even the tempo of her bell will let me know if shes getting birdy.

[werner.reiche]

Hey, I'm busy blaming the dog for my misses. No solutions allowed.

I always say "I shot just when I swung in front of a tree".

[werner.reiche]

This thread needs more pictures.
BTW - those duck/geese were all water retrieves from mucky beaver ponds.

[welsh]

I always say "I shot just when I swung in front of a tree".

I had him lined up perfectly....

[cdelargy]

Not many Brittanys can sit still in a blind, just be forewarned.

X2 . Not many Britts will sit still in a blind. My 2 included.

[terrym]

I had him lined up perfectly....

You can always use the "too much choke" excuse. We would automatically back you up on that one.

[Sharon]

This thread needs more pictures.
BTW - those duck/geese were all water retrieves from mucky beaver ponds.

Hmmm Much better looking than your avatar. Great pics.!

flush on command: This is not a great video, and not the one I wanted, but gives a little idea of the behaviour.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7AS4...ature=youtu.be

This is an excellent link on the differences in the training : for pointing breeds
"steady to flush" right up to the last video on "flush on command".

http://pointingdogblog.blogspot.ca/2...-now-what.html

[finsfurfeathers]

I had him lined up perfectly....

What happens when you can't see the forest for the trees......

[werner.reiche]

Hmmm Much better looking than your avatar. Great pics.!

flush on command: This is not a great video, and not the one I wanted, but gives a little idea of the behaviour.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7AS4...ature=youtu.be

This is an excellent link on the differences in the training : for pointing breeds
"steady to flush" right up to the last video on "flush on command".

http://pointingdogblog.blogspot.ca/2...-now-what.html

The guy in the avatar is 15 years younger, 30 pounds lighter, is at the end of the day on the last of 13 days of dark-to-dark deer hunting and just finished a 2 hour drag of a 150lb buck and 300lb bear out to the truck.