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January 23rd, 2016, 10:42 AM
#41
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.
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January 23rd, 2016 10:42 AM
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January 23rd, 2016, 11:01 AM
#42

Originally Posted by
welsh
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.
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Sometimes it doesn't.

Originally Posted by
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.
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.
Time in the outdoors is never wasted
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January 23rd, 2016, 11:21 AM
#43

Originally Posted by
welsh
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".
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January 23rd, 2016, 11:23 AM
#44
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January 23rd, 2016, 11:34 AM
#45

Originally Posted by
werner.reiche
I always say "I shot just when I swung in front of a tree".
I had him lined up perfectly....
"The language of dogs and birds teaches you your own language."
-- Jim Harrison (1937 - 2016)
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January 23rd, 2016, 11:36 AM
#46

Originally Posted by
terrym
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.
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January 23rd, 2016, 12:12 PM
#47

Originally Posted by
welsh
I had him lined up perfectly....

You can always use the "too much choke" excuse. We would automatically back you up on that one.
I’m suspicious of people who don't like dogs, but I trust a dog who doesn't like a person.
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January 23rd, 2016, 02:34 PM
#48
Last edited by Sharon; January 23rd, 2016 at 02:50 PM.
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January 23rd, 2016, 02:48 PM
#49

Originally Posted by
welsh
I had him lined up perfectly....

What happens when you can't see the forest for the trees......
Time in the outdoors is never wasted
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January 23rd, 2016, 03:39 PM
#50

Originally Posted by
Sharon
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.