As of a week ago woodcock are as far north as central Mass; my dog had a good flush while we visited a jobsite. Hung around until dusk and heard a second bird peenting. Ticks are back as well.I can't wait to see the woodcock returning the summer locations in the Northeast. They are good bird for taring too, especially for the late fall pups who have missed the hunting season.
Also more wild bird she sees more she get better style. At least this is my hope.
Interesting. I have not seen them yet. or maybe my pup does not yet know how to find them.As of a week ago woodcock are as far north as central Mass; my dog had a good flush while we visited a jobsite. Hung around until dusk and heard a second bird peenting. Ticks are back as well.
The wild ones or liberated bird? I hear the wild ones are even better for not letting the dog get too close.We have an up and coming GSP pup that held a covey of wild quail (12+) for over 20 minutes a few weeks back, I was floored.
Wild Bobs, we've never released any pin raised birds on that ranch. It blew me away that they held and that Texas Jack committed to the point solo for that length of time. He's proving to be a stud and I am excited to see where he's at in the fall.The wild ones or liberated bird?
I find this interesting. The pen raised bobs would hold quite a bit if my dog keeps like 10-12 feet away. This morning she stood about 20 feet away. As she moves closer they fly out.Wild Bobs, we've never released any pin raised birds on that ranch. It blew me away that they held and that Texas Jack committed to the point solo for that length of time. He's proving to be a stud and I am excited to see where he's at in the fall.
In the 70's it was possible to bag ruffed grouse, woodcock and bobwhite quail on the same day east of the canal. Today, nobody goes anymore--it's too crowded. Seriously, the amount of development is unbelievable and finding spots to hunt is very difficult. I'm not saying it can't be done, but it would be tough without a lot of work. Plenty of better options up north if woodcock and rabbits are your thing.BTW, may I ask if you ever hunted in the Cape Code? I hear there a lots of woodcock and rabbits.
Munsterlander? Nice looking dog!View attachment 646408
On bobwhites.
The quail is a good training bird after the pup has figured out pointing and needs to learn how to behave more cautious around birds. At least for my dog.
Liberated chukars would let her to get very close and hold the point almost forever. I remember the other day as I was training her and mom my called me as the pup pointed at bird. I was on the phone with her for 15mn and the pup was waiting for me
The quail won't even let her to get that close let alone hold on that long. So, she would stay like 10-12 feet away to keep safe distance.
I think the actual wild quail is even worth.
I can't wait to see the woodcock returning the summer locations in the Northeast. They are good bird for taring too, especially for the late fall pups who have missed the hunting season.
Also more wild bird she sees more she get better style. At least this is my hope.
Yeah. Cape Code is getting packed. I know of foamily who moved from NYC to Cape. Though is a good patch of forest left right of the canal, but I am sure if you dare to shoot a gun someone's gonna call cops.In the 70's it was possible to bag ruffed grouse, woodcock and bobwhite quail on the same day east of the canal. Today, nobody goes anymore--it's too crowded. Seriously, the amount of development is unbelievable and finding spots to hunt is very difficult. I'm not saying it can't be done, but it would be tough without a lot of work. Plenty of better options up north if woodcock and rabbits are your thing.
No, but close. It's a German Longhair Pointer aka Deutsch Langhaar. She does look like a Mustie because she is a bit on small end of the breed standard and her color is more common in the Musties than in the DLs. The 75% of the breed is full brown.Munsterlander? Nice looking dog!
That one was quite weird one. I think it was caused by a honest confusion rather then an partisan or adversarial thinking.Griffon - Cesky Fousek kerfluffle