Final Hunt of the season.. I think (and some pics of said hunt)

[Huntingonthebrain]

So once again Chris and I went out to Gold Creek for a hunt. Joining us this time was Ryan (MunsterRyan) and his dog Holly. Dogs worked extremely well. The shooters on the hand would have been better as Chris put it to "throw the guns at the birds" as we would have been more likely to hit them that way. We must have put up at least 20 birds.. but alas, we only managed to hit 6. Apparently I need to work on my shooting. The dog still need some work on being steady to wing and shot, but that it is not a real difficult task. As usual Ed was an excellent host and we always have a great time out there. We could not have asked for a better day. Check out one vid of the day on my personal webspace www.mnsi.net/~jkmales. Its called VID1.MOV and it is in quick time format. Here are some pictures:

http://www.mnsi.net/~jkmales/Picture1.jpg
http://www.mnsi.net/~jkmales/Picture2.jpg
http://www.mnsi.net/~jkmales/Picture3.jpg
http://www.mnsi.net/~jkmales/Picture4.jpg

If you haven't been to Gold Creek yet.... better put it on your list of must hunt places in the future.

[Parabuteo]

Looks like you had a very good day out. Thanks for posting the pic's

[Jixer]

Looks like you guys had another good time.:first: I wish I could have joined you but I am suffering in this 80 degree weather.:cheesy:

[ChrisGSP]

It was a great day with alot of good dog work, Shooting not so much!!

Couldn't ask for better weather

Chris

We'll maybe 80 degree weather could have been better.....

[MunsterRyan]

We had a great time and really enjoyed the day !!!

Mac and Sheena did really well, looking forward to getting Holly to that level.

As always - Gold Creek/Ed was an excellent host !!!

[Sportdog]

Hey Guys
I went out a couple days after and did some training on my 7 month old setter I used a couple of pheasants but didn't shoot any as I'm training him to stay steady to the flush. Great day before this darn cold weather set in.

[ChrisGSP]

I think theis spring training is going to envolve getting Sheena to stand still as most of my pics are of her butt!!! as she's runn away!

[Sharon]

I tried to watch the video but didn't have any luck. Enjoyed the pics. though.

Getting my 2 girls tuned up for spring trials. First one is March 29

This will be the first year I've had 2 dogs in the Shooting Dog Stake at the same time. It will be more expensive and require more fast walking on the same day. Hope I'm up to it.
Need to pick up some quail soon as they are the spring bird of choice.

[Huntingonthebrain]

I am so excited.. I have booked one more hunt at Gold Creek for next monday.. One more chance for Mac and I to get some birds and for more experience. I would say wish me luck.. but I think it would be better to wish me skill as my shooting still completely sucks. Will post pics and results after the hunt. :first:

[Huntingonthebrain]

So I am finally getting a change give you all the hunt report. My buddy Darren, his dad Jack, my dog Mac and I went out to Gold Creek on Monday. with it being wet the scent I think sticks to the ground a little more, but that being said the dog pointed 6 of the nine birds we had put out. It was a succesful hunt and we had a great time. Darren's dad was excited as he was an old Pelee Island hunter and had not been out in about 10 years. Mac is not steady to wing and shot.. so I have some work to do there and he not retrieving to hand yet though he brings the bird part way.. these are small things to work out. I am very happy with how my dog has performed this first year hunting with him. On another note.. it should only be another week now before I find out if we whether the next brittany litter will ahve a female liver and white. So excited. Again my thanks to Ed at Gold Creek. Awesome facility, great management, decent birds.. just a great place to hunt. Thanks Ed.

[Jixer]

Sounds like you had a good day Jeremy. Can't get much better than that.:first:

[RyanGSP]

Nice work. I actually prefer to hunt right after a rain or snow. I find there is better secenting conditions and the dogs can track wounded birds much better. I dont like to hunt while its raining though. Makes for some bad scenting soncditions.

[Huntingonthebrain]

Nice work. I actually prefer to hunt right after a rain or snow. I find there is better secenting conditions and the dogs can track wounded birds much better. I dont like to hunt while its raining though. Makes for some bad scenting soncditions.


actually it did rain while we were out.. I hate rain.. its frustrating in just about any situation.

[RyanGSP]

Ya raining while you are out is no fun. Washes all the scent away and alot more work cleaning the gun afterwards.