youth hunt at fingal conservation area

[quackaddict2]

i was more then please when asked to participate in the youth hunt at fingal conservation area again this year.this is the third year i have headed down there to handle my dog for the kids and their mentors.i would not pass this up for anything

i mentioned the event to the host of the up and coming show ,Canadian Wingshooter,and told him[ Dave Goodison] i thought it would be a good oppertunity for him to get some great content for his television series which begins to air on Wild TV some time in dec.Dave agreed and when i arrived in the morning he was all ready on hand and brought along some participants

here is a link to his web site

http://canadianwingshooter.com/_mgxroot/page_home.html

now it wasn't enough to have dave there with his camera,another celeb was on hand,the minister of natural resources payed us a visit as well

first thing we find dave instructing a young hunter in the operation of his over under as his mentor looks on



the men in green were on hand as well



dave goodison goes to work







birds are loaded up to head out to the fields







representitives from pheasants forever,the federation of anglers and hunters,DU and delta waterfowl were also on hand



the apprentices recieve instruction on gun safety







then its outside for a round of trap to sharpen the shooting skills















now it's off to the field to hunt some pheasants

[quackaddict2]

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[quackaddict2]

a happy group after the morning hunt





our minister of natural resources



a great judge of dogs,and just fell in love with the kook [she's only human]

[quackaddict2]

again the minister cannot resist the katster's charm





kate in action at the afternoons hunt



















a happy crew after the afternoon hunt



dave interviews the real stars of the day







i had a tremendous time once again this year and hope i get the invite back out for the next one

and a big thanks to dave goodison,the host of canadian wingshooter, for coming out and documenting the day.hopefully the exposure he may give this event may begin a snowballing of simular events across the province and get our young people involved in the outdoors

[wilks kennels]

yes five years and counting with the youth hunt at fingal . and you can`t say enough about all the people that get involved and giveing there time to put this all together and making it happen .this youth hunting program got started at fingal and has gone in all directions across this province of ontario .teaching our youths the enjoyment of getting out in the field to experience a upland hunt some for the first time .but not only that they are getting to watch a handler work his trained dog out in front of them to flush the birds and working under control alows the kids to get into a safe position to make the shot if presented to them before the dog is sent in for the flush .i know that the kids find it hard to believe what these dogs can do .but all in all its a great time and without the handlers and the dogs that show up you just can`t say enough about them and there dedication towards making this all happen .hope to see you all there again next year . so hunt smart hunt with a trained retriever .

[2labs]

Al as always you do capture the moment some geat shots of Katie .

[MHgoldk9]

Hey Al

Look's like a very successful day,great to see some new hunters getting hooked!As always,fabulous pic's!

Tim

[huntnalot]

Great pictures as usual and a great event . Its always nice to see new hunters and good PR for our sport .

Gerald