2/13/16 guided hunt coon creek hunt club german shorthairs on a mission

Had the dogs out on the 14th.  Guided for a grandfather, his son-in-law and grandson.  They wanted the kid,13, to get some shots off.  He was hesitant, but with a little guidance was able to get some foot shots off. He ended up hitting 4 birds.  They did a nine bird release, we took nine, and missed 6 or 7. It was a good day. Autumn went first today and took 6 over her and took 3 over Willow.  This brings Autumn to 221 and Willow to 310.  A great day to be out!

2/9/16 clean up hunt.

Got out for a clean up hunt with Mark and was surprised the birds were running hard.  Actually saw close to 15 birds fly out of out field all at 80+ yards out of range.  Ended up taking three birds with three others we should have gotten. It was a cold day out so I was happy with the three.  Willow got all three today while we missed all that Autumn pointed.  Actually, we only shot two, and picked up an injured bird that must have been shot a day before.  Willow pointed it and then in ran.  She chased it down.  When I opened it up it was full of shot, so someone must have hit it and not found it.  I am giving Willow all three birds to put her at 307.  I guess I am going to have to make it up to Autumn.

2/7/16 guided hunt at Coon Creek with German shorthaired Pointers

Got out over the weekend and did a guided hunt with a good group of guys I have guided for in the past.  They did a 12 bird release and got 13, although three were found without the dogs.  One was in the parking area when we pulled up and decided to stick around as the guys geared up, their first chucker of the year.  Willow got on five birds to put her over 300 and the. I put her back to let Autumn have some work.  She got up five birds also.  On One run with Autumn she went on point.  When one guy was walking closer to her two birds busted and he got a Double.  The. The bird Autumn was pointing got up and they got that one also.  In was a great day in the field!  This puts Willow to 304 and Autumn to 215.

Guided hunt with german shorthaired pointers at Coon Creek Hunt Club

Got out with a dad and his two kids over the weekend.  They ended up taking four birds with some misses.  It was cool to see one of his boys take his first bird.  I totally forgot to take pictures.  Willow got on all four that were taken and the last bird taken was a double point by Willow and Autumn.  Autumn missed most if the fun because I left her in the car to rotate the dogs due to ice.  Willow is up to 299 and Autumn is up to 210.  It's been a great season!

Brought the gang out for an upland hunt with the GSP

Last weekend I took out Uncle John, Will, and Mark.  We did a 12 bird release and took 9.  It was a good hunt but we all missed a few we should have hit.  I worked the camera for a while but still need to download those pics.  Each dog got 4 birds and John's golden doodle got one up.  This puts Willow  at 295 and Autumn at 209.  It was a fun day to get everyone out.

1/16/16 birthday hunt with GSP german shorthair pointers at Coon Creek hunt club.

Got out for my birthday hunt today.  Decided to take the dogs out alone for a quick run.  The hunt lasted a total of 88 minutes. Willow did great and got on birds right away.  She ended up pointing five of the birds we took.  Some if them were doubles with Autumn.  Autumn ended up on fire today and hunted half the time of Willow but pointed five of the birds we took also.  She also pointed two I missed, but I won't count those.  We also had a six bird flush but it was 40 yards ahead of us. It was a great day in the field!  Willow us up to 291 and Autumn is up to 205.

Guided hunt at Coon Creek with GSP german shorthaired pointers 1/9/16

Got out for a guided hunt with a group if good guys.  There were nine birds but in the field, six were taken home.  It was a day filled with action as about 10 birds were also missed.  It's not all about how many birds you down, it's about the fun in thei field and this group was a perfect example of that!  They had fun the whole time and didn't let it get to them when a bird got away.  Was honestly a great hunt, talking and watching the dogs work.  They were able to connect on one of Autumns birds which puts her to 200.  Willow found the other five which puts her at 286.  Really had a lot of fun with the snow falling on Saturday!