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!

12/29/15 clean up hunt. Well kind of with german shorthair pointers

Finally got Mark out for a cleanup hunt, but when we got there we decided to do a guy a favor who canceled late but they already put his birds out.  We said we would take that field and pay for his six birds. Well we ended up seeing so many birds.  Actually had a 15 plus bird flush.  It was amazing to see that many birds flying all over the place.  We ended up with 13 birds we took home.  Even got my first chucker of the year.  It was a great hunt but Willow got beat up kind of bad.  Her paws started bleeding so we put her back in the kennel and ran Autumn by her self. Willow ended up being on 7 points and Autumn was in on 9 points.  We had 10 birds when we put Willow back in the car and Autumn ended up pulling four more and we got three.  I think we missed about 5 all day that we shot at.  There were a lot popping up where we couldn't get a shot off on them cause they were to far out.  A great day watching the birds work!  This puts Autumn to 199 and Willow to 281.  If Willows paws heal up quick she is on track for 300 easy this season and Autumn should have no problem getting to 200.

Guided hunt with german shorthair pointers. Coon Creek Hunt Club

Did a great guided hunt on the 12/27/15.  It was a 9 bird release and the guys ended up taking 12 with a few misses.  A nice group of guys to take out with the dogs. Each dog was on at least 7 of the points.  This brings Willow up to 274 and Autumn up to 190.  It was the coolest day as we had two double points and the guys got both of the birds.  It was great to see the dogs holding points on thei birds even when the other bird came up and was taken.

Guided hunt Coon Creek Hunt Club with GSP german shorthaired pointers

Did a guided hunt about 10 days ago and got caught in a rain storm.  It was a ten bird release and we ended up taking six.  The birds were running and the rain didn't help. A rough day for the dogs and all involved.  Sorry no pics as I just wanted to get out of the rain.  Willow is up to 266 and Autumn is up to 183.  Will be posting the last two hunts we did soon.

12/22/25 clean up hunt with german shorthair pointers. Birds a fly'n

Got out to the fields knowing they were holding a lot of water due to all the rain and warm weather we have been having. Didn't really expect much but wanted to run the dogs.  We ended up taking 6. We let just as many fly away.  Passed on one due to building behind the shot, and two were just to close to the road for my comfort.  Two no shots because they popped out to far out.  On one of those we downed a hen and it landed on another hen that took off.  That was wild to see.  Also, hit my best shot if the year as a bird was flying high and far out.   Dropped it like a stone.  It was a great day in the field!  Willow was on fire again and pointed four of the birds we found which puts her to 263 and Autumn pointed two on her own and a good double with Willow.  Autumn is at 180

12/13/15 hunting with Don and Mark. German shorthair pointers. GSP on the pheasants!

Had a great hunt with my old neighbor Don and Mark.  We released 9 and took 11.  Missed one.  Willow was on fire and really was working the birds good.  She pointed 7 on her own and two with Autumn. Willow gets nine points and Autumn gets 4.  A great day watching the dogs work!  This puts Willow to 259 and Autumn to 177.  Sorry it took so long to do this write up.  I can't find the pics we took.  If I locate some I will add them!