I'm sorry but it has to be said if folks paid more attention to the working ability of a stud and dam rather than their colour then the working breeds wouldnt' be so f****d up
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Dave.
Well there was only 7 of us out on Saturday so we desided to do a bit of rough shooting, i was a bit pissed off anyway because my bitch Fern had come into season early so had to stay at home (i supose there is no good time for her to be on heat during the shooting season).
But things got worse as we got to our shoot we found the forestry lads working on one of there machines(they should of been finished and off our land by Thursday) but the worst bit was they had a GSP with them running loose through the centre drive
So after we explained planely the error of there ways we cracked on wi
Good write up mate, i agree with L-T, do your training on your own time and when compident take him to the shoot, then give him some easy retrieves and trust him off the lead.
Dave.
A bit of Rough Shooting last Saturday but again no wind and very warm especially for the dogs.
Here are a few pics.
End of day bag, 9 Pheasants, 1 Duck & 1 Woodcock.
ATB
Dave.
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Thanks LT i will take that as a compliment mate, but i will assure you she is very much a kennel dog and as hard as nails when hitting cover
ATB
Dave.
Me and a few lads on our DIY shoot yesterday.
Just some pics from my phone, no time for any decent ones like.
Fern ready for the off
Me and my mate waiting for some birds
Beating was wet as the weather got worse
Our turn to stand again
Am pleased we cut some ride into this plantation
Fern hitting the cover
Time for a cuppa, but fern wants to get on
Run away spaniel
End of day was 24 Pheasants and 1 Teal.
The weather was wet and there was no wind, so things should get better when the cover drops down a bit.
That sai
Hi, just wondering if anyone is having a change this season.
It could be a change in the way you run your shoot, drive your birds, the type of birds you rear, new land or even a new shoot etc.
All the best for the season lads.
Dave.