Warm weather hunting here in Pa

[grouse_fan]

It has been in the 70's the past two days, making for some difficult hunting for the dogs, but we were able to find some birds.

[Jeff S]

Great picture and congratulations on the bird. The pooch on the right looks pooped.

[grouse_fan]

Thanks.

[Jeff S]

I’m not one of the guys that is privileged to hunt with a dog. What breed is the dog on the left?

[grouse_fan]

He is a Golden Doodle, My wife took him in when he was about a year old. Been working with him to hunt. He has the retrieving part down,but doesn't get the flushing part.

[Jeff S]

I’m sure he adds to the fun and enjoyment.

[Fox20obsessed]

Apparently your lab makes up for what the doodle is lacking in the “flushing department!”
Nice job!
-Matt

[Silvers]

Thanks Fan for taking the time to post. Great day I'll bet even though our weather is unseasonably warm. I like your dogs! I was out last Thursday afternoon and only found one grouse that flushed a little too far out, birds seem to be really scattered so far this season. Though I did run into a friend who works in those woods who told me about seeing birds in a particular cut area that was a little too far to drive to/hunt in the remaining daylight. Next time, later this week. I did however come home with a good ringneck on opportunity while walking out of a favorite cover.

frank

[Jim Cloninger]

One of my hunting partners has a "hunting stock" Poodle. What makes your dog a "Golden" Poodle? His dog will find birds in the uplands, but is not a reliable retriever. His dog does not like being in the water, so duck hunting is out.
Jim

[Jeff S]

One of my hunting partners has a "hunting stock" Poodle. What makes your dog a "Golden" Poodle? His dog will find birds in the uplands, but is not a reliable retriever. His dog does not like being in the water, so duck hunting is out.
Jim

So, one day a nice big golden retriever "stud" was strolling through the park strutting his stuff. A cute little poodle caught his eye, and she gave him a wink. Next thing you know, a whole litter of Golden Doodles were born.

[grouse_fan]

One of my hunting partners has a "hunting stock" Poodle. What makes your dog a "Golden" Poodle? His dog will find birds in the uplands, but is not a reliable retriever. His dog does not like being in the water, so duck hunting is out.
Jim

So, one day a nice big golden retriever "stud" was strolling through the park strutting his stuff. A cute little poodle caught his eye, and she gave him a wink. Next thing you know, a whole litter of Golden Doodles were born.

Good way to put it!

[grouse_fan]

Thanks Fan for taking the time to post. Great day I'll bet even though our weather is unseasonably warm. I like your dogs! I was out last Thursday afternoon and only found one grouse that flushed a little too far out, birds seem to be really scattered so far this season. Though I did run into a friend who works in those woods who told me about seeing birds in a particular cut area that was a little too far to drive to/hunt in the remaining daylight. Next time, later this week. I did however come home with a good ringneck on opportunity while walking out of a favorite cover.

frank

I agree the birds do seem to be scattered. I did find a group of 5 young birds.

[grouse_fan]

One of my hunting partners has a "hunting stock" Poodle. What makes your dog a "Golden" Poodle? His dog will find birds in the uplands, but is not a reliable retriever. His dog does not like being in the water, so duck hunting is out.
Jim

When he caught on to retrieving quick I thought that he would make a duck dog, but he hates the water. He might have had a bad experience as a pup.

[Jim Cloninger]

Golden Retrievers make their "living" retrieving in the water. Maybe, Poodles as a breed generally don't like the water?
PS - Jeff, I think you are an expert on the "birds and bees", but I don't know about dogs! lol

[Jeff S]