Hunting with Gary

 

January 11, 2014 We took Buddy on his second hunt. It was a cold wet one this morning to say the least. Just after we pulled into the parking lot the sky opened up. It would have been real easy to just shut the tailgate and go back home. But I came to hunt, spend time with my brother, and my dogs!!
 After getting Grace out and collared up; I got Buddy Brittany out, strapped into his wheelchair, collared up, and ready to go.
 
With the cold and the downpour I wasn't expecting to see a lot, but that's why we call it "Hunting!" It wasn't long until we saw points without birds, fast moving tail waggin', and excitement in the dogs demeanors. There were birds, or at least a bird around here somewhere. We came into a patch of Multi-flora Rose and Honeysuckle at the edge of a 70 year old spoil pile. The dogs were about 50 yards apart all looking into the same spot. I saw movement as the bird came sneaking out between them. All 3 dogs held their points as I told Gary the pheasant was coming his way. Just as I was getting ready to release the dogs the bird took to the air and it nearly crashed onto my head as I missed the pic. Buddy quickly ran over for the retrieve, picked up the bird, and carried it for a bit. Sadly he dropped it and I didn't get that pic either.

 We'll work on that. Both the retrieving and the picture timing.

 Buddy Pointing for Gary

 

As we worked around the spoil pile the dogs trapped 2 more birds, but they were grouse, and they don't make their way into the game vest nearly as easily. I was very happy with Buddy's performance, and this was the first time Buddy and Grace hunted together.
 

A wet setter "Grace" following in Buddy's tracks!

 

Sorry for the quality of the pics. My hands were very cold, and my body was very damp.

Buddy with his first bird for us, as you can see he's already bored with it and wants to move on.

I'm not sure, but Buddy may be a child of the '60's. He chose the beanbag over the nice dog bed we bought him!!