MY GSP needs to get back on brids again. When can you start walking fields again with out the brids being on thier nest? Or does any one know who has birds for trainning? His nose is starting to get him in trouble around the house. I think he is startin to get pumped up for huntting season. Ok its me more so about that. Fishing is just not doing it for me any more.
We usually wait until late August. That gives enough time for the second hatch to get wings.
We usually wait until late August. That gives enough time for the second hatch to get wings.
When do the game farms start putting out brids? I know it will be too hot right now.
When do the game farms start putting out brids? I know it will be too hot right now.
Not sure. I usually hold off until closer to fall when things cool down. During the summer I use dummies (I’m not refering to slider this time.) with a wing zip tied. If I want to work my dogs nose the better half will drag it threw the yard before I let the dog out. This gives her a sent to trail. Other wise we work commands and water excercise. IMO 80+ with the humidity is far to hot to work the pup in the feild. There may be a few responces that disagree.
Good luck 
Not sure. I usually hold off until closer to fall when things cool down. During the summer I use dummies (I’m not refering to slider this time.) with a wing zip tied. If I want to work my dogs nose the better half will drag it threw the yard before I let the dog out. This gives her a sent to trail. Other wise we work commands and water excercise. IMO 80+ with the humidity is far to hot to work the pup in the feild. There may be a few responces that disagree.
Good luck
Per the Department of Natural Resources:
A person may not train hunting dogs afield from April 16 to July 14, except by special permit. A person may obtain a special permit from a DNR conservation officer, without a fee, to train hunting dogs afield on land owned by the trainer or on other land with written permission of the owner. The written permission must be carried while training the dogs.
A person training a dog afield and carrying a firearm may only have blank cartridges and shells in possession when the season is not open for any game bird, except by permit.
An organization or individual may obtain a free permit to use firearms and live ammunition on domesticated birds or banded game birds from game farms for holding field trials and training hunting dogs.
As for shooting preserves it varies by their conditional use permits. Most will have pigeons available right now; some will also have quail to work.
Per the Department of Natural Resources:
A person may not train hunting dogs afield from April 16 to July 14, except by special permit. A person may obtain a special permit from a DNR conservation officer, without a fee, to train hunting dogs afield on land owned by the trainer or on other land with written permission of the owner. The written permission must be carried while training the dogs.
A person training a dog afield and carrying a firearm may only have blank cartridges and shells in possession when the season is not open for any game bird, except by permit.
An organization or individual may obtain a free permit to use firearms and live ammunition on domesticated birds or banded game birds from game farms for holding field trials and training hunting dogs.
As for shooting preserves it varies by their conditional use permits. Most will have pigeons available right now; some will also have quail to work.
A great way to get your dog on birds and to train is by getting involved with organized training groups such as retriever clubs, etc. With your shorthair the NAVHDA program would perhaps work well for you. There is a MN Chapter that is active around the metro area. http://www.mnnavhda.com/2007%20Local%20Events.htm . The majority of members within NAVHDA (North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association.) are hunters that strive to have a quality hunting dog. They usually have permitted training grounds and have access to various training birds.
We recently completed our Natural Ability testing with our pup. She received a Prize I.
We are now training our male for the NAVHDA Invitational in Sept.
On hot days we do water work and that is a no pressure fun time for the dogs.
A great way to get your dog on birds and to train is by getting involved with organized training groups such as retriever clubs, etc. With your shorthair the NAVHDA program would perhaps work well for you. There is a MN Chapter that is active around the metro area. http://www.mnnavhda.com/2007%20Local%20Events.htm . The majority of members within NAVHDA (North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association.) are hunters that strive to have a quality hunting dog. They usually have permitted training grounds and have access to various training birds.
We recently completed our Natural Ability testing with our pup. She received a Prize I.
We are now training our male for the NAVHDA Invitational in Sept.
On hot days we do water work and that is a no pressure fun time for the dogs.
Love to see those pictures.
Love to see those pictures.
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