In Vermont's NEK I have never seen a tick since 1956 when I started going there regularly until 4 years ago when I found one on me while sitting in turkey season. Now I see them pretty regularly but not many.
At home in MA I take about 6 - 12 off Grace every time I have her out for a good run.
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"I'm a Setter man.
Not because I think they're better than the other breeds,
but because I'm a romantic - stuck on tradition - and to me, a Setter just "belongs" in the grouse picture."
George King, "That's Ruff", 2010 - a timeless classic.
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