[SXS OHIO]

As a very young boy I lived to hunt birds. I learned from my older brother how to make a real good home made sling shot from a perfect Y sapling, a pack of rubber bands and a soft peace of leather. I was deadly with it and could get real close stocking my pray! The rich kids had BB guns. I started driving when I was 16 and that sealed my fate! I lost a big block of years when I learned how nice the gals could be! That started in 1971 and lasted way to long! By the time I regained any senses the days of wild Quail and pheasants were all but over in Ohio. I think I shot my last hunted Rooster in 1976 with a pump 20gauge. I shot it well. Later I kept beagles for rabbits and always enjoyed the chase. I was working pretty good back in 1995 I liked looking at the GUN LIST and saw a big add for Parker Reproductions close outs by three big dealers. I got on the phone to Jaqua's who was one of the dealers, they were about 4 hours from Cleveland Ohio. That restarted a love for SXS guns. I don't have the two barrel set that I financed to buy, I later sold it to buy one with two triggers...(-: best thing I ever did! My beagle puppy passed on about 15 years and 4 months and few rabbits could be found due to the influx of eastern coyotes. Through a new friend who is a grouse hunter I learned about setters and how sweet they are. I took a liking to Penny a small frame Gordon setter dog and decided to get me a puppy....Her name is Ruby, she will be 7 February 5th. She has come into her own now and is a real serous grouse, woodcock, quail and rooster dog! She finds them , points them and re-finds them if needed. She is a dog who loves life! My favorite hunt of the year is our 9 day trip to Kansas for wild roosters and quail...then Grouse and doodles in the big north woods.