Gettin' Ready

Gary Laudermilch · 08-25-2016, 11:06 AM

I am really envious of you guys south of the Mason/Dixon line. All the talk of preparing dove fields gets my adrenaline flowing for the official start of hunting season. We here in PA are not permitted to manipulate an agricultural field beyond what is considered "normal" farming practices. So, we have to search all over the place to find a field that the doves are liking this year. However, just because we cannot work fields we can work on other aspects.

My son has a new lab pup(8 months old) that has been through all the yard work and will be ready for his first real hunting experience next week. So, we thought we would give him a head start by shooting some pigeons for him. He did an excellent job - he's ready!

nid-28 · 08-25-2016, 01:25 PM

Great picture. Handsome lad and pup!! Have fun next week.

charlie cleveland · 08-25-2016, 09:28 PM

looks like you have 2 great winners there...charlie

Gary Laudermilch · 09-04-2016, 02:54 PM

Our dove season opener has come and gone. Our group had a blast and my son and grandson's dog did splendidly with over 30 retrieves to his credit. Oh, he has some issues that need a bit of work, but overall he did a stellar job for an 8 month old on his first real hunt.

Opening Day · 09-05-2016, 07:48 AM

Looks like you had a fine opening day, birds flying and family and friends you really can't get much better then that ! Only wish we could dove hunt in Michigan

. Fine looking pup and I would say he did a great job for as young as he is (good looking son too ).

Larry the Gun Guy · 09-05-2016, 09:25 AM

I noticed how the two youngest people in those photos have the biggest smiles.

You've really got it going in the right direction.

charlie cleveland · 09-05-2016, 06:07 PM

what a great hunt.....that pup is a champ already...charlie