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	"Doubtless the good Lord could have made a better game bird than bobwhite, and better country to hunt him in...but equally doubtless, he never did." -- Guy de la Valdene (from A Handful of Feathers ) "'I promise you,' he said, 'on my word of honor, I won't die on the opening of the bird season.'" -- Robert Ruark (from The Old Man and the Boy)  | 
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			I'm in Laporte south of Bemidji.Been here for 3 days and hunting tomorrow.Then I have to head back to Florida.Maybe next year as we are coming back for sure. 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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			Good shooting, and safe travels home. Leave me a few birds 
		
		
		
		
		
		
			![]() Keep in touch about next year and we’ll try to meet you for lunch/dinner in Bemidji. We are having a good hunt. Finding birds if not getting many shots. The Northwoods is a special place. Tell us about your pup! 
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	"Doubtless the good Lord could have made a better game bird than bobwhite, and better country to hunt him in...but equally doubtless, he never did." -- Guy de la Valdene (from A Handful of Feathers ) "'I promise you,' he said, 'on my word of honor, I won't die on the opening of the bird season.'" -- Robert Ruark (from The Old Man and the Boy)  | 
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			Those are not mine but a friend up here.We are coming back for sure and are extending next years stay. 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	The griffons are young and it's my first time hunting over the breed.Slower and methodical which I like.Hold points and very easy to read as they wind a bird.  | 
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			Had a awesome last day with over 30 birds flushed.Plenty of grouse and woodcock but I suspect the doodles will be leaving right behind me tomorrow if not tonight.
		 
		
		
		
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			You guys are killing me!!  Take Care and Enjoy one of Man's greatest pastimes; we are, out here in cyberland, thanks to you.  It got to where I only would take a bird or two and then just enjoy Mother Nature, my Dogs, and a Good Friend.  Now to figure out how to teach dogs not to pull tail feathers.      
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	At least I can still navigate a few miles or so on a two track with a good dog. Old Age Sucks!! Tom  | 
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			Had a great time this season with good bird numbers and shot opportunities. 
		
		
		
			Hate to go but I can see the writing on the wall and it looks awful cold on the horizon.  | 
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