Home Forums Birds & Dogs Upland Game Speaking of quail..

My 11 month old griffon did a heck of a good job today upland opener. Working with all summer. I was laid up in hospital for a month so I was worried about training.

Great points, holding well, no jumped birds and she found every Bird even in the thick cover. Toward end of morning she was not retrieving to hand. She was getting tired and would drop birds about 5 yds away and just roll around on the ground. She does that when she tires of training. any tips? I usually call her back. Wait a minute and send to retrieve bird.

Had hip replaced 2 months ago. so no climbing steep rocky hills for chukar. Next month should be ready.

Two limits of quail. Beautiful day to be out hunting with friend. Used Ithaca 37 featherweight in 20 gauge. Hunted early to avoid snakes.