WCH:
Like almost all of my fall Turkey this was a case of just happenstance. It is a good Turkey wood and if you spend enough time there, eventually your paths will merge. Was hunting Grouse when they did and it was over quickly. 1ounce of 7.5s at around 20 yards.
George:
I've had the same feeling reaction of WCH on more than one occasion. However, I'm sure he was not insinuating all kennelled Dogs. Yours obviously have daily human contact. They are not stepping in their own excrement for days on end. They are secure in knowing they are--loved--is what fits for me. They have value-and believe me they are aware of it-beyond their working purpose. They know the pure pleasure of a kind hand they can trust.
One of the nicest little Setters I've ever seen-and a better than good Grouse Dog-ended up in a cheaply run Pheasant shooting facility for $800. Why? She wasn't hot enough for her owner. Haunts me some to this day for not buying her myself.
Last edited by battue; 11/04/12.
