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I did some target shooting today with a couple of .22 rifles.
The pup laid at my feet and took a nap while I was shooting.
I've had quite a few dogs in my lifetime and have only had one that was "gun-shy". After that dog was when I heard about banging on the pans while they were eating and it has served me well with all the other dogs.
My only regret is that we don't have the pheasants around like we did in the late 50s and early 60s when I was growing up. When I first bought the 20 acres I live on, I could walk out the back door and be back in 20 minutes with my limit of 2 roosters. The last time I saw a pheasant on my place was at least 5 years ago.
I have cover and food plots on my land but NO birds other than turkeys. Also when I first moved here I had grouse in my woods but haven't seen a grouse around here in years.