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We finally got rid of the heatwave and had temps cool enough to get a dog out. This is only Lucy's first year of hunting wild birds. I've only had her on pen raised up until yesterday. We hunted hard all afternoon without a single point or flush. The shadows were starting to get long as we made our way up and out of the deep hollar we were in. As we were nearing the car pretty much dragging tail at this point. Lucy slammed a point on this woodcock about 15 yards in front of me. One step forward sent the bird climbing for altitude. I dumped both barrels and the little bird tumbled to the earth where Lucy quickly recovered it. Would have much preferred the grouse but I have no problem shooting a woodcock. Not a bad way to end the day after traversing eastern Ky hills and hollars.
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Lucy looks like a fine little Dog. From the looks of the background, it looks like a good set of young legs on both Dog and hunter would be a definite plus. Congrats to both on your first Wild Bird.
laissez les bons temps rouler
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Thanks fellas I think she was quite pleased with herself.
Young legs sure don't hurt lol. I would be telling a story if I said I didn't feel it today.
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Great job! Looking forward to my first wild bird over a new dog.
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Cool beans. I think they also call them Timber Doodles...no? Never seen one cept in pictures but I didn't realize they got that big.
Good girl Lucy.
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Yep , Woodies, timberdoodles (that's my fav name for them btw)
I didn't realize they were that big either lol. I'm real new at this.
Pointer- make sure we get pictures. I like pictures.
Thanks WYO!
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nice save for the day
I miss hunting timberdoodles.
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nice save for the day
I miss hunting timberdoodles. I wish we had more. I think there's a few resident birds but I believe most to be flight birds.
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Woodcock are a great wild Upland Bird to expose a bird dog to. They hold well for a pointing dog and many times if you happen to miss the shot they will not fly very far and offer a 2nd chance.
Happy Hunting!!
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