What is U.P.? I think that's great for you to get out an experience the outdoors like it should be.... What breed of dog do you own? I have a two year old Red setter and this also will be our first year out as well. I have the first time dog jitters but I expect it to be trial and error and just have fun watching him learn to handle wild birds this season. Soo what if we are total newbies out there, at least it will be a good time for both of us. He's pretty smart so I suspect he'll figure it out in no time...