I'm relatively new to this forum, but I do know a fair amount about birddogs and upland bird hunting. I raise, breed, train and compete in walking field trials with FDSB English Setters and hunt all types of wild birds some 40-50 days per year. Sometimes more. Although I am by no means the expert, I've responded with what I consider to be thoughtful replies to several topics on this board and have never heard back from any of the original posters.

I'll keep trying, though, as long as someone needs some advice or some tips or takes the time to ask. While my opinion/advice may not always be the best, the purpose of a FORUM is for all discussion to be welcome and for the presentation of ideas. We can do with these what we will, and we will all be better for it.

Good Dogwork and Good Hunting

Edited by - seattlesetters on 01/03/2003 00:52:11