labs dont range far. about 30 yds max and around 20 yds normal.yes, they FLUSH ,thats natural for them.labs look for you, I LIKE THAT.great bird dogs DONT look for you, they range out far and they HUNT.i like a dog THAT LOOKS FOR ME.then makes sure he is in front of me hunting.
LABS DO THIS ..........
with flushing dog on grouse YOU HAVE TO BE READY.gun up in air ready all time.
tobys tail starts going in circle.if it does,boy am i ready.
pheasants today hunted will RUN.this is where a lab shines.
wild grouse run too.sooooooooo,if lab flushes grouse at 20 yds you have shot.
BUT YOU HAVE TO BE READY.that is exciting too.
HEAT IS HARD ON LAB,FOR SURE.........
do a SEARCH of DOC ERICKSON ,IS A POINTING LAB GOOD FOR GROUSE.he has article on net.
take care sproul
Last edited by sproulman; 08-20-2010 at 06:55 PM.