RE: Lost downed birds
 

I was hunting in CRP that was equal to head level. Emily was in front of me on point, I could see the tip of her tail. 6 rooster got up from that point, I hit a bird, not well, so I hit it with the second shot and down it went. First thing that came to mind, I am never going to find this bird. Emily took off at the shot, I know she couldn't mark that bird, but she fetched it up anyway. Scent is the weirdest thing, you never know what your dog will or will not smell. So put your dog in the best possible situation, and be your dogs back up.
Gselkhunter

RE: Lost downed birds
 

Thanks for all the input. I went out this afternoon with my new black lab Dakota (4 reasons to teach; June, July, August & Christmas break) and tried to use the techniques I have been given over the form. They worked I did not lose a bird.

The high today was 62 instead of 18 as it was last Thursday. If you don't like the weather in Kansas just wait it will change.

Hope to see you in the field.

RE: Lost downed birds
 

To Add to my last Post. I have found that when doing dog training in summer the warmer weather seems to make it more difficult for the dog to scent the birds. I think it is due to the dog getting hot and breathing through it's mouth to pant.