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Hunting
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Ruffed Grouse
Living near Park Falls, Wisconsin,
our main pursuit is ruffed grouse. Grouse is often said to be one of the
toughest birds for a pointing dog to handle. The dog must point at
first scent, if the dog tries to get too
close the bird will flush. We have found it takes a dog with a good
nose and strong pointing instincts to be successful on grouse.
We require our dogs to point, and remain steady until sent for the
retrieve or sent on to hunt. Calmer dogs are much easier to train to be
steady.
Since most of our hunting is in dense cover, we prefer a close working
dog. Seldom do the dogs see exactly where the bird falls. Dogs with strong
retrieving instincts do not give up in finding a downed bird.
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Adonis vom Kennedy |
Woodcock
There can be steady action when the woodcock flights come into
Northern Wisconsin. They are often found in the same cover as grouse.
Woodcock tend to be easy for a pointing dog to handle, holding tight,
allowing the dog to get close for the point.
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Burgl vom Hazelhurst |
Waterfowl
We are opportunistic waterfowl hunters. Most of our hunting consists of
sitting on a river bank for a couple of hours in the afternoon after a bird
hunt. For this type of hunting, we like a calm dog that can sit for hours
without being a nuisance. A calm dog is also useful when trying to "sneak"
up on a flock of mallards. A strong retriever is required, both for getting
a duck or goose out of the river before it is swept away, and in keeping
after a cripple that swam to the far bank of the river. |
Cedar vom
Wendigjäger |
Snowshoe Hare
Snowshoe hunting is a nice way to stretch the hunting season into the
winter months. We have been successful in making drives with our drahthaars.
One person takes a stand, while the dog and handler pushes the hares in the
direction of the stander. Here is a test for natural retrieving instincts,
the dog should not have any qualms retrieving fur.
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Burgl vom Hazelhurst |
Bloodtrailing
We use our dogs in assisting bowhunters find wounded deer. A calm dog,
with a good nose makes the best bloodtrailers. They stay on the trail
better, having better concentration on the task at hand. A slow, deliberate
tracker can easily be followed through the woods. |
Adonis vom Kennedy
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