A theory that we developed many years ago for any upland hunting that involves walking is “if you are comfortable standing at the truck, you will be hot in the field.” I'm a fan of layers and my hunting vest is set up to carry the top layers as it warms up. We also tend to make 1 to 1 1/2 hour rounds so we adjust as it warms up. It’s amazing that I can start days bundled up tight and end them hunting in a T-shirt. Starting with temperatures in the 20s and ending in the high 60s is the norm, especially in Texas. I have tested this … [Read more...] about If You’re Comfortable at the Truck You’ll be Hot in the Field
City Dog Boots and the Off Road Summer Options
While I tend to think of our boots as foot protection for hunting dogs, there are plenty of reasons to use boots in both the off-season and for city dogs that don’t hunt. There are plenty of dangers that exist for dogs that get their exercise on the streets. There is no reason you should have to worry about your dog getting injured while you are taking them on a walk. During the heat of the year, the most dangerous thing for dogs walking on paved streets is the temperature of the concrete and asphalt. In direct sunlight, asphalt can quickly … [Read more...] about City Dog Boots and the Off Road Summer Options
Bird Dogs Have a Dangerous Profession
We sell a bunch of first aid kits. When I say a bunch, I’m not playing with you. It’s a bunch. There’s a reason for it. Being a hunting dog is a dangerous profession. Just a short list of issues that can happen (and many that have happened to me) include heat stroke, hypothermia, torn pads, cuts of all kinds including ears, tongues, and bloody tails. Thorns and cactus issues in feet, eyes and legs - most are easy fixes but a few will have you rushing to the vet. Skin tears might be the most common issue for me - I’d love to know a … [Read more...] about Bird Dogs Have a Dangerous Profession
Why We Don’t Sell Duck Wings and Why It Doesn’t Matter
We don’t sell real duck wings on our website even though we could sell a bunch. I’m not sure the exact reason behind it but I know it has to do with duck being a federally controlled resource but they are migratory. I’m not sure if it’s illegal or just difficult but either way, we don’t sell them and it really doesn’t matter. Now I don’t say that because the use of feathers isn’t important in training your waterfowl Retreiver. It’s very important. Getting them comfortable with having feathers in their mouths is a big deal, they just don’t … [Read more...] about Why We Don’t Sell Duck Wings and Why It Doesn’t Matter
I Bring Back a Little Bit of Texas Every Trip
There’s something about the dirt in west Texas especially during a drought. It gets every where. You can’t escape it. No matter how many times I wash my hands, it’s still there. Sometimes it takes a couple of weeks for it to wear off. It’s a special dirt. I love to drive my lease roads with the window down on a warm day but my truck pays the price. There’s dirt on top of the dirt. The guy that details my truck loves it. When you catch the sun right you can see it floating in the air. I’m amazed that my dogs can smell anything. … [Read more...] about I Bring Back a Little Bit of Texas Every Trip
A Little Over 2000 Steps in A Mile
I think I’ve bird hunted all the possible ways that you can bird hunt. By that I mean the methods of travel. I grew up a foot hunter. We walked behind our bird dogs. I’ve hunted off of horseback. It’s a great way to see your dogs and for your dogs to see you. You can cover a lot of ground especially in the vast prairies of Montana and both Dakotas. I’ve hunted out of dune buggies, UTVs, Kawasaki “mules,” and side by sides that have dog boxes built in. It’s a great way to cover a lot of ground and carry a bunch of dogs and water … [Read more...] about A Little Over 2000 Steps in A Mile