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1st outing with the dog

798 views 5 replies 3 participants last post by  sleddermxz 
#1 ·
Made it out this afternoon with my 10 month old lab. After he tried to retrieve the decoys he settled in. I saw more ducks today than I have ever seen waterfowling(nothing ever came in range to shoot). Ranged from mallards to blacks, woodys. Watched a bunch of mallards off in the distance get divebombed by a hawk. Had to cut it short due to working tonight. Great to be out after a long off season. Can't wait for the weekend.
 
#4 ·
Lots of work. He was 5 months old when I got him. Have to work with him every day. I am happy that he settled down in the blind. I was a little worried that he would get antsy. Wish some ducks would of come in closer to get a shot. Would have liked to get the first actual retrieve under my belt.
 
#5 ·
Good job working with him, I hope it pays off well. I miss a ton of ducks while I'm retrieving because I am not in a position to shoot. They are still flying because I just shot. If I wait to shoot some more I may loose the ones I shot.

I don't know if a dog would help or not. Would you shoot at ducks in the air if your dog was retrieving or do you have to wait until he comes back in?
 
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