PRH wrote: ↑Sun Dec 08, 2019 7:38 pm
I was out shooting yesterday and pushed the limits after lunch- both dogs and my 12 year old son in the peg (he’d been beating all morning). So lots of moving parts but it was worth it. It was the most enjoyable day I’ve ever had out shooting- the dogs worked well, the birds flew well and dropped obligingly. I stood behind my son and with his little 20g sbs he shot really well. He must get it from his mother!
A day that will live long in the memory.
Sounds like a memorable day indeed
Muddling along in the hope that one day it starts to make sense.
PRH wrote: ↑Sun Dec 08, 2019 7:38 pm
I was out shooting yesterday and pushed the limits after lunch- both dogs and my 12 year old son in the peg (he’d been beating all morning). So lots of moving parts but it was worth it. It was the most enjoyable day I’ve ever had out shooting- the dogs worked well, the birds flew well and dropped obligingly. I stood behind my son and with his little 20g sbs he shot really well. He must get it from his mother!
A day that will live long in the memory.
Very nice read. My best days afield have all been with my sons and dogs. Sadly not enough of them recently as they are both busy with their young families. Thankfully the dogs are right here and always have time to go!
I'm suspicious of people who don't like dogs, but I trust a dog when it doesn't like a person. - Bill Murray
Great times! I’ve a 13 year old grandson who caught his first brown trout a few years ago and shot his first bolting rabbit with a .410 the year before last. Something you never forget, nor the look of pure delight on his face.
Exactly. The guns, beaters and pickers up were genuinely delighted to see a youngster having a go, holding his own and being safe. We aren’t shooting again until mid Jan, but hopefully will be able to do a bit of picking up over the holiday.
On the first drive yesterday a runner came from back through the line and up towards the flushing point mid drive. A pickers up dog set after it but was called back. I decided not to send my dog during the drive and the bird was later picked (after flying back into the wood behind me). So, should I have had more faith / confidence in the dog mid drive (I’m also shooting)?
Out tomorrow with dogs and son. They are short of pickers up so rather than beat Oli (12) is picking up with the old dog. He might join me on the peg after lunch. Here is the list he put together in preparation. I’m glad he remembered dog!
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PRH wrote: ↑Fri Jan 17, 2020 8:14 pm
Out tomorrow with dogs and son. They are short of pickers up so rather than beat Oli (12) is picking up with the old dog. He might join me on the peg after lunch. Here is the list he put together in preparation. I’m glad he remembered dog!
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Thats great, hope you both enjoy the day
Muddling along in the hope that one day it starts to make sense.
You are a lucky man PRH obviously your son has caught the shooting bug. It’s my experience not all exposed to it early do. My father was a keen shooting/fishing guy. I caught the bug but my brother who was equally exposed did not. I now have two grown sons. One is quite keen the other much less so. He will go shooting or fishing for the social aspect but would never initiate a day in the field on his own. It sounds like your boy will someday be making a list of what he needs to take when carting you out for a day afield when you can’t do it on your own. You are obviously doing something right, congratulations!
I'm suspicious of people who don't like dogs, but I trust a dog when it doesn't like a person. - Bill Murray
Setting off for the day on Saturday! We had a great day, plenty of shooting, glorious sunshine, river Teme in full flow, and a quietness at the start of each drive that only a still crisp day brings. Oli worked the old dog picking up in the morning and had plenty to do, he just happened to be in the hot spots. He shot the last drive of the day too.
It’s a shame the season is coming to an end. I recognised on Saturday that I definitely need to think about finding dog no.3.....
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CockerCanuck wrote: ↑Fri Jan 17, 2020 10:11 pm
You are a lucky man PRH obviously your son has caught the shooting bug. It’s my experience not all exposed to it early do. My father was a keen shooting/fishing guy. I caught the bug but my brother who was equally exposed did not. I now have two grown sons. One is quite keen the other much less so. He will go shooting or fishing for the social aspect but would never initiate a day in the field on his own. It sounds like your boy will someday be making a list of what he needs to take when carting you out for a day afield when you can’t do it on your own. You are obviously doing something right, congratulations!
It is odd isn't it. My Dad had no interest in fieldsports, I have two brothers, one of whom has no interest other than when you give him some game to eat, the other loves driven shooting, has no interest at all in gundogs or fishing and who sees my ideal days rough shooting as a vision of hell to be avoided at all costs. I love rough shooting with my dogs, find driven a bit boring and spend too much time fishing!!
I love rough shooting with my dogs, find driven a bit boring and spend too much time fishing!!