always wanted to get a couple pictures of Madison on point. In the snow was my best shot, and i didnt care whether or not i got any birds. Some pictures turned out ok. I can't wait to try it again with a 35mm and fast shutter.

The regs say pheasant is open though Jan. 21????

indeed it is... and chukars down in oregon until the 31st of Jan i believe.

Pointing lab....Thats cool.

I just picked up this little guy before Christmas, his parents both point. I have hunted over both of them, and they are fantastic dogs.



He has taken the house over!

thats awesome. Congrats on the pup. I can't wait to see some pictures of him in the field next year.


p.s. My girlfriend loves him.

Really enjoyed all your bird photos this last fall D3. Not surprised at all to see you over on The 'Fuge....same avatar and everything.

Couple of questions for you and any other pointing Labs owners out there. I am interested in the pointing Labs as I have gotten back into duck hunting a little bit, but would still hunt upland 90% of the time afield. Trying to get my Springer to sit still and be quiet in a duck blind was the main reason I quit duck hunting 8 years ago (other reason: their meat is crap and I hate cooking them). She gets cold easy too.

Hard to argue with the potential of a pointing lab. Not only would they be better for the sometimes waterfowler, but if a dog is savvy enough to get ahead of a covey of running Huns or pheasants and pin them down until I get there I would be all over 'em. I'm getting tired of chasing my Springer over hell and gone.....sometimes they just won't hold and it's push, push, push all day.

Do you keep them in shotgun range just in case they do flush something, or do you let them run 100 yards ahead, knowing they will hold the birds until you arrive?

What about the training? Is it easier than or the same as training a Shorthair, Brit, etc? I've never trained a pointer, but they appear to take more time, money, and effort to train than your typical flusher. You know, fishing rod and bird wing, the WHOA thing, lotsa live birds, retrieving, etc.

Finally, where did you get your pointing Labs, if you don't mind me asking? I know there is a guy in Ellensburg that raises them.

Ike

Thanks Ike. I dont post many reports over there anymore but still lurk and post on occasion.

My lab points, but she isnt a "pointing lab" if that makes sense for you. She wont hold for me so i am not sure i can give you much feedback on pointing labs. I have not ever hunted over a pointing lab.
I keep my dog in range always. I am young enough to keep up and i know where i want her to be anyways.
the guy in E-burg is called Tiger Mountain Pointing Labs... only heard good things about him but nothing first hand.

I have hunted over my pup's parents several times, yes they will point, but they will only hold for a short period of time. If the bird moves, they are both all over it.

Getting a pointer to reposition to hold a bird takes some training and lots of time. I dont think a pointing lab is what you are looking for.

Just do like I did and get one of each (by chance and not by design).





These pics were from last season I have a few good pics and stories from this season but havent gotten around to posting them yet.

Nice pics of Madi! Looks like the new job isn't hurting your hunting too bad
Neal

Neal - you have got to get your lic. next year so we can chase some birds.