Recent content by mhuf

SMowner, my girl does well. usually spending our hunting time on Ruffed Grouse, Woodcock and pen raised Pheasants, Quail and Chukkars. She's a NAVHDA dog too NA 1 and UT 3, both on first attempts.

Couldn't agree more on the SM Breed. I have a 5 year old female I'll be bringing to Perkins County in Nov. Our first time out there and probably once in a lifetime.

From my experience, training frequently with three griffs (1m 2f ),it's like comparing a Ferrari to a 4 x4 pickup. The SM is fast, very agile, the consummate athlete. The larger Griff is nose to the wheel, very deliberate and methodical. The SM inherently tracks well with scent on the ground...

Now- fwiw I am pretty educated on the nuances between a "Griff" and a SM:)

I have also seen woodcock eggs. Last Saturday in the snow. Had to run my dog, all week, and again today in an entirely different area.

I don't have much experience with English Setters to offer an educated comparison; but my Small Munsterlander is a great Woodcock and Grouse Dog. Although, sometimes ranging a bit too far, but that's my fault for not reining her in often enough.These are very intelligent, high energy dogs with...

I recently acquired a Beretta BL-3 in 20 ga. that is as new. Fixed chokes (f & m) but a very sweet gun. Can't decide whether to use it or put it in the safe?

yes bauerline White Lightening in 16 ga. 26" and I really enjoy it. You've got good eyes! Thanks FLDBRED for your comment.

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Great Forum..thanks for the welcome. Here's a photo from last fall. First Grouse of the season

We've (myself and my Small Munsterlander)been seeing quite a few, and hearing many more, for the last two weeks. Prime mating season and lots of males "peenting" and circling in flight at dusk. My biggest dilemma is keeping my dog away from the nesting females.