Why do we hunt? Have you ever pondered this question? As the deep chill of old man winter's grip takes hold and we cozy up to a hot cup of cocoa we have some time to think about past hunts and the hunts that are coming up. It is these times of reflection and thought that help stitch together what each of us as hunters feel are our individual reasons to hunt. The intriguing … [Read more...] about Why do we hunt? – Part One
2011 Illinois Pheasant Forecast
Pheasants Forever recently released their much anticipated 2011 pheasant population forecasts for each state. Along side this report the Illinois DNR has also released their 2011 status reports for both pheasant and quail. The Pheasants Forever report can be read here. The IDNR report here. So what can we look forward to here in Illinois this fall and winter? According to … [Read more...] about 2011 Illinois Pheasant Forecast
Breaking – Bird Dog Life has 100,000 hits!
I'd just like to take a moment to thank everyone who is helping to make this site so popular... Over the last few months traffic has steadily increased as word has spread about our little slice of the internet. Earlier this month Bird Dog Life had it's 100,000th hit of the year! If traffic continues to increase at this pace we will easily break 250,000 by the end of the … [Read more...] about Breaking – Bird Dog Life has 100,000 hits!
Summer school is in!
It's starting to get pretty warm out there. You've had plenty of time to let the fond memories of the past season sink in. Take a moment and think back one more time of those crisp mornings and great bird work pup put in. Ok, so maybe it wasn't ALL great. You know what I'm talking about; a creep and a busted bird here, a repeated command or two there. Most of us tend to … [Read more...] about Summer school is in!
Hunt Test Season is in Full Swing!
That's right... Hunting season has been over for months. The snow has melted and everyone is itching to get outside. What better way to enjoy some nice spring weather than to take your dogs hunt testing? A couple weeks ago we took both Bo and Raven to the German Shorthaired Pointer Club of Illinois AKC hunt tests at the Des Plaines state fish and wildlife area. Both dogs … [Read more...] about Hunt Test Season is in Full Swing!