We do a lot of research and testing here at Bird Dog Life. Some things work out well. Others, not so much. Over the last couple of years we have put a lot of time and effort into finding what we feel are the best techniques for feeding and hydrating our hunting dogs to enable them to perform at the highest levels possible. - Make no mistake that the single most important … [Read more...] about Canine Performance Nutrition Techniques
Pheasant Stroganoff
Ingredients: (serves 2-3 people) 2 - 3 pheasant breasts (cubed) 1/2 medium white onion (diced) 8 oz mushrooms (small bin, sliced) 1-2 cloves garlic (minced) 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup sour cream 1/3 cup pheasant stock (or chicken stock) 1/2 lb egg noodles 1/2 teaspoon tarragon 1/2 teaspoon basil 1/2 teaspoon parsley To prepare: Begin heating water to boil the … [Read more...] about Pheasant Stroganoff
Finding public land available to hunters
Today's quick tip comes courtesy of Andrew Vavra at Pheasants Forever. He made this YouTube video shortly after completing their first Rooster Road Trip in 2010. He describes the tools they used to find the public land they hunted during the trip as well as the general areas they worked in. Definitely worth your time if you're starting to plan an out of state trip to find … [Read more...] about Finding public land available to hunters
Seven Deadly Signs
When we get sick or don't feel well we have a wide range of options that we can utilize in order to get relief from what ails us. In the worst case, we simply go see a doctor or urgent care for help. Our four-legged friends aren't so lucky. You see they rely totally on us. Our ability to visually assess and diagnose potential issues with our pets is vital to how a potential … [Read more...] about Seven Deadly Signs
Woodlawn Farms – February 19th
Here is my 2nd take at video editing. This is from Woodlawn Farms Hunt Club in Creston, IL. We were in Field 9. The weather was nice and the dogs were running well. This clip was captured with the Playsport ZX3. The original .mov file can be found here … [Read more...] about Woodlawn Farms – February 19th