As a new year rolls around the most popular resolution to make is for people to lose weight. Who couldn't stand to lose a few pounds? I know I can! A lot of people resort to the old "36/24/36" (as outdated as it may seem) measure for the ideal figure of a woman. As it turns out; this general hour glass shape is about right for our dogs as well! When viewing your dog from … [Read more...] about Ideal Body Weight for Sporting Dogs
Some like it hot! (just not our dogs)
We've all experienced those lovely summer days here in the Midwest when it's so hot outside that you could fry an egg on the pavement. Those days can take the outdoor exuberance out of even the hardiest human adventurers. A matter of minutes outside and we're dripping sweat looking for the nearest body of water to cool off in. Let's take a moment to compare humans and our … [Read more...] about Some like it hot! (just not our dogs)
Green River State Wildlife Area
This was meant to be a follow up to a post about our trip to Green River State Wildlife Area this winter. However, that post never came to be. Regardless... I'd like to share another Google map we've generated from the IL DNR provided maps for your convenience! View Green River State Wildlife Area in a larger map … [Read more...] about Green River State Wildlife Area
How do you stay warm on a cold winter day?
As I prepare myself for a fun December hunt at the Green River State Wildlife Area it occurred to me that the weather is going to be relatively chilly. Now, the forecasted 19 degrees and sunny really isn't downright nasty. Especially not for our friends to the North and West. It did cause me to think about what I would bring on this adventure in an attempt to stay warm. … [Read more...] about How do you stay warm on a cold winter day?
Upland Hunting Checklist – Local
As many of you have personally experienced; when you first started hunting you packed pretty light. Gun? Check. Shells? Check. Blaze orange!? Check! Let's go hunting! I don't know about you, but many of my earlier hunting adventures were mostly practices in suffering due to unpreparedness and trying not to lose a limb to the cold or dealing with a briar induced cut. … [Read more...] about Upland Hunting Checklist – Local