We recently made our first trip of 2010 to Des Plaines State Fish and Wildlife Area for a controlled pheasant hunt. The weather ended up being warm (temps in the low-mid 70's and sunny skies) but the dogs worked their butts off even in trying scenting conditions and birds that refused to sit still. Al limited early and Nate took his first birds on his first excursion on … [Read more...] about What a day!