>“Good covey dogs are, as Lincoln said of Civil War generals, ‘as plenty as blackberries.’ Hardy, spirited rangers that will put up whatever there is to put up, and give you your money’s worth day in and day out. That is in good bird country. But if you are ever fortunate enough to get your…
>Glorious Kansas
>Glorious Kansas…the girls and I had an incredible day in North Central Kansas! The weather was perfect for bird chasing! I survived the 645 miles of hard road…but, it was worth every minute! We moved 8 nice coveys of quail and had plenty of opportunity to bag a few long-tails. 7 coveys were pointed by…
>Death of a Quailsman
>Addiction is a bad analogy…but that’s what I’m afflicted with when it comes to gentleman bob! I’m off work tomorrow and can’t get the adrenaline rush from a covey rise out of my veins…so, I’m headed to north central Kansas tonight to chase quail tomorrow just for the day. That’s a 10 hour round trip…
>KANSAS
>Wonderful Kansas! Dogs were smiling and having fun! I really like this photo. Not because of the bird, but because of the memory of this hidden corner from the masses! As I was climbing a Jerry-rigged fence, I noticed my setter on point…of course I just about got impaled on the top strand when I…
>All Good Things Must Come To an End…and other Fables
>My last day of blue grouse hunting was last week. A gorgeous autumn day that makes me thankful to be alive and apart of the Colorado Uplands. The dogs and I moved two grouse at 10,000 plus feet, but I was a ways behind and just watched them sail gracefully to the distant canyon floor!…
New Additions
Just thought I’d report the arrival of 10 new Pointer pups born yesterday morning. Big thanks to Dr Shawn for all his help and support over the last couple of months, it was much appreciated! I’ll get some more pictures up but here’s a good one we got yesterday of Daisy and two of the…
"UPLAND ROOSTER" TO BE PUBLISHED IN PDJ
For those who have followed the blog, you may recall that I am an aspiring author. For almost a year, I have been trying to get published my first book entitled, Heaven on Earth: Stories of Fly-fishing, Fun and Faith. I have learned that rejection is a big part of the writing process, but I…
EVERY SINGLE DAY OUTDOORS IS SPECIAL
This October, my wife Kristin’s grandpa, James Milton Nelson, turned 100 years old. Man, that is a long time to live here on God’s green earth! Since I married Kris, I have developed a great love and respect for this hardworking, good-hearted man. Even at his age, he is still bright-eyed and alert with a…
>Idaho Mixed Bag and Bird Dog Blessings
>We just returned home from Southern Idaho…it was a wonderful trip! If enjoyment was measured by the weight of the game bag at the end of the day, this trip would have been only fair! This trip was much better than fair…infact, it was awesome! We had a great time visiting with family and life…
>Bloggerland Happenings and Aural Hematomas
>I am headed to Southern Idaho in less than 48 hours to visit family and chase birds with my bird dogs! This is a trip I have been anticipating for 12 months! The girls (four-legged and two) and I are getting up at 0’dark-30 to make the 11 hour drive with one detour to Ogden,…
>Dr. Grouse Dogs Gets Educated or The October Blues
>Yesterday was my final day out in Colorado blue grouse country. It was a beautiful fall day and the weather was perfect for a listening walk with the bird dogs. I started out at 10,500 ft in the dark timber and took a large male grouse over a breath taking point by my tailless Elhew…
THREE DOWN, TWO TO GO
The Royal MacNab: Sharptail Heaven I just wanted to give you all a quick update on my most recent bird hunting adventure. Last week, I had the opportunity to chase some sharptails on the opener and harvested one on my first shot. Not five minutes later, my Brittany, Sunny, had one of her best points…
Upland Ways 