Hunting Quail, Chukar & Huns - Rain or Shine? - Season IV Episode IV

[@JoeNotso-o4h]

Enjoyed the hunt it's the only hunting I can do now pretending I'm walking with you while on the treadmill got hart and lung problem , it nice to see good dog work too Thank you again may god bless you and America , I'm 79 yo male the work in auto tecnetion , for almost 50 years and all the exhaust fumes and chemicals caught up to me , I sorry about rambling on

[@NorthwestWingshooters]

Comments like these make putting these videos out to the public worth it. I’m sorry you can’t hunt anymore, but I’m so glad to hear that you enjoy my videos. Keep on truckin’! 🤜💥

[@warrenwillcox3309]

Your dogs are just fine, Rob! They are the ones with the nose! Trust them to do the job at whatever range and wind conditions present. You still had a great day of finding birds!

[@steveparsons6324]

To answer your question, at age 75, I like to keep my GWPs out between 75 and 150 yards. I don’t move as fast as I used too. Thanks for sharing your hunt!

[@NorthwestWingshooters]

Thanks for watching and for the input!

[@Talons_N_Tails]

I’d say your lucky enough to have a mid range dog and a long range dog… what the long range dog might pass by the mid range most likely will point.. you’ve got the best of both worlds to me … excellent video!

[@robertf4540]

Great video! The doggies did well today!

[@NorthwestWingshooters]

Thank you!

[@murrdawgsmurray1256]

awesome dog work, beautiful scenery too!

[@sg6295jackson]

My first Brittany ran big right out of the truck. My current Brittany is like your girl. He's constantly looking back at me. Once he starts finding birds and he's a few weeks into the season it's less of a problem. Be patient and she'll gain confidence.

[@NorthwestWingshooters]

I think you’re right she needs to start making finds to build her confidence.

[@jimnelson5048]

For huns and Chuks I'm good with the dogs ranging out 250 - 300, much beyond that and I find it takes too long to reach em and the birds are gone. Qual and Pheasant 50 to 100 is great for me. Seems my situation is the reverse of yours. My pointer is very difficult to keep closer than 100yds. 😋

[@NorthwestWingshooters]

I too like a big running dog on Huns and Chuks. I’ve come to the realization that I need to spend more time with her solo on them.

[@kevinmartin2096]

Awesome video bro. My dogs work depending on the cover either. They are way to hell out there at 300 yards or they are in tight.

[@Swing_Twice]

I was fortunate and grew up with two big dog breeders in my life and have had to attempt to correct all the various ranges of a dog. My favorite is a dog that ranges 50-200 yards but will go to 500+ yards if they're not finding birds. If they are hunting objectives, using their nose and steady to point (lots of ifs there) then that's the perfect dog for me because you'll maximize your chances of finding birds and seeing good dog work. The dog who hunts objectives and with his nose will be able to successfully hunt any species. My older Britt will not go further than 50 yards if we're hunting forest grouse or a thick drainage for pheasant. If we're hunting sharpies, chuks or any open prairie....he's out 200 yards typically. If you want some suggestions on how to help a dog range, I can offer up a few! It's never a guarantee, but there are some things you can do.

[@NorthwestWingshooters]

Yeah what kind of advice do you have? She’s only my second dog and I didn’t have this issue with the first.

[@samsmith7150]

I've always wanted a dog that you gotta hold back. If they don't hold a point it doesn't matter tho. I hunt with GSP and GWP pheasant quail huns sharptails

[@NorthwestWingshooters]

I think the worst thing you can do to a young big running dog is try to hold them back. This problem with Dizzy is new. I’ve done nothing but encourage her.

[@thomasbrooks8112]

I love your two pups! Dizzy will get there with enough time in the field. She just needs some confidence that what shes doing meets with your approval. On a seperate issue, how many gigabytes are the memory cards are you using in your GoPro? How many minutes of record time can you get on, say a 256gb memory card? Do you record at the cameras highest resolution? I just ordered a GoPro Hero 11 Black, but i dont know if i should get 3 or 4 of the128gb, a couple 256gb or one 512gb memory card?

[@NorthwestWingshooters]

I get 2:12 out of a 128gb card at 4K 60FPS. A 128GB will typically last me all day since I use hindsight.

[@drewclements04]

Like you said, chukar hunting in big country, I'm good with 200-300 yards... I'd rather let Remi find the birds. But I hunt quail and pheasants on some smaller tracts of land where 100 yards is more than enough.

[@jackdraper8603]

Where did you get that box for your collars? And is there onboard power or is it just a protective box?

[@NorthwestWingshooters]

It’s just a protective case that comes with the collars. The Pathfinder two can be charged with USB-A in your car charger though!

[@jimschneider4454]

Can you provide make and models of the specific collars, controller, and watch you are running to keep track of your dogs and get point alerts?

[@NorthwestWingshooters]

I use the Dogtra Pathfinder 2 with mini collars for the Brittanys. I use an iPhone 14 to run the app and an Apple Watch SE.

[@RichardBlazek-q8r]

Time heals all wounds, give Dizzy time and she’ll come around.

[@jacttackle57]

In Oregon predators are always a issue I like to keep them close no more than 60 yards

[@NorthwestWingshooters]

That’s definitely a thought that crosses my mind.

[@christie9933]

Pointers. Had one point a covey of bobwhites 597 yards

[@NorthwestWingshooters]

Pointers are good dogs. How are they around the house?

[@christie9933]

@@NorthwestWingshooters high strung. Not great house pets. Absolute hunting machines though

[@Nephi2006]

Are you using go pros or something else? Video looks great!

[@NorthwestWingshooters]

This was shot with a GoPro Hero9 Black with media mod. I’m glad you like the footage. I’ve been tweaking the settings lately and I think it looks better.

[@pwprochazka]

my short hair is almost 2. he loves to range out to about 100-150 yards... but then the jerk just flushes them! arrggg... back for more training.

[@NorthwestWingshooters]

Yeah I feel like that’s easier to fix. At least the dog is out hunting!

[@pwprochazka]

@@NorthwestWingshooters I'm in the Sun Valley area. Grouse are easy because they hold much longer. Chukar are far more skittish and they run or fly (mostly run).

[@Wildlabs]

I run Labradors they are always in gun range unless chasing a wounded bird. I always do better than the pointer owners I hunt with or come across

[@NorthwestWingshooters]

Sounds awesome!

[@Wildlabs]

Sorry didn't mean to sound mean. Waiting till this next season is tough. Seriously try to keep those dogs closer. A lion got a guys dog just north of Reno a couple seasons ago​@@NorthwestWingshooters

[@NorthwestWingshooters]

It’s the chance we take. I love my dogs but I also love them to hunt freely. I’m not going to be out there calling them off of scent because a lion might get them. It’s like saying I’m never going to swim in the ocean because of sharks. We can live two ways. Restricted and scared of what might happen or live it to the fullest with all that brings you and the dogs joy. Also range has little to do with a lion taking a dog. Dogs have been attacked and killed in the presence of handlers just as well.

[@shawnkearney4502]

My advice for Dizzy(not an expert) is time, and also some solo hunts, so she cant lean on Coopers range/boldness. She's already a good bird dog, just needs experience.

[@NorthwestWingshooters]

I think you’re right. It’s just hard to leave him at home.

[@shawnkearney4502]

@NorthwestWingshooters I have two French Brittany's (6yr and 1yr), and I know what you're saying. Leaving your experienced dog at home at home is very hard.