Congratulations to Todd B., who recommends Froid, MT as a perfect place to break in a new pair of Irish Setters! He’ll be receiving a new pair of boots and Irish Setter hunting jacket just for “telling me where to go” on the Awesome Upland Road Trip. Now it’s your turn: tell me where you’d [...]
Archive for September, 2008
Todd B. wins first batch of free hunting gear; now it’s your turn!
Posted in News, tagged Awesome Upland Road Trip, bird hunting, free hunting gear, Irish Setter, versatile hunting dogs on September 26, 2008 | 11 Comments »
“Staycation” over; gearing up for bird hunting now in earnest
Posted in News, tagged bird hunting, free hunting gear, Irish Setter, South Dakota, Tri-Tronics, upland hunting, versatile hunting dogs; bird hunting on September 22, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Finally, the too-long “staycation” at the local hospital and culinary arts trauma center is over … leaving me weaker, behind the work eight-ball, but cancer-free and more than motivated to get into the field! I just hope Buddy remembers some of the skills we were working on. [Insert stern warning: over fifty? Get a colonoscopy.] Missed [...]
Free gear; tour the Ultimate SUV
Posted in News, tagged chukar hunting; quail hunting, free hunting gear; Tri-Tronics; upland bird hunting; ve, Irish Setter boots; Awesome Upland Road Trip; free hunt, RV; camper, versatile hunting dog on September 7, 2008 | 6 Comments »
Okay, so here’s the deal: You’ve got the time, and permission from your spouse, for a serious upland hunting trip. Maybe more than one, because often they become TV shows and are tax-deductible. Maybe bird hunting is your lifestyle (there are worse, I keep telling my wife), and your rig should support it. So, what [...]
Free gear, the berry truth, good stuff here
Posted in News, tagged Awesome Upland Road Trip, bird hunting, Blaze Buddy Bandana, free hunting gear, hunting dogs, hunting gear checklist, Irish Setter, Tri-Tronics, upland hunting on September 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Thanks Capt. Caddis for enlightenment on the “mystery berry,” which, apparently is a type of currant or gooseberry. See my Sept. 1 entry for photo … and if you disagree, I’d love your input/guess/authoritative opinion. New destinations are being lined up for part three of the Awesome Upland Road Trip: Texas and Arizona are now on [...]
Awesome Upland Road Trip shakedown cruise a successful hunt, in the broadest sense (which could be construed as a copout)
Posted in News, tagged Awesome Upland Road Trip, bird hunting, free outdoor gear, gear giveaway, German wirehaired pointer, grouse hunting, gun dogs, Irish Setter, Tri-Tronics, versatile hunting dog on September 1, 2008 | 1 Comment »
It’s the smells that hit you first. For a desert rat, the rank, thick, clinging organic odors of an early season ruffed grouse hunt in the forest assault the nostrils. It takes a little getting used to. Same for Buddy, I’ll bet. His nose is slightly longer than mine, so maybe even more so. Okay, [...]


