Craig,thanks for posting.I was at the show,but was short on time and breezed through.Your detailed pics are great.Best of luck out on the meadows this year.
Most of the wildlife Management areas in NJ, prohibit leaving a permanent blind up in the meadows. I guess this solves the problem.For me,duck blinds are like tree stands,I will not hunt it unless I know it has been abandoned.
So sorry to read of your loss,it's never easy for any of us.A working dog that is also a family member forms a bond like nothing else....early mornings,bitter cold,mud,memorable retrieves and always a tail wag,no matter how bad our day was.RIP Belle
Since the lab will be the new one in the bunch,she/he will grow up with the other dogs and be fine.Just watch the bad habits,puppies learn from others.
Al,so sorry to hear of your loss,you brought tears to my eyes while I was reading the times you two shared.As we all know,it is never easy.Thanks for sharing.God Bless