Ginger's first retrieve

[Huntindave McCann]

Took the day off from work and headed to the river. Got to my spot early and it was a good thing as later on another party showed up. Soon as they saw me they turned back and disappeared around the next bend.

About a half hour past legal shooting time a group of Mallards started to work my spread. They swung high a wide the first time but soon came in for a closer look. One last time around and they started to split up and cup their wings. Half the group was just above the decoys as the other half started to swing around. Not wanting to wait I took a bead on one just off my right. She came down dead but dropped into some really thick and tall cover. I pass on taking any more shots as I did not want to lose my mark.

Calling Ginger out from under the dodger, I stepped out onto the shoreline. Three steps into the heavy brush and I could see the dead hen another six steps further. Once again I called Gingers name and sent her towards the duck. Soon as she got a whiff of it ,she was there and picked it right up, bringing it to hand.

Took a picture a while later in the morning.

Had a few hand carved decoys set out this morning.

A calling hen carved by Chuck Jagger

and a drake carved by Brandon Yuchasz

 

[D. Moreau]

beautiful pics! beautiful dog! nothin more you need!

 

[Derek and Xena]

That is one good lookin' dog! I couldn't imagine hunting without a dog anymore. Good times! The dekes are pretty cool too!

 

[tgentry]

good job Dave. Trip

 

[Bob B]

Good job Ginger.

She looks very good Dave.

Enjoy the early season weather.

 

[Todd Duncan Tennyson]

How about that! You two will have many many great hunts in the years to come.

 

[Al Hansen]

What a beautiful area you have to hunt in. You have to be so proud of Ginger and of the work you put into getting her to this level. Way to go, Dave. Love the shot of her.
Al

 

[wis boz]

Way to go Dave! Great pic of Ginger, the duck and gun in your boat.
wis boz

 

[Huntindave McCann]

Went back to the same spot this morning. Somebody must have told the ducks we were coming as they never showed up. I did see one flock of Mallards off in the distance, way off in the distance. Guess that is why it is called hunting. :>)

 

[Carl]

Coco says congratulations Ginger and for you to give that girl an extra doggie bone!

 

[Tom Scholberg]

Atta boy Dave! Nice pics and looks like Ginger is figuring it out just fine.

 

[Eric Patterson]

Took the day off from work and headed to the river.

A great way to start any hunting story. Ginger sure is a good looking pup and it sounds like she's earned her way to being your new hunting partner.

 

[Brandon Yuchasz]

Dave,
Looks like you had a good time. Give her and an extra pat on the head for me and tell her "good girl".

 

[Dick Sargeant]

well done Dave......it's super when a young dog connects the dots in a hunting situation with all of the additional distractions. Looks like you have a great partner there !
sarge

 

[Eddie Kershaw]

Dave
Glad you had a good hunt and Ginger got her first retrieve, its always nice to see your pup do its first retrieve and there,s no better fealing, than all your training is coming together, now the problem is now mate you carnt aford to miss them now because Ginger is going to give you that look of disgust and think to herself carn,t the old fart do better than that. HeHeHe. Give Ginger a pat on the head for me, Good Girl.
Take care and God Bless
Eddie and Amber
Its all about Building that Bond.

 

[Dave Shady Larsen]

Dave she looks ANGRY in that first one! Awesome looking pup!

 

[Steve Horswell]

Dave:
It's good to see Ginger is getting some work in. She looks like she's enjoying herself. I'm guessing you were having a good time too.