The bird counts were way up over last year but so was the temperature. We had terrific weather with blue skies and temps pushing into the low 80’s. The unseasonably warm weather was great for the hunters, but pretty hard on the dogs. We had to keep a close watch on them to be sure they did not overheat.
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On hot days keep the dogs in plenty of water!
Overheated Tex cools off in the shade of a hay bale.
Sunflowers
Our guide “Heater” with his dogs. It is clear who is the alpha!
This food plot was full of pheasants, but tough going for pointers who disappears in the thick cover.
Our favorite sign!
Obligatory picture with Tex.
Beer time at the end of the hunt. A great bunch of guys.
Birdhunter 
Fantastic photos!
Thanks Justin!