Most of September and some of October were too hot to hunt if you were running dogs. Though it can be hard on the pups, global warming has made for some very comfortable hunting when we did get to go. I am not a cold weather fan, so I encourage the cows to keep farting away! Maybe we will be hunting quail in North Dakota someday. Here are some pictures from the three states we visited so far. I hope you enjoy them!
Henry is in terrific shape this year. He will be 4 in December and is about at the top of his game.
Incredible cover on public land.
More outstanding habitat. We took a rooster out of this.
Pudelpointer Harley.
A road less traveled.
Worn out bird dog.
Beautiful colors of roosters and Hungarian partridges.
My good friend Ted on a Texas dove hunt with his father’s Browning A-5.
The Browning A-5 was introduced in 1902 and was produced for 96 years. It is a terrific gun, on par with any modern design. This is an iconic American shotgun, super fun to shoot, easy to clean (recoil operated) and it is made of steel and walnut. Love it!.
Huns leaving the area.
Nothing much prettier than a stylish Setter on point!
Sweet Henry in his element.
This is one bird I wish I had missed! Poor guy kissed my windshield at 75mph.
Birdhunter 
Great to see you back in action!
Always love seeing your pictures and the accompanying stories.
You guys always hunt with some great old gun, too. Was that a Parker sxs that was pictured with your dog? Sweet.
Anyway, looking forward to your next installment.
Hi Dean, thanks for the complement! That gun is a Piotti.
Thanks for visiting.
Nice – thanks for sharing your adventure. Congrats on retirement!
Thank you, Jesse!