Quick update.

Where to start?  Sorry I have neglected this blog for several weeks.  There has been a lot of things happen which have kept me very busy both personal issues and with my other hobby websites.  The Utah Division of Wildlife forum met it’s demise.  I helped out as a volunteer moderator for a couple of [...]

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My Dove Opener.

I got up early on Saturday to make the 2.5 hour drive to my favorite spot. Camryn, my 6 year old had decided that she wanted to come along. After hitting the Wal Mart in Payson for some supplies we were running a little late. It was getting light and I could hear shots from [...]

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Dove Hunting.

Looks like it should be a good year for Doves. I have been seeing them everywhere. Hopefully we’ll get a few. Just a couple more weeks. 8) Here’s a picture of Cooper doing his best Gene Simmons impression after retrieving a dove on a previous hunt.

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Sage Grouse Research

Today I had the great opportunity came up to help with Sage Grouse Counts. What a great time all in the name of research. These counts are done in areas not currently opened to Sage Grouse Hunting within the state of Utah. Efforts are being made to increase the populations. We were under the direction [...]

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Key Dates for Utah Upland Bird Hunting

Here’s a link to the Utah Upland Game Proclamation. Utah 2007-08 Upland Game Proclamation  Key Opening Dates: Doves   Sept. 1 Forest Grouse   Sept 8 Sage Grouse   Sept 15 Chukar/Huns   Sept 15 Quail   Nov 3 Pheasant   Nov 3

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Memorable Hunts.

This should get you in the mood for the upcoming season.

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Some Saturday morning training.

I decided to get out and work Cowboy on some birds a little this morning. Dave, one of my buddy’s had been wanting a bird dog forever. He came along to see some training and get an idea for what his future might hold. I also gave another buddy, Darren a call since he lives [...]

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A trip to the pond.

Last night I took Spooner out to a local pond for some water retrieves. I play Mr. Mom at night while my Wife works. So if I get out with the dogs, I usually have the kids in tow. My oldest daughter had a dance class,. It’s a 20 mile drive to the dance studio, [...]

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Quillgordon

Good news. I have received permission to use some incredible photos on this blog. Quillgordon as he is known on Upland Journal and The Utah Division of Wildlife forum takes some of the most amazing photos I have ever seen. He is an avid outdoorsman, upland hunter, and fly fisherman. His bird dog Oak is [...]

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Strange Bird

I have been raising Racing Pigeons. I like to watch them fly. I use them for training my bird dogs and I hope to get involved in some races at some point. Last week I took some out for a flight. This little character ended up coming back with them. I was able to find [...]

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