**ANNOUNCEMENT**

 

 

When you arrive at Freedom Fields in the morning PLEASE RESPECT the 5MPH Speed Limit through her compound. This includes Workers! Thank You!

ANNOUNCEMENT

The judges have announced that there will be an honor included with tomorrow's water triple.

Callbacks to the 7th Series

50 dogs were called back: 1, 2, 6, 12, 17, 18, 20, 27, 28, 31, 34, 36, 37, 38, 39, 41, 42, 45, 46, 49, 52, 53, 55, 56, 57, 58,  62, 65, 70, 71, 76, 77, 78, 81, 82, 83, 86, 87, 88, 93, 95, 96, 98, 99, 101, 105, 108, 111, 112 and 113.

2 dogs dropped: 5 and 110

Dog #101 will start the 7th series.

The 7th series will be a Water Triple, held on Trial Grounds 3. 

Address: 46513 Sanford Road

(NOTE: do not take Round Butte Rd. Turn east into Robertson off of the back road, make a right onto Sandford)

Test Dogs will start running at 6:30am. First running dog will be at 7:00am

Good Night Everyone! See you at the 7th Tomorrow!

 

6th Series Recap

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

6th Series – Land Blind

52 Dogs Started this Series

Test Dogs started out the Series at 12:56 pm, beginning with "Milli" and then "Buddy" giving the competitors a look at this fast moving Land blind to see what challenges they might run into.

The first running dog for this test was #70 FC QUACKADDICT’S HEAVY HITTER, “Blitz,” with handler James Street at 1:15 pm.

The weather at the start of the series was 65 degrees with mostly clear skies and a very light variable wind.

Here is how things turned out for the 6th Series…

Pick-Ups (1): 5

Our last running dog for this series was dog #65 DC AFC FIREWEED’S THE KING OF COOL, “McQueen,” with handler Linda Harger. They completed the test Wednesday afternoon at 3:55 pm.

There were 52 dogs sent from the line in this series, taking a total of about 2 hours and 40 minutes to complete, which averages out to be about 3 minutes per dog. 

Test 6 is officially in the books ... 

6th Series Complete

 Series 6 was completed and in the books at 3:55 pm.

**Callbacks to come shortly**

65. DC AFC FIREWEED’S THE KING OF COOL, “McQueen,” CBRM, Linda Harger

Lined through the cover

Carried this line just past the blind

2 whistles to the bird

62. FC-AFC COOLWATER’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT, “Ripley,” LM, Alex Washburn

3 whistles to try for the cover - clipped the corner

2 more whistles to stay right of the blind and get the bird

58. FC-AFC KID’S SIR DRAKE OF MILE MARKER SIX, “Drake,” LM, Breck Howard

Lined through the cover

2 whistles for a wide right line but caved in left

carried this line to the end

57. AFC BEAVER RUNS COOLHAND LUKE, “Luke,” LM, Bert Windham

1 whistle to get to the cover

4 more before the channel

1 more at the end

56. FC-AFC WAGZU’S SUNSUITE STANDING OVATION MH, “Bravo,” GM, Debbie Tandoc

1 whistle to get to the cover

3 more to the channel (a bit right)

carried this line to the end

55. DOT’S BABY SUGAR RAY, “Ray,” LM, Mark Burke

 Carried initial line to the cover

3 whistles to get to the channel

and 1 more to get to the end

53. FC-AFC WOOD RIVER’S PERFECT PASS, “Lonzo,” LM, Bill Fruehling

Carried initial line to cover

3 whistles before the channel

1 more at the end

52. FC-AFC J & C’s ANOTHER ROUND IN THE CHAMBER, “Bullet,” LM, Joseph Couey

Carried initial line through the cover

1 whistles to the channel

1 more at the end

49. HOT LIPS HOULIHAN QA2, “Houli,” LF, Delana Potter-Meiers

Initial line carried to get to cover

4 before the channel

1 at the end

46. AFC CACHE LA POUDRE J.J. JOHNSTON, “J.J.,” LM, John Goettl

1 whistle to attempt the cover - missed

3 or so more to stay left of the blind

1 more to the bird

45. FC-AFC HOCKLEY CREEK’S SWITCH HITTER, “Mickey” LM, Robby Bickley

 Lined through the cover on a straight line

1 whistle to stay wide right of the blind

carried this line to the bird

42. FC-AFC TAMARACK’S LONG RIDER, “Cole,” LM, David Furin

Lined through the cover

3 whistles to stay online and wide right of the blind

a check down at the bird

41. NAFC-FC BRISTOL’S NORTH SLOPE PTARMIGAN, “Ptar,” LM, Doreen Comrie-Bristol

1 whistle to catch the corner of the cover

3 to hear and stop right of the blind

carried this line to the bird

39. FC-AFC BD NORTH SHORE’S INSTANT RAIN GEAR QA2, “Poncho” LM, Malcolm Haith

Lined through the blind

2 whistles to get wide of the blind, cut in close

2 more to the bird.

38. FC-AFC KIRKWOOD’S ACE OF A HIGHER GRADE, “Deacon,” LM, Mark Medford

Lined through the cover

1 whistle to go wide right of the blind

carried this line to the end

37. FC PLEASANT RIVER KING EIDER, “King,” LM, Anne Marshall

Lined through the cover

2 whistles to keep right of the blind

Turned left at the blind and could not see

very loose after the blind

36. AFC IZZY GITTIN’ BIZZY, “Izzy,” LF, Jim Horneck

2 whistles to get to cover

2 to cross right of the blind

carried this line to the bird

34. FC-AFC LOUISIANA BLACK MAGIC SPELL, “Hex,” LM, Brian Rolling

1 whistle to cover

3 to cross right of the blind

1 at the bird

31. FC-AFC BEAVER RUNS ZIG ZAG ZEKE, “Zeke,” LM, Leigh Windham

1 whistle to get to cover (right edge)

4 more before the channel

carried this line to the end

28. FC-AFC TROUBLESOME FOWL DELIVERY, “Dealer,” LM, Dale Nevitt

 2 whistles to get to cover

3 more before the channel

2 more at the end (very far left)

27. AFC WIGHT’S BEHIND THE EIGHT BALL, “Molly,” LF, Tracy Wight

 Took initial line to cover

3 whistles before the channel

1 more at the end

20. FC-AFC SEASIDE’S CRADLE ROBBER - OMG QA2, “Crook,” LM, Mike Griffin

1 whistle to get to cover

3 more before the channel

1 at the end

18. FC-AFC HIGH PEAK’S GOT CAFFEINE, “Buzz,” LM, Justin Aimone

1 whistle to get to cover (missed it)

5 more before the channel

1 at the end

17. AFC SALTY PAWS WILLIE MAKE IT, “Willie,” LM, Loren Morehouse

1 whistle to get to the cover

5 before the channel

2 more to get to the end

6. FC-AFC SILVER STAR’S WATCH’EM LIKE A HAWK, “Hawk,” LM, Scott Leonescu

 2 whistles to get to cover

5 before the channel

carried this line to the bird

Pickup 5. AFC ELI’S BIG CHIEF, “Chief,” LM, Heather Pfluger

2 whistles to get to the cover (got the left edge)

6 more before the channel

4 whistles at the end (left of the blind)

Dog Picked Up

2. FC-AFC YOURS TRULY INDIGO, “Tru,” LF, Mark Medford

Initial line to the cover

3 whistles before the channel

1 more at the end

1. NAFC-FC HOLLAND CLIFFS BLADE A FINE LINE, “Dozer,” LM, Alvin Hatcher

1 whistle to get to the cover

3 more before the channel

and carried this line to the end

113. AFC HIGH PEAK’S TANGLED UP IN BLUE, “Dylan,” LM, Samantha Thompson

Initial line brought him to the cover

3 whistles before the channel

2 at the end by the holding blind

112. FC-AFC WIGHT’S THE DARK SIDE, “Vader,” LM, Tracy Wight

 Initial line took him through the cover

1 whistle before the channel

1 more at the end

111. AFC BAYOU TECHE PERFECT GAME, “Koufaxx,” LM, Lauren Hays

2 to get to cover (missed right edge)

3 before the channel

carried this to the end

110. FC YIPPY KAI YAY, “Kai,” LF, John Stracka

1 whistle to get into cover (missed it)

Several whistles before the channel

carried this line to the end

108. FC-AFC TALL OAKS RAGS TO RUFUS, “Rufus,” LM, Phil Heye

1 whistle to get into cover (missed left edge)

3 before the channel

and he carried this to the end

105. BLUE OYSTER RUSH. QA2 MH, “Rush,” LM, Pamela King

1 whistle to get into cover

3 before the channel

1 more at the end

101. FC-AFC SEASIDE’S SMARTY JONES, “Smarty,” LF, Derek Smith

Initial line took her through the cover

2 whistles before the channel

1 more at the end

99. FC-AFC JIMAVICHE’S HOLLANDAISE JAMMER, “Jammer,” LM, Bobby Lee

1 to get through the cover

3 before the channel

1 at the end

98. FC-AFC DRAKE’S BAY IZZY, “Izzy,” LF, Rick Wilke

1 whistle to get into cover (missed it)

8 before the channel

1 at the end

96. FC-AFC SEASIDES SMOKIN JOE, “Frazier,” LM, Monte French

1 to get into cover

2 more before the channel

1 at the end

95. FC-AFC RIMFIRES ONCE INNA BLUE MOON, “Blue,” LM, Mike Crow

2 whistles to get into cover (missed it)

3 more before the channel

1 at the end

93. HARDCORE TROUBADOR, “Earl,” LM, John Russell

 It looked like his initial line took him through the cover

2 whistles before the channel

1 more at the end

88. FC-AFC BEAVER RUNS RAYMOND FOR SHERIFF, “Raymond,” LM, Bert Windham

1 whistle to get in cover

2 more before the channel

2 at the end to the bird

87. FC-AFC BLACKWATER DEXTER, “Dexter,” LM, Dale Willard

1 whistle to get into cover

4 before the channel

carried this line and got his bird

86. FC-AFC CREEK ROBBERS SANTA ANA WINDS, “Breeze,” LF, Andy Kahn

1 whistle to get in the cover

2 more before the channel

1 whistle at the end

83. AFC-CFC-CAFC DUCKWATERS WALTZ ACROSS TEXAS MH, “Dancer,” LF, Chris Brandl

1 whistle to get into cover (but missed it)

3 more to the channel

came out of the channel a little left , carried her line and located the bird

82. FC-AFC BAYOU TECHE EXPRESS, “Ryan,” LF, Lauren Hays

1 whistle to get into cover

2 more before the channel

1 whistle at the end

81. FC-AFC BOO’S STRAIGHT LINE IS GOOD IDEA, “Torq,” LM, Joel Earls

1 whistle to get into the cover

2 more before the channel

and this line carried him to the bird

78. KID’S NAVIGATOR, “Gator,” LM, Cynthia Howard

Line carried him through the cover

2 whistles before the channel

1 at the end

77. FC-AFC PINETREE’S PARTY GIRL, “Snookie,” LF, Delma Hazzard

Took her initial line straight into the cover

1st whistle before the channel

3 more after the channel to the bird

76. FC-AFC BAYOU TECHE PAINT THE BLACK, “Madduxx,” LM, Jamie Woodson

2 whistles to try to get into the cover, but missed it

2 before the channel

and 2 more at the end

71. AFC OLLIE OOP, “Ollie,” LF, John Stracka

2 whistles before the cover

2 more before the channel

and 2 final whistles at the end to the bird

70. FC QUACKADDICT’S HEAVY HITTER, “Blitz,” LM, James Street

1 whistle before cover (didn't get in)

1 more right after the cover

4 past channel and past the blind

5 whistles in front of the mound 

5 more and the judges asked the blind planters to check it out -  there was no bird.

Photos at the 6th

Viewing the Line of the 6th Series

Test Dogs waiting to run the 6th Series

Judge Julie Cole with Pat Burns reviewing Drone Footage

6th Series Test Dogs

FC-AFC Glenhoma’s Soggy Bottoms Mildred, “Milli” LF

Owners: The Davis Family, Owasso, OK
Handler: Seth Kelly

First Test Dog up this morning was Milli with handler Seth Kelly ... they came to the line at 12:56 pm

2 whistles to get into the early cover

4 before the channel

1 more at the end

This test took Milli about 2.5 minutes to complete

FC-AFC Duso’s Not Fade Away, “Buddy” GM

Owned/Handled by John Robinson, Kalispell, MT

Next test dog to the line was Buddy with handler John Robinson .... they came to the line at 12:59 pm

2 whistles to get in the cover, but he missed it

7 more whistles before the channel

2 more to the bird

This test also took Buddy about 2.5-3 minutes to complete

6th Series - Land Blind

Series 6 – Land Blind

The mat faces slightly south east, and there is a slight right to left wind. 

This Land Blind is approximately 215 yards from the mat. 

The line to the blind takes the dog through a narrow strip of cover 30 yards from the mat. It then crosses the return line of the 5th series’ duck flyer and Right Retired, and is just to the right of the Right Retired holding blind. The final obstacle on route is a narrow channel of water.

Callbacks to the 6th Series

52 dogs were called back: 1, 2, 5, 6, 12, 17, 18, 20, 27, 28, 31, 34, 36, 37, 38, 39, 41, 42, 45, 46, 49, 52, 53, 55, 56, 57, 58,  62, 65, 70, 71, 76, 77, 78, 81, 82, 83, 86, 87, 88, 93, 95, 96, 98, 99, 101, 105, 108, 110, 111, 112 and 113.

29 dogs dropped: 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 14, 15, 19, 24, 25, 30, 35, 43, 44, 50, 51, 59, 66, 67, 68, 69, 73, 74, 89, 90, 94, 97, 100 and 114

1 Dog Scratched: 22

Dog #70 will start the 6th series.

The 6th series will be a Land Blind.
Test Dogs will start running as soon as we are all set up for the next series.

Best of luck to all!

 

5th Series Recap

 Tues. - Wed., June 20-21, 2023

5th Series – Land Quad

82 Dogs Were Called Back to this Series - 81 Started

Test Dogs started out the Series on Sunday at 6:33 am, beginning with "Milli" and then "Buddy" giving the competitors a look at this large land quad! (Wednesday morning a single test dog ran to show if there were any conditions changed)

The first running dog for this test was #45 FC-AFC HOCKLEY CREEK’S SWITCH HITTER, “Mickey” with handler Robby Bickley at 7:10 am Tuesday morning.

The weather at the start of the series was in the low 40’s with partly cloudy skies for the most part and only a light wind.

Here is how things turned out for the 5th Series…
No-Bird / Re-Run (7): 28 – 31 – 39 – 46(x3) – 67 
Handles (19): 3 – 4 – 8 – 15 – 31 –43 – 44 – 46 – 50 – 55 – 58 – 67 – 68 – 70 – 81 – 97 –108 – 110 – 114

Double Handles (1): 100 
Pick-Ups (11): 7 – 10 – 14 – 19 – 24 –35 – 59 – 66 – 69 – 74 – 90

Scratches (1): 22

Our last running dog for this series was dog #39 FC-AFC BD NORTH SHORE’S INSTANT RAIN GEAR QA2, “Poncho” with Handler Malcolm Haith (rerun). They completed the test Wednesday morning at 11:17 am.

There were 81 dogs sent from the line in this series, taking a total of about 15 hours and 25 minutes, which averages out to be just over 11 minutes per dog. 

The 5th Series is officially in the books ... On to the 6th!

5th Series Complete

Series 5 was completed and in the books at 11:17 am.

**Callbacks to come shortly**

The 6th Series will be a Land Blind on this same property as the 5th.

Rerun 39. FC-AFC BD NORTH SHORE’S INSTANT RAIN GEAR QA2, “Poncho” LM, Malcolm Haith

Poncho and Malcolm came back to the line at 11:10 am

LF – To the area and then to his bird.

LR – One loop left and one loop right and then he got his bird.

RF – Lined under the arc, a few loops and then to the bird.

RR – A couple loops left and right and he got it!

Rerun Handle 46. AFC CACHE LA POUDRE J.J. JOHNSTON, “J.J.,” LM, John Goettl

JJ and John came back to the line at 11:03 am

LF – A couple loops and he got to his bird.

LR – Out under the arc and a little past it, he came in and right back to the bird.

RF – Good line to the area and quickly got his bird.

RR – Lined out under the arc but went past the mark and a quick whistle brought him back to the bird.

Handle 44. FC-AFC HEARTBEAT’S GEORGIA PEANUT, “Peanut,” LF, Julie Kobach

Peanut and Julie came to the line at 10:52 am

LF – A few loops and over to the bird.

LR –  Drove deep and was quickly handled back to the bird.

RF – Good line and she got her bird.

RR – Go this bird quickly.

Handle 43. AFC RIVERWOOD’S WINDY BLU, “Blu,” LF, Mark Giese

Blue and Mark came to the line at 10:43 am

LF – Straight to the bird.

RF – Drove deep and left of the RF, a couple large loops, and she got her bird.

LR – Drove deep of the bird, but was handled with a few whistles to get her back to the bird.

RR – Got it.

42. FC-AFC TAMARACK’S LONG RIDER, “Cole,” LM, David Furin

Cole and David came to the line at 10:33 am

LF – Quick retrieve and into the area.

LR – One loop past and then back to the bird.

RF – Good initial line, then lost sight of the dog briefly and he came back with his bird.

RR – Great line and he back quickly with this bird.

41. NAFC-FC BRISTOL’S NORTH SLOPE PTARMIGAN, “Ptar,” LM, Doreen Comrie-Bristol

Star and Doreen came to the line at 10:26 am

LF – A couple loops under the arc to the bird.

LR – Curved just past the area and to the bird.

RF – Great line to the area and quickly returned with the bird.

RR – Good line to the arc and a couple loops to the bird.

Nobird 39. FC-AFC BD NORTH SHORE’S INSTANT RAIN GEAR QA2, “Poncho” LM, Malcolm Haith

 Poncho and Malcolm came to the line at 10:22 am and had a no bird, they will come back at the end.

Rerun Handle 31. FC-AFC BEAVER RUNS ZIG ZAG ZEKE, “Zeke,” LM, Leigh Windham

Zeke and Leigh came back to the line ...

LF – A couple loops under the arc and he got his bird.

RF – A few loops in the area and he got it.

RR – Great line and he got the bird quickly.

LR – Drove deep, took a loop and was handled back to the bird.

38. FC-AFC KIRKWOOD’S ACE OF A HIGHER GRADE, “Deacon,” LM, Mark Medford

Deacon and Mark came to the line at 10:04 am

LF – A few loops under the arc and he got the bird

LR – Drove deep and curved around and came back in to the bird quickly.

RF – Line out behind and deep of the flyer guns, came back under the arc, then continued hunting deep and left before returning to get his bird.

RR – Line was under the arc, then he got his bird pretty quickly.

Rerun 28. FC-AFC TROUBLESOME FOWL DELIVERY, “Dealer,” LM, Dale Nevitt

Dealer and Dale came back to the line at 9:56 am for a rerun

LF – Quick retrieve

LR – Ran slightly past the bird, quickly looped around and back to get the bird.

RF – A couple loops under the arc and over to the bird.

RR – Line slightly wide, but arrived in the area and got the bird fairly quickly.

37. FC PLEASANT RIVER KING EIDER, “King,” LM, Anne Marshall

King and Anne came to the line at 9:42 am

LF – Large hunt established under the arc, then he went behind the guns for a couple loops, came back in and got his bird.

LR – Went slightly past the bird, but came right back and got his bird.

RF – Lined under the arc, a couple loops in the area and he got it!

RR – Line took him under the arc, took several small loops to the bird.

Handle 36. AFC IZZY GITTIN’ BIZZY, “Izzy,” LF, Jim Horneck

Izzy and Jim came to the line at 9:30 am

LF –  A couple loops under the arc to the bird.

RF – Drove deep and behind the flyer guns, but went to the fall area and got the bird fairly quickly

LR – Drove left and deep of the LR and was quickly handled with several whistles to get the bird.

RR – A few loops under the arc and to the bird.

Pick-up 35. AFC LAGUNA CREEK’S FIRST MATE, “Sailor,” LM, Sonya Harrigfeld-Jackson

Sailor and Sonya came to the line at 9:20 am

LF – A few loops under the arc to his bird

RF – Drove very deep, then hunted deep and behind the flyer guns, then over to the bird and got the RF.

LR – One large loop deep of the bird and back to the bird.

RR – Dog out of sight for quite a while - reappeared deep and right when being handled - guns came out to call the dog to the bird. Dog picked up.

34. FC-AFC LOUISIANA BLACK MAGIC SPELL, “Hex,” LM, Brian Rolling

Hex and Brian came to the line at 9:11 am

LF – A few loops under the arc and he got his bird.

LR – Went out to the area, a few loops under the arc and he got his bird.

RF – One large loop behind the guns, then over to the fall area, a couple loops and he had his bird.

RR – Was unable to see the line out, but he went out and came back with his bird fairly quickly.

Nobird 31. FC-AFC BEAVER RUNS ZIG ZAG ZEKE, “Zeke,” LM, Leigh Windham

 Zeke and Leigh came to the line at 9:07 am and had a no bird, they will come back after 6 running dogs.

30. FC-AFC SMOKY MOUNTAIN’S MIDNIGHT RIDER, “Ike,” LM, Greg Seddon

Ike and Greg came to the line at 8:57 am

LF – Went to the area and got the bird quickly.

LR – Went out under the arc, a few loops in the area and he got his bird.

RF – Ike hunted under the arc of the RR for several loops, then went over and retrieved the Right Flyer.

RR – He went out and made several loops and located his bird!

 

Nobird 28. FC-AFC TROUBLESOME FOWL DELIVERY, “Dealer,” LM, Dale Nevitt

Dealer and Dale came to the line at 8:50 am and had a no bird on the flyer, they will be back after 6 running dogs...

27. AFC WIGHT’S BEHIND THE EIGHT BALL, “Molly,” LF, Tracy Wight

Molly and Tracy came to the line at 8:32 am

LF – Nice line to her bird.

LR – Went out left of the ridge, deep and hunted short - then out deep left, stayed with it and she located her bird.

RF – Straight to the fall area and her bird.

RR – Got it!

** Conditions Report **

 Breeze is starting to pick up!

Handle 25. THE BIG BRAVE, “Chief,” LM, Dennis Pugh

Chief and Dennis came to the line at 8:21 am

LF – Hunted short and deep, expanded his hunt to the fall area and got his bird.

LR – Over the ridge and made a loop back to the bird - missed it and headed deep, handled back into the bird.

RF – Hunted the flyer fall and missed it - hunted the retired guns and then back to the flyer and got it.

RR – Got it.

**Announcement**

The 6th Series will be a Land Blind located at the same test location as test site 5. There will be a small move to a new location. Traffic will take everyone around to the new location at the conclusion of the 5th.

Thank you!

Pick-up 24. AFC SALTY PAWS NELL, “Nell,” LF, Judy Rasmuson

Nell and Judy came to the line at 8:11 am

LF – Straight to the fall area and then her bird.

LR – Over the left end of the ridge, quickly put on the brakes and turned right and scooped up her bird.

RF – Directly to the fall area and to her bird.

RR – Out deep of the guns, made a few loops by the guns and then was handled, but she came back in without a bird.

Scratch 22. FC-AFC TIPPECANOE’S COSMIC JOURNEY, “Trek,” LM, George Wamsley

Dog #22 Scratched

**Conditions Report**

 The weather today is beautiful! The skies are clear and the sun is shining. We are at 45 degrees currently and set to go up to about 65 this afternoon. There is almost no wind today as well.

20. FC-AFC SEASIDE’S CRADLE ROBBER - OMG QA2, “Crook,” LM, Mike Griffin

Crook and Mike came to the line at 8:01 am

LF – Nice mark.

RR – Into the fall area and he got his bird.

RF – Went deep to the dead trees, turned right and got the Right Flyer bird on this retrieve.

LR – No go at first, then resent and he got it!

Stats from the 5th

On the 1st day of the 5th Series we had:

58 dogs ran the test

15 Handles

1 Double Handle

7 Pick-ups

23 out of 58 dogs that ran the test either had a handle or were picked up

That equals out to 40% for the first day!

This is definitely a challenging test! Let's see how the rest of the series shakes out ...

Pick-up 19. BLACKWATER ICE & FIRE QA2, “Ember,” LF, Cathy Forsyth

Ember and Cathy came to the line ...

LF – Short hunt, but it was good and she got her bird.

RF – Ran through the LR area and straight to the Right Flyer.

RR – Out over the mound and went out of sight ... guns had to come out to help. Dog picked up.

18. FC-AFC HIGH PEAK’S GOT CAFFEINE, “Buzz,” LM, Justin Aimone

Buzz and Justin came to the line at 7:38 am

LF – Excellent line to his flyer

LR – Missed on the first pass - made a loop deep and one left of the bird as he stayed right in the area and then he worked it out and got it.

RF – Out Into the cover and out with his bird!

RR – Out into the area of the fall, had a hunt but stayed right in the area and he got it.

17. AFC SALTY PAWS WILLIE MAKE IT, “Willie,” LM, Loren Morehouse

Willie and Loren came to the line at 7:28 am

LF – Started a hunt short - it was a long and high bird - but he got it!

LR – Over the ridge and straight to the bird.

RF – Straight to the bird.

RR – Out under the arc, started to hunt deep of the fall and got it with a short hunt.

Handle 15. FC-AFC 3R’S MISTER T’S TOMMY, “Timmy,” LM, Brad LaFave

Timmy and Brad came to the line at 7:18 am

LF – Nice job on this mark.

LR – Overran the bird and was quickly handled back.

RF – Out behind the guns to the fake trees, hunted deep and left and then back to the fall area and the bird.

RR – Out under the arc - he hunted left of the fall area, got deep but worked it out and got his bird.

Pick-up 14. FC-AFC HEARTBEAT’S SWEET GEORGIA PEACH, “Peaches,” LF, Julie Kobach

Peaches and Julie came to the line at 7:07 am

LF – Straight and fast!

LR – Ran out past the bird and was handled back to it

RF – Sent for the LR but went deep and got this one instead

RR – A huge splash into a pot hole, drove up the hill - way deep and missed his bird on the right, handled back, guns came out to help and the dog was picked up.

Workers Party Photos!

 

Photo Scrapbook

From the 5th Series this morning ...

12. AFC COLONIAL’S WE WILL ROCK YOU, “Rocky,” LM, Michael Coutu

Rocky and Michael came to the line at 6:52 am

LF – Beautiful bird - high and long, straight to his pheasant.

LR – Over the ridge, whipped around and scooped up his bird!

RF – Hunted very deep and behind the guns to the fake trees, but he worked it out and got his bird.

RR – Out under the arc, hunted deep and left of the fall - worked his way back and got it.

5th Series Test Dogs - Day 2

Good Morning! Today is the 2nd day here at the 5th Series where we will resume this test and move on to the 6th. The weather this morning is about 41 degrees with a very subtle variable wind and clear skies. It's shaping up to be a beautiful day! Good Luck Everyone!

FC-AFC Duso’s Not Fade Away, “Buddy” GM

Owned/Handled by John Robinson, Kalispell, MT

Our single dog to the line this morning was Buddy with handler John Robinson .... they came to the line at 6:31 am

LF – Smack!

LR – Nice Mark!

RR – Good Job!

RF – Deep of the bird, handled back to the area - pop - handle to the bird, this was a difficult handle and the gunners came out to help.