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Is bismuth a safer option al around then in most cases? I can shoot target loads at clay birds but if possible I’d like to take some birds or rabbit with it.

Is the wister hunt listed anywhere online to apply? I don’t see a thing about wister or duck drawings online when I login. Man what an offer! You’re about 2 hours north of me. If I can get away for a day, I will definitely take you up on that offer. I appreciate that a lot.

I’ve been shooting bismuth also. But I have always heard that steel shot and full chokes are a no go. I don’t think it’s as much of an issue on the IC or M chokes.

Thanks for the info. I just hope this seller doesn’t back out because he doesnt want to ship to CA. I though this gun could be a cool little project to tinker with.

Does that draw open in September? I’m having a hard time figuring out when it will open.

Anyone own or have experience with these? I’ve got one on the way in 20ga and plan to do a little resto project with it.

Only reason I ask is mallards are the only duck species listed as an approved duck for dog training purposes.

By chance does anyone have a lead on pin raised mallards for sale?

I appreciate the confidence! She’s no pro but she loves the water and birds so I might luck out and have her flushing quail and swimming ducks

I appreciate all the insight gents. I’m a fan of fair chase and just want to cut my teeth and have fun. As far as what tags I need, I’ve got my duck validation and hunting license. Do I need to buy anything else to kill a duck this year?

Never been duck hunting. Grew up in a major duck hunting paradise in North Carolina but never got the itch. Doing some work with the dog in the upland arena, I want to test her metal with a duck. From San Diego, are there any suggestions for getting started? I’m open to driving to make a trip...

Any chance you know where I could get ahold of a few pigeons?

Thank you Fred, look forward to connecting soon

Haha makes sense! She’s curious about the birds and probably 1 out of 10 retrieves she will stop and drop the bird half way back to me. I’ll correct her and send her back and she knows she won’t get rewarded coming back empty handed. I need to bridge the gap from flush & shot to downed bird...

Just did some work around the house using the wind. She did awesome. Played fetch with some dead birds I have frozen. Then hid a few around the bushes and buildings while she was in sit/ stay for her to find and she did awesome. She didn’t bring to hand but dropped at my feet. Did this for about...

Pretty much what my plan is. Just a small dog carrier to hold a few birds till I get to the field. I’m going to get a small hutch and get to a point where I can keep 4-6 birds at my house.

Roger on the ca quail. I believe these look like Bob whites. My goal is to sleep the bird and check cord the dog in like you mentioned. I’ve got a tilt release which is basically the poor mans version of a spring trap. The bird won’t be released until I step on the trap. I might get some...

Ive got a local source for quail although I’m not sure which species exactly. Were CA quail too hard to keep alive? Ive heard chukar is the most hardy bird to raise for training. Ive got a check cord and plan for it to get some use. My plan for Friday morning training - pickup a few quail...

Bringing this thread back with some updates/ progress. Trudy got her first haircut, which is also my first time shaving a dog . Trudy is still hard at work but her being a family dog, “she isn’t JUST a bird dog” as my wife likes to remind me. She still obsesses anytime we get out in the field...

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