HUNTING’S SENSORY DELIGHTS. CONNECTING WITH YOUR BIRD DOG IS ABOUT SO MUCH MORE THAN BIRDS IN THE GAMEBAG. Link below to read more. Presented by NAVHDA International From the time they are puppies, our bird dogs and their world offer us sensory input that ripens and feeds our souls. For many bird hunters, the ashy metallic gunpowder smell from a spent shell is better than a whiff of new car upholstery or spring lilacs. Imagine worn leather – the memory-infused, pliable smoothness of a favorite pair of gloves. Or the heart-stopping thunder of a northwoods grouse dog tearing through thick brush sounding exactly like a bird flushing. The sensory impressions that strike us most differ from hunter to hunter. Moving from my mind’s picks – the silky warmth of a puppy belly, the audible zing of a woodcock’s ascent, the breathy steam from my dog’s nose on a frosty morning – I asked some NAVHDA hunters what particular sights, smells, or sounds come to mind that are special to them. Story and Photos by Nancy Anisfield https://www.quailforever.org/BlogLanding/Blogs/Quail-Forever/Hunting’s-Sensory-Delights.aspx

Determining the Age of a Quail from Wing Feathers
Use data from wing feather observations to determine the age of your hunted quail and learn more about population patterns.

Our bird dogs deserve more than we can provide, even in the best of circumstances. Come to the 2023 National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic's Bird Dog Trauma Training and leave with the knowledge, confidence, and equipment to provide life-saving care for your canine companions. https://pheasantsforever.org/Pheasant-Fest/Bird-Dog-Trauma-Training.aspx Join Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, members of the U.S. Army’s K9 Tactical Combat Casualty Care review board, and our partners at Purina Pro Plan for a hands-on training opportunity to learn life-saving field care for your bird dogs. Training will cover trauma management, bird dog nutrition, and how to safely remove your bird dogs from traps encountered in the field. Seats are limited, purchase your tickets today!

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