The 1999 season
in Nebraska wasn't to bad but the warm weather was not ideal
conditions. On more than one occasion Jaxx and I had to end our hunt
early. With it getting so warm early in the morning. Jaxx and I
seemed to slow down about noon. With it being so warm the scent was
not as prevalent as it would be in the cold damp environment.
Tip: keep
in mind that dogs require more water than a humans. Although you may
not need a drink, your dog may require one. Imagine if you had to run
down amoung the weeds where the wind don't seem to be blowing. I
carry a canteen on my belt and a camel pack, they seem to work fine
an not get in the way.
The 2000 season
was great for Jaxx and I. It started out a little warm early in the
season but quickly cooled down into some perfect hunting weather.
Jaxx and I hunted mostly in the Iowa area this season. We limited
several times by noon. the snow storms made it hard to walk some
areas, especially in Iowa they seemed to have gotten more snow. This
season when it was cold and icy Jaxx seem to have problems with the
area around his claws. they were worn raw. This was in an area of
heavy cover.
Tip: Don't
forget to check you dogs paws for any clumping of snow and ice.
Booties can help I hear but I have yet to try them. I don't think
Jaxx would keep them on. Write back and let me know if you had any
luck with them. Use the guest book for remarks.
The 2001 Opening
day in Iowa wasn't to productive. There was three of us we only
ended the day with one bird. The experts say there is a low count
this year. We had a couple of opportunities but we were a little
rusty. Let me say this, it was one beautiful day. Myself and Jaxx
went out one evening in Nebraska later in the week we saw one and
harvested one. We went a couple of more times in Nebraska and did
quite well. Limited one time and a couple of birds on other trips.
Jaxx's was right on. Note Jaxx is working on a hurt
back knee. I hope he makes it I think we may be leaning toward
surgery. This season is coming to an end and it hasn't been all that
bad as perdicted. Jaxx and I went about 5 times in Nebraska and
everytime got at least one bird limiting once. Jaxx is not 100% he
has had a few injuries this year and some routine maintenance that
limited our trips to the field.
TIP:
We are trying some asprin before the hunt and one after. I am trying
to hunt even ground lighter cover. It seems to work but it's hard to
keep him from diving in the thick cover. I don't hunt all day at the moment.
NOTE: Jaxx
has gotten sick everytime I gave him asprin before the hunt keep an eye
on your dog. I don't recommend it! after the hunt is alright.
The 2002 The
season started bad! farmers couldn't cut the corn around the areas
we hunted because of wet weather. After the corn was cut, hunting
turned out to be really great. Jaxx has been doing great since his
surgery on his knee this past summer. He is almost back to his old
form. Jaxx started pointing last year and has continued on every bird
this year. I have not train him on this it is all natural.
