I live to hunt, and an added benefit of hunting is meeting many of Mike’s great hunting friends.
Yes, he actually has friends har har! The best news is that his hunting friends don’t smell like his fishing friends who often reek of strong and repulsive fish odors. Take note Conner and Holden.
More great news is that many of Mike’s hunting friends also know how to use a shotgun and generally send swarms of shot to make contact with birds I flush into the air. I’ve witnessed some spectacular shots afield by many of Mike’s hunting friends. I like hunting with them. On the other hand I’ve witnessed some spectacular misses by Mike. Ugh. Bird hunting time is wasted when the moment of truth comes down to hitting the bird after all that work — and it’s a miss.
I also like hunting with other bird hunters because this gives me an opportunity to spread out and hunt further off to each side of the drive. The more ground I cover, the more birds I can discover. Ok, Mike and his friends chat a lot in the field and they move at a slower pace, so I can also slow down. This generally means a more relaxed day afield. When I do find and flush birds it also means more praises — for me. My rule is if a hunter in the party misses with three shots, I move over and hunt in front of any hunter who is more accurate with their shotgun. Don’t want to be wasting my valuable hunting time working before a misser!
An additional benefit of hunting before more hunters is that this can lead to more treats. When I find and flush birds, and the hunter drops the bird, my reward is often a dog treat along with the praise for a job well done. All treats are welcome, anywhere, any time. Just wanted to get that point out there. I’m a dog and dogs and treats go well together. Great hunting friends have treats.
Anyway, if you are on Mike’s hunting friends list, let’s go hunting. Bring a shotgun, lots of shells and a bulging pocket full of dog treats. I welcome the opportunity to spend a day afield with you. Remember, a bird hunt is about enjoying the scenery and getting some birds. If you miss too many birds, I will unfriend you — Lol. –Cameron the Weim
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