Ben Jones is the president and CEO of the Ruffed Grouse Society. We talk about the decline of my favorite game bird. It's not to late to get to save the resourse that we all hold dear to our heart. Its really about all species. We need to devote our time and wallets to what is the most important to us.
After talking with Brandon,I found a new place to hunt. When the birds bounce back in Montana, I will be knocking on his door. We talk about his dogs, family, guns and a bit about using OnX maps.
After meeting Phil Swain in my early years of judging for NAVHDA,I was impressed. As I grew in my roll, I was still learning form him. He is currently one of the longest standing and most articulate judges that the organization is proud list in their ranks. We break down the (NA) Natural Ability test. Share a few laughs and hopefully explain the standards that we use when evaluating dogs in the field.
What an eye-opener for me,to hear about the amount of dogs in just one breed and in just one area of the country. Amber Miller and the network of "true" dog loving folks. We get some sad numbers, yet happy stories from the world of dog rehoming. Amber and her husband Bo, along with dozens of others, help the German Shorthaired Pointer world. I'm sure this plays out in every state and every breed. I can only hope that someday their efforts won't be needed.
What an eye onpener for me,to hear about the amount of dogs in just one breed and in just one area of the country. Amber Miller and the network of "true" dog loving folks. We get some sad numbers, yet happy stories from the world of dog rehoming. Amber and her husband Bo, along with dozens of others, help the German Shorthaired Pointer world. I'm sure this plays out in every state and every breed. I can only hope that someday their efforts won't be needed.
One of the best trips I ever took, Rusty,Russ,Ruf, all names for the same person. We have been hanging out since 1962. Hunting in Illinios as teenagers,we have almost always spent at least one trip over the years together, reminiscing the old days and embracing the future. We hit our old stomping grounds around Tyndall SD. Even staying at the same motel that was built before indoor plumbing!!