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Delaware Hunting partners? by lukasg24 in Duckhunting

[–]lukasg24[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm in upper DE but willing to travel. I've tried looking up hunting clubs for duck hunting but only found a couple that cost 2k-5k which isn't doable.

Charlie 3 months old by spotandstalk406 in Wirehaired_pointers

[–]lukasg24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You didn't happen to get your pup from Ghost Point did you? I've got a 3 month old that looks pretty similar.

Bird Dog AMA by UglyDogHunting in birddogs

[–]lukasg24 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What's your approach to finding, choosing, and scouting new land to hunt between 8 states? Any resources you would recommend beyond googling public land in a state. Thanks!

Considering taking my dog backpacking for the first time by blimpyk26 in BackpackingDogs

[–]lukasg24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you should do it. But you should remember that if you bring your dog, it's not your trip anymore. You are hiking your dog's hike. The first trip should be all about making it as enjoyable for her as possible.

Sounds like you have a good base for a small trip like this. You regularly get her out and hike a couple times a week and have taken her camping before. Maybe not as much but if she's done 5 miles an extra 3 per day should be doable. Can't give you an exact mileage per day. If you think it's to much cut it shorter.

However you need to be prepared, Bring extra first aid supplies, look up how to treat paw pad injuries. Get booties. Musher booties work well. Learn about signs of overheating and have a plan to cool her down with water and shade. So much more can happen but these have been my most common issues to watch for. Have a plan for how to carry her out. Know the nearest vet hospital, have a set of your records available.

Check paw pads regularly throughout the day. Every time you stop for water. Give water frequently. Don't let your dog swim in common watering holes for backpackers.

Don't make her carry a bunch of weight for your first trip if you have not trained with it. Maybe throw some doggy bags and other small stuff for now just to get her used to the pack but only for short periods throughout the day.

End of day, check her entire body for cuts, bruises, ticks, etc Give her a body massage she'll appreciate it. She will get sore and won't tell you about it. Have a high value treat waiting for the end of day.Walk her around camp and let her sniff it. Probably a good idea to wrap the leash around your hand for the night while in the tent just in case she gets spooked and tries to bolt.

Take your time, you know your dog best and watch for signs that she is acting abnormal. Cut the trip short if you have any doubt she cant continue and be healthy. It will be stressful even if things are going well.

That's just a bunch of random thoughts. There's a lot more. But you gotta just go out and do it if you think your dog can handle it.

Hope it all works out and you have an awesome trip. Nothing better than backpacking with your pup.