Marshall and I, first season in Review 2008/2009.
Here is a few pictures of the beginning of what I hope will be many more year of waterfowl hunting with my most recent hunting partner.
This is Marshall who decided there was enough room for both him and Nash and a sneaker he was using as a chew toy at the time.
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I shot a hen mallard last Jan and Marshall was already parading with it at 3 1/2 months.
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Now retrieving consistently at 4 months.
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Getting accustomed to being on the water and in the duck boat.
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Marshall finally making water retrieves at 7 1/2 months !!!
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Junior hunt test trials...
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Marshall Qualified as a Junior Hunter
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Then the all the training is put to the real test and the fun begins with opening day of the season.
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The following weekend with a Simon
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A field hunt first week of Nov with John and Tanya
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Waiting for more birds!
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The catch of the day between Josh and I
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Another widgeon hunt between Josh and I
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December 20th Goose Hunt
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Our latest hunt with the goal of all drakes.
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This is what Josh and I took home that night.
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Re: Marshall and I, first season in Review 2008/2009.
Wow if the ducks ever figure it out, they divert around your neck of the woods. LOL Handsome pooch Marc.
Re: Marshall and I, first season in Review 2008/2009.
Always been a Chessie fan and have had 3 (females).....but I will say Marshall is a great looking dog.
Congrats on a great season.
Re: Marshall and I, first season in Review 2008/2009.
Looks like you and Marshall had an excellent first season together.Well done with his training he looks like he enjoys the hunt.
Re: Marshall and I, first season in Review 2008/2009.
Makes me miss my labs.Had a pair(mother/daughter) of chocolates.Great team.Both lived full lives to 14 years each.My wife and kids made me buy a cairn terrier(Toto on wizard of Oz)....Not a good dog for ducks.
p.s. yes,my nuts on are the top shelf for now.I have been looking at a real hunting dog.sooner than later.
Great pics !! thanx!
Re: Marshall and I, first season in Review 2008/2009.
thank you for updating us on Marshall's progress
Re: Marshall and I, first season in Review 2008/2009.
Very neat post to see how Marshall has grown in a year!
Re: Marshall and I, first season in Review 2008/2009.
thats awesome Marc ... good job with Marshall
Re: Marshall and I, first season in Review 2008/2009.
Thanks Marc--a nice summary of your year with a great dog.
Re: Marshall and I, first season in Review 2008/2009.
awesome year Marc. congratulations to you and Marshall - he is for sure an HBC Champ dog :)