It just doesn't get any better than this: Friends... Birds... Puppies... God's Beauty...

Fall is upon us and I just don't think there is a more beautiful time than now!  The leaves are on their way to peak color, animals are preparing their way for winter, and the warm, sunny days with the soft cool breeze just entice you into making it a "hammock" moment!  I LOVE FALL!

This past weekend, other than a little too warm, was perfect!  Saturday was the start of the MI waterfowl season.  My brother-in-law, Rob, accompanied me to my usual opener spot with a little "wood duck fever"...  There was much anticipation for a duck breast dinner and I did not let him down.  Findus tagged along for retrieving duties.
Our day ended pretty quickly with 4; just 2 short of a two-man limit. 
There was no hunting in the afternoon but I was able to disc up behind the house and get some clover planted.  I am hoping that maybe there is enough time to get some growth in before the white stuff starts to fall...Time will tell!

Sunday brought another opportunity.  Myself and Jim (friend) took a road trip north in hopes of finding woodcock and grouse.  Needless to say, the woodcock let us down but not the grouse!  After about 6 hours of hunting, I would give a rough estimate of 35+ grouse flushes...  Many were heard and not seen but it was by far the most productive grouse day that I have ever had.  We were able to bag 3 grouse, 2 woodcock, and a cottontail rabbit.  My highlight, besides all the grouse, was that I bagged my woodcock without firing a shot.  When the bird flushed about 20 feet in front of me, I brought my gun up in anticipation of allowing it to get out before I shot.  The bird flew towards me and into the end of my barrel.  It then kept going and landed about 25 feet away.  NOT a good choice as Dahlia saw the landing and was on it before it could get airborne again.  The experience definitely left me with a chuckle.  Jim, on the other hand, seems to be very creative with his "game selection".  Last time it was 2 squirrels and this time it is a bunny!  Heck...his dog even retrieved it and brought it back! 
The walk through the woods was very memorable and the beauty just astounds me!  It is hard to believe that in only a few short weeks the leaves will be gone and the white stuff will be in the air!  If only we could freeze time...

Puppies!  We have 2 males left!  Their personalities are very opposite...  One is very bold and hard charging where the other is more reserved and shy.  The wife has taken a liking to the latter but still adores them both!  Here is some updated pictures.  The red collared one is Payne and the blue collared one is Pherrick (the bold one).  We are still trying to find homes and am motivated to sell at a discount to the right home. 
Contact me if interested!