Monday, November 12, 2018

Test 4 - Mid Test Evaluation

We are nearing the midway point of the Fourth Series. The anticipated rains have held off but you can feel the temperature is dropping by the hour.

This test continues to be a challenge with all the birds presenting their share of difficulty.

The flyer duck is shot in a field of heavy cover with cut strips.

The middle retired gun can be difficult if the dog runs the dam and continues up the hill. He can end up behind the gunners and hunting deep and wide right.

The line to the left retired has hay bales placed to deflect the dog from his line. Then they have a pond to angle through. Squaring out of the pond can put the dog back at the middle retired gun. A nice angle out and you are in the area. Avoiding the water can throw the dog far left and into a hunt pattern deep and wide of the mark.

These birds are well placed and the lines to them are scattered with challenges.