Upland Bird Hunting
At what age should formal training begin for a bird dog?
January 08, 2013 by Ronnie Smith
A general rule of thumb is that dogs are ready for training at around a year of age. However, there is no magic age. Whether or not a dog is ready for training has to be measured on an individual basis. We have been able to begin formal training with some dogs at about 6 months and we have also not been able to start training some dogs that were 3 and 4 years old. Read More
Prepping Gun Dogs for Hunting Season
July 23, 2012 by Ronnie Smith
When do you know that your gun dogs are ready for hunting season? In a nutshell, dogs have to be in strong mental and physical shape. By mental shape I mean focused on hunting game and proficient in skills and manners. Read More
Billy Kinder Outdoors on RSK
September 19, 2011 by Susanna Love
“When we’re not in the Great Outdoors, we’re thinking about it!” Read MoreRSK’s Annual Wild Bird Excursion
July 08, 2011 by Susanna Love
Get the most bang for your hunting buck by letting Ronnie and Susanna prepare your dog for this upcoming bird season! Few of us can get away from work for as many hunting trips as we’d like. This trip is designed to help you make the most of your time in the bird field this year. Read More
Camp Days, Hunting Sharptails and Huns
October 05, 2010 by Susanna Love
The allure of cool crisp prairie mornings with the sun’s early rays reflecting off of bird dogs in pursuit of wild upland game as their genes have destined them to do since birth. Read More