After the first day of the Grand National there are three dogs that finished with work on grouse. Two of those were on the Ammonusuc Course in the second morning brace. The old Deer Mountain course was the only course where no birds were either pointed or observed by the gallery. Fortunately both Wild Apple […]
Author Archives: Craig Doherty
Lakes States Grouse Championship
Just learned that our dog Wild Apple Jack has won his third championship with Tony Bly handling him to victory in the Lakes States Grouse Championship. Thanks to Tony and the judges Steve Groy and Bill Wendt. Also to all those who worked to put on this great event. I have judged the Lakes States […]
Hunting (and fishing) Update
Prior to the season I took a break from working dogs and went up to New Brunswick salmon fishing with Jack Harang. We caught two super fish along with some smaller ones. Jack’s was a 45 incher mine was 42 both fish probably tipped the scales over 30 pounds. Pretty exciting on a fly rod. […]
Northern New England Woodcock Championship
The 2010 running of the Northern New England Woodcock Championship took place September 17, 18, and 19 on the Maine Bird Dog Club’s championship courses. Three of the courses are on land owned by Dr. Rob Rose along the Saco River in Fryeburg, Maine. We are grateful to Dr. Rose for allowing us to use […]