I LOVE hunting alone AND workin pups on mock hunts. On real hunts i tote 3-4 bay/find dogs and my .45 or .357, on mock hunts i tote me, pups and a camera, i love bein alone in the woods w/ my dogs.....really gives me a chance to learn em better
Justin...I totally agree with what you said...when I had my own places I loved going alone just to learn what pups had that natural inclination to range out and hunt. who had the nose etc...etc...this helped in deciding on which pups stayed and which ones have to go...when out alone one can be more focused on educating the dogs to be more thorough in working an area or track...to make better hunting dogs out of them by better handling...most don't really care about taking the time to analyze your pups or even work on your dogs hunting style, just goes with the territory especially when all the hunts are invites...
hunting alone is just fine but why not take your kids, grandkids or good friends and make good memories as JP already mentioned...
