10/26/2026
We made the trek out to South Dakota for the pheasant opener and had such a great time. Not only did we get to hunt new species we were able to hunt with three of the A Litter puppies! Tyler and Paige joined us on the trip with Alia (yellow collar). Karson beat us to South Dakota and was able to bring Rooster (red collar) down from his camp for a hunt. After South Dakota we ran over to Minnesota to hunt with Jeff and Kenai (pink collar). All three of these pups are so sweet, adorable and gorgeous dogs. I may be a bit biased.
When it came to hunting, they showed their natural ability. Both Alia and Rooster retrieved a bird I had shot. Natalie pointed out Rooster working scent while in the short grass before a covey of prairie chickens exploded from seemingly out of nowhere. Even our experienced dogs had a tough time getting close to that many wary eyes.
In Minnesota I was able to be present for a walk in which both Kenai and Alia pointed wild pheasant and snapped into stylish backs when they came across Lotti on point. The following day Jeff took Kenai out and got his rooster limit over her.
I have now witnessed four of these puppies naturally honor while out hunting wild birds. To say we are proud of what we are seeing out of these puppies is an understatement! We were all smiles on the long drive home.
