We would like to thank all that came and participated in this event. We have been getting several emails regarding how much everyone enjoyed and how they felt they learned in the process. We hope all keep working their dogs and hope we helped take you and your dog to the next level.
Steve & Bryan arrived on Wednesday evening to start preparing. Rob Lohrke also came in Wednesday evening so he would be able to start hunting Thursday morning. Rob killed an Axis doe. Thursday evening was when myself, Clifford Neames and all the other hunter arrived. Sandy Harrell, Melanie Tiemann, Corina, Courtney Farris, Rob Fuller, Sean Corckrell, & Todd Lingren were all scheduled to hunt on Friday. Sandy, Corina, & Todd shot Axis does, Melanie & Sean took Fallow does, and Rob & Courtney stuck pigs. After the hunt was over, handlers started arriving. Many had long drives and coming the night before was the best option.
During the evening activities, guitars broke out around the camp fire and inside the lodge a Texas Hold'em game got started. All the kids started their own fun and everything seemed be rolling very smooth. It was great just to kick back by the camp fire and listening to Jeff Pilcher and David Egger pick. Many jumped in on the singing too. The weather was great.
We all woke up to cooler weather and pretty strong winds. It was still time to get rolling for the day though. All pitched in and helped do whatever was needed. Seemed like one big team. The Dutch oven cook had breakfast ready for people arriving and we started about 10:15 gathering everyone to start. Everyone grouped with their trail guide to start hitting trails. The young dogs started on Steve and my trails, while the dogs that had more experience started on Robert & Ben trails. After each handler had completed at least two runs, we broke for lunch. After lunch Steve and my trails were taken further for more of a challenge to the advanced dogs. Again every handler and to run at least two more trail, before they went to the 5th and final trail. The 5 th trail was 200 yards, lighter blood with 3- 90 degree turns. Ben & David ran a little friendly competition with a stop watch for this trail. I won't tell the handlers names, but the 3 dogs with the top running times were held by Scout, Luna, & Dale. Great Job guys!
Many were tired and started off on the road. All who stayed, would have to help clean up the next day though. Many decided to stay on one more night of fun anyways. Thank you to all who worked hard and cleaned up on Sunday. Your help was well appreciated. Sandy Harrell, Rob Fuller, Clifford Neames, Rod & Courtney Farris all took pictures. Here is the link to their pictures put together in one album:
http://bloodseminar2009.shutterfly.com/
Hit the slide show button and just sit back and watch.
Some did take video, if they share we will try and post a link below as well.
Again, thanks to all they came. We all really enjoyed the fun time spent together doing what we all love. Working dogs, hunting and spending time with good people.
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