Videos tagged with English Pointer

This video explores the challenges and rewards of hunting wild French partridge, emphasizing the importance of habitat management, the role of trained pointing dogs, and the instinctual nature of wild birds. The experience highlights the dedication required for successful wild bird hunting, contrasting it with released game birds and underscoring the 'beginning' of game shooting traditions. It's a journey back to understanding the origins of driven game shooting and the intricate relationship between hunter, dog, and the natural environment.

This video from The American Sportsman features Grits Gresham and champion trainer John O'Neill discussing the selection and training of field trial dogs, specifically focusing on English Pointers for quail hunting. Key aspects covered include identifying desirable traits in puppies such as independence, boldness, and spirit, as well as the importance of early exposure to sounds like gunshots to prevent gun shyness. The training process emphasizes repetition, positive reinforcement, and gradually introducing commands like 'whoa' to steady the dog. The video also highlights the difference between hunting dogs and field trial dogs, noting that field trial dogs often require greater range and stamina.

This episode of Gun Talk S4 focuses on wingshooting in Kansas, featuring chukar hunting with a 20-gauge shotgun and a demonstration of bird dog training techniques. The segment also includes a brief introduction to sporting clays as a practice method for shotgun skills.