thanks gd, he was about 6-7 months old when we started training. This was my bird from last season, so i am going to get a new bird and start all over!
currently i dont have a boat so i probably wont be able to access most of the good greenways.
My fear would be that someone would take a shot at him while hunting. I would love to try hunting pheasants and ducks with a redtail but they dont have the speed for it. They normally sit in a tall tree and wait for something to come close and drop down like an anvil! Its an amazing sight! With the sharp talons that the birds have the dogs usually learn QUICK to give them their space. I have a few friends that hunt their birds with GSP, GWP, springers, brittanies, beagles and everyone is happy. What kind of dog do you have Mark?