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A memorable hunting trip for sharptails and Huns

The geography in Hun country can be as picturesque as it is steep. Northwoods Comet (CH Rock Acre Blackhawk x Northwoods Vixen, 2018) beat Northwoods Gucci (CH Erin’s Hidden Shamrock x Northwoods Chardonnay, 2015), on left, and Northwoods Jane Eyre (Northwoods Louis Vuitton x Houston’s Dancing Queen, 2022) to the find at the top.

Even though Northwoods Bird Dogs was conceived decades ago in the grouse woods of the Great Lakes states, Jerry and I have also trained and hunted our dogs in the open prairies of places far to our west. That we now have clients spread across the country is a testament that our dogs do equally well in either terrain.

Just to be sure, though, Jerry loaded up the dog box and dog trailer with as many dogs as would fit—from seasoned adults and young dogs to puppies—and spent virtually the entire month of September in western North Dakota and Montana. The objective was coveys of Hungarian partridge and sharp-tailed grouse.

Here are highlights of his trip.

In a lovely, undulating valley, Northwoods Rolls Royce (Blue Shaquille x Houston’s Belle’s Choice, 2013) points a big covey of Huns.

What a fine training moment for three young setters on a Hungarian partridge covey. Northwoods Charlotte Bronte (Northwoods Louis Vuitton x Houston’s Dancing Queen, 2022) is credited with the find while Northwoods Snow Swept (CH Northwoods Sir Gordon x Northwoods Valencia, 2023), on right, is next to the find, followed by Northwoods Snow Boots (RU-CH Northwoods Atlas x Northwoods Stardust, 2023).

Setters and pointers alike take a well-deserved, midday rest.

Northwoods Stardust (RU-CH Erin’s Prometheus x Northwoods Carly Simon, 2019) inherited that high-headed pointing style from her dam.

Hun country is incredibly scenic. On a gentle hillside, Northwoods Jane Eyre (Northwoods Louis Vuitton x Houston’s Dancing Queen, 2022) honors a find by Northwoods Redbreast (Northwoods Rolls Royce x Northwoods Minerva, 2021).

Don Julio is a nice sippin’ tequila to toast a special day in the field.

A full harvest moon rises over the mountains.

From field and home

Northwoods Stardust (RU-CH Erin’s Prometheus x Northwoods Carly Simon, 2019), a.k.a. Dusty
~ Bob Senkler, Florida

Poppy (Cold Creek Hank x Northwoods Stardust, 2025), center, surrounded by her pals
~ Tracy Lee, Illinois

Lucy (Northwoods Homer x Northwoods Four
Roses, 2025)
~ Joe Anastasio Family, Maryland

Siri (Cold Creek Hank x Northwoods Stardust,
2025)
~ Robby and Tim Lockler, Minnesota

Brego (RU-CH Northwoods Atlas x Northwoods Stardust 2023)
~ Sam and Amanda Ballengee, West Virginia

Smoke (Cold Creek Hank x Northwoods Stardust, 2025)
~ Mike Watson, Pennsylvania

Wills (Northwoods Homer x Northwoods Four
Roses, 2025)
~ Rick Watson and Amber Newman, New York

Stella (Northwoods Grits x Northwoods Carly Simon, 2015) on her 10th birthday!
~ Chris and Laura Miller, Illinois

Ruby (CH Confident Nation x Northwoods Comet, 2025)
~ Frank Ilijanic, Michigan

Earl (Northwoods Rolls Royce x Northwoods Valencia, 2020)
~ Craig and Karen Purse, Wisconsin

Bess (Northwoods Blue Ox x Northwoods Chardonnay, 2012)
~ Glen Gilson, Ohio

Poppy (Cold Creek Hank x Northwoods Stardust, 2025)
~ Roberta Scherf and Chris Bye, Wisconsin

Willie (Northwoods Homer x Northwoods Four Roses, 2025)
~ Chris and Mary Dombrowski Family, Montana

Archie (CH Confident Nation x Northwoods Comet, 2025)
~ Josh and Des Matel, Minnesota

Pat (Northwoods Homer x Northwoods Four Roses, 2025) and her new pals
~ James Kadlick, Texas

Orion (Northwoods Homer x Northwoods Four Roses, 2025) and a friend
~ Mike and Erica Powers, New Jersey

Minerva (RU-CH Erin’s Prometheus x Northwoods Carly Simon, 2016)
~ Grant Murray, Tennessee

Riko (Northwoods Rolls Royce x Northwoods Valencia, 2020)
~ Etienne Gribauval Family, Minnesota

Molly (RU-CH Northwoods Atlas x Houston’s Nelly Bly, 2023) backs Charlie (Northwoods Grits x Northwoods Carbon, 2017)
~ Ken and Caroline Taylor, Jim and Flo DePolo, respectively, Pennsylvania

Filly (May’s Pond Hank x Northwoods Stardust, 2024)
~ Tom and Lauren Strand Family, Minnesota

Rae (CH Ridge Creek Cody x Northwoods Chardonnay, 2013)
~ David Larson, Minnesota

Junie (HOF CH True Confidence x Northwoods Comet, 2021)
~ Joey Paxman and Amanda Allpress, Montana

Normanie (RU-CH Northwoods Nirvana x Northwoods Carbon, 2017) and her pal
~ Walter Manley, Florida

Archie (CH Miller’s Upgraded Version x Northwoods Comet, 2024)
~ Blake and Solveig Nelson, Minnesota

Molly (RU-CH Northwoods Atlas x Houston’s Nelly Bly, 2023)
~ Ken and Caroline Taylor, Pennsylvania

Caddie (CH Southern Confidence x Northwoods Comet, 2023)
~ Brian Smith, Pennsylvania

Frisco (Blue Riptide x Northwoods Carly Simon, 2014), on left, and Zion (CH Snyder’s Pioneer
Scout x Northwoods Cedar, 2022)
~ Rick and Jodi Buchholz, North Dakota

Rip (CH Woodville’s Yukon Cornelius x Northwoods Redbreast, 2024)
~ Greg and Michelle Johnson, Wisconsin

Miles (RU-CH Northwoods Atlas x Northwoods Madrid, 2024)
~ Lars Totton, New Jersey

Rip (Northwoods Louis Vuitton x Houston’s Dancing Queen, 2022)
~ Mark Fitchett, Kansas

Vida (RU-CH Erin’s Prometheus x Northwoods
Carly Simon, 2019)
~ Tom Condon, Montana

Suki (May’s Pond Hank x Northwoods Stardust, 2024)
~ Eric Beauregard, Massachusetts

Winnie (CH Miller’s Upgraded Version x
Northwoods Comet, 2024)
~ Joe and Jess Nelson Family, Minnesota

Tally (May’s Pond Hank x Northwoods Stardust, 2024), on left, and Georgia (Northwoods Grits x Northwoods Carly Simon, 2015)
~ Joe and Deb Wech, Minnesota

Cosmos (RU-CH Erin’s Prometheus x Northwoods Carly Simon, 2019), on right, and his pal
~ The Collins Family, Georgia

Stanley (May's Pond Hank x Northwoods Stardust, 2024)
~ Johansson Family, Minnesota

Tyler (CH Miller’s Upgraded Version x Northwoods Comet, 2024)
~ Josh and Des Matel, Minnesota

Filly (May’s Pond Hank x Northwoods Stardust, 2024)
~ Tom and Lauren Strand Family, Minnesota

Sage (CH Miller’s Upgraded Version x Northwoods Comet, 2024), top, and Louis (CH Erin's Hidden Shamrock x Northwoods Nickel, 2018)
~ Joey Paxman and Amanda Allpress, Montana

Racer (CH Miller’s Upgraded Version x Northwoods Comet, 2024), right, and his very special pal JTH Cooper (HOF CH Rock Acre Blackhawk x Northwoods Vixen, 2015)
~ Doug and Nicole Miller, Oregon

Russell (CH Woodville’s Yukon Cornelius x Northwoods Redbreast, 2024)
~ Gregg Pike and Family, Montana

Abby (CH Woodville’s Yukon Cornelius x Northwoods Redbreast, 2024), on top of her new pal
~ Ben and Penelope Pierce, Montana

Annie (RU-CH Northwoods Nirvana x Northwoods Carbon, 2017) on her 7th birthday
~ Lynn and Kathy Olson, Iowa

Maisy (RU-CH Northwoods Atlas x Houston’s Nelly Bly, 2023)
~ Zenas and Susanne Hutcheson, Minnesota

Molly (RU-CH Northwoods Atlas x Houston’s Nelly Bly, 2023)
~ Ken and Caroline Taylor, Pennsylvania

Jordy (CH Elhew G Force x Northwoods Prancer, 2014). Look closely!
~ Mark and Janie Fouts, Wisconsin

Speck (RU-CH Erin’s Prometheus x Northwoods Carly Simon, 2018)
~ Mike Watson, Pennsylvania

RU-CH Northwoods Atlas (Northwoods Grits x Northwoods Nickel, 2017)
~ Greg and Michelle Johnson, Wisconsin

Zion (CH Snyder’s Pioneer Scout x Northwoods Cedar, 2022)
~ Rick and Jodi Buchholz, North Dakota

Harper (CH Snyder’s Pioneer Scout x Northwoods Cedar, 2022)
~ Tom Dosen-Windorski, Minnesota

Attie (Southern Confidence x Northwoods Comet, 2023)
~ Jeff and Carol Hintz, Arizona

Chester (RU-CH Northwoods Atlas x Northwoods Stardust, 2023)
~ The Milles Family, Minnesota

Millie (RU-CH Northwoods Nirvana x Northwoods Carbon, 2017)
~ Mercer Clark, Georgia

Belle (CH Southern Confidence x Northwoods Comet, 2023)
~ Kevin Sipple, Wisconsin

Piper (CH Northwoods Sir Gordon x Houston’s Nelly Bly, 2021)
~ Tom and Ashton McPherson, Pennsylvania

Tork (CH Southern Confidence x Northwoods Comet, 2023)
~ Nik Zewers, Minnesota

Fred Dog (Northwoods Rob Roy x Northwoods Minerva, 2019)
~ Chris and Maggie Standish, Pennsylvania

Phoebe (Northwoods Grits x Northwoods Minerva, 2018)
~ Brandon Boedecker, Montana

Earl (Northwoods Rolls Royce x Northwoods Valencia, 2020)
~ Craig Purse, Wisconsin

Ginny (Northwoods Louis Vuitton x Houston’s Dancing Queen, 2022)
~ Pat Kane, Montana

Valencia (Northwoods Grits x Northwoods Carbon, 2017), on left, and Tasha (Blue Shaquille x Snyder’s Liz, 2012)
~ Tim Esse, Minnesota

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