Left to Right: Jesse, Tony and Aaron getting cozy!

                                       This has been a tradition for us now for about 4 years. Its always good for some laughs as you can see in the picture above we got one hotel room on the trip out with two double beds for 5 guys, ha ha. Carl and I shared a bed and the other three guys awkwardly enough seemed excited about spending the night "nuts-to-butts" haha something we will be joking about for years to come. Pheasant hunting is a lot more fun and social than bowhunting due to the fact that you don't hunt these animals by yourself nor is being silent a neccessity. Its just a great time getting some friends and family together to enjoy the hunt, each others company and some solid dog work. This hunt is especially important to me since my hunting dog Honey is nearing 12 years old now, which is pretty ancient for a hunting dog and I never know when the last time I will get to take her hunting will be. I geneally don't consider myself a dog/pet person, I don't like most other dogs because they lack respect, manners and discipline that an animal should be taught by its owner,but Honey is a rare breed. I get nostalgic and choked up a bit just thinking about my dog's time coming to an end. I got her when I was 15 raised her up from a pup and thats why she is so bonded to me I think. In a room full of 20 people she only cares what I am doing, the rest of my family pampers her, while I make sure she is not forgetting her discipline and obedience skills and yet she always prefers being at my side over anyone else's, I guess dogs, like people crave discipline and love and respect anyone that cares enough for them to give it to them. Ever since she was a tiny pup she would follow me everywhere even if it meant jumping into the lake before she was strong enough to swim for very long, she has always wanted to be by my side! I could not be more grateful for the amazing memories she has provided my hunting buddy's and I with while waterfowl and pheasant hunting over her, she has also been outstanding at protecting my parents home when my Mother is home alone. Now in her old age I do not have the stomach to discipline the sweet old dog anymore when she steals food from the table, she listens so well and is so patient with my nephew that is two when he decides to harass her I know we will never have a dog like this one again I hope she hangs on a while longer, but here is to giving her the appreciation and respect she deserves in my eyes!