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Welcome to the Hunting Update page for Delaware River Labradors website. The 2008/2009 season is approaching. The field has been planted with strips of switchgrass and little bluestem and will provide better cover for winter hunting. Please call or email to reserve a date or to have any questions answered. Today is election day and I hope you all exercise your privilege. This past weekend saw Saturday afternoon's hunt attended by Ed Sykes, with Rease Roche and his grandson, David. They put out a bunch of pheasants and did well, going fifteen out of sixteen. Sunday morning had Jonathan Needles, Pete Keller along with Brad and Hank. A mix of pheasants and chukars filled the bag. The guys enjoyed a beautiful morning and a good hunt. Sunday afternoon had Peter Polus down from Herkimer with Jeff and Zack. Peter has a down payment on a Duff/Muddy pup and wanted to hunt over them. He left satisfied with their performances and is looking foward to getting his dog. There is only one weekend until I have to temporarily close the preserve due to the rifle season for deer. A few openings remain, so call to book. The American Labrador Association (APLA) Fall Hunt Test was held on 9/20 & 9/21 in Rileyville, PA. Duff achieved his Grand Master Pointing Retriever title, which is the "Holy Grail" in the APLA. This makes Duff the only GMPR east of Michigan, to my knowledge. Muddy also got her Advanced Pointing Retriever title. It was a good weekend for my dogs and myself. Adie had her litter on 10/1 and the result was two males and one female, all black. Muddy and Duff are now breeding, with that litter due to arrive in late December. and that should result in a tri-colored litter. Six of the eight pups from her last litter are pointing for their new owners. The other two were sold for pets, so we'll never know! Get in touch for this one!
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Delaware River Labradors Upland Hunts (DRL) opened in September of 2006. A lease of 355 acres has been secured near Long Eddy, NY in the area known as Acidalia. The property is at the corners of Neer and Neer Hill Roads and includes two upland areas. The preserve season begins on September 1 and lasts until March 31, or until my bird supply is exhausted. Pheasants and chukars are available to provide sport for the gunners. Standard upland packages include either twelve pheasants or chukars. Extra birds may be added to the package at the time the reservation is made in any combination. Custom hunts packages can also be had if so desired.
Guided hunts allow the clients to hunt with Duff, Adie and Muddy. All three dogs are hunt test titled. Duff, Adie and Muddy are currently performing the work of finding and retrieving birds. Adie is being bred as of this writing and will be off the roster until she recovers from her upcoming litter. SAFETY is the first priority at DRL. While not required by the New York DEC, DRL requires that flourescent orange be worn on the head and about the shoulders. A safety talk will given prior to each hunt, with standard safe gun-handling procedures gone over. No alcohol is allowed prior to and during hunts. While it's a sign of the times, insurance regulations require a release be signed by each member of the hunting party. DRL recommends #5 or #6 shot in high brass be used for pheasants. For chukars, #6 or #7 1/2 shot will suffice. Appropriate attire will add to your enjoyment. Waterproof boots are recommended. Waterproof pants will also help keep you comfortable in the field. Layered clothing will enable to you to add or subtract, as conditions dictate. Lodging is available in the area. I am most happy to help in arranging accomodations. There are also a number of excellent restaurants and I can , again, make recommendations to suit your tastes.
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