Firelight SettersThe goals behind the event were to provide an opportunity for serious hunter-breeders to see each other’s dogs hunt as well as to have time to discuss topics impacting the dogs we love with the overall goal of figuring out how to keep these Ryman-type setters alive and well for future generations to…
Firelight Setters
Breeding goals are for athletic dogs with style, intensity and precocious natural ability. Small breeder with 50 years in Setters. These are my personal gun dogs and hunted extensively on multiple species of wild birds in both forest and on prairie. F50/M60-65 lbs. OFA, BAER, VPI. Typically 1 litter a year by advance reservation. Northern Michigan. website email
Tonight’s post is a short one because it has been a very busy day with hunts and a number of Ryman enthusiasts joining our Gathering. That, and animated conversations around the table have resulted in a number of rather late nights this week. There is unanimous consent that it has been…
The temperatures dropped notably on Day 5 but enthusiasm and hunting continued at the same high level. Breeder members have arranged shared hunts each day and have greatly enjoyed the time together and seeing each others dogs at work. Tonight’s shared dinner was a full turkey dinner with stuffing and gravy.…
We all had a good day and some had a great day. One of the highlights today was a covey find and point by a member’s barely 6 month old pup, the pup’s first wild bird point. All bird dog owners know how memorable that moment truly is. As you can see, some…
Another sunny and pleasant day for bird hunting although the infamous Kansas wind did kick up for part of the day. But it did not dampen the enthusiasm and drive of the breeder hunters and everyone was out hitting covers. Both dogs and hunters have quickly figured out the habitat and quail and…
Day 2 gave us a beautiful sunny Kansas day with temps in the low 40’s. Members scattered across the countryside, familiarizing themselves with the new-to-them habitat and terrain. Reports at the end of the day found that everyone had been successful getting into birds. Grouse hunters expressed surprise at how fast wild…
The conversation is lively this evening in the beautiful lodge while dedicated Ryman Setter breeders gather after our first day in the fields of Kansas. Topics of health and history are mixed with stories of the day’s hunts over a delicious meal with wine and beer from a local brewery. The dogs…