Firelight SettersWe 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…
Let’s face it. When a hunter and their family decide to get a Ryman Setter puppy everyone has a picture in their head of what lies ahead. The hunter imagines a beautiful dog locked on point on a bird. The kids imagine a cute puppy that will play and sleep with them. The…
You can purchase your KS hunting license online and print it out at home. If you can do this, I recommend it as it will save you time. You will see a statement that anyone born after July 1, 1957 needs to provide proof that they have taken Hunter’s Education training. If you…
I have received a number of questions from folks planning to attend the Ryman Gathering in January. Usually if one person is wondering about something others are too so I thought I would post some answers publically. Please feel free to ask questions, I’ll answer what I can. I moved from Vermont to…