The Four Weeks That Decide October: Quail Prep While Dove Is Still Open
The dove split closes on the 15th and quail is a month out. That gap is the most useful four weeks on the California upland calendar and the easiest to waste. What we are actually doing with ours.
Dog Conditioning for Early-September Heat
Sept. 1 is a heat event for a dog. A dogless editor reports what Peter's 2.5-week conditioning ramp with Alan actually looks like — first-light windows, water, pads, the scale — and the go/no-go morning call that outranks all of it.
Heat Safety for Bird Dogs: California Off-Season Conditioning as Temps Rise
California bird dog heat safety as spring temps climb — recognizing hyperthermia, water access, timing runs, and conditioning honestly through the off-season.
