Thanks Bobman. After having gone the last eight years with a loveable pooch that wasn't a bird dog, who sadly passed on, I now have a hunting dog again. I have a 14 month old American Water Spaniel that is quickly learning his true calling in life. So I am back in the woods with trusty hunting dog pursuing upland birds. We have already had a number of successful grouse, woodcock and pheasant hunts. I co-operate with the DEC angler diaries and am all too happy to contribute to this effort as well.