Temperatures are already in the 70's and skies are overcast. There is a threat of rain most of the day.
The Spangler's property is beautiful rolling hills. The test faces east and our winds are southwest at 9 mph. There will be moments of gust as storms roll through.
We are located on the west side of a steep draw. All three stations are located on the other side of the draw are equally as high up but on the other side. The marks go around the horn from left to right. The field is dotted with small trees and a couple of hay bales. The grounds are mowed hay meadows strips.
The left gun, hen pheasant sits nearly atop the hill in an area of un-mowed cover at 272 yards. It is thrown left and two gunners will retire after the bird is sent.
The second gun, hen pheasant sits halfway up hill with a small line of trees to allow them to retire. This hen pheasant is thrown left landing in heavier cover at 135 yards. The two guns will retire.
The last bird, hen mallard flyer, is shot angle back to the right into heavy cover edged in trees landing approximately 125 yards.
The gun
report echos down the draw and the dog is on his way. This test is
taking between 6- 8 minutes for the dog to bring back all three birds.
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| 6th Series Land Triple with Two Retired and a Flyer |
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| Drone Diagrams by Pat Burns of Elite Retrievers |
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| Sketch of the Sixth Series by Cary Hunkel |