Kight's Gun Dogs

11/10/2024

Ms. Lady doing a little retrieving work with a quail wing bumper. We took advantage of her high prey drive to introduce her to the blank pistol at this time. One step closer to being field ready....

09/22/2024

06/30/2024

The gang has taken advantage of some down time this off season to upgrade our means of hauling dogs...

02/16/2024

Today was the last day to aggravate Sir Robert White here at home, naturally I burned a couple PTO days and this morning saw the boys and a friend at " Quail Mecca". Bit of a hike to get to but an entire valley of native bunch grass and plum thickets, always find birds there. Right off the bat we had a great point and flew a 25 bird covey. Worked singles until lunch time when our pal had to leave, lots of great dog work and shooting opportunities for everyone. Spent the afternoon working smaller covers with a little success, ended at a place we call the " Old Cellar Cover" an oddity of a place in that we've flown Pheasant, Bobwhites and Woodcock all in the same walk. Today didn't disappoint, Hondo and Remi pointed and flushed at least seven Woodcock. Out of season but still great fun, worked them until the end of shooting light. Beautiful day afield with friends and family, safe to say we went out with a bang...

02/11/2024

Spent this windy Sunday heckling Gentleman Bob with the oldest and middle boys. Still lots of water in my favorite brushy bottoms so we had to improvise again and hunt some overgrown field edges and tangled plum thickets. Moved a few covey's, worked some singles and ate a nice lunch on the tailgate. All in all a great day afield.

11/18/2023

Took advantage of a slow afternoon at work and got out after Gentleman Bob with the oldest boy today. Very warm and dry, lots of bumped birds and even worse shooting but much better than work. Young Wren is coming along nicely, literally Remi's shadow in the field.

11/13/2023

Another great day afield. I had the privilege of working with a few new dog handlers this weekend, nothing better than watching dogs do what God made them to do and their handlers enjoying it...

11/12/2023

Gun dog prospect Gus' family brought him out for opening weekend to run with sister Wren, Mom, Dad and Remi. Spent a great day chasing everything from Ducks to Gentleman Bob. Pups are learning what it means to be a Gun Dog the best way there is, in the field.

11/11/2023

Kicking off opening weekend of Bird Season here at home with one of the pups and owners coming in to train and run a few Woodcock covers. Gundog prospects Wren and Dale got out with the older dogs and did great!

11/11/2023

2023 Youth Waterfowl Hunt was a success!

09/29/2023

We often are asked why we use labs for upland hunting when there are other breeds who are more "fit" for the job and this is why. We have at home working labs and field working labs but they know when to switch it on and off. Our dogs will get along with all the animals we own including birds but when they hit that field the game is on.

09/18/2023

Good to be hunting back home, even if the birds aren't flying....

09/09/2023

A final salute of olive oil and a dusting of bread crumbs to the Prince of the Prairie! Early season Sharptails are one of the most delicious birds I've ever eaten...

09/08/2023

Ever wonder what to do with the rest of the game birds once you eat the breast? One of our favorite things to do with the legs, thighs, backs and any non prime portions of game birds ( rabbit and squirrel too) is to make Yellow rice and black beans with it.

We were all born and raised in Central Florida and this dish is a staple there, brought by the heavy influence of Caribbean people among the population.

I usually start with Spatchcocked birds ( quick YouTube search has many good examples of how to do this). Fillet the breast meat off and sit aside for grilling or frying as usual then:

- Add the remainder of the Spatchcocked birds ( 3-4 rooster pheasant, 12 Quail)to a stock pot with 6 quarts water, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder. No measurements, just add until your ancestors say enough 😉.Bring to a boil and boil for 25-30 minutes with the lid on. Turn of and let cool to make a stock.

- While the birds are boiling, dice one white onion, a couple Cubanelle peppers ( bell will do if Cubanelle aren't available) and set aside.

- Once birds are cool enough to handle, strain them out of the stock. KEEP THE STOCK! And pick all of the meat from the bones. Be careful to sort out the small leg tendons and bones ( pictured) and any blood shot meat or bone chips.

- Bring stock to a boil. Add two bags yellow rice ( we like Vigo found in the Hispanic food aisle at most stores) meat and vegetables.

- Stir steadily for one minute after boiling.

- Reduce to medium heat, cover with lid and simmer with lid on until all water is absorbed.

- Serve with Black Beans (canned are quick and easy) and a good hunk of crusty bread. Cuban bread is best, Italian or French will do.

As pictured is made with Sharptails from this year's trip to the Sandhills. Don't waste those backs, legs and thighs anymore! Recipe works just as well with any small game and a mixed bag is ok too!