SoCal pesting with my new buddy!

It’s been a while since last time I went hunting/pesting. I got this new pup a few months ago, now he is almost four months old and ready for training, specially for waterfowl hunting.
I took him out to see how he does with squirrels and he didn’t disappoint.
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This is the best time of the year to go out pesting, beautiful weather, the flowers are blooming everywhere, just gorgeous!

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He spotted a couple young ones playing but I let them passed, too small.
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I spotted a medium size squirrel about 86yards according to my range finder.
It was a solid shot on the chest area. This 29.5gr NSA slugs hit with authority!


The Veteran was dead on!

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Here showing him the game, he was very interested and was all over the squirrel, a good sign!!!

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We got another one, I chose this one a little closer 55 yards, so he could see it. As soon as he heard the Thwaakk! He went straight at him. I felt so proud seeing him going for it and retrieving it!

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After sometime of been hiking, we took a little break under a tree just to relax and absorb all the beauty of nature.

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Dad the squirrels can’t see me here.

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He was very interested on the birds too, cant wait for waterfowl and upland season!

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The squirrels were very skidish but we managed to get at least 12. All of them within 50-100 yards.
After a few hours of hiking we decided to come back to camp for a good lunch and target shooting.

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Just chillaxing!

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I brought my old trusty 30cal Edgun, I was surprised that it was shooting great and holding air since last time I filled it up, which was almost two years ago.
The Veteran is one of my favorites, sooo reliable!
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After shooting some targets we decided to pack up and go to a different spot to spend the night.

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Very cool day in the outdoors with great company!!!🐶
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Renz
 
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Renz!!! Been a long time pal! Would LOVE to meet your buddy. Let's make it happen this summer! Man, when he grows into those ears, paws & skin he'll be a monster! Absolutely beautiful.
Gerry

Thank you Gerry! Yeah its been a while, I don’t post as often as I used to but I check the forum once a while.
Yes let’s plan an outing, i work remote so I’m available anytime.

Renz