#13 From Puppies to Hunting Maps to Spring

Learn how Ann spends the off season preparing the upland hunting maps you love. When she's not immersed in maps, Ann is fully engaged in raising puppies and generously providing tips to ensure that new owners have a smooth transition welcoming these new companions into their homes.

Learn questions to ask any breeder about feeding and socialization. Hear Ann's philosophy on keeping your puppies' world small to set them up for success. For example, she recommends having a small fence in the backyard when you let them out to go to the bathroom. This way the puppy can’t get too far away from you. You are more in control and not chasing them. They will learn to go to the bathroom and come back to you. Then when you go for walks together it feels like a special occasion that you do together.

How did the winter affect bird numbers? Ann discusses upland hunting areas that are in drought or overly wet.