Great story. I just recently started duck hunting with my 1 year old lab and 23 year old son. One thing I’ve learned. It’s not about the ducks. It’s about spending time with a great dog, family, and friends.
It's funny -- as we film the finale of the series right now, we actually talked about this. The car rides, the camp coffee, the breaking down the day... those are the biggest wins. The ducks are just a side benefit.
Love this! I have Boykins and one was a rescue at 2 1/2 years into his life. He had zero hunting exposure and would not swim or retrieve. Now at age 8 is just as good as the other dogs. Keep it up. Come duck hunt in N AL bring him up to the lake.
This was awesome. I started training my chocolate lab named Ruger at 2 years old. We both went duck hunting for the first time in 2020 and this video is exactly how it went.😂 2021 was the season he got his first retrieve and from there it was on my shooting skills got better and he got more patient and quiet. I actually went hunting with some guys i know and they complimented how well he behaved compared to some professionally trained dogs. I hope you and Riggins get that first retrieve its the best feeling in the world when every comes together. Good luck brother 🤙
Beautifully done video. I understand the excitement and anxiousness you may feel when chasing birds through the sky but I think if you slow down your shots and focus on making a really good first shot that you might find more success. Dont forget to keep swinging the gun while youre shooting and dont look at the bead of the gun, look at the tip of the ducks beak and find your lead! Been duck hunting with my dad and grandfather since before I have my own memories and every bit of success comes from slowing things down. y family hasn't had a duck dog in a few years after putting our last one to rest, I feel that im finally ready to love another dog again and ill be picking up the next generation on March 17 this year!!!
Thanks so much! We’ve thankfully gotten into the duck ponds a bunch this season (2025) and you’re spot on about the shooting tips. The urge to shoot quick, leads me to always be behind the birds. Which… leads to missed shots. And congrats about the newest member of the family! I absolutely love the puppy stage. Seriously, thanks for the kind words and constructive feedback! Really appreciate it.
Loved this. Its amazing because Riggins has no idea you are doing all this for him. To him, hes accompanying you on this journey. But that dog is having the greatest life I think a dog has ever had. Cant wait for Pt.2
my pointer mix is 10 yo. every one says its too late to get him there but seeing this 7 yo lab pick it up like this gives me hope I can give him the experience he was bread for.
This deserves way more views my friend. I can tell how much effort you put into this as well as the season for you and riggins. Next season should be a blast!
@@dorsaloutdoors come on! You have so much time! Y’all inspired me I have a golden retriever and I just look at her and think she needs to be out retrieving those ducks! I’ve never hunted but to say that my husband is excited is an understatement! So again thank you for documenting your journey! Also may I pass along this message from Pastor Gary Keesee Faith Hunt! ruclips.net/user/liveWKeAKt3QCPo?si=GLRRr3AJZan82Njm
I just got a fox red lab puppy, she is 9 weeks old and I've been feeling like not getting into duck hunting would be a huge disservice to her. Now RUclips recommends this.....rip my bank account lol
Loved the video, just missed a few things you said because of the audio that needs to be balanced. What a good dog! He looks just like my lab -gunner. Hope there will be an update next season!
Great video! How many weeks did you train with Riggins before his first hunt? I have a 4 year old golden who shows natural instinct like this but I always figured it was too late and he needed to be trained young.
Thanks! We procrastinated too much if I'm being honest -- starting in November and doing the first hunt late December. (Through that time we did the shotgun test, daily retrieval practice, etc) What made it work was Riggins' instincts. It was really more about unlearning some behaviors that were perfectly fine as a family dog, and adapting those to small pond duck hunting. With each "checkpoint" it ratcheted up the pressure/activity, knowing we were going to have a chance.
I’m in NE Alabama if you want to contact me we can get your boy a bird this season for sure be a little drive for ya but we can find some more productive spots for you and your boy.
Thanks, Josh! We'll follow up with you via email. Really appreciate it because it does look like north Alabama gets a different push of birds than we do down here!
Man this is a helluva an offer. Thanks for believing in Riggins! We've got big plans for opening day, but if that falls through we'll sprint up to North Carolina.
Amazing story thank you for sharing. if I may as a shooting instructor offer some advice, slow down, the shells that you are shooting are probably pushing out pellets close to 900 MPH, so use your eyes first lock on the bird's beak or something outstanding on the bird, like a color on its neck or head, then get into your gun, match the speed of the bird with your swing of the gun while looking at nothing but the bird and trust your hands to get the gun where it needs to be before pulling the trigger. Don't rip off three shots in a row without having some type of visual connection to the bird. Riggins will thank you for it.
Really appreciate this. And it's funny you mention the "slow down" part because I've been doing a lot of clay work this summer and that's been the key. Not rushing the shot, pinpointing an area, and pacing. Now, not going to boldly proclaim it's all "fixed" haha but there's a chance.
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Great story and editing, love it!!
Really appreciate it! This was a relief in a sea of other negative comments 😂
Lovely, really enjoyed it!
Thanks so much!
Amazing Film that shows the reality of hunting, unlike these limit out channels. Need more!!!
Thanks Danny! There's more coming for sure!
It's really just all about the dog anyway... Good work
Thanks!
Great story. I just recently started duck hunting with my 1 year old lab and 23 year old son. One thing I’ve learned. It’s not about the ducks. It’s about spending time with a great dog, family, and friends.
It's funny -- as we film the finale of the series right now, we actually talked about this. The car rides, the camp coffee, the breaking down the day... those are the biggest wins. The ducks are just a side benefit.
Love this! I have Boykins and one was a rescue at 2 1/2 years into his life. He had zero hunting exposure and would not swim or retrieve. Now at age 8 is just as good as the other dogs. Keep it up. Come duck hunt in N AL bring him up to the lake.
Thanks, Tom! We'd love to make the trek. Y'all seeing any good pushes of birds in this snow?
This was awesome. I started training my chocolate lab named Ruger at 2 years old. We both went duck hunting for the first time in 2020 and this video is exactly how it went.😂 2021 was the season he got his first retrieve and from there it was on my shooting skills got better and he got more patient and quiet. I actually went hunting with some guys i know and they complimented how well he behaved compared to some professionally trained dogs. I hope you and Riggins get that first retrieve its the best feeling in the world when every comes together. Good luck brother 🤙
Thanks, Cody! We're counting down the days to November 29, because it does feel like all the pieces are there. Just need a little bit of luck..
🤣 More Riggins! Loved the film and the dog even more.
Great shoot
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Beautifully done video. I understand the excitement and anxiousness you may feel when chasing birds through the sky but I think if you slow down your shots and focus on making a really good first shot that you might find more success. Dont forget to keep swinging the gun while youre shooting and dont look at the bead of the gun, look at the tip of the ducks beak and find your lead!
Been duck hunting with my dad and grandfather since before I have my own memories and every bit of success comes from slowing things down.
y family hasn't had a duck dog in a few years after putting our last one to rest, I feel that im finally ready to love another dog again and ill be picking up the next generation on March 17 this year!!!
Thanks so much! We’ve thankfully gotten into the duck ponds a bunch this season (2025) and you’re spot on about the shooting tips. The urge to shoot quick, leads me to always be behind the birds. Which… leads to missed shots.
And congrats about the newest member of the family! I absolutely love the puppy stage.
Seriously, thanks for the kind words and constructive feedback! Really appreciate it.
@@dorsaloutdoors Its my pleasure. looking forward to more updates!
You'll get one next year! Loved this video.
Thanks! Mighttttt have some news about that soon
Finally in my old life my goose blind is on my property.
I am training my dog to hunt test at 5 years old. Will see.
Love it! Riggins is the best.
Loved this. Its amazing because Riggins has no idea you are doing all this for him. To him, hes accompanying you on this journey. But that dog is having the greatest life I think a dog has ever had. Cant wait for Pt.2
Thanks! That was something I didn't realize until we were 1/2 through the edit. That Riggins, was having a blast regardless of "success"
@@dorsaloutdoorshello nice video i have hunting videos on youtube
my pointer mix is 10 yo. every one says its too late to get him there but seeing this 7 yo lab pick it up like this gives me hope I can give him the experience he was bread for.
And he'll honestly just love the adventure and "going" part. That's what was so cool about all this.
This deserves way more views my friend. I can tell how much effort you put into this as well as the season for you and riggins. Next season should be a blast!
Thanks! I really appreciate it. Of course it was a blast to film/experience... but also the edit was a bear 😆
So so good! Hung on for the whole thing! Way to go Riggins!!
Thanks, Jennifer! We’re still out here working for Nov 29 🫡
@@dorsaloutdoors come on! You have so much time! Y’all inspired me I have a golden retriever and I just look at her and think she needs to be out retrieving those ducks! I’ve never hunted but to say that my husband is excited is an understatement! So again thank you for documenting your journey! Also may I pass along this message from Pastor Gary Keesee Faith Hunt! ruclips.net/user/liveWKeAKt3QCPo?si=GLRRr3AJZan82Njm
@@jenniferstack4458 Thanks, Jennifer! I really appreciate it!
Love this story, i just finished training my first duck and it’s the best thing ever to have someone to hunt with
Thanks! Really appreciate it. Totally agree
Great video! Currently training my 1 year old chocolate lab!
Thanks! Good luck out there-- Riggins was ready for the Alabama opener this year. The ducks? not so much.
I just got a fox red lab puppy, she is 9 weeks old and I've been feeling like not getting into duck hunting would be a huge disservice to her. Now RUclips recommends this.....rip my bank account lol
Haha for Riggins and company we’ve actually kept it bearable! Public land+ discount shells + lots of self training… way cheaper than fishing so far!
@ there's hope for me! lol I'm also a fishing only person, btw this doc was awesome, I was so emotionally invested in Riggins!
God bless this video
Loved the video, just missed a few things you said because of the audio that needs to be balanced. What a good dog! He looks just like my lab -gunner. Hope there will be an update next season!
Thanks, we'll get the audio dialed in for the next one! And yes-- we're currently in the Alabama woods filming now...
Great video! How many weeks did you train with Riggins before his first hunt? I have a 4 year old golden who shows natural instinct like this but I always figured it was too late and he needed to be trained young.
Thanks! We procrastinated too much if I'm being honest -- starting in November and doing the first hunt late December. (Through that time we did the shotgun test, daily retrieval practice, etc)
What made it work was Riggins' instincts. It was really more about unlearning some behaviors that were perfectly fine as a family dog, and adapting those to small pond duck hunting. With each "checkpoint" it ratcheted up the pressure/activity, knowing we were going to have a chance.
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I’m in NE Alabama if you want to contact me we can get your boy a bird this season for sure be a little drive for ya but we can find some more productive spots for you and your boy.
Thanks, Josh! We'll follow up with you via email. Really appreciate it because it does look like north Alabama gets a different push of birds than we do down here!
Two questions. Has Riggins got a duck? And are you in NC? Shoot me a message. This will happen by the grace of god
Man this is a helluva an offer. Thanks for believing in Riggins! We've got big plans for opening day, but if that falls through we'll sprint up to North Carolina.
Amazing story thank you for sharing. if I may as a shooting instructor offer some advice, slow down, the shells that you are shooting are probably pushing out pellets close to 900 MPH, so use your eyes first lock on the bird's beak or something outstanding on the bird, like a color on its neck or head, then get into your gun, match the speed of the bird with your swing of the gun while looking at nothing but the bird and trust your hands to get the gun where it needs to be before pulling the trigger. Don't rip off three shots in a row without having some type of visual connection to the bird. Riggins will thank you for it.
Really appreciate this. And it's funny you mention the "slow down" part because I've been doing a lot of clay work this summer and that's been the key. Not rushing the shot, pinpointing an area, and pacing.
Now, not going to boldly proclaim it's all "fixed" haha but there's a chance.
@@dorsaloutdoors don't hesitate to reach out if I can ever be of any help. Go Riggins!
wonderful write up!
thank you for that