The girls and I arrived back in PA a few days before Thanksgiving. I had hoped to hunt Kansas for a week on the way back but of course, the weather nixed that. It called for 2 days of torrential downpours followed by 3 days of high winds (40mph+). All …
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I am thrilled to announce the expected litter of Laurel Mountain Llewellin Setter Puppies. Totem was bred to a Laurel Mountain Llewellin Setter, Dylan (out of Santana by Count), Dylan’s family is from northern Michigan. He is a fine Llew and loves to hunt wild and wilely Montana Pheasants. Totem …
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There hasn’t been much to report about life where I’ll work and stay for the next 3 months, so I haven’t reported anything. There is a lot I’d like to say, but I decided to wait about a month and settle in a bit longer before making statements. My initial …
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I was fairly excited to receive the notification on my cell phone that there was a winter weather advisory–and for here instead of the normal advisories for the U.P. (because I can’t bear to turn them off; yes, I’m still living in denial)–calling for several inches of snow early this …
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“More than the Mountain and the grouse, there were those setters… I see myself in each of them, what I gave them and how they shaped me, losing a piece of my heart as each was taken from me.” George Bird Evans The dog, when he approaches the briars, looks …
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It was a slow adventure day with the puppies. It was very warm and we didn’t get out for the morning play time adventure because it took me forever to get caught up on other chores after the kennel chores were finally done. By then it was too warm for …
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The temperatures have finally fallen into the 70s here and what a welcome relief from the mid-90s! The pups and I get …
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Hello All! Things are hopping here with sooo much fun with the puppies! It is hard to believe Gale and Hazel’s puppies …
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The blessings of beautiful puppies has really lifted my spirits–although whose spirits would not be lifted by puppies? Right? Find the good …
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Born on the 3rd of July, a patriotic-themed litter was obvious. We’ve had a few over the years so I hope I …
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Maddie was rolling around in the grass and then sat up like this. I couldn’t help but take the shot and I …
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With a heavy heart, I had to leave Bruce Crossing–along with Scott, my son, most of the adult dogs, and Tori and her …
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This should sum things up! Click on the photo below to view the latest video montage: More updates coming soon. Don’t …
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Kea whelped 9 puppies overnight. One, the very last, was stillborn, so we have 8 beautiful puppies–5 females and 3 males (all …
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A bit unbelievable, but the snow pack is gone–and it’s only March 14th! Crazy. I’m thrilled in one sense because I can …
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The thaw has started here in the Northwoods. We’ve had temperatures into the 50s over the past week. There are spots of …
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A few photos for Throwback Thursday from a hunt on March 14th, 2009 back in PA. Lots of fun with friends and …
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This has to be my absolute all-time favorite photo. Looking at it takes me back to that moment as if it …
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This is us; this is what we do. The first (draft) in a serious of videos I’m putting together as time allows. …
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Hi All! We hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving holiday spent with you loved ones and maybe even a little upland hunting. …
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And yet another adventure-filled day at LML! Headed to the airport to fly Maker to his new home yesterday, but the flight …
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Mia and Count puppies have arrived! It was a long 26-hours with Mia. Her temperature dropped yesterday and she started the usual …
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Well, the Ruffed Grouse season is out for a few weeks while the sacred (to those who partake) Whitetail Deer season has …
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Hi All! It’s been a very dreary week with lots of rain, which we really needed, but uck, rain is no …
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The temperatures warmed up a bit today–in the low 60s–although it was windy and the bugs bad and not so good for …
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Affectionately nicknamed by some guests, Alma and Cono became Trouble and Maker. 🙂 Kea’s little darlings are coming along and becoming a …
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Hi All, We have the first week of Ruffed Grouse Season 2015 under our belts and it’s been a busy one! Not …
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Hi All! There is so much going on here at Laurel Mt. Llewellins that I can barely keep my head on straight, …
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We are thrilled to announce the arrival of Kea’s puppies. She whelped 7 beautiful babies–3 girls and 4 boys last night, September …
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Tori and Steele puppies are really coming along. All have opened their eyes and they are cruising around the box like they …
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The big week has finally arrived and some very excited folks can be picking their pups from the Independence Litter, born July …
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Hello all, Please pardon the long delay in updates again. I’ve been away, but am back and getting caught up. Santana & …
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Hi all, We are thrilled to let you all know Santana had her puppies yesterday, July 1st, 2015. She whelped four females …
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Seven of the Wildcats (or 7+ a nose). Santana’s babies are quickly outgrowing the whelping box. They spend more time out …
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Happy Thanksgiving All! We hope you enjoyed time with family and time to reflect on all things to be so grateful for. …
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No matter how close we are to another person, few human relationships are as free from strife, disagreement, and frustration as …
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The countdown is on. It’s less than three weeks until opening day of the 2014 Ruffed Grouse season. It’s what we live …
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The Ruffed Grouse season opens here in the Northwoods in 22 days! Are you ready? When does the season open in your …
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Born, July 1st, 2014, Kea (Lady Bird x Ike “Peaks” Litter 2011) and Count (Shay x Luke) puppies are almost three weeks …
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Aptly themed, “The Gunslingers,” Lady Bird & Steele puppies are coming along great. They turned 3-weeks old today and will have their …
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With just a few days left before Santana’s pups start leaving, we’ve had our hands full getting ready; trying to give them lots …
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Hello all! I hope you are enjoying a fantastic week in your corner of the world. It has been a good one, …
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Hello all, I have so much to share that I don’t know where to begin and I can’t decide if I should …
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Santana’s pups are coming along very nicely; they are growing in to quite a good-looking bunch and are now becoming bold and inquisitive and quickly outgrowing the puppy room. I’m not sure I can keep them in there for much longer.
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The PA Rivers puppies are now three-weeks old. They get cuter every minute and personalities are starting to emerge. They have had several …
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Beautiful Nashua whelped 7 beautiful pups last night, Monday, June 9th, 2014. We have 3 boys and 4 girls. All seem to …
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It’s amazing how fast two weeks can fly by, isn’t it? The wee babes are two weeks old tonight. They’ve opened their …
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