We walk up with pointers. I don't have a dog myself, but others in the line do. Other dogs (spaniels & retrievers) are used to pick up.
What we do wouldn't suit everyone as it is a lot of walking, usually not easy walking, and little shooting (5 brace would be a good day). If the weather has been wild, the birds can be very wild - and you might see many birds, but all getting up too far ahead of the walking line to get a shot.
If I want guaranteed cartridge use - I go and shoot some clays.
Part of the joy of walked up shooting is that nothing is easy - and any 'success' is so much more 'worthwhile' as a result.
Last edited by JohnfromUK; 09/23/19 02:52 AM.