Recover Lightly Hit Gamebirds
Keep your eye on a bird's head after you shoot. Dead gamebirds and waterfowl fall with their heads hanging down. A bird that falls with its head up is only crippled and will run for cover or swim away. Be ready to shoot again the instant such a bird hits the ground or water. Direct your dog to pick up cripples first, leaving easy-to-find clean kills for last.