The Season Debrief for Upland Hunters

Every season teaches you something—if you’re willing to look back honestly. This 2-minute debrief breaks down how your body, your dog, and your systems actually held up in the field. You’ll get a clear score, your biggest gaps, and a tailored off-season plan to come back sharper next fall.

1. How well did your body hold up across long days, rough terrain, and heavy miles this past season? I struggled more than I’d like. I held my own. I felt strong all season.

2. When things got chaotic—flushes, quick corrections, repositioning—how did your handler movement skills hold up? Sloppy or reactive. Decent but inconsistent. Smooth and reliable.

3. How consistently did your dog maintain steadiness, obedience, and focus through the entire season? Unreliable. Mostly solid. Very dependable.

4. How often did fatigue (yours or your dog’s) affect your ability to hunt effectively? Frequently. Occasionally. Rarely.

5. How dialed-in was your field setup—vest, loadout, leads, collar, carry system? Needed major improvement. Worked but wasn’t perfect. Performed extremely well.

6. If you could go back to last spring or summer, how much more structured training would’ve improved your season? A lot. Some. Not much.

7. Overall, how satisfied were you with your performance this season? Not satisfied. Solid, but left room on the table. Very satisfied.

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Forged in the Field helps upland hunters build durability, strength, and stamina so you can hunt longer, hurt less, and keep up with your bird dog all day.

We blend field-tested fitness, handler training, and gear built for the grind.