06/26/2025
In Loving Memory of Hank
It’s with heavy hearts that we share the loss of one of the finest hunting dogs we’ve ever known — our beloved Hank.
Hank wasn’t just a bird dog. He was part of our hunting family, a loyal partner in the field, and a constant presence in the heart of every pheasant season. From the moment his paws hit the ground, Hank gave it everything he had. His nose was sharp, his drive unmatched, and his love for the hunt ran as deep as any man's.
This season won’t be the same without him.
Hank passed away unexpectedly, and while we may never know why, we do know this: he lived doing what he loved. His legacy will live on in the memories we made with him — those crisp mornings, the proud retrieves, and the way he lit up at the sound of a shotgun crack and the flush of wings.
We like to think he’s in heaven now, doing what he was born to do — chasing birds across golden fields, tail high, heart full, and no fences to hold him back.
If you hunted with Hank, you know how special he was to the Bird Down Lodge crew.
A Prayer for Hank
Lord, we thank You for the gift of loyal companions.
You created dogs like Hank with purpose — to work, to serve, and to love unconditionally.
We ask that You welcome him into Your fields above,
Where the sun always shines, the birds fly true, and the hunt never ends.
Watch over him, as he watched over us.
Until we meet again at the edge of the field.
Amen.
Rest easy, Hank. You were one of the best we’ve ever had.
— The Bird Down Lodge Crew
