I agree that woods time will definitely make a dog better IF you have a dog that has the want to. But I don't think it's the main thing that makes a dog , I think it's more important to linebreed on dogs you like and produce dogs with that want to and then the woods time will make them better and better..
This is what the breeders I revered to were getting at. A lot of hunting time helps but they didn't put an emphasis on it.
I happen to agree. I know of a few fine dogs that hardly ever get worked but when they do get hauled, you better have a good breakfast under your belt. They never miss a beat.
