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- Thu Jan 02, 2014 12:56 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Choke for grouse
- Replies: 28
- Views: 13937
Re: Choke for grouse
I use skeet in bottom and modified in top, in case I miss with the first.
- Thu Dec 26, 2013 9:46 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Retrive and Backing
- Replies: 26
- Views: 10949
Re: Retrive and Backing
Breeding for strong natural retrieving overlaps all desire wants. With strong desire in all aspects of the dog it is generally easier to train the dog to higher levels. IM0 FF is just a method for molding the retrieve to your wants and expectations and to create a proper clean, finished retrieve. It...
- Wed Dec 11, 2013 10:02 am
- Forum: Off Topic Forum
- Topic: Trust the Canadians !
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2822
Re: Trust the Canadians !
IT seems worth pursuing.
I just also read an article about Tumeric. (spice) Luckily the side effect is it taste good in many foods and no harm no foul.
I just also read an article about Tumeric. (spice) Luckily the side effect is it taste good in many foods and no harm no foul.
- Wed Dec 11, 2013 9:48 am
- Forum: Off Topic Forum
- Topic: Season's Greetings thread
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7043
Re: Season's Greetings thread
Hey GH great Self portrait.
Merry Christmas all. Enjoy the reason and enjoy the family.
Rick and Janet.
![Mr. Green :mrgreen:](./images/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif)
![Mr. Green :mrgreen:](./images/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif)
Merry Christmas all. Enjoy the reason and enjoy the family.
Rick and Janet.
- Wed Dec 11, 2013 9:46 am
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: Appalachian Grouse
- Replies: 53
- Views: 39725
Re: Appalachian Grouse
Geesh guys sound like you might start hunting big foot, might have more sightings. Sorry, it is that way down there. Good luck guys.
Rick
Rick
- Tue Dec 03, 2013 9:19 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Decoys?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 9710
Re: Decoys?
Issac: You should check out the Pattern books by Tom Matus, Shroud, Grayson etc. Many times in used book stores you can find the pattern books. They are fairly cheap, good reference and of course you have dead ducks to look at as well. I use pine, for bodies. Used to use cedar but the dust is killer...
- Sun Dec 01, 2013 3:28 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Decoys?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 9710
Re: Decoys?
Issac:
Just to add a little to the hunt: Carve up some of your own. They are not as easy to use or carry around but it is neat to see the ducks come into them.
My woodduck set is all hand carved and painted.
But There are many great market decoys.
Just to add a little to the hunt: Carve up some of your own. They are not as easy to use or carry around but it is neat to see the ducks come into them.
My woodduck set is all hand carved and painted.
But There are many great market decoys.
- Tue Nov 19, 2013 2:02 pm
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: pup's 1st duck hunt...tips?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 16321
Re: 1st duck hunt...tips?
When the duck is down, the dog may not mark it properly if at all. The dead ducks will look like everything else in the water. So if your dog is not trained with hand signals to get it down wind of the dead duck, carry a few rocks to toss at the duck when your dog is looking in that direction.
- Tue Nov 19, 2013 1:56 pm
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: But wait ... what would you pay?
- Replies: 127
- Views: 55407
Re: But wait ... what would you pay?
Glad I do not have to pay. Hope never have to. I allow folks on my little piece for deer hunting and as long as they don't shoot me the dogs, house, or wife they are good to go.
- Mon Nov 18, 2013 7:25 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Question...
- Replies: 20
- Views: 7229
Re: Question...
The USSR no longer exists.
- Sun Nov 17, 2013 7:23 pm
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: Grouse! picture
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4497
Re: Grouse! picture
Congratulations. Sounds like some good work. Sure to be proud.
- Thu Nov 14, 2013 6:52 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Bad bird reports?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 12227
Re: Bad bird reports?
I did not see it was WA. Sorry. But what is hand country?
- Wed Nov 13, 2013 10:03 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Bad bird reports?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 12227
Re: Bad bird reports?
Or not hunting where the blizzard Hit?
- Wed Nov 13, 2013 8:04 am
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: Circling the bird, do you know how to train for it?
- Replies: 104
- Views: 50234
Re: Circling the bird, do you know how to train for it?
Well: I have enjoyed watching my Black Bart dog and old Dexter dog do this. Since those two have passed, I do not have a grouse dog that does that. I got to actually see the work they did a few times and each of those times was successful. AT first when Dexter did it I thought he was creeping in on ...
Re: Grouse
I do not think you should use the wing for pointing and bird work. But you can use It for retrieving work. Wrap it on his favorite bumper etc.
Keep taking him out if you can.
Keep taking him out if you can.
Re: Grouse
What your pup did is good work for the most part. He held point, he followed up on the track.. He bumped the bird simply because he has not the experience to know how hard to push or not push. You have a good prospect. Keep hunting. Oh, this may not be the most popular idea but is what I do for a yo...
- Tue Nov 12, 2013 6:58 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: grouse dogs
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5857
Re: grouse dogs
Any breed can be a great grouse dog. It is mostly about, caution, intelligence and an honest dog with a good nose. Helps a lot if they can follow a track. Experience on the Ruff is the key like anything. I like my dogs broke to wing, shot and till I send for the retrieve. When you do this the dog is...
- Mon Nov 11, 2013 9:40 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: GSP will not come out of his Kennel
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2798
Re: GSP will not come out of his Kennel
Just me but it seems kind of unlikely that the TV whistle is being associated with the fire alarms and that he has held on to that for that amount of time. Has something else happened or are you making a fuss when he is in the house during a game and a whistle is blown. Are you animated when a call ...
- Mon Nov 11, 2013 8:41 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Getting the dog to "play"
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6885
Re: Getting the dog to "play"
How long have you had the dog?
- Mon Nov 11, 2013 8:35 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Upland boots, struggling
- Replies: 32
- Views: 16135
Re: Upland boots, struggling
Ruff, is that the perfect hunter? Perfect for me. 8) They were called the elk hunter. They look just like the Bear hunter but less insulation. I got them at Gander MT. They were rugged. All leather construction, I put different inner souls. softer with an arch. I only wear one pair of socks, not co...
- Sun Nov 10, 2013 10:46 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Maine Grouse trip next year- some questions
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3232
Re: Maine Grouse trip next year- some questions
It only is the law when hunting during fire arm season for moose and deer. Not sure about off season bear hunting, dog and baiting.moxiebob wrote:if you hunt in maine blaze orange is the law , and dont forget to hunt the edges of the swamps there cant be some great woodcock shooting also
moxiebob
- Sun Nov 10, 2013 10:44 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Upland boots, struggling
- Replies: 32
- Views: 16135
Re: Upland boots, struggling
I have the Mendel Cabelas boot, pretty comfortable, light, no leaks yet. Second year on them. My favorite boot of all time was the Irish Setter Elk Hunter. Those were tough, comfortable and never leaked. Got near 5 years out of them before I wore a hole in the side of one. Still did not leak. Wish I...
- Sat Nov 09, 2013 8:50 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Brittanies in America
- Replies: 26
- Views: 10330
Re: Brittanies in America
AKC has Brittanies as one breed, Any Black being a disqualification in Show/confirmation.
UKC has separated the two.
EB and AB: The EB follows the FCI rules and has show and field. Black is part of the standard and happily accepted in the show rings and field trials.
UKC has separated the two.
EB and AB: The EB follows the FCI rules and has show and field. Black is part of the standard and happily accepted in the show rings and field trials.
- Mon Nov 04, 2013 8:02 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Maine Grouse trip next year- some questions
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3232
Re: Maine Grouse trip next year- some questions
Where you going? One thing to remember: We have some pretty wild swings in temperature. Does not bother dog so much but you. I use a kennel box even though it is here at home. Dogs get dirty and muddy. Make sure if you are hunting Paper company land that you choose spur roads and not the travel road...
- Wed Oct 30, 2013 8:06 am
- Forum: Off Topic Forum
- Topic: Moose
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4305
Re: Moose
That is going to be some good eatin right there.
- Wed Oct 30, 2013 8:03 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: New Ruger Red Label on shelves
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4208
Re: New Ruger Red Label on shelves
I have two Ruger Reds: My favorite is the 20g.Mine has the engraving of gthe grouse on the side but the gold leaf or what ever it is, is worn out and gone. I use that exclusively for Ruffs and in NSTRA trials. Absolutely love it now. I bought It he second year they came out. Twice had problems with ...
- Mon Oct 28, 2013 10:06 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Kennel building questions
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2565
Re: Kennel building questions
Hey Mark: I have just a 4 run, part outside under roof and the other 5ft, inside in a heated garage. Have a house inside and crate out side. I run the heat in the garage at 45 to 50, that is mostly for me when I go out for projects. I have feed hay inside and out side. two of my French Britts move f...
- Tue Oct 22, 2013 10:16 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: A misunderstanding maybe ?
- Replies: 62
- Views: 24573
Re: A misunderstanding maybe ?
This is getting ridiculous. :roll:
- Mon Oct 21, 2013 7:54 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Tragic Fire at Almost Heaven GSPS - Bruce Shaffer
- Replies: 30
- Views: 18268
Re: Tragic Fire at Almost Heaven GSPS - Bruce Shaffer
Bruce:
You and your family are in our prayers. I can not even imagine what you all are going through.
So sorry for your Loss and your clients Loss.
Rick and Janet.
You and your family are in our prayers. I can not even imagine what you all are going through.
So sorry for your Loss and your clients Loss.
Rick and Janet.
- Sun Oct 20, 2013 7:02 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: A misunderstanding maybe ?
- Replies: 62
- Views: 24573
Re: A misunderstanding maybe ?
What are the objectives in the jack firs, alders, poplar/aspen, apple orchard etc. There are too many so a dog that cuts the grove and cuts it again and uses its nose will find the objective. THe Ruffy. The objectives that are obvious in the fields are not as defined in the woods or too large to be ...
- Mon Oct 07, 2013 6:23 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Steady to wsf without whoa
- Replies: 22
- Views: 8813
Re: Steady to wsf without whoa
One to add to what has been said.
Use the flush to mean whoa.
Use the gun to mean whoa.
Use the flush to mean whoa.
Use the gun to mean whoa.
- Sat Oct 05, 2013 4:37 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Pheasant Tracking
- Replies: 17
- Views: 7599
Re: Pheasant Tracking
IMO Really?Brazosvalleyvizslas wrote:I dont do it because it does effect other things including how they point. If you dont compete in Trials then maybe it wont hurt you but I have not found ANY reason why this part of the test is useful.
Sorry It does not.
- Sat Oct 05, 2013 4:35 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: PennHip Question
- Replies: 23
- Views: 10924
Re: PennHip Question
.65 is not good. I have a french brit that was scored as such in both hips, she has hip displaysia. You can see it affect her more now that she is 7 . I know of breeders out there that would take that and breed to a dog with lower numbers and dangle the papers in front of people like it would be an...
- Fri Oct 04, 2013 6:26 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: PennHip Question
- Replies: 23
- Views: 10924
Re: PennHip Question
.65 is not good.
I have a french brit that was scored as such in both hips, she has hip displaysia. You can see it affect her more now that she is 7 .
I have a french brit that was scored as such in both hips, she has hip displaysia. You can see it affect her more now that she is 7 .
- Thu Oct 03, 2013 9:11 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Pointer doesn't drink enough. Any ideas???
- Replies: 23
- Views: 9013
Re: Pointer doesn't drink enough. Any ideas???
I for years worried about My GSP Mercy; I do not know how she survives yet she does, 14 years almost. Now that she is so old, I do now put water and canned food just to make sure she eats and gets enough water to break down the dry kibble that is mixed in.
- Wed Oct 02, 2013 5:44 am
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: Banks First Goose
- Replies: 17
- Views: 8491
Re: Banks First Goose
Issac: Love reading these. Banks is doing great. With more confidence and experience he will work it out. You have your self a water fowl dog for sure.
Keep posting,
Keep posting,
- Wed Oct 02, 2013 5:38 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Pheasant Tracking
- Replies: 17
- Views: 7599
Re: Pheasant Tracking
Bill: This Natural ability test is to show the dogs use of nose to find its objective. It is to track a live pheasant, could be wounded, or just a run off. As you know sometimes when pulling the primaries there will be a minute amount of blood initially. Another part that is scored is cooperation, a...
- Mon Sep 30, 2013 7:02 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: LESSON LEARNED
- Replies: 17
- Views: 7705
Re: LESSON LEARNED
HEHE Could have lost an eye. We need pics so we and either feel for you or laugh more.
Rick
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- Wed Sep 25, 2013 11:59 am
- Forum: Off Topic Forum
- Topic: Whats your favorite dog breed? And why?
- Replies: 59
- Views: 67719
Re: Whats your favorite dog breed? And why?
It is kind of two fold. My first would be the French Brittany: Just love goofy personalities, but able to turn the switch to full bird dog in O-60 seconds. I also find they take to grouse hunting real easy and pretty quickly. I liken them to a blue collar guy like me that takes care of what is neede...
- Wed Sep 25, 2013 9:54 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Alternative to Force Fetch and Clicker training?
- Replies: 60
- Views: 23941
Re: Alternative to Force Fetch and Clicker training?
Trekmoor, I am not familiar with the British method. I will do as you suggested, purchase some books on English training techniques. However my experience bird hunting in Scotland and in England suggests that the objectives and style of hunting might be different. I would be curious if you would be...
- Wed Sep 25, 2013 8:05 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Solid White GSP
- Replies: 34
- Views: 16598
Re: Solid White GSP
Yeah definitely has pointer in it. He needs work on his retrieving.
Other than being white He is well built.
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Other than being white He is well built.
- Tue Sep 24, 2013 7:59 am
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: Banks first hunt!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4150
Re: Banks first hunt!
Issac This made me smile. Glad all the work you and Banks have done is paying off. You have done great.
- Tue Sep 24, 2013 7:55 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: my dogs first point , and a question.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6265
Re: my dogs first point , and a question.
There is not time to get him steady and at that age I would not worry about it. If you do not want to hunt him start a real training program. Myself, I like the dog to get some lessons from the wild ones. Then do my program. Put a bell on him. Put a check cord on him and have no knots. Good stiff co...
- Tue Sep 24, 2013 7:13 am
- Forum: Brags
- Topic: Boar Trial
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3606
Re: Boar Trial
I have never heard of a Boar trial. But either way, ll out of 43 very well done. Would like to hear more as well.
Rick
Rick
Re: New VC DC
Very nice Brenda:
Big Congrats.
Big Congrats.
- Mon Sep 23, 2013 6:33 am
- Forum: Off Topic Forum
- Topic: $120 plus parts to replace a headlight bulb
- Replies: 22
- Views: 12138
Re: $120 plus parts to replace a headlight bulb
Step Daughter got a Volkswagon Bug: :roll: Near $300 for the buckets if you break a lens. She did.
- Mon Sep 23, 2013 6:31 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: health cert.
- Replies: 27
- Views: 11800
Re: health cert.
One of the things I need is an accurate weight. Wonder if feed stores, or even butchers have scales available? Are the CAT scales accurate enough? Any suggestions? Bathroom scales work; weigh yourself pick dog up reweigh deduct the difference. :) Thanks since I am nearly 300 pounds, my scales won't...
- Mon Sep 23, 2013 4:54 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Tell Me About Pudelpointers
- Replies: 18
- Views: 14708
Re: Tell Me About Pudelpointers
Pudel Pointers are very nice all around bird dogs. They have very good drive. They are very good water dogs. Most I have seen have a very nice point. Coats and size vary. But wirehaired type Great personalities. If not mistaken, they have the highest percentage rate of passing the VC in NAVHDA. Lenn...
- Fri Sep 20, 2013 7:11 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Training my weim to pee indoors in a kiddy pool.
- Replies: 18
- Views: 8613
Re: Training my weim to pee indoors in a kiddy pool.
My Buster dog: since he was neutered at 9 years old, was leaking. He now takes Pronin every morning and night: For the most part it helps him hold it. But he does go out a lot. Otherwise healthy except for diverticulitis. Which is real pain in the butt. I can not see your video. Why can 't she go ou...
- Thu Sep 19, 2013 2:02 pm
- Forum: Off Topic Forum
- Topic: Pistol for bears?
- Replies: 53
- Views: 47256
Re: Pistol for bears?
I'm more worried about whether pepper spray will work on those anger packs of coyotes that are killing people right and left. :mrgreen: Nope don't work on Yotes. I emptied a can on a pack while the were chewing on my ankles. Yotes can read that it says bear spray. :mrgreen: If you carry a hand gun ...