Heck, I've already seen cut corn here in NE. Will be very interested to see what the drought has done to the bird numbers....
Bluestem
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- Tue Aug 14, 2012 2:38 pm
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: Pratt Kansas pheasants
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5761
- Thu May 17, 2012 11:37 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Weird question.
- Replies: 26
- Views: 8833
Re: Weird question.
I'd get on the horn with the breeder and ask her to explain exactly what she is talking about. No shame in that.
My .02,
Bluestem
My .02,
Bluestem
- Sun Apr 29, 2012 9:58 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Baby Pigeons.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3939
Re: Baby Pigeons.
I've been using sratch grain and grit they sell at the feed store (1lb of grit to 40lb of grain per the grit bag) and game bird feed at a 50/50 mix. Not sure if that helps you, but the birds seem to be doing fine.
Bluestem
Bluestem
- Mon Apr 23, 2012 10:22 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: new dog den?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2288
Re: new dog den?
MikeB - He is referring to a particular brand.
I'd spring for the DD3 if you are going to kennel 2 dogs of that size(currently own 2 DD3's)...but obviously, you can also use a DD2.
They are good dog houses, also like the K-9 Kondo.
Bluestem
I'd spring for the DD3 if you are going to kennel 2 dogs of that size(currently own 2 DD3's)...but obviously, you can also use a DD2.
They are good dog houses, also like the K-9 Kondo.
Bluestem
- Thu Apr 05, 2012 9:30 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Braques Francais breeders?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2669
Re: Braques Francais breeders?
I know a Braque Francais from a kennel named Chambois located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Had a few chances to do some training with them, and she was a nice little spitfyre of a dog who obtained a Prize 1 in her NA test in our area. Importing a pup from Canada is easier than you would think. Plus...
- Fri Mar 16, 2012 3:27 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: HOA GSPC Hunt Test and Walking Field Trial, April 14 and 15
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3073
Re: HOA GSPC Hunt Test and Walking Field Trial, April 14 and 15
Can you send me the premium and any other details as well?
Thanks,
Bluestem
Thanks,
Bluestem
- Sun Mar 04, 2012 1:09 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: 12g or 20g .
- Replies: 20
- Views: 6124
Re: 12g or 20g .
If pheasant are your main bird, I would have to agree that the 12 gauge is the better choice. A lot of the places I hunt them are nontox or are in places where you might jump a duck. The 12 is definitly better when you are shooting steel.
Bluestem
Bluestem
- Sat Mar 03, 2012 8:35 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Picking up pup...superstition or legitimate concern?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4902
Re: Picking up pup...superstition or legitimate concern?
I have never seen it have any effect whatso ever. Just don't thinkthat a dog has enough thinking ability to figure out you did something bad and decide it doesn't like you as a result. Ezzy I agree. birddgame: You had a bad experience with a dog. I would bet most of us have had a bad experience wit...
- Sat Mar 03, 2012 9:01 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: bare paws in the snow
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2198
Re: bare paws in the snow
Coming from a place that gets some snow, I would say no boots are needed.
Go out, have fun. Dogs love snow.
Bluestem
Go out, have fun. Dogs love snow.
Bluestem
- Fri Mar 02, 2012 8:18 pm
- Forum: Guns and Ammo
- Topic: Barrel lenght for grouse
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10078
Re: Barrel lenght for grouse
I use a SKB 505 with 26 inch bbls. Hunt primarily pheasant and sharptails. Get into quail and prairie chickens as well when hunting down near the KS border. The most important thing is having shotgun that fits you and swings well.
Bluestem
Bluestem
- Fri Feb 24, 2012 4:14 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: "Bench" Setter and Hunting
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4325
Re: "Bench" Setter and Hunting
I don't see why you couldn't turn him into an adequate bird dog. He'll be lighter on the prey drive and slower than a trial setter, but you can get him to find a bird, point it and retrieve it to you. Especially in a preserve setting. I once trained a american cocker I bought out of the paper for $2...
- Sat Feb 18, 2012 10:03 pm
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: How many camp out?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 8195
Re: How many camp out?
I camp in the Dakotas in October. A -20 bag and a cot. Sounds like over-kill, but it sure makes for a comfortable night's sleep.
Bluestem
Bluestem
- Sat Feb 11, 2012 3:42 pm
- Forum: Polls
- Topic: Which shotgun brand do you use?
- Replies: 180
- Views: 225495
Re: Which shotgun brand do you use?
SKB Field grade 20 and 12.
SKB .28 gauge Skeet grade.
All O/U's.
Good fun,
Bluestem
SKB .28 gauge Skeet grade.
All O/U's.
Good fun,
Bluestem
- Sat Feb 11, 2012 3:29 pm
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: The season that was!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2668
Re: The season that was!
Great slide show!
Congrats on a good season and kudos to your dog!
Cheers,
Bluestem
Congrats on a good season and kudos to your dog!
Cheers,
Bluestem
- Sat Feb 11, 2012 2:55 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: The Economy and Vets
- Replies: 32
- Views: 8397
Re: The Economy and Vets
I give shots at home, see the vet when someone is sick, and have rabies done in the office. I can't afford 6 dogs AND a monthly trip to the vet for shots. The dogs are all house dogs, and 4 of the 6 are shown, so all are groomed frequently, so we know pretty fast when someone isn't feeling well or ...
- Tue Feb 07, 2012 8:39 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic in Kansas City
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4553
Re: Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic in Kansas City
Really looking forward to the Fest. It will be a blast!
Bluestem
Bluestem
- Tue Feb 07, 2012 8:47 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: WireHaired Pointing Griffon Questions
- Replies: 21
- Views: 13553
Re: WireHaired Pointing Griffon Questions
"2. My hunting is 95% grouse and a very occasional quail hunt. How does the WPG perform with grouse?" Sharptails and snipe are as close as I come to ruffed grouse and woodcock, but I have no complaints with how my griffs handle either. There is a large group of griff breeders/enthusiasts in the WI/M...
- Mon Feb 06, 2012 7:30 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: "Old" Puppy - Pros/Cons
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4036
Re: "Old" Puppy - Pros/Cons
+1
Agree w/Brittguy.
Bluestem
Agree w/Brittguy.
Bluestem
- Thu Jan 26, 2012 7:35 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Pawing at ears
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2209
Re: Pawing at ears
And that is the whole point. All dogs occasionally rub their ears . but if you've noticed it to be excessive, happening more often then usual, then a problem is likely. I think it is worth a trip to the vet as they can use an instrument to look deep into to the ears where the trouble may lurk. +1. ...
- Tue Jan 17, 2012 10:47 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: what's the beep function on a e-collar really for?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 10059
Re: what's the beep function on a e-collar really for?
+1deseeker wrote:I use it as a recall. If you blow a whistle or yell to recall a dog while you are hunting wild pheasants---they'll blow out of there before you even get close :roll: The tone works good as a low volumn recall that only the dog can hear.
Use it for the same purpose.
- Sun Jan 15, 2012 3:11 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Lifestyle or hobby?? Opinions PLEASE!
- Replies: 39
- Views: 9451
Re: Lifestyle or hobby?? Opinions PLEASE!
There is some good advice and insights on this thread. Digest what has been posted and ask yourself if you will have time to work with the dog. Birddogs are great family companions, but they are energetic, inquisitive beasts. You will need to spend time with that dog daily. You will need to get it o...
- Sat Jan 14, 2012 9:44 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Wild vs Pin Birds...Myth or Truth
- Replies: 83
- Views: 17700
Re: Wild vs Pin Birds...Myth or Truth
A dog being good on pen raised birds is training. A dog being good on wild birds is God given. No truer words were ever posted on a forum. Thank Big sugar. I'm fortunate to have access to both. If you can, actively take advantage of wild birds. They will give your dog a good, balanced disposition on...
- Wed Jan 04, 2012 4:35 pm
- Forum: Guns and Ammo
- Topic: Left Handed Shooters
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8024
Re: Left Handed Shooters
Speaking as a south-paw I have found off-the-shelf SKB's to be "cast-neutral". I own 3 (28, 20, 12 OU) and can hit equally well with them all.
Good luck.
Bluestem
Good luck.
Bluestem
- Tue Jan 03, 2012 3:56 pm
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: Pics from 3 Hunts over Xmas
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4904
Re: Pics from 3 Hunts over Xmas
Thanks for the succinct description. It's always intersting to hear how others approach the sport.
Bluestem
Bluestem
- Mon Jan 02, 2012 5:37 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: breeding
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4328
Re: breeding
Keep her in shape and if you only plan to breed once she should be fine. my self I try to wait till 2 1/2 to breed. A good policy. My opinion. Don't breed dogs before they are 2yr. You need time to see if they are worthy of being bred. Specifically, do they hunt proficiently and can they physically...
- Sat Dec 31, 2011 12:37 pm
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: First Wild Pheasant Hunt
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5032
Re: First Wild Pheasant Hunt
Agree with TdHusker and Coop.
Pheasant are not quail. I sometimes get points when a roster get pinned between 2 dogs. My 8 year old griff bitch has learned how to end run roosters as we get towards the end of a push. Only experience can teach that.
Bluestem
Pheasant are not quail. I sometimes get points when a roster get pinned between 2 dogs. My 8 year old griff bitch has learned how to end run roosters as we get towards the end of a push. Only experience can teach that.
Bluestem
- Sat Dec 31, 2011 10:56 am
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: Forget this, I'm moving to South Dakota.
- Replies: 25
- Views: 8733
Re: Forget this, I'm moving to South Dakota.
You got anything planned this summer? I was thinking about going up to the Nebraska sandhills and putting the dogs on some Sharptails, if money permits. Probably be up there for less than a week, though. Most of the public land is off limits to dog training in the summer. Head up in september and b...
- Sat Dec 31, 2011 10:35 am
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: Where are the birds?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 6573
Re: Where are the birds?
Kansas and bring your shotgun. You would hate to have the perfect point and not be able to close the loop with a retrieve.
Bluestem
Bluestem
- Tue Feb 15, 2011 12:31 am
- Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
- Topic: Bluestem Kennels Wirehaired Pointing Griffons
- Replies: 0
- Views: 595
Bluestem Kennels Wirehaired Pointing Griffons
Greetings! We're AKC Wirehaired Pointing Griffon breeders out of Eastern Nebraska who hunt upland and waterfowl extensively throughout the upper Great Plains. We've done some guiding of preserve pheasant hunts around the Omaha metro and are going to get involved with NAVHDA and AKC hunt tests this y...
- Tue Feb 15, 2011 12:17 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Gun Dog Trainers - The Cream of the Crop
- Replies: 86
- Views: 30221
Re: Gun Dog Trainers - The Cream of the Crop
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