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Mollyontherun

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Emma (far right) and Molly next to her.

At 11 Emma still has her edge.

Mollyontherun

My GSP does not take the cold very well. She lives in the house, so I am very conscious of keeping her warm. I'm not sure what part of the USA you live... I live in the Pacific Northwest. I'll blind hunt my GSP to temps that are about freezing but recover above freezing during the day. Our last hunt...

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You have a nice wife!

You can get some online through Google shopping search.

You could try Craigslist. I've seen duck wings and live ducks listed.

I'm sure you already have a bumper.

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Brittany who is starting to run too big for me Many of the respondents are vastly more experienced trainers than me.... that being said- I rarely quarter my GSPs. When I was young I had a couple of English Cocker Spaniels that I quartered. After the Spaniels passed- I got the pointers to eliminate ...

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have great results with Hevi Metal I think that would be an excellent choice for me too. However, I'm not willing to pay the extra money for this load. In fact, this was one of the reasons I choose a PM. I'm hoping to have to do less sluicing of the ducks on the water. Thereby saving money by shoot...

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FYI... a couple of replies were lost in a board glitch. Thanks for your responses. I decided to go with Kent #3 3" Steel. I'll use this load for Phez. If I hunt public preserve- I'll use my IC. That PM Choke really reaches out too far to risk using it in an area where other hunters may be close.

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I bought a Pattern Master Mid-Range for my 20 Gauge. I have been shooting an IC Choke with: - 3" 1550 fps 7/8 oz. #3 early season and #2 Kent Steel late season for waterfowl - 2 3/4" Remington #6 1330 fps 1 oz. for Pheasant. I've been told the Pattern Master does better with slower loads. I've been ...

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My wife's young Dachshund has a health plan with an expensive vet (I use a different vet). As part of the health plan she took a stool sample to her vet and he called back and said the dog tested positive for Giardia. The vet wants to treat the dog with some expensive meds. The Dachshund is does not...

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Began by shooting an 870 Rem Express pump. Felt sluggish and arms got tired carrying that piece of iron. Kicked like a mule. Now shoot SKB 20 g Gas Auto. Upland Hunting.... lighter to carry- including lighter shells. Swings faster. My son hunts a Rem 1100 12 g. He had to borrow the Ultra Light 20 G ...

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This was our last hunt of the year- Late season hunt for wild Pheasant & Quail

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Two of us bagged 13 Birds last Friday. Molly made some nice retrieves. We had a mix of Mallards, Gadwall, and Widgeon. Molly is 4 years old. She has upland hunted every year and this is her second year duck hunting. Look what Molly found Molly_10_12.JPG Molly is trained to sit on a polypad to keep h...

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Our other two dogs have not got sick. Canine Flu is suppose to be very contagious. I wonder if the vet got this diagnosis correct. W/O tests- it's impossible to tell what cause these respiratory illnesses. Molly is still coughing... but not has much, nor as severe. Hopefully this will quiet down in ...

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Molly- came down with a cough last night. I thought she had viral kennel cough. However, I took her to the vet this a.m. and the vet thinks she has Canine Influenza. The diasease originated in Florida. Thanks A LOT Florida! :wink: They put her on antibiotics (to prevent pnuemonia), pain reliever, an...

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If there is a "reach" problem then it is either clothing or mount caused.

Interesting... because my Rem. 1100 fits me very well. I think I'll do some measuring with a tape to examine the difference.

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3"?...how tall are you, may I ask?

I'm 5' 9".

I'm using a Limb Saver recoil pad on the gun.

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I'm considering reducing the length of the stock on my 20 G Gas Auto Loader by two or three inches. I'm having to reach forward too much for my comfort. My thought was to use a band saw.

Is this a workable idea? If so, any suggestions?

Thanks,

MOTR

Mollyontherun

You nurture the retrieve like you do a lab

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If they don't have a strong retrieve instinct... either force fetch or keep the lab handy.

Mollyontherun

Let her be a puppy, explore, gain confidence. I like to take the pups with me as much as possible and expose to as many situations as possible and build their confidence.

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Even though my GSPs could point, back, retrieve, and track and cut off a running Phez when they were 6 months old ;) (LOL)... I would suggest you continue to let her be a pup. Seriously, it seems you are doing the right things... basic obedience and socialization are most important for the first yea...

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Might try both loads with different chokes I hope to pattern the #3s in August. BTW- what is your favorite lead load. I've been using the Remington 2/3" #5 Pheasant loads. I used to spend the extra money on 3" #5 Fiochi. But I can't tell the difference... if anything, I had better results with the ...

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Let us know after you pattern in each load with your gun & choke selection. Last year, I patterned the 3" #2 with my IC Mossberg choke and sprayed shot everywhere. Then patterned with my Brileys IC and got an excellent pattern at 30 and 40 yards. I expect the same with #3 Kent loads. I'm hoping for...

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This year I'm switching from 20 gauge 3' 7/8 oz #2 kent to 20 gauge 3" 7/8oz #3... how many more pellets will I average in my pattern by using the #3 as opposed to the #2?

I'll be using this load on upland hunts on state regulated land and for ducks.

Thanks,

MOTR

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- IMO- the Brittney will be easier in a suburban setting. Usually less hyper than a GSP. Emma (on left) is 9 and she is still hyper

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- IMO- the Brittney will be easier in a suburban setting. Usually less hyper than a GSP. Emma (on left) is 9 and she is still hyper

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How young do you start introducing your pup to the gun shot? Check out the article below. (I thought we had a posted article on Gun breaking on this forum??? I couldn't find it) http://www.duckhuntingchat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=102734 This is a topic that can elicit a lot of emotion... but ...

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analyzing what im doing and what to do different/next and how. I can't help you with Alabama... the only time I visited was jumping out of C130s :) There are a lot of nice folks on this forum who could help you if you provide specifics of what kind of dog you have and what you want your dog to do f...

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Released quail will do as much damage to an existing covey as it will do good.

I was hoping someone would discuss the merits of the incubation machines. So the chicks are not pen raised but- hatched & released directly into the wild

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Well my granddad has 140 acres with a couple small coveys around if I were to buy and release quail how difficult would it be to establish a breeding/surviving population? That's a good Q. I would suggest you post that question as it's own thread under general chat so you can get more views and res...

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If your dog is a flusher... I think it would be OK.

If your dog is a pointer... I'd think twice about it. In my experience...doves don't hold and they don't let the dog get very close. I could see this causing a pointer to bust birds.

BTW- My GSPs will point doves.

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RGD,

Bottom line is... I doubt that the DT T & B would fit my dogs. I really like my H20 1820 (it's the older unit with slow charging batteries)

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under $240 is a great deal! I have an H20 1820 that I use for waterfowl. I like it! However... the 1850 will not have either "tone" or "vibration" emitted from the receiver. Also, the 1850 only closes to 14" . Make sure this collar will not be TOO BIG for your dog. I'm not sure this collar will not ...

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if anyone knew if you could link the DT systems remote to the sportdog collar?? I couldn't find anything from sportdog. 1. As far as I can tell, the DSL 400 is a stand alone beeper that is not operated by a transmitter (remote control). Thus, the beeper collar will either continuously beep as your ...

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I own a DT for duck hunting... also use it on the sises' lab to for upland. Never had a problem. My understanding is that you don't want to cut the collar. Follow the directions or pic on your box and you should be fine. There should not be any loop exposed. I never had or heard of a safety concern....

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Is it possible to train a GSP to retrieve ducks After nine years or upland hunting we just starting duck hunting last year. I did a lot of reading and Q & A with people who use GSPs to duck hunt. There are two main issues that are very common (but not universal- there is always going to be folks wh...

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Introduction to the gun should go slowly .... I'd work on obedience a fair amount until you have a very reliable recall. I would also spend time just bonding with the dog.

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A little more than i want to spend but i think it will be worth it. Yes... I feel your pain. The only cheaper options are the point mode beeper that is attached to the collar and beeps when on point. But that unit can not be used as a locator. The other option is http://www.gundogsupply.com/intt100...

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http://www.gundogsupply.com/dog-training-collars-buyers-guide.html The above link is a great way to sift thru the various choices. The collar you use will depend on the features you want, what you hunt, the type of terrain, type of cover, and the way you prefer to train with the collar, etc.. For e...

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My nine year old is opportunistic in our back yard. She "harvested" a Robin last year. My daughter was home at the time and witnessed the crime. When I came home she yelled "Your Dog is a "BIRD_ERER!" - ( murderer :oops: ) Like others have said... in the field, they soon learn what kind of birds the...

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May thru August: We focused on getting Molly ready for duck hunting. We even found out that Eight year old Emma is an aggressive water retriever. September: Early season pheasant hunting was highly successful at the public hunting reservation. Eight year old Emma is still in high gear. No signs of s...

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This product looks interesting- especially after watching the video on Gundog supply. And also that she has kicked and lost some boots in the past.

Would I put the product on before the first hunt... or only after she begins to get abraisions?

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She always gets a small area (little smaller than a dime) of skin abraided off of her large pad on both feet. As she has got older... she get them much quicker. On this hunt, they were off before she got to the main hunting field. Next year we are going back to boots.... though she has kicked boots ...

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Our older GSP is prone to sore feet... usually a few hotspots on the front paws.

I've read these can be treated with super glue so the dog can continue to hunt. Anyone ever heard of this?

Also... interested in any other ideas to treat sore feet/hot spots.

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Wow, Everytime I'm about to give up on this dog she surprises me. Today we took Molly out again for another cold water duck day. Molly was the only dog in our blind. One of the hunters crippled a pintail. Molly made very long retrieve. The Pin kept diving on her and I tried to call Molly back, but s...

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Last week we had Molly out duck hunting in about 27 to 32 degree conditions. There was ice on the lake and we had to break it up to make a hole. Good thing we had Lab with us because Molly did not tolerate the cold water. We got her to retrieve a bird in the open water, but she would not break ice t...

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I'm going to stick with lead in the 20 g. during phez season. I purchased some #5 Fiochi 3" copper plated lead. Consindering price and value- I have not been impressed by the Fiochi. I'm going to stick with the 2 3/4 Remington Phez loads. More economical and I seem to harvest as many birds as with ...

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The answer is "Yes". You won't know until you've done the training, but the determing factor is most often HOW the work is done. If it's balanced and fair there is no reason why your dog will not be a reliable, stylish retriever. That is encouraging. What written or video resource would you recomme...

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Any help or ideas is much appreciated 1. Plant a bird(s), and use a long check cord and let the dog find the bird. 2. Plant a bird(s) and let someone else carry a gun while you handle the dog on a check cord. Don't shoot bird. 3. Plant a bird(s) and let someone else carry the gun while you handle t...

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I've read that 50% of GSPs will not retrieve. My 8 year old does the same as your older dog. My 3 year old will retrieve when hunting alone... but will not retrieve if the 8 year old beats her to the bird. Most of the pros on this board are going to tell you to that you need to force fetch the dog. ...

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