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Awesome pics!

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Congrats on a great hunt Coop. Wish I could get into 7 coveys in 2 days down here in Texas.

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CHJIII wrote:Setterbud,

Wakeeney is only 23 miles to Hill City. Super 8 there is a good stay. We got our room there for $46/nite. I'll be there the week after Christmas.

How did you get that deal?! I paid $64 a night there 3 weeks ago!

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Congrats!! Awesome achievement is an understatement!!

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I'm glad I saw this. I too am thinking about going to a seminar. The closest to me is Big Cabin, OK in April.

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Birddawg wrote:First trial, 5th place wih my female. She has Ban Dee, Beans Blaze, Microdot, and her sire was BBB's Lucky Strike.

Wow! Congrats!! Are you hooked yet?

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Where did you take him?

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I run twice tomorrow! I'm excited! This sport has me hooked for sure. Sounds like you guys are doing great, good luck! Many our paths will cross one day!

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I got a Deerskin Topper this past July at a big bargain price. I have it mounted in the truck and ready to go, I'll have 4 dogs in it and all of our gear. Last year when we went to KS it got down to -6*, the outer layer of the topper is slightly insulated. Is the body heat of 4 dogs, our gear being ...

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I'm new to FT's and I only run NSTRA but any and all advice is helpful and welcome to me. The judge is probably just trying to help you understand dIfferent aspects of the game so you'll understand everything to the fullest extent quicker than you would without his help.

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"Aside from NLB, who has some of the best NSTRA Brittanys from around the country?" Me!!!.......jk.....I'd look for something that is heavy in Ban-Dee lines, jmo. My dog Sandy, took a first place in Lubbock at 1 year and 10 months, her second placement, she got a 2nd at 1 year and 4 months last spr...

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birddog1968 wrote:Go to the source....Nolan Huffman is a class act. His Rusty dog is real nice, saw him run a few months ago.

http://www.beelinebrittanys.com/

I've heard a ton of good things about Rusty. Wish he'd run closer to the Lone Star Region!

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Aside from NLB, who has some of the best NSTRA Brittanys from around the country? I'm starting to get into NSTRA and I've always liked Brittanys so I thought it'd be cool to see what different people from all over say.

Thanks!

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postoakshorthairs wrote:Be cheaper and less hassle to buy the dog! Seriously, congrats on all!

Thanks!

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southernblues wrote:great story! got any pics of the infamous French Britt?

No not yet. I'll get some in Kansas. It's cool cause she is a newbie too so we're kinda figuring the game out together while also figuring each other out lol.

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I'm engaged. As of June 30th, 2012 I will be married!

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Well I have planted birds for the last 3 NSTRA trials in my region. That was a lot of fun! But this past season Jim Selby, the president of our Lone Star Region asked if I'd like to handle his 3 year old female Brittany, Emmy, in a few braces. Neither of my dogs are ready to trial yet, (Abby has som...

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I'm 23 and my hunting buddy is 33. We didn't see anyone under 45 in the field last year. I tell people my age that I like bird hunting and I how I have bird dogs, I get some weird looks. This is a rich mans sport and those of us young guys that do this put most of our time and resources into this be...

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Nice pup and good pics! Looks like he's on the right track.

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Ben O. Williams' book Training Bird Dogs: The Instinctive Method, is a really good book as well. It covers everything about everything and it'll explain why the "time-line" method isn't something you want to go with.

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That looks like a great hunt! I can't wait to get out west and do a hunt like that.

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Just think of all the whack jobs that would have never thought of this until they saw it on the internet. :( I think that about many things I see on the news. The media keeps firing stuff out there, more and more sickos think they should try it. I never thought dog parks were a good idea anyway, to...

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ACooper wrote:Howie will you adopt me?

+1!!!!

My dad doesn't hunt or anything so I havent inherited anything!

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I routinely hunt two Brittanys at the same time. They have different running styles and so each covers ground that the other might miss. It also allows me to cover a lot of ground. I have 2 shorthairs and this is my situation as well. However, when my male was younger he was very dependent at all, ...

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Seems that everyone has nothing but great things to say about Ron and his dogs. Thanks for all the great info. I'll be in te market for a 3rd dog in spring of 2013 and I can't decide on a Brittany or another shorthair.I figured that I'd start doing my homework and search nationwide to see the best p...

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Has anyone heard of this kennel and the dogs in it? Particularly the dog named Rowdy? I like his build and look a lot. Just wondering what kind of reputation they have or if anyone on here knows them. Thanks!

Thunderheadgsps.com

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Awesome looking pup!

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Reba or Macy.

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Sorry to hear that Ted. Sounds like you made a very tough but good call. At least you can still hunt behind her and enjoy her in that aspect! Good luck with you other dog.

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I never thought of that. I guess I could, I didn't think he'd answer calls like that?

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Does anybody know what bloodlines Ben O. Williams' dogs have? I know he breeds most of his own stuff now, just curious.

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whats it to u! i posted a reply but like always ezzy is a lil cry baby and deleted it... ac cooper shut it u idiot! mind your own biusness and crawl back into your hole..... you no nothin and brenda had to train and test your dog cuz ur a smuck.. u are all haters and spend more time hating than hun...

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Thank you all for the great advise! I think I'm going to crack open the Paul Long book and use his method since it was referenced many on this thread. He doesn't do it all the time, maybe 50%ish. Good thing is he's very obedient and picks things up quickly so that should help a lot.

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When you have one dog, you naturally have to have a second one to keep the first one company. Then when you have two dogs, a third is no big deal. When you have three dogs, what's a 4th? The fifth dog is no different than the fourth.... HOLY COW! I only have 2 and that's EXACTLY how I feel already!...

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Depends on how much money you have to spend and what you're comfortable with shooting. I shoot a 20ga semi-auto Remington 1100 but I REALLY want a 20ga Benelli Montefeltro.

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Thanks for all the advice. Ray- Funny you mentioned that book because I bought that one the same time I bought Ben O Williams' book. I'm starting that one next. He doesn't sit on whoa every time. And once I correct him he doesn't sit again. And I don't think he thinks he has to sit on whoa, I think ...

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When do we get the results of the moderators discussion of his thread? Come on, if this is going to be funny, we could all use a good laugh! Let the thread be free!

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I've used Rymidal several times but never for more than 5 days straight so I'm not sure what or if it has any long term effects. But its always worked for my dogs great.

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I made the mistake of teaching my dog sit and stay before whoa. So when I say whoa he stops, sits, and stays. I can easily see how he connected all 3 of these in his head. My fault as a trainer. When he does this I go over and lift his hindquarters up into a standing position while saying whoa. Is t...

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birddog1968 wrote:
CHJIII wrote:
Chukar12 wrote:Well...they see all. Thanks for not mentioning the thong Ezzy
It was the fur lined one....wasn't it?
The fact your familiar with his thongs is a bit ....ummmm.... disturbing

Now guys, let's keep this thread gentleman-like, we don't want to offend anyone!

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Thanks for all the responses! I was wondering where pheasant ranked on everyones list, seems like my dogs have at least been on one of the harder birds to hunt so at least we have that under our belts. I'm just curious what birds hunters find harder to hunt that others. I didn't see mention of blue ...

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In your opinion, what are the top 5 hardest gamebirds for a bird dog to handle? 1 being the hardest. I've only had the opportunity to hunt pheasant and bobwhite quial so far, just curious as to what more experienced hunters and bird doggers will say!

Thanks!

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Lucky! No more 50+ days of 100* weather and a ton of hunting opportunities. Sounds like a win-win to me!

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Is there a website?

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If you're going for pheasant why not save some miles and an out of state license and hunt in your own backyard? With that said, I'm going to Kansas this year so have fun in SoDak! :lol: Electric, I'm living the dream and hunting both this year! 3 full hunting days in SD and 2 in KS. Must be nice! P...

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Open season and open limit! Good luck!

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I'd go 3 for a full day of hunting.

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I'm jealous! I hope one day I can get up there and do some of that.

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Congrats on a great hunt! I'm not jealous at all!

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Winner winner chicken dinner! I'm in! Thanks Doc, you're a swell feller, I don't care what they say!

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