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by skyehunter
Tue May 03, 2022 12:33 pm
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: looking for a new vest
Replies: 13
Views: 13949

Re: looking for a new vest

Take a look at Marsupial Gear... they have a great modular system, you can add, delete, size up and down all the components... life time warranty... had mine for some time now, use it every Sunday....and it has been a better fit for me than both my filson and WW. Sent from my SM-S906U using Tapatalk
by skyehunter
Wed Nov 27, 2019 7:33 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pheasant Hunting Services Inquiry
Replies: 4
Views: 7236

Re: Pheasant Hunting Services Inquiry

Anyone have input on this outfitter?

http://www.pheasantrunoutfitters.com/index.php

edited: Let me know by PM
by skyehunter
Wed Nov 27, 2019 12:58 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pheasant Hunting Services Inquiry
Replies: 4
Views: 7236

Re: Pheasant Hunting Services Inquiry

Thanks for the input. Went to Nebraska couple weeks ago on public land (was marginal at best), Kansas many years in a row before. Certainly a more prominent area for birds if we head East a bit. Was mostly looking to see if there is someone, something worthy of the trip if we try to shorten up our d...
by skyehunter
Wed Nov 27, 2019 9:37 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pheasant Hunting Services Inquiry
Replies: 4
Views: 7236

Pheasant Hunting Services Inquiry

We are looking for recommendations for guided pheasant hunting over pointers (GSP / Britt / EP). Some of our wish list items are below. We are flexible on some. Ideal location is less than 1K miles from Phoenix, AZ (Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, Utah, Etc...) Wish List: ***EDITED*** Liberated birds ok ...
by skyehunter
Mon Feb 19, 2018 9:35 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: ACTION CAMERAS
Replies: 6
Views: 3715

Re: ACTION CAMERAS

I have been running GoPro Knock offs with good success. Got a couple extra batteries, micro SD cards. Turn on / off only during a point to save battery and SD card space. Resolution is adequate for what I am doing. See examples http://www.jamiebrooks.com/StoriesVideos.html. I run 2 at a time (Me and...
by skyehunter
Wed Nov 09, 2016 8:19 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Alpha
Replies: 5
Views: 3060

Re: Alpha

The solution to your issue is in your own post..."Mac"

I have suggested to several associates who were having issues with their Alpha to switch to PC, ALL have reported back that they are now good to go. Especially with updating, basecamp and the unit acting up.
by skyehunter
Mon Oct 24, 2016 3:08 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: GoPro questions
Replies: 16
Views: 11027

Re: GoPro questions

volraider wrote:Skyhunter, what kind of camera do you have?
Ebay - search this...

SJ4000 Full HD 12MP 1080P WiFi Helmet Sports Action Waterproof Camera
by skyehunter
Thu Oct 20, 2016 2:59 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: GoPro questions
Replies: 16
Views: 11027

Re: GoPro questions

by skyehunter
Thu Oct 20, 2016 2:58 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: GoPro questions
Replies: 16
Views: 11027

Re: GoPro questions

I run a couple GoPro knock offs...Hat cam, Dog Cam and Cam on stick.....fun stuff and I do not have to worry about loosing a $300+ camera strapped to the dog lol...I usually do not run the highest resolution because I may run the camera a whole hunt (2+ hours) as not to miss that one great shot whil...
by skyehunter
Tue Sep 27, 2016 8:32 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Good Upland magazines?
Replies: 14
Views: 7128

Re: Good Upland magazines?

Have or have had at one time:
PDJ
Upland Alamanac
GDM

...best of the 3 without a doubt has been PDJ
by skyehunter
Sat Jun 11, 2016 9:48 am
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Benelli Ultra Light
Replies: 7
Views: 9821

Re: Benelli Ultra Light

Not try to say one is better than the other, just providing more info...The Montefeltro is only .3 lbs heavier and has a capacity of 5 instead of 3. Of course it is not 28 ga. and depends on what you are going to use it for.. Point is, I have the Monte and it is by far my favorite Upland shotgun I h...
by skyehunter
Tue Apr 05, 2016 8:32 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Cigars and alcohol
Replies: 23
Views: 15250

Re: Cigars and alcohol

Guess I forgot to mention mine. I like the Fuentes for sure, Don Carlos, the Rosado line, but I really like the Anejo 55, just really hard to get. Also, gotta throw in the La Palina El Diaro, Ashton VSG, and Tatuaje. I like to mix it up. Nice bourbon like Noah's Mill or Jefferson Estate. Haven't tr...
by skyehunter
Sat Mar 26, 2016 2:42 pm
Forum: Polls
Topic: Favorite Magazine (POLL - Upland)
Replies: 2
Views: 5982

Favorite Magazine (POLL - Upland)

Favorite Magazine (POLL) for the Upland Bird Dog enthusiast. Here are a few of those I found while conducting a search. I did not find this topic to be a recent topic and found no POLL for it either. So let the fun begin, there are some great magazine options out there these days. If you choose othe...
by skyehunter
Sat Mar 26, 2016 1:36 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Gun Dog Forum Puppy week by week video idea?
Replies: 2
Views: 1648

Re: Gun Dog Forum Puppy week by week video idea?

I can tell you from experience you will be glad you did. I have done similar to what you are mentioning ( http://www.jamiebrooks.com/StoriesVideos.html ) but have emphasized more on the big events or times of my pup's lives over the years... My most recent GSP I broke it down even more, especially h...
by skyehunter
Tue Mar 08, 2016 3:02 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Post dogs on Point!!!!
Replies: 738
Views: 738014

Re: Post dogs on Point!!!!

Nice AZ morning in the field...
by skyehunter
Tue Feb 09, 2016 11:15 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: cactus questions?
Replies: 7
Views: 3135

Re: cactus questions?

Good Luck! hope they learn quickly, and minimize heavy first exposure.
by skyehunter
Mon Nov 30, 2015 11:57 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Cut on pad?
Replies: 13
Views: 4928

Re: Cut on pad?

Vet tech here. Pads are tricky to suture as its easy for dogs to get to them and pull sutures out. You want it to dry out. I always keep skin glue around and antiseptic scrub like clorhexadine. It can only be glued shortly after. Do not use peroxide as it will cause the skin to become necrotic. the...
by skyehunter
Thu Nov 05, 2015 2:40 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Gun/storage box ideas? Subaru Outback
Replies: 1
Views: 1801

Re: Gun/storage box ideas? Subaru Outback

Made these a few years back...
by skyehunter
Wed Sep 02, 2015 8:49 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Post dogs on Point!!!!
Replies: 738
Views: 738014

Re: Post dogs on Point!!!!

DonF wrote:
skyehunter wrote:Evie on Point :)
Image
Beautiful shot, beautiful dog!
That's my girl Evie. Just over a year old in the pic. She is all about the bird's and has a tun of style :) Thanks for the compliment, i'll let her know :p
by skyehunter
Tue Aug 25, 2015 3:14 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: BERETTA OR BENELLI????
Replies: 13
Views: 12876

Re: BERETTA OR BENELLI????

Monte! for sure, love mine
by skyehunter
Sat Aug 22, 2015 5:42 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: How to reclaim my bed?
Replies: 23
Views: 12382

Re: How to reclaim my bed?

I don't understand the question...what is the problem?

Maybe get another dog to keep your pooch company and he will have someone to share the bed with, then go get another bed :D
by skyehunter
Wed Jul 29, 2015 9:07 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: NSTRA
Replies: 26
Views: 9728

Re: NSTRA

For "Shooting Dog and Gun Dog" Yes, to obtain a higher score the steadier the better, but you can still compete with a dog that is steady to flush - shot. The "Hunter Class" doesn't score on steadiness, yet this Class is meant for younger pups. Problem is I've never taught my dogs to be steady to w...
by skyehunter
Mon Jul 27, 2015 1:31 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: NSTRA
Replies: 26
Views: 9728

Re: NSTRA

So unlike NSTRA the dog must be steady to wind and shot? For "Shooting Dog and Gun Dog" Yes, to obtain a higher score the steadier the better, but you can still compete with a dog that is steady to flush - shot. The "Hunter Class" doesn't score on steadiness, yet this Class is meant for younger pups.
by skyehunter
Sun Jul 26, 2015 4:26 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: NSTRA
Replies: 26
Views: 9728

Re: NSTRA

by skyehunter
Sun Jul 26, 2015 4:17 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: NSTRA
Replies: 26
Views: 9728

Re: NSTRA

Can you please explain what the AZPDC is and how there trials are conducted? Thanks. Arizona Pointing Dog Club (AZPDC) http://www.azpdc.org We conduct events (un-sanctioned) Training Days, Fun Hunts, and Club Trials. We also occasionally partner for Hunt Tests (AKC). Here is our Trial schedule http...
by skyehunter
Sun Jul 26, 2015 3:54 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: NSTRA
Replies: 26
Views: 9728

Re: NSTRA

Have run NSTRA and local Club (AZPDC) for several years...both are great, camping, competition and fun :) Been thinking about joining AZPDC and am part of Valley of the Sun Quail Forever Chapter. Great club and people.. We have a Trial coming up in two weeks (http://azpdc.org/tools/events.php) This...
by skyehunter
Sun Jul 26, 2015 2:51 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: NSTRA
Replies: 26
Views: 9728

Re: NSTRA

Have run NSTRA and local Club (AZPDC) for several years...both are great, camping, competition and fun :)
by skyehunter
Tue Jun 30, 2015 5:34 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Anybody using an interesting theme in naming their dogs?
Replies: 34
Views: 15804

Re: Anybody using an interesting theme in naming their dogs?

I like to tell a story with the name....

My most recent GSP is Named "TKO Desert Sages Lady Eventide" translated..."Lady of the desert evening nights" = Street worker :)

A.K.A. Evie
by skyehunter
Sun Jun 28, 2015 4:31 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Post dogs on Point!!!!
Replies: 738
Views: 738014

Re: Post dogs on Point!!!!

Evie on Point :)
Image
by skyehunter
Wed Mar 18, 2015 3:33 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: recommendation for upland gun
Replies: 36
Views: 17184

Re: recommendation for upland gun

Montefeltro 20 ga. without a question...Lefty here, switched my safety to lefty in 2 minutes, adjusted stock shims for lefty...Approx .3 lb heaver than the BUL yet holds 5 shells as apposed to 3 for the BUL...will bang away for all your upland demands. My favorite gun ever...I mean ever...the best.....
by skyehunter
Wed Mar 18, 2015 3:29 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Things I have learned in the last month of pup being home
Replies: 16
Views: 6043

Re: Things I have learned in the last month of pup being home

Ya, "here" means "I can"t hear you" when they have any of the above items in their possession :)
by skyehunter
Thu Mar 12, 2015 11:50 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Post dogs on Point!!!!
Replies: 738
Views: 738014

Re: Post dogs on Point!!!!

Training Day :)
by skyehunter
Tue Mar 10, 2015 9:25 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: WW vests - grouse pockets or the standard?????
Replies: 4
Views: 2960

Re: WW vests - grouse pockets or the standard?????

I have the longer pockets as well, and hunt the steep hills in Southern AZ chasing Mearns. They are sewn into place based on the measurements you provide so that the pockets are on the seam line (...if purchased directly, not sure if made to fit if purchased from any other vendor), subsequently they...
by skyehunter
Tue Jan 13, 2015 4:18 pm
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: Garmin Alpha?
Replies: 82
Views: 78823

Re: Garmin Alpha?

Running a TT10 and TT15 simultaneously and independently..no lag.

For those having lag time...perhaps connect collar and Handheld to a PC and update both. Avoid a Mac, couple friends with Mac had issues after updating, had to hook up to my PC to update and fix.
by skyehunter
Wed Dec 24, 2014 8:47 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Post dogs on Point!!!!
Replies: 738
Views: 738014

Re: Post dogs on Point!!!!

nhachman,

Good looking pup and what a Great Point. I took some liberty and removed the collar off your pup as you mentioned in your post. If this offends you please let me know and I will remove this post. I can email you the full size edited pic if you want...Enjoy :)
by skyehunter
Tue Dec 23, 2014 9:24 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Post dogs on Point!!!!
Replies: 738
Views: 738014

Re: Post dogs on Point!!!!

Backing another pup.
by skyehunter
Sat Nov 15, 2014 9:10 am
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: Hello from az!
Replies: 3
Views: 1291

Re: Hello from az!

Here is a link of the type of events we put on. http://azpdc.org/tools/events.php Typically we do one or two events near Coolidge, (Desert Pheasant Rec) and the rest are in the pines up North during the Summer months. Quite a few of us hunt more south, particularly for Mearns. Our meetings are in ce...
by skyehunter
Fri Nov 14, 2014 7:16 am
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: Hello from az!
Replies: 3
Views: 1291

Re: Hello from az!

I'm from the Phoenix area, I am also Treasurer for the Arizona Pointing Dog Club www.AZPDC.org. We have quite a few breeders in the Club as well as associated with us. This includes our President (Brittany Breeder) and Vice President (GSP) Breeder. I got my 8 month old GSP from them and have been mo...
by skyehunter
Fri Nov 14, 2014 7:10 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Post dogs on Point!!!!
Replies: 738
Views: 738014

Re: Post dogs on Point!!!!

nhachman wrote:
deseeker wrote:
DonF wrote:nice but that one of the Britt is super!!!

I agree. That's a great picture
+3 :D
Wow, how much for a print?! That is a spectacular shot, hats off.[/quote]



Thanks all, Appreciate the compliments. If anyone wants a hi-rez of the image to print send me a PM.
by skyehunter
Mon Nov 10, 2014 8:57 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Post dogs on Point!!!!
Replies: 738
Views: 738014

Re: Post dogs on Point!!!!

Just few of my pooches on point :)
by skyehunter
Sun Nov 09, 2014 5:36 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Garmin Alpha TT15 help
Replies: 1
Views: 1007

Re: Garmin Alpha TT15 help

The unit should work as soon as linked to the collar, you should not need to "test" it a few times for it to work. Perhaps updating the software on both the collar and handheld will help?
by skyehunter
Wed Sep 17, 2014 10:50 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Looking for better navigation program for Android
Replies: 8
Views: 6639

Re: Looking for better navigation program for Android

Gaia, The best ever!!! I use it with a GPS Bad Elf on an iPad (There is an android version). Works flawlessly even in hard to get to spots while off pavement. You can layer different map sources, import /export your adventures, or just plain old navigate to places.....list goes on. https://play.goog...
by skyehunter
Tue Aug 19, 2014 1:26 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: DIY manual launcher to remote launcher project question
Replies: 14
Views: 5927

Re: DIY manual launcher to remote launcher project question

I will claim those launchers for a buddy of mine if not spoken for... assuming first come first serve, he is driving and asked me to claim them for him. He will send a PM, name is azquailhntr, we were going to build him some from scratch, but this would be a much better option.
by skyehunter
Tue Aug 19, 2014 9:53 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: DIY manual launcher to remote launcher project question
Replies: 14
Views: 5927

Re: DIY manual launcher to remote launcher project question

I had the same "Trigger Signal" issue on my early setup of my DIY Launchers. I tested a few Walkie-Talkie's and found that the signal must have been longer on different brands and some worked / others did not. I went with the wireless remote (key fob) idea on later revision of my projects. Good luck...
by skyehunter
Tue Aug 12, 2014 12:57 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Launcher solenoid
Replies: 5
Views: 2340

Re: Launcher solenoid

This is what i used on the bottom launcher in the pic below with success. Maybe work for your project. http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-Shi ... 27864.html
by skyehunter
Fri Aug 08, 2014 7:49 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Garmin alpha users - where are you putting the handheld on a
Replies: 10
Views: 3714

Re: Garmin alpha users - where are you putting the handheld on a

Made this...Works great. There is something just like it out there, can't remember the company name though.
by skyehunter
Wed Jul 16, 2014 10:22 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Summer Heat
Replies: 12
Views: 7961

Re: Summer Heat

This helps here in the AZ heat to keep em cool.
by skyehunter
Mon Jun 09, 2014 8:09 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Post your funny/weird pictures of your dogs
Replies: 12
Views: 4981

Re: Post your funny/weird pictures of your dogs

Thought i would join in :)
by skyehunter
Tue Jun 03, 2014 11:45 am
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: Garmin Alpha?
Replies: 82
Views: 78823

Re: Garmin Alpha?

Here is one of my early holders I made. I have since made an actual holster lanyard that protects the unit better, i'll take a pic and post. I have been really happy with my Alpha. Hunted almost every weekend last Quail season and train every weekend for the last 8 months or so with this unit with n...
by skyehunter
Mon May 26, 2014 7:39 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: French Brittany
Replies: 7
Views: 3229

Re: French Brittany

Have to agree with ohmymy111 on the Don Rice suggestion. A group of us train regularly and trial together with several of his dogs. They are a win in my book. Naturals in the field and house for sure.