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Hey guys...I just wanted to post a link to the facebook page of NM Quail Inc. and tell you a little about who we are. We have been around for quite a few years, but have never really promoted ourselves much. We have decided to try to grow our organization and let others outside of Las Cruces know ab...

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I know that the 320 is supposed to be a little better, but if you found a great deal on the 220 and some DC30 or 40 collars, is there any reason to not pick it up? It'll be 10 times better for keeping up with my dog than what I have now, which is naddathing.

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If you decide on a Springer, talk to Rachel Allenby at Allenby Kennels. She's just up the street from you in Liberty Hill. I can absolutely guarantee that you won't find a better place to get a spaniel on this side of the pond. I've got one from her that is hands down the best all around dog I've ev...

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ezzy333 wrote:What is surprising is we had GMO grain years ago before anyone was concerned and before that we changed by selective breeding. But a couple of years ago someone got all concerned and made a big deal out of nothing.

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Exactly. All of a sudden, GMOs are going to kill us all...

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Unless you need to shoot 3 1/2" shells(which let's be honest, there really isn't a need for them anymore), just stick with the Franchi Affinity over the Intensity. They do make a left-handed Affinity. http://www.franchiusa.com/affinity-semi-auto-shotgun Just to clear something up, they are NOT made ...

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It's tough to beat a TW or a bluetick...but I love redbones myself. I wish I could hear some in a hardwood bottom right now.

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I wouldn't waste the money on the Stoeger...JMO.

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Thanks for the info guys.

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Ducks are my main thing(hence the name). It is without a doubt, a sad state of affairs what most people call "duck hunting". It makes me so mad sometimes I can't see straight. I don't normally shoot birds unless they are decoying, but I will shoot at one that skirts the edge of the blocks every now ...

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I've been looking at the 1810 or 1820 collar but haven't been able to find many reviews on DT systems. Anyone have anything good or bad to say about them?

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I lived in Texas last year...I had a blast chasing snipe and got spoiled(same with the duck hunting). In SC, I was used to killing 2 or 3 a day...in Texas, the only reason you didn't limit out was because you ran out of shells.

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My springer pup is a whiner...I've never had a dog that whined much, and they were fairly easy fixes. She will whine sometimes when she is just laying on her bed or on the couch. She isn't picking up on the fixes very well, but its getting a little better.

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Another name that I love for some reason, but I haven't used yet, is Mud.

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So do I...hence my offer.

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Where do you get your pups from? They seem to like birds a little, and look dam good to boot.

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A swampy cousin to the woodcock. "Poor man's quail" some folks call them.

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Congrats of making head way. One word of caution though...the more you "wear them out" before you get on them, the better shape they get in. I wouldn't suggest doing that for a very long time.

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Black feet are tougher(the majority of the time). If your horse is having problems with cracked feet, be sure to put some type of hoof heal or turpentine type product of them regularly. IMO, gaited horses feet have different needs than a QH because of the way they move. If you watch the way they mov...

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Sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful dog. I'm sure she'll be waiting for you on the other side.

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You could also try Granulex spray or Blue Lotion. Both of those things do wonders to heal up stuff.

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I'll swap you New Mexico doves for Utah ducks

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I am not well versed on woodys, as to whether they were youngsters or slow to finish up their eclipse phase, so maybe someone can enlighten me. I know we got one last year, about this time, and it was beautiful and bright in feather. Chances are, those birds just haven't plumed out yet. It's still ...

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Congrats on your pups first hunt...I imagine your as proud of yours as I was of mine a few weeks ago.

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That's a great photo birddog.

I love mine to death, but I really love Chessie's(and I've never been a lab guy...more spaniels and Chessie's) so I don't know what I'll do when he's gone. It'll rip my heart out when he leaves me though.

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birddog1968 wrote:Nice pics, black dogs with white muzzles RULE!

That's a true story...He'll probably be the last one I ever have, so I'm trying to get some good photos to remember him by.

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My wife called me at about 5:40 yesterday afternoon when she got done with class to tell me that she was going to ride her horse. I decided I'd run out to my little honey hole 2 miles down the road to try to get an hours worth of dove killing in. Grabbed my scattergun and my pup and headed out. I co...

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Thanks for the replies guys. Gotpointers...if you wouldn't mind, how about email me that contact info for both guys. My email address is jiwhite86@yahoo.com

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Just curious how the wirehaired breeds handle the heat. I have always wanted a pudelpointer or GWP/DD pretty bad but I've always worried about the heat. I know folks have them in the southern states, but how do they really handle it? I would assume a WPG wouldn't do well down here as there coarse ar...

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I use FP-10 gun oil. That stuff is "da bomb" for gun lube. Use sparingly, and clean regularly.

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Try an get a feel of the safety on it, its farther forward than any gun I that I have had. I believe it would take some time to get use to, maybe. I just bought a Franchi 720 a couple of months ago. It's safety is forward of the trigger, and it hasn't slowed me down yet. I have never had a problem ...

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You should take a trip down to Lake Somerville(if it isn't dried up yet). Best snipe hunting I've ever seen.

There are some areas like the NWRs, and some waterfowl management areas that I'm hoping have some snipe around. Thanks for the invite. If I ever make it back to Texas, I'll let you know.

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It's blackcloud, but with lead. The big difference maker in these shells is the wad. Federal came out with their "flitecontrol" wad the year before blackcloud in their turkey loads, and that wad works as advertised. I really wish they would put that wad in regular steel loads.

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I don't but guns with the intention of selling them, so resale value is a non-issue. And I've seen quite a few benellis jam. I've come pretty close to buying an M2 though, and I wouldnt mind an ultralight either. Nothing wrong at all with Benellis, I just think that they are ridiculously over rated/...

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Do yourself a favor and take a look at these guns. It's a gas versus inertia, but it's a simple, extremely easy to clean gun and performs great. You can get a wood or synthetic stock and they will cost you about 250 bucks less than a jamanelli.

http://www.franchiusa.com/firearms/720_upland_field.php

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If they're beginners, just make sure to get a double reed call. They're much easier to learn on(and most of them sound more like an actual duck).

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That looks like a mighty fine place to kill some ducks. I'm envious.

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As said in my earlier post, I've watched too many guys destroy game with a 12. I've learned that patience is the key to shotgunning and very few small gamers have it. I agree 100%. I don't understand why folks think that they have to have a 12 to shoot birds(minus geese and/or turkeys). Most doves,...

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I absolutely love shooting snipe. Always lived somewhere with plenty to shoot. Now that we're out in NM, I was wondering if there are any snipe to be shot in this state. I didn't know if any of the waterfowl areas or the upper end of any of the lakes holds any birds. I sure would appreciate any info...

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A Haydel's DR-85 or DRS-88. They have probably called more ducks than any others in the world, and they Re less than 20 bucks a piece.

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Thanks doc.

Jamie White.

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I'm not real sure where you guys are coming up with a 12 is cheaper to shoot. I primarily shoot a 20...most target loads are either the same or cheaper for the 20, and 3" non-tox is the same or cheaper than 3" 12ga.

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I am in an apartment right now. Hopefully I will have my own house by next April. I WILL NOT get a dog prior to moving out of my apt. As far as the climate, I live in coastal GA here the water even sweats it's so hot and humid. I would call the winters mild, falling to the freezing mark. I have jus...

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You should try Apple Cider vinegar...I make all of my BBQ sauces with a vinegar(as does everyone where I'm from) and we all use apple cider vinegar.

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I don't have any kids, but I started tagging along deer hunting at the ripe old age of 3. I killed my first duck at 6, dove about a year or two later. Maybe we(South Carolinians) are different, but everyone I knew started taking their kids when they were @ the age of 4. Most people started tagging a...

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I will take the bug chasing any day of the week over marking(my ESS female chases bugs, but she's only 8mos). I have had quite a few males and am on my 2nd female now, and I probably(won't say never) won't own anything but females from here on out.

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You can shoot 3/4oz to 1 1/4oz in a 20. If you can't kill a bird(any bird) with 1 1/4 of shot, then you need some serious help shooting and/or learning the art of decoying birds.

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FWIW, I've been told that SD customer service is so good because it gets used so much(for reasons like you're explaining)

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That 720 I've got is super sweet. Wood stock, will shoot 3" shells, super light for long hikes, and a breeze to clean. You really should try to get your hands on one just to shoulder it. I really do love it. Not too mention it's a little cheaper than the two you mentioned. I thought seriously about ...

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I would trade the dogs out every other hunt, or try to take yours a little more than the older dog. And don't let your dog start breaking on the shot. Hold him yourself or use a leash to tie him off. My dogs have only taken one or two time of bolting and hitting the end of the lead before they figur...

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