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by cutty72
Sun Oct 05, 2014 9:07 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Cz shotguns
Replies: 13
Views: 9443

Re: Cz shotguns

Love my Redhead delux 12 ga. O/U!
by cutty72
Sun Oct 05, 2014 9:02 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: North Dakota PLOTS
Replies: 15
Views: 7619

Re: North Dakota PLOTS

South half of the state for sure.
SW is always good, though not sure quality of PLOTS land.

S central to SE is a bit more work, but still good birds.
by cutty72
Sun Oct 05, 2014 8:55 pm
Forum: Polls
Topic: Which shotgun brand do you use?
Replies: 180
Views: 221884

Re: Which shotgun brand do you use?

Beretta Xtrema
CZ Redhead delux O/U
by cutty72
Sun Oct 05, 2014 8:42 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Non Toxic ammunition, Does your state require it for upland
Replies: 41
Views: 23590

Re: Non Toxic ammunition, Does your state require it for upland

North Dakota.

Non-tox required for:
-All waterfowl hunting.
-Wetland production areas

Otherwise, lead is fine.
by cutty72
Sat Sep 27, 2014 4:11 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Training In The Cold
Replies: 23
Views: 11226

Re: Training In The Cold

Neil wrote:If I can hunt in it, then I will train in it.
I modify that a bit. If I WILL hunt it in, then I will train in it.
Love getting in the field, but there are times that it's just not worth it.
by cutty72
Tue Sep 23, 2014 9:01 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Looking for a new duck gun
Replies: 13
Views: 8227

Re: Looking for a new duck gun

Beretta A400 if new
Beretta Xtreme or Xtreme 2 if looking used.
by cutty72
Tue Sep 23, 2014 8:58 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: vomits while eating
Replies: 18
Views: 11462

Re: vomits while eating

Had the same issue with the wife's dog.
Started with a tennis ball in the bowl, didn't help.
Found she had an allergy to corn.
Switched food, kept the tennis ball in the bowl (she still eats too fast) and no more issues.

Best of luck finding a solution!
by cutty72
Fri Sep 19, 2014 7:43 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: I have a new interest in wing shooting.
Replies: 31
Views: 28605

Re: I have a new interest in wing shooting.

Another for the A300.
I love my Xtreme, which is a similar platform, and goes up to 3 1/2" if necessary.
Handles the lightest target loads and up to the heavy magnum shells, with minimal recoil to the shooter.
by cutty72
Wed Sep 17, 2014 9:57 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Hunting vs. continueing with training
Replies: 12
Views: 6060

Re: Hunting vs. continueing with training

If you are ever throwing 10 retrieves in training, then you don't know how to train a retriever. You need to make each retrieve be used to teach something, and now just throw meaningless marks. You will burn your dog out doing that, and it is never learning anything from it. Call it "playing" rathe...
by cutty72
Wed Sep 17, 2014 9:53 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: When/if to call off of other wildlife
Replies: 5
Views: 2564

Re: When/if to call off of other wildlife

Both of mine will hardly even pay any mind to deer, squirrels, rabbits, skunks, etc.
First time they ever tried to give chase they got an abrupt correction and that put an end to it.

They will sometimes trail fur when the birds are scarce so they are bored, especial my GWP.
by cutty72
Wed Sep 17, 2014 9:48 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: 2014 ND Photo Essay
Replies: 5
Views: 1908

Re: 2014 ND Photo Essay

Great pics! Where at in ND are they from?
by cutty72
Wed Sep 17, 2014 9:46 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Hunting & feeding
Replies: 15
Views: 5336

Re: Hunting & feeding

Once a day in the evening here, no issues. My "sensitive" dog has issues with heavy activity before or after eating, and will generally puke it back up. Feeding in the evening eliminates that during hunting season, and I'm just cautious on when I exercise/train with her in correlation to feeding tim...
by cutty72
Tue Sep 16, 2014 9:42 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Grouse hunting without a dog
Replies: 57
Views: 24089

Re: Grouse hunting without a dog

I've hunted without dogs, and it can be successful, just a bit more work. Now, I'm lazy. The dog's find them and bring them back, all I have to do is hit them! (sometimes more of a challenge than I like to admit). 80% of the reason I hunt birds is for the dogs, the other 20 is for the fun and the fo...
by cutty72
Tue Sep 16, 2014 9:15 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Give or Drop command? And others...
Replies: 18
Views: 7888

Re: Give or Drop command? And others...

Stay means stay where you are.
Whoa means stop and wait for me to get in range, or if hunting dead, start working back to me.
Leave it to completely leave something alone.
Drop to drop whatever they have, wherever they are.
Release to give me the retrieve.
by cutty72
Tue Sep 16, 2014 9:05 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Diamond Naturals Extreme Athlete
Replies: 11
Views: 7039

Re: Diamond Naturals Extreme Athlete

Loved the extreme athlete until it got difficult to find locally.
Switched to Diamond Performance, until I got Luci my lab/wirehair. Found she had a corn alergy, so now I have both of them on 4health Performance. Easily available and good price. Also, no alergy issues.
by cutty72
Tue Sep 16, 2014 8:59 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Whats your favorite dog breed? And why?
Replies: 59
Views: 67505

Re: Whats your favorite dog breed? And why?

I love a good GSP, they do it all with class.

However, in ND I want a dog that can be outside year round, so I picked lab.
Not quite the pointing ability, but better water handling and retrieving.

Overall, I'll stick with labs, but enjoy a friend's GSP in the field.
by cutty72
Tue Sep 16, 2014 8:55 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Hunting vs. continueing with training
Replies: 12
Views: 6060

Re: Hunting vs. continueing with training

My lab/wirehair cross is similar. She gets excited for the first 10 or so retrieves with dummies before she starts getting bored.
However, get her in the field and she will go all day, be it 1 retrieve or 100.
by cutty72
Fri Jan 10, 2014 3:57 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: How many dogs?
Replies: 41
Views: 15884

Re: How many dogs?

I have two right now, but the third will be added soon. I like one pup, one in their prime, and one old man to make sure no one steals the couch. Mine are 3 and 8, the 8 year old went on his last hunt this year so we will start looking for another pup around spring I would think Why retiring at 8? ...
by cutty72
Fri Jan 10, 2014 10:57 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Littermate syndrome prevention.
Replies: 37
Views: 21075

Re: Littermate syndrome prevention.

I have a dumb question about separation anxiety. If you had two dogs and they were bonded and suffered from separation anxiety, wouldn't the dog that you took hunting be as upset as the one that you left at home? Only the younger one gets the seperation anxiety. I can leave my lab home, and she jus...
by cutty72
Fri Jan 10, 2014 10:53 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Collars what do u use
Replies: 26
Views: 11223

Re: Collars what do u use

1" nylon collar with a boomerang tag.
Got tired of the hanging tags wearing out and the rivets ripping out of the collar. No issues with these, and a warranty for the life of the pet!
http://www.boomerangtags.com/page.php?c=collartags
by cutty72
Fri Jan 10, 2014 10:48 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: How many dogs?
Replies: 41
Views: 15884

Re: How many dogs?

Two right now
Jozie 5 y/o lab
Luci 3 y/o lab/GWP

Three would be my max, a new pup as a replacement for the eldest being retired.
by cutty72
Fri Jan 10, 2014 10:45 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What do your dogs have on when grouse hunting?
Replies: 21
Views: 9201

Re: What do your dogs have on when grouse hunting?

Same as any other hunt, ID collar and E-collar for my lab, add a beeper on the GWP.
Orange vest during deer season.
by cutty72
Thu Jan 09, 2014 8:58 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Littermate syndrome prevention.
Replies: 37
Views: 21075

Re: Littermate syndrome prevention.

I have two dogs. Mine is a 5 y/o lab, very bonded to me. My wifes is a 3 y/o lab GWP cross. She has been in the kennel with my lab from the day we got her. She is reasonably bonded to my wife, but even moreso to my lab. When I take out my lab for something, and leave her behind, she whines and yips ...
by cutty72
Wed Jan 08, 2014 4:18 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Outdoor photos
Replies: 27
Views: 11145

Re: Outdoor photos

SW ND 2013

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Tweed Roosevelt
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by cutty72
Wed Jan 08, 2014 4:17 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Outdoor photos
Replies: 27
Views: 11145

Re: Outdoor photos

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by cutty72
Wed Jan 08, 2014 4:16 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Outdoor photos
Replies: 27
Views: 11145

Re: Outdoor photos

N MN
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SW Nebraska, 2013
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by cutty72
Wed Jan 08, 2014 4:16 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Outdoor photos
Replies: 27
Views: 11145

Re: Outdoor photos

I get lucky enough to hunt along side a professional photographer! Usually end up with some good ones. Northern MN, 2012 http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa150/Cutty72/390386_516626951716646_382037254_n.jpg http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa150/Cutty72/374546_516626628383345_11610452_n.jpg
by cutty72
Wed Jan 08, 2014 1:21 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Choke for grouse
Replies: 28
Views: 13844

Re: Choke for grouse

Start the season with IC and Mod, then tighten up as it progresses.
I use the same chokes for grouse and pheasant, as they are often both found on the same push.

As for the weight of a semi auto, my CZ O/U weighs the same as my Xtremma semi auto.
by cutty72
Wed Jan 08, 2014 12:57 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Is sending dogs to a trainer worth it?
Replies: 16
Views: 8422

Re: Is sending dogs to a trainer worth it?

Like many have already said, it depeneds on your goals and expectations. Personally, I want a dog that listens in the yard to the basic obedience (sit, stay, come, down, whoa), will find me the birds in the field, handle if needed to make the retrieve, and bring the bird back to me. My lab does this...
by cutty72
Wed Jan 01, 2014 9:29 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: GSP shaking
Replies: 6
Views: 5203

Re: GSP shaking

Every GSP I've ever known shakes.
One of my hunting companions GSP shakes so bad that the whole couch vibrates when she's laying on it!
Her sister is just as bad. I'd say it's normal for the breed.
by cutty72
Wed Jan 01, 2014 9:25 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Weird Question....Dog Size
Replies: 5
Views: 3512

Re: Weird Question....Dog Size

My lab (Jozie) and GWP/lab cross (Luci) both live outside. They have a well insulated house that they can go into, but it is not heated except for their body heat and the heated water bucket. Jozie is ~62 lbs Luci is ~70 lbs. Both dogs are fed once a day. Luci's brother is ~85 lbs, is in the house f...
by cutty72
Fri Dec 20, 2013 11:53 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Best family gundog? Gsp, vizsla, Brit?
Replies: 42
Views: 21655

Re: Best family gundog? Gsp, vizsla, Brit?

I agree that most any bird dog makes a phenominal pet, if trained and disciplined. My lab is excellent with kids, though the one fault with her is her tail, like a baseball bat, and she's not always cognizant of where it is. It's taken out my nephew a couple times :lol: My hunting friends have GSPs ...
by cutty72
Thu Dec 19, 2013 9:29 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Long Pheasant Tails
Replies: 6
Views: 3278

Re: Long Pheasant Tails

24" is a nice tail. I have a pickup headliner full of 21-22s, longest was just over 23. Mostly all 1 year old birds. I learned a trick at a Montana FWP check station from the lady biologist checking game: hold the pheasant by its lower jaw and lift it. If the beak bends/breaks it is a juvenile bird...
by cutty72
Wed Dec 18, 2013 2:25 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Occupations
Replies: 239
Views: 156193

Re: Occupations

Military - Army Logistics
AMSOIL dealer on the side
looking at starting a shooting range on the farm.
by cutty72
Wed Dec 18, 2013 2:19 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Frost Bite.... Need help!! Read last comment
Replies: 10
Views: 3705

Re: Frost Bite....

My lab and GWP/Lab cross haven't had any issues yet up here.
Last weekend the high was -5 and we were out all weekend, generally in snow up to my knees.
by cutty72
Wed Dec 18, 2013 2:11 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Hunting Vehicle
Replies: 45
Views: 22226

Re: Hunting Vehicle

Current is a 3/4 F250 diesel crew cab short box. Only thing I would change is get a long box and add a nice dog box with top storage. I use it to pull the camper on our long hunting trips, seats 5 comfortably with guns and gear. 4x4 is a necessity, as even as well built as it is, there were spots I ...
by cutty72
Wed Dec 18, 2013 1:58 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Long Pheasant Tails
Replies: 6
Views: 3278

Re: Long Pheasant Tails

24" is a nice tail.
I have a pickup headliner full of 21-22s, longest was just over 23. Mostly all 1 year old birds.
by cutty72
Wed Dec 18, 2013 1:54 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: But wait ... what would you pay?
Replies: 127
Views: 54994

Re: But wait ... what would you pay?

I believe it depends a lot on what you expect when going on to that private land. Currently, my parents and I own a few hundred tillable acres and a couple hundred acres of pasture land. We no longer farm, so the tillable is cash rented out, and the pasture is rented to other ranchers. The land is n...
by cutty72
Thu Oct 24, 2013 7:24 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: 12th Year for Sadie
Replies: 7
Views: 3658

Re: 12th Year for Sadie

That's awesome! I hunt with a guy that has a now 16 y/o GSP.
This will be her first year not out in the field on every hunt.
She still comes on the occasional short easy push, just to keep her happy.
by cutty72
Thu Oct 24, 2013 1:58 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: HEAVY BRUSH LOCATE BY GPS OR BEEPER?
Replies: 24
Views: 8084

Re: HEAVY BRUSH LOCATE BY GPS OR BEEPER?

I run with the beeper on point only. If my dog is "lost" and not on point, I can turn it on and off with my remote and it will beep, letting me know where my dog is.
by cutty72
Thu Oct 24, 2013 12:19 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: hunting southeast nebraska
Replies: 18
Views: 11255

Re: hunting southeast nebraska

Anyone in the SW part of NE?
I'll be heading out to the Ogallala area the first weekend in Nov and just wondering what I should expect.
by cutty72
Thu Oct 24, 2013 11:58 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: North Dakota Pheasant Reports?
Replies: 9
Views: 5538

Re: North Dakota Pheasant Reports?

I prefer actual on ground numbers. Just got back from hunting a weekend in the areas of New England to Mott. Never saw the "huge cloud of birds", but as long as you were in a field that wasn't water covered, it was your own fault if you didn't limit out. Central ND they are sparse, but can still be ...
by cutty72
Tue Jul 23, 2013 9:47 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Beating the heat: Let's see water pictures
Replies: 25
Views: 9310

Re: Beating the heat: Let's see water pictures

My lab walks on water. 8)
by cutty72
Tue Jul 23, 2013 9:41 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Grouse vs Pheasant
Replies: 5
Views: 2905

Re: Grouse vs Pheasant

They way you train them is the same.
The birds will continue to train the dogs out in the field, constantly showing them new tricks, moreso the pheasants than the grouse though.
Grouse are much more "flush happy" than a rooster.
by cutty72
Tue Jul 23, 2013 9:39 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: What dog food are you using currently?
Replies: 170
Views: 69252

Re: What dog food are you using currently?

TSC's 4 health. We just switched our GWP/Lab to 4health Performance food, from Diamond Extreme Athlete. She was having really dry itchy skin, dandruff, and throwing up, so the vet said to try switching foods. So far it's helped the vomiting part at least, but we're only a week in, so she's just now...
by cutty72
Tue Jul 23, 2013 9:33 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: 1 Dog for Wild Birds
Replies: 37
Views: 17369

Re: 1 Dog for Wild Birds

I hunted just my lab for a few years. She did well, and so long as I picked a field that held birds, and hit my targets, we always took home birds.

Now sometimes I will also take my wife's GWP/Lab cross with as well, then I get the best of both worlds, a pointer and a flusher/retriever.
by cutty72
Tue Jan 24, 2012 10:50 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Any Retriever Owners Here?
Replies: 13
Views: 3021

Re: Any Retriever Owners Here?

My lab loves the willey ringneck.
by cutty72
Wed Jan 04, 2012 8:12 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Left Handed Shooters
Replies: 16
Views: 7977

Re: Left Handed Shooters

My buddies wife shoots left handed and carries a Beretta 686 20 ga O/U. I'll have to check if she got a "left handed" version or not
by cutty72
Wed Jan 04, 2012 8:09 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: choked up for kansas
Replies: 11
Views: 3675

Re: choked up for kansas

You should be fine with that choke/shot combo.
by cutty72
Thu Dec 29, 2011 8:38 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Puppy and fireworks
Replies: 7
Views: 2222

Re: Puppy and fireworks

Mine was 10 months old her first July 4th. Had been around gunfire before.
When the fireworks went off, she was looking for something to retrieve.