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by fourseasons
Mon Dec 25, 2023 8:14 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays
Replies: 4
Views: 1016

Re: Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays

Wishing all of our GDF crew a merry and a happy! This photo is of dogs from old... sadly, all crossed the Rainbow Bridge years ago, but they were descended from generations of our beloved Pointers, and some of their pups, grandpups, greatgrandpups are still around to find birds and "share the love!"...
by fourseasons
Sat Oct 07, 2023 12:17 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Gun Dog Forum - Big Year Coming!
Replies: 1
Views: 1229

Gun Dog Forum - Big Year Coming!

Next year, 2024, will be the 20th anniversary of the Gun Dog Forum!!! As part of the celebration of that milestone year, I'll be sending out PM's to members who have been on Gun Dog Forum since the 'earlier days' and are still actively logging on to GDF at least from time to time. I'll send you a fe...
by fourseasons
Sat Oct 07, 2023 11:37 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: THE END?
Replies: 5
Views: 2684

Re: THE END?

This forum has been kickin' it since 2004, when Grant and Greg Jennings got the board up and running! Amazing in this day of FB, multimedia, Tic Toc, etc. that such a wonderful forum for bird dog enthusiasts is still very active and enjoyed by so many. Special thanks do go out to Sharon (joined 2008...
by fourseasons
Mon Jul 10, 2023 7:39 pm
Forum: ARCHIVE: Previous Listings SOLD/OLD/GONE
Topic: Leather Roading Harness for Sale
Replies: 2
Views: 4285

Re: Leather Roading Harness for Sale

Thanks for the inquiry - will ship from FL, probably fit in a Priority Mail bubble bag.
by fourseasons
Sun Jul 09, 2023 12:22 pm
Forum: ARCHIVE: Previous Listings SOLD/OLD/GONE
Topic: Leather Roading Harness for Sale
Replies: 2
Views: 4285

Leather Roading Harness for Sale

Quality leather/hardware harness! Lightly used.
$30 plus shipping, USA

Please PM me, I don't get online every day, thanks

harness.jpg
by fourseasons
Sun Jul 09, 2023 12:05 pm
Forum: ARCHIVE: Previous Listings SOLD/OLD/GONE
Topic: How to Use the Delmar Smith Wonder Lead - DVD
Replies: 0
Views: 6372

How to Use the Delmar Smith Wonder Lead - DVD

DVD with Ronnie Smith

DVD only
$5 plus shipping

Please PM me, I don't get online every day, thanks!
by fourseasons
Sun Jul 09, 2023 12:03 pm
Forum: ARCHIVE: Previous Listings SOLD/OLD/GONE
Topic: SportDog Basic Training DVD
Replies: 0
Views: 6255

SportDog Basic Training DVD

Featuring professional trainers Tom Dokken, Charlie Jurney, Rick Smith and Chris Akin

DVD only
$5 plus shipping

Please PM me, I don't get online every day, thanks!
by fourseasons
Sun Jul 09, 2023 11:58 am
Forum: ARCHIVE: Previous Listings SOLD/OLD/GONE
Topic: E-Collar Training with Robin MacFarlane DVDs
Replies: 0
Views: 6141

E-Collar Training with Robin MacFarlane DVDs

Over 5 HOURS of Obedience Training, includes BONUS Basic Obedience Video ($40 value) From Gun Dog Supply website: Do you have an e-collar for your dog but you've been afraid to use it? Stop worrying and start training! This 5-disc set will take you step-by-step through the process, from starting the...
by fourseasons
Sun Jul 09, 2023 11:54 am
Forum: ARCHIVE: Previous Listings SOLD/OLD/GONE
Topic: The Perfect Here -- Recall Training 3-Disc DVD Set
Replies: 0
Views: 6180

The Perfect Here -- Recall Training 3-Disc DVD Set

From Gun Dog Supply website: Copyright 2020, approx. 4 hour total runtime Throughout "The Perfect Here," you will follow the progress of five puppies as they are introduced to and taught a proper recall using an e-collar. The ability of your dog to "here" is the fundamental command on which all othe...
by fourseasons
Sun Jul 09, 2023 11:51 am
Forum: ARCHIVE: Previous Listings SOLD/OLD/GONE
Topic: .22 Blank Ammo for sale - Great Deal!
Replies: 2
Views: 13687

Re: .22 Blank Ammo for sale - Great Deal!

Let me know if interested in blanks - OK to send PM, might be a delay in a reply as I'm not getting notifications from the Board when PMs received but I check periodically.
by fourseasons
Sun Jul 09, 2023 11:49 am
Forum: ARCHIVE: Previous Listings SOLD/OLD/GONE
Topic: The Perfect Start / Perfect Finish 5-Disc DVD Set for Sale
Replies: 0
Views: 5952

The Perfect Start / Perfect Finish 5-Disc DVD Set for Sale

Sold as set - 5 DVDs total, by Perfection Gun Dog Training Kennels From Gun Dog Supply website: "The Perfect Start" video teaches with in-depth explanation and live training examples of all key points of starting your bird dog. Understand how your dog learns, teach here, heel, and whoa, and evaluate...
by fourseasons
Sat Sep 17, 2022 3:17 pm
Forum: ARCHIVE: Previous Listings SOLD/OLD/GONE
Topic: .22 Blank Ammo for sale - Great Deal!
Replies: 2
Views: 13687

Re: .22 Blank Ammo for sale - Great Deal!

I believe I still have about 60 extra boxes of these blanks. PM me if interested, super good price!
by fourseasons
Thu Feb 03, 2022 1:49 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: CFGSPC AKC FT Feb 5-6, 2022
Replies: 0
Views: 4865

CFGSPC AKC FT Feb 5-6, 2022

Central FL GSP Club is hosting an AKC all pointing breeds field trial weekend at Lake Wales, FL on February 5-6, 2022. Includes retrieving stakes.

Website under construction: http://www.cfgspc.org, premium (for directions) on AKC's website under Events.
by fourseasons
Wed Dec 15, 2021 11:54 am
Forum: Training
Topic: The Flush/Stop Cue
Replies: 8
Views: 3948

Re: The Flush/Stop Cue

Not intending to hijack your topic (apologies), but since you've mentioned solid-colored Pointers here is a photo of my solid black Pointer (all titles AKC): Ch V.I.P.'S READY EVER AFTER OF DANCINDOLL JHA RI CGC TT TKN RATN (sired by one of my dogs, he's out of a solid black NZ import bitch, she goe...
by fourseasons
Sun Dec 05, 2021 2:45 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Running with a GSP?
Replies: 29
Views: 8851

Re: Running with a GSP?

At a minimum, from a physical standpoint dogs' growth plates (at ends of bones) can be negatively affected by over exercise. Do a search engine check with the terms "canine growth plates exercise" and you'll get some great scientific info (as well as opinions, of course) relating to your question re...
by fourseasons
Sun Nov 28, 2021 8:45 am
Forum: ARCHIVE: Previous Listings SOLD/OLD/GONE
Topic: .22 Blank Ammo for sale - Great Deal!
Replies: 2
Views: 13687

.22 Blank Ammo for sale - Great Deal!

I have "extra" CCI .22 short blank ammo (black box), 100 per box.
Selling 10 boxes together for only $99!!
Buyer pays UPS shipping (no PO boxes, and must be over 18yo).
Send me a PM (private message) if interested.
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by fourseasons
Wed Oct 27, 2021 11:57 am
Forum: Events
Topic: CFGSPC AKC Hunting Tests Oct 23-24, 2021
Replies: 2
Views: 4064

Re: CFGSPC AKC Hunting Tests Oct 23-24, 2021

We had a nice turnout for our Oct 23-24 2021 AKC Hunting Tests at Lake Wales, FL. Rain held off until the very last brace of Sunday! It was cool in the mornings, muggy and hot in the afternoons, but that's FL ;-) Nice to see old friends, make new friends, watch lots of good working dogs. Many thanks...
by fourseasons
Sun Oct 03, 2021 12:09 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: 28 versus 20
Replies: 9
Views: 6548

Re: 28 versus 20

Gave up my 12g Winchester some years ago due to shoulder, borrowed a .28 to get back into the game and it was a dream to shoot! Found that the .28 does what it needs to do in the field, and also handles sporting clays plus clay "rabbits" with ease. Ended up with a barely-used Zoli .28 O/U pistol gri...
by fourseasons
Sun Oct 03, 2021 11:34 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: 22 ammo blanks
Replies: 9
Views: 3894

Re: 22 ammo blanks

Don't use launcher blanks! I have quite a few boxes (100 per box) of CCI .22 short noise blanks (black box), will fit most .22 blank guns (supposedly any firearm chambered for 22 Short, 22 Long or 22 Long Rifle, except may not cycle in semi-automatic firearm). Loaded with a clean burning propellant ...
by fourseasons
Fri Sep 24, 2021 7:14 am
Forum: Events
Topic: CFGSPC AKC Hunting Tests Oct 23-24, 2021
Replies: 2
Views: 4064

CFGSPC AKC Hunting Tests Oct 23-24, 2021

Central FL GSP Club is hosting an AKC all pointing breeds Hunt Test weekend at Lake Wales, FL on October 23-24, 2021. Junior, Senior, & Master levels. See https://perfdog.com/event/cgen48oXGfPThCHFc for flyer/entry information To see some of the items we'll have at the event for silent auction/raffl...
by fourseasons
Fri Sep 17, 2021 2:12 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: SALE!!! Forum Sponsor - Gun Dog Supply
Replies: 5
Views: 2107

SALE!!! Forum Sponsor - Gun Dog Supply

A heads up - Gun Dog Supply is having a big sale starting Sept 17, 2021. Check it out, you might find something you need, and at 20 percent off ;-) Gun Dog Supply's BIG SALE Save up to 20% on closeouts, open box items, and more! "Once they're gone, they're GONE!" https://www.gundogsupply.com/big-sal...
by fourseasons
Thu Sep 16, 2021 8:29 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Help Settle An Argument About Color Of Dog and Performance in the Field
Replies: 12
Views: 3449

Re: Help Settle An Argument About Color Of Dog and Performance in the Field

Had a litter sired by solid liver FC Ammertal's Boss Ranger back in 80's - great bird dogs and certainly competitive! Related is solid liver Ammertal's Lancer D - both he and dam Ammertal's Kitt von Shinback are NGSPA Hall of Fame dogs:
https://ngspa.org/inducteesdogs/ammertals-lancer-d/
by fourseasons
Tue Jun 15, 2021 5:28 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Our host Gun Dog Supply
Replies: 6
Views: 5006

Re: Our host Gun Dog Supply

Definitely nice people, great service, great products, looking out for other bird dog enthusiasts. I wouldn't have been a volunteer Mod here for over 10 years otherwise ;-)
by fourseasons
Mon Feb 01, 2021 11:49 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: GDF Banner - Photos Needed
Replies: 11
Views: 4738

Re: GDF Banner - Photos Needed

Thanks for all the photo submissions, general photo submissions now closed. The sorting process begins!
by fourseasons
Mon Feb 01, 2021 11:47 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Send in your hunting dog photos!
Replies: 15
Views: 5117

Re: Send in your hunting dog photos!

Thanks for all the photo submissions, general photo submissions now closed. The sorting process begins!
by fourseasons
Sat Jan 30, 2021 5:44 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: GDF Banner - Photos Needed
Replies: 11
Views: 4738

Re: GDF Banner - Photos Needed

Thanks to the people posting pics for possible banner use! You may continue to post photos here for general Forum viewing, but I'd prefer that you please send candidate photos to me via a PM attachment. Do remember that we need dogs in action (pointing, retrieving, flushing, etc.), without people/ob...
by fourseasons
Fri Jan 08, 2021 5:43 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Send in your hunting dog photos!
Replies: 15
Views: 5117

Re: Send in your hunting dog photos!

Cute photo of Oscar ;-) I think it would be a good idea to give an idea of what our new banner will resemble (see image) - it will likely be a composite of dog images like this banner, without the navigation buttons, so we need sharp and compact photos without people and objects in the image if poss...
by fourseasons
Fri Jan 08, 2021 7:53 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New GDF Moderator - slistoe
Replies: 3
Views: 2350

New GDF Moderator - slistoe

A note to say thanks, and welcome, to slistoe for coming on board as a back-up Moderator for GDF. He will take on the task of keeping the TRADING POST forum ads up to date. Slistoe has been a member of GDF since 2007 and a major contributor on this Board. His demonstrated knowledge of gun dogs and b...
by fourseasons
Thu Jan 07, 2021 2:14 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Send in your hunting dog photos!
Replies: 15
Views: 5117

Send in your hunting dog photos!

See the Announcement at the top of GENERAL CHAT, We're looking for a few great photos of hunting dogs doing their thing, in order to create a new banner for the Gun Dog Forum in Feb 2021 - do you have a special photo (clear, colorful, eye-catching) you'd like to submit for consideration? Info and in...
by fourseasons
Wed Jan 06, 2021 10:14 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: GDF Banner - Photos Needed
Replies: 11
Views: 4738

Re: GDF Banner - Photos Needed

Try again if you don't mind - the site had to be allowed to attach images to PM's, think that's been done now! Apologies for the glitch!
by fourseasons
Wed Jan 06, 2021 8:41 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: GDF Banner - Photos Needed
Replies: 11
Views: 4738

Re: GDF Banner - Photos Needed

At the bottom of the page under the NEW PM text area there should be a button for ADD FILES. You should be able to select a file from your computer to add to the PM. Hope this helps!
by fourseasons
Wed Jan 06, 2021 8:17 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: GDF Banner - Photos Needed
Replies: 11
Views: 4738

GDF Banner - Photos Needed

Well it's finally here, a new year, and... we're getting ready to create a new Forum banner for this site! We'd like photos of your gun dogs - on point, retrieving, flushing, etc. - gun dogs being gun dogs. We'll select several images to be combined into the new site banner. Photos must be of your o...
by fourseasons
Thu Dec 31, 2020 7:59 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Twenty Twenty-One
Replies: 4
Views: 2901

Twenty Twenty-One

Well, this has been quite a year, words probably can't describe it sufficiently. However, as I enjoy a final 2020 good-night hug with my family (and dogs) I will reflect back on all of the random acts of kindness and caring shared throughout this year, despite the turmoil and tribulations. To all, m...
by fourseasons
Sun Dec 20, 2020 2:31 pm
Forum: Help: Member Support
Topic: Privileges
Replies: 31
Views: 24302

Re: Tapatalk PM Reply Button

Thanks for your details on the Tapatalk PM button issue. I've checked the GDF software system configuration for using Tapatalk and it is definitely set up so that those persons having confirmed accounts with Tapatalk prior to signing up with GDF should not have to have posts approved separately in G...
by fourseasons
Sun May 05, 2019 9:29 pm
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: Bike Tow Leash
Replies: 31
Views: 26431

Re: Bike Tow Leash

I had a "Springer" bike attachment for quite a while years ago, was great exercise for dogs and operator, until... We were on a bike path which was up on a hill above a slope that dropped down to a roadway, I was riding a fairly lightweight racing bike with dog attached to the Springer unit, someone...
by fourseasons
Wed Apr 24, 2019 3:01 pm
Forum: Tributes to the Departed
Topic: Passing of Ezzy333 - Al Esger
Replies: 17
Views: 14984

Passing of Ezzy333 - Al Esger

Al (Allan Reeves) Esgar (EZZY333), from Dixon IL, passed away on the 14th of April, he was 86 years old. Al joined the Forum at its earliest, in August 2004. He served as one of the primary Forum Moderator during the majority of that time. As a member of the Forum he was the most prolific "poster" t...
by fourseasons
Mon Jan 28, 2019 8:36 pm
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: How To View Most Recent Posts First!
Replies: 0
Views: 9422

How To View Most Recent Posts First!

Hi, all - new and "old" members on Gun Dog Forum (GDF) It's wonderful that this Forum "New Members: Please Introduce Yourself" has been so well received and used since the 'beginning' of GDF. In the topic "A little about you..." we now have over 1000 posts and growing! To help new users navigate thi...
by fourseasons
Thu Jan 17, 2019 6:57 pm
Forum: Tributes to the Departed
Topic: Thanks, Ezzy333
Replies: 41
Views: 31901

Re: Thanks, Ezzy333

My sincere "Thank you!" to Ezzy, too - he helped me get up and running as a Mod years ago, offered great advice, suggestions, opinions and support, and answered all my questions (even the off-the-wall ones) whenever asked. Over the years I've found him here online virtually every day (and night!) wh...
by fourseasons
Wed Jan 16, 2019 9:29 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Welcome New Moderator
Replies: 9
Views: 5389

Welcome New Moderator

I'd like to extend a hearty "welcome" to our newest Gun Dog Forum moderator mnaj_springer! He's been an active member on Gun Dog Forum since 2014 and many of you have enjoyed his posts, especially in TRAINING and Spaniel chat via this Forum. We're very happy to have mnaj_springer helping with modera...
by fourseasons
Wed Jan 16, 2019 5:13 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Hidden
Replies: 27
Views: 19443

Re: Hidden

About location info - there's a Sticky Note in the TRADING POST forums that suggests all ads include location info within the ad - after all, someone might live in Iowa and have a dog for sale in PA, or similar situation with something for sale.
by fourseasons
Wed Jan 16, 2019 5:05 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Hidden
Replies: 27
Views: 19443

Re: Hidden

FWIW, here is a bit of info about phpBB (the software we use to run this Forum) and "hidden" user status: * Users can individually set up "Hide my online status": If Yes is selected, your online status will be hidden to users. Note that administrators and moderators will still be able to view your o...
by fourseasons
Thu Jul 26, 2018 8:34 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Do dogs have minds?
Replies: 5
Views: 5567

Re: Do dogs have minds?

Very interesting book entitled "The Mind Club: Who Thinks, What Feels, and Why It Matters" from dogs to gods, the science of understanding mysterious minds—including your own, by Wegner and Gray. Gives good scientific insight into what is "mind" ;-) And, this is the Off Topic forum... no need to jum...
by fourseasons
Sun Oct 01, 2017 7:48 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Welcome New Moderator
Replies: 19
Views: 7215

Welcome New Moderator

I'd like to extend a hearty "welcome!" to our newest Gun Dog Forum moderator SHARON. She's been an active member on Gun Dog Forum since 2008 and many of you have enjoyed her interesting questions, input, advice and support via this Forum! We're very happy to have Sharon helping with moderating here,...
by fourseasons
Wed Sep 13, 2017 2:19 pm
Forum: Tributes to the Departed
Topic: V.I.P. Natural High "Cut"
Replies: 4
Views: 8048

V.I.P. Natural High "Cut"

A sad 'farewell' to my wonderful Pointer boy "Cut" - V.I.P. Natural High. Sire: FC/NGDC Covey Up Johnny, Dam: Maple Valley Starlight. Cut was an amazing bird dog, taught many young dogs the ropes of finding and pointing birds staunchly, and truly had one of the most kind and loving personalities of ...
by fourseasons
Wed Jun 28, 2017 10:58 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Maryland Sporting Dog Training Day - TV Program
Replies: 3
Views: 3270

Re: Maryland Sporting Dog Training Day - TV Program

In NZ we run our Pointers (shipped our dogs over when we moved a few years ago) with several gun dog groups - training days here also include spaniels, retrievers, setters and pointers. We also have wild California and brown quail (see my Avatar), and ringneck pheasant, on our property and surroundi...
by fourseasons
Tue Jun 27, 2017 4:54 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Maryland Sporting Dog Training Day - TV Program
Replies: 3
Views: 3270

Maryland Sporting Dog Training Day - TV Program

Fun TV spot taken by Outdoor Delmarva of a recent Maryland Sporting Dog Association training day at Petersburg DE. I joined up with MSDA back in the 70's (yeah, no geezer jokes please - I was a 'chit of a child' back then, and yes the word is chit and not misspelled <G>) and have seen a number of be...
by fourseasons
Thu Aug 18, 2016 4:54 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Rednek Joe Buttry Has Passed Away
Replies: 4
Views: 3003

Re: Rednek Joe Buttry Has Passed Away

I too remember Joe running his first dog at Petersburg - I was line marshaling that day - Joe was 100 percent into it from the start ;-) He was also a volunteer Moderator here on GDF for a while. Joe will be missed...
by fourseasons
Mon Apr 11, 2016 5:43 pm
Forum: Birds & Bird Supplies
Topic: ATTENTION NEW MEMBERS - Getting Ads Approved
Replies: 0
Views: 17520

ATTENTION NEW MEMBERS - Getting Ads Approved

Welcome new GDF members... Please note that for your first few posts after you've joined a Moderator will have to read and approve your posts as an aide in avoiding SPAM on this Board. So, if you post an ad in the TRADING POST section it might "sit" until a Moderator has done the "read and approve" ...
by fourseasons
Mon Apr 11, 2016 5:42 pm
Forum: Horses & Horse Equipment
Topic: ATTENTION NEW MEMBERS - Getting Ads Approved
Replies: 0
Views: 5107

ATTENTION NEW MEMBERS - Getting Ads Approved

Welcome new GDF members... Please note that for your first few posts after you've joined a Moderator will have to read and approve your posts as an aide in avoiding SPAM on this Board. So, if you post an ad in the TRADING POST section it might "sit" until a Moderator has done the "read and approve" ...
by fourseasons
Mon Apr 11, 2016 5:38 pm
Forum: Hunting/Dog Related Stuff For Sale
Topic: ATTENTION NEW MEMBERS - Getting Ads Approved
Replies: 0
Views: 59365

ATTENTION NEW MEMBERS - Getting Ads Approved

Welcome new GDF members... Please note that for your first few posts after you've joined a Moderator will have to read and approve your posts as an aide in avoiding SPAM on this Board. So, if you post an ad in the TRADING POST section it might "sit" until a Moderator has done the "read and approve" ...