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by seacowboy
Sat Dec 28, 2013 12:19 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Nomini Creek Kennel Virginia
Replies: 0
Views: 1165

Nomini Creek Kennel Virginia

Has anyone used Richard at Nomini Creek before. He used to be located in SW VA but moved to Fredericksburg recently. Wanting to get a little more water work in for my Griff as I don't have local access to do the work I want to do.
by seacowboy
Mon Jul 22, 2013 10:09 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: My pointer Kate.
Replies: 21
Views: 6483

Re: My pointer Kate.

Amazing work. If sent a pic can you duplicate? And price can be negotiable from your standard, no worries.
by seacowboy
Tue Apr 09, 2013 10:26 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Looking for a trainer in Northern Virginia
Replies: 11
Views: 5418

Re: Looking for a trainer in Northern Virginia

What kind of dog and what are you looking to have done at a trainer? Several in the area. I have been using Dawn at Kennel of Mill Creek Farm down in Kent's Store, here's their site, http://kennel.homestead.com/TRAINING.html Also considered Shady Grove and may use them in the future, they a little c...
by seacowboy
Tue Feb 05, 2013 10:14 am
Forum: Legislation & Hunting Rights
Topic: Concealed carry
Replies: 35
Views: 31934

Re: Concealed carry

Look up Sharpshooters in Lorton. They have classes set up all the time, its 4 hours or so during the week. Paperwork takes 6-8 wks normally to get your permit back from clerk of court.
by seacowboy
Tue Jan 22, 2013 5:32 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Transitioning to Ducks
Replies: 32
Views: 8370

Re: Transitioning to Ducks

The Potomac chapter will be closer driving time for you than the Rappahannock one. From what I have heard they are more structured on the their training days than the VA chapter. But the members will help with anything if asked there. I have not been to a training day in Potomac yet. Send me your em...
by seacowboy
Tue Jan 22, 2013 8:38 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Transitioning to Ducks
Replies: 32
Views: 8370

Re: Transitioning to Ducks

Thanks all knowing Doc. Sitting on a bucket kills my back. I will build my table, stand and be happy doing it. Besides myself and Blue if we meet up to train I have 3 other guys within 5 miles that would love to have access and use the bench now or in the coming months for FF.
by seacowboy
Mon Jan 21, 2013 7:48 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Transitioning to Ducks
Replies: 32
Views: 8370

Re: Transitioning to Ducks

I got the SmartFetch set I'll lend you when I get home Blue. Will be building a bench for the yard if you want to team up on FF when it starts to warm a bit, also can probably manage a few live ducks to train with.
by seacowboy
Tue Jan 15, 2013 1:43 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: GoPro Hunting Videos
Replies: 11
Views: 4897

Re: GoPro Hunting Videos

Don't want to hijack the thread but what editing software are y'all using?
by seacowboy
Mon Dec 31, 2012 7:40 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Please ID this Puppy
Replies: 26
Views: 12408

Re: Please ID this Puppy

As already said WPG do shed, either way you got a great looking pup. Hope you turns into a great hunter for you.
by seacowboy
Sat Dec 22, 2012 7:52 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Gotta Vent!
Replies: 51
Views: 15228

Re: Gotta Vent!

Really agree with the last two posts from wems and AZ Britt. This behavior left unchecked can and will grow into much more serious problems in the very near future for this boy. He needs professional help in dealing with shooting at and harming animals. Really hope the BB gun has already been remove...
by seacowboy
Mon Dec 17, 2012 2:05 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Virginia Hunting Preserves
Replies: 2
Views: 1399

Re: Virginia Hunting Preserves

There are quite a few within an hour drive. Shady Grove Preserve is up 17 not to far from you. Try craigslist for birds to plant, also the Rappahannock NAVHDA group isn't far from you either. Should look them up. I live in Fairfax so if you want to meet up for a hunt sometime let me know. http://www...
by seacowboy
Mon Dec 10, 2012 2:02 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Walking with a leash
Replies: 18
Views: 6364

Re: Walking with a leash

My wife uses the 'Gentle Leader' collar with great success to prevent pulling while walking. Not as aggressive as the pinch collars.
by seacowboy
Sun Dec 09, 2012 2:32 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Would a bell keep coyotes away?
Replies: 6
Views: 1345

Re: Would a bell keep coyotes away?

May act as a dinner bell for some, but may bump them on out of the area.
by seacowboy
Fri Dec 07, 2012 4:49 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Relocating to Tucson, Macon, Fredericksburg or Buffalo...
Replies: 36
Views: 14925

Re: Relocating to Tucson, Macon, Fredericksburg or Buffalo...

I'm about 45 mins north of Fredericksburg. There are a handful of quail around and do seem to be making a slow comeback in the areas I hunt. Real estate is manageable in that area but you do not want to go any further North. Traffic on 95 from fburg north is horrible. Plenty of preserves around. The...
by seacowboy
Thu Nov 15, 2012 3:07 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Invisible Fence help needed.
Replies: 9
Views: 4516

Re: Invisible Fence help needed.

I just got one installed on Tuesday. The guy said to add additional acreage it was $65 per acre. They can make different zones if desired, I had the back and front yard separated in case he bolts out the front door. Just introduced stimulation today after 2 days of tone only. He's doing very well wi...
by seacowboy
Mon Nov 05, 2012 9:50 pm
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: Hello from no. virginia
Replies: 2
Views: 1046

Re: Hello from no. virginia

Do you currently do any hunting? Where in nova do you live?
by seacowboy
Mon Nov 05, 2012 6:54 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: dealing with an unwelcome dog
Replies: 24
Views: 6597

Re: dealing with an unwelcome dog

That guys day would have gotten bad right then. Totally unacceptable, also for the people running the shoot should have taken care of the problem if the owner did not.
by seacowboy
Mon Oct 15, 2012 1:18 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: duck hunting in missouri
Replies: 6
Views: 2255

Re: duck hunting in missouri

by seacowboy
Tue Oct 09, 2012 7:26 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: High powered rifle questions.
Replies: 18
Views: 7265

Re: High powered rifle questions.

You can get nearly all the same calibers in an AR platform as a bolt action. Some states do limit magazine capacity on rifles which is managed easily in an AR from 5, 10, 20 or even 30 round mags. A 223 can do the job on hogs and deer but shot placement must be perfect to ensure a humane kill and no...
by seacowboy
Tue Oct 02, 2012 2:40 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dirt Bags!!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 5719

Re: Dirt Bags!!!!

Thieves are the worst.

Hopefully they fly on home quick. But the thief may return now that he knows where their at. However that gives the chance for payback. Time to go pick up another sack of rock salt. :minigun:
by seacowboy
Mon Oct 01, 2012 12:18 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Any Birddog DIY-ers Out There?
Replies: 28
Views: 12462

Re: Any Birddog DIY-ers Out There?

A torsion spring would make it spring loaded......

Thanks for rewording what I wrote. The first part about the auto door opener was just another idea or suggestion since he did mention possibly using a piston or hydraulic mechanism which is how an automatic door opener operates.
by seacowboy
Mon Oct 01, 2012 12:00 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Any Birddog DIY-ers Out There?
Replies: 28
Views: 12462

Re: Any Birddog DIY-ers Out There?

Maybe look into automatic door openers? No clue what they would cost but probably a little pricey. Or maybe a similar set up to a bird launcher using a the servo to pull a securing pin out and the silhouette pops up via a couple large torsion springs.
by seacowboy
Mon Sep 17, 2012 1:29 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: New JH
Replies: 7
Views: 3451

Re: New JH

Dan and I are friends from awhile back and I can't wait to get together for a SD pheasant hunt with him and Lucy we have planned for later this year. Will be a great trip out with our 2 pups.
by seacowboy
Mon Aug 27, 2012 11:56 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: Remy did it!
Replies: 20
Views: 8371

Re: Remy did it!

Excellent write up. Congrats to you both.
by seacowboy
Mon Aug 27, 2012 11:42 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Occupations
Replies: 239
Views: 156153

Re: Occupations

hunterw/newhobby wrote:FT middle school science teacher with a PT beer drinking career. Dont think I'm retiring from the PT job ever.
Now there is good mentor.
by seacowboy
Mon Aug 20, 2012 8:16 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Occupations
Replies: 239
Views: 156153

Re: Occupations

Merchant mariner. 182 days a year hauling fuel around the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic seaboard 8.4 mil gals at a time.
by seacowboy
Fri Aug 10, 2012 10:05 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Seizures while training
Replies: 27
Views: 12192

Re: Seizures while training

Has he checked the collar to make sure that its working properly on himself?
by seacowboy
Sun Jul 29, 2012 8:16 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Why Does My Dog get humped? Dominance?
Replies: 18
Views: 6859

Re: Why Does My Dog get humped? Dominance?

If your dog has only been humped once at the dog park then I'd say your "bleep" lucky. Didn't see where you live but seriously you got your panties in a bunch if only one dog has humped yours and one single guy that didn't do a "bleep" thing about it? Yes its a dominance thing, once the pup grows up...
by seacowboy
Mon Jul 02, 2012 12:26 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Summer training pics
Replies: 1
Views: 748

Summer training pics

Here's a few pictures of Cody, he will be 8 months old in another 9 days. Besides the extreme heat we have been having all over VA he is doing excellent according to the trainer. Their still using Pigeons till they get in Chukar later this week. Really like the first picture, and looking pretty inte...
by seacowboy
Wed Jun 20, 2012 4:15 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: GSP Deer Hunting?
Replies: 13
Views: 7009

Re: GSP Deer Hunting?

If he's crate trained then there shouldn't be that much of an issue. If your staying in a house/cabin whatever then just place the crate inside, if only taking your truck or whatever place the crate in there. There is a ton of time in between now and deer season to work on this, at night or during t...
by seacowboy
Wed Jun 20, 2012 2:01 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: GSP Deer Hunting?
Replies: 13
Views: 7009

Re: GSP Deer Hunting?

Crate Training.....
by seacowboy
Mon Jun 18, 2012 3:37 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: SE Virginia hunting ??
Replies: 6
Views: 2703

Re: SE Virginia hunting ??

Few covey of quail can be found but rare. Western part of the state you'll be able to find grouse. Good opportunity on the waterfowl action though.
by seacowboy
Thu May 24, 2012 7:20 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Your thoughts on debt.
Replies: 80
Views: 27559

Re: Your thoughts on debt.

I have my B.S. in Environmental Management and Land Use. Yes I'm glad I got it but definitely not using it with running a tug boat around the Gulf of Mexico and up the East Coast delivering 8.4 million gals of fuel at a time. I had to go back to school again for 8 months to get different licensing t...
by seacowboy
Sun May 20, 2012 1:12 pm
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: Truck bed drawers
Replies: 10
Views: 6719

Re: Truck bed drawers

OP, Your post got the wheels turning and ideas rolling for making a drawer unit in my truck, but I have to get a cap first. I have a 2010 Tacoma short bed, so these measurements are for that width, but you should be able to add or subtract where needed. I am planning on using 3/4" Birch plywood for ...
by seacowboy
Sun May 20, 2012 2:03 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: You want to see what's wrong with our education system?
Replies: 100
Views: 30989

Re: You want to see what's wrong with our education system?

Totally agree with you stone. My step son is 14 and finishing his 8th grade year up now. I have been shocked at the system now. They have lowered the grading scale significantly. A 'F' is now 9% lower at 60% and they are allowed to retake tests and quizzes. Wtf? If they had that system back when I w...
by seacowboy
Sun Mar 04, 2012 3:41 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: letting pigeons fly one cloudy days.
Replies: 7
Views: 2664

Re: letting pigeons fly one cloudy days.

I would have to guess that pigeons or any other bird, or whale, sea turtle what have you that has a huge migration pattern or route to find their home/breeding ground doesn't use the sun. I say this because if they did they would be performing some amazing calculations in their tiny brain in celesti...
by seacowboy
Thu Jan 26, 2012 5:21 pm
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: Let the Fun begin
Replies: 0
Views: 431

Let the Fun begin

Picked up my new Griff 'Cody' a few hours ago. He seemed to not mind the 3 hour flight from Minneapolis to Northern VA. He was wide open for about 3 hours, but just passed out laying in my wife's lap. Going to get him on some quail in a few days and see how he gets into them. Will keep plenty of pic...
by seacowboy
Thu Jan 19, 2012 9:58 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Remington R-15 anyone?
Replies: 3
Views: 2048

Re: Remington R-15 anyone?

Have quite a few friends with the R-15 used for varmints and predators, and they all love it. Some have changed the barrel out but that's it. The R-25 I believe picks up a bit of weight and the larger caliber can be tough on pelts, but you gain range and knockdown. However for the price you can put ...
by seacowboy
Thu Jan 19, 2012 9:51 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Predator hunters...
Replies: 17
Views: 6089

Re: Predator hunters...

I make custom open and closed rees calls but always carry my Foxpro Fury along. In the east stands can last for well over an hour and that is way to long to be blowing on the hand calls for me. The Spitfire is a great unit, started out with it and moved up to the Fury when I found a deal on a once u...
by seacowboy
Mon Jan 02, 2012 8:28 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Source for pigeons
Replies: 9
Views: 4245

Re: Source for pigeons

Maybe worth a call to the local high schools and 4-H clubs to see if anyone is raising them.
by seacowboy
Thu Dec 22, 2011 11:10 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Trail Cameras
Replies: 7
Views: 2782

Re: Trail Cameras

Have about 8 i40 Moultrie cams, have sent several back for bad LED screens and just quiting working after a couple weeks. The pics are great, even at night but seems to spook some of the deer from the shutter noise, don't think it has to do with the infrared flash but maybe. Have 2 Cuddies and they ...
by seacowboy
Wed Dec 21, 2011 12:17 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: September 2011
Replies: 5
Views: 2262

Re: September 2011

Sorry for the rookie question but are those counters on your lanyard for points/birds taken?