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- Sun Aug 09, 2015 10:39 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Let's see hunting shacks
- Replies: 25
- Views: 16217
Re: Let's see hunting shacks
Finally getting around to posting these. These were taken around Christmas, when I had it nearly completed. Pretty happy with how it has turned out. I'm especially proud of the one wall, covered with old tin from a barn roof. It's about 5 miles from a state park that offers pheasant hunting, and abo...
- Sun Aug 09, 2015 10:10 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Anyone ever experienced this on a hunt? (GSP kills Coyote)
- Replies: 46
- Views: 20275
Re: Anyone ever experienced this on a hunt? (GSP kills Coyote)
While hunting once with a couple of buddies, our dogs -- a draht, a GSP and one of my spins -- got interested in a brush pile. You could tell there was something weird about the situation. The dogs seemed uptight, then angry. Then a coyote busted from the pile, and the dogs gave chase. We managed to...
- Fri Feb 21, 2014 2:52 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Let's see hunting shacks
- Replies: 25
- Views: 16217
Re: Let's see hunting shacks
Part of the deal for the place involved the lady getting rid of a junk mobile home. One of her relatives has been stripping the metal from it. But the other day I went out there and discovered this: http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g338/brianillinois/unnamed-2_zps2491136b.jpg I suppose that's one...
- Sat Feb 15, 2014 8:47 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Pheasants Forever
- Replies: 53
- Views: 15324
Re: Pheasants Forever
That relationship does raise a red flag, but it's maybe not inherently evil. I mean, it's not unheard of for Republican politicians to take campaign money from unions, or for Democrats to take money from corporations. Politics make strange bedfellows. The companies might be offering this support as ...
- Sat Feb 15, 2014 8:22 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Let's see hunting shacks
- Replies: 25
- Views: 16217
Re: Let's see hunting shacks
I've been thinking about it too, Don. I just recently got 100 acres of creekside property, mostly timber, only about 14 miles from home. Deer, turkey, an area for field training and even a pond suitable for water training. The dogs even found a covey last weekend, and I wasn't expecting quail. So I'...
- Fri Feb 14, 2014 9:59 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Let's see hunting shacks
- Replies: 25
- Views: 16217
Re: Let's see hunting shacks
Very nice, Grange. Tired dogs and a warm fire — it don't get much better than that!
- Fri Feb 14, 2014 7:26 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Let's see hunting shacks
- Replies: 25
- Views: 16217
Let's see hunting shacks
Do you have a hunting shack? Let's see it. I'm looking for ideas to steal.
- Mon Dec 30, 2013 7:52 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Credit where it's due
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2264
Re: Credit where it's due
Santa brought me the Permatack Jaeger lead. Very nice piece of equipment.
- Sun Dec 29, 2013 1:31 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Coop size
- Replies: 18
- Views: 8943
Re: Coop size
Excellent. Thanks for your help, guys.
I've just about got the coop finished. I'm gonna need to order the bobs online (I was hoping the farm store carried them). Then I'll throw in a few pairs of birds and start hoping for eggs.
Toster, what is the purpose of the PVC pipe in your coop?
I've just about got the coop finished. I'm gonna need to order the bobs online (I was hoping the farm store carried them). Then I'll throw in a few pairs of birds and start hoping for eggs.
Toster, what is the purpose of the PVC pipe in your coop?
- Wed Dec 25, 2013 8:57 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Coop size
- Replies: 18
- Views: 8943
Re: Coop size
Toster, do your birds reproduce in that coop?
AZ, I've got two that I'm training.
AZ, I've got two that I'm training.
- Thu Dec 19, 2013 11:09 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Coop size
- Replies: 18
- Views: 8943
Re: Coop size
Rich, if it were up to me alone, I'd go bigger. But I'm pushing my luck already at 4x4.
And for bigger training days, I've always got the pigeon guy. I'd just like to be able to quickly grab six or eight birds when I've got a free hour or two.
And for bigger training days, I've always got the pigeon guy. I'd just like to be able to quickly grab six or eight birds when I've got a free hour or two.
- Thu Dec 19, 2013 9:32 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Coop size
- Replies: 18
- Views: 8943
Coop size
I know it's been asked before, but can anyone give a quick answer on how many homers could live in a 4x4x4 coop, with an attached wire mesh aviary? I happen to have a couple sheets of 4x8 plywood, so I'm thinking about throwing one together. I've got a great arrangement with a nearby pigeon guy, but...
- Sat Dec 14, 2013 3:24 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Tricks for trimming nails ?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4217
Re: Tricks for trimming nails ?
One tip: Sometimes the dog will struggle less and be less scared if you lift the leg backward, instead of forward. Sort of like the way a horse's shoes are done.
And when you're looking at the nail from the underside, it's easier to tell how much is safe to clip.
And when you're looking at the nail from the underside, it's easier to tell how much is safe to clip.
- Fri Dec 13, 2013 5:59 pm
- Forum: Brags
- Topic: New Jr. Hunter
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3857
Re: New Jr. Hunter
Nice work. Love the Texas-style ribbon.
- Tue Dec 10, 2013 9:09 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: dog affected by cold
- Replies: 22
- Views: 9316
Re: dog affected by cold
Oh man, don't even start the food debate!
- Sun Dec 08, 2013 6:05 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Puppy is home!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5218
Re: Puppy is home!
Love the looks of those Red Setters.
- Sun Dec 08, 2013 11:05 am
- Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
- Topic: Total Newbie.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1402
Re: Total Newbie.
Welcome. You'll have fun with a Spin.
Look for your nearest NAVHDA chapter and join right away. You'll learn tons. They're a really helpful, knowledgeable group.
Look for your nearest NAVHDA chapter and join right away. You'll learn tons. They're a really helpful, knowledgeable group.
- Tue Dec 03, 2013 9:44 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Pup
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2221
- Thu Nov 28, 2013 8:59 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Post dogs on Point!!!!
- Replies: 738
- Views: 742564
Re: Post dogs on Point!!!!
Pointing deer? So, is there a deer nearby, hiding in some brush? Or is the deer just standing there? I can't imagine a deer sitting tight, not bolting, if a dog and a guy taking pictures are that close to it.
- Tue Nov 26, 2013 9:01 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: deposit made
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2521
Re: deposit made
Congrats. Hard to go wrong with a brit.
- Tue Nov 26, 2013 8:53 am
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: hardly believable but posted anyway.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7493
Re: hardly believable but posted anyway.
I've seen a pheasant taken down by a hawk in mid-air.
- Mon Nov 25, 2013 3:08 pm
- Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
- Topic: New guy
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1614
Re: New guy
Welcome, Brent. Where ya from?
- Thu Nov 21, 2013 9:51 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: name/ owner/ kennel?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1817
Re: name/ owner/ kennel?
That's my dog!
She's a Spinone. Great dog. Scored a NAVHDA 112 at about 6 months old, and we just finished her Junior Hunter title, which was a breeze.
Her name is Sugar Creek's Bella di Morghengo. She is from Sugar Creek Kennel in Ohio.
She's a Spinone. Great dog. Scored a NAVHDA 112 at about 6 months old, and we just finished her Junior Hunter title, which was a breeze.
Her name is Sugar Creek's Bella di Morghengo. She is from Sugar Creek Kennel in Ohio.
- Thu Nov 21, 2013 9:11 pm
- Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
- Topic: Scott Linden jaeger lead?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7788
Scott Linden jaeger lead?
I've been wanting a jaeger lead.
Anybody have any experience or thoughts on this one? http://scottlindenoutdoors.files.wordpr ... lander.jpg
Or what about this one? http://www.gundogsupply.com/mendota-8-- ... -lead.html
Anybody have any experience or thoughts on this one? http://scottlindenoutdoors.files.wordpr ... lander.jpg
Or what about this one? http://www.gundogsupply.com/mendota-8-- ... -lead.html
- Tue Nov 05, 2013 7:23 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: TV commercial spot featuring Morgen and I
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3878
Re: TV commercial spot featuring Morgen and I
You forgot to bring a gun.
- Fri Nov 01, 2013 8:22 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Treats! Treats! Treats!
- Replies: 30
- Views: 10226
Re: Treats! Treats! Treats!
Mine go crazy for Bil-Jac liver treats. I get the tiny ones, so a bag lasts longer.
- Thu Oct 31, 2013 7:38 pm
- Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
- Topic: Hey all I'm new!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1346
Re: Hey all I'm new!
Welcome. Lots of good info, debate and entertainment here.
- Tue Oct 29, 2013 8:04 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Newbie with question about fostering prey drive
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4247
Re: Newbie with question about fostering prey drive
Your pup is doing fine for his age. And yes, at this early stage, there's no harm in letting pup play with a few birds. Put a few crippled pigeons or quail in a field and let him go crazy. But don't overdo it -- a couple of sessions should be enough. As for the curious-type of point: A spin does hav...
- Sun Oct 27, 2013 1:33 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Chinese Ingredients
- Replies: 46
- Views: 19131
Re: Chinese Ingredients
Do federal labeling laws require manufacturers to disclose if a product is made overseas?
What about if it's made in the U.S., but an ingredient comes from overseas?
What about if it's made in the U.S., but an ingredient comes from overseas?
- Fri Oct 18, 2013 8:51 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Increasing Range?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2571
Re: Increasing Range?
Start training sessions with a single planted bird -- always at the far, opposite end of the field.
- Wed Oct 16, 2013 5:26 am
- Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
- Topic: Product Reviews
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3604
Re: Product Reviews
If all of the products/manufacturers being reviewed are advertisers, I'm always suspicious. Especially if they just happen to all be glowing reviews. A top-notch publication will have a separation between advertising operations and editorial operations. But in many cases, no such separation exists, ...
- Mon Oct 07, 2013 8:56 am
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Inflamation around nails and now a little bleeding
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4454
Re: Inflamation around nails and now a little bleeding
A week or two ago, my dog had a little inflamed bump between two toes that was driving her nuts -- licking at it like crazy. I would have guessed that she had some kind of foreign object lodged in it. But the vet said it was an infection, and that it was a common problem. Started giving her an antib...
- Wed Oct 02, 2013 6:11 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: beeper collars
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4487
Re: beeper collars
I'm with Texan. I've got one that is gathering dust. I prefer a bell. I find the beeper to be slightly annoying.
Could it damage hearing? I don't know, probably not, but it sure is loud if it's next to your ear.
Could it damage hearing? I don't know, probably not, but it sure is loud if it's next to your ear.
- Tue Oct 01, 2013 7:31 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: This weeks training.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2542
Re: This weeks training.
Nice pic. Where is it?
- Tue Oct 01, 2013 7:27 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Pheasant Tracking
- Replies: 17
- Views: 7688
Re: Pheasant Tracking
The pheasant track is the really unpredictable portion of the test. I've seen some great-looking dogs blow it. I'm convinced there's some luck required to do well on the track. My limited practice consisted of dragging/bouncing a thawed chukar or pheasant, and the pup absolutely nailed her track -- ...
- Fri Sep 20, 2013 1:38 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Training my weim to pee indoors in a kiddy pool.
- Replies: 18
- Views: 8689
Re: Training my weim to pee indoors in a kiddy pool.
You said you plan to fill the pool with dirt and grass. As in, grass that is growing? For it to grow, or start to grow, you'll need to water it. And if you water it, you'll need drain holes. And the pee will leak through the drain holes. I'm thinking your pool will turn into a stinking mess pretty r...
- Wed Sep 18, 2013 6:41 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: What new dog for me? Langhaar, Setter, Golden?
- Replies: 46
- Views: 15223
Re: What new dog for me? Langhaar, Setter, Golden?
Spinone!
Also maybe a DD, a Griff or GWP. Go check out the VersatileDogs forum.
Also maybe a DD, a Griff or GWP. Go check out the VersatileDogs forum.
- Sun Sep 15, 2013 3:39 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: scent cone
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2014
Re: scent cone
I don't know if temperature makes a difference, but I think the time of year does. This early in the fall, there are still a lot of live plants on the ground, giving off competing scents.
- Wed Sep 04, 2013 6:28 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: my DIY remote Launcher..
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6925
Re: my DIY remote Launcher..
You're cooking with peanut oil.
- Tue Sep 03, 2013 8:28 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Remote Bird Launcher
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3573
Re: Remote Bird Launcher
I like my Dogtras.
- Mon Sep 02, 2013 8:33 am
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: Dove Season
- Replies: 69
- Views: 27207
Re: Dove Season
LegBand, she's a spinone.
Wish I could have gotten her more action, but my usual dove spot still has the farmer's crops standing. I went to a public area, and there was quite a crowd.
Wish I could have gotten her more action, but my usual dove spot still has the farmer's crops standing. I went to a public area, and there was quite a crowd.
- Sun Sep 01, 2013 10:38 pm
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: Dove Season
- Replies: 69
- Views: 27207
- Sun Sep 01, 2013 10:19 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: WINGSHOOTING USA
- Replies: 68
- Views: 21593
Re: WINGSHOOTING USA
Scott Linden is the man. Every other TV hunting show host is a wannabe. I like the relaxed, casual feel of it, and the way he seems to genuinely appreciate the whole hunting experience -- the dog work, the scenery, the camaraderie. It helps me remember that it's not just about filling the game bag e...
- Sat Aug 31, 2013 10:11 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Experiment/project
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5366
- Sat Aug 31, 2013 8:07 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Experiment/project
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5366
Re: Experiment/project
It didn't happen if there's no video, right? Here ya go:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWcK_-Ei ... e=youtu.be
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWcK_-Ei ... e=youtu.be
- Thu Aug 29, 2013 7:05 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Experiment/project
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5366
Re: Experiment/project
It works! The first two launch attempts went flawlessly. It chucked one of the plastic hex-type bumpers perfectly. I launched into a tree as a precaution (I'm in town), and I'd guess it would have gone 25-30 yards had the tree not stopped it. And there's not a lot of tension on the rubbers, so I'm t...
Re: UT test
Congratulations. Very major accomplishment.
Tell us about all the training that it took.
Tell us about all the training that it took.
- Mon Aug 19, 2013 12:42 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Experiment/project
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5366
Re: Experiment/project
Aulrich: I've got to run, but I'll post a pic later of my half-done dummy holder. It's made of the heavy fabric from a junk lawn chair (the type that folds and slides into a carry bag). I put a grommet in each of the four corners, then attached to the tubing. I need to add an eyebolt in the center, ...
- Mon Aug 19, 2013 12:10 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Experiment/project
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5366
Re: Experiment/project
Mask: Did I say it would be good for live, clipped-wing birds? If so, what I meant to say is that it will be good for Dokken dummies. Those Dokkens are so realistic, sometimes I get confused!
- Mon Aug 19, 2013 12:01 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Experiment/project
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5366
Re: Experiment/project
Yes, Aulrich, it will be converted to remote control pretty easily. I plan to temporarily borrow the solenoid and receiver from one of my Dogtra box launchers. If the mechanical design works as planned, I will buy another solenoid and keep it on this contraption. I'm thinking it will do a good job o...