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by boonebrit
Tue Feb 16, 2016 7:44 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: anyone hunting east tn grouse
Replies: 34
Views: 22176

Re: anyone hunting east tn grouse

Here are a couple of NC/TN border birds taken earlier in the month.
by boonebrit
Sun Mar 01, 2015 7:26 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: birds in east tn
Replies: 5
Views: 4247

Re: birds in east tn

Had 5 flushes during two 3 hr hunts in NE. TN. Lauel/pine thickets in 5-10 year old clearcuts were key.
by boonebrit
Fri Jan 30, 2015 7:01 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: GSP not as advertised
Replies: 66
Views: 33740

Re: GSP not as advertised

by boonebrit
Wed Dec 18, 2013 6:49 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Best family gundog? Gsp, vizsla, Brit?
Replies: 42
Views: 21653

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

The three you listed is a great jumping off point. Brits are very high energy, while my Brit does well in the house... He needs a lot of running. If not, problems or annoying tendencies may arise while in the house. That's not to say this isn't the case with all birddog breeds.
by boonebrit
Sat Nov 23, 2013 10:56 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Decoys?
Replies: 13
Views: 9645

Re: Decoys?

I would go with all three species you mentioned if you don't ponying up the money. Wood duck decoys do well on mallards... something about the black silhouette really draws them in. Mixed spreads do well around here, Im sure it would work for you. If you want to keep it simple, I would go with malla...
by boonebrit
Thu Nov 21, 2013 6:39 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Appalachian Grouse
Replies: 53
Views: 39497

Re: Appalachian Grouse

I agree with both posts above... Never considered the adverse affect Whitetail hunters havre through accidental flushes... any data? Ill dig when I get a chance. One would be crazy to run a Vizsla without orange in our neck of the woods right about now. Once muzzle loader kicks in, I keep my dog in....
by boonebrit
Tue Nov 19, 2013 7:15 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Appalachian Grouse
Replies: 53
Views: 39497

Re: Appalachian Grouse

Flushed one during a deer hunt this morning. NW NC. 4000+ elevation. Near water.
by boonebrit
Sun Nov 10, 2013 6:58 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Brittanies in America
Replies: 26
Views: 10259

Re: Brittanies in America

Where did the "American" Britts come from? First off... the history of Brittany lineage is clouded with questions. However, it is known that in the mid 1800's English Gentry would travel to Brittany (cultural region in France) to hunt woodcock, bringing with them their pointers and setters. It is b...
by boonebrit
Sun Nov 10, 2013 6:37 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Upland boots, struggling
Replies: 32
Views: 16037

Re: Upland boots, struggling

While simplistic and more popular among the deer hunting crowd... The muck boot woody sport side zip is what I always reach for, yes in place of my Danners, Rocky's, etc. the ankle and Achilles support is second to none.
by boonebrit
Sat Nov 09, 2013 6:56 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Tri color GSP pups
Replies: 70
Views: 31805

Re: Tri color GSP pups

Not that I would buy a GSP with tan but some of the early GSPs were tri colored. Don't forget, the GSP was developed using pointing dogs and hounds . Good article http://www.westwindgsps.com/german_shorthairs_breed_history.htm Found this interesting within, detailing an original important ancestor:...
by boonebrit
Thu Oct 31, 2013 6:31 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Appalachian Grouse
Replies: 53
Views: 39497

Re: Appalachian Grouse

NW Nc... One hunt, no birds. 4~4500 ft on good land. Lots of junk birds, doves, etc in my grouse lairs. They will show... It's still thick.
by boonebrit
Wed Oct 30, 2013 8:54 am
Forum: Training
Topic: NC/TN Trainer Search
Replies: 12
Views: 4987

Re: NC/TN Trainer Search

Buy Mo's Book, "Training with Mo" then take him to Mo. Also take a look and Jonesy "tail cracken", I think he is in Kentucky. PS, Great looking Britt. What is the breeding? Bernie's father was directly sired by Nolan's Last Bullett, his grandsire on the other side was Shambo's Dark Shadow (direclty...
by boonebrit
Mon Oct 28, 2013 7:39 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: NC/TN Trainer Search
Replies: 12
Views: 4987

NC/TN Trainer Search

Hello there, I've been on a search for a good trainer in the Western NC or E. TN for my one year old britt. Bernie has been on wild grouse, is gun broke, whoa broke, and retrieves like a dream (no FF yet). I would like a real pro to get a hold of him and let me know how things are progressing and wh...
by boonebrit
Tue Sep 10, 2013 4:24 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: look for a brittany pup
Replies: 4
Views: 1840

Re: look for a brittany pup

Check out smoking gun Brittany's in NC... He has some NLB/shambo/just call me Roy direct offspring .. Very nice hard hunting dogs.
by boonebrit
Tue Aug 13, 2013 7:00 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Photo of the Day
Replies: 432
Views: 190433

Re: Photo of the Day

My 1 yr old Britt going skyward during water retrieval drills.
by boonebrit
Tue Aug 13, 2013 6:59 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Photo of the Day
Replies: 432
Views: 190433

Re: Photo of the Day

My 1 yr old Britt going hard on water retrieval drills.
by boonebrit
Sun Aug 11, 2013 11:10 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: premier brittany breeders
Replies: 122
Views: 42736

Re: premier brittany breeders

I'm drooling while reading this thread! This is truly great stuff. Since we are on the Shambo and NLB train of thought... I thought I would share my latest pic of my NLB and Shambo line bred 11 month old male. It's nice to have great NLB lines and Shambo lines in my immediate area. He has amazing dr...
by boonebrit
Sun Jul 14, 2013 10:59 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: marking in a house
Replies: 20
Views: 7596

Re: marking in a house

Just last night our 10 mo old britt marked inside my buddies house. We were watching and caught him immediately when he lifted his leg. We punished him hard and he didn't do it the rest of the night. Now I'm working on him not marking neighbors trees, shrubbery, etc when we take him on walks. Issue...
by boonebrit
Sun Jul 14, 2013 9:27 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: marking in a house
Replies: 20
Views: 7596

Re: marking in a house

Just last night our 10 mo old britt marked inside my buddies house. We were watching and caught him immediately when he lifted his leg. We punished him hard and he didn't do it the rest of the night. Now I'm working on him not marking neighbors trees, shrubbery, etc when we take him on walks. Issue ...
by boonebrit
Thu May 16, 2013 7:49 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Brittany Lines and Field Trialing
Replies: 59
Views: 24830

Re: Brittany Lines and Field Trialing

Has anyone seen the dog DC Shadow Attack run; and if so, what do you think of him? I know he is an all age dog that has done his fair share of winning. He looks to be built right and overall is a good looking dog but I have never seen him run/perform. I haven't seen Shadow Attack run, but have seen...
by boonebrit
Thu Mar 28, 2013 7:07 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: A pointing lab is just a lab/cross
Replies: 363
Views: 154754

Re: A pointing lab is just a lab/cross

Every lab my family owned when growing up was a pointing lab. We usually bought our dogs from a local breeder in Ohio, that brought dogs in from Canada...Accomplished trial lines. I'm in my mid thirties, so for this saying that Pl's are a new fad... Think again. Still in my hometown today, you will ...
by boonebrit
Mon Mar 25, 2013 6:57 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: I am having trouble deciding which breed???
Replies: 17
Views: 6838

Re: I am having trouble deciding which breed???

GWP, Lab, PudelPointer
by boonebrit
Mon Mar 25, 2013 6:54 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: english springer spaniel/german shorthaired pointer mix?
Replies: 14
Views: 11245

Re: english springer spaniel/german shorthaired pointer mix?

Sometimes a Mutt will turn out to be a dandy bird dog. My dad still has a Samoyed/Golden mix that turned out to be a great hunting dog. Awesome retriever, top notch coon dog, and an amazing tracker. Had a superb nose and a great instinct... Always pinning game, using us and and the wind to his advan...
by boonebrit
Sun Mar 24, 2013 2:28 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Help with choosing first gun dog
Replies: 12
Views: 5745

Re: Help with choosing first gun dog

check out a deutsch drahthaar or GWP's... might be what you looking for.
by boonebrit
Sun Mar 24, 2013 9:42 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Can you help point me in the direction of a breed?
Replies: 21
Views: 6409

Re: Can you help point me in the direction of a breed?

Temperament in the house, coat, and size all point to a britt for you. Some smaller flushers will also work well... hadn't seen Boykins mentioned. Another pointer nobody has mentioned... GWP's. Bigger dog, but it will fit your need.
by boonebrit
Thu Mar 21, 2013 7:52 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dozens of Dogs Being Stolen in Southern ID
Replies: 2
Views: 1275

Re: Dozens of Dogs Being Stolen in Southern ID

Same thing happened in Charlotte NC a couple of months ago. Absolutely awful.
by boonebrit
Thu Mar 21, 2013 6:15 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: RockAcre pointer bird dogs
Replies: 22
Views: 13276

Re: RockAcre pointer bird dogs

These are some fantastic looking dogs. Makes me want a pointer. I can't truly tell from for the photos but they look like big pointers.
by boonebrit
Sun Mar 17, 2013 7:12 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Woodcock
Replies: 15
Views: 5082

Re: Woodcock

Well, The ole timber doodles have shown up in the Nc Appalachian mtns. I ran my pup on em for a couple hours with two finds, one of which was in our own front yard. Seems its jut the start... I'm guiding a fly-fishing float trip tomorrow on a river with great woodcock habitat. Hopefully Ill scout so...
by boonebrit
Thu Mar 14, 2013 6:17 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Golden Eagles and Dogs...
Replies: 8
Views: 2689

Re: Golden Eagles and Dogs...

After watching those vids above, I doubt anyone will let a golden swoop down low on their dogs again. WOW !!!
by boonebrit
Thu Mar 14, 2013 5:39 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Not what we were looking for but.....
Replies: 2
Views: 1201

Re: Not what we were looking for but.....

Yeah, he was injured. He happen to be around an old dead deer carcass. I don't know if owls scavenge, but he was definitely right by it. Luckily I was able to pull my young Britt back before he got too bold.
by boonebrit
Wed Mar 13, 2013 5:53 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Not what we were looking for but.....
Replies: 2
Views: 1201

Not what we were looking for but.....

Just when I thought Bernie found his first woodcock.... out comes a wounded owl. A bigger one was circling overhead. I don't know if it was a breeding pair, or the larger one injured the owl in the pic. Wish I had my good camera on me.
by boonebrit
Mon Mar 11, 2013 8:48 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Bow hunting equip
Replies: 35
Views: 11831

Re: Bow hunting equip

Matthews Dxt and switchback ld. The Dxt for ohio stand hunting and the switchback (most accurate bow I've ever held) for stalking ridge lines in the Carolina mtns.
by boonebrit
Wed Mar 06, 2013 8:24 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Woodcock
Replies: 15
Views: 5082

Re: Woodcock

Nothing showing up in the higher elevations of the Nc mountain creek bottoms. Nw part of the state.. Checking out the new river drainage early next week.
by boonebrit
Wed Mar 06, 2013 8:24 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Woodcock
Replies: 15
Views: 5082

Re: Woodcock

Nothing showing up in the higher elevations of the Nc mountain creek bottoms. Nw part of the state.. Checking out the new river drainage early next week.
by boonebrit
Wed Mar 06, 2013 6:38 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: working on a good stance
Replies: 8
Views: 3069

Re: working on a good stance

I simply give my pup a "good boy" whenever he holds a nice point. I don't care how high his head is, etc... as long as he is intense. Let the pup point however it wishes... just giving it a little love on a nice one.
by boonebrit
Sun Mar 03, 2013 4:18 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: leaving your shorthair out while at work
Replies: 28
Views: 13443

Re: leaving your shorthair out while at work

I had the same concerns about my 7 mo old britt as the OP. Guiding in the summer keeps me away, and my wife is 9-5. Ultra Carry...How old is Kimber, when could you trust her fully alone? What is a reasonable age you can expect to trust a well trained/good house dog alone in a house for 6-8 hours? I ...
by boonebrit
Fri Mar 01, 2013 8:14 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Orvis Endorsed Dog Breeder
Replies: 16
Views: 7876

Re: Orvis Endorsed Dog Breeder

I stay away from Orvis endorsed anything... Fly- fishing guides, hunting guides, lodges, shops, etc. the endorsment is usually bought for retail purposes. Around here most Guides/shop owners are Orvis endorsed because they can't maintain their client base on their own. G
by boonebrit
Sun Feb 17, 2013 11:03 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: new pup
Replies: 3
Views: 1702

Re: new pup

Cool little pup... I had the same chew you for my britt, it will last about a week
by boonebrit
Sun Feb 10, 2013 7:28 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Not a good day
Replies: 15
Views: 5820

Re: Not a good day

Horrible... I hope he bounces back. Best to your pup. Keep us posted
by boonebrit
Wed Feb 06, 2013 8:42 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: GSP x ??
Replies: 9
Views: 3000

Re: GSP x ??

Lab X Weim
by boonebrit
Wed Feb 06, 2013 8:39 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Quail Unlimited Disbands
Replies: 3
Views: 1084

Re: Quail Unlimited Disbands

Definitley not a good thing... but we need a more scientific approach to reestablishing our wild populations. The chapters around here were more about gun and dog raffles, planting birds that would never survive, and bragging on dogs.
by boonebrit
Wed Feb 06, 2013 8:23 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Photo of the Day
Replies: 432
Views: 190433

Re: Photo of the Day

Tn duck hunting season came to a close last week. I was able to get my 5 mo old britt out there for a couple of trips. He did great in the boat and held fairly steady while working the spreads. Pup do any retrieves or just go along to get use to the sounds and the feeling of the boat? Corry Bernie ...
by boonebrit
Wed Feb 06, 2013 7:46 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Photo of the Day
Replies: 432
Views: 190433

Re: Photo of the Day

Thanks guys, the little guys is definitley a looker. What I love about him is his smarts, drive, and the way he acts with my wife and daughter.... wasnt always the case with the latter.

Deseeker... Penny6 seems to fit right in with your crew, great looking Britt as always.
by boonebrit
Tue Feb 05, 2013 8:39 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Photo of the Day
Replies: 432
Views: 190433

Re: Photo of the Day

Went out to the grouse grounds to see if the pups couldnt scare up a couple. The 5 mo old Britt (Bernie) pinned one, and held steady for a while before barging in. My hunting buddy's Vizsla (4.5 months, Holston) was having trouble in the snow but started to get the hang of it an hour or two in. The ...
by boonebrit
Sat Feb 02, 2013 9:08 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Photo of the Day
Replies: 432
Views: 190433

Re: Photo of the Day

Tn duck hunting season came to a close last week. I was able to get my 5 mo old britt out there for a couple of trips. He did great in the boat and held fairly steady while working the spreads.
by boonebrit
Fri Feb 01, 2013 9:34 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Tornadoes in Georgia
Replies: 5
Views: 2114

Re: Tornadoes in Georgia

That was one amazing front. I live a few hours north and we got pummeled by rain/snow. Knocked me off my grouse land for now
by boonebrit
Thu Jan 17, 2013 7:48 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: 12 Things I Learned About Field Trials
Replies: 5
Views: 2002

Re: 12 Things I Learned About Field Trials

Cool Blog... well put together. Thanks for sharing.
by boonebrit
Fri Nov 30, 2012 6:00 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Putting a bird dog to work...without hunting?
Replies: 7
Views: 2313

Re: Putting a bird dog to work...without hunting?

Purchase a few pheasant wings and play find the wing while out on your jogs.
by boonebrit
Sun Nov 18, 2012 9:14 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pup showing aggression towards wife and daughter
Replies: 59
Views: 20345

Re: Pup showing aggression towards wife and daughter

Update for those who asked: The pup hasnt showed any aggressive nature towards my wife or daughter since I laid into him those first few days after the incident. I used a combination of pinning down and using my hand to pop his lower jaw. I also let him hang with a couple of other dogs in the neighb...
by boonebrit
Sun Nov 18, 2012 7:30 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: sneaky coyote
Replies: 17
Views: 5941

Re: sneaky coyote

Our pheasant population in Ohio has been wiped out mostly due to the coyote population.... I take em out whenever I can. Had one run within ten yards of me last year during bow season. It was in thick brush... too bad the arrow couldnt get through.