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by rja
Sat Aug 10, 2013 8:56 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Training on WA Pheasant Release Sites
Replies: 9
Views: 3218

Re: Training on WA Pheasant Release Sites

I guess I'm missing something---why wouldn't it be possible to run into wild birds on an east side release site? I ran into some hens last year and shot a quail there during the season last year. There are release sites on the east side... There won't be any birds there either.......... Until they a...
by rja
Sat Aug 10, 2013 5:41 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Training on WA Pheasant Release Sites
Replies: 9
Views: 3218

Re: Training on WA Pheasant Release Sites

And I don't meant to imply that it's just on the release sites (those just happen to be the ones I know since I'm new to the sport). The guide says: Bird Dog Training Season Aug. 1, 2013-Mar. 31, 2014 - see license requirements (page 13) (sites listed below this are those that are open year round) T...
by rja
Sat Aug 10, 2013 5:35 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Training on WA Pheasant Release Sites
Replies: 9
Views: 3218

Re: Training on WA Pheasant Release Sites

There are release sites on the east side...
by rja
Fri Aug 09, 2013 11:23 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Training on WA Pheasant Release Sites
Replies: 9
Views: 3218

Re: Training on WA Pheasant Release Sites

That lists spots open year round. I assume everything else is open at the beginning of August. As of the 2013 edition of the bird regs there are certain spots open from August 1st to March 31 but I haven't seen the new regs. Of the 2012 edition it's page 14 Sorry I guess the regs came out. Its page ...
by rja
Fri Aug 09, 2013 8:01 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Training on WA Pheasant Release Sites
Replies: 9
Views: 3218

Training on WA Pheasant Release Sites

I'm newer to hunting upland game and training my pup, but I noticed that it said that training dogs on the pheasant release sites is open now in WA. I want to make sure I understand that correctly---I can take my pup out to any release site and let him find and point birds? Kind of seems like you wo...
by rja
Thu Nov 15, 2012 3:17 pm
Forum: Polls
Topic: What gun dog breed do you currently own and why?
Replies: 199
Views: 209265

Re: What gun dog breed do you currently own and why?

IMAG0178.jpg I can't really compare. Odin is my first hunting dog, a GSP, and currently a 7 month old hunting machine. I chose the breed because of the breeder/trainer I found, and because everything I read about them fit into what I wanted. There has been no comparison, these guys are just the big...
by rja
Fri Nov 09, 2012 4:29 pm
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: New to upland hunting, but loving it!
Replies: 6
Views: 1719

Re: New to upland hunting, but loving it!

MY VIZSLA WEARS A VEST FOR PROTECTION AND VISABLITIY. HE DONT MIND IT, BUT HIS ARM PITS GET RED AND IRRATATED. THATS BETTER THAN THE BARBWIRE THAT GAVE HIM 4 STICHES. IT SAYS IT WATERPROOF BUT IT ISNT. HE STILL SHIVERS BELOW 40 DEGREES BUT IT DOESNT AFFECT HIS HUNTING. Thanks. Do you know the name/...
by rja
Fri Nov 09, 2012 2:46 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dog in foot trap
Replies: 92
Views: 22615

Re: Dog in foot trap

Hopefully this is on topic enough... But related to foot traps, snares, etc. What do you guys carry with you on a hunt in case your dog gets trapped in something? I went out to hunt wild birds somewhat recently for the first time with my dog, and I suddenly became keenly aware that I didn't have any...
by rja
Fri Nov 09, 2012 11:11 am
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: Garmin Alpha?
Replies: 82
Views: 78851

Re: Garmin Alpha?

Just got mine for two dogs. Wow this thing is loaded with features I will probably never figure out how to use but you never know. Been messing around in the yard and we have lots of trees and so far seems ok. Will take out in the field today. I like the fact that it has the big buttons and touch s...
by rja
Fri Nov 09, 2012 11:08 am
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: New to upland hunting, but loving it!
Replies: 6
Views: 1719

Re: New to upland hunting, but loving it!

Hoping this video works of Odin.

I believe this was day 6 of his training when he was 5 months old. The surprise splash he takes is the best :)

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=429160130453344
by rja
Thu Nov 08, 2012 1:52 pm
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: Garmin Alpha?
Replies: 82
Views: 78851

Re: Garmin Alpha?

I like mine. I can't compare it to others, though, as this is the first collar trainer I've had. The one annoyance I haven't gotten situated yet is it bouncing around as I have it on a rope around my neck. When that happens, you easily zoom in and out or other random things as it 'touches' the scree...
by rja
Thu Nov 08, 2012 1:18 pm
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: New to upland hunting, but loving it!
Replies: 6
Views: 1719

New to upland hunting, but loving it!

Hello - As the title stated, I'm newer to hunting upland game, and I also purchased my first German Shorthaired Pointer, "Odin", awhile back. He's now 7 months old, and he was at the breeder/trainers for a month (when he was 5mo.) until smoke over on the Eastern side forced him to come home a little...