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by tailcracken pointer
Mon Feb 04, 2019 8:59 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: New Mexico - Arizona
Replies: 5
Views: 7487

Re: New Mexico - Arizona

duckn66 wrote:Buddy is in Arizona right now killing birds.
Hey duck could you guide me to all your spots ? I heard your a bird killing machine!!
by tailcracken pointer
Mon Feb 04, 2019 8:54 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: New Mexico - Arizona
Replies: 5
Views: 7487

Re: New Mexico - Arizona

No birds in arizona this year or Montana a year ago , just sit at home and listen of doom and gloom lol
by tailcracken pointer
Tue Aug 21, 2018 4:47 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: alpha vs 550 plus
Replies: 11
Views: 5976

Re: alpha vs 550 plus

Sign me up for hunting all day with a battleship in my pocket!! Maybe in the 80s, i will take compact off a ring on my vest, alpha for me
by tailcracken pointer
Tue Aug 21, 2018 3:08 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: alpha vs 550 plus
Replies: 11
Views: 5976

Re: alpha vs 550 plus

I listened to Snell talk about it on gun dog supply , and as i went to bed thinking about it and comparing it to the alpha i own the 550plus is like hanging a battleship around your neck its so big, i like the small compact alpha i can just hang it on one of my loops on my vest look at it and done ,...
by tailcracken pointer
Wed Aug 15, 2018 6:20 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: ATI Cavalry O/U's
Replies: 1
Views: 4376

Re: ATI Cavalry O/U's

I have a 20guage my wife has shot a lot , and not one problem i like them lots no its not a big money over under but for throwing in truck bird training dependable gun its fine , shes probably shot it 2k times and not one problem
by tailcracken pointer
Thu Jul 19, 2018 12:43 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Where does your dog ride?
Replies: 37
Views: 17530

Re: Where does your dog ride?

Never in the truck ever ever !!! i dont want to smell them, and i hate dog hair in my truck especially a new truck !!! In the trailer they go no brainer!!!
by tailcracken pointer
Sun Jul 15, 2018 9:02 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: What do you think of the land quality where you hunt?
Replies: 36
Views: 15905

Re: What do you think of the land quality where you hunt?

Jon you live in a state where there are tons of public land! It wasnt to long ago i was looking for a place to hunt sharpies , huns and a sage grouse you have people from your state that invited me out for sage grouse on this forum!! But on the other hand if you talk about hunting Montana in a droug...
by tailcracken pointer
Sat Jul 14, 2018 2:50 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: What do you think of the land quality where you hunt?
Replies: 36
Views: 15905

Re: What do you think of the land quality where you hunt?

OK this one really makes me chuckle. The minute you buy a dog and a gun to hunt upland game you are in the hole. When you factor in care for the dog or in my case dogs the cost of a vehicle to get you there and fuel you will never recover the monetary cost. For me and the people I know it is all ab...
by tailcracken pointer
Sun Jul 08, 2018 12:25 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: What do you think of Benelli shotguns?
Replies: 14
Views: 13101

Re: What do you think of Benelli shotguns?

I own them all from the monte, a ultralight, cordoba, ethos, 828 ou, and i am going to get the new ul performance soon, the monte is like apples and oranges compared to the ethos or cordoba and to be honest the monte is junk, the ethos and cordoba is by far the best i have used clean, crisp and when...
by tailcracken pointer
Tue Jul 03, 2018 7:47 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Gun Conditioning: Gauges/Caliber between .22 and 12 ga
Replies: 37
Views: 17443

Re: Gun Conditioning: Gauges/Caliber between .22 and 12 ga

Hold whatever gun close to the ground it is not as loud
by tailcracken pointer
Sat Sep 09, 2017 8:00 am
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Can the wad from a shotgun start a fire?
Replies: 18
Views: 16190

Re: Can the wad from a shotgun start a fire?

lol I never let my opinion of doom and gloom of someones negativity affect me going hunting in most peoples bucket list trip, its all good some people can actually take time and go most do there hunting off the internet , when you go as much as me and even spend as much as me or make , try keeping y...
by tailcracken pointer
Fri Sep 08, 2017 8:01 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Can the wad from a shotgun start a fire?
Replies: 18
Views: 16190

Re: Can the wad from a shotgun start a fire?

Mountaineer wrote:fwlifw............http://fwp.mt.gov/export/sites/FwpPubli ... n/region6/

Further changes would not be unlikely...not a bad idea to look before one leaps. :idea:
Like leap off the couch? Enjoy my pics from Montana in a couple weeks :D
by tailcracken pointer
Fri Sep 08, 2017 12:08 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Can the wad from a shotgun start a fire?
Replies: 18
Views: 16190

Re: Can the wad from a shotgun start a fire?

Good luck. Obviously the state has not been shut down to birdhunters and I expect there can be areas blessed with less of a drought/fire danger...it's a big state. However, questioning what if or considering responsibility does not appear to be that poor an idea. I know a fella hunter/dog guy in th...
by tailcracken pointer
Thu Sep 07, 2017 11:29 am
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Can the wad from a shotgun start a fire?
Replies: 18
Views: 16190

Re: Can the wad from a shotgun start a fire?

Get out and go hunting don't let doom and gloom stop you, lots of birds in Montana , tired of hearing drought this and that , if people really did there homework and talk to the right people they would actually be surprised of how opposite of the doom and gloom it is , I leave Tuesday night for ne c...
by tailcracken pointer
Tue Sep 05, 2017 8:11 am
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Can the wad from a shotgun start a fire?
Replies: 18
Views: 16190

Re: Can the wad from a shotgun start a fire?

As many of you probably know, Montana is in the worst drought in history. Our bird season opened yesterday. I've never thought much about it before, but could the wad when shooting a shell start a fire? It's really too hot to hunt my dogs other than early morning or late evening (94 degrees here to...
by tailcracken pointer
Wed Aug 30, 2017 8:07 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Diversity
Replies: 11
Views: 6853

Re: Diversity

quail, pheasant , prarie chicken if lucky
by tailcracken pointer
Mon Aug 07, 2017 7:17 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Sportmix Caninex
Replies: 14
Views: 9408

Re: Sportmix Caninex

Why would you believe the ratings when you know nothing about who, how, or why they are being rated? I see several glaring errors in the explanations they have posted which makes me wonder about the rest of their ratings accuracies. I don't put much stock in any of the dog food ratings. But this wa...
by tailcracken pointer
Wed Jul 19, 2017 11:42 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: 3-4 day hunting trip suggestions
Replies: 1
Views: 2271

Re: 3-4 day hunting trip suggestions

I know you don't want to drive this far , but ks is where its at if you cant find quail in ks and on public even pick up some golf clubs
by tailcracken pointer
Wed Jul 05, 2017 11:41 am
Forum: Training
Topic: 4th of July training
Replies: 5
Views: 3398

Re: 4th of July training

I wish I could say something positive , not to impressed with harris or his dogs
by tailcracken pointer
Sun Jul 02, 2017 3:47 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Training Table.......
Replies: 2
Views: 2347

Re: Training Table.......

You did really good , I wish I had room for one if I built one in the neighborhood neighbors would look at me like wtf? let alone the bird dogs lol
by tailcracken pointer
Thu Jun 29, 2017 11:55 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Wonder lead
Replies: 48
Views: 27873

Re: Wonder lead

no I havnt tried that , I can see how it would work though
by tailcracken pointer
Thu Jun 29, 2017 11:00 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Wonder lead
Replies: 48
Views: 27873

Re: Wonder lead

The wonder lead arrived on my doorstep today, and so with a nice cool day with light rain I took my pulling hard charging pointer for a run at first she was tugging but slowly slowed I turned her loose and around the lake we went and as the house was 400 yards away I called her in put the wonder lea...
by tailcracken pointer
Tue Jun 27, 2017 10:05 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Wonder lead
Replies: 48
Views: 27873

Re: Wonder lead

I ordered one from gun dog supply yesterday I have a 7 month old that wont stop pulling and I have jerked and jerked her neck off with a lead , what the heck 30 bucks with tax, that's nothing compared to the money in the bird hunting business lol trailers , guns, dogs, dog boxes, trucks, kennels , g...
by tailcracken pointer
Wed May 10, 2017 4:11 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: go pro
Replies: 2
Views: 2279

go pro

Question for you guys that use go pros , which one do you recommend as I am looking at buying one for my trip to montana , and tell me the secrets of how to use them , thanks Bryan
by tailcracken pointer
Wed May 03, 2017 8:50 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Idaho or Montana?
Replies: 21
Views: 15986

Re: Idaho or Montana?

I hunted the Plentywood area twice this past season and as was mentioned before, lots of walking, had a great time and was able to harvest sharp tail and huns the first time up, and pheasants the second time up. Both times I was able to make it up were a week after the seasons opened and I hunted o...
by tailcracken pointer
Wed May 03, 2017 8:46 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Idaho or Montana?
Replies: 21
Views: 15986

Re: Idaho or Montana?

Thanks, what about huns and sharptail close in the area ? I meant to say huns and sharps were more abundant in Monana , from what I have researched ?
by tailcracken pointer
Wed May 03, 2017 7:40 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Idaho or Montana?
Replies: 21
Views: 15986

Re: Idaho or Montana?

Vision wrote:Have you thought about Wyoming for sage grouse?
I have from what I have researched on the forum and people I have talked to the numbers are not there like Montana?
by tailcracken pointer
Wed May 03, 2017 7:38 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Idaho or Montana?
Replies: 21
Views: 15986

Re: Idaho or Montana?

I am going to Idaho or Montana this year for an upland hunt but having a hard time deciding where, I never have been outside of ks and was looking for some help of where to go and best opportunities at huns and sharptail as I love watching my dogs work i did talk to one individual who was nice enou...
by tailcracken pointer
Tue May 02, 2017 5:07 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Idaho or Montana?
Replies: 21
Views: 15986

Re: Idaho or Montana?

Thanks tekoa for your input!!!! You know I tried calling Tillmans last year I left a message and no call back ? I bet I have called 5 or 6 guides and only one called back , I have never seen anything like it lol heck just tell me to get lost at least?
by tailcracken pointer
Mon May 01, 2017 5:54 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Idaho or Montana?
Replies: 21
Views: 15986

Re: Idaho or Montana?

Ok thanks , not interested in pheasants have plenty in ks, its hard to get an area hat I can get after one male sage and spend the rest of my time hunting huns and sharps,i kind of like the fort peck area for huns and sharps for dog work, but what honestly bothers me about the plentywood area in sep...
by tailcracken pointer
Mon May 01, 2017 3:01 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Idaho or Montana?
Replies: 21
Views: 15986

Re: Idaho or Montana?

Thanks Bill, a guide called me from Montana today and said he was all booked up? Hard to believe I would be this late already? Don't get me wrong here guys I'm not looking for your gps coordianates I bird hunt 60 days a year in ks I'm just unfamiliar with montana and Idaho and I have and am doing my...
by tailcracken pointer
Mon May 01, 2017 9:57 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Idaho or Montana?
Replies: 21
Views: 15986

Idaho or Montana?

I am going to Idaho or Montana this year for an upland hunt but having a hard time deciding where, I never have been outside of ks and was looking for some help of where to go and best opportunities at huns and sharptail as I love watching my dogs work i did talk to one individual who was nice enoug...
by tailcracken pointer
Sat Apr 29, 2017 8:50 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Hunting late season sharptails
Replies: 20
Views: 11679

Re: Hunting late season sharptails

I wonder what breed of dog would be best for pointing grouse in a tree? Southeast squirrel dog? German Wirehairs bark treed quite well on ruffies :D Just need to train them to "bark at first sight" and they should be serviceable for those Sharpies. :wink: I was thinking more of the photo op of a do...
by tailcracken pointer
Thu Feb 09, 2017 5:35 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Thieving Puppy
Replies: 28
Views: 10856

Re: Thieving Puppy

Meaning they don't have what I am looking for in a dog, which is most out there but once in a while a good one comes along , reasons I get rid of them low tail, tongue hangs out while hunting , doesn't crack tail when hunting, isn't intense on point, no brains , no speed not quick and snappy , ya yo...
by tailcracken pointer
Thu Feb 09, 2017 5:29 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Thieving Puppy
Replies: 28
Views: 10856

Re: Thieving Puppy

Or how about this a kennel outside!! My god how do you live with dog hair in the house let alone tracking in from letting them outside to go to ..... And I bet they ride in the cab of the truck as well lol Makes me sick how people baby a hunting dog , so ridiculous To each, (his or her) own! I don'...
by tailcracken pointer
Thu Feb 09, 2017 12:51 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Thieving Puppy
Replies: 28
Views: 10856

Re: Thieving Puppy

lol But what is even better where are the pics in the cab ?
by tailcracken pointer
Wed Feb 08, 2017 5:03 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Thieving Puppy
Replies: 28
Views: 10856

Re: Thieving Puppy

Or how about this a kennel outside!! My god how do you live with dog hair in the house let alone tracking in from letting them outside to go to ..... And I bet they ride in the cab of the truck as well lol Makes me sick how people baby a hunting dog , so ridiculous
by tailcracken pointer
Mon Jan 23, 2017 8:50 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Great sat morning and sun morning
Replies: 5
Views: 3453

Re: Great sat morning and sun morning

nice!!! I wish I had awesome dogs like that , mine suck lol But I am used to top of the line no bs , just a bad year for me with the dogs I have , next year will be better
by tailcracken pointer
Sun Jan 22, 2017 7:46 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Great sat morning and sun morning
Replies: 5
Views: 3453

Re: Great sat morning and sun morning

Wow you really drilled them, how many of those were pointed? I don't even shoot if not pointed? I got young dogs though , and I sure don't go for the meat I just like seeing a dog straight up on point and intense and if they hold I shoot them if not they get a pass
by tailcracken pointer
Mon Dec 12, 2016 5:12 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: 6 month old ep
Replies: 5
Views: 3863

Re: 6 month old ep

She just loves to go hunting!I mean what do I do take my 2 older dogs and just leave her home lol It would be like telling a friend who got up at 5 in the morning waiting in your driveway he cant go hunting with me lol , I just let her run with my older staunch dogs and hopefully she gets in some bi...
by tailcracken pointer
Sat Dec 10, 2016 6:52 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: 6 month old ep
Replies: 5
Views: 3863

6 month old ep

I have a aimost 6 month old ep that is pointing planted quail really nice for her age , so on one of the birds I shot that she held good on she ran and picked it up and ran all around the field with it in her mouth and then sat down and ate it lol, it really didn't bother me that she did this at her...
by tailcracken pointer
Thu Dec 08, 2016 12:45 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Bird Hunters are here.
Replies: 11
Views: 6712

Re: Bird Hunters are here.

David_Wilson wrote:I thinks if you have hunted your necessary meat already then you shouldn't waste some more life only for your pleasure. What you think?
I thinks if I need meat I go to price chopper
by tailcracken pointer
Sun Nov 06, 2016 8:07 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Is this creeping??
Replies: 5
Views: 3371

Re: Is this creeping??

That is a staunch and awesome dog !! My best dog I ever had wouldn't move unless I released him , I would say ok or tap him on his head you are the very few out there that has a good dog like that I hate to say that but most have junk and mine are junk to man I wish I had that dog still he was dynam...
by tailcracken pointer
Tue Oct 25, 2016 6:11 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: opening day
Replies: 12
Views: 6396

Re: opening day

Get the federal pheasants forever or black cloud , they light them up!! 1500 fps !!
by tailcracken pointer
Sun Oct 23, 2016 2:55 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: opening day
Replies: 12
Views: 6396

Re: opening day

fiocchi
by tailcracken pointer
Sun Oct 23, 2016 2:53 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: opening day
Replies: 12
Views: 6396

Re: opening day

Enjoying it a lot. Have a couple hundred rounds at clays, maybe a little under a box at quail and pheasant. Feeling more natural with the safety and breaking it open to load. The 26" barrels swing nice on quail and my percentages have been good there but feels a little short compared to what I've s...
by tailcracken pointer
Sat Oct 22, 2016 8:05 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: opening day
Replies: 12
Views: 6396

Re: opening day

How did that new shooting iron do :D
by tailcracken pointer
Wed Oct 19, 2016 9:25 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Bird Hunters are here.
Replies: 11
Views: 6712

Re: Bird Hunters are here.

Been a member for a few years, No dought bird hunting is my favorite thing to do I don't go for the meat I just love to watch my dogs and watch them get better each time out, I only hunt EPs I love there cracking tail , snappy and quick straight up tail , I only shoot over a pointed bird I give the ...
by tailcracken pointer
Mon Oct 10, 2016 6:25 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Pheasants
Replies: 11
Views: 5512

Re: Pheasants

For many years, I took an annual week long pheasant hunting trip. There are no wild pheasants where I live. After the first three or four trips, I came to the conclusion that pheasants were nearly impossible to hunt with a pointing dog, they run, they flush wild, etc... My mind was eventually chang...
by tailcracken pointer
Mon Oct 10, 2016 2:14 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Pheasants
Replies: 11
Views: 5512

Re: Pheasants

That's what I thought some guys got there thoughts else where to busy worrying about what other people are saying on other sites and have no clue what they are talking about :-)