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- Thu Sep 29, 2022 2:23 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Buying a older dog.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4638
Re: Buying a older dog.
When you're looking for a new furry friend, you may be considering adopting an older dog. While puppies are undeniably cute, an adult dog can be a great option for busy families or first-time dog owners. Here are a few things to keep in mind when adopting an older dog: 1. Think about what size of do...
- Sun Sep 11, 2022 8:14 am
- Forum: Wild Game Recipes
- Topic: Sharptail Grouse Recipe
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4123
Re: Sharptail Grouse Recipe
I like to fillet the breast meat and cut of the legs and put them in salt water for a day and then fresh unsalted water for a day after I harvest them. I then marinade them in Yoshida's sauce and barbeque them rare. I use the same method with diving ducks like goldeneyes
- Thu Sep 08, 2022 11:37 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: S. E. Snake Prevention Training Q & A
- Replies: 12
- Views: 7870
Re: S. E. Snake Prevention Training Q & A
I have a GSP puppy that I got from a rescue group last month. She is about 3 months old now and I am looking for a trainer in my area that can do snake prevention training. I know that some people feel it's best to wait until the dog is older, but I don't plan on waiting too long. Other than the fac...
- Sun Aug 28, 2022 11:25 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Johnny House Plans
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6229
Re: Johnny House Plans
Johnny House Plans Section 8 allows pets. Section 8 rental properties are classified as non-federally subsidized housing, which means that you will not have to pay rent to the government each month. This is great news for anyone who wants to live in a Section 8 housing unit, but it also means that y...
- Sun Aug 07, 2022 8:18 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Interesting crossbreed
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3657
Interesting crossbreed
I was wandering through our local farmers market and saw a dog that looked like my Puck. It turned out that it was the same cross, Lab X German Wirehaired Pointer. It was also another male. Their dog had the same wire coat, long tail, beard and eyebrows and was mostly black with some white on the pa...
- Tue Jul 26, 2022 9:37 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Surprising swim
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4419
Re: Surprising swim
My 2 yo GWP loves to swim. She took 2 forays into the Resv. today. She also loves to chase geese. She has a very high prey drive which is great when she's chasing down crippled waterfowl, not so great when she's chasing geese. Usually she's at it for at least 15 minutes with no interest in obeying a...
- Mon Jul 11, 2022 7:53 pm
- Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
- Topic: New from KY
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2015
Re: New from KY
Welcome to the group and give a hollar if you get out to Spud land in your travels.
- Fri Jul 08, 2022 7:49 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Biking with my dog
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3806
Re: Biking with my dog
Traffic is the biggest hazard. I used to free run my dogs on county farm roads. I made sure they would come on command. I also made sure there were canals the dogs go into to cool down. They usually ran ahead a short ways. One time I had a flat about 2 miles in and lost track of the dog. She was so ...
- Fri Jul 08, 2022 7:35 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Caught my training assistant working with a dog.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3924
Re: Caught my training assistant working with a dog.
Good looking pup and very cute little girl.
- Tue Jul 05, 2022 10:51 pm
- Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
- Topic: New here
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1201
Re: New here
Welcome.
- Mon Jul 04, 2022 5:09 pm
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: Is a GPS collar necessary
- Replies: 34
- Views: 13293
Re: Is a GPS collar necessary
I've hunted lots of open and brushy habitats, never used a GPS and never lost a bird dog. So I don't think a GPS is necessary.
- Sat Jun 25, 2022 7:44 am
- Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
- Topic: New hunter from WA
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1536
Re: New hunter from WA
Welcome to the forum. What part of WA do you reside in? I own a 2 yo female GWP. She is a great hunter, both upland and waterfowl, and a good family dog. Here in Southeastern Idaho the GWP's, Griffons and Pudelpointers are really catching on due to their versatility and heavier coats that benefit th...
- Tue Jun 14, 2022 2:41 am
- Forum: Help: Member Support
- Topic: using the " quote" feature
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4803
Re: using the " quote" feature
Sometimes you need to convert images or pictures to vector format. There are a lot of tools out there, but most of them are stupid, they claim that they can convert everything and in fact it just doesn't work. The right thing is to find a real specialist who will do the job fast and not damage your ...
- Wed Jun 08, 2022 7:00 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: So how did You get started with dogs and hunting?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 7008
Re: So how did You get started with dogs and hunting?
I started in college with both bird hunting and dogs. Started with a crossbreed and basically was self taught using books and articles in magazines. I've never gotten involved in trialing but work at developing good "meat dogs". I've been at it for 50 years now.
- Fri May 13, 2022 9:02 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Coyotes
- Replies: 31
- Views: 8969
Re: Coyotes
They are an open season in Southern Ontario. They are practically lining up at Starbucks. :) "In the Southern half of the province, coyote hunting is open all year and there is no limit on the number that can be taken. Despite this very liberal season, coyotes are thriving across their range in Ont...
- Tue May 10, 2022 3:55 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Favorite print?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 12701
Re: Favorite print?
T-shirt, shirt, long-sleeve, polo or sweater? What's your favorite print? I like colors and graphics. But then again, I'm a guy. Our breed isn't really into subtlety or prints that are barely there (like certain text). So I try to diversify my clothing collection as much as possible — I have over 50...
- Tue May 10, 2022 12:30 am
- Forum: Guns and Ammo
- Topic: shot gun scope mounts
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5877
Re: shot gun scope mounts
Shotgun scope mounts for specific models of shotguns help reduce or even eliminate accuracy problems caused by mounting a scope on a shotgun. Offering varying adjustment ranges as well as various shapes and sizes, there is sure to be one that will work for you. The right mount will play a key role i...
- Mon May 09, 2022 9:46 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Leather Boots Care
- Replies: 34
- Views: 14851
Re: Leather Boots Care
Leather boots are an essential item for colder weather and the fall. They look great with jeans, pants or skirts. However, these amazing shoes fade if not properly cared for. But you can make them look amazing again. Let's see how we can care for your leather boots! In this Shrink Leather Boots post...
- Sat May 07, 2022 8:47 pm
- Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
- Topic: Another new member from NV
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1191
Re: Another new member from NV
Welcome to the forum. Jager is a great looking pup. How does he do with the Nevada heat? I had GWP cross when I lived in Winnemucca and summers were heck on her and it wasn't until late October or early November she really enjoyed upland hunting.
- Mon Apr 25, 2022 8:35 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: 2nd dog. Same breed or go different
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1824
Re: 2nd dog. Same breed or go different
It seems like I've always had multiple dogs. Usually I've had duel purpose dogs, both upland and waterfowl, so as long as breed does both I'm fine, but I had a GSP that didn't like waterfowl hunting so I got a lab/GWP cross that loved water, cold and ducks. Sounds like you have a breed that does bot...
- Thu Apr 14, 2022 8:34 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Some things I could manage without.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 7340
Re: Some things I could manage without.
That I can do. My motto has always been "It's not how old you are, its how many miles off road."
- Wed Apr 13, 2022 12:10 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Some things I could manage without.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 7340
Re: Some things I could manage without.
Garrison, Definitely. It is an at least 3 beer story and is best told around a campfire. Some day if you get up this way or I get down your way I fill you in after maybe a bird hunt. There's an invite for you.
- Wed Apr 13, 2022 8:03 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Some things I could manage without.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 7340
Re: Some things I could manage without.
I too have a wildlife and fisheries background, both education and 40 years of employment before I retired. I'm still involved with a chapter of Trout Unlimited. I like Garrison probably grew up in the beginning Earth Day era, went to college to save the world. That being said I think there are just...
- Sun Apr 10, 2022 8:40 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Breed/Breeder Advice
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2854
Re: Breed/Breeder Advice
I don't know of any breeders in the PA area, but my choice of the breeds listed would be a GWP or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. Great walking hunting dogs, friendly (almost to a fault) family dogs and they are just comical at times with their appearance and actions. Great retrievers both upland and w...
- Wed Apr 06, 2022 8:02 am
- Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
- Topic: Introduce myself
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2098
Re: Introduce myself
Welcome to the forum and the state. Good luck with the new dog. I live in the eastern part of the state and we mostly hunt huns, sharpies and forest grouse over here along with some put and take pheasants.
- Tue Apr 05, 2022 7:42 am
- Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
- Topic: New Member from WV
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1522
Re: New Member from WV
Welcome to the forum. You can almost hear her baying through the posting.
- Sat Mar 26, 2022 10:28 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Tie out stakes and chain gang
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5615
Re: Tie out stakes and chain gang
4lb short handled sledge for driving 3/4" x 18" stakes and a jack chain not cable, for main trunk and lateral lines with snap swivels. It can hold 2 adult GWP and 1 GSP.
- Mon Mar 21, 2022 7:51 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Most common pointing breed
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3566
Re: Most common pointing breed
Here in Idaho GSP's are probably the most numerous and are followed by Britts. Although GWP's and Griffons are coming on strong.
- Wed Mar 09, 2022 8:51 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Encouraging Natural Retrieve
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5862
Re: Encouraging Natural Retrieve
I have trained all of my dogs with the natural retrieve method and have never had to use an e-collar, but most have had a strong retrieve inclination that I just improved on. I encourage them to get things and carry them. To get them to release I tell them mine and if they resist I put my hand over ...
- Sun Feb 27, 2022 7:07 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: 8 month lab x too late to start?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4909
Re: 8 month lab x too late to start?
I'd work on obedience and keeping him in range. And then on to, fetch on command, and to hand retrieving and check for hard mouth. If the dog has prey drive for birds, you are pretty much there for upland hunting with a Lab or Lab cross. If you want to waterfowl hunt, work on stay and water retrievi...
- Sat Feb 26, 2022 9:25 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Roading A Dog/FHO Therapy
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4612
Re: Roading A Dog/FHO Therapy
Looks like the Iditarod is in their future.
- Fri Feb 18, 2022 10:03 pm
- Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
- Topic: New member from NV
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4878
Re: New member from NV
Welcome to the forum. I used to work for the BLM out of Winnemucca and chased alot of devil birds, huns and quail. I'm retired now and living in eastern Idaho, so if you get up this way let me know.
- Sat Jan 29, 2022 7:01 pm
- Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
- Topic: New member
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1916
Re: New member
Welcome to the forum. I too have a couple fuzzy faced dogs, GWP's that hunt them all, upland and waterfowl. If you ever get a hankering to chase those bandit running birds in your dogs pedigree let me know. (we have a few chukars in Spudland)
- Mon Jan 24, 2022 2:28 pm
- Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
- Topic: Double Sided Swivel Snap
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3753
Re: Double Sided Swivel Snap
Both Home Depot and Lowes carry them here. I imagine most hardware stores carry them. To make a tie to a chain in a chain gang I just use a carabineer attached to the trunk chain and short piece of chain with a snap swivel on the end. Attach the lateral chain to the carabineer.
- Sat Dec 18, 2021 3:00 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: AKC Hunter titles: JH/SH/MH
- Replies: 66
- Views: 28275
Re: AKC Hunter titles: JH/SH/MH
What are your intentions for your new dog? Hunting, trialing, bench, breeding potential. If you just want a hunter, personally, I like the NAVDA hunt testing better than the AKC testing.. I would rather see a success in a Utility or Invitational test in the dogs lineage. I think there is far less po...
- Sat Nov 27, 2021 5:24 pm
- Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
- Topic: New Member from WI
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2083
Re: New Member from WI
Welcome, I've got inlaws in sw Wi and I run a couple of GWP's. I'm also a retired fish biol. and current Pres. of our TU chapter so if you ever head out to the Big Spud and want some info of fly fishing let me know.
- Mon Nov 22, 2021 12:14 pm
- Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
- Topic: Thank you for the add!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1630
Re: Thank you for the add!
Welcome to the group.
- Tue Nov 09, 2021 3:50 pm
- Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
- Topic: New guy from PA
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1434
Re: New guy from PA
Welcome to the forum
- Mon Nov 08, 2021 9:07 pm
- Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
- Topic: New member Upstate NY
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1609
Re: New member Upstate NY
Welcome to the forum. I'm both an avid bird hunter and hockey fan. I coached up through high school hockey and my son played 3 yrs of juniors before he got hurt. I have trained a couple of bird dogs and find it easier than teaching high school hockey players. I guess it is because I could use an e-c...
- Wed Nov 03, 2021 2:53 pm
- Forum: Guns and Ammo
- Topic: guns and ammo
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3719
Re: guns and ammo
First barrel I/C, second Full. 1oz 6's
- Wed Oct 20, 2021 3:46 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Hunting two spaniels at the same time?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4651
Re: Hunting two spaniels at the same time?
I hunt two, some times three, dogs at a time. There is usually a mass charge to make the retrieve. I let them all search, but when one has made the retrieve I call the others off, Sometimes with younger dogs a little simulation with a e collar helps. Never had any problems with it breaking any drive...
- Wed Oct 13, 2021 12:01 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Youth hunt
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4685
Re: Youth hunt
Did you let your pup smell the dead birds? Better yet did you throw one of the dead birds in the grass for pup to find? Great that you got involved in a youth hunt, we have to bring those kids along.
- Fri Sep 17, 2021 7:07 am
- Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
- Topic: New from Mass
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1430
Re: New from Mass
First of all welcome to the group. Remember that a Lab puppy is a mouth on one end and no responsibility on the other end. That explains the mouthing the kids, with those sharp puppy teeth you need to break him of it soon. Housebreaking is tough unless you use a kennel and are willing to get up in t...
- Mon Sep 13, 2021 8:18 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Whistle
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2614
Re: Whistle
Sportdog Gonia Special Orange Whistle with Pea and a plastic Acme Thunderer are my go tos for both upland and waterfowl hunting.
- Fri Sep 10, 2021 3:22 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Intro and question about dogs and pigeons
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2880
Re: Intro and question about dogs and pigeons
Shane, I own a GWP, not that much different from a DD, and a GWP X Lab along with an old GSP. No problems with the pigeon coop with my dogs and the GWP pup (18 mos old) still points pigeons in the field along with my other dogs. We have 4 cats and other than loving to play with one they never bite i...
- Sun Aug 15, 2021 12:22 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Pointing dog breed for retirement
- Replies: 31
- Views: 8493
Re: Pointing dog breed for retirement
I have hunted with, owned and been around a lot of the bearded continental pointing and retrieving breeds. I think older GWP, Pudelpointers or pointing Griffs would meet your needs. I will agree that young ones are heck on wheels but they seem to calm down by 2. They also have personalities that oft...
- Fri Aug 06, 2021 1:35 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Reccomendations?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3897
Re: Reccomendations?
Lab or one of the shorthaired or wirehaired Continental breeds.
- Sun Jul 25, 2021 11:29 am
- Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
- Topic: Another new guy here.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1921
Re: Another new guy here.
Welcome to the forum.
- Mon Jul 19, 2021 1:50 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Kennel Bedding
- Replies: 27
- Views: 9077
Re: Kennel Bedding
I use straw with good results in my out door dog house. All three dogs and the cats all use it.
- Wed Jul 14, 2021 1:25 pm
- Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
- Topic: New member in Idaho
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2083
Re: New member in Idaho
Welcome to the forum. What part of spudland do you reside in?