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by jstevens
Mon Nov 11, 2019 4:56 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Whoa Post-Neck vs Flank
Replies: 7
Views: 4230

Re: Whoa Post-Neck vs Flank

My thinking is that you want to differentiate between the two, stim on the flank reinforces whoa. It likely creates less confusion.
by jstevens
Tue Dec 12, 2017 8:24 pm
Forum: Horses
Topic: Bits
Replies: 20
Views: 61839

Re: Bits

The hackamore with bosal is traditional vaquero tack. Instead of reins, a long ropelike mecate is used. Do not be mislead, a bosal in the wrong or untrained hands can be very harsh. It's no more 'natural' than a bit. I attended a trial where the wrangler had a mule with a ruined mouth - the result ...
by jstevens
Tue Dec 12, 2017 8:10 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Searching for my next hunting dog
Replies: 31
Views: 11948

Re: Searching for my next hunting dog

If what you are looking for is pheasants, some waterfowl and you have a pointing dog, why would you not buy a lab. I guess I'm not all that impressed with most of the breeds people buy just to be different. A lab/pointer pair is impossible to beat unless you just wanta be different.
by jstevens
Tue Dec 12, 2017 8:06 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Raw Feeding
Replies: 189
Views: 107075

Re: Raw Feeding

Dogs do much better metabolizing fat as their primary energy source than they do with burning nutritionally unnecessary carbohydrates. Dogs have zero nutritional requirements to consume carbohydrates. They are in dog foods to lower costs (only). That lower cost comes at the price of reducing a dog'...
by jstevens
Wed Nov 15, 2017 4:09 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Gun Shy or Gun Sensitive
Replies: 15
Views: 6874

Re: Gun Shy or Gun Sensitive

I was in the same situation, hadn't had a dog for years, but there weren't any quail here either in Missouri, and I grew up in the late 60's and 70's. I live just down the road from Perfection Kennels, and a buddy gave me his DVD's. I didn't use a .22 at all, just a 28 ga shotgun, had my son fire th...
by jstevens
Wed Nov 15, 2017 3:58 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: What type of shotgun are you using for your bird hunts?
Replies: 214
Views: 220511

Re: What type of shotgun are you using for your bird hunts?

I shoot quail and pheasants with a 28 ga Ugartechea sxs, and have for years, even SD pheasants. It is IC/Mod, shoot an ounce of 5's on pheasants. I recently got a Fausti Dea SL 20 ga sxs that I like a lot, so may use it some, but the 5-lb weight of the Uggie is pretty attractive! I shoot my old 1100...
by jstevens
Sat Oct 21, 2017 7:53 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: dog wont hold for running
Replies: 32
Views: 16798

Re: dog wont hold for running

hunted the young dog today found some woodcock flight birds i couldnt have ask more from her held point all day let her hold point for awhile never broke once now when the gun goes off shes looking for a dead bird so back to grouse now hope shes got it down now You may be onto something. I think yo...
by jstevens
Sat Oct 21, 2017 7:48 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: anyone hunted ND or SD yet
Replies: 9
Views: 6971

Re: anyone hunted ND or SD yet

I've talked to the guy we've hunted on for quite a while. I won't be going to SD this year, that's all you need to know.
by jstevens
Sat Oct 21, 2017 7:39 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Making some progress with my pup
Replies: 0
Views: 1954

Making some progress with my pup

We've shot about 40 birds over so far, she's 9 months old. I think she's going to be a bird dog.
by jstevens
Wed Jul 19, 2017 10:36 am
Forum: Training
Topic: dog ignores birds in launcher
Replies: 12
Views: 7627

Re: dog ignores birds in launcher

She's definitely birdy and will chase. Your approach is what I was wanting to do, but I didn't let it fly when she wasn't acting like she had a scent. The launcher is new, so I'm thinking next time I load up some birds, I'll put the launcher in the cage, so it has some bird smell rather than canvas ...
by jstevens
Wed Jul 19, 2017 8:15 am
Forum: Training
Topic: dog ignores birds in launcher
Replies: 12
Views: 7627

Re: dog ignores birds in launcher

I have always been old school when using birds, Live bird Launchers are just to darn contrived and artificial. The more technology the more that can go wrong keep it simple. Learn to plant pigeons quail and chukar. Of all the all the training birds Chukar are fool proof to plant. Easy peasy! https:...
by jstevens
Wed Jul 19, 2017 8:14 am
Forum: Training
Topic: dog ignores birds in launcher
Replies: 12
Views: 7627

Re: dog ignores birds in launcher

A few things come to mind: Don't use smelly lubricants on the launchers, no WD40, Hoppe's, etc. Don't bury the launchers in heavy cover when scenting conditions are lousy. If you can, train early when conditions are better. Be sure you're reading the dog correctly, that she isn't blinking the launc...
by jstevens
Tue Jul 18, 2017 12:18 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: dog ignores birds in launcher
Replies: 12
Views: 7627

dog ignores birds in launcher

I have just started working a pointer on birds. She is working well, but I want to use the launcher so I can flush pen-raised birds at will. My dog doesn't seem to pick them up when in the launcher. Of course it's summer, hot and dry, not the best for scent in general. Has anyone ever seen this?
by jstevens
Mon Jul 10, 2017 11:31 am
Forum: Training
Topic: 4th of July training
Replies: 5
Views: 3398

Re: 4th of July training

Thanks guys. I'm picking up 200 month old quail next week, so when it cools down about September, she'll have plenty of birds to work. I have a good hunting buddy that already has a big flight pen, so just have to buy a waterer and some feed and we're fixed up for birds. Haven't seen any baby quail ...
by jstevens
Wed Jul 05, 2017 9:04 am
Forum: Training
Topic: 4th of July training
Replies: 5
Views: 3398

Re: 4th of July training

She is one I got from Jim Harris in Fr Scott, Ks., Honky Tonk and Guard Rail on the top, double bred Erin's Bad River on the bottom side.
by jstevens
Wed Jul 05, 2017 9:03 am
Forum: Training
Topic: 4th of July training
Replies: 5
Views: 3398

4th of July training

Here is my six month old, Bailey. This is third time, but we've only put out ten birds total, it's been so hot, even in the morning/evening about 20 minutes or so is about the max. They seem to get so thirsty and breathing so hard through their mouth, they lose focus. This was the second round in th...
by jstevens
Wed Mar 22, 2017 1:25 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Heel Work
Replies: 19
Views: 12434

Re: Heel Work

that is where the ecollar comes in. I had my malinois at about the same age, heeled perfectly with a loose lead. Unsnap her, and she went straight to play mode. It took one ecollar correction to fix her, she knew what I wanted, just knew I couldn't make her do it!
by jstevens
Wed Mar 22, 2017 1:20 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: LOP too long. Cut stock or sell gun?
Replies: 21
Views: 22269

Re: LOP too long. Cut stock or sell gun?

If it's just mounting the gun, a dremel to round the corner off the top side of the pad might change everything. That said, it wouldn't take me thirty seconds to decide to cut a bit off the stock. Whoever said to take 1.5 inches off is an idiot. If it was that much too long, you couldn't even shoot ...
by jstevens
Thu Mar 16, 2017 6:55 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: I have ruined my dog
Replies: 46
Views: 22229

Re: I have ruined my dog

Jays right you set the dog up, (I've used my deck with the same screw eye I hang deer with) then you run a rope thru a pulley on that eye to the dogs choke collar and when he goes to bite you, up he goes. You hang the pup till he passes out, it's ain't pretty and timing is important but that's how ...
by jstevens
Thu Mar 16, 2017 6:52 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: I have ruined my dog
Replies: 46
Views: 22229

Re: I have ruined my dog

Jay, You are amazing. You have put each and everyone of us in a box along with what we know and what we don't. I have no idea what you know and don't know other than what you have posted. And from that I do know you are claiming more than what is yours. I have no problem with what you like and what...
by jstevens
Wed Mar 15, 2017 7:11 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: I have ruined my dog
Replies: 46
Views: 22229

Re: I have ruined my dog

First of all, it can't be a reputable breeder if he produced and sold a pup like that. The pup is mentally unbalanced. Second, the breeder should take him back, no questions asked, and refund your money in full. Third, the Alpha roll is a very dangerous maneuver and I don't recommend it. Fourth, th...
by jstevens
Wed Mar 15, 2017 4:36 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: I have ruined my dog
Replies: 46
Views: 22229

Re: I have ruined my dog

why would you put down a dog if you could give him to someone who could fix him? I can only give you a few reasons the dog should be put down such as the person you give it to can and probably will sue you if the dog injures someone. And you saying you told the individual he was unstable will only ...
by jstevens
Wed Mar 15, 2017 2:27 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: I have ruined my dog
Replies: 46
Views: 22229

Re: I have ruined my dog

why would you put down a dog if you could give him to someone who could fix him?
by jstevens
Wed Mar 15, 2017 1:56 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: I have ruined my dog
Replies: 46
Views: 22229

Re: I have ruined my dog

By the way, don't euthanize the dog, he may make a good dog. The right person can fix him, but it's not the kind of correction that a lot of people are capable of using.
by jstevens
Wed Mar 15, 2017 1:46 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: I have ruined my dog
Replies: 46
Views: 22229

Re: I have ruined my dog

Having handled a lot of aggressive dogs (GSD, malinois, dutchies) when training dogs for protection, there is a way to stop this, but from what you wrote, I don't think you are capable of it. It is one of those things you have to do sometimes, and it usually works because the dog is somewhat thankfu...
by jstevens
Tue Mar 14, 2017 9:35 am
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Fausti shotgun
Replies: 3
Views: 6179

Re: Fausti shotgun

I don't have a Caledon, but have a Fausti Dea SL (sxs) 20 ga. It is a very nicely finished and fitted gun and I like it a lot. The wood to metal fit is what you would expect from a higher grade Italian shotgun. I would not be afraid of anything they make, other than the cheap price point Traditions ...
by jstevens
Wed Mar 08, 2017 11:59 am
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: Need advice on first E-Collar purchase
Replies: 10
Views: 9885

Re: Need advice on first E-Collar purchase

I have two of older Dogtras and a Garmin XC. There isn't much difference, to my view, other than the Garmin can handle additional dogs, and the battery life seems to be better. The dogtras that I have are pretty basic, which isn't a bad thing. If your dog knows the command, knows what he is supposed...
by jstevens
Sat Mar 04, 2017 1:53 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Ruger 28 Gauge
Replies: 16
Views: 17252

Re: Ruger 28 Gauge

I am not particularly a fan of the Ruger Red Label, but that is mostly personal. I have shot a bunch of birds with a 28 ga, including lots of limits of pheasants in SD. I normally shoot the Win 1 oz loads of 5's or 6's at pheasants, and it works quite well, at least to 35-40 yards, which is a pretty...
by jstevens
Tue Feb 14, 2017 12:37 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Picked up my next hunting buddy
Replies: 12
Views: 6000

Re: Picked up my next hunting buddy

Thanks guys, it'll be a lot of fun this summer getting her going. I'll keep everyone posted.
by jstevens
Tue Feb 14, 2017 10:15 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Picked up my next hunting buddy
Replies: 12
Views: 6000

Re: Picked up my next hunting buddy

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k248/jmsjmsus/20170213_190835_zpssa2uiewf.jpg Obviously, after the picture, she is an English Pointer. It was quite a tough job getting her to hold still for a couple of seconds to get a picture! Her sire is by Honky Tonk Attitude and out of Jim's Guard Rail Spirit...
by jstevens
Mon Feb 13, 2017 2:51 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Picked up my next hunting buddy
Replies: 12
Views: 6000

Re: Picked up my next hunting buddy

There will be some! Just haven't got the good ones yet. Honestly, before work, I was busy moving a bear rug and picking up my Nikes that she was chewing on.
by jstevens
Mon Feb 13, 2017 2:00 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Picked up my next hunting buddy
Replies: 12
Views: 6000

Picked up my next hunting buddy

I haven't had a dog for several years due to the decline in quail populations locally, but they seem to be on a slight upswing, so considering that I have a son and grandson that like to shoot birds, had to get a pup. Just picked her up yesterday, from Jim Harris in Fort Scott, Ks, nice pedigree, pr...
by jstevens
Tue Feb 07, 2017 3:18 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Side x Side Recomendation
Replies: 31
Views: 26782

Re: Side x Side Recomendation

I have an Ugartechea 28 ga that I love and shoot well. Unfortunately, they closed up shop recently, but there should be plenty around in the $700-$1200 range. They are light, straight grip, double trigger guns for the most part and point like a bird gun.
by jstevens
Wed Jan 25, 2017 1:53 pm
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: A little about you...
Replies: 1099
Views: 846556

Re: A little about you...

I'm Jim, an old bird hunter almost from birth. I grew up in north Mo. started hunting quail when I was 9 (1966) when there were quite literally quail everywhere. Along came the 1980's and the quail hunting was almost over. We are starting to see some improvement in our areas, so after not having a d...
by jstevens
Wed Jan 25, 2017 1:43 pm
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: Saying Hello from Missouri
Replies: 8
Views: 4781

Re: Saying Hello from Missouri

Perfection Kennels is about four miles from my house!