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Scott Linden

And one more ... Once you've chased them up the hill a few times and they fly downhill before you get a shot, they'll decide they've had enough fun: on their last downhill flight they will increase their aerodynamic capability (follow along at home). As we all know, they only have five tail feathers...

Scott Linden

Unless I missed it, nobody mentioned the best reason to tether pigeons: homers you just bought will home to their original loft and you'll be buying them again.

Scott Linden

We really didn't start improving our odds on chuks until we practiced shooting while balancing on two bowling balls on a 30 degree slope in our house slippers immediately after doing a 1/4 mile uphill windsprint and having a buddy simultaneously spritz water in our eyes to simulate sweat. If you wa...

Scott Linden

Willie, you and friends are always welcome, as is anyone else on this forum because you're going to be sportsmen and gentlemen or women. Unfortunately I just realized I'm making shows in IL, NE, SD and WY mid-October (leaving on the 13th) so will have to brief you over a map by phone. I would love t...

Scott Linden

Okay everyone, time to submit your 2/100 of a dollar ... help me out. Why or why not? When? Cautions, rationale, tips, consequences. Thanks. It would hurt, your voice will stay high pitched, you won't have to shave, And it won't hurt so bad when your feet slip off of the pedals. Can't go swimming f...

Scott Linden

Thanks knine ... ditto, doug ... but on that first point - how old is old enough to avoid the growth plate issue? I've been told by "experts," anywhere from 16 to 22 months. Your thoughts?

Scott Linden

Just remember a few things about tires as chew toys: Radials will make your dog handle better at speed; 8-ply sidewalls will help him in rough terrain (no need for a protective vest); and he'll get better traction after chewing a tire with a mud & snow tread. (Note to pointer owners: this is a joke ...

Scott Linden

Why Richland? If you're so inclined, come to my favorite Oregon location. Might be closer for ya anyway.

Scott Linden

Boy...if you had fetching down, I mean DOWN, and then transitioned to birds and he did that I'd say that was blatant disobedience and would have corrected him immediately. If he was prancing around and I said COME and he didn't respond, he definitely would have gotten an e-collar reminder of who th...

Scott Linden

Check cord
Whistle
BIRDS

Scott Linden

Okay everyone, time to submit your 2/100 of a dollar ... help me out. Why or why not? When? Cautions, rationale, tips, consequences. Thanks.

Scott Linden

Blessings ... 1, 2, 3, 4 keep counting 'em.

Scott Linden

I would be afraid to see the price tag with shipping... may still be cheaper then EVO for 2.00+ a pound. Not always. You can buy Earthborn Primitive, the same company that makes Sportmix, for $39.99 a bag (28lbs) with no shipping and no tax, and obviously no gasoline cost, It is every bit as good a...

Scott Linden

Az Draht wrote:I use an old cell phone car charger. It works fine.

How do you use it - really, really long cord? Will it re-charge the batteries (assuming they are rechargeable).

Scott Linden

Did you see their ad in Gun Dog magazine? 32/32:
http://www.inukshukdogfood.ca/page/Inukshuk_Pro_32

Scott Linden

Good luck! There is chukar and quail hunting near the Susanville area and outside of Alturas. Find a patch of BLM ground and start walking!

Scott Linden

Wow. How do you all REALLY feel?

I'll only add to the discussion one thing: baited, aerated, stream, muddy or otherwise, if you offer water frequently during a hunt (every 15 minutes early season here), the dog can then "decide" whether he wants it or not. If you don't offer, he can't decide.

Scott Linden

Thanks everyone. BTW, I have the new 320. I've now figured out - with your help - all the battery saving features. Fingers crossed. I can see some real value for this gizmo in Willie Hunter's country!

Scott Linden

With alkaline batteries in the 320 the low battery warning goes off at about 40% battery life. Your on point alerts and backlight also shut off. I highly recommend you use rechargeable batteries I'll try it. Using Lithium batteries now and am very disappointed in them or the unit - jury is still ou...

Scott Linden

I'm seeing 4-5 hours before the hand-held unit starts telling me "low battery." Anyone else?

Scott Linden

Garmin just sent me an Astro and it sure seems like the hand-held unit eats up batteries. Anyone else feel that way?

Scott Linden

You are too generous. That's my "B" destination on this trip. Looks like you're from the area. I taught a fly fishing class many years ago; a Battle Mountain rancher and his wife took it - and I've been trying to get to the area ever since. Looks like a January trip for me - yep, I know - weather, g...

Scott Linden

Yep, this year I'm finally going to get down there. Unfortunately, the information you were kind enough to share with me last year is lost somewhere in the black hole of the Internet ... or maybe on Mars. I don't mind exploring, experimenting, and being skunked (my specialty) but if you can steer me...

Scott Linden

I've been a speaker at the last three Pheasant Fests, walk around and talk to a lot of exhibitors, used to do the same at a lot of more general sportsmen's shows. They are all hard to make pencil out based on sales at the show, but if you use it to generate leads for follow-up, it will be easier to ...

Scott Linden

ezzy333 wrote:You might check at the shelter and see if you could find a dog to keephim company but will bet he gets better soon.

Ezzy

+1 adopt a rescued gun dog, or a couch potato, save a dog's life ... actually, two!

Scott Linden

I remember finding my buy Buddy running loose in the neighborhood several times, with holes dug under the fence in several spots. I dog-proofed the ground with fencing, raised the height, and found him out again the next day. At lunch I watch him, he leaned against the two-foot piece of fence betwee...

Scott Linden

I've only been in a few times, but haven't seen much in the way of sporting dog gear. I joked once about hunting dogs and was given the cold shoulder by a couple different employees. So, the question is: do they support/tolerate/condone hunting? What is their corporate policy? Do they support PETA, ...

Scott Linden

big steve46 wrote:
bossman wrote:I believe they have rooms blocked with special rates for the Fest at the Marriott, Aladdin, Hilton President, Holiday Inn KCI Airport, and Chase Suites. I'm sure many others are available.

Good, will have to check that out later. Free parking and free shuttle wiould be nice.

Usually have both.

Scott Linden

Thats great. I think my wife and I are going to fly up and attend. The "sporting" shows down here are showing less and less upland bird stuff. It might be nice if a group of us could meet and have lunch together. Just a thought.. Great idea! I'm a speaker every year, already booked for KC. Plenty o...

Scott Linden

Just don't feed those round bales - critters can't get a square meal!

Scott Linden

Hey everyone, our 14-year old Corgi needs your help. She's a bird dog wannabe, and very supportive of both my wires, so cut her some slack and help out. She's losing weight, among other problems. Vet says feed her more, but the caveat is, she has pancreatitis, so can't take a lot of fat in her diet....

Scott Linden

This "ironing board." What is it's usual use?

Scott Linden

For once, I'm planning ahead and will likely hunt my way from Oregon to the SHOT Show in Las Vegas. If you've been to the show, you know it's virtually 24/7 work, so I can't devote any time to my (hopefully, exhausted) dogs while there it (okay, some of the "work" is parties, but I hand out a lot of...

Scott Linden

Two's Uncle Rocket will back a white pickle bucket. Deacon will, too, but only for a second. Then, he realizes what he's done, gets embarassed and hikes on it.

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Which works better: dill or sweet?

Scott Linden

Need more motivation? If I recall, prairie dog holes often harbor rattlesnakes.

Scott Linden

I've got these sheets of Techni-Ice - they look like plastic ravioli - and freeze solid and stay that way. I'm going to rig some with a cover for comfort, and line dog crate floors with them. Will report back.

Scott Linden

Thanks everyone. Keep them coming.

Scott Linden

Cajun Casey wrote:Vickie Lamb

Evan Graham

Chris Goegan

Evan is up on the site now ... great interview.

Scott Linden

Munster wrote:Dave Walker

He was a heck of a nice guy to talk to and he was a riot!

X2 had some beers with Dave when I arrived the night before a hunt test at his place.

Scott Linden

I'm working on more audio interviews and want to get some input before I start calling folks ... no sense wasting anyone's time ... so, who would you want me to interview and what would like want to know from them?

Scott Linden

KFhunter wrote:yup I say "wanna get in the truck?" and she's a talkin

Will she talk several times, on cue? If so, PM me and let's talk about making her a star.

Scott Linden

Help! We may be producing a TV commercial that spoofs the YouTube video of the talking dog. I'm currently on a talent search ... does your dog move his mouth or vocalize on command? Not barking, but something that looks kinda like "talking?" It's a paying gig - $200 to you and your dog (talk to his ...

Scott Linden

Anybody going to the Gun Dog Expo in Albany? Dez Young will be attracting the crowd, I'll be in it. Then, I'm on. hope to meet some of you. Come play some games at my booth, too, and maybe win a prize.

www.gundogexpo.com

Scott Linden

By popular demand from forum members, here is the link to my Ultimate Upland Checklist (free download). There are plenty of suggestions in the first aid section for person and dog. Safe hunting. http://scottlindenoutdoors.com/useful-stuff-practical-philosophical-and-just-good/ultimate-upland-checkli...

Scott Linden

My experience making TV shows day in and day out for up to two weeks at a time, is that maltodextrin does help. It sure can't hurt. Another version, easier to find, is CarboGain ... available at nutrition stores that cater to bodybuilders.

Scott Linden

I think Lion Country Supply sells them. Look for ideas on their site.

Scott Linden

Cell phone.

Scott Linden

Speaking of kiddie toys, I also use those $1 balsa wood airplanes with the rubber-band-powered propeller. Wind 'em up, put your dog on a whoa (or stop to flush) and let 'er fly. When you don't have birds, time, money or whatever they are better than nothing.

Scott Linden

Had a great discussion with Evan of "SmartWork" a couple days ago. The entire interview is up at my blog:
http://scottlindenoutdoors.com/in-the-a ... -and-dogs/
You never know, you might learn something new.

Scott Linden

northern cajun wrote:Not anything ground breaking. Sorry.

No apology necessary. It appears you Cajuns are quite the experts, sorry I wasted your time offering up the interview.

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