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BirdieBoiler

Alright so I'm sort of in a pinch and need some advice on how to create some extra room at a decent cost. To give you a little background..I am fresh out of college so money is obviously tight so an actual custom fab dog trailer is out of the question. I drive a Trailblazer which is already full wit...

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All I suggested was with a Lab, if he was looking for something to do in the off season to keep his dog involved and working to try Hunt Tests. Many retriever owners use this as their off season fun just as pointer owners run trials. I just simply don't see the need in using a lab to retrieve turkey...

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Retrieving? Blah Blah Blah...Ducks Unlimited banquet in Tipton on Saturday night...you should come up and bring the lady friend and the 4 of us could do something after?

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I shoot a Mossberg 935 and love it...Use it mainly for waterfowl...Never had a jam or any issues...PLUS makes a great boat paddle...BUT the only issue is mine wont cycle 2 3/4's..Im told if you break it in a certain way it will...

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I feed my 2 year old BLM Native Level 3 during the season and Level 2 in the off season. Diesel does great on it. Only issue is nearest dealer is 45 miles from where I live...

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Knowlzy, telling Shadow who has over 800 posts to leave his negatively elsewhere is pretty bold when you have been a member for a week and have 20 postes...IF you came looking for advice then you have to take peoples advice towards your posts and questions...EITHER positive or negative, they can bot...

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I love my Dogtra..I do have it for sale in the classifieds if you want to check it out..Only reasons I am getting rid of it is because I've gotten more into retrievers so the beeper isn't too necessary and I am wanting a multiple dog system for when I hunt more than one dog out of the boat...

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Hunt Tests? Thats a common thing with a retriever...Gets it involved in the off season (like you are looking for) and they only take place on the weekends...Theres clubs within an hour or so of the Lafayette area...

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Kyle you are definately ugly...BUT good choice in beer so I can forgive you

had to blow you some smoke kid

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I hunt in northern Tippecanoe and Benton counties...There are birds up here for sure..Just got to find em

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Yeah I'm calling the BS card with Shadow...A LARGE goose weighs maybe 16 lbs TOPS...Which is what a sMALL turkey weighs...If you want to get the dog some fun in the off season get involved in HT's and FT's...NOT throwing the dog in a sitation thats going to hurt the thing...

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I'm interested to see the responses...I was about to ask the same question!

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My GSP has got a large amount of small hive-like bumps all over her. They aren't bleeding or seeping anything. She's itching but nothing too major and they dont seem to be painful for her. Its probably the 2nd or 3rd time she's gotten them. Any ideas? Food? Allergic reaction?

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HAHA you would Kyle!

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My favorite hat for extremely cold conditions is my Boston RedSox baseball cap or my Browning baseball cap..Good for hot, cold, windy, muggy, foggy, or whatever the case may be...

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Jim,

Glad everything worked out! John was very pleased and glad he came up!

Thanks for everything!

Matt

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I bought a Browning Upland Vest for my GSP and I really like it. Protects most of her underside and chest. Check out the Health forum. It has a lot of posts about the topic

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I sent you a PM. I have a buddy that is wanting to get into bird hunting that would like the dog. He said if Ýou are free tomorrow and the dog is still available he'd like to come pick it up tomorrow.

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Great looking pup! I miss when Millie was that small...Then again I don't at the same time haha

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PM sent...

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Congrats!!!!!

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Looks like a good time! I'm jealous!

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IMO, an ecollar is a very important investment and shouldn't be short changed. My GSP, Millie, is my first go round at a bird dog so I am also pretty new to the whole scene and my advice could be taken as you want. The ecollar is something you could use on future dogs and if taken care of could be u...

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I feed Exceed Chicken and Rice (Sam's Club's version of Pro Plan) to my GSP and she ALWAYS has bad gas!

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Kyle,

First aid kits are overrated man...haha Her being laid up for a week or so is what is going to suck!!!

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Thanks for all the advice guys! I think I've made up mind...Keep her and hunt till SHE tells me she wants to stop.. Wildweeds, I get what you're saying about staying away from the hunting areas she's likely to get torn up on...I wish I could and I'm going to do my best in the future BUT its so hard ...

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Hunt her? Won't hurt her at all? I'm kinda of an over protective father and my fiances ability to blow everything out of proportion doesn't help haha :) Oh, and the fiance doesn't mind her sleeping in the bed with us. Millie was a gift from my fiance last Christmas and we are both guilty of spoiling...

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My 13 months old female is from these lines. Actually, Ace is her grandfather I believe. She's my first go round at training a dog. I am lucky because she is a NATURAL! Shes a great dog with lots and lots and lots of go! She's got a lot of stamina and courage. I'd highly suggest getting one!

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Thats awesome! Nothing better than getting kids involved. I'm a college student and its hard to come by people with the same interests at me because few people take the time to spark their interest when they are young. Its great to see kids smiling and being excited over activities not involving a T...

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If you have an area with a high bird population, take her out and let her explore. Millie, my 13 months GSP, is my first go round at training a dog. When she was that age I took her to the field as much as possible. No training or commands besides here. It helped to build her confidence and courage....

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Man this sucks!!! Had to go to the emergency vet last night. Millie's cut from yesterday needed a few staples...Anyways, shes laid up for 2 weeks. I wake up this morning to a buddy calling me, "Hey man, I just talked to my Dad and he said we could go hunt our farm" I've been looking forward to hunti...

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Haha yeah about that...She's finally gave into the idea of me having another bird dog around the house...I'm just not sure what to do

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So after today I have a hard decision to make and need any input, suggestions, advice, or anything that you all have to offer. I'm having issues with my 13 months old GSP female. She's a great dog. Points and holds to flush. She's my first gun dog and first attempt at training a bird dog so I'm very...

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I let my dog teach herself. When she was first getting started I would put the birds in cover where they would easily see her coming so when she would creep too close or bust in they would flush BUT do not shoot the bird. If you are wanting the dog to stay steady to flush don't shoot the bird unless...

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Anyone use any of the Retrieve Products? I am considering getting the Skin and Coat product but wasn't sure if it was worth the money or if anyone had tried it with results (either negative or positive) Thanks everyone!

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I got my GSP a Browning Upland Vest and it seems to work our very well. The link show the vest. Hope this helps1

http://www.flushandpoint.com/productdetails.asp?ID=330

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I have a Browning Upland Vest for my GSP. It works very well. I had to get it because my GSP was getting pretty torn up on her chest and underside and I was worried about it causing the area not to grow hair later on. (My GSP is only a year so she doesn't quite have a full thick coat on her undersid...

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Thanks! It helped out...You sure made it look a lot easier then I was haha

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My GSP sleeps under the blankets in bed at night and it hasn't changed her willingness to bust brush or point birds...I enjoy having not only a good bird dog but also a wonderful hunting buddy and best friend...Just my outlook on things

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I was wondering how hunting in wet conditions affects the dogs ability to pick up on scent...I'm sure it has some affect but not sure which way. Its suppose to rain all night and possibly tomorrow and Im debating whether or not to go hunt in the morning..Thanks guys.

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I learned from the Perfect Start DVD that this can be corrected by the use of remote bird launchers...Just the same as correcting a dog creeping...When the dog starts getting real birdie or you can tell she has caught scent of the bird, release the bird but don't shoot it to her. It teachers that wi...

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Well I guess I KINDA fixed the issue...I pulled the trimmer assembly and cleaned it...Now it cycles heavier phez loads, like 1 1/4 oz. BUT won't cycle lighter quail or sport loads, 1 1/8 oz. Its all confusing. I'll just have to shoot a heavier load this season and once it goes out take it to a gun s...

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She broke to the gun, knows "here", about 50% on "woah", and is pointing birds. Before season came in I had shown her probably 50 birds and shot probably 15 over her. She's been pointing wild and pen raised birds for a month or so now. I'm just afraid she will start to learn bad habits being off the...

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How do you guys balance out your hunting and your training time? I have a year old GSP female who I got a late start on getting her going...Now that seasons in its hard for me NOT to just let her go and do her thing...Yet, I know this will probably establish bad habits. She has moments where she see...

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Thanks guys...I got it fixed up and cycling well

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Oh no! It couldn't get here soon enough!!

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My Remington 1100 is having some major issues cycling shells...It simply WON'T!!! Anyone had this issue? Any clues on how to get it solved?? Thanks everyone!!!

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Anyone have any experience with Kent Shells? Noticed their pheasant loads we decently cheaper compared to other brands and wasn't sure if anyone could give me any info...thanks everyone!!!

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I went to pick up a few quail from the fella I have been buying from for the past month to work my dog with and he made an offer I couldn't refuse!!! He is thinning out his breading stock and thought maybe planting some birds would be a little more fun for him and his son then just killing them and ...

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