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by mik
Mon Sep 22, 2014 8:01 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Shot and choke recommendations
Replies: 4
Views: 2502

Re: Shot and choke recommendations

skeet/cylinder or improved cylinder and 7 or 7-1/2's
by mik
Fri Feb 14, 2014 12:11 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Decline of Field Trials
Replies: 249
Views: 79275

Re: Decline of Field Trials

My only experience with field trialing was when we purchased our current GSP...The breeders promoted getting involved in NAVHDA trialing as a means of getting the best out of our new pup....I am glad they did!! I wasn't going to be sending my boy off for pro training, I was going to take the time an...
by mik
Tue Feb 04, 2014 9:39 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Staying inshape
Replies: 25
Views: 10738

Re: Staying inshape

I do a bit of everything to stay somewhat active/in shape......Last year rode my road bike 79 times for a total of 3010 miles...i usually start when the roads are free of ice and about 40 degrees or more and taper off once bird hunting season starts the 3rd week of sept..... Down a little on miles/o...
by mik
Wed Dec 18, 2013 10:20 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: GSP Breeders
Replies: 98
Views: 33505

Re: GSP Breeders

So, you had your heart set on a female then??? Are you looking to breed the dog in the future? Just a personal preference (for a female) ??
by mik
Sat Dec 14, 2013 8:08 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: GSP Breeders
Replies: 98
Views: 33505

Re: GSP Breeders

I would "throw"Thunderhead into your pool to pick from as well.....Nice people and very nice dogs in my opinion....Excellent Family pet, great house manners, and prey drive in spades....at least in our Otto.....

In case you're interested: http://www.perfectpedigrees.com/genview.php?id=3189
by mik
Sat Nov 09, 2013 9:03 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: grouse reports
Replies: 43
Views: 19788

Re: grouse reports

Found 6 grouse in four hours up in Lincoln County,WI today....otto pointed 4 of them just had no open shots at the birds....

He also managed to point the crap out of a porcupine and got some quills for a reward....luckily he's a smart dog and didn't go back for a second round
by mik
Sun Oct 27, 2013 10:29 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Time for somethin "new" this Season
Replies: 6
Views: 2961

Re: Time for somethin "new" this Season

Took Otto out early this morning and managed to bag two more phez for the freezer in 3 hours...Should have limited on woodcock as well but my shooting wasn't the best this morning....ottto had found/pointed 5 woodcock Pretty startling when a rooster goes up and you were expecting a woodcock was bein...
by mik
Sat Oct 26, 2013 2:11 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Woodcock!
Replies: 104
Views: 78414

Re: Woodcock!

Found 5 in 3 hours got our limit in the first two...just one grouse found today and no shot :evil:
by mik
Fri Oct 25, 2013 9:17 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Hunting Season so far
Replies: 2
Views: 1650

Re: Hunting Season so far

Glad you're enjoying your season so far with your hunting partner.
We've been enjoying the season as well....No waterfowl for us just woodcock,grouse, and a few phez outings as of late.....
Havin a good time but really need to put a few more grouse in the freezer :D
by mik
Wed Oct 23, 2013 6:54 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Time for somethin "new" this Season
Replies: 6
Views: 2961

Re: Time for somethin "new" this Season

Have had the Franchi for 11 years....was my only shotgun for a while..... have taken woodcock, grouse, pheasant, and Spring turkeys with it...I do have a 12 g M2000 Stoeger now for when I'm feelin like a little more punch..... Will be getting my now 11 year old son a Franchi when he's a bit older an...
by mik
Tue Oct 22, 2013 3:20 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Time for somethin "new" this Season
Replies: 6
Views: 2961

Time for somethin "new" this Season

We've been hitting the woodcock and grouse woods a few times a week since Opening Weekend and I wanted to change it up a bit.....Took Otto out on some new-to-me Public Land to hunt pheasant today...I did a good job at researching the area(googleearth) and the first spot I wanted to try was in fact g...
by mik
Wed Oct 16, 2013 5:46 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: grouse reports
Replies: 43
Views: 19788

Re: grouse reports

7 grouse and 6 woodcock found today in 3-1/2 hours and WE GOT SCHOOLED!!! Otto is pretty ticked at me for missin (all 3 times) that one he put up in a leafless tree...He's passed out next to the lazy boy currently....I thought he was in shape, apparently he needs to be hunted some more :D
by mik
Tue Oct 15, 2013 3:47 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Char's First Birds!! (GSP)
Replies: 2
Views: 1621

Re: Char's First Birds!! (GSP)

Looks like a great day out in the woods!!
Have you ever used this method to cleaning a bird?? http://youtu.be/kdyyMJL_LXE
my preferred method doesn't take long at all
by mik
Mon Oct 14, 2013 5:09 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Help identifying new Grouse hunting book out in October 2013
Replies: 3
Views: 1554

Re: Help identifying new Grouse hunting book out in October 2013

Thanks Luckydog ! That's the one...
by mik
Mon Oct 14, 2013 3:20 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Help identifying new Grouse hunting book out in October 2013
Replies: 3
Views: 1554

Help identifying new Grouse hunting book out in October 2013

I ran across a new book due out on Grouse hunting several weeks ago and cannot remember the name of it or find info on it....It has several contributing authors and is I believe a large format hardcover book which was going to be a little pricey if I remember correctly..... Can anyone help me with w...
by mik
Mon Oct 14, 2013 3:15 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: grouse reports
Replies: 43
Views: 19788

Re: grouse reports

Hunted Otto 3 hours in Marathon County today.....Found 5 grouse with no shots at those :evil: and 8 woodcock and put 2 of those in the freezer :D shoulda had my limit of 3 but I'll give myself a break this time.....Lookin forward to the end of the week with cooler temps and a Northerly wind should b...
by mik
Sun Oct 13, 2013 12:11 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: grouse reports
Replies: 43
Views: 19788

Re: grouse reports

Eight grouse and 9 woodcock found in 2 hours with Otto this morning in Marathon County....The one grouse we brought home he had a nice point and retrieve on...limit on woodcock for the freezer :D Really enjoyin workin with my hunting partner this year! We'll be back out to take another crack at the ...
by mik
Tue Sep 24, 2013 6:25 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: grouse reports
Replies: 43
Views: 19788

Re: grouse reports

2 hours out with the Otto today in Marathon County woods yielded 4 pointed grouse and 6 grouse flushes and 2 woodcock...came home empty handed...no shots at the grouse and missed the one woodcock I had a shot at... Ruffies were runnin today or at least 3 of them little @#$%@#'s were! Good work for t...
by mik
Sat Sep 21, 2013 8:10 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: grouse reports
Replies: 43
Views: 19788

Re: grouse reports

hunted 2-1/2 hours today in Marathon County, WI....5 grouse put up ( 2 twice), shots at 3 and missed them all :evil: 15 woodcock on the same walk and came home with one...think I need a skeet choke for the Franchi :D a few less leaves on the trees would help a ton. The dog got schooled by running bi...
by mik
Sun Sep 15, 2013 6:20 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: grouse reports
Replies: 43
Views: 19788

Re: grouse reports

Was a little hot and GREEN here as well yesterday...Took Otto out and in an hour and a half he pointed 5 woodcock and one grouse...No shot at the grouse and gotta wait a week on the doodles but a good start to the season in warm conditions.....
by mik
Tue Sep 10, 2013 4:14 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Post dogs on Point!!!!
Replies: 738
Views: 738064

Re: Post dogs on Point!!!!

A few of Otto and also the avatar is of him pointing a phez
by mik
Tue Sep 10, 2013 3:51 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Whats in your vest
Replies: 5
Views: 2733

Re: Whats in your vest

I have a Quilomene vest so the water is takin care of.....I also don't leave home without some toilet paper in a ziplock bag (been saved by that a few times), a leash, a length of heavy duty twine ( for conibear traps), a pocket knife, a few powerbars or granola bars.... Going to have to add large z...
by mik
Wed Mar 13, 2013 9:34 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: Thunderhead Crew
Replies: 18
Views: 9486

Re: Thunderhead Crew

Congrats Ron!!
by mik
Wed Mar 13, 2013 9:33 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Wisconsin Roll Call
Replies: 46
Views: 37815

Re: Wisconsin Roll Call

Grew up in Fond du Lac have lived in Wausau for the last 21 years
by mik
Fri Nov 09, 2012 6:07 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Pointing Grouse, rates and reviews
Replies: 2
Views: 1630

Re: Pointing Grouse, rates and reviews

I think if you're happy with how he's doin on grouse that should be your barometer.....Otto's first two seasons (on our 3rd as he's 2-1/2), I didn't shoot at one he didn't point but as you know with the pressured birds in Wisco we'd go hungry if that continued for his entire hunting career.... I've ...
by mik
Thu Oct 25, 2012 4:49 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: New to e-collar with GSP
Replies: 2
Views: 1888

New to e-collar with GSP

Picked up a Tritronics G3 after giving it plenty of thought to assist in training my 2-1/2 year old GSP. My main reason for going with this is to reinforce commands the dog already knows but when out in the field does not always obey, those being "whoa'"and "come." In a nutshell am I to use as low o...
by mik
Thu Sep 27, 2012 3:44 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Young dog on grouse
Replies: 15
Views: 5283

Re: Young dog on grouse

I was the same boat as you...Otto was just on 6 months old his first hunting season...he had pigeons and chukars for training and had been shot over before the season started.....if he did not point the grouse or woodcock I did not shoot...we got first first grouse on his first trip out.....birds ar...
by mik
Sat Sep 22, 2012 5:07 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Great Lakes Grousin~
Replies: 38
Views: 18395

Re: Great Lakes Grousin~

was out for 4 hours today.....had 7 points on woodcock of the 4 i had shots at hit 2....2 solid points on grouse no shot offered and had 4 other grouse flushes with no shot offered and not near the dog.....the thunderchickens were jumpy today but was very happy to find some on only the 2nd outing of...
by mik
Sat Sep 15, 2012 7:47 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Shoot or not to shoot
Replies: 10
Views: 5194

Re: Shoot or not to shoot

For me it depends on the age of the dog.....And if you're using a pointing dog or flushing dog...I'll assume pointer....Young dog still learin the ropes I don't shoot.....1 to 2 hunting season in the dog and it misses the bird for whatever reason and the bird goes up..... I'm shootin.....If you coul...
by mik
Sat Sep 15, 2012 7:35 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: 1st bird for thepup
Replies: 10
Views: 3231

Re: 1st bird for thepup

Nice work!!
Nice lookin dog.....Hope you have a great 1st season with him...It only gets better from here :D
by mik
Sun Aug 26, 2012 8:58 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: 16 Days!
Replies: 2
Views: 1161

Re: 16 Days!

I am ready as well to start poundin the woods and swamps! Otto needs a few more multiple hour runs to bring him up to descent condition but the timing should be pretty good.....I think because of the lack of precip in the areas I hunt we'll have an early leave drop...most maples are already red/yellow
by mik
Sun Aug 19, 2012 7:30 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What Breed Did You Start With
Replies: 40
Views: 9961

Re: What Breed Did You Start With

Two Weims now a GSP
by mik
Sun Aug 19, 2012 7:28 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Weimaraners as hunting companions
Replies: 15
Views: 5820

Re: Weimaraners as hunting companions

I have heard that Weimaraners are not the best with other dogs I've own two Weimaraners in the very recent past one raised as an 8 week old pup and the other rescued as a 1-1/2 neutered male..... as a dog owner I had no issues with their behavior around other dogs they were both with us til age 12....
by mik
Mon Aug 06, 2012 6:00 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Never to early to plan a trip to WI
Replies: 2
Views: 1822

Re: Never to early to plan a trip to WI

Nice! I'm gettin the "fever" already
by mik
Sun Jan 22, 2012 8:31 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Trainings Assistance Near Green Bay, WI
Replies: 9
Views: 5188

Re: Trainings Assistance Near Green Bay, WI

I second the NAVHDA suggestion...you've got the Kettle Moraine Chapter South of you....Lots of folks that have been around hunting dogs who are very willing to help in my experience.....I find multiple folks and their methods trump one person and the way they've always done it..... What about a sugg...
by mik
Thu Jan 19, 2012 8:10 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: GSP Breeder Suggestions in Wisco
Replies: 15
Views: 5381

Re: GSP Breeder Suggestions in Wisco

After many suggestions, I really appreciated them by the way, I had decided on Dankar Kennels.
Talked with them when I was looking for my GSP as well...I think you made a good selection for what it's worth.....Puppyhood, Happy Times!!
by mik
Sun Jan 01, 2012 10:37 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: tips for getting started on grouse...
Replies: 44
Views: 20070

Re: tips for getting started on grouse...

I spend a fare amount of time on the hunt for thunderchickens......Here's what's worked for me: research, (library, internet, local DNR, Plat maps), miles of walkin in woods, askin questions on forums such as this..... Check out "Grouse Hunter's Guide" by Dennis Walrod Usually, I like 4-7 year old c...
by mik
Thu Dec 29, 2011 6:03 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Unmaintained roads in Lincoln / Oneida WI county forests
Replies: 3
Views: 1306

Re: Unmaintained roads in Lincoln / Oneida WI county forests

You should be fine....at most 1 to 1-1/2" on the ground North of me in Wausau....We had a dusting last evening.....gravel roads will be solid/froze....was just checkin the Season Hunting Dates myself for maybe "one more run"
by mik
Thu Dec 29, 2011 5:50 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New guy with a question
Replies: 8
Views: 3597

Re: New guy with a question

#1 Look for a breeder that has a great reputation, is easy to talk to and easy to get along with. Look for dogs that are proven in the venue that you want to pursue Couldn't have said it better.....And proximity to said breeder or at least adding that to your thought process and decision making......
by mik
Sun Dec 04, 2011 5:04 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: how many of you give your dogs bones and/or chew toys??
Replies: 21
Views: 8715

Re: how many of you give your dogs bones and/or chew toys??

Mine gets nylabones, real thigh (i think) bones, tennis balls to chew on (supervised), and baseballs to play "fetch" with in the yard.....
by mik
Mon Oct 31, 2011 4:58 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: How to Limit Range of Young GSP
Replies: 69
Views: 21606

Re: How to Limit Range of Young GSP

I may be mistaken but I think this is the same guy who was telling us about how much obedience he had been doing with his pup a few months ago,if that is the case it's no surprise he is still wanting the pup to pay attention to him instead of hunting.Control,Control,Control !! But it's his pup, wou...
by mik
Sun Oct 30, 2011 10:01 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: How to Limit Range of Young GSP
Replies: 69
Views: 21606

Re: How to Limit Range of Young GSP

The 60 yards was a guess he could have been out to over 100...
you better be willing to let the dog hunt - and to learn that it can.
And this is what I learned today from him.
Thanks again for your opinions
by mik
Sun Oct 30, 2011 9:55 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: How to Limit Range of Young GSP
Replies: 69
Views: 21606

Re: How to Limit Range of Young GSP

Did I read this right ? Paying attention to you instead of finding game & hunting ? I must be confused ! are you hunting or in obedience class ? :? Take it down a notch we've never met. I believe a dog out in the field should listen to the hunter when told to come or to heal or to whoa.....which he...
by mik
Sun Oct 30, 2011 9:35 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: How to Limit Range of Young GSP
Replies: 69
Views: 21606

Re: How to Limit Range of Young GSP

I figured I'd get a "little business" about my idea of range as I've read enough on here on how folks trial and hunt in big open country....I took no offense to any suggestion and understand and appreciate sarcasm...I think I'm on the right track for what I use the dog for and Ezzy's suggestion on g...
by mik
Sun Oct 30, 2011 7:14 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: He made it Finally... He point the Ruffies :D
Replies: 9
Views: 3186

Re: He made it Finally... He point the Ruffies :D

Awesome!!!
by mik
Sun Oct 30, 2011 7:11 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: How to Limit Range of Young GSP
Replies: 69
Views: 21606

How to Limit Range of Young GSP

So had the 19month GSP out today on planted birds and it was like we had him crated for two weeks or someone lit a match under him for the first 2 hours.....Just seemed like nothing could get his attention other than a bird so I stopped trying and just let him run...when he found birds he was rock s...
by mik
Sun Oct 23, 2011 2:27 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Thunderhead GSPs?
Replies: 8
Views: 4464

Re: Thunderhead GSPs?

I own a 19 Month old Son of Rowdy Thunderhead. Otto is only my second hunting dog..I could not be more pleased with my new hunting partners so far...He is a family dog that stays in the house, crate trained for travel and during the day when we are off at work, sleeps on the foot of my son's bed for...
by mik
Sun Oct 23, 2011 2:15 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New Litter - So Proud
Replies: 32
Views: 11079

Re: New Litter - So Proud

Beautiful pups!!
Congratulations!
by mik
Sun Oct 23, 2011 2:12 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Did I handle this correctly??
Replies: 8
Views: 1993

Re: Did I handle this correctly??

Thanks for the replies. Thanks Ray G. for explaining a possible scenario for the future....today I was heavy on the praise and "good boys!!" because the bird was still alive I wanted to make sure we didn't loose it....Otto had a good chase and fight on his hands to get that bird in his mouth....as s...
by mik
Sun Oct 23, 2011 10:32 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Did I handle this correctly??
Replies: 8
Views: 1993

Did I handle this correctly??

So I'm fairly new to training a bird hunting dog...I have a 19month old GSP and he's been on pigeons, chukar, woodcock,ruff grouse, and pheasant....So far I don't think I could ask for a more staunch dog...Today while out on public land lookin for pheasant we came over the top of a small rise and I ...