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by Irishwhistler
Sun Oct 20, 2019 5:15 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: AUTUMN'S BOUNTY
Replies: 3
Views: 2366

AUTUMN'S BOUNTY

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Autumn's Bounty ~ An October bird hunt this morning resulted in three beautiful rooster pheasant taken o'er a most happy retriever.. A fine day spent in the New England countryside and a fine meal to come that will be shared amongst friends.

Cheers,
Mike โ˜˜๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
by Irishwhistler
Tue Oct 15, 2019 3:27 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: THE MENTORING
Replies: 0
Views: 6646

THE MENTORING

VLmmbD0lSLWQQFYPumnCaw_thumb_a0ab_Fotor.jpg SHR LAKE CHAFEEโ€™S AUTUMN LEGACY Oโ€™ TRAD FINIAN MAC JH ~ MAC made his first career retrieve of a Canada Goose during a field hunt we conducted this morning on 10/14/19. It was great seeing all of MACโ€™S diligent training and hunt test experience gel into gr...
by Irishwhistler
Mon Oct 14, 2019 6:21 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Worst day in the field!!!
Replies: 9
Views: 4648

Re: Worst day in the field!!!

Deke,
I cannot fathom the pain at this loss. My condolences to all of you. A stand up effort to comfort the owner.

Sincere regrets,
Mike โ˜˜๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
by Irishwhistler
Mon Oct 14, 2019 10:57 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Stand Proud
Replies: 2
Views: 2087

Re: Stand Proud

DonF wrote: โ†‘
Mon Oct 14, 2019 9:23 am
Very nice photo!
Thank you Don.

Mike โ˜˜๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
by Irishwhistler
Sat Oct 12, 2019 6:26 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Stand Proud
Replies: 2
Views: 2087

Stand Proud

VnKF345FSaazqySFL0H2LA_thumb_a042_Fotor.jpg Stand Proud ~ My gun dog TRAD is beaming with pride upon retrieve of his first woody retrieved for this season. Every bird shot this morning likely would have been lost without TRAD to make the recovery. Conserve wildlife resources ~ hunt with a well trai...
by Irishwhistler
Thu Oct 10, 2019 12:09 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: FOGGY MORNING REST STOP
Replies: 4
Views: 2155

Re: FOGGY MORNING REST STOP

Featherfinder wrote: โ†‘
Wed Oct 09, 2019 6:15 pm
Are those Irish geese? They look a lot like Canada geese. :lol:
GREAT pic but then again, I'm not surprised anymore Sir!
Thank ye most kindly. Branta canadensis. ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ‘

Mikey โ˜˜๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
by Irishwhistler
Wed Oct 09, 2019 7:16 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: One Step Closer
Replies: 8
Views: 8197

Re: One Step Closer

fishvik wrote: โ†‘
Thu Sep 26, 2019 9:15 am
Way to go Mike and Trad.
Thank ye Fishvik.

Mike ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธโ˜˜๏ธ
by Irishwhistler
Wed Oct 09, 2019 7:15 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: One Step Closer
Replies: 8
Views: 8197

Re: One Step Closer

Featherfinder wrote: โ†‘
Mon Oct 07, 2019 12:18 pm
Well done!!
Thank ye Featherfinder.

Mike โ˜˜๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
by Irishwhistler
Wed Oct 09, 2019 7:14 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: One Step Closer
Replies: 8
Views: 8197

Re: One Step Closer

Gt shorthairs wrote: โ†‘
Mon Oct 07, 2019 5:57 am
Congrats Mike, GT
Thank ye GT. ๐Ÿ‘

Mike โ˜˜๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
by Irishwhistler
Wed Oct 09, 2019 2:25 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: FOGGY MORNING REST STOP
Replies: 4
Views: 2155

Re: FOGGY MORNING REST STOP

Thank ye Vik.
by Irishwhistler
Wed Oct 09, 2019 6:48 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: FOGGY MORNING REST STOP
Replies: 4
Views: 2155

FOGGY MORNING REST STOP

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Foggy Morning Rest Stop ~ A low cloud ceiling makes for an opportune time for these tired migrants to rest and feed along their journey southward.

Mike โ˜˜๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
by Irishwhistler
Mon Oct 07, 2019 5:43 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Stolen Pointer pup
Replies: 10
Views: 4274

Re: Stolen Pointer pup

Just plain pathetic that somebody would sink that low. Check to see if there were any security cameras that may have caught the act being committed. I pray that this pup is returned to the rightful owner.

Mike โ˜˜๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
by Irishwhistler
Sun Oct 06, 2019 7:42 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: EVERY MALLARD'S NIGHTMARE
Replies: 7
Views: 3369

Re: EVERY MALLARD'S NIGHTMARE

Timewise65 wrote: โ†‘
Sun Oct 06, 2019 9:13 am
I wish all of us hunters could enjoy our work as much as our retrievers enjoy theirs!
Indeed, they live to work. ๐Ÿ‘

Mike โ˜˜๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
by Irishwhistler
Sat Oct 05, 2019 7:34 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: EVERY MALLARD'S NIGHTMARE
Replies: 7
Views: 3369

Re: EVERY MALLARD'S NIGHTMARE

There is nothing like watching a good retriever chase down a cripple in a current. It's even better when they catch it, swim back to the bank and return it to the blind. Out here on the Snake River they get a lot of practice doing just that. Looks like you have a pro at that game. Thanks Fishvik. M...
by Irishwhistler
Sat Oct 05, 2019 6:54 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: EVERY MALLARD'S NIGHTMARE
Replies: 7
Views: 3369

Re: EVERY MALLARD'S NIGHTMARE

NEhomer wrote: โ†‘
Sat Oct 05, 2019 5:53 am
Nice!
Thank ye Mate.๐Ÿ‘

Mikey โ˜˜๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
by Irishwhistler
Fri Oct 04, 2019 8:49 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: EVERY MALLARD'S NIGHTMARE
Replies: 7
Views: 3369

EVERY MALLARD'S NIGHTMARE

jUoC1rVKQ8elRF+mRPY%CQ_thumb_9e49_Fotor.jpg Every Mallard's Nightmare ~ The heavy fog of early morning has dissipated into a gray mist as a small flock of mallards swing toward our rig of decoys. The boom of the smoothbores pierce the silence as three ducks hit the water, two dead, one swims franti...
by Irishwhistler
Wed Oct 02, 2019 10:43 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: OUR LAST HUNT TEST OF 2019
Replies: 6
Views: 6026

Re: OUR LAST HUNT TEST OF 2019

Featherfinder wrote: โ†‘
Wed Oct 02, 2019 9:03 am
And, thank you for the breathtaking pics!
Glad ye enjoy them.๐Ÿ‘

Cheers,
Mike โ˜˜๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
by Irishwhistler
Wed Oct 02, 2019 7:33 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: OUR LAST HUNT TEST OF 2019
Replies: 6
Views: 6026

Re: OUR LAST HUNT TEST OF 2019

Featherfinder wrote: โ†‘
Wed Oct 02, 2019 6:02 am
I wish you continued success Sir. You obviously are very passionate about your dogs and your sport.
Keep the faith!
Indeed! Thank ye for the well wishes.๐Ÿ‘

Cheers,
Mike โ˜˜๏ธ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช
by Irishwhistler
Wed Oct 02, 2019 7:31 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: OUR LAST HUNT TEST OF 2019
Replies: 6
Views: 6026

Re: OUR LAST HUNT TEST OF 2019

shags wrote: โ†‘
Wed Oct 02, 2019 4:50 am
What a good-looking dog! Those eyes....

Congrats on a successful season. Happy hunting :D
Thank ye much Mate.

Cheers,
Mike โ˜˜๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
by Irishwhistler
Wed Oct 02, 2019 4:24 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: OUR LAST HUNT TEST OF 2019
Replies: 6
Views: 6026

OUR LAST HUNT TEST OF 2019

eQWhMrH1QGGGmf++Og23jg_thumb_9da8_Fotor.jpg HRCH UH TTF CRAIGNORH KIFFIN TRAD SH ~ Call name TRAD. Aye Mates, My Labrador Retriever gun dog and hunt test athlete TRAD earned his third of five qualifying scores needed to earn an AKC Master Hunter Title on Sunday, the result of two days of Master Hun...
by Irishwhistler
Thu Sep 26, 2019 10:02 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: One Step Closer
Replies: 8
Views: 8197

Re: One Step Closer

NC Quailhunter wrote: โ†‘
Thu Sep 26, 2019 9:27 am
Way to go Mike. Keep it up. You do some good stuff with those retrievers.
Thanks Mate, much appreciated.๐Ÿ‘

Mike โ˜˜๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
by Irishwhistler
Wed Sep 25, 2019 9:59 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: One Step Closer
Replies: 8
Views: 8197

One Step Closer

2e2vORaYRVuwMx+M7PQOFA_thumb_9c6a_Fotor.jpg One Step Closer ~ HRCH UH TTF CRAIGHORN KIFFIN TRAD SH My gun dog TRAD earned his 2nd qualifying score in an AKC Master Hunter stakes last weekend at an AKC licensed hunt test hosted by the Labrador Retriever Club Of Greater Boston. TRAD has now earned tw...
by Irishwhistler
Wed Sep 25, 2019 6:03 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: OUT O' THE HEAVENS
Replies: 4
Views: 2091

Re: OUT O' THE HEAVENS

THANK YE FISHVIK.

Mike ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ชโ˜˜๏ธ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
by Irishwhistler
Tue Sep 24, 2019 7:57 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: OUT O' THE HEAVENS
Replies: 4
Views: 2091

Re: OUT O' THE HEAVENS

ROGER THAT. Thank ye Mate.๐Ÿ‘

Mike โ˜˜๏ธ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช
by Irishwhistler
Tue Sep 24, 2019 4:33 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: OUT O' THE HEAVENS
Replies: 4
Views: 2091

OUT O' THE HEAVENS

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Out O' The Heavens ~ Descending from on high, wings set, vector locked on the decoy rig as our calls beckon them toward the LZ, the finish is imminent as retrievers wait patiently for the send they insatiably crave.

Mike โ˜˜๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
by Irishwhistler
Mon Sep 23, 2019 7:59 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Enter The Grouse Woods
Replies: 2
Views: 1964

Re: Enter The Grouse Woods

Bonasa,
Back at ye Mate.

Cheers,
Mikey โ˜˜๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
by Irishwhistler
Tue Sep 17, 2019 5:12 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Enter The Grouse Woods
Replies: 2
Views: 1964

Enter The Grouse Woods

UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_9acc_Fotor.jpg Enter The Grouse Woods ~ An old bar-way leads into a farmland having gone fallow, a tangle of wild grape is woven through apple trees long abandoned. As the leaf canopy is befallen with the warm red, orange, and golden hues of autumn, such woodlands will call t...
by Irishwhistler
Thu Sep 05, 2019 3:47 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Evening Intrusion
Replies: 0
Views: 6080

Evening Intrusion

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Evening Intrusion ~ Laser like stares focused in my direction are indicative that these whitetails are on to my intrusion of their otherwise calm grazing activity.

Cheers,
Mike โ˜˜๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
by Irishwhistler
Wed Sep 04, 2019 4:53 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Maine Morning Chocolate
Replies: 2
Views: 1428

Re: Maine Morning Chocolate

Featherfinder,
Thanks Mate, the photograph was a collaborative effort betwixt myself and Sarah,

Cheers,
Mike
by Irishwhistler
Wed Sep 04, 2019 3:38 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Maine Morning Chocolate
Replies: 2
Views: 1428

Maine Morning Chocolate

PastedGraphic-2.jpg MAINE MORNING CHOCOLATE ~ A photograph by Sarah Martin as edited by yours truly. Sarah and her husband Greg plan to send young REX off to me for gun dog training next year. REX absolutely loves anything that flies and has wings. A very bird driven young pup the has already been ...
by Irishwhistler
Sun Sep 01, 2019 8:44 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: CONNECTED
Replies: 0
Views: 5934

CONNECTED

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Connected ~ I captured this photograph o' me friend Greg and his gun dog STORM early this morning in a field in Maine. An illustration o' how dependent our companion animals are upon us and how deep our bond is with them.

Cheers,
THE DOG WHISTLER โ˜˜๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
by Irishwhistler
Tue Jul 09, 2019 11:09 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: Tailgating With Team MAC
Replies: 4
Views: 5226

Re: Tailgating With Team MAC

Featherfinder wrote: โ†‘
Thu Jul 04, 2019 4:49 am
Congrats and what a wonderful pic - content and quality!
Thank ye most kindly Featherfinder.

Mike โ˜˜๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
by Irishwhistler
Mon Jul 01, 2019 2:02 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: Tailgating With Team MAC
Replies: 4
Views: 5226

Re: Tailgating With Team MAC

Thank ye most kindly Sharon.

Mike
by Irishwhistler
Sun Jun 30, 2019 4:22 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: Tailgating With Team MAC
Replies: 4
Views: 5226

Tailgating With Team MAC

5oS9+DXkSraXPOL4SpeNaA_thumb_8d89_Fotor.jpg Aye Mates, Tailgating ~ My 16 month old gun dog trainee SHR LAKE CHAFFEE'S AUTUMN LEGACY O' TRAD FINIAN MAC, call name MAC is seen "tailgating" after earning his 2nd qualifying score toward an AKC Junior Hunter title yesterday. MAC needs to earn two more ...
by Irishwhistler
Sun Dec 16, 2018 6:10 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Home After The Hunt ~ A still-life photograph
Replies: 8
Views: 3533

Re: Home After The Hunt ~ A still-life photograph

Settertude wrote:Not to worry yourself a bit fine sir.
My red headed fair woman thought the word so to describe the particular and singular nature of a Setter...Settertude.
As a direct descendent of Mary Queen of...I find it prudent to say yes dear.
HAPPY WIFE / HAPPY LIFE. :)

Mike
by Irishwhistler
Sat Dec 15, 2018 6:58 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Home After The Hunt ~ A still-life photograph
Replies: 8
Views: 3533

Re: Home After The Hunt ~ A still-life photograph

Settertude wrote:
Irishwhistler wrote:Setterdude,
Thank ye most kindly.

Mike
Its Settertude I'd thank you very much--aka John McG
I dunna want a misunderstanding, dontcha know kind sir.
LOL
John,
My mistake Mate. Thanks for setting me straight.

Mike
by Irishwhistler
Sat Dec 15, 2018 9:38 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Home After The Hunt ~ A still-life photograph
Replies: 8
Views: 3533

Re: Home After The Hunt ~ A still-life photograph

OhioVizsla wrote:Nice photo!
Thank ye OhioVizsla. :wink:

Cheers,
THE DOG WHISTLER
by Irishwhistler
Fri Dec 14, 2018 5:50 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Home After The Hunt ~ A still-life photograph
Replies: 8
Views: 3533

Re: Home After The Hunt ~ A still-life photograph

Setterdude,
Thank ye most kindly.

Mike
by Irishwhistler
Fri Dec 14, 2018 10:16 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Home After The Hunt ~ A still-life photograph
Replies: 8
Views: 3533

Home After The Hunt ~ A still-life photograph

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HOME AFTER THE HUNT

A fine lot o' birds bagged rest atop an old table after a long and arduous hunt. Yet to be cleaned, the game will make for a grand meal shared amongst special friends.

Cheers,
Mike
by Irishwhistler
Sun Nov 11, 2018 11:53 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Day's End Roosters
Replies: 0
Views: 2028

Day's End Roosters

tqnmeNS7R967i8Qsts8+IA_thumb_48e5_Fotor-1.jpg DAY'S END ROOSTERS A little less shoe leather on the boots, guns put away, some tired dogs fed and watered asleep by the fire, t'is time to recount the day's hunt with good gunning Mates. More fine memories made and old one's shared whilst sipping some ...
by Irishwhistler
Thu Oct 25, 2018 6:47 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: INTENSITY ~ A portrait.
Replies: 5
Views: 2597

Re: INTENSITY ~ A portrait.

Irishwhistler, I've never been fond of the (show-type) 5+ worded names, but I digressโ€ฆ When I look at this delightful portrait - especially his deep gaze - I think, "This fine dog is wise beyond his age. I shall call him, Sage ." I further believe that as the years pass by, this name would grow to ...
by Irishwhistler
Sun Oct 14, 2018 7:36 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: INTENSITY ~ A portrait.
Replies: 5
Views: 2597

Re: INTENSITY ~ A portrait.

DonF wrote:Nice photo!
Thank ye Don.
Mike
by Irishwhistler
Sun Oct 14, 2018 7:04 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: INTENSITY ~ A portrait.
Replies: 5
Views: 2597

INTENSITY ~ A portrait.

WixAHSbASNaMlH5t3tO5XQ_thumb_46f0_Fotor-1.jpg INTENSITY ~ LAKE CHAFFEE'S AUTUMN LEGACY O' TRAD FINIAN MAC A face on portrait o' me seven month old yellow British Labrador Retriever "MAC". As if possessed, MAC will burn a hole in a mark with his eyes prior to being sent on retrieve. Delay before the...
by Irishwhistler
Tue Aug 28, 2018 12:11 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: SHORTER DAYS COMING ~ A photograph.
Replies: 5
Views: 3010

SHORTER DAYS COMING ~ A photograph.

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SHORTER DAYS COMING

Aye Mates,
T'is images like this one captured today that stir me bird hunter's heart, a certain sign that I'll soon be back afield with me dog and gun.

Faugh A Ballagh,
Mike
by Irishwhistler
Fri Jul 27, 2018 4:40 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: TRAD "Pre-School" ~ A photographic perspective.
Replies: 0
Views: 1714

TRAD "Pre-School" ~ A photographic perspective.

IMG_1406Resized_Fotor EARLY EDUCATION.jpg Aye Mates, I took a ride to me veterinarian's office today and had them put TRAD and his pup MAC on the scale for me. TRAD weighed in at a solid 80 pounds and MAC now 5 months old, tipped the scale at 55.8 pounds. I took pause and thought to meself just how...
by Irishwhistler
Sun Jul 08, 2018 11:47 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Gunner or Ruff Tuff
Replies: 19
Views: 21087

Re: Gunner or Ruff Tuff

ezzy333 wrote:What you need for a crate depends entirely on how you want to use it.
X2

Mike
by Irishwhistler
Thu Jun 21, 2018 2:28 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: View From The Pit ~ A photograph.
Replies: 2
Views: 1725

Re: View From The Pit ~ A photograph.

MNTonester wrote:I really like the way you've treated (if that's the right word) the color in this photo. An excellent photo - worthy of a magazine cover
Thank ye most kindly Tony.

Regards,
Mike
by Irishwhistler
Thu Jun 21, 2018 6:28 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: View From The Pit ~ A photograph.
Replies: 2
Views: 1725

View From The Pit ~ A photograph.

P1020200 VIEW FROM THE PITResized_Fotor-1.jpg Me faithful gun dog TRAD maintains watch on the horizon for the approach o' fowl on the wing, his intensity is palpable in his steady gaze as we lay in wait in the pit blind. T'is scenes like these that have kept me a passionate fowler for nearly a half...
by Irishwhistler
Mon Jun 18, 2018 4:35 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: UPLAND DAZE - A photograph.
Replies: 4
Views: 2339

Re: UPLAND DAZE - A photograph.

MNTonester wrote:Mike, I know it well. nice photo
Thank ye Tony, I am sure ye do. :D

Cheers,
Mike
by Irishwhistler
Wed Jun 13, 2018 5:46 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: UPLAND DAZE - A photograph.
Replies: 4
Views: 2339

Re: UPLAND DAZE - A photograph.

Thank ye Don.