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Dang....altering 10 pups would be a good chunk of $$$$$

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Chukar12 that is muscular britt, hope it was alright after this incident, fine lookin’ dog though.

To everyone: How do you go about using the stapler?

***Edit*** Where's the best place to buy this stuff.... EMT Gel, a clotting compound, vet wrap and a stapler?

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I found a nice little 28 O/U a few years ago as well but I had 2nd thoughts and went 20ga instead. Heres why. When your out in some back country away from hoke what size shells do most little stations have? 12ga and 20ga. You have to go to a dedicated and aerious hunting store to find those special...

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Thanks for the input. Saw a nice little Browning Citori O/U 28 w/straight stock at the gun shop today. Just curious how they were on pheasant. Pointed like a dream, fast handling, lightweight and I've heard they pattern well. They wanted a tish over $2k though..... Sure made my sticker peck out! :lol:

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Anyone use a 28 gauge on pheasant?

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But, should the best of our breeds and the goal or our breeding programs and our quest for the best dog possible within our breed not include "style, run, tails, etc..."? If so, the question still remains, where do we draw the line? If style, run, tails, etc… make for a better dog then certainly we...

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IMO a good pointing dog should adjust its range according to the cover its hunting. My dad’s EB is wonderful at adjusting according to the cover, she’s fun to watch. Yep, that is it. Unfortunately most folks can't agree on what is "enough" when the cover opens up. Yep again, and the thing is it doe...

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But, should the best of our breeds and the goal or our breeding programs and our quest for the best dog possible within our breed not include "style, run, tails, etc..."? If so, the question still remains, where do we draw the line? If style, run, tails, etc… make for a better dog then certainly we...

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Down the road when we get an EB pup I hope to give trials a shot. Not only do I want to win breed trials I also want to compete and win against all breeds (pointers, GSPs, ABs, Setters, etc…) I want the EB to be the best within its breed and I want it to be the best in all breeds. I want people to s...

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I have no problem with people have got off the couch and given the trials an honest look and deciding it is not for them and don't like the dogs, but it kind of gets to me when someone has never seen one and decides they aren't bird dogs. I think maybe non-trial folks decide that trial dogs are not...

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IMO a good pointing dog should adjust its range according to the cover its hunting. My dad’s EB is wonderful at adjusting according to the cover, she’s fun to watch.

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Any birds around Monticello?

We might be heading to a Christmas party on Dec. 29th in Monticello and I wouldn't mind sneaking away to do a little hunting. Looks like there are WMAs and WPAs around the area…any pheasants?

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AHGSP wrote:That was a WONDERFUL post Denise! I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and am quite glad you took the time to write it! Long was good!
Congrats to you and Brandi on a great year! Ya's done good!

Ditto! Nice work Denise!

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So sorry for your loss, cherish the memories.

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No offense guys but can you really call what you buys drink beer? Isnt it more like barley water? I am actually surprised noone has mentioned many Canadian brews. When I go down to Arizona to see friends I am always sure to bring down a couple flats of beer for them (Kokanee, Molson, Budlight, and ...

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ElhewPointer wrote:Id seriously be willing to set it up. Itd be the easiest money i've ever made.

Set it up and I’m probably in. How do we know you are good for the $10K? Would you limit the entries? Anything over 50 entries and a person wouldn't break even.

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They have a long necks, plus they are most of the time decoying in so we shoot everyone of them in the eye. :roll: Anything larger than #9 shot is overkill on them, but since I can't find #9 steel shot, I go with #7. The only hunters that would dream of using anything larger on ducks or geese are t...

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moneysshot wrote:
rkappes wrote:What is everyone’s favorite Non-Tox brand/load for wild pheasants?
I personally don't have a specific load, usually whatever I have around for waterfowl...usually Black Cloud

How do you like Black Cloud? What size do you use?

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What is everyone’s favorite Non-Tox brand/load for wild pheasants? Don't have one for pheasants, but for geese I hand load #7 non-plated steel shot because I am unable to find #9 steel shot. #7's seem light for geese? I have no idea, I've never hunted them but I would've guessed something different...

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Lets start and endowment fund for anything other than a pointer or setter to win The AA National at Ames. All of you that think it is possible throw in $200. And if that dog wins in the next 40 yrs we'll give it to the winner, Oh and by the way, I'll throw in an extra $10K to the winner. BUT..........

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MillerClemsonHD wrote:
jetjockey wrote: You want to run at Ames, go buy a pointer and even then its a long shot.

Nothing wrong with trying…even if it is a long shot.

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HMiller wrote:In the words of Phil Robertson, I'm "happy, happy, happy!"

+1....I LOVE that show...Jack!

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I thought it would be fun to try and qualify an EB for Ames. Is it run that keeps GSPs and Britts from qualifying or is it their short tail? Do you think judges give other dogs besides pointers a fair look?

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What is everyone’s favorite Non-Tox brand/load for wild pheasants?

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If you change your mind…..not a setter breeder but produces dogs that would fit your bill, I’d recommend Mark Dinsmore /L’Etoile du Nord Kennels in Sykeston ND. Breeds some of the best EB's in the world. On here his name is ohmymy111 Great guy, unbelievable dogs!! http://www.letoiledunordkennels.com/

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So happy the dog made it home safe...a missing dog is one of the worst feelings in the world.

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If anyone has a chance Hangar 24 has some darn good beer. Never open my fridge without being tempted. Which do you recommend? All of them are good but Orange wheat and amarillo pale ale are my two favorite. Also in the summer they have an apricot beer (polycot) you have to go to the redlands airpor...

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UpNorthHuntin wrote:Make my own... My own wine too. In fact this weekend I have to bottle 72 bottles of wine.... It's ready:)

Awesome! What types do you make? I hope to make both down the road, I think it would be interesting and a lot of fun...and a tasty reward for all the hard work

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crackerd - What do you have for dogs? Boykins?

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deseeker ,

Thanks for the info, I appreciate it very much!

This pedigree stuff is pretty darn interesting!

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Can anyone tell me anything about any of the dogs below? These dogs are from the ped of our first AB we got when I was 10....22 long years ago. She was a heck of a hunting dog. Thanks for any input. Duke Von Braun Frenchman's That-A-Girl Coco's Holiday Duke Pomme De Terre Sioux CH Gilkey's Happy Tim...

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What Garmin’s do you all have?

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Good lookin’ dog, that plate and beer is making me drool!

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WOW!!

Good lookin' pup!

Where is she/he from?

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Nice video, good lookin' dog, thanks for sharing! Yeah, what kind of video camera are you using?

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gotpointers wrote:Your question is like asking a golfer if he had to choose only one club what would it be.

Good question! What would you pick? I'd probably lean towards a 7 iron.

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--Update-- Bought the gun above last year and went blackpowder hunting with it but didn't get a shot. This year I was lucky enough to get two shots and made both of those shots on two bucks. Shot one at 60 yards and the other at 10 yards. Nothing real special, small racks and decent bodies but a lot...

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Pretty high :) but someone has it. Well.....what's pretty high? 750..... :) pretty high right. I wouldn't breed my dog to make money. I would rather charge half price or sell them for two hundred if someone was going to give it a good home and trial it. I Think I may come off abrasive but its not m...

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Two must try brews....from the Lips of Faith Series Imperial Coffee Chocolate Stout and Rogue Hazelnut Brown Nectar. Both are delightful!

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[quote="ultracarry"]Pretty high

but someone has it.

Well.....what's pretty high?

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Don't need to say it because she is not confirmed prego, I'm keeping two, and all the rest have been spoken for that I think she would have.... Any more and the price will be pretty high :) pedigree is so so...... I think dezasterous gun dogs is getting some and he ain't telling. No OFA, no promise...

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With that criteria it sounds like you should move to North Dakota! 1. Real estate costs (very low) 2. Birddogability (tons of birds) 3. Urbanization (Want something moderate) Fargo is a wonderful city, has everything a person needs/wants...nothing like the movie! 4. Hazards to birddogs (Heat, snakes...

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Welcome...GDF is a great site, wealth of knowledge. Thanks for serving~! Post a picture of that dog when you get him or her.

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What a great lookin' dog...I love that head. I love the way he is put together. Congrats on the UT prize 1!

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How do you qualify for a trial like this?

Dog has to be AF registered?

Do you qualify through an affiliated Club/Association?

Are these horseback trials?

How does a person get started?

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Congrats on the win!

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dead mike wrote:I hunt with both. Use the lab for close work and flushing and retrieving. Great combo

Same here

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Not sure about the Remington or Savage. I own a TC Encore Pro Hunter and love it! Fits me great (I have short arms). Shoots real nice and you can switch out barrels if you would like. Cleaning is a breeze. Downside is the one shot, although it should only take one

. Great resell on TC also.

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Nice looking dogs! That's a lot of birds, sounds like you had a blast! (pun intended). Thanks for sharing.

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Nice work Gertie, you are a good person, need more people like you in the world!

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