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- Fri Jan 15, 2016 6:31 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: What A Shame
- Replies: 54
- Views: 30103
Re: What A Shame
I love learning about the old school techniques - doesn't mean one must utilize them. Hows about a discussion on how to fix a gun-shy dog old school style...then again, that's likely best for a conversation over a beer or ten. Seems words get transformed into perceived actions to the extreme around ...
- Mon Dec 21, 2015 6:09 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Gun Laws
- Replies: 39
- Views: 14252
Re: Gun Laws
Most of us are hunters and identify with each other as such. A forum like this would most likely be very pro gun so to pose such questions should produce answers that generally are in agreement. My issue isn't so much with the second amendment and what its reach truly is. My issue is more with elec...
- Mon Dec 21, 2015 11:44 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Gun Laws
- Replies: 39
- Views: 14252
Re: Gun Laws
I am a resident in Maryland & admittadly not exactly objective as it relates to this subject on two fronts. As a machine shop owner it saddens me immensly to watch Berretta (who is right up the road from me) leave the state because their employees can no longer legally own the products in which they...
- Wed Dec 16, 2015 12:22 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Thank you sweet girl
- Replies: 35
- Views: 12416
Re: Thank you sweet girl
Went through the exact same scenario with a 7 year old dog - tumor as you have described was the suspected culprit and there was simply no way to know before hand.
..it was surreal
Very sorry for the loss of your dog
..it was surreal
Very sorry for the loss of your dog
- Sat Nov 21, 2015 4:10 pm
- Forum: Guns and Ammo
- Topic: Energy at impact.
- Replies: 39
- Views: 26009
Re: Energy at impact.
WOW, this post only took 6 days or so to go from a guy asking a question about .410 to wild pheasant stocking.....WTF! 5 minutes of reading a post that caught my eye wasted. Come to think of it, all who read it will never get that time back. Could have been 5 more mins in the field, shooting, train...
- Sat Nov 14, 2015 9:27 am
- Forum: Guns and Ammo
- Topic: Energy at impact.
- Replies: 39
- Views: 26009
Re: Energy at impact.
Based upon my limited experience chasing both state released Pheasants in PA and wild SD Pheasants (I can assure you, the “survivors” in PA go wild pretty quick & their innate elusiveness and downright maddening and frustrating slithering techniques are nothing less than admirable) Aside that banter...
- Thu Nov 05, 2015 9:08 pm
- Forum: Guns and Ammo
- Topic: Energy at impact.
- Replies: 39
- Views: 26009
Re: Energy at impact.
The .410 will crush targets w/authority. I've also noticed a high rate of just clipping targets as well (clays) Now I'm not saying that a bad shot never happens w/other gauges but as a rule I tend to miss entirely w/other gauges at a much higher rate compared to the .410. My guns fit I will not shoo...
- Thu Nov 05, 2015 10:51 am
- Forum: Guns and Ammo
- Topic: 20 or 28 for quail?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 17775
Re: 20 or 28 for quail?
.... but I'm not looking at sporting, just wanna save as much meat possible. I shot a bobwhite today with #9 Winchester AA Xtralight loads. I can normally hit, but this hit sent the bird straight back about 10 yards. Dog retrieved two wings. This was with a Beretta Silver Mallard in 12 gauge. ... "...
- Mon Nov 02, 2015 7:19 pm
- Forum: Guns and Ammo
- Topic: 20 or 28 for quail?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 17775
Re: 20 or 28 for quail?
It's more about the handling qualities and less about the gauge. I can get hit more birds with my 28 than I can with my 12, because the 28 fits better therefore I can shoot it better. It just happens to be a 28 gauge. If I can find a 12 with the feel of my 28 I would shoot that. Precisely why I lov...
- Thu Oct 29, 2015 9:28 am
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: GSP's First hunt 9 Months old
- Replies: 23
- Views: 13056
Re: GSP's First hunt 9 Months old
I am pleased to hear your exuberance with your pup and the fact that you're having a great time w/him really is what it's all about at the end of the day. Please remember that every individual here at one time was in your boat and thrilled owning their first bird dog. The drive to your NAVHDA chapte...
- Wed Oct 28, 2015 4:38 pm
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: GSP's First hunt 9 Months old
- Replies: 23
- Views: 13056
Re: GSP's First hunt 9 Months old
Evanman that is a fine looking dog you have there & it's great that your getting out there w/him and having fun doing it. As others have stated ~ a shock collar is not an instant fix sort of tool & much damage that will have to be un-done down the road can come from it if it's not introduced and uti...
- Wed Oct 28, 2015 9:11 am
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: what is best energy suppliment for your dog?
- Replies: 134
- Views: 59265
Re: what is best energy suppliment for your dog?
I have read through this thread & also appreciate the experience as well as the technical volume which has now been published on this subject. My dog does well on his food and I run him regularly to condition him. When hunting hard - we will typically do 2 days on and 1 day off. Following a day of h...
- Wed Oct 28, 2015 8:02 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Single Shot 20GA
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6999
Re: Single Shot 20GA
This is crazy! Take the pump. My dad gave me a Stevens single shot for my first shotgun. It had to be the cruelest thing he ever did to me. Lol. That thing kicked like a mule. And I never could shoot that thing worth a darn. lol..stop the madness :lol: I would also concur w/Ray (although it has lit...
- Tue Oct 27, 2015 7:59 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Single Shot 20GA
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6999
Re: Single Shot 20GA
I'll 2nd everything said so far as I hunted with a single shot 20 ga for several years once I stumbled upon upland hunting, even took a few deer w/it back in my deer hunting days. Of course you are at a disadvantage with no follow up shot available but it will also force you to take better shots. I ...
- Mon Oct 26, 2015 9:05 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: A Clarification
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2980
Re: A Clarification
I have an e collar myself,but my goal with every dog I own is to get them trained to where I don't even need to put it on them.Hate the looks of a fine looking bird dog with a dang e collar hanging on it,just doesn't look natural to me. Ditto..been working to lose the collar altogether. I like the ...
- Mon Oct 26, 2015 10:44 am
- Forum: Brags
- Topic: Opening Day in PA
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6766
Re: Opening Day in PA
Very nice and congrats on your opening day success..doesn't get much better than a nice October hunt w/a good dog!
Enjoy the upcoming season!
Enjoy the upcoming season!
- Tue Oct 20, 2015 4:39 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Solid on point
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5234
Re: Solid on point
My dog does not need nor does he associate "whoa" in order to establish point on birds..that's not what "whoa" is for. I am not saying that I won't quietly offer an eaaasy every now and again, but who is that for, really? When walking past a dog he/she is breaking for one of two reasons - either the...
- Tue Oct 20, 2015 11:25 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Which sex do you prefer?
- Replies: 41
- Views: 17406
Re: Which sex do you prefer?
I’ve had both and as a rule we have found the females to be a bit more calculating and methodical in lieu of the males gung-ho exuberance to be a hinderance at times. Our dog at the moment is a tick more than 3 and when we set out to find him, we were set on a female. When it came down to brass tax ...
Re: SD
Thanks for the reports..I"m sure many here got the same e-mail as I did..populations up 42% I think?
..hoping the nice weather holds up and the temps drop over the next few weeks..forecast looks good.
..hoping the nice weather holds up and the temps drop over the next few weeks..forecast looks good.
- Tue Oct 20, 2015 9:38 am
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: Emergency Closure of Pheasant Hunting in NH
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5798
Re: Emergency Closure of Pheasant Hunting in NH
I've seen this happen before too...first trip w/pup in PA - the hunt lasted all of about 8 seconds..saw what was going on and packed it in for the day w/many weekdays and treks into areas off of the beaten path ahead of us...I don't get it at all. As the saying goes..some people are hunters and some...
SD
Opening day reports?
- Sun Oct 18, 2015 8:32 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Opening Day Concerns
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4157
Re: Opening Day Concerns
That is fantastic - good for you!
That first bird is something very special & having a young pup help heal a loss from the past like that is nothing less than a gift from the almighty himself.
Congratulations
That first bird is something very special & having a young pup help heal a loss from the past like that is nothing less than a gift from the almighty himself.
Congratulations
- Fri Oct 16, 2015 3:01 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Solid on point
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5234
Re: Solid on point
ruffbrit..I'm sorry if the tone seems negative in any way..that's not the intent at all. I'm glad that wild birds in your area have steadied your dog..it's pretty tough with limited opportunities to do so and new ways to get what you want out of a dog w/the least amount of pressure as is possible is...
- Fri Oct 16, 2015 7:50 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Solid on point
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5234
Re: Solid on point
The dog that works for the gun and the handler has an advantage over the dog that works only through the obedience of the handler? The dog is only standing b/c the handler says so - PERIOD - I've never come across a dog that counts how many birds are in the bag. I also know there are skeletonized bo...
- Fri Oct 16, 2015 3:56 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Solid on point
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5234
Solid on point
Mentioned in another post We all know scent means stop & whether everyone agrees on usage or not we all know that whoa means stop - some use whoa on birds and some do not (doesn’t matter as it relates to this) Staunchness can fall apart as you walk past your young dog for a flush etc and many advise...
- Thu Oct 15, 2015 5:56 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Opening Day Concerns
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4157
Re: Opening Day Concerns
oops..poor choice of words..meant before the dog breaks point..he could start introducing the expectation to stand and begin to associate whoa when the gun comes up and set the dog up for next yr. when training becomes formalized.
- Thu Oct 15, 2015 3:51 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Opening Day Concerns
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4157
Re: Opening Day Concerns
I didn't/haven't done this w/my dog & I can't remember where I heard it but I have heard somewhere of somebody teaching their dog whoa at the close of the shotgun (break action) as well as the shouldering of the shotgun. Your dog is at the right age to consider this as just another mental block for ...
- Thu Oct 15, 2015 2:48 pm
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: Protective vest
- Replies: 23
- Views: 10035
Re: Protective vest
Just had a porcupine spear my dog 3 days ago. I am a FIRM believer that his skid plate saved his life seeing where the majority of the quills struck him. before the incident, he had no issues with it on. The one I use on him is sold at LL Bean for $50. I highly recommend it (no Velcro) That sounds ...
- Sat Oct 10, 2015 6:23 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: just found a fresh road kill pheasant rooster
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2848
Re: just found a fresh road kill pheasant rooster
..savages
Two questions
What are the gps coordinates & can pup and I have exclusive permission to hunt at your place
Two questions
What are the gps coordinates & can pup and I have exclusive permission to hunt at your place
- Fri Oct 09, 2015 5:12 pm
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: Protective vest
- Replies: 23
- Views: 10035
Re: Protective vest
Thanks to all that have replied, it has been very helpful. Based on the experiences that have been shared along with some more thought on it, it seems I am creating a problem that does not exist. As mentioned, the dog has a Tummy Saver. It's not used often but when it is it does not chap the dog at ...
- Thu Oct 08, 2015 1:19 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Why I Send My Dogs North
- Replies: 31
- Views: 12322
Re: Why I Send My Dogs North
I am lucky enough to live up north. About 4 hours from where Rich Robertson used to come up and develop dogs. The prairies is where its at! That is a beautiful picture! My priorities have changed big time over the past couple of years, age will do that - I'd send a dog in a heart beat and eat mac &...
- Thu Oct 08, 2015 12:58 pm
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: Protective vest
- Replies: 23
- Views: 10035
Re: Protective vest
Gentlemen, thank you FR - I'll have a look at the LL Bean - I have seen other positive remarks about that one. Assuming proper fit - no chaffing etc? Ezzy I also appreciate your input..your experience mirrors what I find with the tummy saver - I've never had any other vest before and as I stated, I ...
- Wed Oct 07, 2015 6:26 pm
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: Protective vest
- Replies: 23
- Views: 10035
Protective vest
Now that October is here :D Pheasants will be the main focus however I am also very much hoping to get my dog some exposure to Grouse this year..this means an awful lot of time in the woods & I would like to get a spare or potentially replacement protective vest for him. He has a tummy saver when it...
- Mon Oct 05, 2015 8:25 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: bird hunting literature
- Replies: 30
- Views: 11013
Re: bird hunting literature
Follow up ~ Pheasants of the Mind..pretty good book to start with, second half is just so-so
Got a copy of *Jenny Willow* on Sat afternoon - couldn't put it down and finished it up last evening.
Thank you to whoever recommended it, it's now a favorite.
Got a copy of *Jenny Willow* on Sat afternoon - couldn't put it down and finished it up last evening.
Thank you to whoever recommended it, it's now a favorite.
- Wed Sep 30, 2015 8:16 am
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: Thoughts on Kansas and SD in December
- Replies: 31
- Views: 13920
Re: Thoughts on Kansas and SD in December
First trip out last year (SD) - mid November and we watched the weather literally blow in as the sun was fading on our first evening, it was nothing less than glorious. Rest of the trip was 30 mph winds give or take with snow and below zero temps. We had a blast and there are some real benefits to h...
- Sun Sep 27, 2015 7:09 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: finally got a gsp puppy
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4016
Re: finally got a gsp puppy
Congratulations on your first GSP. They are a wonderful breed and your going to have many frustratingly wonderful days ahead w/her..a sense of sense humor is a must with a GSP as they are what they are..full of spunk & tons of smarts. Something that makes you crazy with frustration today is likely t...
- Sun Sep 27, 2015 8:13 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: bird hunting literature
- Replies: 30
- Views: 11013
Re: bird hunting literature
I'm about half way through "Pheasants of the Mind" ~ Proper
So far it's a good read along with a very nice writing style. There is much to relate to considering it's rather recent publication & it sure is a good primer for this upcoming season.
So far it's a good read along with a very nice writing style. There is much to relate to considering it's rather recent publication & it sure is a good primer for this upcoming season.
- Mon Sep 07, 2015 9:29 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: quartering cue for pointing dogs
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6369
Re: quartering cue for pointing dogs
Body language as others described. A beep tone on dogs Alpha when dog is far out in front in order for him to check in for my next cue (recall if I would like or start heading the direction I am going, whatever.) And the occasional “hup” …haven’t heard anyone mention “hup”…not fashionable any longer?
- Thu Aug 27, 2015 6:10 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Finishing up a dog
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4664
Re: Finishing up a dog
Nothing confusing about it..if a reward exists for good dog work then a correction or aversion must also exist for a less than expected performance. I've had dogs in the past that would do just about anything to get a bird in their mouth and have watched many trainers use the desire to have bird in ...
- Thu Aug 27, 2015 2:40 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Finishing up a dog
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4664
Re: Finishing up a dog
~ When finishing a dog who has demonstrated wonderful natural talent & far more than adequate bidability along w/a strong bond ~ What is your approach & strategy for a dog that values the hunt (location and pointing of birds) above having a bird in his mouth which as most of you know is generally t...
- Thu Aug 27, 2015 2:05 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Finishing up a dog
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4664
Re: Finishing up a dog
Excuse me if I'm making some assumptions and reading between the lines, but are you asking how to reward a dog that enjoys hunting and finding birds but won't retrieve them? No need for apology - my fault for not being more descriptive. The dog was delivered as a pup w/a natural retrieve which quic...
- Thu Aug 27, 2015 10:43 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Finishing up a dog
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4664
Finishing up a dog
~ When finishing a dog who has demonstrated wonderful natural talent & far more than adequate bidability along w/a strong bond ~ What is your approach & strategy for a dog that values the hunt (location and pointing of birds) above having a bird in his mouth which as most of you know is generally th...
- Fri Aug 14, 2015 7:46 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: *VIDEO* It Happens!!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3721
Re: *VIDEO* It Happens!!
Great video..thanks for sharing
...gotta' love a bird dog!!
...gotta' love a bird dog!!
- Fri Jul 17, 2015 2:57 pm
- Forum: Birds & Bird Supplies
- Topic: will Bobwhites continue to fly as they get older?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6538
Re: will Bobwhites continue to fly as they get older?
Chukars are awesome but they are also nasty nasty birds (tempermental) I don't personally raise birds beyond pigeons for training but have been given some pearls of wisdom from guys that know. Your flight pen is good and feeding them on the platform seems to make sense. Moulders Farm gave some very ...
- Fri Jun 19, 2015 9:47 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Wild birds
- Replies: 21
- Views: 8625
Re: Wild birds
Sounds to me like you have a very good scenario (sure makes me envy) I would say step one - make the dog yours (at home) Step two - make the dog yours in the field and just hunt him/her - the dog has it or it doesn't...time in the field with your mouth shut will tell you what you have and then you c...
- Fri Jan 30, 2015 8:48 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: GSP not as advertised
- Replies: 66
- Views: 33740
Re: GSP not as advertised
That's good..you mention another dog in the house..is your GSP crate trained to the point that he can be by himself in a room crated up or does he rely on the company of the other dog? Hopefully others will chime in but...where I'm going w/this is I wonder if the best thing to do is for you to take ...
- Fri Jan 30, 2015 8:10 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: GSP not as advertised
- Replies: 66
- Views: 33740
Re: GSP not as advertised
Is your dog crate trained?
- Fri Jan 30, 2015 8:03 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: GSP Neurotic after Neuter
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1975
Re: GSP Neurotic after Neuter
Don't think a neuter would cause this but who knows..it might make me edgy :| You mention consistent exercise...just coming off hunting season, have you been actively hunting? Transition from a very active season can take a bit of an adjustment for the dog. Outside of that the only thing I will sugg...
- Fri Jan 30, 2015 11:43 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: GSP not as advertised
- Replies: 66
- Views: 33740
Re: GSP not as advertised
I am no vet and certainly do not want to speak out of line however the notion that snipping the dog will correct this is delusional at best and I cannot believe a veterinarian would suggest otherwise. (It is not impossible that I have no clue about what I'm talking about here) There are very serious...
- Mon Jan 19, 2015 10:52 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Finally Found a Name
- Replies: 22
- Views: 8969
Re: Finally Found a Name
That's a good name
We had a dog named Squid once..Squiddy was a good boy..
Good luck w/your new pup!
We had a dog named Squid once..Squiddy was a good boy..
Good luck w/your new pup!