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I proposed it and caused them to vote on it this last time. I'll propose it again...and again...until the association goes under for lack of dogs. How in the world does a fixed dog with PAL registration affect or hurt anything, at all?!? It DOES stifle growth A LOT. And it only hurts NSTRA to not a...

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Congrats! How did regionals go?

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Males- Dirk, Tucker, Tank, Vince, Duke
Females- Hemi, Levi, Queen, Tori, Abby Lou

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Any chance of y'all hosting one near the DFW area?

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I showed this site to some of the people at the NSTRA Trial in our Lonestar region and they were really impressed and liked it a lot! The word will spread! You're right knine, this site will be a huge asset to NSTRA members nationwide.

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Sounds like a deal. I need to print some of those coupons off.

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It was 10 cents for that issue and now it's $25! Wow! But that is a great pic and will good in your man cave, gotta get me one of them. Careful there now 'lectric man. Them be longtails and Tarhellia's Lucky Strike was an All Age longtail to boot! Wouldn't want you to start that slide down that sli...

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#1 easy.

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Thats a huge accomplishment! Congrats on all the hardwork paying off!

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I used to feed Pro Plan, it was a little too pricey. I've been feeding Diamond EA, I've thought about switching back though.

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Great looking pup!

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It was 10 cents for that issue and now it's $25! Wow! But that is a great pic and will good in your man cave, gotta get me one of them.

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I wonder if anyone will spend 40 bucks on that?....ruth Ruth - Unfortuntely there is probably a significant market for this. There are quite probably a fair number of folks competing, who do not own a shotgun. I have a sense that the number of folks competing who have not actually hunted over their...

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Ron R wrote:
Drifter Saver wrote:On a more important note, check out the new link established for monitoring national trials:

http://www.NATIONALTRIALS.com
Very Cool .

Great website! Very nice and well done!

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My male GSP did the same thing. He grew out of it around 16-19 months, I think it's just a puppy thing.

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Thanks. I'm not competing until next fall, gives me a good off-season to work on some training issues. Lol :roll:

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I was told a planter got paid $100 for a day of planting and $60 if you had your own 4 wheeler, per day. So $160 per day. that is just my understanding of it. I spoke with the president this morning and he confirmed it. I've been to 3 NSTRA trials and they've had the same bird planter every time and...

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I asked if I could plant one day and compete the next and they said it wasn't allowed. Cause I'd know where a bird build up might be, but shouldn't I be able to compete the first day and plant the second?

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You have to drive a very different pattern after every brace so dogs can't just follow the 4 wheeler. It was all explained to me last time I went to a trial and I read the rule book on it. The regional championships had the top bird planter in the state and there was a 12 year old GSP that they said...

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Check put texasgundogclub.com. We have have occasional training days and have some members around Ft. Worth.

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Sorry I asked. :roll:

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My summer project is to build my own 6 hole dog topper to fit on my short bed Dodge Ram. Does anyone know where I could get some plans to work with and a place where I could by parts and materials? I'm customizing it to the way I want it but I would like to have some plans to work off of as well. I ...

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What does it matter anyway? NSTRA now has their own wins data base, so it really doesn't matter. Until I started reading this Website 6 months ago I had know idea what NSTRA was. I would have never thought of going to another website to look up titles. I think that the average hunter that does not ...

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Very true! I just wish it would show up on pedigrees! I'll throw in my two cents' worth..... I come from a NAVHDA background, and tried my luck in NSTRA for the first time a few weekends ago, in Savage, MT. I had a great time at the trial, learned a bunch, met some fine folks, and saw some good dogs...

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Not trying to start a debate or argument, just curious as to how a venue that I'm considering getting into is viewed by the world of bird doggers. Cajun was right about the level of steadiness but IMO that is because NSTRA is a the closest venue to actual hunting, I wouldn't want my dog steady to s...

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Not trying to start a debate or argument, just curious as to how a venue that I'm considering getting into is viewed by the world of bird doggers. Cajun was right about the level of steadiness but IMO that is because NSTRA is a the closest venue to actual hunting, I wouldn't want my dog steady to sh...

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It just seems like most view NSTRA as second rate behind AF or NBHA etc. I'm just wondering if later on down the line if I were to have a few NSTRA Ch. (boy is THAT a stretch) and I were to breed them if anyone outside of NSTRA would find them to be second rate dogs. And it seems that NSTRA doesn't ...

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I almost bought one with my graduation money but I got a mossberg pump and a .22 6 shooter instead. I saw one at a NSTRA trial last weekend, apparently they have one for $549 that has an even nicer stock on it.

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I feed Diamond EA during season and Diamond Performance during the off-season, I don't know why I switched....sometimes even I don't understand the methods to my madness :roll:

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I guess I was speaking in a more general term, how does the majority of the bird dog FT world look at it?

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So if someone were to have a NSTRA Ch and someone else had an AKC FT Ch, is the AKC CH thought of in higher regards? If that makes sense?

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Sorry for your loss, 2 in one winter has to be very hard. These guys can steer you in the right
direction on finding a new breeder. Good luck and keep us posted!

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I would do rough concrete and stain it. I've busted it in my garage while wearing wet boots, it hurts. My back porch is rough and it's not too bad to powerwash and sweep if you get a nice commercial broom. And as stated above, put more outlets than you think you need, I'm an electrician and I can't ...

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Thanks for the info! Can't wait to start reading it. Not sure what I'll pick up an read after that, maybe Delmar Smith's book?

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Why would the AF want them to stop shooting birds etc? What does that have to do with it?

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What exactly couldn't they agree on? Is there ever hope of it changing anytime soon?

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Ruffshooter wrote:I have it, been a long time since I read it. It is a no nonsense book. Very direct. Very informative. I think it is a time fro a re read.

Glad I inspired something!

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I went to my second NSTRA trial, just as a spectator, last Sunday. The president of the club asked me if I would plant birds at the next trial. $320 for 2 days of planting birds, why not? I'm engaged and mind as well get money while I can :D . I rode with a judge a few time and we started talking ab...

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Has anybody read Paul Long's book? Is it a good one? Helpful, interesting etc.? A NSTRA judge told me it was a great book to read and would help me to become an all around better trainer. It's $12.95 from LCS.

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Ryman Gun Dog wrote:E-Shorthairs,
Let them play, enjoy you dogs. Never let the dogs play the game with you however, no matter how well they are trained.
RGD/Dave

I did. They drug each other all over the yard for an hour last night, I was tired just from watching! They loved it!

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I don't see a problem with dogs playing tug o war during their play time. I never allow them to tug with a human and never when doing training or in the field. Never with a bumper, never with a bird. Toys are for play. Their are smart and know the difference IMO. Duckdon This is the way I was taugh...

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Everyday when I come home from work I let my dogs out of their pen to run on our 1/2 acre back yard. There is no training involved during this, just free time to let them run, play, and just be a dog. They always have a competition to see who can find a tennis ball first and they play a little keep ...

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Whether you get a puppy or a dog with some training behind it, it will take a level of dedication on your part. If it is a puppy, you will want to draw out and develop the instincts that were bred into the pup. Finding some experience dog trainers will be a huge advantage so you can be guided down ...

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Looking great! Looks like she'll make a great huntin buddy!

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How expensive is hunting in Sask.? License, lodging etc.? Just on average.

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Ok! I was wrong!! I quit!!

Great pics bradtown! Awesome setters, we need together and hunt sometime!

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Man those are awesome pics and look like the hunt of a lifetime! I'd love to go see the scenery and blast some birds, you got it made!

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A guy can be having a really bad day and if his dog starts putting everything together on that particular dy, it can go from a bad day to a good day real quick!

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A couple 3-4 day hunting trips and he'll learn to pace himself.

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I'm around the DFW area, just doesn't seem like there are a lot of them around. I'm sure there are more than I know of but it seems like you don't see very many down south.

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