Search found 402 matches

by Big Dave
Sun Jan 20, 2013 6:25 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Elhew line
Replies: 20
Views: 7313

Re: Elhew line

Hall of Fame dogs carrying the Elhew pre-fix Sunflower, Swami and Hannabell were not bred by Wehle, neither was Ch Elhew Sinbad.
by Big Dave
Wed Jan 16, 2013 6:20 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Pocket Knife Recommendation
Replies: 38
Views: 13749

Re: Pocket Knife Recommendation

I have been a trapper man since 1976, I carried a Schrade for years. Not all Buck are American made, Boker makes some very nice stuff and I have several Case trappers. Queen makes some nice American made pocket knives as does Moore Maker in Texas.
by Big Dave
Wed Jan 16, 2013 6:17 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Manti Te'o's hoax
Replies: 32
Views: 11194

Re: Manti Te'o's hoax

He has now admitted it.
by Big Dave
Wed Jan 09, 2013 7:05 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Question on bye-passing a sitting bird
Replies: 15
Views: 6486

Re: Question on bye-passing a sitting bird

Scenting conditions are hard for humans to understand and I agree with Neil, they are not always breathing in scent. They must exhale and sometimes this may happen when they are in the scent cone of a bird.
by Big Dave
Tue Jan 01, 2013 6:57 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: How to keep pheasant for taxidermist
Replies: 14
Views: 5191

Re: How to keep phez for taxidermist

Just had a visit at the taxidermist Saturday. Smooth the feathers gently and then freeze in zip lock freezer bags, double bagging it. He said birds are quick to freezer burn and that I had around 6 months to get them back to him.
by Big Dave
Tue Jan 01, 2013 11:44 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Ferrel Miller
Replies: 69
Views: 27857

Re: Ferrel Miller

So Wehle gets a free pass on never having falsified papers on a dog? Interesting.
by Big Dave
Mon Dec 31, 2012 9:40 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Ferrel Miller
Replies: 69
Views: 27857

Re: Ferrel Miller

He worked with D. Hoyle Eaton, the man who handled Riggins White Knight and Red Water Rex. Both of these dogs figured prominently in Miller's breeding program.
by Big Dave
Fri Dec 28, 2012 6:18 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Pro Plan's New Look and Size
Replies: 7
Views: 1800

Re: Pro Plan's New Look and Size

Still 37.5 lbs. here.
by Big Dave
Wed Dec 19, 2012 6:02 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Cold Weather Hunting
Replies: 14
Views: 5573

Re: Cold Weather Hunting

If it is damp bring some old towels, this way you can dry off your dogs on breaks or when changing out dogs. Things will be froze up so water is critical. If it gets real cold or cold and damp I like to feed a small snack at lunch time. I will often mix warm water with the dry kibble at night to hel...
by Big Dave
Tue Dec 04, 2012 12:50 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Skinny Pointer AGAIN
Replies: 20
Views: 7462

Re: Skinny Pointer AGAIN

Have you looked at National Dog Foods energy pack supplement?
by Big Dave
Sat Dec 01, 2012 7:45 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Help! Need a longer hunting vest.
Replies: 2
Views: 1077

Help! Need a longer hunting vest.

I have an old Wick hunting vest that they made for me. It is getting faded and worn, I cannot find a "tall" or "long" orange hunting vest anywhere. Anybody have any idea who might make one or makes one that runs long?
by Big Dave
Wed Nov 28, 2012 8:55 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Purina pro plan performance
Replies: 141
Views: 58552

Re: Purina pro plan performance

Hunted Kansas for 4 days, rested the dogs for 3 days then guided for 3 days. Fed Pro Plan, dogs are looking and performing well. Now that I only have two dogs I can handle the cost easier and I am pleased with the results.
by Big Dave
Sat Nov 24, 2012 4:56 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Maya's first solo hunt
Replies: 12
Views: 3481

Re: Maya's first solo hunt

Really shows her Fiddlin Rocky Boy heritage on point.
by Big Dave
Thu Nov 15, 2012 5:46 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Best collars?
Replies: 14
Views: 5023

Re: Best collars?

Gun Dog Supply has a heavy orange nylon collar that doesn't fade as bad and has a waxy feel to it. Permatack makes the heaviest made collars I have that are of the slick, biothane type material.
by Big Dave
Fri Nov 09, 2012 8:13 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Grouse and Woodcock in Missouri
Replies: 62
Views: 36587

Re: Grouse and Woodcock in Missouri

Springer Dude that is awesome! I have pointed woodcock this season in Ray and Clinton counties, the best woodcock hunt of my life was in Caldwell county.
by Big Dave
Wed Nov 07, 2012 7:22 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Grouse and Woodcock in Missouri
Replies: 62
Views: 36587

Re: Grouse and Woodcock in Missouri

I have always enjoyed the dog work on them and occasionally will shoot one. With this years drought I was suprised to see as many as I have this fall, I have one mounted and hunt with pointers.
by Big Dave
Sun Nov 04, 2012 6:34 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Any Missouri Opener Reports?
Replies: 12
Views: 5013

Re: Any Missouri Opener Reports?

Found some woodcock today, it is really, really dry and my Kate dog pointed two woodcocks today. I did expect any woodcock this fall. I am not finding many covies in Northwest Missouri but they are decent sized, some of the quail are small. Pheasant and quail have been jumpy and scenting conditions ...
by Big Dave
Sun Nov 04, 2012 6:29 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Collapsible dog bowl.
Replies: 13
Views: 2777

Re: Collapsible dog bowl.

I think mud river dog products has some.
by Big Dave
Sat Nov 03, 2012 9:18 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Any Missouri Opener Reports?
Replies: 12
Views: 5013

Re: Any Missouri Opener Reports?

Went out on the opener Thursday and again today. It has been tough going, finding less birds than I had been during pre-season workouts and the dry conditions have made it hard to pick up singles.
by Big Dave
Wed Sep 26, 2012 7:30 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: SD Futurity Baldwinsville, NY
Replies: 17
Views: 6650

Re: SD Futurity Baldwinsville, NY

Big win man!
by Big Dave
Sat Sep 15, 2012 7:45 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Over/Under vs Side x Side, and which brand/model
Replies: 13
Views: 4035

Re: Over/Under vs Side x Side, and which brand/model

I have an SKB GC7 that I have started shooting some and really like it.
by Big Dave
Mon Jul 02, 2012 8:28 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: The Heat in The Growing States
Replies: 9
Views: 4632

Re: The Heat in The Growing States

Looking real gloomy across most of Missouri
by Big Dave
Sat Jun 30, 2012 7:43 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Coyotes and Birddogs.
Replies: 52
Views: 15288

Re: Coyotes and Birddogs.

Maybe one of the West Coast guys could chime in here but I remember that Ch Kelly's Talkin' Smak was killed by coyotes.
by Big Dave
Wed Jun 27, 2012 6:30 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: CMT's Worlds Strictest Parents...
Replies: 12
Views: 6485

Re: CMT's Worlds Strictest Parents...

I have worked in corrections for 21 years and laziness is the number one cause of a criminal lifestyle in my opinion. I have also been a coach, official and supporter of youth athletics. Tommy, I was just teasing ya man!
by Big Dave
Tue Jun 26, 2012 9:04 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: CMT's Worlds Strictest Parents...
Replies: 12
Views: 6485

Re: CMT's Worlds Strictest Parents...

Chores and jobs, man Tommy you're tough. Chores, jobs and ball practice kept many of us out of trouble and taught us team work and responsibility while we were kids. It is hard for me to tell just how staged some of these shows are.
by Big Dave
Fri May 04, 2012 8:43 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Repeat breeding-would you get another dog from one?
Replies: 8
Views: 3501

Re: Repeat breeding-would you get another dog from one?

I purchased my last pointer from a repeat litter and am very satisfied. I did my homework on the previous litter and decided this was the type of dog I wanted. It might not always work but I felt the odds were in my favor.
by Big Dave
Sun Apr 15, 2012 3:03 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Rock Chalk Choke
Replies: 13
Views: 6862

Re: Rock Chalk Choke

Anytime I hear the term Jayhawk I can't help but think of the opening scene of The Outlaw Josey Wales.
by Big Dave
Sun Apr 15, 2012 12:33 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Rock Chalk Choke
Replies: 13
Views: 6862

Re: Rock Chalk Choke

I have really enjoyed some of Thomas Robinson's highlights that they have been showing over and over now that he is going to the NBA, including the one where he knocks Flip Pressey down at the end of the MU KU game. No foul call required.
by Big Dave
Fri Mar 30, 2012 7:43 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Is "Head Crank" Hereditary?
Replies: 36
Views: 14043

Re: Is "Head Crank" Hereditary?

In the mid 1980's Chuck Stretz the horseback shooting dog handler was running and winning alot of NBHA and ABHA trials in Missouri with a dog called Purpleline Jack who head cranked. Candy's Purple Ranger a grandson of Jack's won the NBHA National Amateur championship in the early 1990's and was an ...
by Big Dave
Wed Mar 28, 2012 6:57 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Puppy Litter Mates.
Replies: 12
Views: 5205

Re: Puppy Litter Mates.

I don't think I could do two littermates justice but......I knew two men Billie Forbes and Randy Brink here in Missouri that both took littermates to championships. Mr Forbes owned Ch Sebrof's Alpha Chief and Ch Sebrof's Chief Bill, Mr Brink owned Ch Casey Rail and Ch Shasta Rail. Both men were dedi...
by Big Dave
Fri Mar 16, 2012 4:31 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Black gold ?
Replies: 6
Views: 2032

Re: Black gold ?

I fed Black Gold for several years, mostly the 26-18 black bag and sometimes the 24-20. I thought it was a good feed for the price but it became harder and harder to find. My feed dealer carries PMI now and I feed mostly the Red Flannel Prime 26-18. Which Pzazz formula are you feeding?
by Big Dave
Sat Mar 03, 2012 8:41 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: What training drills to do with grouse wings.
Replies: 14
Views: 7894

Re: What training drills to do with grouse wings.

Have you guys seen the cover of the spring hunting L.L. Bean catalog? A pointer pup and it's mother pointing a wing! I am not advocating this as training.
by Big Dave
Thu Mar 01, 2012 10:11 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Sir Lancelot
Replies: 33
Views: 9257

Re: Sir Lancelot

Mississippi Dan, he has won a championship, a runner up championship and been called back at a championship recently. I looked him up and he is a pretty young dog too.
by Big Dave
Wed Feb 29, 2012 6:45 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Sir Lancelot
Replies: 33
Views: 9257

Re: Sir Lancelot

Didn't a Sir Lancelot dog just win the Region 5 Walking Championship? Anybody know his dams breeding?
by Big Dave
Tue Feb 28, 2012 5:39 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: First Field Trial - a walking event
Replies: 12
Views: 5648

Re: First Field Trial - a walking event

I didn't know they were doing a hunting challenge again this year.
by Big Dave
Sun Feb 19, 2012 10:32 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic in Kansas City
Replies: 13
Views: 4500

Re: Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic in Kansas City

I enjoyed it, very busy and lots to see.
by Big Dave
Tue Feb 14, 2012 6:59 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Music With Dog Themes?
Replies: 36
Views: 14021

Re: Music With Dog Themes?

Swamp Music by Lynyrd Skynyrd
by Big Dave
Tue Feb 07, 2012 10:23 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic in Kansas City
Replies: 13
Views: 4500

Re: Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic in Kansas City

Dad, brother,hunting buddy and myself will be there on Saturday.
by Big Dave
Fri Jan 20, 2012 5:50 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: for the field trial crowd......
Replies: 95
Views: 24215

Re: for the field trial crowd......

I would like to see Gamemaker after being close the past couple of years.
by Big Dave
Fri Jan 13, 2012 4:06 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Iowa Glory Days
Replies: 8
Views: 3021

Re: Iowa Glory Days

I went to Iowa in 1995 on opening weekend. Three of us shot our limits of pheasants and several quail both days we hunted. We hunted over pointers and finished early both days.
by Big Dave
Wed Jan 04, 2012 7:35 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Worst season ever in Mo.?
Replies: 34
Views: 10848

Re: Worst season ever in Mo.?

This season has proven to be a little better than last for me. I had two days last weekend where I walked and walked without seeing a bird and then found two coveys close together.
by Big Dave
Tue Jan 03, 2012 7:45 pm
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: Mad as a hornet about leaky boots...
Replies: 33
Views: 15410

Re: Mad as a hornet about leaky boots...

I have a pair of Muck Uplanders for wet days, they have good traction and are comfortable. Danner Sharptails held up and were comfortable but the waterproofing didn't impress me. I have a pair of Chippewa's now, they have kept their waterproofing better than the Danner's but it is too early to see h...
by Big Dave
Sun Jan 01, 2012 10:10 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Opinions on Elhews.
Replies: 21
Views: 5724

Re: Opinions on Elhews.

Guard Rail's grandparents-Ch Potato Patch Sue and Ch A Rambling Rebel had zero Elhew blood, his other two grandparents Penny White Cloud and Ch Elhew Sundown were half Elhew.
by Big Dave
Sun Jan 01, 2012 9:19 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Opinions on Elhews.
Replies: 21
Views: 5724

Re: Opinions on Elhews.

Don't forget he outcrossed to Guard Rail and Hook's Bounty Hunter in between Red Water Rex and Dunn's Fearless Bud.
by Big Dave
Sat Dec 31, 2011 2:51 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Two Whistles
Replies: 4
Views: 1210

Re: Two Whistles

I use a small whistle that sends the dogs on, from the start after letting the dog out of the truck, on an unproductive point or when getting sticky. I will normally use a serious of short tweets. I use a large whistle to turn a dog or to call one back in, usually a long whistle rather than the shor...
by Big Dave
Fri Dec 30, 2011 6:16 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Erin's Pointers
Replies: 21
Views: 7953

Re: Erin's Pointers

Didn't similar injuries end both Southern Justice and Tin Soldiers competitive careers?
by Big Dave
Mon Dec 26, 2011 6:44 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Worst season ever in Mo.?
Replies: 34
Views: 10848

Re: Worst season ever in Mo.?

I think last year and this year in Missouri have been pretty poor, I keep walking and trying. I am finding small pockets of habitat that hold birds and other really nice looking covers that are barren. We have way too many predators not to mention farmers owning their own bulldozers and batwing mowe...
by Big Dave
Mon Dec 26, 2011 5:34 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Forget this, I'm moving to South Dakota.
Replies: 25
Views: 8631

Re: Forget this, I'm moving to South Dakota.

You and your dogs are both inexperienced at upland hunting and it is a tough time to learn due to shrinking habitat and fewer birds. It will take mostly shoe leather and trying different types of habitat, talking to hunters, farmers and biologist can also help. Your dog, even a young one, will show ...
by Big Dave
Mon Dec 26, 2011 5:29 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Encouraging a natural backing dog?
Replies: 5
Views: 2020

Re: Encouraging a natural backing dog?

I have used Ray's method with success with young dogs learning the trade and older dogs who didn't care to be "second fiddle".
by Big Dave
Fri Dec 23, 2011 5:25 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Red flannel dog food
Replies: 10
Views: 8246

Re: Red flannel dog food

I have had pretty good luck with the PMI Prime formula, 26-18.