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- Wed Dec 10, 2014 10:29 am
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: Running Quail
- Replies: 14
- Views: 8149
Re: Running Quail
I hate to see people shoot birds on the ground. It is not sporting, and dangerous for the dogs.
- Mon Dec 08, 2014 9:15 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Close, medium, big running dogs?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 15298
Re: Close, medium, big running dogs?
JAG06 I think you are exactly right that most people over estimate the range that their dogs are working at most of the time. I am in the Flinthill of KS and we have a lot of plum thicket, hedge row and fence lines. I love having a dog that will hit the objectives or take a line on the down wind sid...
- Tue Dec 02, 2014 7:11 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Freezing Quail waterers
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2833
Re: Freezing Quail waterers
I would think that you could use an aquarium pump to keep a little water moving. That should take less power than a heating tape. So the solar power and battery might work. You would likely need to put a thermostat on it so that the pump only came on below freezing.
- Thu Oct 16, 2014 8:49 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: how many days to heal?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2404
Re: how many days to heal?
Where is the cut?
- Sun Oct 12, 2014 8:24 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: pup and barbed wire
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4808
Re: pup and barbed wire
It happens, my setter Indy has the family record in over $800 in stitches in his first two seasons. That doesn't include the surgical stapler that I used up all the staples on him. One cut was good for 48 stitches across his chest. Hope he learns to downshift before getting to the fences and thick c...
- Sat Sep 20, 2014 1:31 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: JD - My Lewellin
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5885
Re: JD - My Lewellin
JD came out of MIke Miller's Sixgun Kennels in Wisconsin. He's not what most people think of as a typical Lewellin when it comes to range... He's a big running dog and can cover a lot of ground in a hurry, but he doesn't run wild and stays in contact with me... He'll range out 500 and 600 yards at ...
- Fri Aug 29, 2014 12:35 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: JD - My Lewellin
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5885
Re: JD - My Lewellin
That looks a lot like a dog that Charles Sherrod of HighCotton Llewellin had.
- Tue Aug 26, 2014 7:52 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Thin Coat 13 month Setter
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7041
Re: Thin Coat 13 month Setter
The coat will likely get thicker with a little more age as well.
- Mon Jul 28, 2014 11:56 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Favorite Dog names, Whats yours?
- Replies: 89
- Views: 60597
Re: Favorite Dog names, Whats yours?
I have a dog now that is likely to be my favorite dog ever. Indy, like from Indiana Jones, you hear the theme song to Raiders of the lost Ark when he is flying through the cover and slamming on point.
My son came up with the name.
My son came up with the name.
- Sat Jul 26, 2014 5:44 pm
- Forum: Brags
- Topic: My new brittany pup!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4746
Re: My new brittany pup!
You got a nice looking pup. Congrats and have fun!
- Fri Jul 11, 2014 6:08 pm
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: Kansas Bird Report
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5577
Re: Kansas Bird Report
I am just guessing here, but I think he must have gone too far west.
Ended up smoking pot in CO, and started seeing things
Think there are going to be few more birds this season, but nothing spectacular.
Ended up smoking pot in CO, and started seeing things
Think there are going to be few more birds this season, but nothing spectacular.
- Fri Jul 11, 2014 3:53 pm
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: Hunting the Dakotas w/a pointing dog
- Replies: 44
- Views: 23851
Re: Hunting the Dakotas w/a pointing dog
Thats not the greatest place to put a pointing dog.
Walking in there to flush a pointed bird would suck.
Walking in there to flush a pointed bird would suck.
- Tue Jul 08, 2014 9:41 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Which pointing breed fits my needs?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6254
Re: Which pointing breed fits my needs?
Setter, English/Llew, or maybe Gordon.
- Sat Jul 05, 2014 11:00 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: What's On Your "To Do" List Before Next Season ?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 11472
Re: What's On Your "To Do" List Before Next Season ?
I would like to put a little polish on the finish of my two setters.
- Fri Jul 04, 2014 11:01 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Garmin alpha users - where are you putting the handheld on a
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3714
Re: Garmin alpha users - where are you putting the handheld on a
I have a strap vest (wing works) and I have a holder that fits on the shoulder strap.
I think I got if from Wing Works if I remember correctly.
I think I got if from Wing Works if I remember correctly.
- Mon Jun 30, 2014 7:17 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Gun Shy Tips
- Replies: 44
- Views: 16682
Re: Gun Shy Tips
The best way to expose a dog to gunfire that I have seen and used is to get the dog chasing a bird. When the dog is running hard after the bird fire the gun away for the dog and watch for a reaction. Then let them chase another one and don't fire, just watch. If you see a reaction to the shot put th...
- Sun Jun 29, 2014 11:29 am
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: What type of shotgun?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 17175
Re: What type of shotgun?
I went to only a 20 many years ago for my upland hunting. When shooting over a pointing dog, the shots tend to be pretty close. A 20 is more than enough for any of the upland birds at those ranges. Then as far as the type of gun. I like to be have the gun broke open while walking around. Then close ...
- Mon May 26, 2014 8:26 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Post dogs on Point!!!!
- Replies: 738
- Views: 738025
- Mon May 12, 2014 9:24 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Garmin Alpha
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4704
Re: Garmin Alpha
Mine works flawlessly.
Put it in your hand and test it. Down in the 1,2,3 area I don't always feel it much, but by 5 its pretty noticeable.
I would guess that you are not getting good skin contact .
Put it in your hand and test it. Down in the 1,2,3 area I don't always feel it much, but by 5 its pretty noticeable.
I would guess that you are not getting good skin contact .
Re: flagging
birddogger wrote:How old is he? From what you say, I doubt there is a problem. I don't think he is flagging but just birddy and doesn't quite have it pinned down.
Charlie
I think this is likely the case as well.
If this is a young dog, it may not be real sure of itself yet,
- Wed May 07, 2014 9:31 pm
- Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
- Topic: New member heading back to Kansas
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1133
Re: New member heading back to Kansas
Welcome back to KS
Hope we have some better bird numbers this fall for you and the dog.
Hope we have some better bird numbers this fall for you and the dog.
- Tue Mar 25, 2014 4:21 pm
- Forum: Guns and Ammo
- Topic: Shotgun for Small Person
- Replies: 22
- Views: 16271
Re: Shotgun for Small Person
I have always liked 20 ga shotguns.
- Tue Feb 25, 2014 9:53 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: What's the best video cameras for self hunts?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5655
Re: What's the best video cameras for self hunts?
The GoPro does a pretty good job if you put it on the narrow FOV
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r079FpanYIw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vljcCON9_bw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r079FpanYIw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vljcCON9_bw
- Sun Feb 23, 2014 5:01 pm
- Forum: Brags
- Topic: First Setter
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2846
Re: First Setter
He is a nice looking dog. The more you can get him into birds, the better off you will be.
Good luck and have fun.
Good luck and have fun.
- Thu Feb 20, 2014 5:27 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Garmin Alpha question
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6893
Re: Garmin Alpha question
Thanks for giving it a try.
- Sat Feb 15, 2014 5:37 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Garmin Alpha question
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6893
Re: Garmin Alpha question
Another Question
I want to have the compass stay visible when I am hitting the Tone button. It jumps to the training screen, which is a pain. My dogs don't need much in the way of corrections, but I use the tone a fair amount to keep them on to turn or check in when hunting.
I want to have the compass stay visible when I am hitting the Tone button. It jumps to the training screen, which is a pain. My dogs don't need much in the way of corrections, but I use the tone a fair amount to keep them on to turn or check in when hunting.
- Sat Feb 15, 2014 5:19 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Decline of Field Trials
- Replies: 249
- Views: 79273
Re: Decline of Field Trials
Bird Hunting is my passion with dogs. I have done a few trials now that my son is no longer playing Baseball. In those days every weekend had some kind of kids game to coach or watch. Trials are fun and there are some great people there. Have had a little success in them and know that one of my dogs...
- Thu Feb 13, 2014 11:55 pm
- Forum: Off Topic Forum
- Topic: Our President Deserves an Award
- Replies: 128
- Views: 54726
Re: Our President Deserves an Award
Who would have thought that any President could make Jimmy Carter look good
- Mon Feb 10, 2014 7:41 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: E - fencing
- Replies: 22
- Views: 11042
Re: E - fencing
I have had both the in ground and wireless units. The wireless was by far the best for my dog and yard. My now 5 year old setter figured out that with the in ground unit. If he went fast and jumped at the wire, he might not get shocked, and if he did it only lasted until he was a few feet past the w...
- Sat Feb 01, 2014 10:29 am
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: body shaking
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3176
Re: body shaking
Good move and Good Luck.Big bloc wrote:Off to vet we go
- Sat Feb 01, 2014 7:56 am
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: body shaking
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3176
Re: body shaking
I don't really know what this is, but a call to your vet might be a good start.
The dog hasn't chewed anything up? Anything in the vomit?
The dog hasn't chewed anything up? Anything in the vomit?
- Wed Jan 29, 2014 6:12 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: No offense, but what is up with all the GSPs?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 12469
Re: No offense, but what is up with all the GSPs?
They are a good compromise for a lot of people. If you are hunting some waterfowl and some upland.
But not my personal favorite.
But not my personal favorite.
- Fri Jan 17, 2014 10:33 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Dog crapping while hunting?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 14428
Re: Dog crapping while hunting?
Crapping while hunting is good, less to pick up in the yard
- Sun Jan 12, 2014 8:39 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: First Year Milestones
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5106
Re: First Year Milestones
The problem is that it is not so much a timeline as identifying when the dog is ready to move to the next step. I have had some dogs that move along quickly, and other that took much longer. The book "Training with Mo" does a good job of explaining the process and give some very general timelines fo...
- Sat Jan 11, 2014 4:54 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: pointing distance
- Replies: 29
- Views: 11302
Re: pointing distance
I want my dog to stop on first scent. With a good nose and decent scenting conditions, they are pointing at good distances. I don't like a dog to road in on a bird just to get close. That ends up with more bumped birds, and I don't shoot bumped birds. How far you like a dog to point off their birds...
- Fri Jan 10, 2014 9:46 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: pointing distance
- Replies: 29
- Views: 11302
Re: pointing distance
I want my dog to stop on first scent. With a good nose and decent scenting conditions, they are pointing at good distances. I don't like a dog to road in on a bird just to get close. That ends up with more bumped birds, and I don't shoot bumped birds.
- Tue Jan 07, 2014 9:03 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: pointing distance
- Replies: 29
- Views: 11302
Re: pointing distance
Pointing distance will very from situation to situation. On a day with good scenting conditions with a smelly bird like a pigeon, I have had points at over 60 yards or more. But there are times where the dog comes across the scent cone and passes by close to the bird, its going to be a close point. ...
- Tue Dec 31, 2013 10:43 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Father/Daughter (dogs) Hunt with Pictures
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3070
Re: Father/Daughter (dogs) Hunt with Pictures
Pretty cool to be able to hunt with the sire or dame.
- Mon Dec 30, 2013 8:54 pm
- Forum: Off Topic Forum
- Topic: go pro cam
- Replies: 23
- Views: 10562
Re: go pro cam
If you narrow the view you will be able to see things like birds at a little distance. These are from a hero 2 on narrow field of view FOV. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r079FpanYIw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVt_pj20q4w I'm looking for the Go Pro to be dog mounted,my current cam can do pret...
- Mon Dec 30, 2013 6:14 pm
- Forum: Off Topic Forum
- Topic: go pro cam
- Replies: 23
- Views: 10562
Re: go pro cam
Thanks, it fun to go back and see what happens as the birds go up.
Mine is the older Hero 2, I think I only have wide and narrow. But the Narrow works pretty well when working dogs.
Mine is the older Hero 2, I think I only have wide and narrow. But the Narrow works pretty well when working dogs.
- Mon Dec 30, 2013 10:47 am
- Forum: Off Topic Forum
- Topic: go pro cam
- Replies: 23
- Views: 10562
Re: go pro cam
If you narrow the view you will be able to see things like birds at a little distance.
These are from a hero 2 on narrow field of view FOV.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r079FpanYIw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVt_pj20q4w
These are from a hero 2 on narrow field of view FOV.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r079FpanYIw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVt_pj20q4w
- Sat Dec 28, 2013 10:16 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Retrive and Backing
- Replies: 26
- Views: 10885
Re: Retrive and Backing
Sorry...but IMhO...folks who think backing is more important than retrieving are more worried about "sport" than fair chase. Everything that is shot or wounded should come to hand. If it doesn't, we're just shooting...not hunting. I expect a dog to be a driven retriever. If we go afield more concer...
- Tue Dec 24, 2013 8:12 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Retrive and Backing
- Replies: 26
- Views: 10885
Re: Retrive and Backing
For me a back is much more important than a retrieve. I hunt with multiple dogs down at the same time and backing is a must. As long as they hunt dead, it meets my needs. That is not to say that I don't like having a retrieve. All well and good until the bird goes down across (or in) a river or pon...
- Tue Dec 24, 2013 10:19 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Retrive and Backing
- Replies: 26
- Views: 10885
Re: Retrive and Backing
For me a back is much more important than a retrieve. I hunt with multiple dogs down at the same time and backing is a must.
As long as they hunt dead, it meets my needs. That is not to say that I don't like having a retrieve.
As long as they hunt dead, it meets my needs. That is not to say that I don't like having a retrieve.
- Mon Dec 23, 2013 8:31 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Who doesn't use an e-collar?
- Replies: 47
- Views: 20304
Re: Who doesn't use an e-collar?
I teach everything on a CC. Didn't use a e-collar for a long time, but they are a handy tool, basically a super long CC.
- Mon Dec 23, 2013 5:29 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: GoPro Mounting?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5137
Re: GoPro Mounting?
I have not tried it on the dog. I think that on a fast running dog like my setter, it would be so shaky that it would be unwatchable.
- Sun Dec 22, 2013 3:23 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Go Pro Camera Question
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1089
Re: Go Pro Camera Question
No, you have to put the SD card in a computer to view them.
- Sun Dec 08, 2013 4:25 pm
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: Vizsla vs Llewellin Setter
- Replies: 25
- Views: 11869
Re: Vizsla vs Llewellin Setter
I have a couple of Llewellins and I have hunted with some really good Vs. On AVERAGE, out of the gate, the setters are going to have more point in them. They will be standing their birds at a younger age. V's may have more natural retrieve. The Vs will likely handle hot weather better than the sette...
- Sun Dec 08, 2013 4:10 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Puppy is home!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5128
Re: Puppy is home!
He is a good looking boy Don.
- Fri Dec 06, 2013 11:18 am
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: Pheasant Woe's
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2871
Re: Pheasant Woe's
The SW part of the state got slammed by two years of drought, where all the cover got eaten of bailed.
If the cover comes back, the birds will come back.
If the cover comes back, the birds will come back.