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No skeet . just trap. Basically ~pull~ throw up & shoot. The folks from the club ask me why I don't come down and shoot more often. Shooting at targets does nothing for me. Doesn't make sense though ~ does it :D I love to walk behind a dog ~ just he & I and hunt birds and enjoy nature . Taking it a...

my best practice is shooting birds for training. Unlike clays, birds behave like, well, birds. The disadvantage to any kind of scattergun target shooting, whether it is trap, skeet, or sporting clays, is that the targets are constantly slowing down. On the other hand, most birds I shoot (minus the ...

I try to get in one round of sporting clays before the season, but my best practice is shooting birds for training. Unlike clays, birds behave like, well, birds. The disadvantage to any kind of scattergun target shooting, whether it is trap, skeet, or sporting clays, is that the targets are constant...

OK Brad are you trying to fool me? :) Looked like he jumped in and grabbed the bird but the video says he is steady to wing , shot and fall. Maybe I missed something. (Is that the normal tail carriage for a Griffon?) Sharon, the bird flushed on the far left of the screen and then the dog hunts for ...

Pigeons and a remote launcher. And a program to follow. Go get those now. Also, know I have the best of intentions when I say this: what in the h3ll are you doing shocking a 7 month old puppy on birds?!?!? Do you want this dog to start blinking birds? And to a lesser extent, what are you doing restr...

Well you should get a program, learn it thoroughly, and follow it. Maybe join a locate training group and join. But what do you plan on hunting with your pup? Where are you located? Where are you getting your pup from? Does the breeder have any suggestions? All of these answers will help us answer ...

What's your vet say? Pointers can be skinny and can eat a lot. Plus, their short smooth coat hides nothing, unlike the coat of a Brittany. Reference point: my 2 yo EP is 45lbs, eats 4 cups a day of PPP 30/20, and I can see nearly all her ribs, there's a definite tuck up after her ribs, and she has a...

Genetics aren't just half of this, half of that. A first generation crossbreed litter is unpredictable. But I will make one prediction: they will have some liver in their coats haha.

Well the season hasn't started yet but already a wrench in my plans. A family event was scheduled for grouse opener so Mr. Ruffed will have to wait, but no worries, I have a back-up. On opener I'll explore some unknown territory (to me at least) looking for Mr. Sharptail. That should really test my ...

I don't even know if the preserve hunts bother me... I mean I get it, to make a show about bird hunting there probably should be birds, and there's no better guarantee. But, Scott, I would like to see more variety of species. More sharpies, maybe some Huns, etc. Also, I know you did an episode on ru...

Well you should get a program, learn it thoroughly, and follow it. Maybe join a locate training group and join. But what do you plan on hunting with your pup? Where are you located? Where are you getting your pup from? Does the breeder have any suggestions? All of these answers will help us answer y...

I get what you're saying, but there's a lot of things that people think everyone should know, or on the other hand, something that everyone "knows," but it either needs to be proven scientifically or disproved before people actually start thinking clearly. And sometimes those basic things also need ...

It sounds like the water isn't the problem. It sounds like he needs to be conditioned to retrieving from the blind. That means training with the blind on land (if possible) and at the water. It's a process.

I think as they gain experience, dogs will listen for you. But I wear a shooting shirt with orange patches and my strap vest. But I really don't think orange helps the dog see you.

I'm sure this has already been covered, but I wasn't able to find it. When you add a 2nd dog to your team, do you train it to heel on the left beside the first one or on your right? Thanks. Be sure to train them individually first, so they are completely solid. Mine both heel on my left side when I...

mnaj - The trip is in a week, and that makes sense that she probably doesn't understand why we are going inside. I will give your idea a try on petting her when she comes back to me. Yeah, in a week you won't get much serious training done (if you, like me, have a full-time job). But with the solid...

It sounds to me like you've always taken the object away immediately when the dog has returned with it. Along with the "here" command, try just petting the dog and show no interest in the object. 1. Try running away from the dog. Seriously. 2. Does your dog truly understand why it's ending? 3. How s...

IMO asking for nearby towns on the Internet is hot spotting. Personally I don't even like mentioning the state on the Internet. I have a remote town I hunt out of in September. Very limited camping in this town. Up until 2 years ago me and 2 other groups of hunters used this camping spot One of tho...

Sorry for the late response. I have been out of town and working late. I know that a professional would do a much better job, but I am limited on finances and I want to train my own dog. I took a look at the timing issue and I don't think that is it. Since I lasted posted he has started to reach an...

Cody, "put on blast" means to ridicule something or someone, or call someone out on something. But I don't think that's what you meant regarding hunting spots. It seems you meant they are being made public.

Anyway, no need to turn this into a slang vocabulary lesson, back to the topic.

No offense to anyone but how does Reba being honest and saying what most western hunters on public land feel when people put their areas on blast have anything to do with not introducing the next generation to the sport? I wouldn't give out any of my spots either and I cringe when people post stuff...

It's hard for me to tell without seeing (and I very well could be wrong), but it sounds like your timing is off too, or it has the potential to be off, which makes the process that much more difficult. FF can be, and is, done by amateur trainers. I've done it with fantastic results. I'm no pro at it...

Urban_Redneck wrote:Did you ever have her scanned to see if she is chipped?

The only chip she has is the one we had put in her.

Thanks guys!

Bonasa, Orvis also has a hunting and shooting podcast that seems focused on wingshooting. Awesome

HuntMac, I downloaded some episodes and funny enough one of the interviews was with a woman I know. Small world!

Thanks for moving this into the proper category Ezzy. I hope it gets enough exposure here!

Another liberal plan to mooch off the Government. Course they will have to throw rocks because they won't have Guns...................Cj Come on Cj... I know there are differences in opinion on this forum but this can be one of those political fronts that unites us. I'm willing to put aside differe...

I'll check those out. Another one I like is "Car Talk." I know, god forbid I like an NPR sponsored show, but it's hilarious.

P.S. It looks like Orvis has a podcast that covers some upland topics.

http://crpworks.org/

I found this link on another forum. I signed it. I feel CRP is important for a lot of reasons but as an outdoorsman, hunter, and conservationist I support it. It takes 30 seconds to sign.

Ezzy, I wasn't sure where to put this so move it if you find a better place.

I'm not sure a restriction is needed. Although avoiding strong currents and heavy cover may not be the best for a young dog/pup.

Just wondering who listens and have you found any good ones related to hunting/fishing (or any other topic)?

I've recently discovered the "MeatEater" podcast, which is entertaining and informative, but there isn't a lot of focus on upland hunting.

Sounds like he likes you and feels safe with you. When my (fiance at the time) wife and I picked up our springer, we had a long drive home and stopped to let her out at a few small town parks. In one of them we let her follow us, but she got distracted and end up 30 feet behind us. She got scared, f...

I hope there are no chickens on the ranch. With that said, I have an ACD that is the best flushing and retrieving dog west of the Mississippi. She learned on our chickens. She killed a couple and brought them to me. I did nothing but praise her. The training cost only two chickens! Did she pluck th...

Can you come up with the name of the original owner? The American Field could look up the info for you, if you had something to start with. No I can't, unfortunately. The guy I got her from couldn't remember either. But he said she's a purebred EP that was initially registered. I have no doubt she ...

I look forward to the next season the minute that the previous one ends and I would bet others feel the same! So what are your plans for hunting this fall? I'll start... Nothing extravagant here... I will be chasing the King of Gamebirds fairly often this fall since I could hear them drumming every ...

[quote="mnaj_springer" It's like trying to reason with a 3 year old... so I'll respond as such... Ok Timewise, now go drink your juice. Another remarkably logical and analytical comment, NOT!............you know when you have a liberal cornered....they make stupid personal comments![/quote] ^^^^^^ ...

Ok. I know there won't be any difinitive answers, but for those with Pointer knowledge and some free time (or boredom), maybe you can help me identify my dog's breeding, or speculate on what it is (I don't have her papers and don't know the answer myself so we can all be right and all be wrong :D ) ...

gundogguy wrote:If it is a Field Bred Springer, who does your breeder or pup seller recommend?

Yep. That's why I asked.

"I didn't say she's a liar either. And I didn't get cornered on the facts ." Your implication was that you accepted that she lied, Regardless, again below, you in fact admit she is a liar! "As far as Hillary lying... I'm sure she has at some point. Most adults do ." Like most Democrats when 'caught...

Springers make great waterfowl dogs with two caveats... 1. They have properly conditioned to the conditions in which they will be hunting. That includes getting in and out of a boat, ignoring decoys, simply retrieving in water, having retrieved an actual duck, sitting steady and quietly in the blind...

I guess it depends on what you want and how far you will drive, but Morgan Haglin from Pine Shadows. He's one of the best.

Another option is contacting a training group, such as Minnesota Hunting Spaniel Association or Rice Creek Hunting Dog Club.

How old is your pup? Where'd you get the pup?

Where in Minnesota are you? There are a lot of great spaniel trainers here.(I have no experience with West Country)

ezzy333 wrote:
Really smart people don't have to constantly tell you how smart they are.
Very true but there are millions of possible voters you have to tell over and over and then most still won't get it.

What??

I'm not saying she's off the hook . Where did I say that? I'm saying you've clearly bought into anything anti-Hillary regards of truth or merit. Also, I did cite a source in another thread after you made the same claim.... sooooo you didn't read it I presume? [/quote] So, I want everyone to read th...

Racism = Racial Prejudice + Power So if the minority race group holds all the power and they are prejudiced against the majority racial group, racism exists. AAA is right. That definition of racism started with Jesse Jackson I believe and has been oft repeated by every black organization ever since...

Hillary - Lets talk about her Masters Thesis on George Soros ...makes for an interesting read! Hillary Clinton was fired after working on the Watergate investigation “Because she was a liar…She was an unethical, dishonest lawyer. She conspired to violate the Constitution, the rules of the House, th...

BLM is not some group meant to encourage cops die, but rather a group who has finally said "Enough!!" For some odd reason, you've elected not to address the fact that the "Hands Up - Don't Shoot" slogan adopted after the Ferguson incident has been proven to be based on a lie. It never happened. You...

Hillary - Lets talk about her Masters Thesis on George Soros ...makes for an interesting read! Hillary Clinton was fired after working on the Watergate investigation “Because she was a liar…She was an unethical, dishonest lawyer. She conspired to violate the Constitution, the rules of the House, th...

Can you substantiate the raising taxes for >$41,000? Also, her plan seems to be pretty much the same for most people. Trumps plan will put money in your pockets but will add $10 trillion in national debt. I don't know. Reread your own post. You seem confused Also, her plan seems to be pretty much t...

Can you substantiate the raising taxes for >$41,000?

Also, her plan seems to be pretty much the same for most people.

Trumps plan will put money in your pockets but will add $10 trillion in national debt.

I don't know.

1. You can feed whatever you want as long as your pup is getting the nutrients it needs and is doing well on it. I feed Purina Pro Plan 30/20 and I like my dogs on it. 2. Don't fret about the retrieving. She's a pup. 3. NO! Stay as far away from skeet shooting as possible! That is not a gun intro no...

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