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by mm
Tue Aug 20, 2013 4:29 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Why do we lionize wild birds?
Replies: 104
Views: 45926

Re: Why do we lionize wild birds?

Wild birds are more fun to hunt but are hard to find. For most of us it requires a lot of time and travel. Some never get the chance. I myself have never hunted wild quail but hope to some day. I hunt wild grouse and Huns but it is a big deal for me to do it. As for preserve hunting there is nothing...
by mm
Sat Aug 03, 2013 5:30 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: diatomaceous earth food grade, do you use it
Replies: 5
Views: 1835

diatomaceous earth food grade, do you use it

I use diatomaceous earth around my bird coops to control insects and it works good as I have a big decline in flys I also dust under the scott kennel. I use the food grade. If you read about this stuff they claim it will do everything. They say it can be fed as a wormer and it will kill fleas and ti...
by mm
Sat Jun 01, 2013 4:52 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Did a little fishin'
Replies: 15
Views: 6448

Re: Did a little fishin'

Nice Fish, good job
mm
by mm
Mon May 20, 2013 3:53 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Training day - how do yours go?
Replies: 19
Views: 6213

Re: Training day - how do yours go?

I too have had some interesting offers of help. I had a couple of guys tell me to give them the control to my e collar and they would show me how to use it properly. I never did that but I did watch a guy shock a new persons puppy for no reason other then to show them how it works. I have noticed se...
by mm
Mon May 20, 2013 1:18 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Training day - how do yours go?
Replies: 19
Views: 6213

Re: Training day - how do yours go?

Our dog club puts out a list of training days ahead of time and the members order the amount of birds they want and pay on the training day. One of the guys gets the birds. The day is pretty loose and people arrange what they want to do. I like to run my dog with another and usually someone is there...
by mm
Sat May 04, 2013 5:43 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dog theft
Replies: 21
Views: 9071

Re: Dog theft

I worry about this also because I do the same leave dogs in the car while I hunt. I think you are right about downplaying the stickers and such advertising an expensive dog. If this was to happen to me this is what I would do. I would call the police and make sure they understood the value of the do...
by mm
Tue Apr 23, 2013 10:42 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Where are you all buying your Doxy from these days?
Replies: 10
Views: 5621

Re: Where are you all buying your Doxy from these days?

There is a big bird store by my house I will stop in and see if they have it.
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by mm
Sat Mar 23, 2013 7:06 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Birds??
Replies: 11
Views: 3724

Re: Birds??

Get them mail order off the internet it may be the same as driving that far to get them. I use B&D game farme but there are a lot of others.
mm
by mm
Sat Mar 16, 2013 5:11 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: NY anti docking
Replies: 40
Views: 13070

Re: NY anti docking

Az That picture should be on a can on the counter of every 7-11 in the USA collecting money for poor dogs from bad areas who need their tail docked but cant afford it. It should also say how an opressive goverment who out laws pot and has a war against woman is now starting a war against dogs by tak...
by mm
Thu Mar 14, 2013 3:08 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: NY anti docking
Replies: 40
Views: 13070

Re: NY anti docking

Thats a great point about the AKC Karen. I would be in favor of them or some organaztion becoming more like the NRA when it comes to fighting this political stuff.
mm
by mm
Wed Mar 13, 2013 12:18 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: NY anti docking
Replies: 40
Views: 13070

Re: NY anti docking

I went on the NYS Assembly site and looked up the sponsers of this bill and big suprise they are all from NYC, Brooklyn , the Bronx and one from Scarsdale. This is the problem in NY the city people rule everyone else. Thats how we got the gun control. I have contacted all of the sponsers and told th...
by mm
Wed Mar 13, 2013 4:28 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: NY anti docking
Replies: 40
Views: 13070

NY anti docking

The boobs running NY think this is important right now, as they forget all the people who have lost their homes from super storm sandy and the damage done to business and private and public property these dopes we elect here worry about gun control and dog tails and the size of your soda. It gets ha...
by mm
Sat Mar 02, 2013 9:22 am
Forum: Training
Topic: I have to ask about the e-Collar
Replies: 30
Views: 10588

Re: I have to ask about the e-Collar

I know a lot of guys dont like them but I have a sportdog and it has all the settings and can run up to 6 collars. I have two . It is rechargable and I have had it a few years with no problem. It has been wet many times but still works. I dont use all the things it does and find I only use the most ...
by mm
Thu Feb 21, 2013 6:34 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Moving a pigeon coop
Replies: 10
Views: 3749

Re: Moving a pigeon coop

Please keep us posted on how this works out. I to have to move my coop and I only have 8 birds and am worried I may loose them.
mm
by mm
Mon Nov 26, 2012 7:36 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Vet questions
Replies: 11
Views: 4479

Re: Vet questions

I have checked all around and 60 to 80 is the office visit price. I wish I could get a discount for more than one dog cause I am thinking of adding a third dog. I think I will switch to the ivomec after I run out of the interceptor pills. I also think I need to set the vet straight but I hate to do ...
by mm
Sun Nov 25, 2012 7:46 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Vet questions
Replies: 11
Views: 4479

Vet questions

I have been using this vet about a year and this is my fourth vet. I have been happy with the care and had a rough year so we were there a lot and I spent quit a bit. An office visit is $70 just to come in the door with an appt. if you just show up with an emergency its $90. But what bothers me is n...
by mm
Mon Oct 15, 2012 5:27 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: I think we need to get rid of our britt...
Replies: 95
Views: 32045

Re: I think we need to get rid of our britt...

I saw posts about biking, jogging, and even roller blading and these are all good. If I may offer a sugestion get a harness and when you walk him let him pull as much as he wants. I do this with mine and they love it and it really wears them out. It is a simple solution and you can wear them out fas...
by mm
Wed Aug 15, 2012 5:10 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Blank Gun with shotgun primers
Replies: 7
Views: 3124

Re: Blank Gun with shotgun primers

So the primers are OK, I am going to get a blank gun that shoots them as they seem much cheaper then the 32 blanks.
Thanks to all for the help.
MM
by mm
Tue Aug 14, 2012 3:13 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Blank Gun with shotgun primers
Replies: 7
Views: 3124

Blank Gun with shotgun primers

Is a blank gun that shoots shotgun primers legal in AKC championship stakes. It says .32 caliber or larger must be used in the premium. I guess a shotgun is larger but not sure if the primer is considered larger. I want to buy a new blank gun and the primers are much cheaper than the 32 blanks but i...
by mm
Mon Jul 09, 2012 3:25 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Treating pigeon coop for bugs and parasites.
Replies: 4
Views: 1495

Re: Treating pigeon coop for bugs and parasites.

I used food grade diatomaceous earth , google it. I feed it to them, throw it on them and all around area were poop is. I use it on quail but should be good for you too.
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by mm
Sun Jul 01, 2012 10:42 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Check these out
Replies: 9
Views: 3784

Check these out

Sage Grouse http://youtu.be/m0M8pZnNlnI Ruffed Grouse http://youtu.be/l5J_LIyJi7g Sharpe-Tailed Grouse http://youtu.be/zvoZkjuYD54 Spruce Grouse http://youtu.be/WMrDVBvFAd4 Greater Prairie Chicken http://youtu.be/lw773cr_jXk Bob White http://youtu.be/Zwqz1GnkDs4 Ringnecks pheasants (fighting) http:/...
by mm
Mon Jun 25, 2012 3:31 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Hows it look MT, ND
Replies: 11
Views: 4231

Re: Hows it look MT, ND

I am glad to hear you are seeing more Huns. I am hoping this is the year for Huns and Sharptails to have a strong comeback. Sounds like the weather is in our favor so far. I am thinking of hunting in ND on the way home from MT since the season starts later than MT.
MM
by mm
Fri Jun 22, 2012 7:43 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Hows it look MT, ND
Replies: 11
Views: 4231

Re: Hows it look MT, ND

I have heard there is a oil boom out there. I plan on bringing my camper. Last time I went I stayed in hotels but they were far from where I hunted.
mm
by mm
Fri Jun 22, 2012 5:45 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Hows it look MT, ND
Replies: 11
Views: 4231

Re: Hows it look MT, ND

Steve I see your from Kansas hows it look around there this year. I am also hoping to get there this year and try to find some quail.
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by mm
Thu Jun 21, 2012 5:46 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Hows it look MT, ND
Replies: 11
Views: 4231

Re: Hows it look MT, ND

Thanks I am from Copiague Long Island on the south shore. I hunted eastern MT 2out of last 3 years. I had to miss last year because of hurricane Irene. I am hoping to go out this year. Season is Sept 1 in MT and I think the 8th in ND. I never hunted ND. I was hoping that with mild winter conditions ...
by mm
Tue Jun 19, 2012 2:49 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Where do you get your birds?
Replies: 22
Views: 7115

Re: Where do you get your birds?

B&D Game Farn ships
by mm
Sun Jun 17, 2012 7:52 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Hows it look MT, ND
Replies: 11
Views: 4231

Hows it look MT, ND

Anyone know anything about how the sharptails and huns look this year. I think the winter was mild not sure how your spring was , does it look good this year. I am thinking I may make the trip out.
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by mm
Wed May 23, 2012 5:53 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Nebraska rattle snakes
Replies: 12
Views: 6344

Re: Nebraska rattle snakes

Red Rocks in Ca makes the vaccine and will send single doses to your vet. For first time you have to give shot and then again 30 days later after that once a year. I get it for my dogs every year, thankfully never had a snake bite so I have no firsthand knowalage of how good it is. There are lots of...
by mm
Mon May 14, 2012 3:32 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: YouTube Channels?
Replies: 21
Views: 6234

Re: YouTube Channels?

What does Charlie from expert village charge to train, does anyone know. I like the way he plants birds, he never loose them.
by mm
Mon Apr 30, 2012 4:20 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: Chloe's getting her groove on :-)
Replies: 8
Views: 3721

Re: Chloe's getting her groove on :-)

Congrats to Chloe and Karen nice job. Glad to see Rosies big sis paving the way.
Mario
by mm
Sun Feb 05, 2012 6:27 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Handling Quail?
Replies: 5
Views: 1805

Re: Handling Quail?

I usea bait net from walmart to catch them in the coop. Then I put them in a kick cage and put that in a old feed bag or a hefty bag. When I am ready to plant I reach in the bag and keep it closed around my arm so he cant fly out. Get a good grip on him and then I plant him.
by mm
Fri Dec 30, 2011 4:27 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Easy Dog Kennel
Replies: 6
Views: 1759

Re: Easy Dog Kennel

I have one of the scott kennels and I like it a lot. I have two brittanys and I put them both in it when I go out or I am working in the yard. There is a house on the end of it. The dogs stay in the house with us we use the kennell during the day.
by mm
Wed Nov 09, 2011 3:40 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: SCAMS
Replies: 22
Views: 5753

Re: SCAMS

Beware of paypal also there is a way to cancel the payment long after the sale if you are verified. Paypal take the buyers side and charges you back through your credit card or bank whichever you use to verify. I have had many people try this on me when I was selling a boat. In the end cash is alway...
by mm
Mon Nov 07, 2011 6:36 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: NY Grouse hunt - Pics
Replies: 6
Views: 2294

Re: NY Grouse hunt - Pics

I have been wanting to go upstate NY but been afraid of deer hunters. Have they been a problem for you out there or are you on private land.
mm
by mm
Fri Nov 04, 2011 12:31 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Where can I buy quail (I'm in NY)
Replies: 3
Views: 1053

Re: Where can I buy quail (I'm in NY)

There are two guys in NJ down near Medford I dont remember the names but if you google around a little you will find them. I live on LI also and I have been getting them in the mail from B&D game farm in OK by the time you count the time and gas and tolls to go buy in NJ it was the same or cheaper t...
by mm
Fri Nov 04, 2011 12:27 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Looking for single dog kennel/run setup ideas
Replies: 6
Views: 2488

Re: Looking for single dog kennel/run setup ideas

I like the Scott also and have had it about two or three years. I put my two Britts in it during the day if I am busy. When I am home they go in and out at will and seem to like it. I also built one with hardware cloth and kept quail in it out at the hunt club. When the club folded I sold that one o...
by mm
Fri Aug 05, 2011 6:36 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Do you keep logs?
Replies: 21
Views: 7592

Re: Do you keep logs?

When I am out hunting I write down each place I hunt and where it is with directions on how to get back along with what I saw that day. I started this after I could not find a good spot I had been too. I am still searching for that spot.
by mm
Sun Jul 31, 2011 5:14 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Adirondack Grouse Hunt Info
Replies: 10
Views: 4296

Re: Adirondack Grouse Hunt Info

How do they manage for grouse. I thought logging was helpful. Are they planting food.
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by mm
Sun Jul 31, 2011 4:20 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Adirondack Grouse Hunt Info
Replies: 10
Views: 4296

Re: Adirondack Grouse Hunt Info

I have heard and read on the NYS DEC site that there is some state land managed for grouse. I have heard that there are even trials in NY with wild birds only. I live in NY and have never hunted grouse here but I think I will try it this year. Has anybody hunted in NY south of Albany and a little we...
by mm
Mon Jul 11, 2011 6:42 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Season opens when?
Replies: 12
Views: 4096

Re: Season opens when?

Sept 1 is for sharptails in MT. I am planning to be there for a week or two. Looking to do some quail hunting at the end of the year and I have a spot lined up in southeast KS. Guy has a deer lease and says there are a lot of quail he is charging me to hunt. I am not sure about it yet how are the qu...
by mm
Fri Jul 08, 2011 1:19 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Who would YOU like to hear from?
Replies: 38
Views: 11119

Re: Who would YOU like to hear from?

How about some state DEC people in states like MT, SD, ND, KS and so forth talking about the wild bird population and what they are and what is being done. Also how about some guides that hunt public land and what they do to find birds and places to hunt.
MM
by mm
Wed Jun 29, 2011 7:34 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: video sunglasses
Replies: 9
Views: 2355

Re: video sunglasses

I got the IKAM glasses last week they are $99 and I heard they were good. I tried them a couple days ago and they are great. I had them on for about and hour and the quaility and sound was very good. I used windows movie maker to cut a clip out and put in captions and a title and I took the sound of...
by mm
Fri May 13, 2011 6:32 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Invisible Fence Layout Help / Recommendations 300 acre farm
Replies: 19
Views: 7837

Re: Invisible Fence Layout Help / Recommendations 300 acre farm

Regardless of what you do I have some info to offer. You can invisiable fence off just the road if you want with a double loop system it is possible to do straight lines alone with invivsiable fence. I would IF the road, train the dog to obey that line, at the least and then contain the dogs however...
by mm
Mon May 09, 2011 11:39 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Suggestions for Tick Repellant Products?
Replies: 25
Views: 9232

Re: Suggestions for Tick Repellant Products?

I live in a heavy tick area. I use frontline and I also cut the dogs coat real close so I can find ticks easy and pick them off. The other thing I do is spray the dog with a 50/50 mix of apple cider viniger and water before I let her run. The ticks dont like this I spray , I also spray it on my pant...
by mm
Fri Mar 25, 2011 3:03 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Trainers / Handlers - NJ Area
Replies: 6
Views: 1129

Re: Trainers / Handlers - NJ Area

Longview kennels in Slattington PA they have a web site
by mm
Wed Mar 09, 2011 7:56 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Big setback I dont know what to do next
Replies: 14
Views: 3743

Big setback I dont know what to do next

I have this dog she is 5 and I ran her in to much derby and it made problems she caught a lot of birds. Anyway I had her with a pro and he got her broke when she was about 3. Since he had her I have hunted her and trained her and she is perfect. I took her to trials and she was a mess chasing and ca...
by mm
Mon Jan 17, 2011 7:47 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Bird Dog/ Outdoor shows?
Replies: 47
Views: 10902

Re: Bird Dog/ Outdoor shows?

I would like to see a show that goes hunting with a different person and dog or dogs each time in a different place. But a real hunter with his own dogs on a hunt he does, he could take the host. I am sick of these fancy preserve hunts also with the big lodge and the guides and buses , who can affor...
by mm
Sat Jan 08, 2011 7:54 am
Forum: Horses
Topic: Horse Question
Replies: 17
Views: 14140

Re: Horse Question

What is ACE some kind of drug. I saw a guy online and he had videos of his horses and he was riding them over logs and through stuff and then he starts shooting guns right off the horses back, shotguns and handguns and the horse did not care at all can this be faked. The horses were a lot of money.
by mm
Thu Dec 30, 2010 3:29 pm
Forum: Horses
Topic: Horse Question
Replies: 17
Views: 14140

Re: Horse Question

Thanks Karen for that info. What do you think is better a gelding or mare?