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by Troy08er
Fri Jul 13, 2012 5:30 pm
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: new member
Replies: 2
Views: 565

Re: new member

Welcome to the forum.
marniebennett wrote:I'm a new member, I just like to look around and get the feel for this site. Thank you :D
by Troy08er
Fri Jul 13, 2012 5:28 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Puppy Puzzle by Pat Hastings
Replies: 13
Views: 4918

Re: Puppy Puzzle by Pat Hastings

Does it talk about breeding theories, linebreeding on mother lines or sire lines and outcrossing ETC. Thanks
by Troy08er
Fri Jul 13, 2012 5:17 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Oregon Summer
Replies: 14
Views: 4304

Re: Oregon Summer

Great pics and country. Looks like it beats todays 104 degress at my house. :D
by Troy08er
Fri Jul 13, 2012 5:14 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: five month old pup
Replies: 7
Views: 2337

Re: five month old pup

Looks awesome,great pics :D
by Troy08er
Fri Jul 13, 2012 5:10 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Some videos of 12 week pup
Replies: 14
Views: 5021

Re: Some videos of 12 week pup

If it was me, I would make sure that my pup didn't catch any birds.
by Troy08er
Fri Jul 13, 2012 4:53 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: JD - My Llewllein Pup - 5 Months old
Replies: 13
Views: 5467

Re: JD - My Llewllein Pup - 5 Months old

Cool pics, really like the white flag :D .
by Troy08er
Fri Jul 13, 2012 4:51 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: New Pup
Replies: 7
Views: 2856

Re: New Pup

That's a cool name. Welcome to the forum and lets see some pics.
by Troy08er
Mon Jun 25, 2012 8:06 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Maya@ 5 months during training- youtube
Replies: 14
Views: 8468

Re: Maya@ 5 months during training

Ya, been doing that. When I walk in the back with the E/C she knows it play time.Thanks Let her start wearing it now while she is having fun. Then in a month when you start with it she associates it with good times. I let them start lugging it around as soon as they are big enought, that doesnt mean...
by Troy08er
Mon Jun 25, 2012 7:29 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Maya@ 5 months during training- youtube
Replies: 14
Views: 8468

Re: Maya@ 5 months during training

No,she's not e-collar conditioned. I'll start that work and shooting in about a month . At what age do you start e-collar conditioning and shooting. I have been using the PS/PF videos.Thanks
Sharon wrote:That's a fine looking dog.
I assume you only have the cord on so you take pics. ?
by Troy08er
Sun Jun 24, 2012 9:29 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Training pics
Replies: 5
Views: 1301

Re: Training pics

:D Nice
by Troy08er
Sun Jun 24, 2012 9:26 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Maya@ 5 months during training- youtube
Replies: 14
Views: 8468

Maya@ 5 months during training- youtube

Been running Maya the last week without any birds. My friend Tony doing the cord work while I take the video of Maya showing her style @ 5 months.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QBoGQcstiY&feature=plcp

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WcwNvqXfOE&feature=plcp
by Troy08er
Fri Jun 22, 2012 6:57 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: "Schooner" The Boat Dog
Replies: 7
Views: 1780

Re: "Schooner" The Boat Dog

:D Schooner looks right at home on the boat. Great pic.
by Troy08er
Fri Jun 22, 2012 6:52 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Training Pic's
Replies: 8
Views: 2318

Re: Training Pic's

Great pics, make sure you kepp us updated.
by Troy08er
Fri Jun 22, 2012 6:51 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Training pics...17 weeks
Replies: 9
Views: 2569

Re: Training pics...17 weeks

Great pic, make sure you keep us updated with some hunting pics.
by Troy08er
Fri Jun 22, 2012 6:46 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Some videos of 12 week pup
Replies: 14
Views: 5021

Re: Some videos of 12 week pup

Looks great,keep'em coming.
by Troy08er
Fri Jun 22, 2012 6:41 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New Little Girl
Replies: 16
Views: 4523

Re: New Little Girl

Nice,keep us udated on her training.
by Troy08er
Sat Jun 16, 2012 1:31 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Career Networking
Replies: 11
Views: 6168

Re: Career Networking

:D didn't see California on your list. Ok here's kind of a shot in the dark. I'm a marine corp vet that just graduated New Mexico State University with a B.A. in criminal justice. After talking with my wife we would really like to move out of NM. We definitely would like to stay in the west i.e Utah...
by Troy08er
Sat Jun 16, 2012 12:32 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pup's pointing!
Replies: 15
Views: 5221

Re: Pup's pointing!

:D Nice
by Troy08er
Sat Jun 16, 2012 12:03 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Rebel at 15 weeks pics
Replies: 7
Views: 2162

Re: Rebel at 15 weeks pics

I really like those livers, great looking GSP.
by Troy08er
Fri Jun 15, 2012 10:06 am
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: What kind of camera to buy
Replies: 38
Views: 33959

Re: What kind of camera to buy

Nice. Here are some pics I shot with it. img]http://i393.photobucket.com/albums/pp17/tornrnyboy72/dog%20training%20pics/DSCN1024.jpg[/img] http://i393.photobucket.com/albums/pp17/tornrnyboy72/dog%20training%20pics/DSCN1023.jpg http://i393.photobucket.com/albums/pp17/tornrnyboy72/dog%20training%20pic...
by Troy08er
Fri Jun 15, 2012 10:05 am
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: What kind of camera to buy
Replies: 38
Views: 33959

Re: What kind of camera to buy

Thanks for the info. http://snapsort.com/compare/Canon-S100-vs-Canon_PowerShot_G10 http://snapsort.com/compare/Canon-S100-vs-Fujifilm-X10 http://snapsort.com/compare/Canon-S100-vs-Nikon-P7100 http://thenewcamera.com/?p=6533 http://snapsort.com/compare/Canon-S100-vs-Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-LX5 info overl...
by Troy08er
Thu Jun 14, 2012 9:36 pm
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: What kind of camera to buy
Replies: 38
Views: 33959

Re: What kind of camera to buy

Thanks, that's the route I'm leaning towards. I've seen some pix shot with the G12, which you can probably find in that price range, and they're pretty "bleep" good. The real selling point is the video. The video is remarkable for a camera that fits in your pocket. Get yourself one of those tiny tri...
by Troy08er
Thu Jun 14, 2012 9:09 pm
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: What kind of camera to buy
Replies: 38
Views: 33959

Re: What kind of camera to buy

Another: http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g338/brianillinois/IMG_3588.jpg Nice pics. I just don't want the bulk and weight of the big cameras. Being a foot hunter,I'm already caring water for the dog,GPS,remote for e-collar,shells,first aid and more than likely a limit of quail and chukar :D.. J...
by Troy08er
Thu Jun 14, 2012 1:57 pm
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: What kind of camera to buy
Replies: 38
Views: 33959

Re: What kind of camera to buy

Troy, I have found the G9 to be a little slow for action pics. It is hard to keep up with moving subjects sometimes with the auto focus. Shooting in continuous mode is not that great either. You get (Normal: approx. 1.5 fps; AF: approx. 0.7 fps) with the G9 and (Normal: approx. 1.3 fps; AF: approx....
by Troy08er
Thu Jun 14, 2012 1:05 pm
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: What kind of camera to buy
Replies: 38
Views: 33959

Re: What kind of camera to buy

Thanks do think the G10 will handle the fast action pictures. Lets say clear pictures of a dog on point and covey breaking. Troy These were taken with a $150 fits in my pocket Samsung http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd407/ryan_garrison/Fishing/SNV34065.jpg http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd4...
by Troy08er
Thu Jun 14, 2012 12:28 pm
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: What kind of camera to buy
Replies: 38
Views: 33959

Re: What kind of camera to buy

Pentax and Olympus have a camera that is waterproof up to so many feet, shock,dust,crush proof. My buddy has the pentax and was showing me some pics on it. Looked good to my eye. Had some cool features also. Personally I think I would want something like this for carrying in the field. Do you know ...
by Troy08er
Thu Jun 14, 2012 12:23 pm
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: What kind of camera to buy
Replies: 38
Views: 33959

Re: What kind of camera to buy

[quote="brad27"]Troy, all the pictures in this thread were taken with the G9 except the last one. It is a good camera, but does have its limitations. http://gundogforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=79&t=34029 [/quotBrad nice pics,Is the g10 a step up. I really don't want to add a lot more weight & bulk...
by Troy08er
Thu Jun 14, 2012 12:07 pm
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: What kind of camera to buy
Replies: 38
Views: 33959

What kind of camera to buy

Just started looking for a compact camera to use in the field. What camera are you guys using or wish you had. I'm just starting out and been looking at the Canon G10. I can pick this up for around $300-400 range. Looking to take fast action pictures. Thanks
by Troy08er
Wed Jun 13, 2012 7:44 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: All day hunting endurance
Replies: 20
Views: 5339

Re: All day hunting endurance

Same here, unless it's a really hot day.
Elkhunter wrote:I have a hard time hunting for more than 2-3 hours at a time in chukar hills. So we usually hunt in the morning for 2-3 hours,eat lunch and drive to a new spot and hunt for 2-3 hours again. I wear out long before the dogs do.
by Troy08er
Wed Jun 13, 2012 7:39 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: pigeon work
Replies: 31
Views: 9523

Re: pigeon work

PERFECT STARTER. At this time, I only want her to stop on first scent and learn if she moves the bird will fly. I'm not adding any pressure at this time just building drive and having fun.We also ran into some quail valleys and she couldn't figure them out but really tuff conditions. I almost step o...
by Troy08er
Wed Jun 13, 2012 7:21 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Too close to breed?
Replies: 41
Views: 11125

Re: Too close to breed?

+1
ezzy333 wrote:Wouldn't be a bit concerned if it is what you like. Many dogs are bred tighter.

Ezzy
by Troy08er
Wed Jun 13, 2012 7:08 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: pigeon work
Replies: 31
Views: 9523

Re: pigeon work

Being a rookie trainer, thought I would start a youtube account for some advice good with the bad.
This is my first video and I had my recorder on the wrong screen, you'll see. No wind with dry hit around 90+ degrees.
Maya @ almost 5 months.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sly4jQAUJqs&feature=plcp
by Troy08er
Wed Jun 13, 2012 7:00 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: pigeon work
Replies: 31
Views: 9523

Re: pigeon work

Seen pics of your awesome boat, looks like you'll be chasing those yellowfin. Great looking lab. If you need a dog to hunt under on a few trips hit me up and I'll loan you Gator. Sorry on your lose. Take care. When the fish show, we should find a date that works for all of us, we could fit four if ...
by Troy08er
Wed Jun 13, 2012 6:55 pm
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: Howdy!
Replies: 5
Views: 1404

Re: Howdy!

Welcome to the forum,that's a great looking GSP.Keep us update on his training.
by Troy08er
Wed Jun 13, 2012 6:50 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: trainnig pics
Replies: 7
Views: 1899

Re: trainnig pics

:D Nice pics. Thanks Nice pics. Thanks
by Troy08er
Wed Jun 13, 2012 6:46 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: puppy pic
Replies: 16
Views: 5996

Re: puppy pic

Great looking pups.
by Troy08er
Tue Jun 12, 2012 6:36 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Easiest dogs to look at?
Replies: 57
Views: 21359

Re: Easiest dogs to look at?

Hard to go wrong with pup pics, Maya at 9 weeks. :D
by Troy08er
Tue Jun 12, 2012 5:07 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Great trial dog, great bird dog - One in the same?
Replies: 282
Views: 144556

Re: Great trial dog, great bird dog - One in the same?

Can some one post the AF/AKC wild bird only field trials. Thanks
by Troy08er
Mon Jun 11, 2012 1:41 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Short vid from NSTRA Performance Classic
Replies: 9
Views: 2365

Re: Short vid from NSTRA Performance Classic

Great looking grounds. Looked like a lot of fun. Do you know the breeding on the winner. Thanks
by Troy08er
Mon Jun 11, 2012 1:35 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Working some birds this morning.
Replies: 4
Views: 911

Re: Working some birds this morning.

Nice looking hounds . Great pictures and keep them comming.
by Troy08er
Mon Jun 11, 2012 11:56 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: pigeon work
Replies: 31
Views: 9523

Re: pigeon work

Seen pics of your awesome boat, looks like you'll be chasing those yellowfin. Great looking lab. If you need a dog to hunt under on a few trips hit me up and I'll loan you Gator. Sorry on your lose. Take care.
by Troy08er
Mon Jun 11, 2012 11:49 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: GSP Pup (Lots of Pictures)
Replies: 13
Views: 4094

Re: GSP Pup (Lots of Pictures)

She's looks great. Keep us updated on her training.
by Troy08er
Mon Jun 11, 2012 11:44 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Working the ladies
Replies: 6
Views: 1464

Re: Working the ladies

Looking awesome. Always nice to check out training pictures during the off season.
by Troy08er
Sun Jun 10, 2012 6:26 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Is your breed the best?
Replies: 21
Views: 5843

Re: Is your breed the best?

Sound like your on the right track by going out and see them.Good luck
by Troy08er
Sun Jun 10, 2012 4:01 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Easiest dogs to look at?
Replies: 57
Views: 21359

Re: Easiest dogs to look at?

Great picture. Setter no cuestion!! Then a white dog http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/1518/hunterconnikon.jpg http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/355/p3200008.jpg http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/5153/96050964.jpg http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/4961/hunterchapalaur1.jpg http://img179.imagesha...
by Troy08er
Sat Jun 09, 2012 9:42 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: pigeon work
Replies: 31
Views: 9523

Re: pigeon work

+1 that e-collar she has on isn't turned on, It's all about having fun. Thanks

quote="AZ Brittany Guy"]She looks great. let her chase and build prey drive......just dont't let her catch. The first year is HER year. let her be a pup.[/quote]
by Troy08er
Sat Jun 09, 2012 9:33 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: A little bird work this morning
Replies: 6
Views: 1565

Re: A little bird work this morning

Nice, like the B/W's :D.
by Troy08er
Sat Jun 09, 2012 9:21 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: pigeon work
Replies: 31
Views: 9523

Re: pigeon work

My friend Shepp's VZ. He's been doing awesome.
by Troy08er
Sat Jun 09, 2012 9:16 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: pigeon work
Replies: 31
Views: 9523

Re: pigeon work

Few pics from todays training. Maya looking really good at almost 5 mounts. I have the launcher behind the big bush on the right. Maya stopping on first scent.
by Troy08er
Fri Jun 08, 2012 8:21 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Wild Birds Holding For Pointing Dogs - A Misconception
Replies: 46
Views: 11249

Re: Wild Birds Holding For Pointing Dogs - A Misconception

I agree with Elkhunter on the chukars, I also chase those valley quail,which usually will be in bigger coveys than chukar (50-200) birds.On the valleys usually you'll have one bird break(wild flush) causing most of the covey to follow.After the break theyl'll usually hold really tight. After the wil...