Gun Dog Forum

I thought it would be nice to see how many others are from Wisconsin.

I am 35 and live in Waterford which is about 20 miles South of Milwaukee.

Hello fellow Badger...I grew up in Waterford n moved on. Too many of my ghosts in that town i train there a lot though. Welcome...what hounds u running?

I actually grew up in Burlington. Left town for the greener pastures of the Army and when I returned Waterford was the destination because they have the best schools in the area.

I purchased a black lab pup but can't pick him up for another grueling two weeks.

Where did you get him from? Let me know if I can help in any way.

I grew up in Mequon. Graduated from UW Madison in 1994 and now I live in Oconomowoc.

Live in cottage grove near Madison.

Fellow Badgers and local Hawkeyes, Illini and Gophers...OK Sparty, Wolverines and Hoosiers too...check out our FTC and stop out to one of our field trials. We would love to meet you and have you join us.

http://www.12oclockftc.com/

Our CH trial is coming up in April at Pine Island around Portage. Let me know if I can answer any questions or offer directions.

Greetings,

I am 35 and have been calling the Metro Milwaukee area home the last nine years. I am originally from the northwoods of the state.

I went to college at Marquette and will be moving back to Milwaukee in June. Looking forward to hunting WI again, this time with a dog. Anyone wants company on a hunt, my policy is "have dog, will travel"

Not sure if I am shooting myself in the foot for saying this but my dog is coming from a private seller (no kennel). I am hoping I can pick him up next Sunday.

I know once he gets home I will have a ton of questions and will probably ask some of you local guys to meet up and offer some advice also.

Do the Wisconsin guys ever have a get together besides for trials or other competitions? Something more informal and more of a friendly meet and greet?

When I move I'll definitely be looking for folks to train with, that won't be until June though.

Eau Claire, WI here.

Eau claire WI my whole life. Started bird hunting with a dog 8 years ago and have realized I am in a pretty good all around spot.

There are a lot of training "groups" around WI, from NAVHDA to waterfowl groups to pointing dog groups. Let me know if I can help point you in the right direction. Our club does not hold "training days" (like the NAVHDA group does) but many of us get together and run/train dogs.

https://www.facebook.com/12OclockFtc

Once I get this dog situation figured out and have one I will be looking for some groups.

A waterfowl group sounds right up my alley. My dog is gonna be solely used for waterfowl and pheasant.

Nate, after you get your pup and have him well socialized - and right around 6 months or so, give Tom a call at Dale Creek. He is just west of Waterford in Honey Creek. Schedule an evaluation with him. He is a great resource for training and help. http://www.dalecreekgundogs.com/index.html Then you can decide which way to progress with your training.

Northern Wis, Phelps area, Vilas Cty, to many people south of the Mason Dixon Line (Hwy 29), not enough birds

Rod W wrote:Northern Wis, Phelps area, Vilas Cty, to many people south of the Mason Dixon Line (Hwy 29), not enough birds

Use to come up there grouse hunting every year Rod. Have a friend who lives in St. Germain. How were the bird numbers this year?

Grew up in Fond du Lac have lived in Wausau for the last 21 years

I'm located in the Eau Claire area. Been here for almost two years. I'm originally from Minnesota.

Born, raised, and still living in Wausau.

Sturgeon Bay, Wi. No birds here. I go North and bug Rod.

Oops, forgot. I'm 68+. No wonder I forgot.

Live rural Baraboo am 9 miles from Pine Island if any of you ever want to play or hunt.

Just moved to Franklin and brought home my new GSP pup about two weeks ago. I am originally from around Green Bay. Would be very interested in meeting people to train/learn/hunt. Go Badgers!

Grew up around the Green Bay area. Just moved to Franklin area and brought home my GSP pup. Looking to learn places to hunt upland next fall and train at.

gonehuntin' wrote:Sturgeon Bay, Wi. No birds here. I go North and bug Rod.

Oops, forgot. I'm 68+. No wonder I forgot.

Are you coming up this weekend? Are you out of the snow? We have that sloppy schmitt all over the place, here! Sure put a damper on my season!

I was going to pm you and see if we could meet this weekend. Now they're saying rain so I won't come up if it rains. My back went out this week and I'm in pretty tough shape right now. Did we get even ONE full weekend without rain in Oct or Nov.? I feel like a muskrat!

Since the following is Wisconsin related, I thought to throw it in this thread. The DNR is still deciding about the master plan of Rainbow Springs in Mukwonago WI. There is interest from retriever and pointer circles to push for a class II training grounds. The DNR is still taking on usage requests from the public, but not for long, with what to have done to this property. Please take the time this month to send an email to the DNR official listed on the right hand side of the following link:

http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/Lands/MasterPla ... rnKettles/

With your support, Southeast Wisconsin can have a great location for foot handling trials and tests that will ease the demands on two properties we already utilize very often.

Just saw this. I'm in the Green Bay area. Looks like I'm taking the next couple weekend off of bird hunting to let the gun deer hunters have some fun. Dogs are not going to be happy with me.

I live in Manitowoc. I am loving every minute with my 21 month old gsp. we are definitely learning together.

Currently live in Madison. Lot's of family in Waukesha/Milwaukee and am there quite often too.

Does anyone in the Milwaukee area know of a place to buy pigeons for training? Or other birds? Green Bay area would work too I am up near there alot as well.

Check/watch http://www.lake-link.com/forums/Dogs-and-Dog-Training/ Lots of WI guys on there...classifieds too

Hello, I am looking to buy a new 12 gauge semi-auto for next season. I am looking to use it for waterfowl and upland so looking for light weight and probably waterfowl camo. 1. Any recommendations? Looking to spend $500 to $1,000. 2. I am looking at both new and used. Does anyone know of a good gun store/pawn shop that usually carries a good selection in the South East Wisconsin area?

-Thanks, WISCO

Hey Wisco,

Sent you a pm.

Anyone have any good public places to training and run and train my GSP near the Milwaukee area. Southern Milwaukee perferably. I like to take my GSP to places with either wood cover or some fields. I just like to take her to new places when ever I can but being new to the area I dont know of many places yet.
Thanks !

Richard Bong State Rec. Area - down in Kenosha County http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/richardbong/
Ottawa in the Southern Kettle Moraine (south of Dousman off hwy 67) http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/kms/
The Kettle Moraine NAVHDA Chapter used to lease land up around Lomira/Campbellsport - Google them
Build some relationships (pay for some birds/training) with a few trainers in the area - Tom at Dale Creek Gundogs, Jeff at Lumpy's Kennels, etc...

WISCO_GSP wrote:Hello, I am looking to buy a new 12 gauge semi-auto for next season. I am looking to use it for waterfowl and upland so looking for light weight and probably waterfowl camo. 1. Any recommendations? Looking to spend $500 to $1,000. 2. I am looking at both new and used. Does anyone know of a good gun store/pawn shop that usually carries a good selection in the South East Wisconsin area?

-Thanks, WISCO

Daanie Ace Hardware----Oostburg,Wi 920-564-2338 Todd is an excellent guy, give him a call and let him know what you are after.

Grew up in Muskego, joined the Army, went to school in Stevens Point and landed in the U.P. of Michigan. I have a cabin in Tipler, WI.

Recently relocated to campbellsport I've got a bunch of shorthairs and a pointer.

Vesper WI which is between Wisconsin Rapids and Marshfield. One four month old GSP that has been a blast so far to have around.

Oshkosh, WI

Hey fellow Wisconsinites! I will be getting a gwp in July. I am sure questions will come once I get him. I have had labs all my life but wanted a change. I grew up in Chippewa Falls and I now live in Bloomer, WI

Originally from Minneapolis suburbs but have lived in Hudson WI for 12 years. Have a 3-1/2 yr old GSP and have had a blast hunting pheasants even when there aren't any rooster around we still enjoy a beautiful point on Hens. I don't know enough about grouse hunting and I think I just need to give it up with him in the woods. He ranges pretty far and I hear the beating of wings through the trees a long way off. If someone tries to get a Wisconsin gathering together, I would be up for it.

Prentice, WI here. About 1.5 hours north of Marshfield.

Beaver Dam Wi

Oak creek,Wi