AKC Gundog Nationals
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there is the link to get some update on the trials sounds like nice dog work but those Blue Birds days are proving pretty hard to produce the birds
there is the link to get some update on the trials sounds like nice dog work but those Blue Birds days are proving pretty hard to produce the birds
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Well, if ya can't run with the big dogs, ya won't get ON the porch.....
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You're right, they ran last weekCajun Casey wrote:Well, if ya can't run with the big dogs, ya won't get ON the porch.....
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Yeah, and my fav made the winner look good. Stupid truck.....ElhewPointer wrote:You're right, they ran last weekCajun Casey wrote:Well, if ya can't run with the big dogs, ya won't get ON the porch.....
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Think over the years there have been plenty of the "big boys" that went birdless at Ames. At an event like this, birds are where they are.... the good ones will find them. Just gotta hope that the handlers can then find the dog when the dog finds the birds. From accounts so far, those finding birds have been buried pretty deep.
Reports from there are few and far between, but we are starting to hear stuff.
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Reports from there are few and far between, but we are starting to hear stuff.
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How come Kinze from brace 6, day 1, is out of contention for a callback if she is the only one who made it around clean with bird work?
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She is not the only one that made it around. Bodie had a real good run too.
There is a complete synopsis at https://www.facebook.com/groups/265795523432769/
The page is 2012 AKC Pointing Breed Gun Dog Championship. I am posting synopsis of each day's events there.
There is a complete synopsis at https://www.facebook.com/groups/265795523432769/
The page is 2012 AKC Pointing Breed Gun Dog Championship. I am posting synopsis of each day's events there.
bb560m wrote:How come Kinze from brace 6, day 1, is out of contention for a callback if she is the only one who made it around clean with bird work?
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I think you nailed it. The dogs are probably more adaptable than the handlers.fuzznut wrote:Think over the years there have been plenty of the "big boys" that went birdless at Ames. At an event like this, birds are where they are.... the good ones will find them. Just gotta hope that the handlers can then find the dog when the dog finds the birds. From accounts so far, those finding birds have been buried pretty deep.
Reports from there are few and far between, but we are starting to hear stuff.
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Non productive is probably a DQ at an event like this. How come no dog of the day on day 1?JuliaH wrote:She is not the only one that made it around. Bodie had a real good run too.
There is a complete synopsis at https://www.facebook.com/groups/265795523432769/
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bb560m wrote:How come Kinze from brace 6, day 1, is out of contention for a callback if she is the only one who made it around clean with bird work?
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bummer one dog was called out of contention went to deep in the cover after 13 minutes gone handler had to pull out the garmin to find the dog which dog was found on point rough start
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Everyone working this trial are working pretty hard right now. Only 6 braces first day, but the folks working this trial are not just sitting around. We can enjoy the synopses (pl) and enjoy the trial and appreciate the workers, instead of grumbling about it and be happier people I expect.
bb560m wrote:Non productive is probably a DQ at an event like this. How come no dog of the day on day 1?JuliaH wrote:She is not the only one that made it around. Bodie had a real good run too.
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bb560m wrote:How come Kinze from brace 6, day 1, is out of contention for a callback if she is the only one who made it around clean with bird work?
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I think the FB page is great and I really enjoy it and appreciate the effort. Considering that AKC does not cover this event well on their site and FB makes it even more valuable.
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Ditto me... at least we are getting the information.... AKC is supposed to have it but there are hoops to jump thru. FB is going to be pretty simple as long as Trish has time to get the information shared
Cajun Casey wrote:I think the FB page is great and I really enjoy it and appreciate the effort. Considering that AKC does not cover this event well on their site and FB makes it even more valuable.
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Who says the dog is out of contention?bb560m wrote:How come Kinze from brace 6, day 1, is out of contention for a callback if she is the only one who made it around clean with bird work?
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Wasn't listed as dog of the day - 0 shot.Wyndancer wrote:Who says the dog is out of contention?bb560m wrote:How come Kinze from brace 6, day 1, is out of contention for a callback if she is the only one who made it around clean with bird work?
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Not necessarily. But since it was day one and nobody was posted it doesn't look good. From what I understand just because a dog wasn't listed as "dog of the day" doesn't mean they won't make the call back. And just because a dog is listed doesn't mean they will make the call back either.
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Jody said they (Kinze) didn't make the call back and is now headed to OKlahoma. I asked the question on another forum about what they looked for because it sounded like a good clean run with one of only two dogs that found birds. Does it hurt you to run early if they only take 12?
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Ok finally getting the reports up on AKC for those that are opposed to Facebook http://www.akc.org/events/field_trials/ ... verage.cfm
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bb560m wrote: Non productive is probably a DQ at an event like this. How come no dog of the day on day 1?
Note that Doshe's Mason dog (11a) was birdless and was posted.
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Sounds as if Mason had a impressive race and was birdless.Note that Doshe's Mason dog (11a) was birdless and was posted.
Curious as to how can a dog without birdwork be posted a one of the "Dogs of the Day" though ?
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Because Dog of the Day doesn't mean anything.
What matters is what the judges are thinking, and remember "Any second series shall be at the discretion of the Judges."
What matters is what the judges are thinking, and remember "Any second series shall be at the discretion of the Judges."
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So in a AKC National Gun Dog Championship they could use a dog who never had birdwork in the 1st series in the 2nd series ?
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Sure.
In 2006 John Carrocio and I judged the ISCA NFT at Booneville. After all the dogs ran, we didn't have anything we liked for the National Champion that had birds. So we had the Chair gather the committee and we told them that we wanted as second series and the dogs we wanted. 3 of the 4 didn't have birds (the one that had birds wasn't seen pointing, but was found standing after a covey burst) and the Winner was one of the ones that didn't. It was either that or Withheld.
Didn't make many friends, but we got the dog right. The same dog won the next year as well.....validation of sorts.
On edit to clarify: The winner did have bird work in the second series of the 2006 ISCA NFC stake.
In 2006 John Carrocio and I judged the ISCA NFT at Booneville. After all the dogs ran, we didn't have anything we liked for the National Champion that had birds. So we had the Chair gather the committee and we told them that we wanted as second series and the dogs we wanted. 3 of the 4 didn't have birds (the one that had birds wasn't seen pointing, but was found standing after a covey burst) and the Winner was one of the ones that didn't. It was either that or Withheld.
Didn't make many friends, but we got the dog right. The same dog won the next year as well.....validation of sorts.
On edit to clarify: The winner did have bird work in the second series of the 2006 ISCA NFC stake.
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Grand Junction TN is under tornado watch now
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Not a good day for weather, as Kansas, Missouri and Kentucky found out last night. Hope everyone stays safe and the event gets to proceed without incident.JuliaH wrote:Grand Junction TN is under tornado watch now
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If the dog does something very exceptional in the judges eyes even with out bird work that can call a dog back for the second series BUT that dog better have another quality run WITH bird work or it can not be considered for placement for an AKC placement..as in AKC a dog must have bird work to be considered.
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Page 36
http://www.akc.org/pdfs/rulebooks/RFTPNT.pdf
A dog that does not point cannot be placed. A
dog should not be called back to point after the running
of its brace except under the most extreme and
unusual circumstances.
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does something very exceptional in the judges eyes
I never understood that rule to mean that if the dog did something "exceptional" in the judges eyes they would call them back. I have gathered that in most judges opinion that "extreme and unusual" which resulted in lack of bird work would most likely be lack of bird work for every dog in the event. Usually when a dog or two find birds in a stake the "extreme and unusual" goes out the window. I think I have only seen one derby stake that conditions warranted a callback due to "extreme and unusual conditions". Would be interesting to hear others opinions on there interpretation of this rule.Page 36
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A dog that does not point cannot be placed. A
dog should not be called back to point after the running
of its brace except under the most extreme and
unusual circumstances.
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Could be that the dog looked and handled where it made the judges seriously sit up in their saddles praying to see some bird to lock it in.
I hear that quite often where a dog had a super nice run but no bird work and therefore didn't place..being that this is a national trial with 12 dogs being called back for a second run sounds like the judges felt this dog was worth watching again
so with that said here is the format as per explain by the AKC Premium
http://www.akc.org/pdfs/events/field_tr ... m_list.pdf
I hear that quite often where a dog had a super nice run but no bird work and therefore didn't place..being that this is a national trial with 12 dogs being called back for a second run sounds like the judges felt this dog was worth watching again
so with that said here is the format as per explain by the AKC Premium
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FORMAT
The traditional format of the Gun Dog Championship has been modified
to fit the courses at Ames. The 2012 event will include one non-retrieving
Championship stake consisting of two series. Each series will be one hour in
length. Six braces will run per day – three in the morning and three in the
afternoon. There will be no running on Sundays. No ground will be covered twice
on the same day. Up to twelve dogs will be called back for a second series.
Placements will be awarded based on the dog’s combined performance from both
series. The trial will run on native quail and any other legally hunted upland
gamebirds that may be on the grounds – no birds will be released during the trial.
Both series will be judged in accordance with AKC Pointing Breed Gun Dog
standards. Judges will post “top dogs” on a daily basis. Being posted as a “top
dog” does not guarantee call-back.
Horseback handling is permitted; the host club will not provide horses.
AKC approved tracking collars used in accordance with AKC rules will be
permitted. Tracking collars will not be provided by the host club. All horses will
be kept at a FLAT WALK
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This a tough place to run at. Even the "National Championship" had lots of hours that were birdless. Being in the right place and time when birds are on the move. There were a "few" with 4-6 finds in the 3 hours. But there were a lot more of 1-2 hours then pick up with out birds.
I give these judges credit knowing how hard these grounds can be running on wild birds only. Not the usual AKC trial. Where 2-3 birds are released during every brace. We take it for granted they we will find 1-5 bird contacts in the hour. A little incite to what the pointer boys game is like. You haft to hunt for what is there. Definitely the luck of the draw. :roll:
The dog of the day I think is a guide as to what they are looking for. They have a long ways, and many dogs till the end. Lots of goods dogs to come. They most likely will be picking some of the dogs so far with birds for the final 12.
IMHO they are letting participants know they are looking for ground coverage the Dog Of Day put down along with solid bird work. That is what is going to win this National Championship. They are not going to put up a less than "National Caliber" dog as a Winner.
I give these judges credit knowing how hard these grounds can be running on wild birds only. Not the usual AKC trial. Where 2-3 birds are released during every brace. We take it for granted they we will find 1-5 bird contacts in the hour. A little incite to what the pointer boys game is like. You haft to hunt for what is there. Definitely the luck of the draw. :roll:
The dog of the day I think is a guide as to what they are looking for. They have a long ways, and many dogs till the end. Lots of goods dogs to come. They most likely will be picking some of the dogs so far with birds for the final 12.
IMHO they are letting participants know they are looking for ground coverage the Dog Of Day put down along with solid bird work. That is what is going to win this National Championship. They are not going to put up a less than "National Caliber" dog as a Winner.
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I added up all the finds and the time all the dogs were on the ground at The National. They averaged 1.25 finds per dog per hour.hi-tailyn wrote:This a tough place to run at. Even the "National Championship" had lots of hours that were birdless. Being in the right place and time when birds are on the move. There were a "few" with 4-6 finds in the 3 hours. But there were a lot more of 1-2 hours then pick up with out birds.
I give these judges credit knowing how hard these grounds can be running on wild birds only. Not the usual AKC trial. Where 2-3 birds are released during every brace. We take it for granted they we will find 1-5 bird contacts in the hour. A little incite to what the pointer boys game is like. You haft to hunt for what is there. Definitely the luck of the draw. :roll:
The dog of the day I think is a guide as to what they are looking for. They have a long ways, and many dogs till the end. Lots of goods dogs to come. They most likely will be picking some of the dogs so far with birds for the final 12.
IMHO they are letting participants know they are looking for ground coverage the Dog Of Day put down along with solid bird work. That is what is going to win this National Championship. They are not going to put up a less than "National Caliber" dog as a Winner.
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I heard that this is a one hour course, no birds being planted with multiple braces each day..... First brace of the day would have the best chance I guess.
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Bobs move a lot in the afternoon, too.
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Even with that you have multiple braces running through there each day, bird work will be sparse.Cajun Casey wrote:Bobs move a lot in the afternoon, too.
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Another good reason to have it at mile post 9 next year!
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Actually there are 3 braces in the morning, 3 in the afternoon, with no ground being covered twice in one day. I read/heard that birds were released sometime before the running of the Pointer Ch, but none before this event.
So, finding birds is certainly proving to be tough. And then there are the dogs finding birds, but the handlers not finding the dogs in time.
Tough event, tough to judge....gonna be an interesting ride all the way through.
This is probably a one time event at Ames. Glad it's happening, we'll just have to see how it all plays out.
Next year??????
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So, finding birds is certainly proving to be tough. And then there are the dogs finding birds, but the handlers not finding the dogs in time.
Tough event, tough to judge....gonna be an interesting ride all the way through.
This is probably a one time event at Ames. Glad it's happening, we'll just have to see how it all plays out.
Next year??????
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So far no birds pointed on the morning courses.
Half the dogs of the day have bird work, half with out.
This is more like actual Wild Bird Hunting. You haft to hunt for the birds. Like they say its hunting not catching.
A wild bird trial is like hunting on public land. Typical AKC trial is like hunting at a shooting preserve. There is a place for both.
Half the dogs of the day have bird work, half with out.
This is more like actual Wild Bird Hunting. You haft to hunt for the birds. Like they say its hunting not catching.
A wild bird trial is like hunting on public land. Typical AKC trial is like hunting at a shooting preserve. There is a place for both.
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It's not like wild bird hunting because its a field trial. Birds being farmed on the premisis and being released for an event last week is not wild birds.
Wild bird trials would be nice if there was no course and you followed the dog instead of handling the dog around the course.
Wild bird trials would be nice if there was no course and you followed the dog instead of handling the dog around the course.
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This is soooo funny. I love it!
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Plenty of opportunity for that in the early fall Prairie Ch's...Montana/ND/Sask.ultracarry wrote:
Wild bird trials would be nice if there was no course and you followed the dog instead of handling the dog around the course.
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I'm hurt, you didn't mention Idaho in there!! Hate to tell ya' but you still gotta handle your dog from point A to point B in wild bird trials. They don't just get turned loose like balloons in the wind ending up where they may with folks chasing 'em after 'em...well, the ones that win don't anyway!!Wyndancer wrote:Plenty of opportunity for that in the early fall Prairie Ch's...Montana/ND/Sask.ultracarry wrote:
Wild bird trials would be nice if there was no course and you followed the dog instead of handling the dog around the course.
Good luck to folks yet to run - time to put the thinking cap on and get aggressive. Froth that horse up and widen the courses a little. Don't end up birdless on a dry horse!!
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From the looks of www.noaa.gov, they better tie the horses down.
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ST. FRANCIS-TALLAHATCHIE-TATE-TIPPAH-TIPTON-TISHOMINGO-TUNICA-
UNION-WEAKLEY-YALOBUSHA-
1130 AM CST FRI MAR 2 2012
THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF EAST ARKANSAS...
THE MISSOURI BOOTHEEL...NORTH MISSISSIPPI...AND WEST TENNESSEE.
.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT
THERE IS A MODERATE RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS TODAY...MAINLY
EAST OF A LINE FROM DYERSBURG TENNESSEE TO OXFORD MISSISSIPPI
WITH A SLIGHT RISK FOR SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS THE REMAINDER OF
THE MIDSOUTH. THREATS FROM THESE STORMS INCLUDE VERY LARGE
HAIL...DAMAGING WINDS AND TORNADOES. THE GREATEST RISK OF OF
TORNADOES WILL BE ALONG AND EAST OF A LINE FROM UNION CITY TENNESSEE
TO IUKA MISSISSIPPI LATE THIS AFTERNOON. STORMS WILL CONTINUE INTO
THE EVENING HOURS...MAINLY NEAR THE TENNESSEE RIVER AND ALABAMA
STATE LINE.
ADDITIONALLY...STRONG GRADIENT WINDS ASSOCIATED WITH A STRONG
SURFACE LOW TRACKING TO THE GREAT LAKES WILL RESULT IN SUSTAINED
WINDS BETWEEN 25 AND 35 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH. WIND SPEEDS
SHOULD DIMINISH AFTER THE COLD FRONT PASSES EARLY THIS EVENING.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY
NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.
"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
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If you feel like you are banging your head against the wall, try using the door.
"When I hear somebody talk about a horse or cow being stupid, I figure its a sure sign that the animal has outfoxed them." Tom Dorrance
If you feel like you are banging your head against the wall, try using the door.
- ultracarry
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Re: AKC Gundog Nationals
My reference was for the tighter courses running treelines on liberated birds a week or so ago...DGFavor wrote:I'm hurt, you didn't mention Idaho in there!! Hate to tell ya' but you still gotta handle your dog from point A to point B in wild bird trials. They don't just get turned loose like balloons in the wind ending up where they may with folks chasing 'em after 'em...well, the ones that win don't anyway!!Wyndancer wrote:Plenty of opportunity for that in the early fall Prairie Ch's...Montana/ND/Sask.ultracarry wrote:
Wild bird trials would be nice if there was no course and you followed the dog instead of handling the dog around the course.
Good luck to folks yet to run - time to put the thinking cap on and get aggressive. Froth that horse up and widen the courses a little. Don't end up birdless on a dry horse!!
I'm also going to make the switch to shooting dog and bigger limited type stakes. My dog will be at the richardsons running in the hun and region ch.
Re: AKC Gundog Nationals
Sorry pardner....just that Montana should have been split into East Montana and West Montana at the time of statehood. That 770 miles across is like an ocean.DGFavor wrote:I'm hurt, you didn't mention Idaho in there!! Hate to tell ya' but you still gotta handle your dog from point A to point B in wild bird trials. They don't just get turned loose like balloons in the wind ending up where they may with folks chasing 'em after 'em...well, the ones that win don't anyway!!Wyndancer wrote:Plenty of opportunity for that in the early fall Prairie Ch's...Montana/ND/Sask.ultracarry wrote:
Wild bird trials would be nice if there was no course and you followed the dog instead of handling the dog around the course.
Good luck to folks yet to run - time to put the thinking cap on and get aggressive. Froth that horse up and widen the courses a little. Don't end up birdless on a dry horse!!
Dan
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Re: AKC Gundog Nationals
The trial this afternoon has been canceled...
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"When I hear somebody talk about a horse or cow being stupid, I figure its a sure sign that the animal has outfoxed them." Tom Dorrance
If you feel like you are banging your head against the wall, try using the door.
"When I hear somebody talk about a horse or cow being stupid, I figure its a sure sign that the animal has outfoxed them." Tom Dorrance
If you feel like you are banging your head against the wall, try using the door.
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Re: AKC Gundog Nationals
This is as close to a wild bird trial as you can get on quail. Not to be confused with the Real wild bird trials up North on Sharptail, Prairie Chicken, Chuckars, etc.
The quail at Ames Plantation are pre released in late fall and left for the few trials to run on, including this one. I did hear rumor that they may have released some a couple weeks prior to the "National Championship". Other wise they have become somewhat Wild and learned how to avoid predators, including those on horseback.
Wild is a great equalizer. Shows how you can work as a team Quietly. Those handlers are seeing all the non productive are yelling and screaming for their dogs to handle. The dogs get pointed, but by the time handler gets there the birds are scurrying away. More like Wild birds. When you are pheasant, grouse hunting are you yelling and barking commands to your dogs on where to go? You probably don't get many in the bag if you do. Quiet and ease of handle is the game.
Even when I hunt in TX, KS, ND I still handle my dogs to get from point A to point B. I let the dogs cover and search the country far and wide, to find birds that are not on my path. We are still handling to get to point B.
The North prairies and Wild birds is where all the Top competitors go to let their dogs learn and experience how to find and handle Wild birds and pen birds.
The quail at Ames Plantation are pre released in late fall and left for the few trials to run on, including this one. I did hear rumor that they may have released some a couple weeks prior to the "National Championship". Other wise they have become somewhat Wild and learned how to avoid predators, including those on horseback.
Wild is a great equalizer. Shows how you can work as a team Quietly. Those handlers are seeing all the non productive are yelling and screaming for their dogs to handle. The dogs get pointed, but by the time handler gets there the birds are scurrying away. More like Wild birds. When you are pheasant, grouse hunting are you yelling and barking commands to your dogs on where to go? You probably don't get many in the bag if you do. Quiet and ease of handle is the game.
Even when I hunt in TX, KS, ND I still handle my dogs to get from point A to point B. I let the dogs cover and search the country far and wide, to find birds that are not on my path. We are still handling to get to point B.
The North prairies and Wild birds is where all the Top competitors go to let their dogs learn and experience how to find and handle Wild birds and pen birds.
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Re: AKC Gundog Nationals
Weather.com looks really nasty, and tornadoes have touched down in Huntsville
kninebirddog wrote:The trial this afternoon has been canceled...
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Central Georgia