A Gun Dog Forum Event, Maybe?

[grant]

It would be cool to have a Gun Dog Forum event of some sort. Like a fun trial/hunt/cookout??? It would probably happen here:

http://www.cherokeehunting.com/

http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?ci ... =us&zoom=2

Its a plantation in N. GA.

Would you attend?

[Ayres]

It would have to be sometime during the summer I would expect, in order for many people to be able to attend. It might be a bigger incentive if it were also planned somewhat around a local field trial.

[QCBirddogs]

Grant,

You might want to think of starting regional events or get togethers.

I had a successful one at my old place for another board, we had 46 people show up. A great chance to meet new folks that are as nutty as we are about the mutts. The weekend lasted three days with cookouts dog training at my facility and a whole lot of fun!

I am in Oklahoma, and would be willing to host a training day for anyone interested. We have plenty of land, birds and training doo-dads!

Phil
REO

[12 Volt Man]

Sounds like a great idea.

I am probably the only "out West" member. So chances are, I would be unable to attend.

I say do it. I'll have my own training day while you guys have all the fun together. Then I will relive it through the pictures you could take.

[Colleen]

I'd love to, but that plantation is a good 6-7 hour drive from me. Unfortunately gun dog events in the Southeast are all either really far away (closest is usually Walhalla, SC, near the GA-NC-SC border) or it's just too expensive after factoring in the price of the event, gas and lodging.

But I would most definitely be interested in details if something were to be planned.

[ginia]

Maybe if there was something on the West Coast. There's quail in AZ, but we aren't against driving if we can keep it to about 6 hours or less (southern CA comes to mind).

[sudiegirl]

grant,
what a great idea!! good times to be had for all that attend!! eric and i would be interested if it is after may of 2005 (as we will be back that way and up for a weekend of fun!!) let us know!

[Doc Holiday]

The Ohio Connection would love to come down for a hunt in Georgia. We would like to do that sometime anyway. I went to the link you have and it looks like the prices are right.

[ward myers]

count me in ill be there
how about a meat dog stake they are always fun & useally no hard feelings

[ward myers]

we had a meat dog stake after 1 of our trials
the only rules were no cats & whoever had the most birds in the pouch won
i ran a spayed solid liver GSP female i rescued from the pound
in the event
im sitting here looking at the trophy as i type ,& swell up with pride & remember how much fun it was

[TAK]

Yes it is set in Utah all are welcome!

[Katies Dad]

I also think its a great idea but too far for me! I think the regional idea would be great!

[ward myers]

we will hold it hear in florida & take pics of dogs pointing quail under the palm trees