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Firemedic

I'm attending my first NSTRA trial next weekend. I'm pretty excited. I'm just going to watch though, I'm having a problem with Tucker not slamming onto rock solid points and STAYING on them without breaking, I think it is because he has been on so many running pheasant and no wild quail that don't ...

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The only thing I like about the trailer would be the room in the bed of the truck for luggage. And it would be a 10ft. 2 axle trailer. But it is a safety issue and a pain to pull nationwide. Problem would be finding a way to build a 6 hole double stacked dog box and fit the luggage in at the same t...

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Do you have a travel trailer you pull? If not, go with the trailer. That is why I have a box, not a trailer. I pull my camper everywhere the dogs and I go. Dog trailers that are designed right, do not bounce that bad when going down the road. But, you can also build a box with storage on the bottom....

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What is the best method of force fetch. I have the delmar smith DVD but it seems a bit complicated and it was done a while ago is there any other options or have the smith's done an update I also have the perfect start/finish but there is no ff. FF is not a job for amateurs. If this is your only do...

Firemedic

Both. You won't be sorry.

Firemedic

Your crazy. You can't use a duty gun in the field. A duty gun will have an 18 inch barrel. A field gun will have a 26" barrel. If you must use a Benelli M4. Review the 5th sentence. It states the following: "and then maby switch out barrles and take it to the field or shoot trap and or skeet"

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nikegundog wrote:We kept non-lethal ammo in a compartment in the squad, the weapon was always kept loaded with lethal. We didn't have a need for a dedicated non-lethal weapon.

Now that makes sense. Our Dept only has 2 dedicated non-lethal shotguns.

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Do you carry bean bag rounds? Have you looked at the Benelli M3? I personally have never seen a Deparment use the same gun for lethal/non-lethal rounds. They are clearly marked accordingly. Around here non-lethal guns are kept in the trunk and lethal in the passenger compartment of the squad car. L...

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nikegundog wrote:Silver is not a recognized color for labs and you could not trial it. The general theory is they are a cross between a lab and a wienheimer.

If he is asking for a dog that ranges 50-60 yards, do you think this is gonna be a trial dog?

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ezzy333 wrote:
Firemedic wrote:Get a silver pointing lab.

Why silver?

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It's my favorite color, plus what the OP is looking for is so hard to find, just like a lab that points and is silver.

Firemedic

Get a silver pointing lab.

Firemedic

nikegundog wrote:90% of all police shotguns is the Remington 870.

And the other 10% are usually the 11-87.

Firemedic

twofeathers wrote:What do you think about buying used? I've seen A-220 and 2-3 dc-30 collars for $350-$400. Bad idea? Not here by the way.

That is not a bad deal, I would be sure it functions before the purchase was made.

Firemedic

I think this thread is more about the everyday amatuers that have the time and want to do it all themselves. Aren't we all everyday amatuers? But the question really is what special feeling to you get when a pup you bought, and was pro trained and campaigned wins? I am sure we all would have some f...

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I guess I have the best of both worlds. I get to apprentice under a pro trainer, who gives me the tools and knowledge I need, and I get to trial my own dogs.

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This thread goes from a guy asking who uses a map/compass or gps to Canyon rescues and SPOT locators........ He asked about new technologies - and I think the SPOT is an excellent device. Regardless of whether using map and compass or GPS things can go wrong and this device will let someone know ri...

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This thread goes from a guy asking who uses a map/compass or gps to Canyon rescues and SPOT locators........

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Had to return my DC40 as it would lose contact with the collar at about 300 yards. Garmin claims it is a software problem. Picked up an almost new DC30 from a member here for $400 shipped and it works great. If you want to try the DC40,make sure you can return it as I'm sure you will. You paid 400....

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Cajun Casey wrote:That size will be fine for an adult GSP, unless he goes over eighty pounds.

Yup. And if it goes over 80 lbs, get a barn. Because then it's not a gsp, it's Clydesdale.

Firemedic

I have used the Astro product for aout 4 years now. The DC 30 collars are great, I cannot comment on the DC40. I ordered mine from LCS, seemed to be the lowest price. But beware, DO NOT use the holdster they sell, I have lost the 400.00 unit out of that thing!!!!!!! Just like any electronic, they ar...

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That is one of the perks of only working 9 days a month!

I save up all my vacation time for mid September to mid November. And I also have a very understanding wife!

Firemedic

Great pics, thanks for posting!

Firemedic

Here's a few more: http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k468/Capt1904/dogs121.jpg http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k468/Capt1904/dogs111.jpg Not a grouse, but my 2nd favorite bird hunting pipe: http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k468/Capt1904/Copyofhunting-dogs087.jpg A few from a rainy October day:...

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Here is a sample of my 2010 season. Opening weekend of WC in MI: http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k468/Capt1904/dogs104.jpg A brace from Sept 15th: http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k468/Capt1904/dogs112.jpg My year old, his first season, his third time in the grouse woods: http://i327.photobucke...

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If you do make it to Michigan, look me up and I'll take you to some great locations. I am off work the whole month of October, so I will already be there. I took out quite a few friends/trialers this year, and they never seen a day they couldn't have shot their limits. Sometimes within a few hours.

Firemedic

Oscoda is alot farther than 5-6 hours from KY. Its over 4 hours from the Ohio border.

Firemedic

birddog1968 wrote:
Firemedic wrote:Thanks for sharing. Looks cold right there, what ya recon the temp was?
Recon? ya mean Reckon Yankee Just messin with ya.

Oops. I reckon my spell check doesn't acknowledge hillbilly......

Firemedic

Thanks for sharing. Looks cold right there, what ya recon the temp was?

Firemedic

Agree! I am convinced that most people do not understand just what a choke does and what it doesn't do. Ezzy You are probably right. I am surprised by the number of people that I have hunted with over the years that had no clue. Charlie Is that why I cannot ever hit a grouse on the wing when I use ...

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birddog1968 wrote:choke has no effect on energy of a load at all.

So your telling me by using a full choke, which will shorten the shot string, you are not increasing the energy load by having a more simultaneous and direct impact?

Firemedic

Congrats!

Firemedic

You have to remember patterning steel shot is different than lead. Steel patterns a full choke size tighter than lead. You're right about that, so wouldn't using a full choke be counterproductive? I am very limited in waterfowl knowledge, as I only did it a few years. I always waited until I could ...

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You have to remember patterning steel shot is different than lead. Steel patterns a full choke size tighter than lead.

Firemedic

"What would you guys want to see in a bird dog show? What would make you watch it?" Well Trained Dogs and Good dog work instead of Renegade meat dogs,busting birds and stealing points .Most of the shows are more like a bird slaughter convention,focused on shooting as many birds as possible no matte...

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Frank, I never get tired of the cold, but hate the heat. You are welcome to come to Michigan and hunt. Between Sept 15th and November 15th, I only work 4 days. I take the whole month of October off and I am in Northern Michigan for almost 2 straight months bird hunting. It sucks to have to save up v...

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I took me a few to locate the birds in the pictures....lol Nice shot.

We had a banner season here in Michigan. I have never in my life seen so many birds the first month of the season. It was just like hitting a flight everytime we went out.

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Just for reference for you, My latest pup is 7 months old and still hasn't had gun intro, there is no hurry. It really is "intro" and has nothing to do with "breaking".....Just make sure pup is in full chase of a flying pigeon or quail when you fire the gun/pistol. Good Luck I agree. The two dogs I...

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Contact Dion @ Redhaw Supply.

He supplies all NSTRA handlers with their shell belts.

Here is a link with his phone number.
http://www.nstra.org/files/OfficialNSTRAClothing.pdf

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Here is the one I ordered back in April: http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k468/Capt1904/truckbox.jpg 58 inch full slideot drawer: http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k468/Capt1904/MTCK001.jpg Fan with stainless jailbar breezeway. Individual SS rods, not expanded metal like others: http://i327.photo...

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I ordered a 3 hole slide in with closet and bottom drawer, airing lights, closet hooks. it was around 4200. I'll see if I can find some pics for ya.

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What is your budget? I had a box built by Mountain Top Custom Kennel this year, and couldn't be happier.

www.MTCK.com

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