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by NC Quailhunter
Fri Feb 09, 2024 1:15 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Eastern GSP Trainer
Replies: 3
Views: 433

Re: Eastern GSP Trainer

Grayson Guyer at Lost Highway Kennels in Winston-Salem NC. Give him a call and you won't be let down.
by NC Quailhunter
Tue Aug 15, 2023 10:29 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Always a hard choice.....
Replies: 15
Views: 6877

Re: Always a hard choice.....

Sharon, I am terribly sorry to hear about your loss; one that has been with us so long is never easy to lose. They find a way into our hearts.
by NC Quailhunter
Wed Mar 22, 2023 7:47 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: A bad day
Replies: 13
Views: 5610

Re: A bad day

Don I am so sorry to hear this. My condolences to you and family.
by NC Quailhunter
Wed Dec 07, 2022 1:02 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Best hunt yet!
Replies: 10
Views: 3335

Re: Best hunt yet!

You are correct, that is the perfect day in the uplands. Enjoy the time in the field with her as the memories will last a lifetime for both of you. Well done.
by NC Quailhunter
Tue May 24, 2022 8:05 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Favorite print?
Replies: 29
Views: 12423

Re: Favorite print?

My favorite is a Terry Redlin one called Hillside Double.
by NC Quailhunter
Wed May 11, 2022 1:26 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Favorite print?
Replies: 29
Views: 12423

Re: Favorite print?

My favorite print is Hillside Double by Robert Abbett.
by NC Quailhunter
Tue Sep 28, 2021 11:37 am
Forum: Events
Topic: CFGSPC AKC Hunting Tests Oct 23-24, 2021
Replies: 2
Views: 4065

Re: CFGSPC AKC Hunting Tests Oct 23-24, 2021

This is a great club. I ran my first ever hunt test with these guys and gals and they were more than accommodating of me and my questions.
I hope you guys have a successful test and auction.
by NC Quailhunter
Tue May 04, 2021 7:25 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Stormy and Sis pup at one year
Replies: 11
Views: 4084

Re: Stormy and Sis pup at one year

As always Don a beautiful red dog. I am not surprised that Stormy threw a pup like that.
by NC Quailhunter
Tue Apr 27, 2021 10:43 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Start of aggression need to fix
Replies: 4
Views: 2570

Re: Start of aggression need to fix

This ^^^
by NC Quailhunter
Wed Oct 21, 2020 10:18 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: One of my Sis and Stormy pup's in Colorado
Replies: 5
Views: 3418

Re: One of my Sis and Stormy pup's in Colorado

That is a great looking red he has there. He is going to have a lot of fun.
by NC Quailhunter
Mon Jul 20, 2020 1:15 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: A couple of pictures from today's training
Replies: 6
Views: 3496

Re: A couple of pictures from today's training

Those are some great looking setters
by NC Quailhunter
Fri Apr 24, 2020 1:51 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Looking for pigeons
Replies: 10
Views: 5494

Re: Looking for pigeons

Go on the Facebook page NC Bird hunters. there is a woman there selling pigeons. I can't remember the price. She is in Apex. Hope this helps.
by NC Quailhunter
Wed Mar 18, 2020 1:01 pm
Forum: Tributes to the Departed
Topic: Goodbye Little Lady
Replies: 18
Views: 11113

Re: Goodbye Little Lady

I am sorry to hear of the loss of your little lady. One day, I believe, we will all get to hunt over our dogs again.
by NC Quailhunter
Thu Dec 05, 2019 10:39 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Videos of our Upland Season
Replies: 6
Views: 3597

Re: Videos of our Upland Season

That looked like a good time. Thanks for sharing.
by NC Quailhunter
Thu Oct 24, 2019 6:15 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New Member and gun dog owner
Replies: 9
Views: 5961

Re: New Member and gun dog owner

Welcome to the group. South of you is the Sandhills Pointing Breeds Club. They are in Jackson Springs. They have the grounds and the knowledge to help you out. I would start there. Also if you are interested in the versatile dog thing there is the Tarheel Chapter of NAVHDA in Lillington and the Caro...
by NC Quailhunter
Sun Oct 20, 2019 5:20 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Beretta 686 20 gauge
Replies: 10
Views: 11025

Re: Beretta 686 20 gauge

You are going to love it. I just got one in 28 gauge and really enjoying it. Congratulations and enjoy.
by NC Quailhunter
Thu Sep 26, 2019 9:27 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: One Step Closer
Replies: 8
Views: 8195

Re: One Step Closer

Way to go Mike. Keep it up. You do some good stuff with those retrievers.
by NC Quailhunter
Thu Sep 05, 2019 3:06 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New Pheasant Mount.......
Replies: 6
Views: 3588

Re: New Pheasant Mount.......

Beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
by NC Quailhunter
Fri Aug 30, 2019 7:55 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: 10,000 miles
Replies: 25
Views: 16368

Re: 10,000 miles

Have a great season. Hopefully a trip report and photos will follow.
by NC Quailhunter
Wed Aug 21, 2019 9:46 am
Forum: Training
Topic: It's good for the soul!
Replies: 4
Views: 3165

Re: It's good for the soul!

That sounds a very satisfying time with that dog. Good Job making it all stick in the beginning.
by NC Quailhunter
Thu Aug 15, 2019 10:34 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Sis is growing up!
Replies: 4
Views: 2465

Re: Sis is growing up!

Looking good. she is going to compliment Stormy nicely.
by NC Quailhunter
Wed May 22, 2019 10:34 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Ironfire's Twisted Sister
Replies: 10
Views: 4214

Re: Ironfire's Twisted Sister

Great looking pup. I am really liking the red dogs. Looking forward to seeing her grow and the mischief that she gets into.
by NC Quailhunter
Wed May 08, 2019 8:24 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: 9 more days
Replies: 1
Views: 1879

Re: 9 more days

I am looking forward to seeing the Ironfire pup. If he is anything like Stormy it will be a pretty dynamic pair that you will have. Pictures are required for future posts. Good luck.
by NC Quailhunter
Mon Apr 22, 2019 10:42 am
Forum: Tributes to the Departed
Topic: Thanks, Ezzy333
Replies: 41
Views: 31905

Re: Thanks, Ezzy333

Rest in Peace Ezzy. Thanks for all you did for us both on this board and in this country.
by NC Quailhunter
Thu Apr 04, 2019 1:40 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New puppy about ready
Replies: 7
Views: 5046

Re: New puppy about ready

This is exciting news. I am sure you are more than ready for a puppy.
As always I love the Stormy picture. He is an amazing dog both in ability and in looks.
by NC Quailhunter
Thu Feb 14, 2019 10:05 am
Forum: Training
Topic: The value of the force fetch.
Replies: 42
Views: 19958

Re: The value of the force fetch.

I am going to answer by saying I have been on both sides. All my dogs prior to the one that I have were strong natural retrievers and did not ever refuse to fetch something for me. Whether it was in water on land or in some thick brush. So I never really had any use for it. This was in my ignorance ...
by NC Quailhunter
Tue Jan 22, 2019 2:53 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Is too much bathing bad for them?
Replies: 4
Views: 4211

Re: Is too much bathing bad for them?

My setter lives in the house also. After he gets into the muddy creeks and ditches he gets a bath with the hose on the tailgate. During the season this is almost weekly and I have not noticed and ill effects.
by NC Quailhunter
Fri Jan 18, 2019 7:25 am
Forum: Tributes to the Departed
Topic: Thanks, Ezzy333
Replies: 41
Views: 31905

Re: Thanks, Ezzy333

Thank you Ezzy for the advice and the frustrations, when I didn't want to accept that I was wrong about something, and always putting the dogs first. Your dedication to the forum and to us is appreciated. Get well soon.
by NC Quailhunter
Fri Dec 21, 2018 12:58 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: NC VA woodcock
Replies: 2
Views: 4075

Re: NC VA woodcock

Found a couple on camp Lejeune last weekend. Hopefully get into them and some Quail tomorrow.
by NC Quailhunter
Fri Dec 21, 2018 12:57 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Merry Christmas
Replies: 15
Views: 12432

Re: Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas Sharon and to all on GDF. I hope it is a safe and Happy holiday season for all.
by NC Quailhunter
Wed Dec 19, 2018 6:18 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dogtra Pathfinder
Replies: 7
Views: 4150

Re: Dogtra Pathfinder

That I am not sure of. I haven't been lucky enough to get somewhere where the phone is out of service. Sorry about that.
by NC Quailhunter
Tue Dec 18, 2018 11:52 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dogtra Pathfinder
Replies: 7
Views: 4150

Re: Dogtra Pathfinder

I have used mine in NC and Florida. I just start it up and it loads the area that I am in. I personally have not had an issue with the map.
Hope this helps.
by NC Quailhunter
Mon Oct 29, 2018 3:13 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Chukar
Replies: 13
Views: 7875

Re: Chukar

Wish we had them in the wild around here. Looks likes fun.
by NC Quailhunter
Mon Oct 01, 2018 9:31 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Just got a call from trainer: Advice needed
Replies: 62
Views: 18375

Re: Just got a call from trainer: Advice needed

I am glad that the negative experience with that trainer didn't seem to matter much. Get with a Shorthair club or a NAVHDA Chapter and I am sure you will get the help you need to get the pup on the right track. I am glad that you got your pup out of that place. Also a twelve o'clock tail doesn't fin...
by NC Quailhunter
Wed Aug 29, 2018 10:07 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: SHORTER DAYS COMING ~ A photograph.
Replies: 5
Views: 3010

Re: SHORTER DAYS COMING ~ A photograph.

I am looking forward to the shorter days and cooler temps. Can't come soon enough.
by NC Quailhunter
Fri Aug 24, 2018 8:47 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Retrieval issues
Replies: 5
Views: 2572

Re: Retrieval issues

gonehuntin' wrote:Your problem is not in the retrieve, it's an obedience issue with the HERE command. Teach HERE and the retrieve will clean up.
I agree. I had a similar issue and reinforce the obedience and it straightened out the concern.
by NC Quailhunter
Mon Aug 13, 2018 10:03 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New pup
Replies: 2
Views: 4707

Re: New pup

Congrats on the new puppy. This one and Stormy should make a nice brace on the ground together. Pictures are a must as you know.
Looking forward to reading about the chaos that is puppies.
by NC Quailhunter
Sat Aug 04, 2018 6:56 pm
Forum: Tributes to the Departed
Topic: good by aj
Replies: 2
Views: 7589

Re: good by aj

Condolences on the loss of your buddy. He will be at the bridge waiting for you.
by NC Quailhunter
Thu Jul 26, 2018 6:26 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Puppy on the way
Replies: 6
Views: 3345

Re: Puppy on the way

Congratulations on getting a new pup. I can't wait to see the pics. Also as I have said before you can never post enough of Stormy. that is a great looking dog and a true representative of the breed.
by NC Quailhunter
Fri Jun 22, 2018 11:38 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: I am looking for field-quality Irish setter pups.
Replies: 65
Views: 35431

Re: I am looking for field-quality Irish setter pups.

Dakotazeb wrote:Check out Firefly Farm and Kennel in Colorado. http://www.fireflyfarmandkennel.com/
+1 The Hidalgo family produce some nice red dogs.
by NC Quailhunter
Wed Jun 13, 2018 10:16 am
Forum: Training
Topic: New Stormy photo's from yesterday
Replies: 4
Views: 2680

Re: New Stormy photo's from yesterday

Great pictures of a beautiful dog. I can look at pictures of that dog all day.
by NC Quailhunter
Thu Apr 26, 2018 6:39 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Sad Day
Replies: 12
Views: 4671

Re: Sad Day

Sorry to hear about the loss of your dog. It is never easy.
by NC Quailhunter
Mon Apr 09, 2018 5:33 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Stormy almost ran by this one!
Replies: 10
Views: 4708

Re: Stormy almost ran by this one!

I really enjoy seeing the pics of Stormy doing his thing. Soon a Red Setter is going to reside here.
by NC Quailhunter
Tue Mar 27, 2018 11:10 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Picked up a pup today
Replies: 12
Views: 5792

Re: Picked up a pup today

There is excitement in his eyes. Good luck and look forward to hearing about the adventures you guys share.
by NC Quailhunter
Thu Mar 15, 2018 11:49 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Stormy
Replies: 7
Views: 6774

Re: Stormy

Man I love the look of that dog. I am slowly heading towards a red dog.
by NC Quailhunter
Wed Mar 14, 2018 5:35 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Water in the field
Replies: 16
Views: 7876

Re: Water in the field

[quote="Dakotazeb"]I carry a small collapsible bowl like the one in the link below. I attach it to my WingWorks vest.

https://www.chewy.com/cozy-courier-pet- ... /dp/152260[/quote

This is what I do also.
by NC Quailhunter
Fri Feb 09, 2018 11:26 am
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: New member from Maine
Replies: 7
Views: 3514

Re: New member from Maine

Welcome to the forum. That is a good looking Brittany you have there.
by NC Quailhunter
Wed Feb 07, 2018 7:36 am
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: Dogtra Pathfinder
Replies: 28
Views: 31071

Re: Dogtra Pathfinder

This is my first season with a Pathfinder. It has made my hunts a lot less stressful. I have been losing my hearing and can not hear the bell that my dog was wearing. Now I can get a location on him anytime I feel I need to. It has held up to snow, Rain and a skunk blast. It is a quality tool and I ...
by NC Quailhunter
Thu Jan 11, 2018 2:06 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Gordon Setter
Replies: 43
Views: 23967

Re: Gordon Setter

Ran my LS in our first hunt test in December. Saw a couple of really nice Gordons at that event. Small and energetic. Different from the ones that a buddy of mine hunted with around here.