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by JonnyNC
Sat Sep 13, 2014 4:10 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: my new blog
Replies: 2
Views: 1392

Re: my new blog

I live in the Charlotte area
by JonnyNC
Sat Sep 13, 2014 11:59 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: my new blog
Replies: 2
Views: 1392

my new blog

Howdy folks, Well I didn't get to take a trip out West last fall, so this fall I'm making up for it with a trip to Montana. I decided to chronicle my trip and the lead-up to the trip by creating a blog. I really just put it together as a diary for myself and family/close friends but I figured I'd sh...
by JonnyNC
Thu Sep 11, 2014 3:34 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Montana prairie grouse
Replies: 7
Views: 3532

Re: Montana prairie grouse

Good luck Uplandish! Hope the weather cooperates with you. Be sure and post some pics of the hunt.
by JonnyNC
Thu Jul 17, 2014 9:28 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Need hunting pics ASAP
Replies: 34
Views: 19666

Re: Need hunting pics ASAP

Hahaha, i'd love to see how people would react to that moose in the back of the truck here in the city where I live. They'd try to have you arrested as a terrorist. Of course they all eat meat, they just want to pretend it grows on trees
by JonnyNC
Fri May 23, 2014 6:55 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Serious, he needs a raise?
Replies: 10
Views: 5519

Re: Serious, he needs a raise?

They should set it up so that these guys HAVE TO LIVE IN THEIR HOME DISTRICT, among the people that they are representing, not in DC. With technology being what it is (telepresence, email etc.), they could easily vote and do all the things they need to do from home. Private individuals do it all the...
by JonnyNC
Wed Feb 19, 2014 11:15 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Our President Deserves an Award
Replies: 128
Views: 54726

Re: Our President Deserves an Award

Well my family health insurance went up 225% because of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare). Obama and the democrat party are SOLELY responsible for that. So don't give me this line about "we're all to blame." I am not to blame. People who believe that government programs are going to solve all thei...
by JonnyNC
Tue Feb 18, 2014 1:26 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Our President Deserves an Award
Replies: 128
Views: 54726

Re: Our President Deserves an Award

Blame George W. Bush for the mess we're in?? That is hilarious. Obama has been president for almost 6 years now. At some point he has to start taking responsibility. Oh and how about telling your precious Obama to stop subsidizing his cronies in the "green energy" industry. I'm getting sick of seein...
by JonnyNC
Fri Dec 13, 2013 7:04 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: ANOTHER RANT
Replies: 18
Views: 9597

Re: ANOTHER RANT

Couldn't agree more.
by JonnyNC
Sun Dec 01, 2013 6:25 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Chukar/Huns near Cody, WY late December?
Replies: 7
Views: 4105

Re: Chukar/Huns near Cody, WY late December?

I don't think Jackson area would be any good. Head south for Chukar
by JonnyNC
Thu Nov 28, 2013 2:21 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Are the Woodcock gone from the NE and Mid-Atlantic yet
Replies: 3
Views: 1772

Re: Are the Woodcock gone from the NE and Mid-Atlantic yet

We saw one in upstate SC last week. Not sure if that helps...
by JonnyNC
Fri Nov 15, 2013 11:42 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Bird habitat and "green energy"
Replies: 4
Views: 1908

Re: Bird habitat and "green energy"

Sorry, now that I look at what I wrote I see that it was confusing.

I was saying that most people's perception of ethanol is that it is a green energy. I was saying that in response to clink83. That is not MY view. I think that ethanol is a crock and that the government should stop subsidizing it.
by JonnyNC
Fri Nov 15, 2013 7:42 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Bird habitat and "green energy"
Replies: 4
Views: 1908

Re: Bird habitat and "green energy"

I disagree. Most of the people that I've talked to about it think it's somehow better for the planet.
by JonnyNC
Thu Nov 14, 2013 7:46 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Bird habitat and "green energy"
Replies: 4
Views: 1908

Bird habitat and "green energy"

Saw this article and thought about all the loss of habitat due to ethanol production. I believe that a person should be able to do what they want with their own land, but it would be nice if the government didn't encourage it with misguided policies that hurt more than they help. http://m.sfgate.com...
by JonnyNC
Thu Oct 31, 2013 2:51 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Carolina’s Pointing Dog Association Walking FT Nov 9-10
Replies: 5
Views: 5321

Re: Carolina’s Pointing Dog Association Walking FT Nov 9-10

Wish I could make it, we're headed to the mtns that weekend. Be sure and post info on the Feb. trial when it gets all squared away.
by JonnyNC
Thu Oct 31, 2013 2:46 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: NC/TN Trainer Search
Replies: 12
Views: 4989

Re: NC/TN Trainer Search

FWIW, I've had my dog Sis (sh'es a 2 year old britt) with Mo for a couple months now. I was about to send her out West to train when I heard about Mo. He's pretty much a legend in the bird dog world and I can't wait to see what he does with my girl
by JonnyNC
Mon Oct 28, 2013 1:52 pm
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: hello from Wyoming
Replies: 3
Views: 1313

Re: hello from Wyoming

Hey there, you have some great looking dogs. I wasn't very far from you when I lived in Victor, Idaho for a year. There's some great hunting in that area of the world and it sure is beautiful. Welcome to the site.
by JonnyNC
Sat Aug 17, 2013 9:14 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: First time out - going for Sharptail and Partridge in ND
Replies: 25
Views: 14461

Re: First time out - going for Sharptail and Partridge in ND

What time of day to hunt really depends on the weather, how cool or warm it is. But generally I would hunt 2 hrs in the morning and 2 hrs late afternoon/evening. It sounds like you'll just be using one dog so you don't want to wear him out. As far tactics and what to look for, I would say that you s...
by JonnyNC
Tue Jul 30, 2013 6:13 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: How much to campaign?
Replies: 17
Views: 6407

Re: How much to campaign?

Thanks for the responses. Super interesting. And I believe it when you guys say it's an addictive and expensive deal. That pretty much sums up my experience with chasing birds with dogs. If my wife were willing, I would move out into the middle of nowhere to spend more days hunting and training on ...
by JonnyNC
Tue Jul 30, 2013 10:06 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: How much to campaign?
Replies: 17
Views: 6407

Re: How much to campaign?

Thanks for the responses. Super interesting. And I believe it when you guys say it's an addictive and expensive deal. That pretty much sums up my experience with chasing birds with dogs. If my wife were willing, I would move out into the middle of nowhere to spend more days hunting and training on w...
by JonnyNC
Mon Jul 29, 2013 9:20 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: How much to campaign?
Replies: 17
Views: 6407

How much to campaign?

Just out of curiosity, how much does a good trainer/handler charge to campaign a dog on their trial string?

I don't do FT's myself but I'm very interested in how it all works. Thanks.
by JonnyNC
Fri Jul 19, 2013 3:31 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Kiddie pool
Replies: 17
Views: 6957

Re: Kiddie pool

Scott, I know exactly what you mean. My britt will be hot and panting and all I want to see is her jump into one of these cool, clear streams around my house. My gsp will get right in and cool down but the britt just sort of sticks her paws in the water. It would give me such satisfaction for britt ...
by JonnyNC
Thu Jul 11, 2013 7:23 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: The Best Hunting Dog; Finally Settled
Replies: 17
Views: 7458

Re: The Best Hunting Dog; Finally Settled

My gsp is my best retriever and I guess my britt didn't get the memo about being "close working"
by JonnyNC
Wed Jan 16, 2013 5:52 pm
Forum: Legislation & Hunting Rights
Topic: Obama's 23 steps
Replies: 41
Views: 33571

Re: Obama's 23 steps

...from my cold, dead hands.

-Charlton Heston
by JonnyNC
Mon Jan 14, 2013 12:13 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Toyota Tundra
Replies: 38
Views: 14515

Re: Toyota Tundra

Thats interesting since there sales are about half of what they had been, in 2007 they produced about 200K tundras last year it was down to 100K., must be a regional thing. I would think the economy played a big part in those numbers. In 2007 the F150 sold 695K units at dropped to 645K in 2012, the...
by JonnyNC
Fri Jan 11, 2013 12:30 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Toyota Tundra
Replies: 38
Views: 14515

Re: Toyota Tundra

I was in the same boat. I just got a crewmax and Ive been real happy with it. I felt bad buying anything other than a ford but it was the right decision. This thing drives so smooth and has good power. The backseat is huge, I can fit two dog boxes plus all my gear. I definitely recommend it
by JonnyNC
Wed Dec 12, 2012 7:55 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Relocating to Tucson, Macon, Fredericksburg or Buffalo...
Replies: 36
Views: 14926

Re: Relocating to Tucson, Macon, Fredericksburg or Buffalo...

Macon is a rough neighborhood, I would stay far away from it.
by JonnyNC
Fri Nov 09, 2012 2:44 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Quail season opens in Alabama Saturday
Replies: 12
Views: 5980

Re: Quail season opens in Alabama Saturday

That's awesome. I didn't know there were still places in the South where you could get into decent quail numbers. Good for Alabama. I wish NC and SC would get with the program. Good luck and be sure to post some pics
by JonnyNC
Sun Jul 01, 2012 9:15 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: hunting gps maps
Replies: 1
Views: 773

hunting gps maps

Hey folks, Anybody used 'hunting gps maps' for your Garmin? They're supposed to be pretty dang good and I was wondering if anyone had any advice before I drop the 90 bucks they cost. I've got the big Delorme atlases for all the states I plan to hunt this fall, but I was thinking it would be good to ...
by JonnyNC
Tue Apr 10, 2012 2:54 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: is health insurance for dogs legit?
Replies: 28
Views: 8099

Re: is health insurance for dogs legit?

Are you spending $$ on maintenance stuff like annual vaccines, HW preventative and flea and tick preventative, or on illnesses and injuries? Illnesses and injuries are the main expenses that affect me. For example, last month my britt ran into some barbed wire and had to get stitched up and then pr...
by JonnyNC
Tue Apr 10, 2012 11:20 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: is health insurance for dogs legit?
Replies: 28
Views: 8099

is health insurance for dogs legit?

Has anyone heard of a company called Hartville Pet Health Insurance, and if so are they legit? I spend more money each year on my dogs' vet bills than I do for my personal health care. If I could figure out a way to reduce those costs I would jump all over it but I wanted to hear if anyone had used ...
by JonnyNC
Wed Apr 04, 2012 7:36 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Upcoming season, hunting for huns
Replies: 10
Views: 4762

Re: Upcoming season, hunting for huns

Just out of curiosity, are there still huntable populations of bobs down in the Lowcountry? From what I've read, back in the old days there used to be so many birds they were a nuisance. I've heard that there are still some around on the big plantations, which I hope is true. It would be a shame if ...
by JonnyNC
Wed Mar 28, 2012 8:55 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Tales of Quails and Such
Replies: 11
Views: 4451

Re: Tales of Quails and Such

Havilah Babcock is one of my favorite authors, I keep a copy of "Tales of Quails and Such" on the nightstand. Another great Southern writer, who was a contemporary and a friend of Babcock, is Nash Buckingham. Some of Nash Buckingham's stories aren't politically correct but they are true to his time;...
by JonnyNC
Mon Mar 12, 2012 11:03 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Texas Bobwhites on Wall Street
Replies: 0
Views: 706

Texas Bobwhites on Wall Street

A buddy sent me this link, and it's actually a pretty good read. I never thought I'd see an article about Bobwhite Quail in the Wall Street Journal... If the link takes you to a partial article just google "wall street journal texas quail" and the full version will come up. Enjoy. http://online.wsj....
by JonnyNC
Thu Feb 16, 2012 3:10 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Moving to Idaho
Replies: 6
Views: 3346

Re: Moving to Idaho

Johnny, Welcome to the forum and to the spud capital of the nation. Really good forest and plains grouse in that area. Huns can be found close. Ducks are an early season game, most years things freeze up around there at Thanksgiving. Pheasants can be found on some of the WMA's and within two hours ...
by JonnyNC
Thu Feb 16, 2012 9:23 am
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: A little about you...
Replies: 1099
Views: 846548

Re: A little about you...

Hey folks, My name's Jon, I'm a 28 year old from North Carolina and I'm in real estate. Getting married this summer and hoping to move out West to enjoy the good life for a while. I have a 5 year old gsp and a 6 month old brittany. I spend a lot of time waterfowling since there isn't a huntable (or ...
by JonnyNC
Thu Feb 16, 2012 7:17 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Moving to Idaho
Replies: 6
Views: 3346

Re: Moving to Idaho

all of the above will be possible. look me up when you get out here, would be glad to help you out. brandon Brandon, thanks a lot for the reply, I will definitely do that. Why only a year? We've got pretty deep roots here in NC, so it would be tough to move away permanently. But trust me, I would i...
by JonnyNC
Wed Feb 15, 2012 10:40 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Moving to Idaho
Replies: 6
Views: 3346

Moving to Idaho

Howdie folks, I have been coming to the forum for a while now to read and learn as much as I can from you all, and I sure have learned a lot. This forum is a great resource for a wannabe bird dog trainer like myself, and the fact that you all share such valuable information freely says a lot about h...