Gun Dog Forum

Sorry for not thinking of all this info up front. There is Wildlife Management areas where I can release quail, pheasant, and pigeons. However I need to get quail and pheasant from a state approved facility. So basically I need to buy lots of birds so I can release them if he creeps on them. That's ...

Sorry, I'm in NJ. The state allows pigeons for training, however you are not allowed to shoot them. Which is fine. The problem however is I live in a neighborhood where the neighbors are relatively close so a pigeon coop wont go over so well. The state does stock birds, but they are hunted so I don'...

Hello, First off I have a 4 month old pointer, who I'm working on housebreaking and basic obedience. He will point wings and live birds. I live where the neighbors are close so I cant put up a pigeon coop. My state doesn't allow any restraints on quail or pheasant, so they will be gone in no time. I...

Good idea! I'm in!

ckirsch wrote:If you want a bird dog, just say no to that one. As gittrdonebritts points out, you can probably find a purebred rescue that will give you a much better chance of ending up with a dog that will hunt.....

That's exactly what I was thinking after I had found out it was a mix. Thanks

Thanks guys, I can see some hound there. I just don't want to adopt it and then have it not hunt birds, only having room for one dog. Being only 6 months it should still easily be trainable. Any tips for checking to see if a dog for adoption has the potential to be a good hunter?

I'm looking at this dog http://www.wagoninn.rescuegroups.org/an ... ID=3007872 and I'm wondering what kind of mix you fellows think he is? I'm looking for a companion hunter. Thanks