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by Wa Chukar Hunter
Wed Jan 11, 2017 2:59 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Never had this happen
Replies: 10
Views: 5468

Re: Never had this happen

Short single I throw - but the long bird is launched with a remote launcher. Training program I am following? The one I have used for 19 yrs - granted I have not FF'd a bunch of dogs (maybe 50) but I have done it a bit - mostly versatile dogs - but enough labs to make it interesting. My FF program i...
by Wa Chukar Hunter
Tue Jan 10, 2017 6:22 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Never had this happen
Replies: 10
Views: 5468

Re: Never had this happen

Well, I am doing short retrieves to drive her out - without collar pressure - and it seems to be helping when it comes to handling drills it will get interesting I think but we aren't doing much of that just long marks - on single marks she does not do it - but on doubles she does - picks up the go ...
by Wa Chukar Hunter
Tue Jan 10, 2017 1:39 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Never had this happen
Replies: 10
Views: 5468

Never had this happen

Working one of my labs - she came through FF great - obedience is good - but when sent to a pile or lining drills - on the command "Back" she spins and then proceeds to pick up the bumper or bird - always happens about 10 ft away - she doesn't refuse she just spins. I think this is a result of the F...
by Wa Chukar Hunter
Tue Jan 03, 2017 7:49 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Matador WMA this week?
Replies: 4
Views: 3505

Re: Matador WMA this week?

Wow, that is over 12 birds per hunter that is a bunch. Means about 15,000 were killed - or so
by Wa Chukar Hunter
Sun Jan 01, 2017 6:31 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Matador WMA this week?
Replies: 4
Views: 3505

Re: Matador WMA this week?

We may go out there but likely to hunt woodcock here closer - Paducah is a 300 mile trip for us. East Texas is 100-150 mile trip.
by Wa Chukar Hunter
Sun Jan 01, 2017 8:02 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Woodcock!
Replies: 104
Views: 78414

Re: Woodcock!

Gonna try my hand at woodcock hunting in east Texas with my pointer and brittany - may be an exercise in futility since I have only seen a few in my life but what the heck what else do I have to do on New Years Days PS We found 1 woodcock pointed by my brittany and I hit the bird I just couldn't fin...
by Wa Chukar Hunter
Mon Dec 12, 2016 5:28 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: are Field Trialers afraid of wild birds?
Replies: 82
Views: 76556

Re: are Field Trialers afraid of wild birds?

I run all my trial dogs on wild birds - first in the summer for pheasants, sharp tail and some huns, and in the winter we run on wild birds - in fact I just placed 4 out of 4 placements with 3 dogs in juvenile stakes - 3rd, 2nd and two 1sts, all these dogs worked wild birds two weeks ago and are goi...
by Wa Chukar Hunter
Wed Jun 01, 2016 1:21 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: 50lb Brittany... Good or bad
Replies: 30
Views: 16727

Re: 50lb Brittany... Good or bad

How was Crow's Little Joe outside the breed standard? English setters in the AKC are pretty dogs but I probably would not own a "dual" english setter - not athletic enough for me - they have a tendency to run slow and lopey to me. Undersized. Same as at least one of his notable predecessors. Hmmm d...
by Wa Chukar Hunter
Tue May 31, 2016 8:41 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: 50lb Brittany... Good or bad
Replies: 30
Views: 16727

Re: 50lb Brittany... Good or bad

How was Crow's Little Joe outside the breed standard?

English setters in the AKC are pretty dogs but I probably would not own a "dual" english setter - not athletic enough for me - they have a tendency to run slow and lopey to me.
by Wa Chukar Hunter
Mon May 30, 2016 4:12 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: 50lb Brittany... Good or bad
Replies: 30
Views: 16727

Re: 50lb Brittany... Good or bad

If we toss out every dog that is over sized we would be tossing out some good dogs Spanish corral Sundance kid maxwell blew by you and there are dogs that have Gurren show titles while young that when they matured were out of standard by a little bit One has to look at the performance of a dog as i...
by Wa Chukar Hunter
Thu May 12, 2016 4:38 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: NSTRA Champion Godfather's Dakota Elle
Replies: 8
Views: 9634

Re: NSTRA Champion Godfather's Dakota Elle

Congratulations
by Wa Chukar Hunter
Sun May 08, 2016 12:42 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: New pointers and New summer camp
Replies: 3
Views: 2816

Re: New pointers and New summer camp

More than likely but may have to change the name because there is no Rusty Windmill at the new camp

http://utrw.blogspot.com/

Thinking of Next to Firesteel Creek
by Wa Chukar Hunter
Sun May 08, 2016 6:54 am
Forum: Training
Topic: New pointers and New summer camp
Replies: 3
Views: 2816

New pointers and New summer camp

Well, we are headed back to the prairies after being unable to for two years - I am so pysched about it. We have about 5-6 slots left and we are gonna fill up I am confident. I am taking 5 dogs to evaluate for my own string. 1 Brittany that we like and Denise co-owns with great friends. Plus I was a...
by Wa Chukar Hunter
Tue May 03, 2016 9:33 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Liability Policy
Replies: 2
Views: 2141

Liability Policy

Howdy - We have found a camp for summer - but we need to get an insurance rider before they will commit to renting/leasing something to us. So far no go Any ideas - it has to be a general liability policy with or without professional liability insurance - that includes horses and dog training. Thanks
by Wa Chukar Hunter
Mon Apr 18, 2016 3:51 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Looking for Rock Acre Blackhawk line pup
Replies: 2
Views: 2324

Re: Looking for Rock Acre Blackhawk line pup

Why not call Pee Wee Cole and find out what he has?

This is the most current info I have - was current to 2012

Rock Acre Kennels. Located in Brownwood, Texas. His number is 325-646-9397
by Wa Chukar Hunter
Tue Apr 05, 2016 6:33 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Woodcock hunting in central Texas
Replies: 0
Views: 2141

Woodcock hunting in central Texas

This last December I was hunting ducks on a training lease I have with one of my labs - he went on point (yes, I know what an actual point looks like) and I was surprised to see a woodcock flush and fly vertical over the trees - I shot but missed (probably a good thing - since I was shooting 3" #3 s...
by Wa Chukar Hunter
Sun Mar 27, 2016 7:49 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Field trial brittany lines
Replies: 18
Views: 8255

Re: Field trial brittany lines

Ortho Acres Booker T - what I found
by Wa Chukar Hunter
Thu Mar 24, 2016 5:49 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Good double gun smith
Replies: 0
Views: 4719

Good double gun smith

I have a A. Gil Laga that I bought some time back it is starting to get a crack in the wrist and it has lost a piece on the forearm - a decorative piece of metal covering the forearm release

Recommendations
by Wa Chukar Hunter
Mon Mar 21, 2016 11:15 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: RIP Merle, Gone Too Soon
Replies: 17
Views: 8514

Re: RIP Merle, Gone Too Soon

My deepest sympathy's.

It happened to me 30 yrs ago
by Wa Chukar Hunter
Mon Mar 21, 2016 10:45 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New brittany
Replies: 4
Views: 2680

Re: New brittany

A client that got accepted to grad school and could not keep him.
by Wa Chukar Hunter
Mon Mar 21, 2016 2:31 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Sportdog GPS system
Replies: 6
Views: 4112

Sportdog GPS system

Anyone use it and if so how do you like it?
by Wa Chukar Hunter
Sat Mar 19, 2016 8:04 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Field trial brittany lines
Replies: 18
Views: 8255

Re: Field trial brittany lines

Did not know Jim was still breeding dogs. I judged some and competed against his dogs back in the day when I still lived in Washington.
by Wa Chukar Hunter
Sat Mar 19, 2016 5:47 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Field trial brittany lines
Replies: 18
Views: 8255

Re: Field trial brittany lines

I saw some of Ed's dogs at the trials here in TX/OK - loved some of them - liked the way they were more forward.

Thanks
by Wa Chukar Hunter
Fri Mar 18, 2016 5:02 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Field trial brittany lines
Replies: 18
Views: 8255

Field trial brittany lines

What are the more highly regarded Brittany lines for field trialling - more interested in a big running brittany something that runs a true shooting dog race.
by Wa Chukar Hunter
Tue Mar 15, 2016 5:10 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: American Field Derby dog age
Replies: 5
Views: 3718

American Field Derby dog age

I have a dog that was whelped 1 Sept 2014 - so he is 17 months old - we have a American Field Shooting dog derby trial coming up - but the dates for derby dogs are confusing to me - Is this dog still eligible to run in derby stakes this spring?

Thanks

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by Wa Chukar Hunter
Wed Feb 24, 2016 4:13 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Post dogs on Point!!!!
Replies: 738
Views: 738058

Re: Post dogs on Point!!!!

NC Quailhunter wrote:Wa Chukar hunter
Thanks for posting the pics of White Rock Jacaranda and the one with Arties Royal Mac. They are the parents to my dog. It is like looking at the pedigree come to life with them and Shoeleathers Tanner. Really cool.
You are welcome.
by Wa Chukar Hunter
Wed Feb 24, 2016 6:50 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Field Trial Setters, who are the major players?
Replies: 11
Views: 7500

Re: Field Trial Setters, who are the major players?

Jim Michaletz - is running some out of Jet - and Jet's sons

Up until 2013 I saw alot of nice young dogs - Drifter, AirBender etc

I am sure he is still developing some nice young dogs
by Wa Chukar Hunter
Wed Feb 24, 2016 6:40 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Before and After Photos - My Llewellin
Replies: 19
Views: 9457

Re: Before and After Photos - My Llewellin

Here are a couple photos of my Llewellin, "JD", when he was a puppy and what he looks like now... It's interesting how the ticking comes in as they mature. Many people find it hard to believe this is the same dog.... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v285/stonebroke/Dog%20Photos/JD%20-first-point-a...
by Wa Chukar Hunter
Wed Feb 24, 2016 6:38 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Before and After Photos - My Llewellin
Replies: 19
Views: 9457

Re: Before and After Photos - My Llewellin

Yep they change alot

This is Knikki at 6 months

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This is Knikki at about 6 yrs old - pointing sharp tail on prairie
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by Wa Chukar Hunter
Wed Feb 24, 2016 5:57 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Post dogs on Point!!!!
Replies: 738
Views: 738058

Re: Post dogs on Point!!!!

Three Champions on point

These are three of the llewellin American Field champions (breed restricted Llewellin setter only)

They are CH Shoeleathers Tanner, CH Arties Royal Mac, CH Teasel Wind Em

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by Wa Chukar Hunter
Wed Feb 24, 2016 5:52 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Post dogs on Point!!!!
Replies: 738
Views: 738058

Re: Post dogs on Point!!!!

Rocky pointing wild bobwhite quail in Carrizo Springs, TX

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Rocky was also the ABHA National Open Invitational Championship
Runner Up Champion 2013
by Wa Chukar Hunter
Wed Feb 24, 2016 5:29 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Post dogs on Point!!!!
Replies: 738
Views: 738058

Re: Post dogs on Point!!!!

This is a newer pic

White Rock Jacaranda pointing quail near Carrizo Springs, TX

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by Wa Chukar Hunter
Wed Feb 24, 2016 5:22 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Post dogs on Point!!!!
Replies: 738
Views: 738058

Re: Post dogs on Point!!!!

This is a blast from the past.

Shadow Magics Dancer - son of CH I'm "bleep" Too - back in 1996-97? Pointing pheasant in central Washington

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Chukar hunting south of Sunnyside WA

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by Wa Chukar Hunter
Wed Feb 24, 2016 5:08 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Training time line
Replies: 14
Views: 7649

Re: Training time line

Sit, heeling, come/here commands for the more formal stuff, short sessions every day or other day. starting from day you bring them home. Get a little retriever dummy and throw it - have a long check cord (Gun Dog Suppy sells a biothane type I like) get them retrieving crazy - and have a blast - int...
by Wa Chukar Hunter
Mon Feb 22, 2016 4:41 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: TT G3 EXP
Replies: 2
Views: 1347

TT G3 EXP

I have a Classic 70 G3 EXP transmitter that is out of warranty and quit working. The G3 EXP collars I have with it - continue to keep their charge and I am wondering if I got a new Pro 70 or Pro 550 Collar and transmitter would my old collars work with this system? I am not sure what changed but my ...
by Wa Chukar Hunter
Sat Feb 20, 2016 3:29 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New Tracking systems recommends
Replies: 9
Views: 5674

Re: New Tracking systems recommends

Thanks guys - I appreciate the input I remember the last dog I lost we had to go get him the next day on foot - he had run through three fences and was laying next to a cattle waterer when we found him we never lost signmal but I did not think he would be in there that far - we found him no worse fo...
by Wa Chukar Hunter
Fri Feb 19, 2016 6:33 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New Tracking systems recommends
Replies: 9
Views: 5674

Re: New Tracking systems recommends

Doug Would have to check but 417.020 MHZ and 417.000 MHZ ring a bell - will have to check my collars they are in my horse trailer right now. Doug - Why a Tracker over a Garmin? I suppose there are pros and cons to both - and up until my last two years I always used a Tracker - with my son using a GP...
by Wa Chukar Hunter
Thu Feb 18, 2016 8:41 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Post dogs on Point!!!!
Replies: 738
Views: 738058

Re: Post dogs on Point!!!!

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Whiterock Forever Knight (Knikki) on point on sharptails as the sun came up over the prairies

Kniikki (CH Shoeleathers Tanner X Sherrods Pretty Polly)
by Wa Chukar Hunter
Thu Feb 18, 2016 8:25 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New Tracking systems recommends
Replies: 9
Views: 5674

New Tracking systems recommends

Well, my Tracker with marshall transmitters finally gave up the ghost. Need info on the new GPS systems which do you recommend - would prefer not to have an ecollar attachment because I will use them in field trials too


Thanks
by Wa Chukar Hunter
Thu Feb 18, 2016 6:11 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New brittany
Replies: 4
Views: 2680

New brittany

I am curious as to some of my new brittany bloodlines - we know he has some Microdot and Nolans Last Bullett but other dogs I am unfamilar with - Tejas Iron Mike, Shasta's Spike from Evil Roy, Apple Valley Scout, Hills Just Judd, in his 3 generation pedigree Anybody have info on these dogs - have yo...
by Wa Chukar Hunter
Wed Dec 23, 2015 11:57 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Shadow Magics Black Rose 1st birthday
Replies: 3
Views: 1983

Re: Shadow Magics Black Rose 1st birthday

You are welcome - I reckon
by Wa Chukar Hunter
Tue Dec 22, 2015 8:05 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Shadow Magics Black Rose 1st birthday
Replies: 3
Views: 1983

Shadow Magics Black Rose 1st birthday

Our little girl turns 1 yr old today - thought I would share some pics of the last year http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/Lucyringneck11_NEW.jpg http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/LL11214102_1175125469182552_7498164584438508229_n.jpg http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/Keith_and_lucy.jpg http://www.hunt101.c...
by Wa Chukar Hunter
Mon Dec 21, 2015 6:26 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: First Duck hunt with Shadow Magics Black Rose
Replies: 0
Views: 1992

First Duck hunt with Shadow Magics Black Rose

Lucy and I went for a walk on my training grounds to see if we could get a few wood ducks that feed on nuts that fall from the overhanging pecan and oak trees - the ducks had a different idea and we continued walking to our tank dam where we saw 5 ringnecks feeding and upon topping the tank dam they...
by Wa Chukar Hunter
Sat Dec 19, 2015 1:06 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: First duck hunt with Shadow Magics Gunz Up
Replies: 1
Views: 1802

First duck hunt with Shadow Magics Gunz Up

Gunny and I had a great time in the best weather yesterday - we shot several ducks he pointed a woodcock and retrieved 6 ducks over the last couple days

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by Wa Chukar Hunter
Tue Jun 30, 2015 8:34 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Chukar dogs
Replies: 96
Views: 69052

Re: Chukar dogs

I am kinda partial to setters (llewellin) for chukar hunting but that said - the last time I hunted them was in 2007 with small munsterlander's
by Wa Chukar Hunter
Tue Jun 16, 2015 2:50 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Crossing lines
Replies: 8
Views: 4010

Re: Crossing lines

Wa chukar hunter. A couple of questions if I may. Where did you get these setters and what are you going to do with the offspring. What do you hunt and/ or what are you planning to hunt with these dogs or their offspring? Bobwhites - sometimes sharp tails and huns - I will probably sell the offspri...
by Wa Chukar Hunter
Tue Jun 16, 2015 2:48 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Crossing lines
Replies: 8
Views: 4010

Re: Crossing lines

can you post pedigree of dogs you want to cross? White Rock Forever Knight - CH Shoeleathers Tanner X Sherrods Pretty Polly RU CH White Rock Cordite (RU ABHA National Open Invitation Championship) he is also an FC in AKC (both the above are llewellin setters (Highway Dan X White Rock Abbyssinia) Ho...
by Wa Chukar Hunter
Mon Jun 15, 2015 8:09 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Post dogs on Point!!!!
Replies: 738
Views: 738058

Re: Post dogs on Point!!!!

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Another pic of Knikki early morning on prairie sharp tail grouse point
by Wa Chukar Hunter
Mon Jun 15, 2015 8:07 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Post dogs on Point!!!!
Replies: 738
Views: 738058

Re: Post dogs on Point!!!!

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by Wa Chukar Hunter
Mon Jun 15, 2015 7:10 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Crossing lines
Replies: 8
Views: 4010

Crossing lines

Well we are contemplating getting a couple litters on the ground. We have 3 line bred Crockett/Sunrise dogs that we recently acquired - and I have a couple of pretty nice llewellins in the kennel - for the first breeding we are gonna line breed Buddy and Meg (both are Crockett/Sunrise dogs with a to...