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FWIW, it's illegal in CA to run dogs on wild birds out of season. Until the season opens (we have 3 different quail openers in CA so read the regs) you're stuck with pen-raised birds and pigeons. Hunt (or run your dog) as much as you can after the season opens in your area. Its only "illegal" to hu...

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FWIW, it's illegal in CA to run dogs on wild birds out of season. Until the season opens (we have 3 different quail openers in CA so read the regs) you're stuck with pen-raised birds and pigeons. Hunt (or run your dog) as much as you can after the season opens in your area.

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Good luck Ron. Any Dolph pups entered?

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High school science punnett square flashback...NOOOOOOOO!

Edit: ACooper, thanks for taking time to write that up.

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I just cross posted this to versatiledogs.com. Best of luck in finding your dog.

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As for Cali, the lead ban only effects a little part of the state and according to what Parks and Wildlife told me they have seen no effect on the environment. The governor signed a state-wide lead hunting ban last year to be fully implemented by 2019. It looks like there will be a push to start ba...

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Go the freezer section of your nearest Raley's meat department and pick up a few packages of beef soup bones. Give your dog one every few days and you should be good to go.

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You should be able to post a video from Photobucket. Youtube also works.

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She's a beaut! Congrats.

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Dang GB, you boys oughtta retire after a couple of weekend like that. Nice haul. How do they judge an earth dog trial?

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I would suggest looking into shipping your pup with one of the major airlines. I had my GSP puppy shipped from TN to CA through ATL with Delta Cargo with no problems. I just shipped him back for training through Delta with no problems. I think pups have to be a minimum of 10 wks though, so your bree...

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Bluesky2012 wrote:
gonehuntin' wrote:One thing you'll find is that a GSP can be one of the hardest of dog's to ff. I used to shed a tear when one came into the kennel.
No lie.

Alright guys, you piqued my curiosity. Care to expound?

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Yes! Some great drama courtesy Mother Nature.

Was this in Idaho? Great pictures.

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Great stuff DG, that must have been incredible to watch the drama unfold.

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Puppies are so much fun. Enjoy puppyhood, it goes fast.

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In CA almost all public areas are non-lead. This is NOT true. Well, at least not until 2019 when the state-wide lead hunting ammo ban goes into effect. The current state lead ban covers the condor area for big game and non-game (eg varmints) as well as federal refuges; it is permissible to use lead...

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Nope. It's an (optional) opportunity to help you evaluate where your dog is at and provide an opportunity for feedback from the judges.

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From the NAVHDA test booklet:

"During the search or any other part of the test, the dog is not allowed to wear an electronic beeper collar or any other type of electronic device or imitation thereof."

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If you're handy and want to make a couple yourself, check out this video. I wish I would have seen this video after I purchased my commercially fabricated trap.

http://youtu.be/EgUT8WXEvSY

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Dogs can behave in funny ways in new environments. Along with Sharon suggestions, I would continue to take your pup to new places as often as you can, especially places with a lot of distractions such as other dogs, people, sounds etc. Encourage other people to check your dogs paws, ears, mouth/teet...

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I've been using the WalkyDog to run my GSP for about 7 months. It's great and I don't know what I would do without it. We've encountered squirrels, birds, other dogs, etc and haven't had any issues but I am 6'1 / 190# and ride a 25# bike (the dog is 55#). I could potentially see an issue with someon...

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If you have an android smartphone check out the backcountry navigator app. It basically turns you phone into a GPS unit. Since I found this app I havent touched my eTrex (I actually just sold it on eBay). I couldn't say if it has all the functionality of today's GPS units but it might have everythi...

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If you have an android smartphone check out the backcountry navigator app. It basically turns you phone into a GPS unit. Since I found this app I haven't touched my eTrex (I actually just sold it on eBay). I couldn't say if it has all the functionality of today's GPS units but it might have everythi...

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I absolutely love my Danner Grouse boots. I needed a different sole for chukar hunting and I thought I'd try the East Ridge. However, I had to send them back because the fit just wasn't right. Turns out the the East Ridge is built on a different last than the Grouse Hunter. FWIW.

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chrisss wrote:Anyone uses this?

yup. easy.

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Raw bones.

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Dang. Condolences. Never easy.

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Chewy.com sells PPP and will ship for free on orders >$49. They also have an autoship plan that ships on a user-specified interval. When I see a sale I usually stock up on a few bags and postpone the autoship.

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Frontline is for fleas & ticks Heartguard is for Heartworms ^This^ There are cheaper options than Heartguard (look into ivermectin, which is the active ingredient). I buy the giant dog sized frontline plus on the internet, put it into a glass vial, and use a syringe to dole out the correct amount p...

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That's a big facility with a lot of dogs (although I think there may be fewer dogs after the preserve season ends), I prefer something smaller, but that's just me. To answer your question, my GSP isn't a barker or a whiner around the house or crate but when he comes back from boarding (which isn't t...

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I've been contemplating cancelling the cable but we'll definitely wait until after the super bowl.

Justified
Walking Dead
H*ll on wheels
White Collar
Suits

Plus various sports and outdoor shows.

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But I believe and have been told this group is out to ban all dog use for game. I don't doubt it, it's just not explicitly stated on their website (which I know doesn't make it not true). Here's part of the existing regs re the use of dogs; it precludes the use of dogs for taking of bobcat: §265. U...

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So, is this the hearing on banning dogs for bear and bobcat in California and the generalized wording is creating the angst? Basically, yes. It's not a hearing, it's a committee meeting with no authority to change regulation (although they can recommend). The use of dogs for hunting bear and bobcat...

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Sounds like a good day. Finding chukar tough to come by this year. Been finding small coveys here and there but getting them to cooperate has been difficult. Good job.

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Very nice.

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The dog has not earned the amount of freedom that you are giving it. If you haven't crate trained you ought to straight away. At this age it probably will be spending more time in the crate than out when inside the house. There's no secrets or tricks. Continue to get it as much exercise as you can, ...

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Brian, sometimes the right side of the photo gets cut off, especially with phones and tablets. I'll email you the photo. RoostersMom, here another photo. http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww138/mtlhdr/20130604_060339_zps3b5cf1e6.jpg Thanks for the compliments. I think he has real nice intensity on ...

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Nicely done.

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Got out chukar hunting with a buddy and our two youngish shorthairs. This is the first time Chance has hunted with another dog so I was looking forward to seeing him work. Belle locked up on what turned out to be a group of 3 birds that got separated from the covey during a flush from earlier in the...

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I thought I read in an old thread that someone regretted putting his dog on so many birds at a young age. I wonder if finding birds every time out is good, bad, or inconsequential. I have no idea. Sounds like the pup is doing a great. He sure is a looker. Maybe I'll run into you at the club after th...

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NorCal Chukar

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Picture would help.

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thanks. just received my autoship, but might as well take advantage of sale.

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Yup, those ballistics don't lie. High BC bullet going fast equals good drop/drift stats. My varmint hunting partner shoots a 22-250 and I a 204. I think the 204 is a little friendlier to shoot (less muzzle jump, quieter, reduced barrel heat during high volume shoots). I think the 204 burns about a t...

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I'll watch it again. I am the first to admit I am learning, so I'd like to see what others are seeing. Reading a dog is obviously so critical to training it, and it's something you can only learn with experience.

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Check out http://www.6mmbr.com lots of good info there. I have a 204 and really like it, the ballistics are pretty awesome and it's a flat shootin' SOB. However, as was mentioned, its light bullets are not great in the wind. The 250 is a burner no doubt. It's really hard to beat the versatility, and...

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To be fair, you need to watch the whole video (the second one posted) to see the dog's progression. I agree what is seen in the first video (the same clip as the first part of the second video), and what a lot of folks are commenting on, is probably not what a lot folks want to see. To me, it looks ...

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I am in northern California and I found the plastic crate to be too hot to keep in the truck (in back with shell) during most months of the year. I also found the wire crate to be more aesthetically pleasing in the house than a plastic crate (if you or your significant other cares about that). My 2 ...

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^^^Nailed it. Diligence and patience.

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Great photos everyone. Here's my year-old shorthair on wild quail way out west.

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