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by 808allday
Tue Nov 24, 2015 1:12 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Kansas Trip
Replies: 5
Views: 3737

Re: Kansas Trip

man I hunted el dorado to greensburg and up to north of hays. I saw maybe 4 pheasant and 10 quail over 3 days of hunting all day long. Granted I only used walk in hunting land
by 808allday
Sun Nov 22, 2015 9:07 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Thoughts on Kansas and SD in December
Replies: 31
Views: 13935

Re: Thoughts on Kansas and SD in December

Let me know how you do and what land you decide to hunt on. I'm already planning a trip to ND or SD next season. I'll end up shooting more birds in a weekend in lubbock than in Kansas lol. So I want to do it right next year
by 808allday
Sat Nov 21, 2015 12:53 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Kansas lodge for pheasant and quail?
Replies: 16
Views: 10338

Re: Kansas lodge for pheasant and quail?

Hey man, as I promised I wanted to leave you with a scouting report. Keep in mind that I hunted only public land. I'm really glad we did a paid hunt first because it was a frustrating couple of days for our group. All of the land north of hays was a barren wasteland I covered a lot of the state look...
by 808allday
Sat Nov 21, 2015 12:51 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Thoughts on Kansas and SD in December
Replies: 31
Views: 13935

Re: Thoughts on Kansas and SD in December

Hey man, as I promised I wanted to leave you with a scouting report. Keep in mind that I hunted only public land. I'm really glad we did a paid hunt first because it was a frustrating couple of days for our group. All of the land north of hays was a barren wasteland I covered a lot of the state look...
by 808allday
Wed Oct 21, 2015 9:13 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Question about first season with a GSP
Replies: 17
Views: 8693

Re: Question about first season with a GSP

I was in your shoes last season and I hunted my dog as much as possible. It's okay if your dog isn't staunch on point. Some people might suggest not shooting a bird if she bumps or causes a flush. In my opinion, the bird is the best teacher. After a few times of causing birds to flush, the dog usual...
by 808allday
Wed Oct 21, 2015 8:37 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Thoughts on Kansas and SD in December
Replies: 31
Views: 13935

Re: Thoughts on Kansas and SD in December

I'm going to Kansas in November to hopefully avoid too terrible of weather. I can give you a report on the walk in land we go to if you remind me
by 808allday
Wed Oct 21, 2015 8:35 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Kansas lodge for pheasant and quail?
Replies: 16
Views: 10338

Re: Kansas lodge for pheasant and quail?

A group of us just booked a 1/2 day hunt in El dorado. We plan on hunting public land with my dog near rush and russell counties after that. We're headed up the second to last weekend of November. Remind me, and when I get back I'll give you a report on the public land up there.
by 808allday
Wed Oct 21, 2015 8:30 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Dog Paw Care
Replies: 10
Views: 5873

Re: Dog Paw Care

I've seen some dogs with material wrapped around their paws and duck taped? Has anyone tried this ?
by 808allday
Thu Sep 10, 2015 9:15 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Dog Paw Care
Replies: 10
Views: 5873

Dog Paw Care

Whats a good way to prep the dogs paws for hard conditions and what do you guys use for cut, raw, or dry pads on the dogs feet?
Does anyone use use the little dog boots I've seen in the store for hunting ?
by 808allday
Wed Sep 09, 2015 10:41 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: Dove Hunting
Replies: 3
Views: 6564

Re: Dove Hunting

Congrats man! Those sunflower fields can be rough when it comes to finding birds, glad your pup is killing it!
by 808allday
Tue Sep 08, 2015 10:16 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: Texas Dove Hunt
Replies: 10
Views: 11202

Re: Texas Dove Hunt

Thanks Neil, I'll keep it in mind in the future. The last thing anyone wants is a ticket from the Warden.
by 808allday
Tue Sep 08, 2015 8:32 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: Texas Dove Hunt
Replies: 10
Views: 11202

Re: Texas Dove Hunt

haha that's okay, its not the bird numbers you bring home that really counts. It's all about the experience to me. Spending time out in the land with friends and family!
by 808allday
Tue Sep 08, 2015 7:49 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: Texas Dove Hunt
Replies: 10
Views: 11202

Re: Texas Dove Hunt

Hahah I appreciate the concern, it was for 5 people. No one wanted to be in the picture with bloody hands. Theres a total of 51 birds, so not even enough for 4 people to limit out.
by 808allday
Mon Sep 07, 2015 9:49 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Pigeon training ?
Replies: 3
Views: 2203

Re: Pigeon training ?

There's different levels of subscriber. You can pay to have up to like 3 disks out at a time if you want. I just did one at a time and took notes as I watched them. It's a monthly subscription and you can keep the disks as long as you like.
by 808allday
Mon Sep 07, 2015 9:37 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: Texas Dove Hunt
Replies: 10
Views: 11202

Texas Dove Hunt

Have to brag on my Brittany Piper. I took her out in the field for her first actual hunt this past weekend. I've worked with her in the yard and on small pieces of land, but this was really putting it all together. She handled it like a champ! She retrieved to hand naturally and had a great time. Wh...
by 808allday
Wed Sep 02, 2015 7:56 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Pigeon training ?
Replies: 3
Views: 2203

Re: Pigeon training ?

George Hickox Great beginnings is a good place to start. I suggest subscribing to bowwowflix and renting the dvd's you may want instead of buying each one, it will save you a lot of $$$$$$$$
by 808allday
Sat Sep 13, 2014 9:43 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Does anyone run puppy hunt tests/trials in texas?
Replies: 7
Views: 2748

Re: Does anyone run puppy hunt tests/trials in texas?

Sorry for such a late replay, I've been at work in the oil field and training the pup once I got off for my last semester. I appreciate the info, I'll try and attend some trials coming up to get an idea of what I can work on with piper. She's already growing so fast!
by 808allday
Sun Jul 27, 2014 7:54 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Favorite Dog names, Whats yours?
Replies: 89
Views: 60613

Re: Favorite Dog names, Whats yours?

partyofone wrote:Our new English setter's name is Maverick.
I always wanted 2 dogs so I could have a Maverick and a Goose haha
by 808allday
Sat Jul 26, 2014 10:47 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Does anyone run puppy hunt tests/trials in texas?
Replies: 7
Views: 2748

Does anyone run puppy hunt tests/trials in texas?

I would really like to eventually get my pup competing when she's old enough, but until then I would like to just attemd some trials and watch. Ive never been and I have some learning and watching to do! Ive tried getting into contact with the west texas brittany club with no luck
by 808allday
Sat Jul 26, 2014 10:43 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Favorite Dog names, Whats yours?
Replies: 89
Views: 60613

Re: Favorite Dog names, Whats yours?

I got a new brittany pup today and my fiance and I came up with the name Piper. Pretty different I think
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by 808allday
Sat Jul 26, 2014 10:34 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Ran the pup yesterday off HB
Replies: 8
Views: 3012

Re: Ran the pup yesterday off HB

Well thats embarrassing. On my phone it looked like a brittany, then when I logged in, definitely a setter haha
by 808allday
Sat Jul 26, 2014 11:04 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: Small FT Brag
Replies: 4
Views: 4992

Re: Small FT Brag

I have have not been around field trials so forgive the ignorance, what ages of pups can run in the open stake? Congrats on the placements. I'm hoping when my now 7 week old brittany is older I can run her!
by 808allday
Sat Jul 26, 2014 10:47 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Ran the pup yesterday off HB
Replies: 8
Views: 3012

Re: Ran the pup yesterday off HB

look at that tail! haha im so used to seeing them docked, but i like it!
by 808allday
Sat Jul 26, 2014 9:36 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: My new brittany pup!
Replies: 4
Views: 4750

My new brittany pup!

Ive been waiting over a year to get this little one. Shes a little over 7 weeks old and I got her from lonestar brittany. At 7 weeks shes already pointing at dove feathers in the backyard, cant wait to spend the next seasons with this little girl! 20140726_102737.jpg 20140726_093223.jpg 20140726_095...
by 808allday
Thu Feb 13, 2014 12:02 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: Sandhill Crane
Replies: 4
Views: 3305

Re: Sandhill Crane

haha noted. I chose not to have any retrievers and it was probably for the best. I shot a few in the wing and they got up and hissed and charged at me. With those beaks and talons I would be too worried about a dog getting poked or scratched in the eyes or some other form of bodily damage. I know so...
by 808allday
Wed Feb 12, 2014 11:51 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Pheasant Hunting in Northern Texas
Replies: 17
Views: 10194

Re: Pheasant Hunting in Northern Texas

yeah also there have been reports of all back pheasant running around which I've never heard of. I don't know if they're a hybrid of what
by 808allday
Wed Feb 12, 2014 2:03 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: Denver's Second Trial
Replies: 11
Views: 6114

Re: Denver's Second Trial

That's a good lookin pup right there!
by 808allday
Wed Feb 12, 2014 2:00 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: Sandhill Crane
Replies: 4
Views: 3305

Sandhill Crane

While its not the typical bird to hunt my buddy got a group of us hooked up with a land owned a few miles from a roost this year and we did our best to put a dent on the local population. We probably went 7 or 8 times and I limited out all but twice and on one of those days I bagged a nice lesser ca...
by 808allday
Wed Feb 12, 2014 1:55 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Pheasant Hunting in Northern Texas
Replies: 17
Views: 10194

Re: Pheasant Hunting in Northern Texas

sorry to revive an old message but I wanted to update everyone how season went. Turns out a friend of mines grandparents owns several hundred acres in hale center and near plainview. Without dog we easily spooked 20 or so just patrolling the field and I ended up with a pretty decent little rooster. ...
by 808allday
Sun Dec 15, 2013 3:58 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Whistle training
Replies: 6
Views: 2986

Re: Whistle training

just work on distance with it man. There is a certain point at which once you cross that distance thresh hold the dog goes from knowing what to do to being completely lost. I just worked with my dog and over the span of a week she went from doing it at only 3 ft to 50 ft. and as the weeks went by sh...
by 808allday
Sun Dec 15, 2013 3:42 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Hard mouth
Replies: 11
Views: 3946

Re: Hard mouth

my grandfather used to take a piece of foam and tie a wing to it with small toothpicks poking out right under the feathers so that if the dog clamped down it wouldn't do it again. It worked for him but I would think it would depend on the dog as I would personally be worried this would scare it from...
by 808allday
Sun Dec 15, 2013 3:34 am
Forum: Training
Topic: 15 Week Old Brittany
Replies: 9
Views: 4341

Re: 15 Week Old Brittany

A good area for her to get some freedom without the worry of running away is a baseball/softball field. My city has them all over, I would just let my lab pup in and close the gate and she would go nuts and I never had to worry about her running into traffic or running away at that age.
by 808allday
Mon Aug 12, 2013 6:08 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Favorite Dog names, Whats yours?
Replies: 89
Views: 60613

Re: Favorite Dog names, Whats yours?

FirearmFan wrote:I just name my Springer pup Loki after the Norse god of mischief. The trickster. I really like the name. Hopefully he doesn't live up to his name too much and cause too much trouble.
I'm guessing you watch Vikings on the History Channel too? haha
by 808allday
Sun Jul 21, 2013 9:05 pm
Forum: Polls
Topic: Getting two new dogs but can't decide what breeds
Replies: 33
Views: 28554

Re: Getting two new dogs but can't decide what breeds

Get a dog that can do it all, get a Brittany. They have more duel championships than any other breed. Since you're in texas (like me), I can suggest talking with lone star brittney's in Midland (http://www.lonestarbrittanys.com/) and Chief's Brittney's out of Amarillo (http://brittanys.com/Brittany_...
by 808allday
Sun Jul 21, 2013 8:41 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: First time off leash advice needed
Replies: 16
Views: 6645

Re: First time off leash advice needed

I used to take my pup to the city baseball/softball parks. Fenced in and plenty of space to explore. Not too young to be off leash per say but too young to be expected to follow every command you might make. If you're standing there yelling come come come and the dog is ignoring you thats not going ...
by 808allday
Sun Jul 21, 2013 7:24 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Recommend a place...
Replies: 25
Views: 9760

Re: Recommend a place...

I'm in lubbock and I'll be heading up north this pheasant season as well. Thinking about hitting northern SD
by 808allday
Sun Jul 21, 2013 7:21 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Hesitant to give up retrieve
Replies: 31
Views: 7399

Re: Hesitant to give up retrieve

IMO you've gone about it in the right way, just keep working and be patient and you'll be fine, no need to FF
by 808allday
Sun Jul 21, 2013 4:17 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: Pup's first hunt test
Replies: 5
Views: 3219

Re: Pup's first hunt test

congrats and picture is hilarious!
by 808allday
Sun Jul 21, 2013 1:05 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Training question
Replies: 13
Views: 4716

Re: Training question

There's no need to Force fetch at all. Just find what your dog loves and use it to get your dog excited about retrieving. This works with all breeds and sizes of dogs but its up to you as the owner who knows the dog best to find what it will take to do this. Here's an example from a friend of mine. ...
by 808allday
Sat Jul 20, 2013 12:46 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Looking for a Pointer club in North Texas
Replies: 2
Views: 876

Looking for a Pointer club in North Texas

Hey guys I've been looking for a pointer club somewhere near lubbock,Tx. I found a brittany club through the American Brittney Club but the website is old, the pone numbers just ring. I'm thinking they don't exist anymore. Anyway if anyone knows of some good pointing or Brittney clubs near Lubbock I...
by 808allday
Thu Jul 18, 2013 5:20 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Lab Puppy
Replies: 15
Views: 6405

Re: Lab Puppy

Congrats on your pup! Unless you really don't have the time to spend with your dog to do training I will always suggest training the dog yourself. Training your dog is kind of counter intuitive in the way that you actually need to train yourself to train the dog if you want the dog to succeed. Let m...
by 808allday
Thu Jul 18, 2013 5:09 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Pheasant Hunting in Northern Texas
Replies: 17
Views: 10194

Re: Pheasant Hunting in Northern Texas

man I don't want to jynx anythng but its been pouring rain like crazy since you made the comment about getting more moisture! There's even more coming in from the gulf soon, I hope it can continue
by 808allday
Thu Jul 18, 2013 4:40 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: +R vs Pressure Training (Which do you use?)
Replies: 11
Views: 3633

Re: +R vs Pressure Training (Which do you use?)

I can tell you personally that when I adopted a Lab puppy from the shelter I trained her using a combination of methods. I used +R to mold or shape the command or trick and the speed at which she learned was amazing. I ended up with a dog eager to please, yes at first for treats but as I faded the ...
by 808allday
Thu Jul 18, 2013 3:54 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Favorite Dog names, Whats yours?
Replies: 89
Views: 60613

Re: Favorite Dog names, Whats yours?

Thanks for all the examples guys! I love hearing new names whether it came about for sentimental reasons, you thought it sounded good, or just to be plain comical. I think my girlfriend and I have decided on the name for my upcoming pup but I want to wait until I get it to make sure the name fits. I...
by 808allday
Thu Jul 18, 2013 3:45 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: +R vs Pressure Training (Which do you use?)
Replies: 11
Views: 3633

Re: +R vs Pressure Training (Which do you use?)

I guess my real purpose is is two fold. First, to see how much we are following suit of European training. We always seem to lag behind them in training (and sports but don't get me started on that). Using only +R only for training any sporting breed here in the states is still a minority group. I w...
by 808allday
Thu Jul 18, 2013 12:19 am
Forum: Training
Topic: +R vs Pressure Training (Which do you use?)
Replies: 11
Views: 3633

+R vs Pressure Training (Which do you use?)

I was wondering how many of you use either method of training. I am well aware of the differences so I don't need explanations of each. I was more curious as to your results. If any of you have trained with either method what were the hardest parts of training using this method? What were the greate...
by 808allday
Thu Jul 18, 2013 12:08 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Let me get this straight-- pigeon training
Replies: 9
Views: 4454

Re: Let me get this straight-- pigeon training

if you can afford it get a launcher, or you can also try making your own that maybe has a string attached that you can pull to let the bird fly out if the dog gets too close.
by 808allday
Mon Jul 15, 2013 7:01 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Favorite Dog names, Whats yours?
Replies: 89
Views: 60613

Re: Favorite Dog names, Whats yours?

yeah I don't name my dogs the same thing, still workin on what I want for my upcoming pup. Unfortunately all the names I really like my friends either just got pups and used one of the names or there's already been a dog with that name in my family.
by 808allday
Sun Jul 14, 2013 11:50 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Pheasant Hunting in Northern Texas
Replies: 17
Views: 10194

Re: Pheasant Hunting in Northern Texas

Have you ever done one of those hunts? I wouldn't mind paying but if I can get the same level of hunting on public land for free I might be more inclined to do that. If all else fails I can just go visit family and go duck and pheasant hunting at the clubs there
by 808allday
Sun Jul 14, 2013 10:33 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Pheasant Hunting in Northern Texas
Replies: 17
Views: 10194

Re: Pheasant Hunting in Northern Texas

awesome! I'm going to go and check some of the places out when I get back from midland. I think I'll poke around up there come duck,quail,crane,goose,dove season. Man only in texas can you hunt all of those at once haha