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by Boolywooger
Tue Oct 07, 2014 7:11 pm
Forum: Polls
Topic: Which shotgun brand do you use?
Replies: 180
Views: 221953

Re: Which shotgun brand do you use?

I use a 20 ga Antonio Zoli O/U and I love it. Light quick and just naturally points where I want it to go.
by Boolywooger
Mon Oct 06, 2014 8:40 am
Forum: Training
Topic: What the heck happened?
Replies: 14
Views: 7907

Re: What the heck happened?

wolfcreek wrote:There is a video series of 27 vids on youtube posted by SportDog collars regarding retriever training from start to finish that also covers FF.
Could you provide a link to session 1 of the series?

Thanks
by Boolywooger
Wed Sep 24, 2014 11:08 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Foreign object pneumonia
Replies: 10
Views: 5037

Re: Foreign object pneumonia

Glad to hear the good news!
by Boolywooger
Tue Sep 23, 2014 2:39 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: A mock hunt question
Replies: 13
Views: 5906

Re: A mock hunt question

Having a few dead pigeons and a blank pistol, wouldn't be illegal according to what you posted.
by Boolywooger
Tue Sep 23, 2014 2:36 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Cut out Shorthairs
Replies: 7
Views: 3418

Re: Cut out Shorthairs

How about one of these? Paint it white and tie off the antlers and tape them down.

http://smile.amazon.com/NXT-Generation- ... eer+target
by Boolywooger
Tue Sep 23, 2014 12:13 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: First Times
Replies: 9
Views: 3237

Re: First Times

Very, very nice. How old is the pup?
by Boolywooger
Mon Sep 22, 2014 12:51 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Talk me out of a Filson vest
Replies: 28
Views: 16353

Re: Talk me out of a Filson vest

I have a bunch of vests/strap vests/packs, from Cabelas, Mother, Filson etc. By far my cheap, light Cabelas ultimate strap vest gets the most use. I can wear it from September 1-January 31 without getting hot or feeling claustrophobic. It has been totally thrashed (including having my GWP puppy eat...
by Boolywooger
Fri Sep 12, 2014 10:53 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Amazing little Dog
Replies: 4
Views: 1994

Re: Amazing little Dog

Dang!!!! I was already feeling inadequate as a trainer and now this!
by Boolywooger
Thu Sep 11, 2014 9:17 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Disappearing Quail
Replies: 4
Views: 2746

Re: Disappearing Quail

Thanks for the feedback, I'm going to insert another funnel reducing the opening to between 2 3/4" and 3" and will have bobs to help prevent "going out the in door". It's amazing how dangerous a place the woods behind my house must be. That makes a total of 24 quail that have disappeared within a co...
by Boolywooger
Wed Sep 10, 2014 3:18 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Disappearing Quail
Replies: 4
Views: 2746

Disappearing Quail

I bought a dozen quail last week and due to operator error 5 of them escaped into the woods. The final 7 were successfully transferred into the johnny house below. Because of the ones that escaped I left the door over the recall funnel open. Over the course of the next 3 days the 7 in the johnny hou...
by Boolywooger
Wed Sep 10, 2014 2:24 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: When to shoot a wild bird over a young dog.
Replies: 14
Views: 8866

Re: When to shoot a wild bird over a young dog.

One question I have... If a wild flush occurs, maybe not on his first encounter but at sometime during the hunting season, and the dog in no way causes it, for instance he is on my left and I cause the flush on my right, is it OK to shoot then?
by Boolywooger
Wed Sep 10, 2014 2:17 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: The Ultimate Hypocrisy
Replies: 132
Views: 86293

Re: The Ultimate Hypocrisy

mnaj_springer wrote:My question wasn't sarcastic. I really don't know when or why a magazine holding 10+ rounds is used...
Duh?!?! For the Zombie Apocalypse of course. :P
by Boolywooger
Wed Sep 10, 2014 2:07 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Looking for better navigation program for Android
Replies: 8
Views: 6639

Re: Looking for better navigation program for Android

I've also used Google Maps (that may be your stock map),Mapquest and Scout GPS by Telenav.
by Boolywooger
Wed Sep 10, 2014 11:06 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: How many Quail are there?
Replies: 1
Views: 2076

How many Quail are there?

I ran across this article and I thought it was very interesting. I'm planning on using it to scout the public land I'm going to hunt when the season opens:

http://www.talltimbers.org/gb-fall_densities.html
by Boolywooger
Wed Sep 10, 2014 10:40 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Raising Quail or Chukar
Replies: 9
Views: 6534

Re: Raising Quail or Chukar

Tried to find the link but couldn't. There is a video of that guy's setup, and by the end of the process, those birds were as close to wild as I think it's possible to achieve.
by Boolywooger
Wed Sep 10, 2014 10:21 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Perfect Pedigree NEW Account Setup ERROR?
Replies: 7
Views: 3051

Re: Perfect Pedigree NEW Account Setup ERROR?

I had the same thing happen and went to so I set up my pedigree using the createpedigree site. Charlie's Pedigree is in my tag line.
by Boolywooger
Mon Sep 08, 2014 1:16 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: credit card hacker
Replies: 16
Views: 10586

Re: credit card hacker

One thing you might want to verify is that your own PC isn't the culprit. If you don't have your virus protection up to date. It could be a trojan on your PC that is gathering your info for the hackers.
by Boolywooger
Wed Sep 03, 2014 1:11 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Quail pen in yard
Replies: 6
Views: 3020

Re: Quail pen in yard

I'm going to be getting some quail this week. I'm going to try to get them trained, just as you have, for the home turf barrel johnny house. But I have also built a mini recall pen using a 20 gallon plastic barrel. I have a funnel on on side a screened partition in the middle and then a 2nd chamber ...
by Boolywooger
Wed Sep 03, 2014 11:28 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Quail pen in yard
Replies: 6
Views: 3020

Re: Quail pen in yard

How has your recall experience been? Are you using Bob Whites or Pharoah quail?
by Boolywooger
Wed Aug 27, 2014 11:38 am
Forum: Training
Topic: "Carding" Quail
Replies: 9
Views: 4800

Re: "Carding" Quail

Thanks for those tips. I'm planning on using 3 poles about 50 yards away from each other and will round robin through them all, probably only twice per bird and maybe not even that many depending on how Charlie does. If he's perfect on the first two birds (not likely at this point) then we'll be thr...
by Boolywooger
Wed Aug 27, 2014 9:56 am
Forum: Training
Topic: "Carding" Quail
Replies: 9
Views: 4800

Re: "Carding" Quail

Charlie is a 5 month old Brittany. I have been using feral pigeons in my training so far, but they're 1 use birds because my attempt at carding them was less than satisfactory. I've never used a pigeon pole before, but since it was mentioned, I went out and researched it. I'm going to give that a tr...
by Boolywooger
Tue Aug 26, 2014 12:15 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: "Carding" Quail
Replies: 9
Views: 4800

"Carding" Quail

So, I got a dozen Pharaoh Quail to use in training my pup. My recall attempt proved less than stellar. I released 11 of the dozen and only 3 came back. I gave them a few days and released 2, only 1 came back. So I used the remaining to do some retrieving work. This Friday I'm getting some Bobwhite Q...
by Boolywooger
Fri Aug 22, 2014 11:15 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pigeons
Replies: 10
Views: 5264

Re: Pigeons

I kept 7 pigeons in one of these for 3 weeks and they were still flying strong at the end. I set it up for quail, and I believe a simpler design would work better for pigeons. I bought the barrels for $15.00 each from Craigslist. I think if you were to cut the top out of the 1st barrel leaving a 6 t...
by Boolywooger
Fri Aug 22, 2014 10:13 am
Forum: Training
Topic: E-collar question?
Replies: 29
Views: 11511

Re: E-collar question?

Don't jump on Charlie and I for trying to understand what you've done when you haven't thoroughly explained yourself. One of the faults of written text is that it's hard to tell what the other person's tone is. I have no intention of jumping on anyone. I'm extremely grateful to all of you more expe...
by Boolywooger
Thu Aug 21, 2014 9:07 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: E-collar question?
Replies: 29
Views: 11511

Re: E-collar question?

OK, let me see if I can try to understand the feedback that has been given: First off, Charlie has been trained on the "Here" since I got him, just short of 2 months. At first I started with clicker and treat as in the Willow Creek videos. I've also used a check cord to gently coax him to me while g...
by Boolywooger
Thu Aug 21, 2014 3:19 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: E-collar question?
Replies: 29
Views: 11511

Re: E-collar question?

I have a follow-up question: This happened this morning with my 5 mo old Brittany and the first dog I've ever used an e-collar on. He was off leash and running in an open field ( a lawn so no chance of game being near ). I called him to come (I use Here). He stood there and looked at me. I had the e...
by Boolywooger
Thu Aug 14, 2014 12:41 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Input on fescue and ryegrass hunting conditions
Replies: 12
Views: 5972

Re: Input on fescue and ryegrass hunting conditions

I would lump sericea lespedeza into the same group as fescue.
by Boolywooger
Wed Aug 13, 2014 12:41 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: 2014-2015 Field Events in FL & GA
Replies: 4
Views: 3377

Re: 2014-2015 Field Events in FL & GA

Just to verify FT(w) means Walking Field Trial, correct?
by Boolywooger
Wed Aug 13, 2014 9:23 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dogs with lyme disease.
Replies: 12
Views: 6482

Re: Dogs with lyme disease.

Doxycycline is an antibiotic. It's the bacteria that would develop the immunity, not the dog, and that shouldn't happen if you give the full dosage.
by Boolywooger
Fri Aug 08, 2014 8:15 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Gun Dog Podcasts
Replies: 2
Views: 1285

Re: Gun Dog Podcasts

Thanks, I had already found both of those, but those aren't really podcasts, although the BDA can be downloaded via the podcast app. Both of those are really TV show formats. What I'm talking about is more like a talk show. One where you have a host who has weekly, biweekly or monthly guests, and a ...
by Boolywooger
Thu Aug 07, 2014 2:55 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Gun Dog Podcasts
Replies: 2
Views: 1285

Gun Dog Podcasts

Does anyone know of any. I found Bird Dogs Forever, but that seems to be the only one. It would also be a great idea for someone with more of a gift for gab than I have to start one. Bird Dogs Forever ended in 2009, but you can still download their episodes.
by Boolywooger
Wed Aug 06, 2014 2:49 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: 2014-2015 Field Events in FL & GA
Replies: 4
Views: 3377

Re: 2014-2015 Field Events in FL & GA

Thanks for the time and effort you put into this.
by Boolywooger
Tue Aug 05, 2014 5:39 pm
Forum: Tributes to the Departed
Topic: Good Bye Baron
Replies: 10
Views: 11085

Re: Good Bye Baron

Losing a long time friend is very hard, so sorry for your loss.
by Boolywooger
Mon Aug 04, 2014 6:38 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Age for bird intro and hunting
Replies: 33
Views: 13938

Re: Age for bird intro and hunting

I've watched the Start portion of the PS/PF system repeatedly and it seems very logical and doable, then I watched the Finish DVDs and "oh my"... It seems I'm going to have to trap every feral pigeon in Atlanta to have enough birds for the Finish portion.
by Boolywooger
Mon Aug 04, 2014 6:31 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Maybe some dumb PS/PF questions
Replies: 21
Views: 8537

Re: Maybe some dumb PS/PF questions

As a follow-up to the frozen quail info... Do you thaw the bird before using it for retrieving and then refreeze? If so how long does a quail or pigeon take to thaw?
by Boolywooger
Tue Jul 29, 2014 11:44 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Tethering/hobbling pigeons
Replies: 31
Views: 22719

Re: Tethering/hobbling pigeons

I have a pole that would be perfect for tethering a pigeon. It is out of one of those instant setup tents that got semi melted in a garage fire. It's fiberglass and about 15 feet long and can bend down into a 3' diameter circle. My question is, should I be doing anything with tethered pigeons with a...
by Boolywooger
Mon Jul 28, 2014 2:55 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Tethering/hobbling pigeons
Replies: 31
Views: 22719

Re: Tethering/hobbling pigeons

Well, I decided to go with the carding option. I used kite string and 8x12" cardboard squares. I added a tail of hunter orange tape trail marking tape. The results weren't spectacular or terrible. The birds only flew about 3 to 5 feet off of the ground and flew about 30 yards. I needed to check cord...
by Boolywooger
Fri Jul 25, 2014 11:53 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Tethering/hobbling pigeons
Replies: 31
Views: 22719

Re: Tethering/hobbling pigeons

I wasn't thinking of filling the 20 oz bottle, more like 2 to 3 inches to start.
by Boolywooger
Fri Jul 25, 2014 10:52 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Tethering/hobbling pigeons
Replies: 31
Views: 22719

Re: Tethering/hobbling pigeons

I'm kind of leaning toward the 20 oz plastic bottle idea. That way I can go "too heavy" by adding water for the first flight and adjust accordingly rather than "Gee, that didn't work." as I watch the doomed pigeon fly off into the sunset.
by Boolywooger
Tue Jul 22, 2014 1:51 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Tethering/hobbling pigeons
Replies: 31
Views: 22719

Re: Tethering/hobbling pigeons

I realized it was 9 years old when I posted my reply. It seemed to be a valid thread for my question. If I had of started a new thread I'm sure I would have gotten some "use the Search engine" responses. Now as to my question about using CDs as the "card", has anyone tried it?
by Boolywooger
Mon Jul 21, 2014 12:41 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Tethering/hobbling pigeons
Replies: 31
Views: 22719

Re: Tethering/hobbling pigeons

Ok, I'm going to be trying this this week for the first time. Reading the information about Coraplast got me to thinking... Would Old CDs work as a "card"? Maybe a 12" line, then a CD and possibly a 4" or so line and a 2nd CD?
by Boolywooger
Thu Jul 17, 2014 1:37 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Type of treats do you use ?
Replies: 12
Views: 6291

Re: Type of treats do you use ?

I use freeze dried beef liver. It comes in 1" cubes which I cut into 1/2" cubes. My pup loves them.
by Boolywooger
Fri Jul 11, 2014 9:28 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: wild 4 mo GWP
Replies: 4
Views: 2840

Re: wild 4 mo GWP

If you can find someone with a pup around the same age get together and let the two pups wrestle for a while. I've been taking my 4 month Brittany to the local dog park and going into the small dog section and letting him learn how to deal with the crotchety old "chi hoo ah hoo ahs" and making frien...
by Boolywooger
Fri Jun 27, 2014 9:57 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Puppy Pix! Show yer best!
Replies: 57
Views: 28595

Re: Puppy Pix! Show yer best!

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Charlie at 9 weeks