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by Moonshine Ike
Sat Nov 19, 2016 2:51 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Need some advice/help-Back from the Vet
Replies: 25
Views: 10401

Re: Need some advice/help

Ben, before rushing off to the vet, especially after hours and spending $100's, if not $1,000's of dollars, hold up a day or two. If she seems to be doing fine and the spotting urine stops, everything is probably a-ok. The international Vet coalition must pay all of these internet genies to automati...
by Moonshine Ike
Sat Nov 19, 2016 11:57 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Rock Acre Blackhawk????
Replies: 30
Views: 13976

Re: Rock Acre Blackhawk????

Postby RayGubernat » Fri Nov 18, 2016 10:01 pm Too funny - Ike joined us Aug. 20, 2016. In the space of three months he has become a resident authority. That is just awesome. :lol: :lol: I'LL DEFER TO YOUR EXPERTISE WITH 3,051 (plus probably 1,000's more @ other sites) INTERNET POSTS LOL I know you ...
by Moonshine Ike
Thu Nov 17, 2016 6:05 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dog Off Food/Vomiting
Replies: 15
Views: 7296

Re: Dog Off Food/Vomiting

I always wait a couple of days to get very concerned about digestive problems and have been lucky that I have never had problem that turned into more than an upset stomach. Too many Dudes and Dudettes will rush their pooch to the nearest Vet at any sign of sickness. No matter how slight the problem...
by Moonshine Ike
Thu Nov 17, 2016 6:00 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Rock Acre Blackhawk????
Replies: 30
Views: 13976

Re: Rock Acre Blackhawk????

It seems to me the tail is on the other end of what determines how good a dog is. We hear how bad it is to pick a dog because of color or maybe we should say cosmetic reasons but those same people often forget that the tail carriage and style is cosmetic. I like the 10 o'clock slightly sickle tail,...
by Moonshine Ike
Thu Nov 17, 2016 5:53 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: They finally caught him. Roysetters
Replies: 118
Views: 86611

Re: They finally caught him. Roysetters

I assume that possession limits are more about the ease of prosecution of poachers than protection of a resource. There are far better ways to protect than setting limits. While some wardens might cut a very fine line with the law, it must be a tough job and good job to them in being successful or ...
by Moonshine Ike
Thu Nov 17, 2016 5:52 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: They finally caught him. Roysetters
Replies: 118
Views: 86611

Re: They finally caught him. Roysetters

QuillGordon wrote::arrow:
I've been gone South hunting Carbon Co. which is the only home to a certain species of game bird in Montana.

A friend of mine took a screen shot of what you posted, before you edited it. That wasn't very nice, Thom....are you hitting the sauce again?
by Moonshine Ike
Tue Nov 15, 2016 8:55 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Rock Acre Blackhawk????
Replies: 30
Views: 13976

Rock Acre Blackhawk????

I have a 4 year old double grandaughter to Blackhawk. Heck of a nice bird dog but sickle tailed. Many who have hunted with her proclaim she is one of the very best they've seen. I've never bred her, because of that sickle tail, though have had many requests for pups. A few pointer experts have told ...
by Moonshine Ike
Tue Nov 15, 2016 4:27 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: They finally caught him. Roysetters
Replies: 118
Views: 86611

Re: They finally caught him. Roysetters

the individual we're referring to was quite boastful on his internet posts. He kills more birds than anybody, his dogs were better than anybodies pooches. Heck, even last saturday, after pleading guilty to the game hogging, he posted some long montana pheasant hunt photo essay on another site (which...
by Moonshine Ike
Tue Nov 15, 2016 4:19 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Tekoa Mountain Patriot
Replies: 22
Views: 11779

Re: Tekoa Mountain Patriot

I was and of many more, I share my stories with friends and those who I judge have a serious interest you don't fit in either category I'll take it that the answer is no, you don't have any first hand experience with the mentioned dogs, yet you voluntarily jumped into this thread. Thanks for the ot...
by Moonshine Ike
Tue Nov 15, 2016 12:58 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: They finally caught him. Roysetters
Replies: 118
Views: 86611

Re: They finally caught him. Roysetters

Elkhunter wrote:27 birds over possession is a little egregious IMO.

heck I dont know if I kill 27 birds in a season! :) Though I did kill 5 huns yesterday.
without a 20 pic photo essay bragging about your accomplishment, then did this really happen? :)
by Moonshine Ike
Tue Nov 15, 2016 12:56 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: They finally caught him. Roysetters
Replies: 118
Views: 86611

Re: They finally caught him. Roysetters

Bobman, I'd really love to hear this -other side of the story- It sounds like you are in the "know" Enlighten us. On a side note it's gotten very humorous to watch the possession limit debate over on the other site. Some there seem to think that possession limits only matter for a brick and mortar h...
by Moonshine Ike
Mon Nov 14, 2016 9:41 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: They finally caught him. Roysetters
Replies: 118
Views: 86611

Re: They finally caught him. Roysetters

You know, years ago, my brother got caught with a couple of pounds of pot. Of course it wasn't his :>) My mom made a total "bleep" of herself around town claiming that her boy was innocent. My brother used to braggadly (sp) refer to himself as the grass man. It was his pot. He got busted. He got con...
by Moonshine Ike
Mon Nov 14, 2016 9:25 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Tekoa Mountain Patriot
Replies: 22
Views: 11779

Re: Tekoa Mountain Patriot

the list of all-age setters today is a short one, the simple fact that Bo won the National Championship twice (and will go straight to the Hall of Fame when that time comes) makes him legendary in my opinion. I thought you were an eyewitness to Sunrise, Rising Sun, Bo and Patriot. Don't deflect, te...
by Moonshine Ike
Mon Nov 14, 2016 9:21 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: They finally caught him. Roysetters
Replies: 118
Views: 86611

Re: They finally caught him. Roysetters

"Big Sky" Bobman, since you have so much insight, why don't you tell how this "Roy" came about "finding" this little bird hunting mecca here in the Big Sky state? Was it all by his lonesome? Let's see, no hunting in 48 states for 2 years $1,750 fines plus restitution (wonder how much $$$ that was?) ...
by Moonshine Ike
Mon Nov 14, 2016 8:29 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: They finally caught him. Roysetters
Replies: 118
Views: 86611

Re: They finally caught him. Roysetters

Bobman, you're just chiming in to deflect the attention from someone that you think is your buddy. Didn't you read the charges, which were plead guilty to? You're just trying to throw shyt at the wall hoping something sticks and the attention will be taken away from the game violator. Besides, didn'...
by Moonshine Ike
Mon Nov 14, 2016 1:10 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: They finally caught him. Roysetters
Replies: 118
Views: 86611

Re: They finally caught him. Roysetters

CodyM, I see that you post on that "other" site. Apparently a few of the regulars can't figure out what's the big deal in this game hog-gate dilemma. I wonder if these same guys would like to see the Roy 9 dog and RV show pull up and camp for 3 months straight in their bird hunting grounds? That adm...
by Moonshine Ike
Mon Nov 14, 2016 1:01 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: looking for a hunting partner
Replies: 29
Views: 12764

Re: looking for a hunting partner

Here's where we all got side winded. I specifically was interested in why Oldbeek thought he needed several people in a hunting party to pursue chukar. I was not equating this to having a hunting "partner" It was easy to see why Oldbeek was requesting a hunting PARTNER, it was explained well...that ...
by Moonshine Ike
Mon Nov 14, 2016 8:21 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: looking for a hunting partner
Replies: 29
Views: 12764

Re: looking for a hunting partner

Ezzy and Greg, now that I am posting from a regular computer instead of a pad which made posting clearly tough, let me once again explain Oldbeek wanting a hunting partner and Oldbeek needing more hunters to chase Chukars were 2 seperate things. I was addressing his need to have have several hunters...
by Moonshine Ike
Sat Nov 12, 2016 9:48 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: looking for a hunting partner
Replies: 29
Views: 12764

Re: looking for a hunting partner

Oldbeek. Why do u need more hunters? The area needed more hunters explained. Found a box canyon with a spring at the entrance. Looking south there was a lava ridge about 1/2 mile long and 900 ft above the spring. Looking west another lava ridge, same description. Looking north another ridge, same d...
by Moonshine Ike
Sat Nov 12, 2016 9:20 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: They finally caught him. Roysetters
Replies: 118
Views: 86611

Re: They finally caught him. Roysetters

Put a call into a fwp buddy tonight. It was a 2 year operation. They tried to bust him last year but the bandits slipped out of the state. Upland journal and his boisterous essays were being watched. Now that he is busted, the fwp would like to speak to a Florida and Pennsylvania accomplices that ha...
by Moonshine Ike
Sat Nov 12, 2016 6:13 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: They finally caught him. Roysetters
Replies: 118
Views: 86611

Re: They finally caught him. Roysetters

He just posted an essay this morning Surely that dude didn't post a recent essay? If so, that,d be really messed up. Now is the time to lay low. Not be gloating over your poaching escapades. Roy, you need to use the next 24 months soul searching instead of internet showing off. Oh what the heck, th...
by Moonshine Ike
Sat Nov 12, 2016 5:35 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: looking for a hunting partner
Replies: 29
Views: 12764

Re: looking for a hunting partner

I read that he feels chukar need a bunch hunters to be successly hunted. Totally un unrelated to needinding a hunting partner. Ezzy your a chukar hunting expert aren't you? Educate us
by Moonshine Ike
Sat Nov 12, 2016 5:26 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: They finally caught him. Roysetters
Replies: 118
Views: 86611

Re: They finally caught him. Roysetters

The untold story is that Roy boy basically stole the hunting area a few years back from a generous fellow hunter. Took it over for his own then hotspotted it to all his upland journal buddies who,be preceded to pound it into the ground. Locals were threatening to burn rv,s down. Supposedly the other...
by Moonshine Ike
Fri Nov 11, 2016 10:38 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: They finally caught him. Roysetters
Replies: 118
Views: 86611

They finally caught him. Roysetters

The online bird hunting legend had to have his day in court. Click on the news tab http://Www.kltz.com Roysetters roy pool got busted with a truckload of birds over the posession limit. This was first reported on uplandjournal.com. Of course this story was just too much bird hunting related for a si...
by Moonshine Ike
Fri Nov 11, 2016 10:03 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: looking for a hunting partner
Replies: 29
Views: 12764

Re: looking for a hunting partner

ezzy333 wrote:
Moonshine Ike wrote:Oldbeek. Why do u need more hunters?
Read his post, he explains it well.

Ezzy
Wut? Nuttin was explained. Why dont u explain then ezzy?
by Moonshine Ike
Fri Nov 11, 2016 6:01 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: looking for a hunting partner
Replies: 29
Views: 12764

Re: looking for a hunting partner

Oldbeek. Why do u need more hunters?
by Moonshine Ike
Fri Nov 11, 2016 5:59 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Tekoa Mountain Patriot
Replies: 22
Views: 11779

Re: Tekoa Mountain Patriot

Soignie wrote:because I saw them all and had offspring of them all
Ok. Tell us about them. I would love to hear firsthand accounts of sunrise. Risins sun. Bo. And patriot
by Moonshine Ike
Fri Nov 11, 2016 8:18 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Tekoa Mountain Patriot
Replies: 22
Views: 11779

Re: Tekoa Mountain Patriot

Soignie wrote:Legendary? Tekoa Mountain Sunrise is legendary as is Hick's Rising Sun and Shadow Oak Bo, Patriot was a very nice dog.
How would you know?
by Moonshine Ike
Fri Oct 07, 2016 8:33 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: make my dog relocate
Replies: 12
Views: 5740

Re: make my dog relocate

It sounds like you folks know and understand what I'm wanting. With wild birds during actual hunting conditions, I want the dog to be where the birds are AT, not where they WERE This particular field trial-trained dog happens to have a whale of a nose, which can be a good thing but sometimes his ini...
by Moonshine Ike
Fri Oct 07, 2016 6:35 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: make my dog relocate
Replies: 12
Views: 5740

Re: make my dog relocate

What exactly is the problem? Are the birds flushing farther away from the dog than your used to? That's not it. We primarily hunt Huns and Chukar and it's very common for these birds to be pointed, then move on 30-50+ yards, then stop, then maybe do it again. We've even seen birds move out over 100...
by Moonshine Ike
Thu Oct 06, 2016 5:39 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: make my dog relocate
Replies: 12
Views: 5740

make my dog relocate

I have one of my pointers trained for field trials, when I go in to flush the birds and they've moved on, I have to tap him on the head to relocate.

This isn't working well with wild birds. How can I 'untrain' this dog and teach him to relocate on his own?
by Moonshine Ike
Wed Oct 05, 2016 10:08 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: overweight Pointer
Replies: 8
Views: 4705

overweight Pointer

8 years old, feeding him Diamond Naturals Extreme athlete. He's around the 60 lb mark, true season weight should be around 52 lb. This dog is fat and stays fat! For the past 2 months I've cut his daily feed by 30%, but that hasn't really helped. He gets ran almost daily, so lack of exercise is not a...
by Moonshine Ike
Wed Oct 05, 2016 7:04 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Are these bird hunting boards DEAD?
Replies: 14
Views: 6469

Are these bird hunting boards DEAD?

Maybe forums are a thing of the the past. Maybe all that can be said has been said. This board has really slowed down. Another board I lurk on occasion has put most of its efforts into off topic subjects and cares more about poems, thoughts and essays than bird hunting. Maybe the dedicated bird dog ...
by Moonshine Ike
Wed Sep 28, 2016 11:46 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Potty training dogs?
Replies: 3
Views: 1747

Re: Potty training dogs?

could a dog be trained or lured to use one spot? maybe put a sandbox in corner of kennel?
by Moonshine Ike
Wed Sep 28, 2016 10:56 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Potty training dogs?
Replies: 3
Views: 1747

Potty training dogs?

I know, sounds silly. But, wouldn't it be great if a kenneled dog defecated in the same spot everyday?

Or, is this possible, much like a kitty litter box? Would make kennel clean up a whole lot easier!
by Moonshine Ike
Tue Sep 27, 2016 8:19 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Tekoa Mountain Patriot
Replies: 22
Views: 11779

Re: Tekoa Mountain Patriot

Rik, sounds like you actually wild bird hunted with both Patriot and that Sunrise daughter, Sunrays. What else can you tell us about those two (looking at getting a pup out of Jettsun, a Patriot/Sammy dog)
by Moonshine Ike
Mon Sep 26, 2016 1:42 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Vizsla or Pointing Lab?
Replies: 66
Views: 46941

Re: Vizsla or Pointing Lab?

hasn't the consistent "pointing lab" been proven to be a hoax?
by Moonshine Ike
Mon Sep 26, 2016 12:50 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Tekoa Mountain Patriot
Replies: 22
Views: 11779

Tekoa Mountain Patriot

I'm a pointer guy but, Tell me about this legendary English Setter. I've heard that he produced a bunch of natural bird finders plus some very good field trial dogs.
by Moonshine Ike
Mon Sep 26, 2016 12:46 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: what is the ultimate dog for chukars?
Replies: 25
Views: 13246

what is the ultimate dog for chukars?

I'm curious. I hope some serious chasers of the chukars chimes in but, for entertainment purposes, all internet Holiday Inn experts are also invited to submit their $00.02
by Moonshine Ike
Mon Sep 26, 2016 12:42 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: FREE stuff for sore muscles in dogs and hunters
Replies: 25
Views: 8849

Re: FREE stuff for sore muscles in dogs and hunters

Scott, tell us more about this new product.
Thanks
by Moonshine Ike
Thu Sep 08, 2016 4:43 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: What are your 2016 Hunting Plans??
Replies: 27
Views: 15823

Re: What are your 2016 Hunting Plans??

Reba that's sounds awesome but unfortunately we don't need any new ruffed grouse hunters we already have plenty and don't really want to share our hotspots with any new comers to the sport. But thanks for your interest and good luck on your sacred public hunting grounds in AZ. ;) H3lls B3lls, Just ...
by Moonshine Ike
Wed Sep 07, 2016 10:40 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Arizona quail
Replies: 107
Views: 88853

Re: Arizona quail

I guess I'm lost on this one. Scott Linden is a TV guy and most of his shows feature preserve hunting. Not every bodies cup of tea but never the less, I've never seen him HotSpot wild bird country.

Would I blindly invite him to my honey holes? heck no. That goes for about 98% of you peeps
by Moonshine Ike
Wed Sep 07, 2016 10:37 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: FDSB registration - changing the name of a dog
Replies: 2
Views: 2021

FDSB registration - changing the name of a dog

Can it be done? I'm in the process of purchasing a 4 year old female pointer who's got a pretty silly name on the papers. Putting her in my name, can I change hers?
by Moonshine Ike
Wed Sep 07, 2016 10:36 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Rimadyl (or generic versions)
Replies: 15
Views: 11688

Re: Rimadyl (or generic versions)

birddogdoc, I think you use to post on the "other site" until the admin. changed the tone of the forum and ran off all the serious bird dog folks. Anyway, isn't Rimadyl designed to be given everyday?
by Moonshine Ike
Sat Sep 03, 2016 4:42 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Rimadyl (or generic versions)
Replies: 15
Views: 11688

Rimadyl (or generic versions)

Subject: 9 year old Pointer. Moves a little slower these days. Seems to have a mild arthritic condition.

Question: Does Rimadyl (or a generic substitute) really work? Stuff ain't cheap
by Moonshine Ike
Wed Aug 31, 2016 6:50 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Arizona quail
Replies: 107
Views: 88853

Re: Arizona quail

----- Personally I don't even like mentioning the state One of those guys told one of his buddies about the place and he showed him around how and where to hunt along with the camping spot. After he left the new guy stayed. For the next few days the new guy would be on his cell phone calling his bu...
by Moonshine Ike
Tue Aug 30, 2016 8:30 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Grain FREE?
Replies: 20
Views: 12099

Grain FREE?

NO Corn, Wheat or Soy yet, might have brown and/or white rice, pearl barley and other items that would constitute being classified as a grain.

What actually is "Grain Free" ? Are Grain Free feeds better than the standard corn based feeds?
by Moonshine Ike
Tue Aug 30, 2016 6:01 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Breaking a Dog off Pointing Rabbits?!?!
Replies: 27
Views: 11336

Re: Breaking a Dog off Pointing Rabbits?!?!

Wow. Time to get a beagle too. :) Sharon, we have an unbelievable amount of rabbits around. Last year was crazy, I thought there would be a drop off this year. No. Mostly cottontails, but quite a few jackrabbits. Bobman, yea, it's a special pup, phenomenal actually. Very far advanced for his age......
by Moonshine Ike
Tue Aug 30, 2016 5:38 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Breaking a Dog off Pointing Rabbits?!?!
Replies: 27
Views: 11336

Re: Breaking a Dog off Pointing Rabbits?!?!

Let me give you all a bit more information. This dog was purchased by me at 6 mo. of age. The breeder had exposed him to a few pigeons which he pointed very well. When I took over, from 6 mo. to now, this dog has only seen wild birds (Huns, Chukar, Sage Chicken and pheasant).....no liberated game. I...
by Moonshine Ike
Tue Aug 30, 2016 12:47 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Breaking a Dog off Pointing Rabbits?!?!
Replies: 27
Views: 11336

Re: Breaking a Dog off Pointing Rabbits?!?!

SCT wrote:I personally wouldn't "buzz" and dog while he's pointing anything.
What if I know (can see) that it's a bunny? How 'bout after flushing a rabbit out of the cover?