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- Tue Jan 13, 2009 7:09 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Micro Chip Identification
- Replies: 29
- Views: 7345
Re: Micro Chip Identification
1. To the best of my knowledge, it is common practice at vets and shelters to check any animal that comes in, and has been for some time. And they are aware of the migrating issue. 2.put it on the dogs collar id tag: reward- avidchip 1212 dumb st. walla walla, wa. 11345 111-111-0110 3. In addition t...
- Mon Jan 12, 2009 10:26 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Question for the Elhew guys/girls
- Replies: 86
- Views: 27462
Re: Question for the Elhew guys/girls
J.D. Irvine at nitro kennels.
http://www.nitrokennels.com/src/index.p ... &Itemid=34
He's got a few pups out of walker right now. I wish I wasn't so busy, I'd have one.
http://www.nitrokennels.com/src/index.p ... &Itemid=34
He's got a few pups out of walker right now. I wish I wasn't so busy, I'd have one.
- Mon Jan 12, 2009 7:44 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Question for the Elhew guys/girls
- Replies: 86
- Views: 27462
Re: Question for the Elhew guys/girls
Ditto on the D grandson out of Walker. The Most natural all around dog I've ever had hands down. Point back and retrieve.
- Mon Jan 12, 2009 7:35 pm
- Forum: Guns and Ammo
- Topic: reloading equipment
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4447
Re: reloading equipment
Had a blizzard today so......
- Sat Jan 10, 2009 5:44 pm
- Forum: Guns and Ammo
- Topic: reloading equipment
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4447
Re: reloading equipment
funny you should say that, I'm in the process of making a "lodge" in a back garage at our place. The old boy that used to own the place before us was quite the shooter and this room was his reloading room in the summer and he moved every thing in the basement for the winter. I don't like to move my ...
- Fri Jan 09, 2009 5:54 pm
- Forum: Guns and Ammo
- Topic: reloading equipment
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4447
Re: reloading equipment
That is really my name. :lol: I thought I did ok just on the big items, but after going through everything on the phone with a friend of mine, I found out that I DID REALLY GOOD! (well) It was funny, my buddy kept saying, after you do this for a while you'll want one of these or one of those, and al...
- Fri Jan 09, 2009 12:26 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Puppy buying scam???
- Replies: 27
- Views: 9015
Re: Puppy buying scam???
They always ask for two pups too. Seems that gundogsonline is where we have gotten them from. if we don't advertise there we don't get them.
- Fri Jan 09, 2009 8:24 am
- Forum: Guns and Ammo
- Topic: reloading equipment
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4447
Re: reloading equipment
the one thing i'm not sure that I need is all the .30 cal bullets and dies I've got 250 rounds of nosler partition bullets from 150 to 180 gr.
- Fri Jan 09, 2009 8:18 am
- Forum: Guns and Ammo
- Topic: reloading equipment
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4447
reloading equipment
I was looking through the local shopper and saw an ad for reloading equip. make an offer. Called the gentleman turns out he's an outdoor writer that a few years back was asked to do a can the average joe make a better round than he can buy with minimal investment. anyhow I got the whole deal for $50...
- Wed Jan 07, 2009 8:57 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Pheasant Fest 2009
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2393
Re: Pheasant Fest 2009
I've been going since 05, It is a great place to see what's new and to meet people in the business. At the first one I had Dale Spartas(photographer) sign the book rooster for my son. The next year I took my "to the point" and "rooster"books. There is stuff for your truck , dogs, you, the house. I l...
- Sun Jan 04, 2009 1:49 pm
- Forum: Guns and Ammo
- Topic: .17 hmr
- Replies: 16
- Views: 9396
Re: .17 hmr
We were just in SD and asked a few guys if they are using .17 on coyotes and they said heck yes!! 100yds or less=dead yote. the weather this week is supposed to be conducive to yote hunting spose I'll have to give it a try.
- Sun Jan 04, 2009 1:38 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Off Topic - Venison Tips/Recipes
- Replies: 31
- Views: 7294
Re: Off Topic - Venison Tips/Recipes
I agree knine, I do all our meat. I don't do anything special, no tricks before cooking etc. and we use it in any beef recipe. no one is the wiser. As for what they eat making them smell.... its more the scent glands hormones and such whether it be an old buck, old boar etc. You ever smell grandma c...
- Sun Jan 04, 2009 10:47 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Off Topic - Venison Tips/Recipes
- Replies: 31
- Views: 7294
Re: Off Topic - Venison Tips/Recipes
Shoot does!!! If you hunt and want to eat it /enjoy it. You want a trophy shoot a buck.
- Thu Dec 25, 2008 8:28 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Dog Den 2
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5412
Re: Dog Den 2
I've got a couple of buddies that use them I've always had the k9 kondos. A couple of them are about 12 years old. The ones I do have experience with have the rust and lid issues. One guy uses his to whelp in. I'm with PFP I would need a loan to get enough of them.
- Thu Dec 25, 2008 8:17 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: MERRY CHRISTMAS
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1753
Re: MERRY CHRISTMAS
MERRY CHRISTMAS ALL!! Beautiful morning here on the prairie, sunny and a little warmer than it's been. 12 right now, the high was 2 yesterday, looks like we got a heat wave. Snows too deep for bird hunting so the kids and I are gonna go feed pheasants. Robbi did you guys get a Kansas Monster this ye...
- Wed Dec 24, 2008 10:11 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: How manAWG'S
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4337
Re: How manAWG'S
I guess I'm not as bad as bobman but we're close.....6 shorthairs, 1 rat terrier, 1bulldog/boxer cross. Only two in the house at a time though, otherwise I gotta sit on the floor. :roll:
- Mon Dec 22, 2008 10:14 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: "Birdy" X-Mas gift for a 3 year old?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2569
Re: "Birdy" X-Mas gift for a 3 year old?
Ditto on the vest and hat. Did that w/ my boys and the loved it. Took the m to a lot of trials and to Isaac Walton etc. Did the whistles too till the neighbors started calling( combonation of duck/goose calls and whistles). heck I'll even give you a vest and a couple of hats if you want. At trials m...
- Tue Dec 16, 2008 6:45 pm
- Forum: Guns and Ammo
- Topic: .17 hmr
- Replies: 16
- Views: 9396
Re: .17 hmr
We got some good snow today and the wind was nil, so I watched for some rabbits this afternoon. No photos but one eye shot and two base of the ear shots. Instant end, 100 yards or less and you can put this round anywhere you want. Dead nuts on. The heavy barrel is a huge asset no doubt. I see a bi-p...
- Tue Dec 16, 2008 6:36 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: At what age to use physical reprimand?
- Replies: 53
- Views: 20999
Re: At what age to use physical reprimand?
when did having a dog get so hard?????
- Fri Dec 12, 2008 6:18 pm
- Forum: Guns and Ammo
- Topic: .17 hmr
- Replies: 16
- Views: 9396
Re: .17 hmr
Got it sighted in this morning and 5 shot groups the size of a quarter, 100yds. Not too shabby. Put a bipod on it and look out prairie dogs. I'll stick with 22-250 for the yotes though. Put almost 100 rounds and no tumble issues,yet.
- Fri Dec 12, 2008 6:11 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: American Field Ariticle
- Replies: 122
- Views: 21328
Re: American Field Ariticle
Those were Mr. McKenzies words not mine thus the quotes. This is going nowhere by the way.
done
done
- Fri Dec 12, 2008 2:09 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: American Field Ariticle
- Replies: 122
- Views: 21328
Re: American Field Ariticle
Greg, I meant no disrespect, my thesaurus, and dictionary are sitting prominently on the computer desk as we speak. I was only trying to lighten the mood. I did read the entire article as I do subscribe to the field(and will continue to do so) and in no way was trying to start an argument. Since I w...
- Fri Dec 12, 2008 11:02 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Which Hunting Vest???
- Replies: 25
- Views: 10996
Re: Which Hunting Vest???
WOW!!!!!!!!
I'm not carrying enough stuff!!!
You are making me look good to my wife.(she thinks I have a lot of crap)
this is my list
garmin
tri tronics
hand full of shells
water
and the vest
and phone
oh and i'll take $50 for the vest. any takers?
I'm not carrying enough stuff!!!
You are making me look good to my wife.(she thinks I have a lot of crap)
this is my list
garmin
tri tronics
hand full of shells
water
and the vest
and phone
oh and i'll take $50 for the vest. any takers?
- Fri Dec 12, 2008 9:25 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: American Field Ariticle
- Replies: 122
- Views: 21328
Re: American Field Ariticle
I'm just a dumb kid from Iowa, and the only Latin I know is from 8 years of catholic school. (that's for Greg). But.....As a publication in the private sector isn't it their right to print what they will so to speak? I see editorials that are way more one sided and inflammatory in a daily newspaper....
- Fri Dec 12, 2008 8:41 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: American Field Ariticle
- Replies: 122
- Views: 21328
Re: American Field Ariticle
It was an OPINION piece. All newspapers and magazines run them and the field is no different. Do I agree with the whole article? no. Was the rest of the article informative? yes. I've been involved in both venues. And I can say from MY experience The NSTRA folks I've been around don't have a whole l...
- Fri Dec 12, 2008 8:09 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Which Hunting Vest???
- Replies: 25
- Views: 10996
Re: Which Hunting Vest???
How many shells do you need to take? Even in Az on quail what is the limit? Get a cheap vest and get some of those old mexican badieto shell belts. :twisted: I have the second generation Mother's vest in XL I'll sell for $75. Nice vest but after seeing the wing works first hand this season that thin...
- Fri Dec 12, 2008 7:44 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Pheasant hunting w/pointers without letting training slip?
- Replies: 43
- Views: 12750
Re: Pheasant hunting w/pointers without letting training slip?
I have to laugh at these threads.....hunters that bash trialing and the dogs. How many trialers have you seen bash hunting? Exactly....... none! Like the post from PFP I'l never trial because so and so said it's real political and you'll never win blah blah blah. It's like saying I'll never eat ice ...
- Thu Dec 11, 2008 7:52 pm
- Forum: Guns and Ammo
- Topic: .17 hmr
- Replies: 16
- Views: 9396
Re: .17 hmr
Spent the afternoon sighting in and I'll try to get pics of groups @100 yards. This thing is a blast. got some hollow points today too. We scared a rabbit out of the grove while I was sighting he didn't know what hit em. K9, yotes really? Getting some snow right now. Maybe I'll try it in the morning...
- Thu Dec 11, 2008 8:17 am
- Forum: Guns and Ammo
- Topic: .17 hmr
- Replies: 16
- Views: 9396
.17 hmr
I was just wondering if anyone else had any experience with these. Thinking about getting one for varmints. I have shot a couple of them and like the round. Just wanted to hear of anybody shooting more than paper. I ruined a set of 22 targets @ 100 yards. I was impressed anyhow. A lot more fun than ...
- Thu Dec 11, 2008 8:01 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: I couldn't help but chuckle
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1266
Re: I couldn't help but chuckle
There were a few hiccups in the thread but I didn't think it was too political. It wasn't like it was an our team is better than your team kind of thing. Acouple of the posters really had some interesting info on economics.
- Wed Dec 03, 2008 1:03 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: need advice on dog
- Replies: 44
- Views: 8695
Re: need advice on dog
Yes, I know it is not an apples to apples comparison....... more like walnuts to walnuts. Either I don't type sarcasm well or some people just don't get it. Thanks for the biology lesson. yeah i had this dog once he used to sleep in the sun, and I would go poke him in the eye with a stick. you know ...
- Wed Dec 03, 2008 7:54 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: need advice on dog
- Replies: 44
- Views: 8695
Re: need advice on dog
This is what makes me laugh about this forum...seems like a lot of people in their vast knowledge don't fully read a post before they spew forth. Aggressive dog? cut his nuts! the dog is four years old. I had a vasectomy ten years ago, but it didn't change my attitude :twisted: The man only asked if...
- Tue Nov 25, 2008 8:18 am
- Forum: Brags
- Topic: We won!! Great weekend
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1576
Re: We won!! Great weekend
Kick arse job. Your dogs g-ma is my ol dog Emma. She had tons of drive and loved phez hunting. Good to see there are a few grey dogs that can get it done.
Mike
Mike
- Fri Nov 14, 2008 8:05 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: linebreeding / outcrossing
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3203
Re: linebreeding / outcrossing
I guess what got me thinking about this was the statement a friend made. He is blown away by the dogs we are producing, can't say enough about them. I think his concern comes from lack of knowledge on his part about breeding. As far as breeding goes any questions I have I direct to my cousin who is ...
- Thu Nov 13, 2008 1:24 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: linebreeding / outcrossing
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3203
Re: linebreeding / outcrossing
I know/ understand the how and why of it. I was asking what rules of thumb others were using in their programs how close or not they go. I know of some that get line bred dogs from other sources and only do outcrosses. for example Ross Callaway (Yawallac) does gaurd rail x elhew or honkytonk x gaurd...
- Thu Nov 13, 2008 8:14 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: linebreeding / outcrossing
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3203
linebreeding / outcrossing
Just curious to hear some of the more experienced dog folks give their opinions on what works, how far to go before you outcross, etc.... The reason I ask is I had a guy that has gotten a couple of dogs from me over the years and he made a statement the other day about breeding that made me wonder a...
- Tue Nov 11, 2008 1:20 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Guiding Hunts
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5101
Re: Guiding Hunts
Doug, the requirements for preserves are different for wild hunts, and they are different from state to state. Also different from big game to small game, the latter having no requirements. Requirements for hunters are different altogether. Used to be you didn't need proof of hunter safety or any ot...
- Tue Nov 11, 2008 10:45 am
- Forum: Tributes to the Departed
- Topic: BDK's Fire N The Hole "Holly"~ 10/09/96~11/10/08
- Replies: 12
- Views: 7148
Re: BDK's Fire N The Hole "Holly"~ 10/09/96~11/10/08
Sorry to hear that Robbi, she was definitely a blue hen for the gsp world.
- Tue Nov 11, 2008 10:33 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Guiding Hunts
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5101
Re: Guiding Hunts
Guiding on pen raised birds can be nerve racking, not to mention dangerous to you and your dog. How much wild phez experience do you have? how long have you been hunting? are some of the questions you need to ask yourself before you start because most of the people you will be guiding for will have ...
- Tue Nov 04, 2008 9:24 am
- Forum: Guns and Ammo
- Topic: Kent Shells
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2793
Re: Kent Shells
shot a case of them at trap last summer...any issues weren't the shells fault
good for the price. a little more residue than i like but for hunting they should be ok.
good for the price. a little more residue than i like but for hunting they should be ok.
- Mon Oct 06, 2008 7:41 am
- Forum: Events
- Topic: With Holding Placements
- Replies: 159
- Views: 26886
Re: With Holding Placements
If you read that post again you will see that he doesn't call NON AA dogs lesser quality. He said in his experience out east, at the trials he goes to, they are lessening the standards( across the board not just AA) to accommodate lesser dogs thus cheapening the titles whether it be puppy/derby, gun...
- Mon Oct 06, 2008 6:46 am
- Forum: Events
- Topic: With Holding Placements
- Replies: 159
- Views: 26886
Re: With Holding Placements
I think it is safe to say that most of us in this thread, Joe, Rich both Dougs and I, agree on what an AA dog should be. The change doesn't happen over night though. And you also can't just breed whatever bitch you want to an AA champ and get the pups you want. I think we have too many trialers that...
- Mon Oct 06, 2008 6:32 am
- Forum: Events
- Topic: With Holding Placements
- Replies: 159
- Views: 26886
Re: With Holding Placements
I think what we are seeing is just a transition in the breed, pointers did it too, and now look at their national champ 13 finds in the three hours!! Now in a trial setting that is about as good as it gets. Both camps(hunters and trialers) should look at that, a good blend of bird finding ability an...
- Sun Oct 05, 2008 2:40 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: With Holding Placements
- Replies: 159
- Views: 26886
Re: With Holding Placements
Haven't been here in a while. I just read all seven pages of this at someones suggestion. So far one of the best threads in a while. I agree with a lot of what is said. first .... ezzy.. Mr. Amatulli has won more championships with one dog than most of us who are trialing will do in our wildest drea...
- Thu May 08, 2008 6:09 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Can you breed out a bad bite?
- Replies: 122
- Views: 37345
Re: Can you breed out a bad bite?
I have to agree with Favor and mtlee and Snips, You can go to any trial and see plenty of dogs with faults worse than bad bites. Bad temperments, pancake feet, biters etc. Work a dog wagon and you'll see it all. That said, look at peoples teeth for a few days when you are out and about, you'll see a...
- Sun Apr 20, 2008 7:56 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Cleaning under elevated runs
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5674
- Sun Apr 20, 2008 6:59 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Cleaning under elevated runs
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5674
- Sun Apr 20, 2008 6:43 am
- Forum: Tributes to the Departed
- Topic: NFC/FC/REG./SPECIE CHAMPION CHISHOLM CREEKS CUTTIN LOOSE
- Replies: 13
- Views: 9089