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Get a Ford because it will never get old -- the dealership will constantly infuse it with new parts!

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Great advice Wildweeds. If it the tongue is high rather than level at the ball it is very easy to get into a very bad wreck because the trailer tends to control the truck under those circumstances.

Boxa -- make sure that trailer is level!

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I agree time will take care of this; however, you might want to try whizzing on something yourself, after the pups first piss just to encourage a little more competitive/emulating flow from junior.

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Their exuberance for life and "wide eyed wonder" for all of its discoveries.

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Ditto!

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i"ve shot many antelope with a 300 Weatherby Mag using 180gr. Nosler Partition rounds. Punches a hole right throught 'em with minimal damage to the meat. I used the same round on Mule deer and elk in Colorado for years. I say go for it and use a round that performs well for your rifle. Nitrex Nitre...

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Yes. 150 gr spitzer would give you a nice flat trajectory with likely stability.

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Move the rear sight in the direction you want the bullet to go.

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My girlfriend told me she just doesnt like the look of the "red rocket" on male dogs and that I should get a female. I was indifferent so I got a female. One more thing to think about. Along those lines, I honestly purchase females because when rub their bellies I don't want to stroke the red rocke...

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feel a bit crucified for asking the question after reading some of the answers. i think most misunderstood what i was getting at. Sorry you feel like that. You have to be pretty thick skinned to ask a question on this board...you'll get plenty of answers with little regard for your feelings :D That...

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I use a pair of very thin neoprene and then stuff the palms with a shake and heat pad when it is very cold. they last all day.

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Lightonthebay - You may very well be correct about the way the stimulation works with a collar and that being grounded is irrelevant. I don't think I am in ready to test it out though. :D RayG Ray maybe we should do tests on our girlfriends and/or wives? We don't want to be cruel so, just do the te...

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It's good to be wary of any dog. Shelter dogs are sometimes the result of previous owners not being able to deal with the dog's evil propensities; however, I have never had a serious problem with the seven shelter dogs that I have owned. They were all great pets but they would not have been consider...

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A while back I was reading an article and it cautioned people on using livestock electric fences with dogs because of their higher blood saline content. Aparently it makes a difference with conductivity. Maybe on of our resident experts could elaborate on this. I have no expert opinion but my layma...

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I own a 12 guage Benelli Nova Pump, and I am confused. I have been reading reviews on this gun and have been seeing complaints about the weight of this gun, in my opinion it is the lightest 12 guage I have ever shot. Also complaints about the kick of it. Unless you are shooting a 3.5 inch turkey ma...

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Here's my thnking on the subject... No matter how tight we make the collar, on dry skin there is some electrical resistance, so the stimulation effect is diminished. Also if the dog is dry and standing on dry ground is is similarly insulated. If the dog is wet, there is NO resistance, the dog is to...

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All the decent attributes, that we could only wish for, are bestowed upon us by our dogs, even when we do not deserve them. If there is any justice in this universe then all dogs will be rewarded for their contributions to this world. I feel for your loss.

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If you held your own for five minutes I'd say you were in pretty good shape yet. After thirty years the body and mind are in a downward spiral of deterioration. I cannot remember the wrestling techniques(such as a basic "sit out") from my high school days and as your son knows; it takes both strengt...

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Labman, I don't believe there are any prohibitions about shooting "tree" squirrels in Montana. I think you may be confusing fish and game laws with city ordinances that do prohibit shooting within the city limits. In fact I believe that "tree" squirrels can be hunted year round. Let me know if I am ...

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Hanna, Female DD
18 months
78 lbs
out of Caldwell, ID currently in Basin, MT

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Your neighbor can complain to the police all he wants. You need to research your local noise laws and comply with those. Where we are there is nothing the HOA or police can do before 10pm. We just kennel the dogs in the house at night or leave bark collars on them at night when they are in the kenn...

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I don't think there is much practical difference between the two. The sighting planes are different and that bothers some users but they both have the same advantages over receiver style guns. I don't believe I have ever seen screw in chokes on a SxS but I may be wrong about that. I do love the opti...

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A caution with automatic horse waterers is they sometimes fail so you must still check them each day.

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It wouldn't matter to me if the dog would "do better outside". Mine stay inside because I derive more constant value from their close presence than I would if I otherwise just used them as a tool to be stored when not in use.

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I work on their natural desire to "wolf" food down when the opportunity presents itself. Put the pill in the treat of your choice and have another treat without the pill in your hand -- give them the pill-filled treat first and then immediately present the non-tainted treat for their insatiable appe...

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Some of us unenelightened "folks" would rather keep the wife and kids locked in a stall for 24 hours than our horses. Nothing "complicated" about it in my opinion. We are just answering what was asked by the initial poster. The question wasn't about what can be done regarding hauling horses but rath...

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I unload my horses every few hours on long trips. They are well trained to reload easily but part of their lack of resistance is due to a comforatable ride with a few outdoor strecthes in between traveling. I enjoy the time with them in a grassy area and I hobble them (with halter and lead rope atta...

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I have been hunting for six days west of great Falls and north of Chester but the hunting was pretty poor. My friend and I shot a few huns but the hunting was very slow. The farmers up north said the numbers seemed down from last year. We saw two sharptails.

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1doogie, I like mine very much for non-dog use. There are holders you can mount on your dashboard for road use; however, the display is rather small compared to a dedicated vehicle GPS. Therefore, when one uses it for interstate travel you better have good eyes or have a navigator/passenger do the m...

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I too believe hobbling a horse is a prerequisite to a well trained horse. There is an element of truth to the claim that hobbling is self taught; however, some desensitization to objects around his legs (especially pasterns) will go a long way toward a smoother lesson. I gradually expose the horse t...

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Brian, practice and enjoy, keep your mind at peace and "let the force be with you". Following the advice of the horsemen (that includes women of course) on this site will also help tremendously. If you keep at it, soon you will have the reigns in your teeth, a winchester in one hand and a colt in th...

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It's always great to see kids and dogs enjoying life.

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I agree its founder! The symptoms and conditions are classic. This can be very serious. I would not feed grain but I would give the horse grass hay (alfalfa may be too rich) and unlimited water. Gradually introduce it to pasture, if you must, but once a horse gets a serious case of founder the damag...

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My Hanna (DD) is only one year old, However, during her short life she has displayed a penchant for gentleness toward children and adults. She has a displayed a willingness to obey and to please. I agree with Fuzznut that SOCIALIZATION is of primary importance for any dog. Get them out in society ea...

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You look good Eddie. Keep riding that old warrior. Be patient and kind and he will be your buddy forever.

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I am assuming your fence is some sort of mesh fence (perhaps chain link) and the dog uses it to assist itself in propeling over the top by hooking his back feet into the fence? If so, there are insulators that you can purchase at farm supply stores which attach to your existing fence and hold a sing...

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So your not a fan of the manly behavior of yanking a horses head around while cursing aloud about the stupidity of the animal? LOL Oh yes it's sooooo impressive! That and the hitting the horse about the head when it acts up :roll: :roll: I recall years ago when I was more lienient regarding allowin...

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I'm posting a little late on this subject. I second the suggestion of getting the horse's teeth checked by an equine dentist. I also strongly suggest that your wife take some English riding lessons. The best thing is to go to someone who teaches balance seat and dressage. I cringe when I see so man...

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What a prime piece of property. The .22 rimfire range location would not concern me if I were in your position. I think the greater risk would be unexpected people walking down from your house to the target area. Well there really wouldn't be many, if any situations like that. But I thought about t...

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What a prime piece of property. The .22 rimfire range location would not concern me if I were in your position. I think the greater risk would be unexpected people walking down from your house to the target area.

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Was this diagnosis confirmed with an X-ray? I think it is unusual for TBs to get navicular. Quarter horse with tiny feet are more prone to this disease. The sypmtoms of contracted heels are often mistaken for navicular. The treatment for contracted heels is the oposite of the "traditional" treatment...

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Welcome. How well do your dogs hunt? How's the diving around Bangkok?

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ZZwiems, I do relate. Thanks. I bow to all of those women who understand the issue of displaying a phony interest in the outdoors so they can interfere with another's fun! You few, have shown me real examples of women who genuinely enjoy the outdoors. And as you implied there are men who engage in t...

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I think I might have a way the guys can figure out if the gals they are meeting have any hunting savvy instead of wearing old spice or tommy boy try wearing some blue code or tinks 69 or maybe even some buck-n-rut backed up with a acorn or earth scent and they aren't turned off by it... you just ma...

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I hope you don't mind a different viewpoint based on cynicism! Your new girlfriend doesn't want to learn how to shoot because she believes she will enjoy it. She wants to keep an eye on you to make sure that you are actually hunting rather than chasing other girls. It has been my experience that al...

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Here does this give you some hope :mrgreen: click to enlarge http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u74/kninebirddog/Hunting%20Pics/th_Arlette_and_Aoudad_2003_4_edit.sized.jpg http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u74/kninebirddog/Hunting%20Pics/th_arlette_Javalina_and_turkey_2003.sized.jpg http://i165.ph...

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A lot of good tips here! I have a bad jaw and neck and have found a semi-auto works best for me. I also seem to learn better from someone other then my husband :D WOW lightonthebay sounds like you have found some real winners! I have got to hunt more the past 3 years then my husband. When he was lu...

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Thanks for filling in the holes Knine'! I did overlook some additional duties and warnings.

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I hope you don't mind a different viewpoint based on cynicism! Your new girlfriend doesn't want to learn how to shoot because she believes she will enjoy it. She wants to keep an eye on you to make sure that you are actually hunting rather than chasing other girls. It has been my experience that all...

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lightonthebay first let me say that I hope you don't think I was doubting you or making fun of you,....and I really do wish I could see your horses ! And I do know that anybody can shoot a gun off a horse,...ONCE ! :lol: I don't intend to do that, just shoot around the horse while dismounted is fin...

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