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Looking good Andy, is Saddle the dog we used in that shelter strip that day we shot the two birds? The setter looks good along with ole Dez. Bout to go out and work dogs myself. Hope they look as good as yours. Tony

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Adam , i think it was the Dec29 trial in question

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I did not run, it was full....Was trying to find the running order but i think broke dog stakes had 10,11,12and 12 in theirs. With two courses should have been easy to make them majors. Its one of the closes trials to me so i would like to support it.

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bb560m, you can make that number 10 with me and i know 3 others that were told trial was full.They could have had 4 majors in broke dog stakes.I was trying to run in 3 of the broke stakes. I was a little upset, as were alot of people needing a major that ran up there. Not a lot of happy peopleboth w...

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Thanks guys and thank you Brenda for urging me to run him in trials. I think the best thing is getting to meet people at the trials and becoming friend. Andy , Chris and Bruce have all been good friends but would not have met any of you if not for trials.Thanks again and hope to see all of you soon....

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On my alpha my dogs were between 26-31 miles in a three hour hunt once hitting 36 miles in three hours so that's 12 mph. That was cool temps, 30 degrees. That also was the U P grouse woods . Going to south ga open pines next week so we will see if that changes.Did not use in S D chicken hunt but i w...

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I would do my homework , i know two people with this breed and these two dogs are the only ones i have ever been scared of.Had another friend with one 15 years ago and a great dog he was.

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I won a Alpha collar at the V C and it is a great piece. Just ordered a second collar to go with it. Big time piece of mind while hunting in the U P .

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Hey Coop, don't think i need a DNA on Dez, picures is worth a thousand words. Wish i was there, looks like a ton of fun. Did move 4 grouse in NC on Sat,Maggie was on the edge. Thank goodness i had the new Alpha on her. Keep the pics coming. Tony

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Dez looks in good shape. Thanks for the phone call yesterday as we are all working while you are blasting away.I usually hunt hedge rows and ditches, will have to try the junk car thing. Sounds like fun. Tell your dad hey and i'll keep you updated on the U P trip.Nothing like pheasants in 70 degree ...

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Sounds like a great hunt, where does you friend live in ga?

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Congrats on the finishing up his FC. Also congrats to everyone else who finished.

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We left out last week and went by the INV in Iowa and watched Saturday before heading out to SD. Saw some very good dogs and was exposed to What others are doing with their dogs. Bought a 20 dollar ticket and dang if i didn't win the new Garmin Alpha. On to SD and met up with Andy and his dad, along...

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One thing we found out was that the WIA areas were either cut for hay or cattle in them. Andy and i hunted together and were glad we had private land to hunt on. Only one area was good and had cover and birds, all others were not.It was frustraiting to get to a piece and all the land around the WIA ...

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Going to go up Friday and watch Sat and part of Sunday then head to SD with Fred Rice, Andy Coooper and others to hunt for a week .

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I shoot a 20 and 28 SKB and really like them. One is 20 years and i have shot thousands of rounds thru it with not one issue.

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Why bring the bumper to the field, she's retrieving just perfect. I had a shorthair that never brought back a bumper but was 100% in field so we just never played at home. I took it to the field and nothing, so i never took it out again.

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My trial dog was my hunting dog for two years then i started doing walking trials with him.Going to SD in two weeks then back home to trial the following week. Go for it, there are a few clubs around you to go to.

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Chris, i think we have touched on this before. It sure couldn't hurt if a judge had some experience. Most straight up finds not so much but one trial comes to mind. Had a re-locate threw woods 70-80 yards deep and watch the dog quarter to get down wind and pinned the bird. This work was a bonus in m...

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Trying to get out 4-5 times a week,our millet rows are so thick it's like hunting CRP . I hit the tread mill tonight but sadly got off to finish my ice cream. There's always tomorrow .Maybe we need to pair up and watch Dez and Dougie go. I'm bringing my camera so i plan on taking alot of pics

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Ready for the hunt? Can't wait. Dogs are getting into shape , i'm a little slower.

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I just purchased a pair of Under Armouur Speed Freeks and wow was i surprised at the light weight and comfort right out of the box, like tennis shoes. I'm ruff on boots so we will see how they hold up but so far i'm impressed.

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I never ask when they are getting crop in but alot of times i'll mention when i stop that we have been hunting out here for 13 years and would like to run dogs thru their tract next year . Usually we have permission to hunt that afternoon. I'm in a real small town so most farmers have seen us by now...

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Have a friend that uses them, has about 25 in callback. Rarely shoots any till end of a couple seasons then shoots all within a few weeks and starts all over with new birds. He says you have to start young with the recall but they will do it. I believe him since he always has them in a johnny house.

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Ezzy, you were half correct, Fritz on handshake but the hug from Logan. I simply followered that same procedure when i bred Dougie to one of Fred Rice's bitches. Pups due this week.Still pretty simple.

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I have used Rick and Brenda's studs two times, a handshake from one and a hug from the other. I want tell you which from whom . Pretty simple.

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Big congrats, Wyatt is a nice dog. Knew it was just a matter of time. Tony

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Good deal , well deserved .They looked good last year when i saw them.Great accomplistments to all of you. Tony

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Good luck to all entered this weekend. Should be a great trial, wished i was headed that way.

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A friend of mine does a food line thru the fields and cut honeysuckle, plenty of cover on each side of food line for birds to hide. His cover count has gone from 12-15 per day to 17-23. I'm convinced it is because of the food line.I will say that trapping predators has also helped out along with bur...

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Congrats on a good weekend. He's a nice dog.

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I am heading up also, first time at these grounds. Looking forward to meeting everyone. Tony

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I think the one in Iowa had dogs from 13 states with 26 out of 30 going clean with birds shot on coarse . I imagine this trial will be about the same. Looking forward to coming up. Tony

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Right now my plans are to attend. Went to the last one in Iowa, good experience.

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Good deal, you knew it was just a matter of time.Big congrats to all.I hope i will be on this page soon. SO, What's next. He's a fine boy.

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We are running into the same problem, our guy cut back about 40k birds thinking he would be stuck at end of year. I picked up 120 last week and he says we are done unless some plantation cancels their last order . I waas able to get 100 ,4 week old birds today so maybe we'll be set.

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Great first trial for you guys. Grounds were good,food was good,friends were good.Cupcakes were priceless!!! Good job and congrats to all. Tony

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Looking good, heard he had a good run last weekend.Keep him going towards that FC.

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Congrats Paul, and as we talked on Sunday if we can just our football teams on track. Maybe next year or so .

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Congrats to all.Sounds like a great weekend.Wished i had been there.Sounds like Dez is on his way . Good luck on future trials . Tony

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I just got back from the U P and i would no go without a collar, mine can be turned on/off at handheld and would run it as needed. Mostly as a locate but sometimes ran long periods depending on cover. Did not think it effected birds as much as weather conditions did. Will be going to Neb next week a...

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Try finding hedge rows, fence rows and drainage ditches to hunt. Birds seem to hold better,also if he points , circle and work back toward dog as this will keep you from chasing him out to the end .Keep him out of the CRP if possible. If you have to work in the CRP, work towards the corners and that...

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Thanks guys, we are leaving out this Friday and will hunt till the following Sunday. Looks like weather will be good also. Tony

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Go to the AKC event and get Bill Barber 's email and he can send you one. Just getting home from there. Nice place, people. Great first trial and the grounds are nice. I ended up with 3 second placements in the broke stakes. I sent my app in, great time up there.

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I am getting a chance to go there next week for 8 days. My uncle and his friends have gone the last three seasons and done well( without any dogs ) so i am excited about taking mine. Any one ever hunted that area? I usually go to Tomahawk but thought it may be nice to go with family.

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32 hours round trip for me, would do it again . Great trial, good food, and met a lot of people that's on here. Tough competition. Many good dogs . Great job by the host. Thought i was at wrong place when i drove up, 30+ horse trailers with LQ's .I parked in the economy lot. Congrats to all winners,...

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My favorite is a SKB 28 for quail , grouse and woodcock. SKB 20 for pheasant.

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Hey Bruce, i'm going. Taking Dougie . Will be good to finally meet you. Tony

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Thanks for the offer, i'm in . Tony

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Any one from the south going? I am running my boy there but my friend has decided not to so i was wondering if any body was going and may want to ride. If not my expense just doubled . I will be Leaving out on Thursday the 29th from gainesville Ga so if some one want to go with me they are more than...

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