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- Wed May 18, 2011 11:55 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: GSPC Of Reno June Trial
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2057
Re: GSPC Of Reno June Trial
Brandon stay at the Western Village hotel and Casino http://westernvillagesparks.com/
- Tue May 17, 2011 6:58 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: GSPC Of Reno June Trial
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2057
GSPC Of Reno June Trial
June 4 & 5 The GSPC of Reno will hold their annual all Walking trial. There will be 3 gun dog stakes, OGD, AGD, OLGD, and they are all retrieving stakes with 1st bird shot on course (yes we have walking gunners and if your lucky I may be one of them). The premium only states that OLGD is a retrievin...
- Sun May 08, 2011 8:14 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: AKC 2011 Gun Dog. Ch event coverage
- Replies: 22
- Views: 13046
Re: AKC 2011 Gun Dog. Ch event coverage
Congrats to Randy Berry.
For those interested Lizzie won the retrieving stake 3 years ago in Reno, Nevada making her a 2x NGDC
For those interested Lizzie won the retrieving stake 3 years ago in Reno, Nevada making her a 2x NGDC
- Tue Feb 15, 2011 11:03 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: NSTRA CH General Norman
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1963
NSTRA CH General Norman
Is there anyone on here familiar with this dog? He seems to have been bred allot and I don't know what was so special about this dog other then maybe the fact that he was a son of NFC Rawhide's Clown. Does anyone have any personal accounts with this dog (ie. been braced with the dog, judged the dog,...
- Thu Jan 13, 2011 11:21 am
- Forum: Horses
- Topic: Brenda Imus four beat saddle
- Replies: 3
- Views: 9432
Re: Brenda Imus four beat saddle
These saddles are nice comfortable saddles but are, IMO, way over priced. Over the years Brenda Imus has had several different companies manufacture her saddles. With this has led to changes in design and craftsmanship. When she stared her saddles with the Amish the saddles were built with care and ...
- Sat Dec 11, 2010 11:57 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: so the first try at field trials.....
- Replies: 18
- Views: 8483
Re: so the first try at field trials.....
Congrats to you Tyler! Bet your glad you went 

- Wed Dec 08, 2010 11:03 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: If you could ask an AKC hunt test judge anything...
- Replies: 17
- Views: 7734
Re: If you could ask an AKC hunt test judge anything...
Do you own a current hunting license? How many days a year do you hunt? How many years did you hunt before you started judging? How many dogs have you finished at the MH or field champion level (FTers dont always participate in tests but do judge them) If they dont have answers for any of these you ...
- Fri Dec 03, 2010 6:22 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Field Trialers and What to Do About Them
- Replies: 163
- Views: 55900
Re: Field Trialers and What to Do About Them
Better yet of all the great hunters out there. Can you even name all of the different types of birds that are in Mr. Favor's pictures? I know I can.. my question is, why are there no wild chukar trials? There is in Idaho and Nevada. Carry on OH YEAH? Well not in December and January when I hunt. Th...
- Tue Nov 30, 2010 10:41 am
- Forum: Events
- Topic: first try at field trials...advice
- Replies: 14
- Views: 7368
Re: first try at field trials...advice
Tyler, According to the premium Puppy will start on Saturday after the start of Open Gun Dog. Derby will start after Puppy. Give the Secretary a call and make sure that the derby will be finished by the end of the day on Sat. My assumption would be that they will since the juvenile stakes are being ...
- Mon Nov 29, 2010 5:21 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: first try at field trials...advice
- Replies: 14
- Views: 7368
Re: first try at field trials...advice
Tyler, there is an "all walking" trial that will be held at the Sportsman's Ridge Hunt Club December 11-12th. Here is the premium for the trial, http://scvizsla.com/attachments/SCVizslaFieldTestPrem10.pdf This would be a great start to get your feet wet. Enter your dog in both Puppy and Derby and go...
- Mon Nov 22, 2010 1:37 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: new level of attempted spam?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3843
Re: new level of attempted spam?
Y'all need to start having fun with these people. Start asking for astronomical amounts of money. Offer shipping for $2000. Stuff like that. Get creative
- Tue Sep 14, 2010 11:20 pm
- Forum: Guns and Ammo
- Topic: Old Ithaca double
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2600
Old Ithaca double
Looking for anyone that is knowledgeable with old Ithaca Doubles. I recently acquired an Ithaca 16g Double, a Western Arms Model Long Range Gun. According to www.ithacagun.com and the stamped serial # the gun was manufactured in the year 1937. Some things I would like to know is: What is its approxi...
- Sun Sep 05, 2010 2:13 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Is there a different way
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4099
Re: Is there a different way
Opinions are like a$$holes.............everyone has one and they all stinkTraditionsGSPs2010 wrote:I have heard mixed reviews on their opinions of those events but realize without having never run in one myself, what I have heard should be filed as what they are... opinions.

- Thu Sep 02, 2010 10:50 am
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Low number of entries
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6921
Re: Low number of entries
here is a suggestion......................move the trial back up north to some real chukar habitat, Nevada, Oregon, Idaho and move the date into September
I know of a few places and I know a few people that could name a few places
I know of a few places and I know a few people that could name a few places

- Thu Jul 15, 2010 5:44 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: General Board Observation
- Replies: 60
- Views: 23228
Re: General Board Observation
If someone upsets you then conduct yourself like you would in a face to face situation. I tried that a few times but felt really silly yelling "you chicken%#!* m%&!!!843e4er, I'll kick your #$$!!" at my computer then jumping up, running in a serpentine fashion thru the house, outside to my car then...
- Mon Jul 12, 2010 5:56 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: is there a grand slam in bird hunting
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7693
Re: is there a grand slam in bird hunting
Casper, The Pa Mountain Quail are extinct Okay, I thought you might have been refering to the western mtn quail. I was unaware there was a different specie now extinct. To my knowledge this pic is of the only mtn quail I know of. Maybe you can come up with an image of this now extinct bird? http://...
- Mon Jul 12, 2010 8:23 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: is there a grand slam in bird hunting
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7693
Re: is there a grand slam in bird hunting
Where did you get this information?Ryman Gun Dog wrote:the Mountain Quail are extinct now however.
- Thu Jul 08, 2010 8:01 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: looking for a youtube video.......
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6160
Re: looking for a youtube video.......
This guy and his wife have a nice series of videos. I really like his style of training. This is the one for intro to launchers. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ya2axEpVQ4Y&playnext_from=TL&videos=0SqxmKr52Qg I just watched that video and all I can say is WOW what a way to take the "natural" out of ...
- Thu Jul 01, 2010 9:42 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Kennel Project
- Replies: 24
- Views: 13251
Re: Kennel Project
Doug you know what you need to add in the dog kennel/barn...................A cot, sleeping bag and a DVD player...........There is gonna be a day your gonna be in the dog house so you just as well make yourself comfortable 

- Thu Jul 01, 2010 12:31 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Kennel Project
- Replies: 24
- Views: 13251
Re: Kennel Project
Gotta give huge kudos to Casper for coming up in the dead of a hideous Idaho winter and putting power to the place and bringing all the switches to life - Uda man and I still owe you a better hunt than we got!!: Thanks man! But I gotta give you and Rich the thanks for giving me the opportunity. Reg...
- Wed Jun 23, 2010 11:10 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: NGSPCA REGION 9
- Replies: 36
- Views: 13577
Re: NGSPCA REGION 9
Neil before you go assuming anything...............
Know that there are times where even good dogs don't have a worthy performance for even placing 1, 2, or 3.
Stating that that is an "AKC thing" is BS and you of all people should know that. Saying such comes across as you dumbing down AKC dogs.
Know that there are times where even good dogs don't have a worthy performance for even placing 1, 2, or 3.
Stating that that is an "AKC thing" is BS and you of all people should know that. Saying such comes across as you dumbing down AKC dogs.
- Wed Jun 23, 2010 12:04 am
- Forum: Events
- Topic: NGSPCA REGION 9
- Replies: 36
- Views: 13577
Re: NGSPCA REGION 9
From what I heard there was really high winds making for poor scenting conditions. Dogs either went birdless or had poor bird work and/or just didnt apply themselves. Just a bunch of bad luck all around.
- Mon Jun 14, 2010 7:42 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Conditioning the dogs
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5208
Re: Conditioning the dogs
how do you keep the dog going in a straight line? when i walk mine they go from side to side. i would be afraid of roading them with a bike or something just for that reason. It takes a bit of training as does anything with dogs. Smart dogs figure it out in short time. Hardest thing to teach them i...
- Wed Jun 09, 2010 2:04 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Conditioning the dogs
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5208
Re: Conditioning the dogs
Yes John it works awesome. Especially if you can vary uphill and down hill. With these two I have had top speeds of 25 mph according to GPS with an average speed of 12-13 mph. With the dogs solo they average anywhere from 6-9 mph. Rick the only power is the dog(s) themselves and you if you need to a...
- Wed Jun 09, 2010 11:04 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Conditioning the dogs
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5208
Conditioning the dogs
People often ask about other ways of roading or conditioning their dogs. Scootering is a fun way to get and keep your dogs in shape year round. I don't have an ATV so this is my alternative. I took a couple videos with my P&S yesterday at a local park that is by my house. My dogs have not had much d...
- Fri May 21, 2010 2:11 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: blank guns
- Replies: 16
- Views: 10779
Re: blank guns
Supposedly they are supposed to be coming out with one in the coming year or so I'm told
- Fri May 14, 2010 5:22 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Here or come?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3887
Re: Here or come?
I just use em both..............comeherecomeherecomeherecomeherecomeherecomeherecomehere come here
- Wed May 12, 2010 10:30 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: conditioning
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6518
Re: conditioning
I'm new to field trialing and handling dogs. I don't have access to a ATV or horse to condition dogs with. Realistically is it possible to get a dog in condition to run in hour events if your conditioning them with a bike (pulling in a roading harness attached to the bike). Any recommendations on a...
Re: Hard hoof
You keep horses in your house? Must be a big houseI have the farrier do all my outside horses

- Sun May 09, 2010 10:06 pm
- Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
- Topic: Hunting Boot Battle
- Replies: 33
- Views: 52569
Re: Hunting Boot Battle
I know nothing about hunting in the type of conditions you have but out west the rave has been on the Meindl brand of boots. You can shop for them at Cabelas. They are a spendy boot but folks seem to be very happy with them. I think I will give em a try this year as I end up in similar situations as...
- Tue May 04, 2010 7:47 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Training Equipment
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6726
Re: Training Equipment
Where do you live?Kedabosch wrote:Ok is there anywhere in Northern Nevada where I can get live birds for that.
- Tue Apr 06, 2010 1:04 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Selling Puppies
- Replies: 46
- Views: 16323
Re: Selling Puppies
I'm afraid him and Rich might end up takin' 'em down to the 5 Mile Tavern with 'em and trade 'em out for "services" Thats good thinkn Doc,,,, how many ya got left Casper? I have one male and 3 females left. Getting real close to keeping one of the girls. I have one of my buyers coming this weekend ...
- Tue Apr 06, 2010 12:52 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Judges gifts
- Replies: 23
- Views: 10619
- Thu Apr 01, 2010 9:26 am
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: Feet toughness?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 13796
Re: Feet toughness?
Yup that is just youDGFavor wrote:I think a well bred liver roan shorthair is the baddest (meaning the best) thing going for an avid, multi day in a row chukar hunter...but that's me.

4.5 weeks old and they are broke to WSF and finishing their FF. 3 girls and 1 boy left


- Tue Mar 30, 2010 11:26 am
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: Feet toughness?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 13796
Re: Feet toughness?
I don't think feet toughness has anything to do with a breed but dogs within that breed. Some dogs just don't have good feet. I consider my dogs to have good feet (GSP's) but even they will still tear up their feet. If your buddy is hunting 25 days a month that in its self might be more of the probl...
- Thu Mar 25, 2010 5:09 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Judges Seminar
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1227
Judges Seminar
The GSPC of Reno is holding and AKC Judges Seminar June 19th (Hunt Test) and June 20th (Field Trial). Seminar will take place at the Vassar Cordone Non Profit Center 1301 Cordone Ave. Reno, Nevada 89502. Registration is required and due no later than June 9th. Cost per person is $35. The GSPC of Ren...
- Wed Mar 24, 2010 9:46 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: The Sequel
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4696
Re: The Sequel
They are such great pics with great looking dogs. Wish I had a better editing program. So many pics with a touch here and a touch there turn out to be outstanding pics.
- Wed Mar 24, 2010 9:30 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: The Sequel
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4696
Re: The Sequel
He sure is a nice looking boy. Doctored them up a bit for you. Hope you don't mind
- Mon Mar 22, 2010 10:32 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: AKC Field Trials
- Replies: 31
- Views: 10921
Re: AKC Field Trials
FWIW, I like to train with a mixture of different .22 loads and just before a trial I like to fire the loudest ones I have. I have seen several times a brace of dogs have their own finds, work em clean, then have a divided find where one handler is firing a louder blank and the brace mate breaks on ...
- Fri Mar 19, 2010 11:23 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Needing a new training ATV/UTV looking for ideas
- Replies: 19
- Views: 10119
Re: Needing a new training ATV/UTV looking for ideas
And goes where the birds are rightDGFavor wrote:1hp., keeps going when the road ends, fuels itself up while you get off to work dogs, made in the US:
- Fri Mar 19, 2010 9:07 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Selling Puppies
- Replies: 46
- Views: 16323
Re: Selling Puppies
I'd like to apologize to any and all that might have taken my wording the wrong way. I don't mean to be an a$$. Its just the way I write (was never very good at it). I started this topic with one objective. To find out if there are other places that puppy buyers might be looking that others have had...
- Fri Mar 19, 2010 9:03 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Selling Puppies
- Replies: 46
- Views: 16323
Re: Selling Puppies
Also how many of you end up selling to pet homes? I have had a couple calls for pet homes but not anyone serious. Guess I have mixed feelings letting a bird dog knowingly get stuck in a fenced yard. My impression based upon your replies in the thread is that you are probably abrasive and turning of...
- Thu Mar 18, 2010 8:43 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Selling Puppies
- Replies: 46
- Views: 16323
Re: Selling Puppies
Y'all are getting way off base here. I am not asking for you to comment on my litter. If you want to do that then go to my for sale page and comment there. If you give negative comments openly you will likely make me mad and I will react accordingly to those comments. I have sold 3 puppies of my 9. ...
- Wed Mar 17, 2010 7:20 pm
- Forum: Brags
- Topic: Maverick has a brag...
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3028
Re: Maverick has a brag...
Way to go guys! Huge congrats to all of you
- Wed Mar 17, 2010 2:00 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Selling Puppies
- Replies: 46
- Views: 16323
Re: Selling Puppies
I don't think you should breed unless 8 out out of 10 pups are sold ahead of time. Just my opinion. I dont recall asking for opinions but thanks for offering yours. Sharon that would be great if things worked out so perfectly. This way anyone that breeds wouldn't have to worry about the expense and...
- Wed Mar 17, 2010 10:08 am
- Forum: Events
- Topic: GSPCA CLASSIC in Illinois?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 16162
Re: GSPCA CLASSIC in Illinois?
Puppy age is 6 months to 15 months
Derby age is 6 months to 24 months
So your good for both stakes if you want to run in both
Derby age is 6 months to 24 months
So your good for both stakes if you want to run in both
- Wed Mar 17, 2010 10:01 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Selling Puppies
- Replies: 46
- Views: 16323
Re: Selling Puppies
Thanks Tom for helping get things back on track.
Gundogbreeders.com does seem to be where people are finding my litter. Along with the link to my web site. Are there other sites like gundogbreeders.com that I dont know about?
Gundogbreeders.com does seem to be where people are finding my litter. Along with the link to my web site. Are there other sites like gundogbreeders.com that I dont know about?
- Tue Mar 16, 2010 10:52 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Selling Puppies
- Replies: 46
- Views: 16323
Selling Puppies
Was wondering where most of you get the majority of your puppy buyers from? I have my litter listed on a handful of internet sites, local news paper, and fliers posted locally. I also am spreading the word to as many people as I can. Also how many of you end up selling to pet homes? I have had a cou...
- Fri Mar 12, 2010 9:52 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: NEF Blank Pistols
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2791
Re: NEF Blank Pistols
Mail your pistol along with repair instructions to:
H & R Firearms
Attn. Arms Service Repair
14 Hoefler Ave.
Ilion, NY 13357
Be sure to include all your contact info
name
address
phone
email
H & R Firearms
Attn. Arms Service Repair
14 Hoefler Ave.
Ilion, NY 13357
Be sure to include all your contact info
name
address
phone
- Fri Mar 12, 2010 12:43 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: NEF Blank Pistols
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2791
NEF Blank Pistols
Thought I would give a heads up to any and all that have a NEF blank pistol and have lost their .22 caliber cylinder and/or the cylinder pin. There is hope. Remington Arms Co. now owns H&R Firearms that bought out NEF (or something to that nature). They still have cylinders and pins in stock and if ...