Nope but looks like the birds are quittin' us... Not many birds left in these parts..ridgerunner wrote:Has everybody quit hunting in the So. Apps???
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- Thu Nov 27, 2014 6:00 pm
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: Appalachian Ruffed Grouse........ it's time!!!!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6721
Re: Appalachian Ruffed Grouse........ it's time!!!!
- Mon Sep 05, 2011 6:09 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Tomorrow is a big first
- Replies: 25
- Views: 8107
Re: Tomorrow is a big first
good luck on all accounts. 50 birds that is a big difference from the asheville area, you could hunt all season or two and not see that many birds. brandon Aint that the truth!!! Sounds like your dog is learning, if you have access to this many birds just make sure you don't shoot any he doesn't po...
- Sat Jul 16, 2011 10:22 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: French or American Britt Breeder-**UPDATE** Photo Added
- Replies: 73
- Views: 25000
Re: French or American Britt Breeder-**UPDATE** Photo Added
I have an older French Brittany, those pictures make me want to have another.. I like the orange roan for sure..
- Fri Feb 11, 2011 7:43 pm
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: Llewellin Setter for Ruffed Grouse Hunting?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 12052
Re: Llewellin Setter for Ruffed Grouse Hunting?
I would second the motion for Dave Hughes, Lloyd Murray (longgone setters) or Grouse ridge setters.. While these are coverdog English setters these folks are breeding dogs for the grouse woods If you are looking specifically for a Llewillin, there are multiple places on the internet to look.. Bob Ba...
- Fri Feb 11, 2011 7:11 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: What Other Dog Would You Have?
- Replies: 60
- Views: 14624
Re: What Other Dog Would You Have?
The Red Setter was not an option.. There is a difference between Red Setters, Irish Setters and Red and white Setters...
- Tue Jan 11, 2011 10:33 am
- Forum: Guns and Ammo
- Topic: New Gun question?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 13776
Re: New Gun question?
Gentlemen, Here is my point, why purchase a cheaper made newer shotgun when the gentlemen can pick up an older Winchester M12 that will last many life times, and be trouble free. IMO it is always better to have a weapon that is a known quality entity, than a newer shotgun that is no where near the ...
- Tue Jan 04, 2011 7:08 pm
- Forum: Guns and Ammo
- Topic: New Gun question?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 13776
Re: New Gun question?
With the BPS, don't you find the bolt release on the left side is in an awkward position for a right hander? No, Mark I have never found an issue with it but I have never had issues going from a double trigger to single trigger gun or a trigger mounted safety to a top mounted safety either... I had...
- Mon Jan 03, 2011 9:13 am
- Forum: Guns and Ammo
- Topic: New Gun question?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 13776
Re: New Gun question?
Buy a new shotgun.. For around $500.00 a Browning BPS would be hard to beat... New gun, reliable, screw-in chokes, you can shoot steel, etc...
- Tue Dec 14, 2010 9:26 am
- Forum: Forum News & Announcements
- Topic: GDF CONTEST: CONGRATS: Ricky Ticky Shorthairs
- Replies: 200
- Views: 281789
Re: GDF CONTEST: Ending Soon!
Too late?
- Sun Dec 12, 2010 6:27 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Not Pointing Grouse
- Replies: 58
- Views: 15841
Re: Not Pointing Grouse
Mr. Ruff don't run...
Respectfully, I have to disagree completely.. Don't fool yourself.. A Grouse will run given the opportunity..
Respectfully, I have to disagree completely.. Don't fool yourself.. A Grouse will run given the opportunity..
- Thu Jun 24, 2010 5:47 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Kennel Floor Options
- Replies: 32
- Views: 19165
Re: Kennel Floor Options
Check out 8X16 masonry block.. Lay 3 to 4 inches of chat then put the block on it.. I did this 5 years ago. Very inexpensive, very easy to do, very durable...
- Sat Jan 09, 2010 8:38 am
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Nice video clip on whelping boxes
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1570
Re: Nice video clip on whelping boxes
Very well said!!!!ezzy333 wrote:Would be my guess that he complains just like anyone else. he has a nice small building that cost him 1500 or so while some people think 1500 shotguns are cheap and have several of them. Just depends what your interest are and what seem extravagant to each of us.
Ezzy
- Wed Oct 14, 2009 6:05 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Elevated kennels
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1868
Re: Elevated kennels
Thanks Chip,
I had saw those earlier today.. I noticed in the first thread that the ones posted from "Georgia boy" were missing.. They may have well been what I was looking for.....
I had saw those earlier today.. I noticed in the first thread that the ones posted from "Georgia boy" were missing.. They may have well been what I was looking for.....
- Wed Oct 14, 2009 12:47 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Elevated kennels
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1868
Re: Elevated kennels
Thanks Ted,
I have saw several of the scotts kennels.. Someone on this board a year to year and a half ago posted pictures of very nice ones they had built themselves from there own plans...
I have saw several of the scotts kennels.. Someone on this board a year to year and a half ago posted pictures of very nice ones they had built themselves from there own plans...
- Wed Oct 14, 2009 10:38 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Elevated kennels
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1868
Elevated kennels
Could those of you who use elevated kennels please post some pictures? I did a search, but it seems some of the pictures have been removed... Any pictures would be appreciated...
- Wed Sep 23, 2009 7:07 pm
- Forum: Guns and Ammo
- Topic: Ithaca 37
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5562
Re: Ithaca 37
This is a total indulgence but check this piece out: http://www.ithacagun.com/28gauge.html question: If you were looking for a used Ithaca pump, what models and years would you look for? You need to look at anything made before 1975.... They are bringing ~$100.00 more than they were this time last ...
- Sat Apr 04, 2009 7:39 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Hello , an intro and a question about King Llwellin Setters
- Replies: 41
- Views: 11564
Re: Hello , an intro and a question about King Llwellin Setters
That puppy shows his Blizzard blood. It looks like my pup shares quite a bit of ancestory with Some of your Sires and dams! Mostly in the grandapents 4th and 5th gen(what is that like 12.5% genology from the 4th gen and 6.5% from the 5th) but it is still quite nice to see! You have some beautiful l...
- Sat Apr 04, 2009 12:25 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Hello , an intro and a question about King Llwellin Setters
- Replies: 41
- Views: 11564
Re: Hello , an intro and a question about King Llwellin Setters
(Oh, by the way, socialization with people and pets is very important for pups, but if it were me, I would keep him away from Petsmart/Petco until he has all his puppy shots. Sooooooo many people take their dogs to those kinds of places (and dog parks) that you never know what might be there.) rockl...
- Fri Apr 03, 2009 7:50 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Hello , an intro and a question about King Llwellin Setters
- Replies: 41
- Views: 11564
Re: Hello , an intro and a question about King Llwellin Setters
Good deal, I know a lot of folks have read and used Wolters books in the past..Before I got to sold on his methods I would check out some others..Delmar Smith's "best way to train your bird dog" is an awfully good read and resource... A lot depends on the dog... Where are you located in Va.? Parker
- Fri Apr 03, 2009 6:32 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Hello , an intro and a question about King Llwellin Setters
- Replies: 41
- Views: 11564
Re: Hello , an intro and a question about King Llwellin Setters
Phoenix, Good looking pup... Yes, you will get some negativity thrown toward your pup because of the breeding.. However, I would not in anyway let it discourage you... I know that some stated bad things about Kings dogs in this thread, but I can tell you several positives that I have encountered fro...
- Mon Feb 16, 2009 4:15 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: New Setter pointing cat...help needed.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 7789
Re: New Setter pointing cat...help needed.
mudhunter wrote:the solution is very easy and it will make life better for all involved, get rid of the cat!
Yeap, that is the best idea!!!!!!
- Tue Jan 20, 2009 6:20 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: FDSB pulling Hank and Dash registration ?
- Replies: 76
- Views: 27402
Re: FDSB pulling Hank and Dash registration ?
I ain't even gonna touch it!!!dlfl wrote:Think I will set back and watch this last one. LOL
live4point--- If you want a answer for your question I suggest you do some long research on the subject
- Sun Jan 18, 2009 7:10 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: FDSB pulling Hank and Dash registration ?
- Replies: 76
- Views: 27402
Re: FDSB pulling Hank and Dash registration ?
Well, honestly not knowing the final issues or what really went down, it is a shame for the dogs. Whether or not the breeders did right by their lines or their breeding practices, I can not say, and if I did know more I am sure it would still depend. And I imagine it is no fun for those that were c...
- Sun Jan 18, 2009 1:14 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: FDSB pulling Hank and Dash registration ?
- Replies: 76
- Views: 27402
Re: FDSB pulling Hank and Dash registration ?
Mountaindogs, From my recollection Hank was never one of the dogs originally questioned by FDSB.. I owned a dog that was caught up in the question.. She was fine dog (RIP).. She was 100% Setter, rather you want to classify her as Llewellin or Russian\Llewellin.. I'll tell you this much about her and...
- Sun Jan 18, 2009 11:15 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: FDSB pulling Hank and Dash registration ?
- Replies: 76
- Views: 27402
Re: FDSB pulling Hank and Dash registration ?
Here we go again.. It stems back a long way... If you do enough research on Llewellin setters you will find out.. It seems that this is never going to correct itself......
- Thu Mar 06, 2008 5:31 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Exceed Performance
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4506
Hey Donnie, I Feed it to my 3 dogs. They seem to have good stamina and the clean up is fantastic. I know Brian says Belle's coat faded but I have not had that issue, although I will say that the kibble is not as "oily" as say Black Gold. I am feeding a 65 pound setter 4 cups a day and he seems to be...
- Mon Mar 03, 2008 7:16 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: "Above Ground" Kennels
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5833
"Above Ground" Kennels
The previous post on Kennel flooring had me thinking about an "above ground' kennel system such as a Scotts type kennel. Who uses them and what are the pros and cons of them?
- Fri Feb 22, 2008 8:11 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Tri-colored Pointer Pups!
- Replies: 54
- Views: 18849
Chip, A Rambling Rebel gets the hound credit. Blackhawk goes back to setter ....allegedly. We Pointer guys don't get our panties in a wad like the GSP crowd. We just want better bird dogs. If a coon hound made Rebel the dog he was and a setter made Blackhawk the producer he is ...well, I just don't...
- Wed Feb 20, 2008 10:10 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: shorthair differences
- Replies: 89
- Views: 28318
Re: Versatility
(sniff, sniiff) I smell a troll!!! May I ask, is anyone with a differing opinion to certain folk here a tIroll? As you can tell I don't post here much but I do enjoy the read... I have to ask, which dog is more than likely to point a troll, retrieve a troll, track a troll or complete a troll search...
- Thu Jan 03, 2008 6:32 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Exceed Feed 4 cups/day!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4356
I too feed exceed chicken and rice.. I have fed many different feeds and it seems to work well with my dogs. I have one 1.5 year old male (65 pounds) that eats 4 cups a day. One 45 pound female 3 cups a day and a 40 pound female eats 2.5 cups a day. Believe it or not all dogs require different amoun...
- Thu Jan 03, 2008 6:20 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Check cord question with my new EB
- Replies: 30
- Views: 8852
I don't know if it has been mentioned but Delmar Smiths book "Best way to train a bird dog" is a great read. Also your pup should be wearing and dragging the cc around. I probably don't have the expertise that some do here, I have only had a few bird dogs in my life but I for one don't let a pup pul...
- Fri Dec 21, 2007 9:53 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Dog Box Ideas...
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6277
You could also go to a farm supply store and get 2 empty 55 gallon plastic barrels, attach them together and put a door on them and you've got a cheap, light two dog box. You can find 30 gallon barrels as well.. I think if you look on the rolling red priaie kennel website they have instructions on ...
- Thu Dec 20, 2007 6:29 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: English Setter vs. GSP??
- Replies: 23
- Views: 11761
- Thu Dec 20, 2007 6:21 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: top brittany's
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4889
- Thu Dec 20, 2007 6:11 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Dog Box Ideas...
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6277
- Fri Nov 23, 2007 6:37 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Llewellin Setter Vs French Brittany: Which is best for me?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6797
I own and hunt Llewellins, they are fantastic dogs given the right opportunity. They are great upland dogs and wonderful companions. I owned and know others who own FB's. wonderful upland dogs, however I don't know if duck hunting and turkey hunting is exactly suited for either breed. If you would b...
- Sat Feb 03, 2007 4:57 pm
- Forum: Guns and Ammo
- Topic: 12 0r 20??
- Replies: 31
- Views: 16435
- Thu Jan 18, 2007 3:20 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Kennel Runs?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2530
I think that you will find that most "mobile" panels are 10x10x6. There fore you can make kennel runs that are 5'x20'. I have used this setup for some time and the dogs seem to have exercise room while in the kennel. I have used gravel, but I am in the process of putting down pavers. While the grave...
- Wed Jan 10, 2007 10:03 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Quail Unlimited or Forever?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 6552
I was solicited to be a "Charter Member" of QU when it first started up. I sent in dough, but they kept thinking of reasons why I did not need to be a Charter Member unless I sent in a big bunch more. Having seen first hand some of the "conservation" organizations work where someone from "headquart...
- Tue Jan 09, 2007 6:17 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Sorry but i got to do it.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3684
...and to think that South Carolina had FL beat! Just how good is the SEC! :D (Sorry to all the OSU fans. BTW 75% of Hilton Head residents are from OH! I know that it was one unhappy island last night!) Florida was almost beat by Tn. (1 point), LSU was in the game late, and oh how I was wishing The...
- Tue Jan 09, 2007 2:31 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Sorry but i got to do it.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3684
What kind of dogs are we talking about???..."pear" I would say a dirty egg sucking dog if you are a buckeye fan. :P You got that right... I can not believe I chose to pull for Florida, but after all the "how great OSU and their Big 10 counterparts are" I was hoping Florida would hang 50 on there bu...
- Tue Jan 09, 2007 2:28 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Need kennel floor advise
- Replies: 23
- Views: 9108
- Fri Jan 05, 2007 6:24 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Quail Unlimited or Forever?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 6552
With Quail Forever which was spun from Phesants forever, the money that the chapter raises stays within the chapter. You can be a pro-active as the chapter wants to be with raising money for habitat work and it will stay at home. With Quail unlimited, a large % of the money that you raise goes back ...
- Wed Dec 27, 2006 8:14 pm
- Forum: Guns and Ammo
- Topic: Semi-Auto Shotguns
- Replies: 36
- Views: 19341
- Thu Nov 10, 2005 8:26 pm
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: Hunting Areas
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5169
Dependening on where in Tn. that you end up will decide where and what you will hunt. If you traverse through the Knoxville area, you will find Big South Fork N.P. located about 40 mi. north of Knoxville off of I-75. The forest will take in both TN. and Kentucky. The terrain is rough to say the leas...
- Thu Nov 10, 2005 8:08 pm
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: First PA Hunt - oh so sweet
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3250
Cindy, Thanks for the most wonderful picture. I noticed you have your TT beeper under the dogs chin, does the TT beeper in that position bother the dog? I have a couple Sonic collars, (which have a different tone) that are worn under the chin. The reason that I am asking about the beeper position is...
- Sat Jul 09, 2005 8:10 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Dog Boxes
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4506
- Fri Jul 08, 2005 5:36 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Dog Boxes
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4506
You are fixing to get into more money than you think and weight can be a problem. The price of sheeting material ( plywood or similaris very high. 2X4 's are pushing $3.50 or better now. You may get by with making your frame by splitting 2X4's into 2X2's. If you want to save yourself some time and a...