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by Birdman250
Thu Sep 18, 2014 9:18 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Ron R from Alton, IL
Replies: 12
Views: 5776

Re: Ron R from Alton, IL

PntrRookie wrote:
Birdman250 wrote:...would like to make contact with him again for a new pup...
Will we see you around again soon? Hope to!
LoL....Soon I hope :-)
by Birdman250
Sun Sep 14, 2014 7:02 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Ron R from Alton, IL
Replies: 12
Views: 5776

Re: Ron R from Alton, IL

Thank you for all the help...I will get in touch with the suggested people
by Birdman250
Sun Sep 14, 2014 2:14 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Ron R from Alton, IL
Replies: 12
Views: 5776

Ron R from Alton, IL

If anyone here sees or know how to get a hold of Ron R. from Alton, IL could you please PM me with his contact info. I had gotten a pup from him a few years ago and would like to make contact with him again for a new pup. I see he was logged on the forum last April. Thank you......
by Birdman250
Mon Oct 22, 2012 12:01 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Nebraska quail/phez hunting
Replies: 5
Views: 2386

Nebraska quail/phez hunting

Anyone hunted quail and pheasants in Nebraska?? Suggestion: public or private lands??
by Birdman250
Wed Sep 26, 2012 2:59 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: SD Partridge Hunt 2012 Outlook
Replies: 0
Views: 896

SD Partridge Hunt 2012 Outlook

Has anyone gone hunting in South Dakota for partridge?? I will be heading to the northwestern part o SD next week and would appreciate any info regarding the bird population. Thanks.
by Birdman250
Wed May 09, 2012 8:09 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Roading how long how fast how much
Replies: 23
Views: 10955

Re: Roading how long how fast how much

romeo212000 wrote: restrictive - it's really however you wanna do it to get the results you are after
I run mines on a 30 miles logging road 2 times a week at speed of 25mph. I use atv to follow and guide them.
by Birdman250
Wed May 09, 2012 8:00 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Conditioning question
Replies: 19
Views: 5620

Re: Conditioning question

IMO you are doing great by running your dog without the harness. Throughout the years I had run my dogs on harnesses and without. I didn't see any difference in conditioning. I now run my dogs on logging trails at speed of 25mph on a 30 mile stretch. They eventually learned to pace themselves and do...
by Birdman250
Mon Jan 30, 2012 4:23 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dog Jumping Up
Replies: 16
Views: 6051

Re: Dog Jumping Up

After reading your concern I think you should put the collar on your guests..They're the ones who need the training :D ....On a more serious note; Fill a small plastic bottle with some gravel. When the dog jumps or is about the jump, rattle/shake the bottles to cause a distraction..I had done this f...
by Birdman250
Mon Jan 30, 2012 4:10 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: More roading questions
Replies: 7
Views: 2729

Re: More roading questions

I too work my dogs twice as long as the trial I intend to run..But most often, I pushed them with the horse or 4-wheeler. Where I road my dogs I have a 15 miles straight run and is able to push them harder. I had speeds of up to 30 mph on the 15 miles stretch. Basically, I make them sprint the 15 mi...
by Birdman250
Thu Jan 26, 2012 2:22 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Kennel Name
Replies: 5
Views: 2335

Re: Kennel Name

How about "Autum Breeze Kennels."
by Birdman250
Thu Jan 05, 2012 6:16 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Craziest thing you've seen in the field....
Replies: 50
Views: 12538

Re: Craziest thing you've seen in the field....

A few years a go, during bow deer hunting season, I saw one of my buddies attacked by a buck. As I hadn't come out of the woods, he came and looked for me because it was getting dark. While he was about 100 yards from my tree stand I saw a nice buck come in from the left of me..My buddy was coming f...
by Birdman250
Sun Oct 30, 2011 12:57 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Beeper or no Beeper...That is the question?!
Replies: 45
Views: 9592

Re: Beeper or no Beeper...That is the question?!

I run a bell and a beeper in point-only mode. The beeper doesn't seem to bother the birds, and I can turn it on & off remotely. The problem with using just a bell is the bell stops working when the dog goes on point. Most of the people I hunt with also use a bell & beeper, although a few just use a...
by Birdman250
Sun Oct 30, 2011 12:52 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Run in's with wolves
Replies: 24
Views: 8577

Re: Run in's with wolves

Here it is for this year, BS my arse :roll: http://dnr.wi.gov/org/land/er/mammals/wolf/dogdepred.htm LOL, lots of bird dogs on that list. :roll: My guess, most of those dogs were hunting/chasing the wolves. Its BS. Total bs. I agree too..I have been hunting all these years in WI and northern MI and...
by Birdman250
Sun Oct 30, 2011 12:37 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Building a dog trailer and....
Replies: 3
Views: 1460

Re: Building a dog trailer and....

elkhunting--I built one a few years ago and sprayed the first layer with heat resistant paint (thurmalox). I then primed it and used outdoor spray paint. Works wonder..Been in 90 degrees heat and didn't even get hot inside. Also great during winter time.
by Birdman250
Sun Oct 30, 2011 12:32 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: When is it TOO cold?
Replies: 42
Views: 21579

Re: When is it TOO cold?

Gregg, I never have any problems with my dogs..They stay outside all day and night in their doghouse and kennel. In the winter I use marsh hay to help wih the warmth, and tarps on the sides of the kennels to help keep out the wind.
by Birdman250
Sat Oct 29, 2011 7:59 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Talking to handler while running in Trial Brace?
Replies: 38
Views: 6512

Re: Talking to handler while running in Trial Brace?

Most judges will advice you before, while, after, and any other time about running your dogs. A common sense judge would see that you are a new handler and to the game and would want you to continue enjoying all future experiences. Your bracemate shouldn't take that as offense either..If he/she does...
by Birdman250
Tue Oct 25, 2011 9:07 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: English Pointer Stolen - Please Pass the Word
Replies: 15
Views: 5953

Re: English Pointer Stolen - Please Pass the Word

This is pretty sad..Unfortunately there are people out there that just like to take others..believe me, I deal with it every day. Here is my help to you...If who ever took your dog and returns it I will personally give them a new pup from my current litter!!! I rather see everyone with a dog then h...
by Birdman250
Tue Oct 25, 2011 9:02 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What would you do?
Replies: 27
Views: 7667

Re: What would you do?

If I was that breeder I would verify the info, and so to the discovery, give you a choice of a new puppy or refund. If genetic defects was the case, I too would take the sire and dam out of my breeding program..It is these sad breeders that ruins for the rest.
by Birdman250
Fri Oct 21, 2011 7:38 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: MN Pheasant Opener - Not looking good
Replies: 19
Views: 7213

Re: MN Pheasant Opener - Not looking good

I got out on Saturday. Could of had our two person limit in about 1/2 hour if I didn't forget how to shoot straight. :) We ended up getting our four birds by the end of the day. We saw over 40 birds, with about 2/3 of those being pointed. Tons of hens out there with a rooster here and there. Not ma...
by Birdman250
Thu Oct 20, 2011 8:49 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Which Pointer Stud would you use.
Replies: 16
Views: 5270

Re: Which Pointer Stud would you use.

Principal among these, to me, is what you have in the prospective dam, in terms of abilities and what you want to produce ultimately with your litter. Exactly what are yyour goals for this litter. What do you want produce You must critically evaluate the female and be coldly analytical about it. Th...
by Birdman250
Thu Oct 20, 2011 8:44 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: English Pointer Stolen - Please Pass the Word
Replies: 15
Views: 5953

Re: English Pointer Stolen - Please Pass the Word

This is pretty sad..Unfortunately there are people out there that just like to take others..believe me, I deal with it every day. Here is my help to you...If who ever took your dog and returns it I will personally give them a new pup from my current litter!!! I rather see everyone with a dog then ha...
by Birdman250
Wed Oct 12, 2011 8:34 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dog returning from trainer--Anything to be aware of?
Replies: 6
Views: 2249

Re: Dog returning from trainer--Anything to be aware of?

Most dogs shouldn't have problems adjusting..You just need to know that you have to upkeep his/her new trained habits. I had seen and know people send their dogs to a pro and then upon returning the dog goes right back to his/her old habits because they knows they can get away with things. Good luck.
by Birdman250
Wed Oct 12, 2011 8:26 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Field trial
Replies: 21
Views: 6791

Re: Field trial

I say GO..Enjoy the day with your child and the dog people and their dogs..Ask questions and don't hesitate to let them know you are new and like to see whats going..In the many trials I had attended there are lots of people that will show and give you information about dogs and trial foundation. Wh...
by Birdman250
Wed Oct 12, 2011 8:19 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Which line of Pointer do you think is the most intelligent?
Replies: 51
Views: 14639

Re: Which line of Pointer do you think is the most intelligent?

I believe many dogs out there are very smart..Obviously they are smart enough to make us frustrated..In serious note, IMO intelligence is not breed or pedigree specific, less some crappy backyard breeders. I have seen all types of dogs do amazing things in the field and inside the house. I had conve...
by Birdman250
Fri Oct 07, 2011 10:35 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Photo of the Day
Replies: 432
Views: 190433

Re: Photo of the Day

We want to go hunting too..Please, please take us..We're ready!!!!
by Birdman250
Thu Oct 06, 2011 8:13 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Anyone here hunt more than one dog at a time
Replies: 18
Views: 6036

Re: Anyone here hunt more than one dog at a time

I have no problem hunting young dogs with my seasoned dogs..In more open field I often run 2 or 3 dogs at a time. In the grouse woods I run 2 dogs and always enjoyed watching each dog trying to out beat each other's point.
by Birdman250
Wed Oct 05, 2011 6:48 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: MN - First pheasant hunt
Replies: 12
Views: 4041

Re: MN - First pheasant hunt

DonF wrote:Way to go you guys! This is what it should be about. :)
Don, one of these years I might gander your direction...Anything interesting out that way??? Valley or scaled quail or how about chukars??
by Birdman250
Mon Oct 03, 2011 8:24 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: MN - First pheasant hunt
Replies: 12
Views: 4041

Re: MN - First pheasant hunt

I will be in the Rochester area the second week of opening..Send me PM. I'm always looking for someone to chit-chat with.
by Birdman250
Sat Oct 01, 2011 12:19 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: WISCONSIN THIS FALL
Replies: 31
Views: 10410

Re: WISCONSIN THIS FALL

Folks if you are free, give the Chequamegon-Nicolet National forest a try. You will get plenty of dog work, and shooting. Michigan is also great too. Now gonna wait for a few weeks and head out to MN and SD for pheasants.
by Birdman250
Tue Sep 20, 2011 12:47 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Sept 17, Wisconsin
Replies: 33
Views: 13675

Re: Sept 17, Wisconsin

Where you going to be at Birdman. I will be in that area all weekend. If you are not to far maybe we can hook up Sunday. Jesse Jesse, Sorry been out hunting all weekend. Northern WI is a lot better. I hunted from Lakewood (The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest) area and saw numerous birds. Dogs h...
by Birdman250
Fri Sep 16, 2011 1:04 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Sept 17, Wisconsin
Replies: 33
Views: 13675

Re: Sept 17, Wisconsin

I too will be out there..Been seeing a lot of birds in those thick woods. And then, heading to MN for some pheas hunt and to MI for more grouse..I can't sleep. Got my guns in bed with me now :-)
by Birdman250
Fri Sep 16, 2011 1:01 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Dont know how you all do it!
Replies: 23
Views: 5056

Re: Dont know how you all do it!

Good luck..I still have the willies every time I'm at the cast off line. Never a dull moment.
by Birdman250
Thu Sep 08, 2011 9:05 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: South Dakota hunting
Replies: 7
Views: 2224

Re: South Dakota hunting

Towns of Winner, Platte or Chamberlain have typically been hot over the long run. Grew up in SD but haven't lived there for a long time but the area just east of the river was prime area. Also, Aberdeen and Bristol area. Was there for dog training weeks ago and noticed a lot of birds in the area. O...
by Birdman250
Thu Sep 08, 2011 8:57 am
Forum: GDF "Hall of Fame" Posts
Topic: Stale Water (Bacteria poisioned)
Replies: 38
Views: 40026

Re: Stale Water (Bacteria poisioned)

Thank you everyone, for all your supports and concerns. Here are my notes/observations: Day 1-Aug 28: Axe was ran on hot day and found drinking out of a pond with bluish-green pond. Day 2-Aug 29: Axe has bad diahea. Hacking or coughing badly. Ate very little food. Found him seizing, and noticed heav...
by Birdman250
Mon Sep 05, 2011 7:55 pm
Forum: GDF "Hall of Fame" Posts
Topic: Stale Water (Bacteria poisioned)
Replies: 38
Views: 40026

Re: Stale Water (Bacteria poisioned)

Tough one for you I am sure. Hope it helps others to be aware of the dangers that you can run into. Sorry,man. Ezzy Thanks Ezzy....Sure was because I had great plans for him..I haven't seen a young pup like him run the country like he had, and picked up on the traing as quickly..I took him to Monta...
by Birdman250
Mon Sep 05, 2011 7:39 pm
Forum: GDF "Hall of Fame" Posts
Topic: Stale Water (Bacteria poisioned)
Replies: 38
Views: 40026

Re: Stale Water (Bacteria poisioned)

Thank you Sharon..Dog has gone to heaven..He passed away this morning..Hope he travels well to doggie heaven.People please watch out for the green/blue algea ponds!!
by Birdman250
Fri Sep 02, 2011 2:55 pm
Forum: GDF "Hall of Fame" Posts
Topic: Stale Water (Bacteria poisioned)
Replies: 38
Views: 40026

Re: Stale Water (Bacteria poisioned)

mcbosco wrote:Yes sorry to hear. Blue/Green Algae if that is what was ingested is very harmful.
It is the blue/green algea..So far he hasn't eaten any thing.
Ron, thanks...I hope so..This pup was doing really well and I was hoping to run him as AA dog.
by Birdman250
Thu Sep 01, 2011 11:29 pm
Forum: GDF "Hall of Fame" Posts
Topic: Stale Water (Bacteria poisioned)
Replies: 38
Views: 40026

Stale Water (Bacteria poisioned)

Could heavily infested algea pond water possibly harm/kill your dog? I have a pup that drunk some algea fested water and now has bad diahrea and dark blood in stool. He also lost a lot of weight within a week. Took him to vet but doc said dog might not make it.
by Birdman250
Wed Aug 24, 2011 11:00 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Heartbreaking...
Replies: 24
Views: 7762

Re: Heartbreaking...

Without those warriors we would not have opportunities doing what we love..May God be with him and his family.
by Birdman250
Fri Aug 05, 2011 11:02 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dog With Undecended Testicles
Replies: 40
Views: 13099

Re: Dog With Undecended Testicles

Thanks..I love the dog but not sure what to do with him right now. He's got so much potential as he can really run the country. He runs all age and was planning on trialing him in that circuit. I'll wait for a few more weeks and see what develops.
by Birdman250
Fri Aug 05, 2011 10:56 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Training with Pheasants
Replies: 6
Views: 1819

Re: Training with Pheasants

I raise and train with pheasant and everything else..Pheasant are very hardy birds but if you start a young pup with a pheasant and he/she gets smacked you're gonna wonder why your dog wont point or blink them. Use pigeons they are cheaper..Not saying you shouldn't buy birds from me :D jk
by Birdman250
Fri Aug 05, 2011 10:49 am
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: New member from Northern Colorado
Replies: 2
Views: 745

Re: New member from Northern Colorado

Welcome..Hope you enjoy reading and interacting among friends.
by Birdman250
Fri Aug 05, 2011 10:45 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: How to get started in becoming gun dog trainer as a career
Replies: 35
Views: 7579

Re: How to get started in becoming gun dog trainer as a career

I say, good luck-friend..Learn everything you come across and keep what you need..Just remember to be yourself, and NOT what people wish you to be. Remember you root. God speed.
by Birdman250
Fri Aug 05, 2011 10:33 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dog With Undecended Testicles
Replies: 40
Views: 13099

Re: Dog With Undecended Testicles

Ron the male pup I have only has one testicle dropped..I assume he's going to need surgery??
by Birdman250
Thu Aug 04, 2011 2:15 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: question for Grouse hunters
Replies: 22
Views: 7327

Re: question for Grouse hunters

Try out what everyone said on the thread..You'll find something that suits you and the dog..I use a garmin, beeper, and bell all together..I like all and never had any problems..Just becareful where theres lots of wolves..They (wolves) tend to track the bell because they believe theres easy food acc...
by Birdman250
Sat Jul 30, 2011 6:55 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: minnesota out of state license
Replies: 9
Views: 2949

Re: minnesota out of state license

gpblitz wrote:Yes covers ruffed grouse too. You won't find any in sw Minn. as far as I know.
Are there public grounds large enough to run big running pointers sw Minn??? Would like to hunt there this fall instead.
by Birdman250
Fri Jul 29, 2011 10:02 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: head crank!
Replies: 16
Views: 6561

Re: head crank!

Bird is always upwind of the dogs nose.......Thats not true. With a decsnt scent cone the bird can be in a pretty wide area compared to the dogs point. I have had many points where the dog came from upwind or the side and pointed as I am sure you have. I follow the dogs eyes and have a fairly good ...
by Birdman250
Wed Jul 27, 2011 1:43 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Has anyone ever used one of these....
Replies: 21
Views: 8518

Re: Has anyone ever used one of these....

Coops really aren't for holding birds more than a few days. You might sqeek a week or two if you get one with a mesh bottom not the solid bottom (like that white one). If they have to stand in their guano and it gets wet from the water they ain't gonna last more than a couple days and will be nasty...
by Birdman250
Wed Jul 27, 2011 1:37 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Chicken Problem
Replies: 23
Views: 6884

Re: Chicken Problem

Why do some think it not possible to break a dog from chickens? They are not quail or pheasant or chukar, and dogs know they are not. I sat my dog down right in front of my chickens and if he tried to get at them he got lit up and corrected not to do so. Breaking a dog from chickens is the same as ...
by Birdman250
Tue Jul 26, 2011 11:37 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: My wife is tougher than you are!
Replies: 11
Views: 3509

Re: My wife is tougher than you are!

I had a friend that was in the act too...Never been there myself but I heard there were some tough men and women!!