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by mrcreole
Tue Jan 01, 2013 5:53 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Photo of the Day
Replies: 432
Views: 191047

Re: Photo of the Day

Mae on Woodcock Christmas eve.....I love this bitch!
by mrcreole
Sun Dec 16, 2012 9:43 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: What type of shotgun are you using for your bird hunts?
Replies: 214
Views: 221535

Re: What type of shotgun are you using for your bird hunts?

Depends on how I'm feeling that day....Lol For waterfowl a Benelli Vinci 12ga Rag spreads for geese..a Remington 887 12ga 3.5 inch The upland arsenal includes: Benelli Montefeltro 20ga Ithica 200e sxs in 20ga Fausti Class o/u 20ga Franchi model 48 20ga.....a favorite Last but not least an old 16ga. ...
by mrcreole
Tue Dec 04, 2012 9:50 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: burn it or turn it under?
Replies: 18
Views: 6449

Re: burn it or turn it under?

We have had good success burning our fields as well.......Saves a fortune in diesel as well.
by mrcreole
Mon Jul 02, 2012 4:56 am
Forum: Training
Topic: sit to flush.... ugh
Replies: 18
Views: 5257

Re: sit to flush.... ugh

Jim, I second the launcher probably launching the bird too high as a high probability. Is this Gator your breaking?
by mrcreole
Sun Jun 03, 2012 7:13 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: dual champion, field lines, or hunting
Replies: 21
Views: 7242

Re: dual champion, field lines, or hunting

I will tell you, over the last 10 years the finest foot hunting brits I've been around usually go back to Nolan's Last Bullet. As far as consistency Nolan's dogs turn out. My son has been on my butt about getting him one of those hairy little dogs! http://www.beelinebrittanys.com/ Nolan Huffman With...
by mrcreole
Sat Jun 02, 2012 10:15 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New Pup Luke x Opal
Replies: 14
Views: 5143

Re: New Pup Luke x Opal

If you use the breeders MSR in the front, you and the world will know that it came from Messers Kennels in Houston Texas. If u trial the pup all can follow the pup as it become more famous. MSR's Hightailin gives both sides of the pedigree, I am sure Bob and James would approve. IMHO Pepper MSR's H...
by mrcreole
Fri Jun 01, 2012 5:47 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Birddog on new History Channel show.
Replies: 19
Views: 5277

Re: Birddog on new History Channel show.

I saw it. They showed a bit of the shorthair but not much of her doing anything but running off! LOL
by mrcreole
Wed May 30, 2012 5:46 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Sportmix
Replies: 10
Views: 4372

Sportmix

Been feeding Loyall 26/19 and was totally happy. Price has been stealily increasing. Bought a bag of Sportmix 26/18 just to try. It's about 40% less in price here......Very good results after about a month. Dogs look great, picked up some weight. I feed less than with the Loyall and fecal waste is w...
by mrcreole
Tue May 29, 2012 10:29 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Hunting in Louisiana
Replies: 20
Views: 9590

Re: Hunting in Louisiana

Keep your dog! Tons of woodcock on Ft. Polk. We also do a number of NSTRA trials in Rosepine...five minutes south of Ft. Polk. PM me.....Frank and I will keep you busy.
by mrcreole
Tue May 29, 2012 7:16 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New Pup Luke x Opal
Replies: 14
Views: 5143

New Pup Luke x Opal

Very excited about my new addition. Thanks to James and Sarah Messer for this opportunity. FC Kyle's Hightailing Luke x NFC MSR's Opalescence. His call name is Zim, my great grandfather's name that introduced me to bird hunting. Haven't settled on his registered name yet. Open to suggestions.
by mrcreole
Fri May 25, 2012 7:09 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Just a quick video
Replies: 7
Views: 2067

Re: Just a quick video

Glad Daisy and Gator are doing so well.......Looking forward to hunting season too......I got a new addition coming this weekend.
by mrcreole
Thu Jan 12, 2012 11:21 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: woodcock in the swamps
Replies: 22
Views: 8255

Re: woodcock in the swamps

Frank, give me a holler. Sorry I missed you last weekend. Let's get some hunting done.
by mrcreole
Sun Jan 01, 2012 10:45 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Added one to the string....
Replies: 23
Views: 7775

Re: Added one to the string....

Congrats my friend! your life will never be the same.
by mrcreole
Sun Jan 01, 2012 10:35 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: woodcock in the swamps
Replies: 22
Views: 8255

Re: woodcock in the swamps

Yeh Frank, we have been doing great in the Lake Charles area. Shot a few woodcock and pounding the ducks......Everytime we bring a guest I hear something about my white bird dog.....LOL Until she rockets into the water after their ducks!
by mrcreole
Tue Nov 08, 2011 9:52 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: How old
Replies: 12
Views: 4147

Re: How old

Hey fellas, sorry I didn't see this sooner. 4dabirds has it right. Your pups need to be cc'd. You teach them to turn the electricity off. His advice is on the money. Gator and Daisy are plenty old enough. Daisy was extremely bold when I had her. She will probably take more pressure than Gator. Perso...
by mrcreole
Fri Nov 04, 2011 10:54 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Question about a sire
Replies: 12
Views: 4611

Re: Question about a sire

I don't think the MD is a title either.......Very nicely bred Hustler dog though....
by mrcreole
Mon Oct 10, 2011 8:38 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Training Pics
Replies: 2
Views: 987

Re: Training Pics

A few more of my son's pup.
by mrcreole
Mon Oct 10, 2011 8:35 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Training Pics
Replies: 2
Views: 987

Training Pics

Been doing lots of training. Just thought I would share some pics.
by mrcreole
Mon Oct 10, 2011 8:21 pm
Forum: Tributes to the Departed
Topic: Lost Libby Today
Replies: 14
Views: 12301

Re: Lost Libby Today

Sorry my brother, beautiful dog. See you soon my friend.
by mrcreole
Sat Oct 01, 2011 10:52 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Not a bad start....
Replies: 4
Views: 1452

Re: Not a bad start....

Yep Jimbo, all six of those pups have very high tails. One of them locally has about thirty birds shot over him. Whoa broke, holds his birds and retrieves them to hand. The pups mom is doing great. She will make some noise in nstra this season. May breed her in September.
by mrcreole
Sat Oct 01, 2011 10:28 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: A good weekend.
Replies: 9
Views: 3920

Re: A good weekend.

Beautiful Frank. We gotta get together soon. Delta retrieved so many teal last month she think she is a lab. LOL I gotta get more quail. How are you doing?
by mrcreole
Wed Aug 31, 2011 7:57 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Best ATV's
Replies: 26
Views: 7532

Re: Best ATV's

I have four. Have a 99 Yamaha Bear Tracker 250. Bulletproof. No odometer or hour meter. It was mine but now belongs to the kids. Motor has never been opened, burns no oil. My guess, 8000 miles easy. I have a 2004 Yamaha Big Bear 400. 6500 miles, Bulletproof as well. No issues. I have a 2008 Grizzly ...
by mrcreole
Wed Aug 31, 2011 7:46 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Escort Shotguns?
Replies: 4
Views: 2376

Re: Escort Shotguns?

Jimbo, I bought my thirteen year old the youth model a couple of months ago. He probably has three hundred rounds through it without any malfunctions. He loves it. Seems well made to me for three hundred bucks, I'm happy.......How is Gator?
by mrcreole
Mon Aug 08, 2011 3:37 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Hay Help
Replies: 13
Views: 4003

Re: Hay Help

Scott, I am striking out down here. My connections here can't get any and all of the growers have already sold to Texas customers.....I will keep looking.
by mrcreole
Mon Aug 01, 2011 2:37 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Wld quail in 2011
Replies: 12
Views: 3485

Re: Wld quail in 2011

Fine work, no doubt by a fine trainer! Very, very nice Oscar.
by mrcreole
Fri Jul 29, 2011 10:28 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: I love puppies!
Replies: 6
Views: 1724

Re: I love puppies!

Good job guys!
by mrcreole
Mon Jul 18, 2011 9:01 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Daisy
Replies: 12
Views: 3693

Re: Daisy

Glad to see you guys having so much fun. She is going to make a fine bird dog.
by mrcreole
Thu Jul 07, 2011 7:18 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Most Unlikely Gundog you have seen in the field?
Replies: 47
Views: 30523

Re: Most Unlikely Gundog you have seen in the field?

There is a young man in Hathaway, Louisiana that duck and goose hunts with a pit bull. I was skeptical when he came to hunt with us......I was delightfully surprised after two dozen or so retrieves.
by mrcreole
Mon Jul 04, 2011 11:40 am
Forum: Events
Topic: What shotgun do you use in trials and training?
Replies: 19
Views: 6047

Re: What shotgun do you use in trials and training?

I use a Franchi M48 al 20ga. 24" barrel. Just over 5lbs
by mrcreole
Wed Jun 29, 2011 4:30 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: SHARE YOUR MEMORY OF YOUR FIRST HUNT WITH A DOG..
Replies: 13
Views: 3245

Re: SHARE YOUR MEMORY OF YOUR FIRST HUNT WITH A DOG..

I was so young I am kind of hard pressed to remember the actual dogs. My dad was big into rabbit hunting and had Meadow Ridge Kennels in Lake Charles and bred some fine beagles. At times we had up to thirty beagles. To this day I still enjoy beagles and rabbit hunting but my passion is bird dogs. My...
by mrcreole
Thu Jun 16, 2011 10:10 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pigeon loft location in relation to Kennel
Replies: 5
Views: 1340

Re: Pigeon loft location in relation to Kennel

Mine are close too. I do however think the further the better. We have a predominate south wind so I have the pigeons north of the kennel. BTW, your pup looks good. The boys have been doing wing work with her and playing retrieving games.......will send you some pics over the weekend.
by mrcreole
Sat Jun 11, 2011 8:39 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: It's a BOY!
Replies: 13
Views: 3242

Re: It's a BOY!

Big Big congrats!
by mrcreole
Wed Jun 08, 2011 10:19 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: fc afc sundance's hearts are wild
Replies: 20
Views: 6806

Re: fc afc sundance's hearts are wild

Check out www.bluemountainpreserve.com Shoot them an email.......good people.....was an excellent dog.
by mrcreole
Thu Feb 03, 2011 11:37 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Bluing suggestions
Replies: 2
Views: 1493

Bluing suggestions

Guys, I was only able to salvage one gun from the fire. A Frachi 48/al. I need to get the barrel re-blued. Is there anyone you are familiar with that I can send it to?
by mrcreole
Sat Jan 29, 2011 4:13 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Prayers needed for MRCREOLE
Replies: 26
Views: 6189

Re: Prayers needed for MRCREOLE

This is what it looked like 5 minutes after I got home.
by mrcreole
Sat Jan 29, 2011 4:07 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Prayers needed for MRCREOLE
Replies: 26
Views: 6189

Re: Prayers needed for MRCREOLE

Thank you all for your prayers and support. Thank you Karl for letting everyone know what was going on. Wednesday afternoon while I was at work and the boys at school our home caught fire. I tell you, I had never seen a house burn before. What a sickening feeling. Complete helplessness. The dogs are...
by mrcreole
Mon Jan 17, 2011 12:06 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pic of FC Dixieland's Luke
Replies: 14
Views: 5163

Re: Pic of FC Dixieland's Luke

Gotta love Luke! My first time seeing a pic of him. If anyone has pics of significant dogs lets get them up.
by mrcreole
Sat Jan 15, 2011 1:08 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Favorite GSP Bloodline
Replies: 36
Views: 14954

Re: Favorite GSP Bloodline

Didn't know John had straws. I bought a Koonas pup in '89 I think. My first gsp. Great dog. I bet I know who they belong to! Did someone else have the straws? I'm a bit surprised that John wouldn't have used it prior to this if he had it. Just wondering. Me too Karl, I would love to know the story ...
by mrcreole
Fri Jan 14, 2011 11:31 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Favorite GSP Bloodline
Replies: 36
Views: 14954

Re: Favorite GSP Bloodline

I am secretary for the Lone Star GSP Clubs field trial beginning January 22 and just logged in two puppy entries sired by Uodibar's Koonas. I figure they are about as close to Rusty as one can find. Didn't know John had straws. I bought a Koonas pup in '89 I think. My first gsp. Great dog. I bet I ...
by mrcreole
Wed Jan 12, 2011 8:23 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Did something stupid. Probably cost me rest of the season.
Replies: 16
Views: 4468

Re: Did something stupid. Probably cost me rest of the season.

Thanks so much for all of the support guys. Stood on if for three hours today in the operating room. About two hours into the nephrectomy I did today it hurt so bad my toes and forefoot seemed to go numb. On ice now. Gonna give it a shot Saturday. Gonna get the boys to bring me to the duck blind on ...
by mrcreole
Wed Jan 12, 2011 7:34 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Did something stupid. Probably cost me rest of the season.
Replies: 16
Views: 4468

Re: Did something stupid. Probably cost me rest of the season.

I got a spot you can woodcock hunt off of 4 wheeler really a strip of woods. Bring your dogs over you would only have to hobble 3-5 steps to be in position to shoot. Come on over. You posting flight activity on RGS site? You know the wheels have been turning in my head on how to hunt with this Fran...
by mrcreole
Mon Jan 10, 2011 9:34 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Did something stupid. Probably cost me rest of the season.
Replies: 16
Views: 4468

Did something stupid. Probably cost me rest of the season.

I did something really stupid Saturday and now I'm screwed! We went duck hunting in the rice fields Saturday morning. Figured we would hit the woodcock hole on the way home so we brought the dogs. Now the dumb part: Once we made it to the woodcock hole I failed to change into proper upland boots. Ou...
by mrcreole
Mon Jan 10, 2011 7:40 pm
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: New from New Orleans
Replies: 3
Views: 762

Re: New from New Orleans

Welcome, I'm in Lake Charles. I have had a hunting Weim in the past. Definitely get ready to chase the woodcock.
by mrcreole
Mon Jan 10, 2011 12:12 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Verona SxS
Replies: 3
Views: 2184

Verona SxS

I saw and handled a Verona 20ga. sxs this weekend. It felt and looked good. Price was $1100 in what looks like un-used condition. It is listed as used. Do any of you have any experience with this shotgun? Is the price fair?
by mrcreole
Sun Jan 09, 2011 12:50 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: She's a foot hunter but has anybody heard of these dogs
Replies: 5
Views: 1866

Re: She's a foot hunter but has anybody heard of these dogs

I would say that my friend is what I'd call a pretty well bred dog.
by mrcreole
Sun Jan 09, 2011 12:45 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Woodcock Louisiana
Replies: 17
Views: 7190

Re: Woodcock Louisiana

gpblitz wrote:You hunt the southern part of the state?
Yep, down here in the extreme southwestern corner of the state right along I-10
by mrcreole
Sat Jan 08, 2011 10:58 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: FEW MORE PICS
Replies: 7
Views: 1690

Re: FEW MORE PICS

I love puppies! It's so satisfying to see them ome along. Looking good!
by mrcreole
Sat Jan 08, 2011 6:47 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Woodcock Louisiana
Replies: 17
Views: 7190

Re: Woodcock Louisiana

Man, I'd love to be down there hunting woodcock. Gators and cotton mouth I could live without though. LOL! The gators and cottonmouths are taking their long winter's nap! Had a great day of hunting today. We hit the duck blind and killed a limit of ducks and a canadian. Then we went straight to the...
by mrcreole
Fri Jan 07, 2011 10:58 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Cotton Bowl!
Replies: 66
Views: 11640

Re: Cotton Bowl!

How are yall gonna beat LSU when most of you can't even screw in a light bulb! LOL

If the Aggies win I will sell you a pup for half price!