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Hi All - I'm a sales rep with a marketing company in Moorhead MN, Spectrum Marketing Services. We have a T-Shirt and Polo Shirt Special in October. The shirts are great for events, clubs, businesses, etc.... No setup charge. Attached is the flyer. Any questions let me know. I'd love the opportunity ...

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deke wrote:Filson uplanders. Bought mine on sale for 100.00 at the warehouse. Worst break in experience of my life, but once you get them broken in they are amazingly comfortable. I just replaced the sole, and oiled them every day.

$100??! Wow! They retail for $400+.

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If you are looking at shorter boots, maybe look at some true style hiking boots like Vasque,Keen, Asolo, Zamberlan, Salewa or Salomon.

I'm a fan of Keen and Vasque.

This review has some useful information: http://www.outdoorgearlab.com/Hiking-Boots-Reviews

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Dandy!

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Congrats! Great accomplishment. Dandy dog!

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Never could figure out why one needs special pants to go hunting. Everybody I know wears Jeans. I have been going more toward Carrhart Bibs as my belly gets a bit bigger. The legs need to be tailored a bit because the are huge. Comfort and light weight are most important. I don't like being locked ...

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I'm also a fan of Danner Pronghorns. I have an uninsulated leather pair and a 400 gram pair. I've had both for 5 years now. I beat'em up pretty good and they still keep on going. The 400 gram pair I wear for late season bird hunting, black powder deer hunting and ice fishing. For my next pair of boo...

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I wear McAlister waxed pants and for the most part wear them year round. If its extremely warm I'll wear my North Face ripstop pants and if its extremely cold I throw on my Columbia wool pants. I like my pants two sizes large and hemmed two inches short. I love the McAlister waxies but I will say th...

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Bemutis, with what you described I'd say a lab would be the best bet. Labs are great all around dogs. I'm not really a lab person, mainly because they are so big, but one of my buddies has a male lab that I would love to have. He is four years old and only 45lbs. He's a spark plug in the field. If I...

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cjhills wrote:I like the name. Maybe we will see him in the Super Bowl or the World Series. Good Luck..........................Cj

I agree, I like the name....good ole MN sports fans. Although I doubt we'll see any Super Bowl or World Series appearances anytime soon.

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Two of my nieces dreams are coming true the end of March...they will be getting their first puppy, a field bred springer. They have already named him, 'Kirby Bridgewater'. They are very excited and I'm excited for them. Congrates on your decision to purchase a FB springer. Over the next few months ...

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Two of my nieces dreams are coming true the end of March...they will be getting their first puppy, a field bred springer. They have already named him, 'Kirby Bridgewater'. They are very excited and I'm excited for them.

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I think he'd be happy with either. If I was hunting strictly stocked birds and not heavy cover I'd probably go with a pointer. If I was hunting mostly heavy cover, cattails, etc...I'd go with a flusher. Like stated above, if possible go watch the dam and sire in the field. I personally like mid to s...

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PntrRookie wrote:I love setters...here is my derby at 11 months...

http://youtu.be/pHSQ7R78U90

Dude! Nice dog.

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Wood Knife To The Chest

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Dandy pup! What's her breeding? Im done working now, so I can respond a little more specific. This was a breeding that was planned for a couple of years, but timing never worked out until last summer. Recent trial results made the breeding icing on the cake though. My puppy is out of last years NFC...

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Dandy pup! What's her breeding?

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You can always sell the extras. Around this area a person wouldn't be able to keep up with the demand for pigeons. $5-6 per bird. Fast $$ if you are already trapping them anyway.

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Congrats on the EB pup. They are fun little dogs. Where is the pup coming from? Below is a photo of my dads EB, she's from L'Etoile Du Nord Kennel. We've only had one male and we never had a problem with him marking in the house. Like stated above he'd empty his tank the first few minutes out but ne...

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Buy a Sylmar vest. My father has several of Sylmar vests for his brittanies and loves them. He always tells me they are great when it's cold, if it's warm out the dogs get too hot wearing them. Yes, I love my Sylmar...best vest I've ever owned. I haven't had trouble with it being too warm. Which in...

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I wouldn't waste your $$ on a Mendota. I've tried one and they don't offer much protection. You're better off not using one than you are using a Mendota. Sylmar offers free alterations.

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Buy a Sylmar vest.

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DudeRN wrote:I like the name! North Star. nice picture, too

Thanks Dude!

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Beautiful photos, thanks for sharing!

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I enjoy hunting in the rain. The worse the conditions the better. Birds hold tight in the rain. My dad managed this Prairie Chicken double in the rain.

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I've shot a Browning Gold Hunter for the last 16 years or so and it hasn't skipped a beat. Not the lightest auto ever made. I've shot 3", 2 3/4 along with re-loads and never had a problem. Beautiful wood. I think they are under $1,000.

I'd also look into the Winchester SX3 or Benelli Ultra Light

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Georgia de L'Etoile du Nord on her favorite perch with her prized possessions.

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Toss the Mendota and buy a Sylmar! I tried a Mendota along with a few others and haven't been impressed. Sylmar has been by far the best. They offer free alterations. Easy on, easy off. Doesn't come undone when hunting since its buckles and not velcro. Good for late season and early season. The own...

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Toss the Mendota and buy a Sylmar! I tried a Mendota along with a few others and haven't been impressed. Sylmar has been by far the best. They offer free alterations. Easy on, easy off. Doesn't come undone when hunting since its buckles and not velcro. Good for late season and early season. The owne...

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We hunt a French Brittany and Springer/GSP mutt together, they do well. We do our best to keep the flusher in the heavy stuff and the EB in the open country. When the EB goes on point, I call my dog to heel and vice versa.

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Not sure if you ever acted on this yet but if you want a "classic" with the added benefit of modern materials et al Here it is....http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=397649922 A bit more than you originally wanted to spend but it is heirloom quality and by all means the quintessenti...

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Nice looking dog Skye. I’d recommend Mark Dinsmore /L’Etoile du Nord Kennels in Sykeston ND. Great guy,great dogs. On here his name is ohmymy111. Website below. My parents have a pup out of his Vern x Ardoise...she's a spark plug in the field but gentle as ever with the kids. She's a lover. Little c...

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This would be a very good dog.

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Congrats Melvin. Nice looking hound!

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Heading to Myrtle Beach mid February to play golf. Looking for any input about Myrtle: things to do, places to eat, golf courses to play, etc…

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Scary. I hope they find the little dude. Sending good thoughts and prayers their way.

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Frankug - I just LOVE that first dog, wow! What's the breeding on that little bugger?

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Great suggestion from Cory on checking out the IA trial. I’d recommend Mark Dinsmore /L’Etoile du Nord Kennels in Sykeston ND. Great guy,great dogs. Looks like he has a couple spring litters planned, one of which is his dog Vern. On here his name is ohmymy111. Website below. Probably a good chance h...

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so did you ever purchase a gun? don't see it on here anywhere. I know it's old, but I strongly prefer O/U Hey Pastor Brown, Haven't bought anything yet. I did find a nice little 16 ga Parker VH, nice short barrels, feels great, swings great, good condition (not much case color) but otherwise real g...

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How important is case color? I've seen guns that show good honest use are in good working order and good shape otherwise but have a low % of case color remaining...is case color a big deal?

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Jeff Jalbert - Top Shelf Kennels

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With a flusher they don't have time to run, they need to get up in the air. This is the primary reason I decided against a pointing breed. Where I hunt, its so thick and the birds are spooky. A pointing dog would be the same as me walking on my own - it would point and the bird would take off runni...

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Nice looking dog. I know a guy that owns a lab/GSP mix, looks exactly like your dog but with a docked tail. Some guy in our area intentionally breeds his labs and shorthairs together, not sure I agree with that but I guess they produce some good meat dogs and he only charges $75. I'm sure you'll cat...

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Looks like a great day in the field. Way to introduce a youngster to bird hunting. Nice looking dog.

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FBEC is on our short list for our next pup. Looking for breeder/kennel recommendations. Thanks much! Since this is the 'Spaniel Spot', I'll assume you are looking for a spaniel? (doh!..bear with me I'm from ScotlandCounty.com) Your next pup?...what one (s) have you had before?..Is this the first ''...

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FBEC is on our short list for our next pup. Looking for breeder/kennel recommendations. Thanks much! These are few right in Minnesota. http://www.stonewalkerkennel.com/about.html http://www.workingenglishcockers.com/Home.html You would be go to go with a pup from either of these kennels! Thanks for...

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FBEC is on our short list for our next pup. Looking for breeder/kennel recommendations. Thanks much! Jim Karlovec in Ohio of Flushing Star Gun Dogs. I have an 11 month old and he's unbelievable. Smartest dog I've ever owned, and an amazing hunter and retriever. http://www.flushingstar.com Thanks fo...

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FBEC is on our short list for our next pup. Looking for breeder/kennel recommendations. Thanks much!

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I think both are important and that you can breed for both. I’d definitely rather have a dog be natural than forced to do something…whether it be retrieving, backing, range, etc…

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We've had brits my entire life. Love'em. Great temperaments. Perfect size. Biddable. Spark plugs in the field. Darn good in the house. Like all dogs, especially working dogs, they need exercise. I don't have much experience with GSPs and Vizslas but I'm sure they would make great family dogs as well...

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