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  1. AlaskaHunter

    Blind Retrieve Training: Casting Concept

    One of the basic concepts in casting is that the retriever should expect to change direction with each cast after the whistle stop. (Most cast-refusals are where the dog refuses to change direction) I like this little drill to teach and maintain that concept. Each cast is a successful cast...
  2. Schaaf

    SB 388 Revising upland bird regs for Non Residents

    That’s exactly who this bill was intended for, IMO.
  3. Hunting Wife

    EOY ‘23 - What Worked, What Didn’t?

    What worked: The new ACL. Wasn’t sure if having this done in my 40’s was going to mean I would just have to deal with something less than 100%, or if it would be more painful than before after hard hunting. One year later, that hasn’t been the case and it’s felt as good as ever. Relining the...
  4. jwatts

    Eulogy for a friend

    Monday was one of the hardest days in recent memory. I was tasked with making the choice to end the life of one of the best friends I have ever had the privilege to share the woods with. It wasn’t a decision taken lightly. Some may say I delayed the inevitable, but I wanted to be 100% sure...
  5. J

    Favorite upland loads?

    Thanks for all the continued responses! A bit of an update, a friend with a good bird dog decided he liked hunting with me so I got out a lot this fall for pheasants, both game farm birds (dog training) early on and then wild birds as the fall seasons opened. Never found any load I was looking...
  6. TransplantHunter

    Family Trip to Alaska - Let’s Talk

    My family and I was just up there this past June and had a pretty good time. We started in Anchorage, went to Fairbanks (after my family picked me up in Talkeetna), then Back down to Anchorage, Seward, then over to Kodiak and then up to Utqiagvik (Barrow), and then home. A couple of notes: 1)...
  7. Irrelevant

    Best upland gun dog breed?

    Interesting, I've never seen a more intense or athletic dog that my GSP was. The only two setters I've hunted behind had moderate athletics. There may have been some field trial pointers over the years that were on her level, but I still don't think they had her speed and endurance though they...
  8. J

    Racing Pigeons

    I have a loft of racing pigeons, but don't race. I use the bird for dog training. They are neat birds and I enjoy them way more than I thought I would. Started with 2 pair have about 25 now.
  9. elkduds

    Young Bird Dog (hopefully)

    No idea if this is a global dog thing, but here goes. Ist Vizsla we rescued was surrendered by an owner who was too old to exercise Fred properly. During daily off leash walks in the desert we could see he was birdy. One day he jumped straight up and caught a meadowlark out of the air. Which...
  10. Midwestwhitetail

    First time uplander

    This is my first gun dog. So the test results blew my expectations out of the water. I have done all the training myself with the help of some great friends that know way more than myself. These dogs are one of a kind the drive to please their owner is amazing and the desire to be right by your...
  11. BirdManMike

    Best upland gun dog breed?

    Agree with above. E. Pointers bred for horseback trialing are the biggest running, most intense, 'best' pointing dog available - the sky is the limit, theyll run to the ends of the earth and hold point til the end of time if youll let them (which I agree with statement this can makes a lot of...
  12. Birdbander

    Porcupines

    My dogs and I encounter a good number of porcupine in the spring while woodcock banding. The worst are the very young porcupine. Their small quills are very different to see in a dogs mouth. I've been fortunate and have only had one dog get hit a little and never again was interested. Avoidance...
  13. BearFoot

    Sunday Pic of the Day

    Had to put down an old dog. We called him blue, because of his blue eyes. He could not walk, see, or hear well anymore. Got him buried next to his brother "Rocky" who passed, two years ago. Got to looking at local pound dogs, and found the one. Someone did a night drop, could not afford their...
  14. K

    Got a pup

    My dog is a hound mutt, wonderful dog. My wifes new dog after hers passed away 6 months ago is a pure blood great dane whom is a complete moron. Both are good obedient dogs tho. Training is key.
  15. Wild Bill

    Sh*t our kids do

    We’ve been potty training our 2-1/2 year old boy and it’s gone extremely well. We spend most afternoons playing outside and when he has to go he likes to pee on things he’s seen the dog pee on. Our tree, fence post, some plants, and one specific rock have all been claimed by him now.
  16. M

    WIREHAIRED POINTING GRIFFON OR GERMAN WIREHAIRED POINTER? True Versatility

    I have 2 WPG. They have their individual quirks for sure but are both rather motivated. The older one has always worked in his own time, slow and methodical. Points well, eager to go but I don’t think think he’d run full speed to save his life. I bird hunt both. The older one does not like...
  17. C

    WIREHAIRED POINTING GRIFFON OR GERMAN WIREHAIRED POINTER? True Versatility

    I'm on my 4th Griffon. I think that they are Great dogs! They are tough to train but come with a lot of natural ablity/ instinct. The training is tough because they are a smart stubborn breed. The only big issues that I have had with the breed is ear infections and they are magnets for burrs...
  18. Huntkook

    Training reads/videos

    Now that I have a bird dog I'll need to train him, what books or videos would you recommend?
  19. Ben Lamb

    No King's Deer

    There's a hole that's been dug for over 20 years. It takes time to fill it. So here is what I'd say have been the crowning achievements going back to 2019: 1.) Public Access to Lands Act passes: in the 5 operational years of this program, and combined with block management, over 1 million...
  20. N

    Side Hustle Ideas Needed

    If there is demand in your area, you could look into starting a sharpening business doing scissors and clipper blades. Up front cost isn't terrible (~$3-4k last I checked). I did it for about 10 years and based on my prices it came out to $40-70 per hour depending on what the order consisted...

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