Post by: T-Bone on October 02, 2015, 10:37:56 AM
Any BIG PLANS?
Tom
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on October 02, 2015, 10:59:19 AM
Post by: Dhoey07 on October 02, 2015, 11:13:41 AM
Post by: James on October 02, 2015, 12:54:55 PM
I look forward to this hunt all year, lots of fun chasing those little birds around.
Post by: merkelman on October 02, 2015, 05:42:00 PM
Post by: Fishnfowler on October 02, 2015, 07:09:18 PM
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Post by: Naches Sportsman on October 02, 2015, 07:11:48 PM
Post by: duck1187 on October 02, 2015, 07:53:31 PM
Post by: Quackwhacker on October 02, 2015, 09:23:25 PM
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Post by: scottr on October 02, 2015, 09:26:16 PM
Post by: Old Dog on October 02, 2015, 10:44:21 PM
Post by: merkelman on October 03, 2015, 09:23:27 PM
On my way!!! Going to be a great year!Shot a limit of Chukar!! One was missing from the photo.
Post by: JJD on October 04, 2015, 09:39:48 AM
Lab pup had a ball.
Post by: ribka on October 04, 2015, 11:24:34 AM
Went out with fellow member and got the young dog on birds. Surprised the dog did very well holding point, retrieving .
Very good year for birds
Good hunting with you Cody
Post by: Naches Sportsman on October 04, 2015, 12:41:24 PM
Post by: canyonduck on October 05, 2015, 11:32:35 AM
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Post by: merkelman on October 05, 2015, 11:54:11 AM
Post by: birddogdad on October 05, 2015, 01:31:14 PM
Nice! I have a few more to add...
looks like the dog is working out for you!!
Post by: merkelman on October 05, 2015, 03:51:32 PM
Post by: coyote_out on October 05, 2015, 09:03:01 PM
Post by: wildweeds on October 05, 2015, 09:25:01 PM
Actually he is not. The young one is almost worthless. He went to a local trainer that will remain unnamed for now. Luke will be reevaluated very soon and might end up being given away depending on the evaluation. He came from a very solid line, just goes to show us, lines don't always mean anything. Ace at 13 still rocks the mountains.
Post by: ribka on October 06, 2015, 07:42:34 AM
My experience too. I have had dogs take 3 to 5 years too get it. I lucked out with current dog as she is doing great. Lots of training but apparently clicked with her.
How old is the young dog and what line is he from. Some lines take longer to mature,they can take even longer to mature if there is heavy line breeding. Line breeding is a good thing but one thing that is often forgotten is linebreeding retards maturity rate. There are some setter lines where the dog acts like a complete ding a ling until they are 5. I prefer a quick maturing dog that acts 6 but is really only 2.Actually he is not. The young one is almost worthless. He went to a local trainer that will remain unnamed for now. Luke will be reevaluated very soon and might end up being given away depending on the evaluation. He came from a very solid line, just goes to show us, lines don't always mean anything. Ace at 13 still rocks the mountains.
Post by: wonder on October 06, 2015, 10:09:03 AM
Post by: JJD on October 07, 2015, 06:48:52 AM
Nice! I have a few more to add...
Love the 2nd photo.
Hey buddy, wake up, he's takin our picture.
Or the HSUS version, see how the nice doggy is taking a nap with the little birdies.
Bet your pups had a ball, congrats.
Post by: merkelman on October 07, 2015, 05:21:41 PM
How old is the young dog and what line is he from. Some lines take longer to mature,they can take even longer to mature if there is heavy line breeding. Line breeding is a good thing but one thing that is often forgotten is linebreeding retards maturity rate. There are some setter lines where the dog acts like a complete ding a ling until they are 5. I prefer a quick maturing dog that acts 6 but is really only 2.Actually he is not. The young one is almost worthless. He went to a local trainer that will remain unnamed for now. Luke will be reevaluated very soon and might end up being given away depending on the evaluation. He came from a very solid line, just goes to show us, lines don't always mean anything. Ace at 13 still rocks the mountains.2.5 years old. Trainer did a poor job, hoping the next one does a better job.
Post by: merkelman on October 07, 2015, 05:26:36 PM
That was after five hours in the hills. We had 3 more to go. The old man is 12 but still rocks it pretty good. He is semi worthless the next day, but that is expected. I will never be able to replace my first GSP ACE and all the great memories thus far!Nice! I have a few more to add...
Love the 2nd photo.
Hey buddy, wake up, he's takin our picture.
Or the HSUS version, see how the nice doggy is taking a nap with the little birdies.
Bet your pups had a ball, congrats.
Post by: wildweeds on October 08, 2015, 05:15:17 PM
How old is the young dog and what line is he from. Some lines take longer to mature,they can take even longer to mature if there is heavy line breeding. Line breeding is a good thing but one thing that is often forgotten is linebreeding retards maturity rate. There are some setter lines where the dog acts like a complete ding a ling until they are 5. I prefer a quick maturing dog that acts 6 but is really only 2.Actually he is not. The young one is almost worthless. He went to a local trainer that will remain unnamed for now. Luke will be reevaluated very soon and might end up being given away depending on the evaluation. He came from a very solid line, just goes to show us, lines don't always mean anything. Ace at 13 still rocks the mountains.2.5 years old. Trainer did a poor job, hoping the next one does a better job.
Post by: addicted2hunting on October 08, 2015, 07:08:49 PM
Post by: 270Shooter on October 08, 2015, 07:10:08 PM
How are the snakes right now?seen a few hanging out in the roads and on rocky areas trying to stay warm.
Post by: addicted2hunting on October 08, 2015, 07:14:19 PM
How are the snakes right now?seen a few hanging out in the roads and on rocky areas trying to stay warm.
ok, so its still a time to keep an eye out then eh?
Post by: 270Shooter on October 08, 2015, 07:28:40 PM
yeah just be careful where you are heading, avoid obviously snakey looking spots and you should be alright.How are the snakes right now?seen a few hanging out in the roads and on rocky areas trying to stay warm.
ok, so its still a time to keep an eye out then eh?
Post by: addicted2hunting on October 08, 2015, 07:47:20 PM
Post by: Datoneer on October 09, 2015, 06:05:37 PM
Post by: merkelman on October 12, 2015, 09:33:15 PM
Post by: 10Key on October 13, 2015, 10:48:05 AM
New spot was pretty darn good. Only had a few hours but the dogs hit three coveys. Unfortunately my pointing ability sucked today. However...
Love your posts on chukar...you better start inspecting your truck for a GPS tracker ;)
Post by: coyote_out on October 13, 2015, 07:17:14 PM
Chased a bunch of birds around, wish I was a better shot! Hopefully I can bet my WPG pup on them soon!
Post by: merkelman on October 13, 2015, 08:05:41 PM
HA HA...just checked under the hood, nope, nothing so far...New spot was pretty darn good. Only had a few hours but the dogs hit three coveys. Unfortunately my pointing ability sucked today. However...
Love your posts on chukar...you better start inspecting your truck for a GPS tracker ;)
Post by: merkelman on October 13, 2015, 08:43:13 PM