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Other Hunting => Upland Birds => Topic started by: landcruiserwilly on November 09, 2010, 10:16:03 AM

Title: Whiskey Dick??
Post by: landcruiserwilly on November 09, 2010, 10:16:03 AM: hi all, kind of new here. i'm thinking of taking my 7 mo old lab out to whiskey dick release area this weekend. any reports? only reason i'm asking is she hasn't been shot over much, and i want to make sure that there are a few birds around. if it's going to be packed with people, i'd be inclined to go elsewhere too. she's chased quite a few birds at "hunting camp" a couple weeks ago, but i want to get her out in the field.

thanks,
willy
Title: Re: Whiskey Dick??
Post by: floatinghat on November 09, 2010, 08:08:18 PM: I haven't hunted a release site, but from what I have heard I wouldn't take a 7mo fresh pup out to one. Spend the time and gas and head east.

BTW, ru on IH8MUD?
Title: Re: Whiskey Dick??
Post by: landcruiserwilly on November 09, 2010, 08:55:26 PM: thanks for the info. i think the east side release areas are a bit less crazy than the ones here, whiskey dick is near ellensburg. i agree, it might not be the best idea, and i probably won't. i am (was?) on IH8Mud, 'til i abandoned my last TLC. sad, i know. think i've seen you on PP? you a cruiser head?

willy
Title: Re: Whiskey Dick??
Post by: floatinghat on November 09, 2010, 09:51:51 PM: Yeah the dry side sites are supposed to be a little better.

Still have my LC and am thinking about a 100. It's a family and client "car" so why not have the comfort... I just turned 191K runs like new, doesn't burn a drop of 5-20 synth. just amazing. what did you replace it with?

I going to try and get out to cooke canyon soon. I'll let you know when I head out if i have much notice maybe we can meet and split the birds. I have a 2yo chocolate lab (family dog, not hard core) with a great nose.

yea on the PP also.
Title: Re: Whiskey Dick??
Post by: Lightning_Rider on November 09, 2010, 10:25:24 PM: nothing better than gettin er a lil wet.... you'll be just fine in ol' whiskey dick!!!!
Title: Re: Whiskey Dick??
Post by: ribka on November 09, 2010, 10:50:13 PM: Quote from: landcruiserwilly on November 09, 2010, 10:16:03 AM
hi all, kind of new here. i'm thinking of taking my 7 mo old lab out to whiskey dick release area this weekend. any reports? only reason i'm asking is she hasn't been shot over much, and i want to make sure that there are a few birds around. if it's going to be packed with people, i'd be inclined to go elsewhere too. she's chased quite a few birds at "hunting camp" a couple weeks ago, but i want to get her out in the field.

thanks,
willy

If your young dog has not been shot over much the last place I would take her would be a release site with many other hunters. I would spend at least one year with many hunts under the belt before exposing her to many other hunters shooting. Have seen at least a few bird dogs ruined by introducing them to multiple shooters too soon. :twocents:
Title: Re: Whiskey Dick??
Post by: landcruiserwilly on November 10, 2010, 09:23:59 AM: good advice from all, thanks. think i'll stick to the pay sites for the time being.

willy
Title: Re: Whiskey Dick??
Post by: ribka on November 10, 2010, 09:39:32 AM: Quote from: landcruiserwilly on November 10, 2010, 09:23:59 AM
good advice from all, thanks. think i'll stick to the pay sites for the time being.

willy

wise choice. Won't regret it