Where to buy training supplies locally (Issaquah/Seattle)?

[justsomedude]

I'm not a fan of ordering online because I like to see what I'm buying, but I'm having some difficulties locating someplace local (Issaquah/Seattle) with a good selection of supplies.  I've bought some stuff at Outdoor Emporium, great store, but was hoping to find somewhere with better variety.  I am looking to buy some bird releasers, but aside from that I'd just like to find a place to purchase basic training accessories.   Thanks in advance.
-Brett

[PointNLab]

Might try Tiger Mountain in Ellensburg, they may have what you need.

[Happy Gilmore]

Order it or make it.

[justsomedude]

PointNLab, I’m down that way often and will check Tiger Mountain. 

HG, I have zero experience with bird launchers and will not order something sight unseen.  I’ve got plans to make one and will probably go that route.   

Thanks for the feedback.

[Happy Gilmore]

PointNLab, I’m down that way often and will check Tiger Mountain. 

HG, I have zero experience with bird launchers and will not order something sight unseen.  I’ve got plans to make one and will probably go that route.   

Thanks for the feedback.

you looking for electronic launchers or just the step on baskets? Either way, nobody carriers any of the good stuff on the shelf. Lion Country Supply has always been good to me and I've returned stuff to them without problems.

What specifically are you looking for?

[justsomedude]

you looking for electronic launchers or just the step on baskets? Either way, nobody carriers any of the good stuff on the shelf. Lion Country Supply has always been good to me and I've returned stuff to them without problems.

What specifically are you looking for?

Most of my training will be done solo so I would prefer electronic launch or manual launch that I could turn into an electronic launch.  I’ve read good reviews about LC Supply.

Specifically I’m looking for 2 launchers I could use to train my partially started 1.5 year old GSP with, but I’m having a hard time spending the $$$ to buy a launcher or deciding if I could continue training without one altogether. 

[Happy Gilmore]

get a block of wood, tie on a 20yard long cord, tie bird to cord.....automatic bird launch problem solved...

[Stilly bay]

you looking for electronic launchers or just the step on baskets? Either way, nobody carriers any of the good stuff on the shelf. Lion Country Supply has always been good to me and I've returned stuff to them without problems.

What specifically are you looking for?

Most of my training will be done solo so I would prefer electronic launch or manual launch that I could turn into an electronic launch.  I’ve read good reviews about LC Supply.

Specifically I’m looking for 2 launchers I could use to train my partially started 1.5 year old GSP with, but I’m having a hard time spending the $$$ to buy a launcher or deciding if I could continue training without one altogether.

I have a couple of the LCS launchers and they work great. a bird launcher only seems expensive until you buy one and use it. then you will find its worth every penny and then some, especially if you train alone. the bird flushes when you want it to and there is no risk of the dog catching a dizzy pigeon or chukar.

after a certain point the more pen raised game birds you use in training, the more it will hurt your dogs performance on the real wild thing. not all of us have the time and area to train our dogs on wild birds, IMO a bird launcher is a good solution. you can make any old homing pigeon flush wild like a late season pheasant - try doing that with an asthmatic pen raise chukar that can barely get itself off the ground because its spent the last three days in a pet carrier.

the best part is bird launchers don't have wives, kids, or work so they are ready to go when you are.

[justsomedude]

I want to follow up this post.  I ended up purchasing 2 LCS manual launchers and building the remote launchers.  Now if I can find some pigeons.

Here's a link to a video of the remote launcher with the parts and other details listed below. 

DIY - Wireless Remove Control System for LCS Bird Launcher

Parts
• 3 9v battery connectors - Amazon or Radio Shack
• 2-Wire actuator - Amazon
• 4-channel wireless remote control system - Amazon
• Buzzer - Amazon or Radio Shack
• Project enclosure - Amazon or Radio Shack
• 3 9v batteries
• Large LCS Bird Launcher

Explanation
• Bought 4-channel so I can use single remote for 2 launchers
 - Launcher A actuator
 - Launcher A buzzer
 - Launcher B actuator
 - Launcher B buzzer
• 2-wire actuator
 - Green wire connects to control
 - Black to battery connector
 - WIRES MUST BE CONNECTED THIS WAY FOR ACTUATOR TO PULL
• Used parts from actuator to connect to actuator to launcher and trigger

Thoughts
• Battery placement in project enclosure
• Water resistance
• Range in cover
• Latch on project box
• Move control and buzzer to top to make room for batteries
• Buzzer strength -- louder buzzer or move to outside of project enclosure

References
• http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?topic=78414.msg966038#msg966038
• http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?topic=81685.msg1017659#msg1017659

[Stilly bay]

did you save any money building your own stuff? and what is the range?

[justsomedude]

did you save any money building your own stuff? and what is the range?

Yeah.  I saved a ton of money on the remote trigger and it ranges to 200m. 
•   Battery connector  $1.25
•   2-Wire actuator $9
•   4-channel wireless remote control system $5
•   Buzzer $4
•   Project enclosure $6

Add in a couple of bucks for the batteries and shipping.