Recent content by chad.vis

Just had this conversation with my son and hunting partner last night. Most of these dogs are ten times the hunter we will ever be. I play the testing game, both German and NAVDA, and the some of the guys I hunt with train zero days between seasons. Doesn't seem to make all that much difference...

All fair points Keeper and I could've expressed this a little better. The dog will be moved to a local person where it can be visited and possibly even hunted with us a couple times a year if the new person doesn't hurt. I just thought it would be a good fit for the right person. Sorry if I...

Thats the best offer Ive had today! Very kind of you BB, I didn't realize you lived all the way up there. Ill probably just buy my own to start and I can trade or give it on to one of my sons if I don't like it.

For the past several years Ive hunted with the Bellini M2 and really like the gun, however, I plan to train my dog in the NAVHDA series this year and I believe Ill need a double crack open to run the utility test? Sorry if I'm not using the right terminology here but never owned a double...

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My new go-to glove setup is the white cotton liner type glove you can buy at Menards for about 8.99 a 10 pack. A pair of these and a couple handwarmers on palm side and can double up if to cold worked well for me even in the sub zero January temps this year. I also use one on left hand when...

Shoot!! Keen were on the short list for next year. Got the Crispi Idahos about 15 months ago and they were good but not great, Worn out now with stitching coming loose after about 90 days in field. GREAT year with a tough 4 birds today for my son and I. Ill do a season report soon. Thanks for...

Hunted seven of the last ten days. Much of it in below zero temps. Dogs handled it like champs with limits six limits. Getting close to the end. Maybe two more times out if we're lucky.

Great year! I had similar results, glad your health held up. I will make it out a few more times year and start to count the days until next year. A favorable winter, nesting season would be epic with the number of hens out there. Stay safe and thanks for all the write ups and entertainment...

"Current health plan $2600". I assume your not 65 yet?

Ive paid $50 for a unregistered dog and 3k for a papered 8 week old "champion bloodline" pup. Both were good but if I could clone one it would without a doubt be the $50 dollar dog. Definitely a once in a lifetime freak.

Do tell? I've been thinking of ethos 12ga 26" and never considered Barrel porting, is porting a good or bad thing?

Beautiful pup! A lab is a flushing breed by nature and if he points for you good if that's what you want but his genetics tend to a close flushing dog and that is a good thing! Enjoy what he is meant to do genetically and if you want a steady pointer look into a GSP or a GWP/DD. I have the later...

Unpopular opinion here. Ive hunted over 80 days each the last two seasons and think the Final Rise may be a little overrated. Its not easy to get the birds into and the water bottles are also hard to get in and out. It is a good vest but not $300 better than a gamehide or any other $45 vest you...

Haven't looked at the rules recently but what if the pheasant flushes over the right of way but you don't shoot until its over private? Legal? I'd say yes but two years ago people were being ticketed for it I heard. Not debating you just curious. I got in a "debate" with a person over this in NE...