Recent content by gock5

needs training in correct "pointing" procedures, the tail is down

Cuga - Really good sizing for my 9 mo old. She won't be over 50lbs in a couple of months. Good protection, comfortable (from what she told me :) )

I've been happy with Cuga for my 7 yr old YLF (2 seasons so far), and just got one for my 9 mo old YLF.

Apologies for the hijack...but which collar would you recommend that has the GPS along with the other functions?

Central Illinois. Great kennel, did a lot of research and talked with a number of people before going to Cooperstown 7 years ago. It's why I went back too.

The dog in my avatar is a daughter of Teddy from Cooperstown Kennels. Didn't point the first couple of years, doing better now (due to the lack of a good trainer, me). Great flusher and hasn't lost a bird yet. Picked up a granddaughter of Teddy in March, won't be hunting this year, not steady...

Marsupial Gear listened...https://www.marsupialgear.com/collections/modular-belt-system/products/large-shotgun-shell-pouch?_kx=g83kKXIQKhfQZ-2D0kl4z_O6Dsharlh7wilXL2IQtjM.Nn9MD9

https://www.marsupialgear.com/collections/modular-belt-system/products/water-bottle-pouch

If I'm not mistaken, I think Marsupial will "make" a Velcro shell pouch if you request it, for additional $'s. I think they do it for people with physical limitations. You should call, they have great customer support.

Recommend the Marsupial Upland Vest. Tried it on in person back in January when I was in Phoenix for work, waited for their July 4th sale, $288 with the sale, very comfortable, made well, able to modify easily. Great customer service!

Great article...

7.5 week old YLF, Georgie, out of Cooperstown Kennels. Her grandsire is Teddy, who is my 6 yr old YLF's, Sookie, sire. Teddy GRHRCH, 4xGMPR, APLHOF, SPOT-ON Cooperstown's Splendid Splinter of Blazing Red MH, CGCA, CGCU - HRC Honorable 1,000 Point Club

I started using a 20 gauge (Stevens O/U 555e) about 4 years ago. Mostly due to weight of the gun. I haven't noticed any additional cripples using a smaller gauge shotgun from my 12 gauge 870 Wing master. Plus I have a dog that has only not found one bird the past 5 years. Actually I think...

Thumb's Up on the Dasuquin...give it to my 6 yr old YLF. She had double TPLO surgery when she was 3.

Stevens 550e has been a great gun for me. Lightweight for easy carrying. Good price point. Good, solid gun for the past 3 years for me.