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    Helping a friend

    I have also tied a plastic water bottle to a leg, by adjusting the water level a could adjust how high/fair they can fly. I think 2" of water really held them down, but 1" let them fly quite a few feet. This is with full plumage.
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    Here's my trip

    Goose does your mom know you are on the computer again?
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    Here's my trip

    I have zero issue with hunting preserves, heck I guide at them quite few times a year. I also don't pretend to never loose a cripple, or question/insult other peoples hunts.
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    Helping a friend

    Pull the flight feathers on 1 wing and let the pup chase it down. This is a great way to build prey drive, and subsequently introduce gunfire.
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    Here's my trip

    Our group of 6 brought home 69 birds, we could have filled out easily but we did lose a couple cripples, we were tired, and it had been a terrific hunt a couple more birds would not make a difference. I wouldn't call it the best opener but it was close! My dogs are smoked, the bums are so...
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    Big morning for the little dog 🐕

    This is why I hunt great story! The dog work is so rewarding
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    Dog Starting Heat Cycle - Bring for SD Opener ?

    I don't know the answer for you, a lot depends on how you hunt, where you stay, etc. If all the other dogs are fixed and you aren't staying with a bunch of strangers I absolutely would hunt her. PS she may not be ready to go in two weeks, usually they are ready for breeding around day 11 but...
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    Vetting Breeders

    I would start by going to my breed of choices website and see what they require for health clearances. Next I would check out their website, personally big fancy websites scare me off as usually they are loaded with fluff and little substance. I would then want to meet the sire and Dam. I do...
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    Here's my trips I've planned for fall.

    The dogs and I are heading to Habitat Flats in Summer Missouri October 2 to train for a few days and get acclimated to the climate and terrain. And then we are off to Sedalia Missouri to compete in the National Derby Retriever Championship starting October 6th! Then western SD for opener...
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    Different types of scenting in dogs.

    I always went by the old rule of thumb. But after thinking about it I think the rule of thumb might be crap. Some breeds certainly are more skilled at tracking and do so by scenting the ground as it holds scent longer than airborne scent. But put a springer and a English setter down wind of a...
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    Bird flu

    I couldn't care less
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    Truck caps

    I have a buddy with one and it is really nice. I couldn't fit one with my drawer system and dog box.
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    Truck caps

    I just bought an ARE for my new truck. So far I am very impressed with the quality. I did get it with carpet on the inside, single handle back window, and sportsman side windows (they open, have screens, and door locks). I didn't get any lights as the OEM box lights seem to do a great job.
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    Excellent SD Pheasant Property for Sale

    $3.6 or $12k an acre... I guess the seller isn't to motivated :), unless there is more to it than the video shows.
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    Im back woo hoo

    Welcome back. I didn't know UPH had a sin bin.
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    food

    Amen I bet Purina invests more into animal nutrition research than all the boutique (Blue Buffalo, Farmers Dog etc) food brands combined. I feed Nutriscource for many reasons but if I had to switch Pro Plan would be it.
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    Dogs Change, I Guess

    Hormone imbalance? I knew a gentle sweet ferret that suddenly wasn't. Turned out she was producing Testosterone. Minor surgery and back to her old self
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    Rattle Snake Vaccine

    Its a long shot but If anyone will its All Pets Veterinary and Equine in Zimmerman. Dr. Joel is big into sporting dogs
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    Lucky Duck dog kennel?

    I won a Gunner, similar to a Lucky duck. I sold it as it was to cumbersome for a "portable" crate. You may want to check out the Dakota 283 kennels. They are a great in-between kennel, more than a Ruffland and not quite a lucky duck.
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