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Its official!! My first bird dog was whelped on 9Feb! I'm WAY stoked! My wife and I are officially in full preparation mode! I had a couple questions. I could probably cold have looked up this information on any general dog rearing advise forum, but I wanted to hear from you guys as like...

So, my family is set to introduce a Brittany pup into our family this spring. For me, this means getting all kinds of prepared to train my first four-legged hunting partner. So I wanted to pick the brains of some of the more experienced dog handlers on the board. The only question I have...

After many weeks of research, I finally found a breeder I like. We shifted gears a little, and we're going to get a Brittany rather than a GWP. So here's the thing. I want to be as prepared for this pup as one can possibly be. My wife and I have raised quite a few dogs in our time, so...

I am officially starting the breeder research process to adopt a puppy into our family in the spring of 2017. However, for those of you who may have seen my previous posts on this subject, I have shifted gears a little. We, as a family, have decided that a Brittany would fit our...

Hello all. I was wondering if I could tap into your collective wisdom to answer a problem that has arisen as it pertains to my acquiring a bird dog. After three years of living apart from my family, I am finally moving my wife and kids up here to North Dakota to live with me. What's more, we...

Using less than ten words, tell me your favorite pheasant hunting shell. Be as specific as you want, or vague as you please. GO!

My wife's dearest ambition is to move back to Texas. Probably near Dallas/Fort Worth. But I've been spoiled up here in North Dakota. What does bird numbers/habitat/species look like down there?

I May have the opportunity to pick up a new (to me) double barrel side by side shotgun. It's very pretty. I like it a lot. However, the only thing keeping me from pulling the proverbial trigger is that it's a 10 gauge. Is that overkill as far as pheasant hunting is concerned? I'm a large...

Hey guys, I'm going to hunt at a preserve up here in Northern North Dakota. Last time I did this, I just used my normal 5 shot Prairie Storms. Unfortunately, that turned a good portion of some of my birds into pheasant milkshakes... What type of shells do you guys use for the more...

Finally got me a North Dakota ringneck! Persistence was the name of the game this year! http://s322.photobucket.com/user/centurion_ppm/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20151213_164958.jpg.html

So I've moved to a nice 40 property out here in ND and it is extremely birdy. I hunted it this morning for the first time, and was was a little disappointed. Only got a couple long shots which I missed. I know there are birds here. I've seen them. Never close, but they're here. My question...

I've come across a little moral dilemma here. I've seen a couple pheasant mounts I really like lately. makes me want one when I get a good one one day. The question is this: is it possible to retain the meat from a stuffed bird? I know with large game, very little goes to waste even if you do...

hello all. I might be possibly moving to Bozeman as soon as December. I love the Bozeman area for its natural beauty and abundance of big game, but what are its bird hunting prospects? Specifically pheasants? it's all still very much up in the air, but I figure do the research now so I don't...

my family and I have decided that our next dog will be a German Wirehaired Pointer. I've done a bunch of research and I found a few breeders out there, but I want to make sure I can thoroughly research this to my best ability. who has a good experience with German wirehair pointer breeders and...

So, my family and I will be in a position to pick up a new dog possibly this spring. I've done a ton of book reading, but I'd like to hear some words from those with experience. What are good dogs for first time hunting dog owner/trainers? I have a vast amount of experience training...

Well, my opening day was a bust... Flushed about 20 hens at close range, but didn't even see a dat-gum rooster. Anyone else fair better?

My opening day hasn't started very well. started in Belfield, didn't see a single pheasant in 2 hours of hunting. I'm heading over to Dickinson where I know there are birds but I'm going to have to knock on a few doors. if anybody is in the vicinity that can offer a little assistance, I'd be...

I was given some Prairie storm shells today. You know, the one with the "flight stopper" lead and the flight control wad by Federal. however, they are 3 inches long as opposed to the customary two and three quarters. What's the difference between the two sizes, and how shall I adjust my hunting...

Looks like I'm on my own this year. Does anyone have some suggestions on where to go? I'm pretty much limited to the PLOTS guide, as I've had no time to go knocking on farmers' doors this year. I'm looking at the SW section of the state. Can anyone help me narrow it down?

Anybody hunt with a Franchi Affinity? I acquired one a few months ago, and I really like it. I bust about three quarters of the clays I point it at on the sporting clays course. But I need to find the optimal choke/shot size combination for pheasant hunting. I'm pretty sure I want the...