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Thanks for your reply! Please tell me more about the breedings that you went with, and also about your started dog. I read everywhere about field trial washouts or culls that don't make a field-trailer's string at around 9 -18 months. Who would you call if looking for a suitable started dog, and who might you avoid? Tons of dogs on gundog central, but I don't know who to trust and who is just trying to move a dog.
Thanks so much for the reply - I'm considering going the started dog route as well, mainly to ensure that the dog already has a solid(ish) retrieve. It seems too dicey to go with a pup in these breed even if there are retrieving parents IMHO. Did you go with a field trial washout? Thanks again!
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Yes. Mine was a NSTRA dog. I went started dog because I don’t have access to pigeons to get a pointing dog started. All I have done with mine is run her regularly to keep her in shape, reinforce a solid recall and whoa, and run her on wild birds.
Shells went to post office today.
Tracking number as follows
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Bob
Great photo of a successful day afield ! thinking about mid-end of next week . could you get away ? my plans are still tentative.
Jim s
Str8shooter
Str8shooter
Was a great opening day for certain! My dog Birch just turned 6 and is hitting her stride. Thanks for the invite, and normally Id be in, but next Friday im heading to southern New Mexico for a week as I drew a pretty rare Barbary Sheep tag. I may spend a couple days chasing scaled quail down there as well. Will definitely be looking to get out the subsequent weeks. My number is 7199669021 if youd like to chat
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sidecar
Good luck in N.M. went out for Javelins a couple of years ago down there. Big country !
Str8shooter
Str8shooter
Hey! Just got back from NM, ended up tagging my sheep opening day! My friend who was hunting with me from Idaho and I are free all week if youd like to get out sometime to chase some roosters this week, let me know where to meet!
Thanks for the reply. I have a couple of guys set up to hunt with me next week, but after that my plans are open. I will try and hunt through mid-December depending on when our next Grandchild is born. I will keep you advised. So, tell me a little more about you and the Ruger. Thanks again !
Jim s
Hi. My wife and I will be in Goodland Kansas starting about November 20 and staying until we give up - probably a month. We have two labs. Wife is also a photographer that likes to hunt with me (she doesn't hunt). We wouldn't mind driving up to Phillips County if you want to set something up. My nephew is a veterinarian in Sterling, lives in Fleming.
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I've always wondered how the hunting is around Goodland? I pass by it every year.
I will join you in December, if that's ok. My little yellow lab has hunted many hours with other pointing breeds, usually GSP's.
Where do you usually stay/ motel/ etc. Like I said, I would enjoy a meet/hunt whenever available.
My email is dennis188@msn.com
Just a thought, I certainly do not want to butt in.
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Az hunter
how are you doing in Goodland We are in Hugoton and not many birds will be here for another week.
Powderhorn Jim
Powderhorn Jim
Hi. Just found my "messages". Birds were tough around Goodland, though we found enough to keep us hunting until I stepped in a badger hole and tore my ankle up.
The seep stream at Kanopolis reservoir (west of Salina) has trout and is surrounded by pheasant country.
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Jonjhawk
Thanks!!! Never knew that. Will definitely be checking it out. I’m only an hour and a half away!
Where did you get you pups from? I'm just doing research about where to get a dog. We just had a new born and we are a WAYS away from getting a another dog, but I love to research to feel really comfortable with my purchase.
Munster927
Munster927
Hey BPATT, I sent you a PM. My comment was too long to reply here hah
responding to your request for info on SD: there is a big public area - a former ranch - just south of Martin. it's probably very busy opening week, but it is BIG with lots of natural and added habitat. Keep in mind that SD has a resident only start date for pheasant season and a "traditional" starting date for all.
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Lointer man
Britchaser, for some reason I just saw this and I appreciate it! Headed to SD for first time next Friday and can barely wait!!
Ive owned property at Chamberlain since 2000, Move to Garretson SD in October from NW Iowa. Glad to help if I can. I love being a resident.

if youre into the outdoors, and clean living, SDis the place to be.



If I can help, or answer any questions, feel free to reach out.

Rollie
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I come to SD every year hunting prairie grouse & pheasants. I stay in Chamberlain. Nice little town w/ nice people. it is the highlight of my hunting season.
Hey Ken, been missing you on the forum. Hope life isn't getting too complicated.

Take care. Someday, I'd like to talk with you.
FCSpringer
FCSpringer
I had a lot going on, lymes, then covid, then trying to learn this site. My website crashed all sorts of things. Now getting rotator cuff surgery for a fall I took. I go in for that November 12th LOL. No hunting this fall will suck.
Love your dogs!
I am looking at getting a Vizla. Any suggestions where to start?
NDPheasant
NDPheasant
The birds won't stand a chance with a Vizsla/Lab combo. ;). Expect to pay $1000 give or take in ND and $1200-1500 in SD, MN or MT.
Willow came from Champions Vizsla. $1500. Roscoe, SD. I would go back.
Considered Anderson Kennel. Mitchell, SD - timing for us wasn't right.
Ellie came from Doran Link, in Golden Valley, ND - just a mom/pop hobby on the side.
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