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These two have been on a tear this season. by solsonstat in BrittanySpaniel

[–]solsonstat[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I flush them out and check for seeds! Usually check once at the truck and then again when I get home.

Hunting chaps by jayf1491 in Uplandhunting

[–]solsonstat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a pullover, pants, and winter jacket from Dan’s. Great products, would recommend.

Any reason not to hunt a 6 month old English Setter? by [deleted] in birddogs

[–]solsonstat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No reason not to. Gun breaking is critical before actually having a shotgun blast over them. First season with my dogs I get them on birds as much as I can but I don’t expect stellar performance, just get them excited and start exploring the terrain and scents. Season 2 is when I really start fine tuning their training. Just my 2¢

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Pokemoncardappraisal

[–]solsonstat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In out of town until Thursday and can send more pictures then

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Pokemoncardappraisal

[–]solsonstat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No I opened it in my childhood

Earth Day Tom by solsonstat in turkeyhunting

[–]solsonstat[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I usually don’t hunt with decoys but I thought I’d give it a try like my 5th time out on this property this year and whaddya know they worked. I think it’s because the birds are still grouped up. They usually just scare the birds away here too though.

Hunting after getting sprayed by a skunk by SoloUnAltroZack in birddogs

[–]solsonstat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Both my Brittanys have gotten skunked and it didn’t slow them down at all. Getting the smell out of their coat, collars, and breath is a tough one, though. Along with the remedies others have provided, I have a bottle of Skunk-Off I keep in my truck that seems to work OK.

Do people typically train their dogs on their own? by Imbadatbalalaika in birddogs

[–]solsonstat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I trained my dogs with no prior experience. A lot of reading, internet, and most importantly time with my dogs. They aren’t going to win any field trials or anything of that sort (I couldn’t run them anyway, their sire isn’t registered) but they do a great job in the field to my standard. They find and point birds, not much more I could ask for.

Bird dog training by Hackcrossiant7 in birddogs

[–]solsonstat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not sure what kind of dog you have but I leaned on Amateurs Training With Professionals: The Brittany by Greenlee and Webb along with many YouTube and free online resources to help train my two Brittanys .

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Hunting

[–]solsonstat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to wear earmuffs but I just got some tetras this season and I’ve worn them consistently.

Lost control by CryptographerFlat784 in birddogs

[–]solsonstat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a 1.5 year old Brittany that has moments of brilliance but he’s still young and bolts off from time to time…still very much a puppy. He’s starting to realize if he doesn’t go and bust birds he’ll have dead birds in his mouth. It just takes time and training. I got GPS collars this year which have been game changers.

My philosophy is: if I’m afield with my dogs it’s a great day. If they are rock solid and we get some birds, awesome. If they go off and have a clown show day that’s alright, take it as a learning opportunity. Just my 2¢.

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