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Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
06-25-2010, 05:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 677
Posted By springerDIVA

Thanks a bunch. Trying to schedule more than one...

Thanks a bunch. Trying to schedule more than one trip..maximize our opportunities.
Forum: Bowhunting
06-25-2010, 05:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 906
Posted By springerDIVA

I shoot a Parker Sidekick. I've had it for 2...

I shoot a Parker Sidekick. I've had it for 2 seasons now. It's quite, smooth and nicely priced. Also has option to get second set of limbs. Hope she sticks with archery.
Forum: Sporting Dogs
06-17-2010, 04:49 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 29,569
Posted By springerDIVA

For what it's worth....if you can hunt over as...

For what it's worth....if you can hunt over as many breeds as possible or attend trials/tests, spend some time around the dogs and their owners I
I'd recommend if you can go to some tests/trials or...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
06-17-2010, 04:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 677
Posted By springerDIVA

Kansas Whitetail during Archery Season

So we were blessed enough to draw non resident tags for Kansas this year. First time for us to hunt big game out side our home state. We're hunting a friend's property with lots of nice deer. Unit 15...
Forum: Sporting Dogs
12-27-2009, 01:14 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 36,213
Posted By springerDIVA

Grass awns can be dangerous as well. Kind of a...

Grass awns can be dangerous as well. Kind of a "hidden" danger.
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
05-10-2008, 02:19 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 28,440
Posted By springerDIVA

RE: Preferred Gun, Shot, and Gauge for Pheasant???

Beretta 686 frame in 12 ga., a 20 will do, (It's on my wish list).
Federal Premuim copper coated 6s and watch them drop. Chokes depend on the conditions, usually I/M.

Find what ever fits your...
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
05-10-2008, 02:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,032
Posted By springerDIVA

RE: anyone using a 28 gauge?

I love my little 28 ga.! It's not my preferred maker but the price was right. It's my go to quailgun. Haveused it for dove as well. Light, almost "toy like". No recoil. A cut to fit piece that is a...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
05-10-2008, 01:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,518
Posted By springerDIVA

RE: Magna Porting a handgun

Magna Port/ProPort did a great job on my shotgun. Their service was as promised and prompt. Less than 2 wks turn around. Have shot pistols that they have done for other people but did not have...
Forum: Sporting Dogs
05-10-2008, 01:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,059
Posted By springerDIVA

RE: First Gun Dog

Brad,
Take your time. Let Riley "grow up" and while you two are bonding read "Hup" by James Spencer. If you can't find a copy PM me. There are some good books out there but this one is the spaniel...
Forum: South
01-05-2008, 11:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 960
Posted By springerDIVA

Sportsman's Warehouse

Anybody know why the Sportsman's Warehouse in Lewisville, TX is closing? Sure will miss them. My husband went over yesterday. Pretty much picked clean. Very little ammo & reloading left. Guns were...
Forum: Sporting Dogs
01-05-2008, 11:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,384
Posted By springerDIVA

RE: Need help!

Check www.essft.com & www.essfta.org for local clubs and where to buy.
Amazon also has the second edition as well. Green cover. Original version has red & brown cover.

This is my pup @ 17...
Forum: Sporting Dogs
01-05-2008, 11:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,319
Posted By springerDIVA

RE: is this true?

bigangrychicken you are right on target! Amen
Forum: Sporting Dogs
01-05-2008, 11:04 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,493
Posted By springerDIVA

RE: Spoiling

MossyOak722,
Since this is your first time around. Let me ask when this dog is not going to be hunting with you what's it's next job duty? family pet? Most sporting breeds spend more time as family...
Forum: Sporting Dogs
01-02-2008, 07:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 662
Posted By springerDIVA

RE: Confusing my pup??

This is how most gun dogs in the U.K. were trained for years.Gun dogs there were/are expected to pick up whatever was shot. Most spaniels and retrievers in training there today are still hunted and...
Forum: Waterfowl Hunting
01-02-2008, 06:54 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 28,773
Posted By springerDIVA

RE: Do you eat Northern Shovelers?

Most of the ones that I have taken have been off the playa lakes in West Texas. Some of the tanks were near old mines (copper, iron, salt). They've all been in the central flyway.

The puddle...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
01-02-2008, 06:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,906
Posted By springerDIVA

RE: perfect caliber for wife?

I have shot my husband's 30-06 & a friends as well. I don't mind the recoil from the weapon but there was no point in having 2 of the same caliber in one household or so the thought was at the time....
Forum: Waterfowl Hunting
01-02-2008, 06:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,609
Posted By springerDIVA

RE: shot shells

We really have had great sucess with the Winchester Xpert....but there's a lot of good shells out there.
Center of the pattern is deadly!
Forum: Waterfowl Hunting
01-02-2008, 06:35 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,614
Posted By springerDIVA

RE: whats your favorite duck to get stuffed?

My first drake (Widgeon) flying the direction he took offwhen I dropped him. My mallard, I had mounted standing and preening, but he's gotdouble curls.

One of the coolest ones I have ever seen...
Forum: Waterfowl Hunting
01-02-2008, 06:26 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 28,773
Posted By springerDIVA

RE: Do you eat Northern Shovelers?

I don't shoot divers because I don't care for the way they taste. If you question if they're safe to eat or not check with your local parks and wildlife department.
Forum: Video & Photography
01-02-2008, 06:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,295
Posted By springerDIVA

RE: Nikon D40X SLR or Cannon EOS Rebel XTi?????

I just bought the XTi w/ a couple of lenses for $699 (70-300) and (28-55). Will be asking Santa next year for the bigger lenses I am sure.Had been shopping around. Looked at both models. Have friends...
Forum: Hunting Dogs
01-02-2008, 06:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,151
Posted By springerDIVA

RE: Suffix on end of names

Those aren't any AKC titles that I recognize either. I don't see anything close to these on the website. Preferred agility classes are the only things that are anywhere close with the P.
Do they...
Forum: Waterfowl Hunting
01-02-2008, 05:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,824
Posted By springerDIVA

RE: What did Santa bring?

Gift certificates to Cabela's, Bass Pro & She Safari. Oh and in my stocking I got a travel size can of Ballistol
a new cap light but it counts for bowhunting too.
Forum: Wanted
01-02-2008, 05:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,907
Posted By springerDIVA

RE: Disabled Veteran seeking arrows and broad heads

Do you have a preference on vanes? Need any field points? What grain broadheads? I am sure we can come up with something. We have a family member who has come back to archery after dealing with some...
Forum: Hogs and Exotics
01-02-2008, 05:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,760
Posted By springerDIVA

RE: hunting liscense for hogs in TX?

We have friends who come down from OK & KS to hunt hogs so we have a little expericence with this. The Knox Co. game wardens have asked for their out of state licenses and they were legal because...
Forum: Sporting Dogs
01-02-2008, 05:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 706
Posted By springerDIVA

RE: how old is to old

If the desire is there then there should not be a problem based on age.
Forum: Sporting Dogs
01-02-2008, 05:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,384
Posted By springerDIVA

RE: Need help!

Ready to Hunt,
You need to get a copy of James Spencer's Hup: Training Flushing Spaniels the American Way.
Find a local spaniel club that does field work, email me if you need help there I'll put...
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
01-02-2008, 04:56 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,072
Posted By springerDIVA

RE: What's your dog?

Lots of great looking dogs have been posted. Nice to see the photos...
Mourning & Whitewing doves....
West Texas Quail (bobs & blues)...
Kansas Pheasants...
Puddle ducks & divers (before I...
Forum: Sporting Dogs
12-31-2007, 05:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,219
Posted By springerDIVA

RE: Picking up the bird

Doves have dry feathers. A lot of field champions don't like to pick up doves.
Force fetch if done properly as a conditioned retreive will make your dog rock solid and more reliable regardless of...
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
12-31-2007, 04:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,395
Posted By springerDIVA

RE: What Shot?

Federal Premium copper coated 6's. they'll drop!
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
12-31-2007, 04:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,433
Posted By springerDIVA

RE: Dog training?

Local field club, NARHA, UKC, AKC, whatever...that's your best bet. Find a training partner to help you out and you'll likely find new hunting buddies/sources too
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
12-31-2007, 04:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,976
Posted By springerDIVA

RE: Help with selecting a gun!

The CZ sxs is nice. I have an old Beretta 12 ga w/26" barrels that I have used for years and love it. About 3 years ago, I inherited a 28ga that is my quail & dove & skeet gun. I love it. My next one...
Forum: Sporting Dogs
12-31-2007, 04:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,924
Posted By springerDIVA

RE: smaller hunting dog recommendation

Field bred English Cockers or Springers. Our ESS females are 34# & 38#. My male is a big boy and is 47#. Friends have field bred (English) cockers running 19#-35#. They're a blast to shoot over and...
Forum: Sporting Dogs
12-31-2007, 04:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,033
Posted By springerDIVA

RE: Too Young??

Find a local club to help you train and restrain yourself. It can be tempting but you guys should do more bonding and playing at this time.
Just take your time and don't rush it. Every pup/dog is...
Forum: Sporting Dogs
12-31-2007, 04:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,071
Posted By springerDIVA

RE: Suggestion on Type of Pheasant Dog?

All dogs shed. Those with shorter coats shed the most. If you want a versitile hunting companion and family pet then you will need to have the Mrs. involved in the selection of the breed.
I have 3...
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
11-12-2007, 06:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,314
Posted By springerDIVA

RE: Scent controll spray?

I just used Dead Down Wind's laundy wash and it came with the dryer sheet sample. I washed and dried my clothes and then slid them into the storage bag and placed the dryer sheet in the bag.
I used...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-12-2007, 06:35 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,931
Posted By springerDIVA

RE: Whats the hardest kicking gun you ever shot?

470 Nitro Express.It's got a lot of push.
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
11-12-2007, 06:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,032
Posted By springerDIVA

RE: I need some advise on pheasent huntin.

Make friends with dog trainers or guys with dogs! If you're lucky they'll ask you to training sessions and you can shoot even more.
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
11-12-2007, 06:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,787
Posted By springerDIVA

RE: gun question

My brother is left eye dominant right handed. He has a Beretta 390 and a Browning Gold and now a Beretta Silver Pigeon (which happens to be the one he shoots best). He shoots left handed. I have...
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
11-12-2007, 06:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,106
Posted By springerDIVA

RE: Good E-collar for the price

www.collarclinic.com

They have new and refurbished collars. I traded in a Tritronics for a Dogtra. I've had one from Tritronics, Innotek and Dogtra. Prefer the Dogtra for our spaniels.
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
11-12-2007, 06:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 11,201
Posted By springerDIVA

RE: Franchi Renaissance Field O/U ?

Friend has the 20 ga Renaissance w/ 26" barrels and she loves it. I've shot it a few times and it's a great little gun. I preferred the previous barrel selector (Alcione)
Hubby has the Alcione...
Forum: Sporting Dogs
11-12-2007, 05:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 606
Posted By springerDIVA

RE: 360 Genetic Disorders Have Been Found in Dogs

Thanks for the info.
Forum: Sporting Dogs
11-12-2007, 05:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 874
Posted By springerDIVA

RE: Cooking for your dogs

Our dogs always get at least one dove/quail or pheasant heart from the hunt. We gave my old gun dog the duck hearts. That was his treat for guarding the bird bucket while we cleaned them...
Forum: Sporting Dogs
11-12-2007, 05:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,017
Posted By springerDIVA

RE: Hypoglycemia? Shaking retriever

Has she ever had any baseline bloodwork done? Hopefully all has checked out okay by now.
One of our girls had a hypoglycemia attack last year after a long road trip (with frequent stops and water...
Forum: Sporting Dogs
10-16-2007, 05:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 867
Posted By springerDIVA

RE: Tick-borne diseases

Has your vet done any preliminary blood work? Tick's can cause a lot of problems, as can most any parasite. Hope all works out well and maybe it's something very treatable.
Forum: Hogs and Exotics
10-16-2007, 05:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,178
Posted By springerDIVA

RE: Mr and Ms. chatter teeth with baby chatter tooth

Must be nice to have that not 5 miles from home!
I stalked a pair with a couple of babies a few years ago. Mid day at the feeder not 80 yds from the ranch house door. Took some shots and back out...
Forum: Sporting Dogs
10-07-2007, 06:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,058
Posted By springerDIVA

RE: lab doesn't like dove feathers

Doves and pigeons have very dry feathers and a lot of dogs don't like to hold them. The conditioned retreive (force fetch) will help with this along with about a hundred birds. If you can get a...
Forum: Sporting Dogs
10-07-2007, 06:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,440
Posted By springerDIVA

RE: TEETH CLEANING

Our dogs usually get dentals about every 18 months. I try to schedule these after bird season closes. Our older dogs have had to have some minor extractions done (broken teeth).
Brushing does help...
Forum: Sporting Dogs
10-07-2007, 06:34 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,701
Posted By springerDIVA

RE: WHAT BRAND OF DOG FOOD

I fed Diamond L/R for quite a while. It's a great food for the money. The only problem I had with it was our female was not getting the nutrition that she specifically needed out of it during field...
Forum: Sporting Dogs
10-07-2007, 06:27 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,363
Posted By springerDIVA

RE: my dog bit my daughter...

Jackie,
This is going to explode into something much bigger. You need to contact your breeder. You have a young pup and a young child. You should have an older dog (kid proofed) or wait until you...
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
10-07-2007, 06:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,519
Posted By springerDIVA

RE: second trip woodcock hunting PICS

Awesome photos! That first one is worthy of being published for sure! Keep up both kinds of shooting!
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