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Forum: Big Game Hunting
03-02-2004, 09:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,443
Posted By Big Lead

RE: Best Elk Binoculars under $400??????

I have looked through the Nikon Monarchs. They where the 10x42's. They
were nice and crisp. They are fairly compact and have good light gathering ability. I am quite a bargain hunter, and last...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
02-10-2004, 11:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,110
Posted By Big Lead

RE: How to find a bear?

I am over here next to you in Oregon. I have been through your part of the country, and I imagine it would be similiar to hunting northeastern Oregon. Here is what you do. When the bears start...
Forum: West
02-05-2004, 12:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 921
Posted By Big Lead

RE: how was the hunting in oregon last year ?

Hey Brushbuster, you already know how I did, but I guess I can keep the thread going. I got a Big Black Bear, a Bodacious Bugleing Bull, a Bouncing Blacktail Buck, and Billions of Birds. Well not...
Forum: Sporting Dogs
02-02-2004, 02:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 469
Posted By Big Lead

RE: Bird Hunting story and Picture (it's a long one)

Great story. I've been in your shoes before. 2 years ago I ran out of ammo pursueing a wounded goose. In a pinch a boat paddle to the head will put em' down. :D I love to hear about Springers doing...
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
01-31-2004, 12:26 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,419
Posted By Big Lead

RE: So it begins Part 2

Hit the post button a little soon. Sorry. Well anyway I went back over hunting for one last time this season. I went over on Tues. and came back on Thurs. I managed to harvest 6 chuckars on Tuesday...
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
01-31-2004, 12:14 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,419
Posted By Big Lead

RE: So it begins Part 2

This is my last report for the 2003-04 bird season. I went over to eastern oregon about 2 weeks ago and we got 9 quail and 5 chuckars. Hunting was pretty good. We were picking up a new puppy for my...
Forum: Sporting Dogs
01-08-2004, 07:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 985
Posted By Big Lead

RE: General Dog Question

I have worked with several American Water Spaniels. I took care of about 9 of them for about 4 mo.s. I would have trouble recomending them to someone who is seriously looking at a Springer or a Lab....
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
01-07-2004, 10:30 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,419
Posted By Big Lead

RE: So it begins Part 2

Well its been a while since I last posted. I went out on the afternoon of Dec. 7 and got a limit of ruffies before the good Private timberland hunting was over. I have'nt been able to find anymore...
Forum: Sporting Dogs
01-07-2004, 09:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 985
Posted By Big Lead

RE: General Dog Question

I have both a Springer and a Lab. Both will do double duty. The only problem the Springer has is she has a hard time getting a huge honker back on a land retrieve. As she returns with the bird she...
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
12-07-2003, 09:09 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,419
Posted By Big Lead

RE: So it begins Part 2

Thanks Seattle. I was a few seconds from opening the other end of the tent and pitching stuff out the other door. Makes for a good hunting story.
We went out yesterday in the local hills and...
Forum: Sporting Dogs
12-01-2003, 10:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 783
Posted By Big Lead

RE: Picking new Lab Pup

If the dog is showing some fetch, seems to be smart, and comes from good stock, I would put some black paint on its toe and take it home. I like to see lots of retrieve in the puppies. In my opinion...
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
12-01-2003, 10:39 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,419
Posted By Big Lead

RE: So it begins Part 2

I just got back last night from a chuckar and quail hunt in eastern Oregon. We had a good time. It was a little hard to find birds, but we found more than most of the other hunters there. We had a...
Forum: Sporting Dogs
11-24-2003, 10:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 541
Posted By Big Lead

RE: few problem with lab

The best advice I have is to try to hook up with someone that has an expeirienced flushing dog. At a year and a half your dog will still learn from the MSMD (Monkey see Monkey Do) method. Let the...
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
11-22-2003, 09:28 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,419
Posted By Big Lead

RE: So it begins Part 2

Went out yesterday in the snow. The snow level dropped down to the foothills here and the birds have been pushed down low. We did not see any quail, but managed to find 6 ruffies. We got 5 of the 6....
Forum: Sporting Dogs
11-17-2003, 01:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 532
Posted By Big Lead

RE: help with training

Great suggestions so far. Another that I think is very important is to make your dog bold. When they are young, I throw them in a coup with a couple of pigeons and let them chase and go crazy. If...
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
11-15-2003, 10:30 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,419
Posted By Big Lead

RE: So it begins Part 2

Thanks Brush Buster. I appreciate having a fellow hunter that knows something about these crazy machines. I hope to go on a bird hunt with you some time. Good luck in your ventures.
Forum: West
11-13-2003, 10:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,572
Posted By Big Lead

RE: Oregon Hunters

Hey Brushbuster, Thanks for posting my elk pic. If you want a bird hunting report, look no further. Birds Fear me. What kind of birds would you like to hunt the most? Maybe I can set something up.
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
11-09-2003, 10:27 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,419
Posted By Big Lead

RE: So it begins Part 2

Can' t quite figure out how to do these pics. I wanted to show my elk as well, but I guess I need to have a 6 year old show me how.
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
11-09-2003, 10:24 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,419
Posted By Big Lead

RE: So it begins Part 2

I have not been posting much about my hunts lately. It seems like I always get a few birds every time I go out, but I have not been having any of those days when it seems like you have more birds...
Forum: West
11-09-2003, 10:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,659
Posted By Big Lead

RE: Oregon Reports

All my pictures of my elk and bear take up to much memory. I will try to take pics of my 35mm. pictures and submit them. My new digital camera takes a lot less memory.
Forum: West
11-06-2003, 11:37 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,659
Posted By Big Lead

RE: Oregon Reports

I have pictures of my bear, and of my bull, but did not take any of my buck. I got him in the evening, and had to pack him up out of a canyon. It was 8:30pm before I reached the truck. I am not sure...
Forum: West
11-06-2003, 12:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,659
Posted By Big Lead

RE: Oregon Reports

I managed to harvest a 3point blacktail on Nov 4th. I felt fortunate to get even a smaller buck. I actually never saw a legal buck until the afternoon of the 4th. It was nice and rainy out so the...
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
11-03-2003, 08:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,312
Posted By Big Lead

RE: English setter or somthing else?

Hey Seattle Setters,
A buddy of mine is looking for a started pointing dog. He lost his GSP about a month ago, and has not been able to find a good enough replacement yet. He likes close hunters...
Forum: Sporting Dogs
10-28-2003, 10:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 678
Posted By Big Lead

RE: 3 year old yellow lab, is he trainable to hunt?

Does he listen to commands like come and sit. I would make sure he is birdy by taking him to a preserve, or seeing how he acts around some pen raised pigeons or quail. Then I would see if he has...
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
10-18-2003, 12:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,031
Posted By Big Lead

RE: Field Dressing Birds

It depends on how you want to cook them. If you just want to fry the legs, thighs, and breast meat. Grap a patch of feathers off there chest, stick your finger wher the V notch where the neck comes...
Forum: West
10-16-2003, 10:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,572
Posted By Big Lead

RE: Oregon Hunters

I' m from down south of you in Cottage Grove. I hunt just about everything, so I guess you can count me as a fellow Oregon hunter. Hope you get out this year.
Forum: Sporting Dogs
10-16-2003, 12:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,346
Posted By Big Lead

RE: springer for ducks?

Springers are fine in most duck hunting conditions. I put a neoprene vest on mine last year in Eastern Oregon, and she broke ice to fetch ducks. I get some weird looks, but she is always eager to go....
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
10-15-2003, 11:58 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,419
Posted By Big Lead

RE: So it begins Part 2

I was able to get 4 Mountain Quail and 2 ruffed grouse today. The quail were holding tight because of the rainy windy conditions. I have gotten a few birds in the past week.
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
10-04-2003, 11:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,422
Posted By Big Lead

RE: Grouse or Quail Hunting near Portland, OR

There is some National Forest land near Sweethome that will hold ruffed and blue grouse. I am not sure about Mountain Quail, but believe you will find them there as well. Sweethome is about 1 1/2...
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
10-03-2003, 11:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,422
Posted By Big Lead

RE: Grouse or Quail Hunting near Portland, OR

You might try up around Sweet Home. There is some likely looking Blue grouse cover up there. For mountain Quail, you better have a good dog that is super athletic. They have to be able to get up...
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
09-27-2003, 09:04 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,419
Posted By Big Lead

RE: So it begins Part 2

Went out a couple days this week and got 4 ruffs, 3 blues, 2 pheasants, and one Mountain quail. The weather has turned hot and dry, and I fear the timber companys may shut there lands back down.
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
09-24-2003, 11:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 365
Posted By Big Lead

RE: Need help with young springer pup!!

One thing that would help is to first get the basic obedience down. I have a springer and I use " Hup for a command. Just reach down and put one hand under his neck and one on is rump. Push up under...
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
09-23-2003, 11:35 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,419
Posted By Big Lead

RE: So it begins Part 2

Upland Chessies and I finished up a week of hunting Mountain quail, blue grouse, ruffed grouse, and Bandtail Pigeons. We had a good week overall, and it was fun hunting with him. He came out from...
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
09-17-2003, 11:02 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,419
Posted By Big Lead

RE: So it begins Part 2

Yesterday Upland Chessies arrived from Kentucky to try his hand at some blue grouse, mountain quail, and bandtail pigeon hunting. We got a couple of bandtails and a quail last night, and today we...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
09-10-2003, 12:22 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,475
Posted By Big Lead

RE: What you DON' t want to hear from your hunting guide?

Camp cook says, " I think its supposed to taste like chicken"
Guide says to the wrangler, " Saddle up Spook fur em"
Wrangler ask you before you are heading out with you guide, " Do you know...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
09-09-2003, 05:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,571
Posted By Big Lead

RE: What are your priorities?

This is a little weird, but I love packing out meat. Cow or bull it does' nt matter. You push your body harder than you ever thought possible. You climb the hills, and sweat buckets. Then when you...
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
09-09-2003, 05:26 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,419
Posted By Big Lead

RE: So it begins Part 2

Went out today and got 3 blues, and one quail. I saw a couple more coveys, but they were still kinda small. I had an interesting thing happen with one of the coveys. I saw them dissapear around a...
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
09-05-2003, 11:03 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,419
Posted By Big Lead

RE: So it begins Part 2

I went out yesterday afternoon and got 5 grouse, and 3 mountain quail. The dogs got a couple of good cripples that almost gave us the slip. Got a couple more quail today.
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
09-01-2003, 11:21 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,419
Posted By Big Lead

RE: So it begins Part 2

Had a good day today. I limited on grouse. The quail are still a little small so I will not hunt them unless I find a covey of mature birds. My Springer really showed her stuff. She flushed all...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
08-31-2003, 04:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,175
Posted By Big Lead

RE: Best $20 Elk Purchase!

Hoochi Mama cow call. Used mine yesterday and ended up with a 5 by 5. Not bad for the first year I ever bow hunted. First day of the first year to be more specific.
I bought mine at Walmart for...
Forum: Bowhunting
08-31-2003, 03:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,523
Posted By Big Lead

RE: whats the longest shot you have ever taken?

I have taken a couple in the high 200' s. I shot a deer at 260, and a black bear at 276. I routinely practice at 500 yds. and under. I shot 550 yds a couple days ago and nailed the target twice. I...
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
08-31-2003, 03:11 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,419
Posted By Big Lead

So it begins Part 2

Tommorow is the opener for Quail, dove, blue and ruffed grouse here in western Oregon. I am have loaded my camping equipment, and will depart tonight. My Springer and Lab know its time, and are...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
08-27-2003, 12:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,293
Posted By Big Lead

RE: Say a prayer for me and the bear!!

I went in there a couple more times, and never did find him. I have been watching the area for buzzards, and so far none have showed up. I think he traveled a long ways before he expired. I have...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
08-14-2003, 08:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,293
Posted By Big Lead

RE: Say a prayer for me and the bear!!

I forgot to mention Coastie, that I am still working on my spring bear. I got a dandy 400lb. 7' 2" bear on May 20 of this year. You are right. He is delicious. I had steaks night before last. This...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
08-14-2003, 08:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,293
Posted By Big Lead

RE: Say a prayer for me and the bear!!

I got back late this afternoon. I tracked him for about 400 yds, before he left the creek bottom. I found 30 ft. of intestine strung out along the tracks. I then lost the trail for about 100yds and...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
08-14-2003, 07:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,293
Posted By Big Lead

Say a prayer for me and the bear!!

Yesterday in the late evening a glassed a nice bear. I decided to take him. The shot felt good, but he did not go right down. He ran down into a brush choked canyon and made it into the timber. I...
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
06-14-2003, 01:33 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 7,654
Posted By Big Lead

RE: Best birddog???

The one thing all the great hunting dogs have that each poster has mentioned is drive and some training. I would venture to say that if your bird dog whether it is a pointer, setter, flusher, or...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
06-03-2003, 11:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,217
Posted By Big Lead

RE: My First bear on Tues. Holy Smokes!!!

Thanks guys. It seems as though I have become a local legend. They are talking about putting a sign up in the canyon and naming it after me. I can' t wait to get it scored. Meanwhile I am enjoying...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
05-31-2003, 10:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,217
Posted By Big Lead

RE: My First bear on Tues. Holy Smokes!!!

I got him up near Huckleberry mountain in the headwaters of Mosby creek. That is some mighty rough country up there. They call it Broken Leg.
Forum: Big Game Hunting
05-31-2003, 12:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,217
Posted By Big Lead

RE: My First bear on Tues. Holy Smokes!!!

It aint no toyota. It is a shortbed 02 Chevy Z-71 with extended cab. We had to leave the tailgate down to move him from point A to point B. I sure got a lot of double takes on my way to the...
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