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| Waterfowl Hunting | | Late Season Waterfowling
by R. Michael DiLullo
The demands of late season waterfowling on both hunter and dog requires prior planning, some specialized equipment and a bit of determination. But, the rewards of a late season hunt can be very productive, if you are prepared.
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| The Breeders' Corner | | Crate Training
by Geoffrey A. English
Often clients ask, "What do you think about crate training?" My standard answer, "Crate training is the most misunderstood training technique a new dog owner faces today. Like most things in life, people often criticize what they don’t understand. Personally, I crate train all my dogs that live in the house. Many people have a misconception about what crate training is or what it is not." In this month’s article I will attempt to dispel some of the myths about crate training and give you some simple techniques that you can begin using today to make the process of crate training easy and create a "domestic den" for your dog.
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| Wing Shooting USA | | Wingshooting Wisdom 101: Shot Size Selection
by Bill Hanus
You can forget shot size recommendations found on ammunition boxes. Shot size is a function of distance, not game. Twenty-yard targets require #9 hard shot. Number 9 shot puts 43% more pellets in your pattern than #8’s, increasing your opportunities for multiple hits and/or lethal head/neck shots accordingly. On small targets, the number of hits isn’t the significant factor -- any kind you can get is what counts. You can go to school free on the experience of thousands of skeet shooters, whose 21-yard target is about four square inches (the edge view of a clay pigeon) going 60 miles an hour! Small, quick targets require large, dense patterns; that’s what No. 9’s are all about! And the necessity for their use becomes more obvious as the gauges get smaller.
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Wingshooting Wisdom 102: Choke Constriction Choices
by Bill Hanus
Back when the world was young, shotgun shells were loaded with chilled shot, which deformed easily so that even though a gun might be "necked down like a rifle" it still threw a pattern larger than what we understand "Full" choke to be today...
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| Retriever Training Center | | Debunking Myths About Remote Training Collars
by Joe Arterburn with Keith Benson
There are so many myths and misconceptions about remote training collars that a lot of people are hesitant to use them, robbing themselves of a valuable training tool, according to Keith Benson, general manager of Triple Crown Dog Academy, America’s premier dog training, boarding and event center in Hutto, Texas.
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| George Hickox School of Dog Training | | Establishing an Effective Pattern in Hunting Dogs
by George Hickox
The two hunters were working their way through a CRP field, following a black Lab that was covering ground by running straight out and back again. Suddenly, a cackling rooster flushed to the side and behind them, setting its wings and sailing straight away into the wind. The pair spun around at the sound, but were so surprised that neither could get a shot off. Both knew the dog had a great nose; they'd seen him smoke birds from 20 yards on other hunts. But it wasn't until they'd stood for a minute with the breeze in their face that they realized their mistake: Improper patterning and ineffective use of the wind had been the culprits in this case.
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| WHAT'S NEW - THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2008 | |
| Waterfowl Guide | | Canada Geese
Canada geese are the most common and identifiable goose. The head and neck are long, with a notable white face patch. Bill, legs, and feet are also black. The black rump has a white V, and the undertail coverts and belly are white. The wings and back are dark brown, and the breast feathers are dark to light gray with buff tips. Sexes are similar.
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| Reference Room | | Canine Identification
Each year nearly 4 million lost dogs are brought to animal shelters throughout the United States, less than 17% will be reunited with there owners. Here are some identification measures all dog owners should consider to improve the odds of getting your dog back. (Continue) | |
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| Product Review | | Training Setters and other Continental Breeds
Training Setters and Continental Breeds with Sherry Ray Ebert is ninety minutes of pure pointing dog education. Sherry Ebert, is a world class professional trainer and field trialer. Her record speaks for itself; she has helped to titled more than twenty-two champions including Field Trial Hall of Fame inductees "Tomoka" and "The Performer." For thirty-two years she was part of the Harold and Sherry team that trained and campaigned the famous Smith Setters. Today, Sherry is recognized worldwide as one of the foremost authorities on training English Setters... This is a "must see" for anyone who owns or trains Setters or any of the Continental breeds! --- GundogsOnline.com Managing Editor
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