Gun Dogs

[C.O.B.]

Bob, thats a nice looking Shorthair.

[chris dawe]

Here's Heiko ,a Drathaar from Vom Willow Rock Kennel's here in Newfoundland...hand's down the best buddy I ever had ,and he will do it all point ,retrieve ,track big game and run fur,he's tough as nail's in the thick stuff, but a real baby around the house.

[charlie cleveland]

is that your son chris in the picture...i was about that young following my dad a hunting...that picture brought back memories... charlie

[chris dawe]

Yup,that's my boy Jack he's 8...his gun is'nt real ,just a toy sxs .

[C.O.B.]

It might be a toy but it's still a SXS toy. How is the Woodland Caribou population faring?

[chris dawe]

Hi Rich,the Caribou are still in a pathetic state,they still put out licence's which I can't comprehend (I have not applied in almost 10 year's ) I blame it on mismanagement and I always will.

The same thing happened in the early 1900's (don't quote me ) due to massive over hunting,but the herd did recover over time ...and they are recovering now ,I've enclosed a photo I took a couple year's ago ..note the lack of nice head gear ,I have an opinion about that as well !

Although I'm a grouse hunting fanatic,and I truly enjoy and appreciate a plate of Moose ,
The Caribou and Ptarmigan are Newfoundland's true sporting king's!

[Dean Romig]

Substandard headgear could be attributed to overhunting of those animals with superior headgear thus drastically reducing the gene pool that produces big antlers.

[Setter Man]

A lot of excellent advice in this thread. I started with a field-bred Golden and then moved to setters. The analogy to women is humorous but very true. You are making a commitment for a lifetime. It's best for all involved not to make an impulsive decision.

[chris dawe]

Originally Posted by Dean Romig

Substandard headgear could be attributed to overhunting of those animals with superior headgear thus drastically reducing the gene pool that produces big antlers.

Yeah ,when a distinct island herd consistently has it's prime animal's removed by the highest bidder you don't have to look too far to see what's going on

[C.O.B.]

A Woodland caribou has been on my "list" for a very long time. I should have gone years ago but did other trips instead.