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Pheasant and Quail hunting. A real good hunt with my friends. Nice good hunting dogs.

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Wild Hog Roundup I – Part 6 In this video, we rounded up a 136 lbs sow and let the young dogs get some education from her since we knew it was safe for them. There’s nothing like seeing a young dog figuring out what it’s all about! Of course then, we killed it quick!

Weimaraners make phenomenal hunting companions. Originally bred for the purpose of assisting their human owners in hunting both large and small game, this breed excels on the field and in the woods. The Weimaraner has an impeccable sense of smell and a natural urge to track and hunt, thus making an ideal hunting dog for any hunting enthusiast. Weimaraners are used around the world as champion hunting companions, as they are an intelligent and skilled breed capable of learning and diligently executing the most subtle of commands.

Most hunting dogs excel in one particular area of hunting. Hounds are used for tracking, whether it is by scent or sight or both. Smaller dogs (sometimes known as “ratters”) are used to flush game out of burrows and brush. Larger breeds are used as pointers and retrievers. One of the most amazing aspects of the Weimaraner as a hunter is that it can and will perform all of these tasks – and exceptionally well, at that! Despite the fact that Weimaraners make excellent tracking and flushing dogs as well, they were originally bred to point and retrieve, but this has not stopped them from excelling in other areas of hunting as well.

Weimaraners are a very intelligent breed. Not only are they eager to please their owners on the hunt, they also enjoy it all on their own. The Weimaraner is a very natural hunter and, much like its human counterparts, goes on the hunt for the exhilaration of it! Your Weimaraner will be happy to follow your every command in the field, helping you track, discover, kill, and retrieve whichever game you choose to hunt. This intelligent breed makes a good first-time hunting companion for hunter/owners who are not experienced with canine assistance because the Weimaraner’s natural instincts combined with careful training are an instant asset in the field.

The American Kennel Club and most Weimaraner clubs will offer training seminars for hunters and their dogs who are new to the activity. The AKC also offers hunting, retrieving, and obedience trials, the training for which is invaluable once you are actually working in the field with your pup. Many of these trials are non-competitive, instead measuring the efficiency with which your dog performs various tasks instead of pitting him or her against other dog-and-owner teams for a place. The detailed judging in these trials will help you discern what areas you and your dog will need to work on in order to advance training and become more efficient working together on the hunt. Plus, it is a wonderful way to spend time with your dog and solidify both of your skills, commands, and communication.

The most important aspect in training a Weimaraner as a hunting dog is to start as early in life as possible. Going over basic tracking and retrieving exercises when your Weimaraner is still a puppy is a good start. The younger you are able to being working with your dog in the field, the better. Training an adult Weimaraner (or any adult dog, for that matter) to assist on the hunt can be difficult. Old habits are hard to break, and many dogs who do not develop around the hunting environment can become too easily distracted on the field. Many will be gunshy, as well. The early training process can be slow, as puppies have a far shorter attention span in youth as they will in adult life, but beginning at an early age will make your job a lot easier and your hunts a lot more enjoyable in the future.



By: John P Jackson

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The Basic Retrieving Dog

What I call the basic retriever or deer dog function, is where a dog is walked at heel or very slightly ahead of the hunter, and is stopped whilst the gun takes the shot.

The dog is then used for the more difficult retrieves or for locating the game, but never for the simple retrieves. The reason for never using a retriever on a simple fetch is that it encourages the dog to charge in for every retrieve.

If you cannot control this, you are then in the situation where the dog is a liability and will lose you game when you come across two rabbits rather than the one. Quite often, when using an air-rifle, you will be able to kill one rabbit of a pair and then the second because the weapon is so quiet.

So the rule is, only send your dog for retrieves across water, in cover, or where a wounded rabbit is running. Retrieving a running rabbit should only be undertaken when a dog is well trained on cold game and real retrieves, and is steady to shot. Under other circumstances you will encourage running in again.

The Squirrel Dog

The second way of using a dog when shooting with an air-rifle, (or rifle or shotgun) is when hunting for squirrels. When pursuing these animals, you will often find that they will keep the trunk of the tree between yourself and them.

In this situation, the breed is immaterial, even a terrier will be sufficient to achieve the desired result. All you need is a dog that will respond to hand signals, and that you can send away from you. The squirrel will then tend to keep the trunk between itself and the dog, and present a straightforward shot. Just remember to stay still whilst the dog is doing its job.

After a while the dogs will get used to hunting in this way. Never send a gundog to retrieve a wounded squirrel, the fact that they bite so hard will ruin the dog’s mouth (ie they will become hard mouthed). If you are using a terrier though, let it run in – you are not training it as a gundog.

Rabbits, Pointers and Air Rifles

The third and last way of using a gundog with an air rifle, and one I particularly like, is to use a pointer to point rabbits in light cover. Ideally suited for the air rifle, as you will disturb very few rabbits and the dog can spot them much better than you can.



By: Ken Devonald

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Dove Hunting and Upland Hunting with hunting dogs – in Uruguay with South America’s Top Outfitter – Los Gauchos Outfitters. High volume dove hunting and Perdiz hunting with the work of the game bird dogs in Uruguay. *Video production provided by SAKMedia LLC.

Hunting with rat terriers is a very effective method of hunting, as these dogs can really help you to track down your target much easier than doing it alone. Here are some very important tips to help you find out whether or not these are the best dogs to help you with your hunting needs, and also what to look for when searching for rat terriers for sale.

First of all, depending what kind of hunting you do, the right hunting dog really can help you to catch much more animals than you otherwise could. These dogs can really help you track down the animal when you shoot them in either finish off the kill, or help you simply track them and not lose them. They certainly are among the best breeds of hunting dogs you could ever find.

The rat terrier is a very energetic breed of dog, and it certainly is a great hunting companion. Here are some quick facts about the rat terrier to help you decide whether or not this is the best hunting dog for you.

First of all, these were first created in Great Britain around 1800, and were not brought to the United States until about hundred years ago. Here, they quickly became very popular in the United States.

In the United States, the rat terrier was crossed with the Smooth Fox Terrier and the Beagle in order to keep his hunting instincts, and also the Whippets for their speed and agility. For hunting dogs, speed and agility are some of the most popular traits that your dog can possess, and rat terrier certainly possesses these traits.

If you want one of these dogs, they are available in many different colors, the most popular being red and white. Generally, they also note have a very short coat, making it very easy to groom when you’re not haunting.

The rat terrier usually stands about 14 to 24 inches tall, and weigh between 12 and 35 pounds. Although they are smaller dogs, they are very tough, and also very aggressive; this makes them extremely ideal for hunting.

Of course, if you want to train your rat terrier to be more effective on the trail, there are many great dog hunting services that you might want to consider. Dogs hunting instincts can be trained very well with the right training program. Even if your dog doesn’t show much promise out on the trail initially, if you are patient in training them, sooner or later they can become a top notch hunting dog.

When looking for the best program, it is important to start out with simple obedience training, because if the dog doesn’t display regular obedience patterns they will never be able to catch on to be more danced putting language. Of course, make sure that the trainer who is training your rat terrier will also bring out the dogs natural hunting instincts.

For instance, most dogs will really enjoy hunting practices like chasing birds and also following whistle commands. Also, you can have them be introduced to the sound of gunshots, so that they do used to and don’t get startled by it the first time out on the trail. Keep in mind that many of these training places actually sell hunting dogs for sell, so they can be a great resource for looking for the right rat terrier to help you with your honey needs.

Also, you can do your part to train your rat terrier in the sport of hunting by taking them out of the trail in order to learn commands. Make sure that you don’t have them on a leash while doing this, so that they can learn on their own.

For this, using whistle and verbal commands is very effective, and in you can also very naturally develop the hunting abilities of the dog as well. Hopefully this information will help you when looking for hunting dogs for sale; they certainly can make a great companion out on the trail, and help you catch your target animals much quicker. Hunting with rat terriers would be a great option for you to help you to hunt more effectively.



By: Marcus Thomas

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When looking for a plantation to quail hunt it is essential to find out what packages the quail hunting lodge offers. The sport of quail hunting has changed in the last decade or two. It was primarily a Gentleman’s sport for the few upscale hunters. The sport has now become a place where family and friends participate regularly. Some hunting preserves and plantations offer high end accommodations with chefs on staff that wait on you hand and foot.

Most quail hunters are more concerned with the dogs than they are the accommodations, as good hunting dogs are the key to a successful quail hunt. Most seasoned quail hunters will tell you that one of the main reasons they quail hunt is watching the dogs on point. A good pair of working dogs makes for an exciting hunting experience.

Another factor involved with a good quail hunt is the birds. Some plantations offer wild bird hunts and some raise their own quail. You will probably pay more for hunting wild birds then those that are raised. The jury is still out on wild and pen raised birds, of course hunting a wild quail is a great challenge and they are known to take flight and fly better than pen raised birds, however a good breeder of quail will argue the point that pen raised birds can be just as challenging upon taking flight.

When going out into the field, like every hunting trip, you will need the right equipment. The most common shotgun used is an over and under with the popular gauge being the twenty gauge. The sky is the limit on shotguns for wing shooting of any kind from a couple of hundred dollars to over twenty five thousand for really high end custom guns. While in the field you will also need the proper clothing such as a safety orange vest and some pants that are briar proof, and in some cases when the season is warmer than normal some snake chaps. One of the most important things is hunter safety as well as the safety of the hunting dogs. When you book a hunt with a good outfitter they should go over some safety tips on hunting quail to make your quail hunting experience a safe and memorable one.

By: Wayne Gilbert

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Quail Hunting with Dogs in Little River Plantation Ashburn, Georgia