Salmon_Run

Thanks for adding to my original post, all great things to consider when spending a good chunk of money, buy reputably from a breeder, obtain good health care, socialize and train responsibility. I also routinely socialize my pups from a early age into maturity, I have CDs of gun fire that increases in volume slowly, fireworks, and thunder storms that I play. I also sit for hours in the vet's office, walk city streets, find crowds and sit outside Walmart experiencing contact for the puppy. All things that pay great dividends later on. Skeet waiting in the driveway, never let a trainable moment pass !!

Thank you for being one who helps others and shares the outside/hunting experience...well done!!!

I'm going to make some sound recommendations to all regarding purchasing canine companions, please take no offense and this is only a recommendation based upon my personal experiences: 1. only purchase from a established reputable breeder, there is a lot of information on-line, talk to their references and people that have actually purchased and hunted or trained their lines of breeding 2. make sure there is a "health guarantee" most breeder guarantee dogs for a year to be free from genetic defects 3. review the lines from both parents and look for any "titles" or certification listed on the pedigree (this show train ability and hunt worthiness) again on-line for clarifications if needed 4. look for health clearances from both parents (hip dysplasia, PRA, canine eye registry or genetic defects (EIC, myopathy) 5. understand that as an owner one is responsible for veterinary exams and follow ups as well if one requests AKC or other titles and to validate health guarantees. You are responsible for such expenses as hip/elbow x-rays or other exams) 6. picking an canine, volumes could be written and I take hours selecting the canine I wish and have waited several years for a certain breeding, simple rule-don't select the puppy that runs to you and grabs your shoe lace, bites or is aggressive in the litter unless you are an experienced handler, this puppy may be dominate in nature and a handful to train; also don't select the puppy that is overly shy and hides away from the others or you, this puppy may be hard to train and condition to loud noises, crowds or gun fire. 7. training- do yourself and your puppy justice and follow through on basic socialization and training, you'll be glad and your family will be proud of your life long family member.... Hope this helps anyone in their decision making... Best of luck, Dan

I'm a lab guy for sure, good disposition, temperament and loving animals. They are know for trainability and most have a good family personality. I take several hours choosing a pup for my tastes, a good breeder will know how to help you select a dog for your needs. Just my suggestion if your going to have a dog; obtain one from a reputable breeder, check all health clearances, eye certifications, references and hips/elbows cleared. I have studded out my male and had to have a slew of clearances before breeding as a responsible owner; it's was expensive and a puppy with all the assurances attached from a breeder is a worthy cost. I know of some who obtain dogs from breeders and have health issues early on or had to euthanize their animal. I know reputable lab breeders and trainers if you wish to pm me.

Just a thought, weight of the vehicle and rider, distance to cross and velocity of vehicle = suitable ramp and jump the creek.. A good friend of mine is an engineer and he thinks like this.. Good luck...

Tradition at our house is: spiral ham, home made mac and cheese with sharp cheddar, green bean casserole, fresh baked rolls, acorn squash and for dessert usually home made pumpkin roll with cream cheese filling and some dead man's wish coffee that was under the tree.... Enjoy all and be safe... Dan

Nice, I've also endured days where the rod guides continually freeze up....all in a day's fishing !!

Fall/winter fly fishing can be very much fun, I fish steelhead on the fly in the winter. Challenging, yes, but on a nice sunny day alone on the river can be rewarding. Don't pack that rod away until spring.....

Northern Saratoga County was predicted as 3-6 at around 9 pm last night, woke up to well over 12" and still going strong.....

Greetings all, As the 2020 big woods season wraps up for another year I wish everyone has a blessed and safe holiday season. 2020 has brought forth many challenges for the world and I hope that changes in the upcoming new year. I did not harvest a deer this season and still feel very blessed that I had time to spend in the big woods up North. I had Thanksgiving week alone at my off grid camp and enjoyed the experience greatly. I hope you all came away from this season with good memories and shared experiences. The weather in the big woods was a challenge this fall with wildly varying temperatures and ultimately a lack of snow for tracking other than a few select mornings. Warm holiday wishes, Dan

Starting to feel prepared, the woodshed is full, kindling is split, propane tanks topped off and I'm ready for muzzle loader time !!!! Hope all are ready and looking forward to this season.. Best wishes, Dan

Congrats and best wishes going forward with testing...

Burt, My teen girls have also entered the "dating zone" and time with Dad is seldom. I am glad you had a great weekend and some much deserved family time at your camp. Stay well and my sincerest best wishes. Dan

Outstanding video of the Adk's woods and buck ! Now I 'm ready for fall....congrats....

Burt, Deeply sorry to hear of your families loss, may she rest in peace and be comforted along side your father. Condolences to your family. Dan

Burt, You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. My she enter the afterlife peacefully and be with your Dad. Best wishes, Dan

Thank you all for the kind wishes..... Dan

Grampy, My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family; I hope Mark now rests in the everlasting peace he so desperately needed in God's hands. Best wishes to his son and the rest of your family; take care and stay well. Dan

Welcome and enjoy the site !!

Best of luck and thank you; it sounds like you guys truly understand the connection we have. Have a safe weekend and hug Oakley for our family and enjoy !!!

Thank you so very much, order placed..... Dan

Buckmaster, This sounds like a great idea and I hope you can make it happen this fall; the hard part will be picking the most active week in our area. Hope to here about your progress and stay healthy. Dan

Thanks again guys; tomorrow his ashes will return home with the ones he loved and that loved him. Our plans are to have an urn at home and at camp as that was a very special place for him as well. I've owned several canine companions; however our connection was much deeper with him. His love for camp encompassed hanging out on "our" couch and watching the wood-stove fire.. This picture was from this last Easter; we plan to head to camp this weekend and know the tears will flow and we'll speak of great memories..

Congrats on both trophies !!! Beautiful bird and photographs.....

Moog, I am so glad to hear you two are reunited and her care can begin with you by her side; stay positive and I'm sending my best wishes to you and your entire family. Best regards, Dan