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For true “dreadiness” you want the Komondor.

Yes, the big one. They were developed as a hunting breed. Still have a bit of a novelty factor. Smart dogs, a touch soft and will need to be trained accordingly. Poodles aren't GSDs. If you're really feeling adventurous let your poodle's coat grow out and cord it. The Pudelpointer (another good breed to consider) is a German cross of a standard and a pointer. Cool breed. Expensive though.

As I said earlier, the Brittany can do it all. Don't overlook the Standard Poodle as a tractable hard hunter that's easy to live with and non shedding.

The problem is that there are a lot of good breeds out there. The Brittany can do it all. The Airedale is an excellent choice if you want a rough dog that can also act a deterrent. The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is another all rounder that can be easy to live with. I knew a guy who used Basenjis to hunt rabbits and another who used a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever for pheasants. I have another friend with a WH Vizsla out of Austria that he loves. Maybe list five breeds that you admire and the folks with experience can advise.

Agree with the idea that this will take more training than you think. Describe your ideal dog in terms of size (med or large) and coat (short, long, wire, and how much maintenance you want to do), and an honest assessment of whether you and your family can handle a strong working dog.

Thanks. It was fascinating to us mere mortals, though I was a little disappointed to learn you don't have an attachment that lets you crush the skulls of your enemies. Safe travels.

I spiced mine with a little tabasco and a hoppy IPA. Delicious.

He was a good waiter. Thanks for organizing.

I've only watched a few but here's a collection of EU hunting shows and a nice change from the typical US show. https://app.myoutdoortv.com/category/eu-free-episodes

Chef, add me to the list. And also bar.

Good work. (Note to self - be nice or face the wrath of WNYBuckHunter.)

Your father's name is Duke? That's all kinds of cool. Congrats.

i dont no wear you guys are meeting but if I post a thousand times a day can i get free beer to?

Hey - I'm from Hamilton. Spent a bit of time in North Bay. Welcome.

Everybody who comes to my camp - just down the road from Sam's mountain - gets a copy of that book.

I have 4O is someone wants it.

The Ashokan is pretty and the Esopus is open for fishing until Nov 30 so it attracts hikers and anglers. And DEP cops. You will definitely need the car and personal permit. I've never seen a DEP cop on any of the land in Delhi. Or a car tag in any car.I really don't think the tags stop anyone from going in. It certainly doesn't stop them from shooting from the car at night. I would avoid Scutt Mountain as the DEC drops pheasants there and it gets a lot of pressure. Good luck.

Yes. You don't have legal immunity from acts of cruelty (if that is a law there) just because you're hunting.

I don't know. F&G seem to have broad powers and there may be state or local animal cruelty laws that can be applied. My guess is that there are a lot if people looking at it.

I have no qualms punishing these "hunters" or others who breaks the law or ethical standards (in as much as the latter is legally punishable.) My guess is that ethical trappers kill their animals as quickly as they can. And slitting a downed deer's throat, however tough, is a damn sight better than laughingly kicking it in the head and then posting the video. This isn't an us (pro) or them (anti) situation. Frankly there are a lot of hunters that I disagree with.

Took a lot of work but I went from barely hitting the target to this grouping at 25 yards shooting instinctively. Also on a Steve B string.

Check out https://thepushpodcast.libsyn.com/ Lots of good trad info including coaching moments with Tom Clum Sr. Good luck.

Yeah, I just read that. Sorry, I jumped the gun before verifying the quote. Too late to remove it.

One of their mothers has come to their defense: What the hell is possum stomping?

Well, I tried low for a few hours then went high and busted three deer under my stand. The next day, I started high at that stand and nothing. If I have a chance again I may just try some public land as I think I'm screwing my place up by walking all over it.