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Dog Question

Sage XP — Sat, 19 May 2012 10:58:03 GMT

Well my wife has a 7 week old black lab puppy coming over for the weekend on a "home visit" from the local humane society. The lady she knows there says she is 99% sure the dog is purebread. We have 2 older lab mixes- 11 and 12 so it might not be a bad time to get a puppy. I started duck hunting 6 years ago and have a 7 year old son who I hope to get started in a few years. I don't take our other dogs with me but if we end up with this puppy I would definately want to be able to bring him along.

My question is what books would be helpful for me to start training the dog. I have never trained a dog for hunting. I would also be willing to pay to take the dog to a trainer. Does anyone know a trainer within an hour or two of West Branch? Also, what age do you typically start training a dog like this? I live on a small lake so I would have an area for water training but I have never introduced a dog to guns and would want to do whatever I could so the dog wasn't "gun shy". Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.

What type of Mayfly is this?

raisinrat — Sat, 19 May 2012 10:03:22 GMT

I have never seen MayFlies with these colors in the wings. They where on my shop window this morning on Lake St. Clair.It's tan in color and has two to three Black marks almost a line through the wing.

Arrows for heavy draw bow

Rolltidebama816 — Sat, 19 May 2012 05:06:20 GMT

Hey guys I just picked up a bowtech insanity this past week and am currently looking for arrows, the problem is my options are a little limited being that my bow currently draws 84 pounds. I have a 30 inch draw and it seems that most companies dont have an arrow available past 78 pounds 29 inches. Someone suggested the easton fmj dangerous game but I think I would want something a little lighter that would obviously still be above ibo weight but be able to take advantage of a lot of that speed my bow is producing. Yes I know I don't need to shoot that much weight,(I've been hearing the criticism since I bought this thing) I used to shoot with my uncles 100 lb bowtech samson, so 84 pounds is a breeze to pull. I'm just looking for a little constructive info on what to shoot, thanks guys

GHG Pro Grade mallards

1ManWolfPak — Sat, 19 May 2012 04:17:20 GMT

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Aphis bse update usa

terry — Sat, 19 May 2012 03:28:12 GMT

Friday, May 18, 2012

Update from APHIS Regarding a Detection of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) in the United States Friday May 18, 2012

http://transmissiblespongiformenceph...detection.html

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senior layperson

Wolf or coyote? Eastern U.P. property.

MilakokiaMatt — Sat, 19 May 2012 03:04:41 GMT

1990s Honda outboard 8hp Four stroke

ffshfndr66 — Sat, 19 May 2012 02:48:28 GMT

For sale
Honda 8hp outboard
4 stroke
Short Shaft
This motor has seen less then 40hrs of time on it
Has DC charging option for charging a battery
The original owners manual
Gas tank from Honda with fuel Gauge
Honda tool kit
Lower unit gear lube been changed
Fresh spark plugs
Low oil indicator light
Has low oil shut down
This motor starts with one pull and is very quite
Very dependable
Absolutely No Disappointments
Asking $1200.00 or best
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What makes something right or wrong?

jafurnier — Sat, 19 May 2012 02:45:30 GMT

It is interesting to read some of the lines of thinking on the various threads. Unless you have never read my posts...I will state plainly that I pull many of the "rights and wrongs" from the Bible. Though...there are really not a whole lot of things called out as right or wrong.

If I toss out the Bible...what makes it "wrong" for me to kill someone? Hmmm? It may be illegal...but why would it be wrong? Other animals do it all the time.

Daughter got her bird

turkeyjim — Sat, 19 May 2012 01:46:40 GMT

My daughter Jodi got the bird tonight, a nice one, 24.33 lbs, 10" beard, 1" spurs. Good job Jodi Rae. dad

Donna Summer RIP

Justin — Sat, 19 May 2012 01:37:19 GMT

For those interested, Donna Summer died last night. Age of 63. Cancer. While I was never a disco fan, she had an awesome voice. I even bought one of her albums back in high school.

Donna Summer Love To Love You Baby original long version (Disco 70s) - YouTube

A lot of guys secretly loved this song back then.;)

full body duck decoys in classifieds

gunner7848 — Sat, 19 May 2012 01:25:53 GMT

Sliming down put some full body duck decoys in the classifieds.

http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/fo...96#post4123496

Full body duck decoys

gunner7848 — Sat, 19 May 2012 01:15:04 GMT

6 full body Green Head Gear decoys 4 mallards and 2 black duck. These also come with a 6 slot full body decoy bag. Decoys also come with both kind of stakes also. - See More Here: http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/cl...?product=23217

INTERESTING game!!!

MEL — Sat, 19 May 2012 00:57:35 GMT

One heck of a game tonight in Detroit 7th inning:whistle:

You might want to turn it on to see it.

Want to end the handgun purchase permit system? Click here its easy!

spartywrx — Sat, 19 May 2012 00:55:57 GMT

Hi everyone

I'm new to the sportsman forums but I am active on ar15.com's Michigan section and migunowners.org. I wanted to share this important information with the hunting community about eliminating the permit to purchase handguns (and long guns <30" in overall length) system.

HB 5225 is in the Judiciary committee in the House. This bill would end the purchase permit system in Michigan. It is endorsed by the NRA and they are actively lobbying for it. The vote is on 5/24/2012 at 10am.

Click here for NRA's opinion on the bill
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This bill if amended and passed would ELIMINATE permits to purchase a pistol with destruction of past records.

How can you help?

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PICKING A GUN....need help

jhielscher — Fri, 18 May 2012 23:57:37 GMT

Relatively new to hunting and own a 30/30 Winchester rifle for deer hunting. Would like to get into squirrel and rabbit hunting but need recommendations for what type of shotgun for me and my 17 year old son to share. Looking forward to all the posts