Guns, Bows, Shooting Sports, and Hunting New York Newbie Bird dog hunter

[kenny61]

I'm a newbie bird dog owner, well at least hunting and training one... . I need to get some birds to work on with my dog. Does anybody know where/ Like I said I"m new I don't even know if they are in season. I'm in the Westchester / Putnam County area. Helppp!!!!. God I feel like a retard

 

[fest3er]

Head to the airport. I know they have birds that need to be eliminated.

Hey, nobody died, so the joke's not really in poor taste.

Does anyone make silicone training birds (feathered silicone bodies)? Launch it with your skeet launcher, fire a blank and send the dog after it.

If it's cousin to a flushing dog (but definitely not a Mamaronek) you could build a remote-controlled, spring-loaded launcher. When the dog's close enough, launch the dummy, fire a blank and send the dog after the 'carcass'.

Of course, these methods could have their drawbacks. Like if you fire at a real bird and you miss, the dog could take off after the bird. It could be miles before the bird and dog stop.

OK, so I don't know anything about birding. At least you should've gotten a chuckle and should feel less retarded now.

 

[p-Bar]

I have one of those 22 cal dummy shooters wrap a couple wings on it and some scent, works great

 

[AHolt]

See if there are any Bird dog clubs in your area.

I live in upstate NY. If there is going to be a field

trial with one of the clubs, they will release birds.

 

[p-Bar]

Kenny be sure you take your dog to a shooting range so it gets used to the noise. That is the problem with field trial dogs . My dad thought he would be smart and bought a trained field dog (pointer) for hunting we get her to Mexico where we would bird hunt and one shot and it was back to the camper. Didn't even dawn on him. Good luck

 

[kenny61]

Signed up with local NAVHDA the other day waiting for response. I have a derby test for my dog a DK. (A German, German Shorthair) Don't want to drive 800 miles just to fail and I know I waited to long... He's OK with loud noises I gotta find somewhere to bring him where I can shoot my area aint very good for it...

 

[Paddy McMahon]

Sounds like you have already made some grat decisions towards getting started on the right foot. Follow up with fellow members of NAVDA in your area to find a local hunt club or trainer who can release birds for you to start training work. Most dog training and bird hunting enthusiasts are eager to help each other out and be good advocates for the sport. I would definately pursue the bird learning experience with a trainer so you don't introduce some bad habits to your new GSP.

 

[kenny61]

I spent a day on the phone and found out that you need a permit in NY to buy birds, Figures because the guy told me the end of the season for the gane farms is closing and there are a lot available cheap. . Permit takes 45 days so... I got a reservation at a hunt club on wed where the gut will let me point as many birds as I can find for a half day. The first NAVHDA meet for the year is the same weekend as my test so no luck there. I know the guy running the test so I will go down a day early and get a little work in with somebody who knows what they are doing. I just want to get a little real bird time in with my dog so its not an entirely new experience for him on test day, I met another couple who have a DK as well and have been invited to train with them so I should be ok training wise.

Thanks for all the advice guys,

Ken