UPH get together

[goldeneye]

UPH get together or Spring kick off to Dog training and shooting.

Bring family and friends if you like.

If you don't have a dog perfect use mine. (He likes to run)



What would you guys think about meeting in Granite Falls MN April 2 at a game preserve?

$17.50 per bird Min. 4 birds per gun (ROOSTERS ONLY No Hens) We as a group can hunt all day no time limit. Large meeting room for us to use also. Could do a pot luck for lunch?



In town there is a casino rooms start around $90 a night.

PM me if you would like more detailed info.

Please respond if interested.

If we have interest I need to call the game farm to set a firm date & group size and maybe we can get discount group rates for those that will be staying over night.
I know there will be lots of questions but lets try to keep this FUN and Easy.

[GustavDaGSP]

Me & Gus are already drooling can't wait :D

[onpoint]

It would be a blast. I have some health issues right this second and just can't commit.

Super offer Lee, very nice of you to put something together

[Dakotazeb]

Lee, count me in. I'd also love to run my Brittany for anyone that doesn't have a dog or anyone that might want to hunt behind a pointer. Any ideas on a start time that day? I've got about a 3 hour drive so don't make it too early. :)

[goldeneye]

Zeb
I would like to wait for a couple weeks then I will tell them a rough number of people and ask questions then.
A start time is a good one I would have thought of that the night before.
Anymore questions post them up. Keep it easy :cheers:

My better half as she says:rolleyes: will be going also so I hope other spouse's will be there.

[UGUIDE]

It is prime habitat project kickoff time but I may be able to coordinate a stop in Granite on way out to farm:D I'll try to drag webguy with. He would make a great MC.

[teal dog]

oh oh can i come too!!!! im there see u there golden one:thumbsup:

[GustavDaGSP]

Thanks for stealing my thunder goldeneye :laugh: I told u we would have more people wanting in before we knew it keep em coming the more the marry! I think we are going to have more dog's than hunters :thumbsup:

[Dakotazeb]

Before we get far on this gathering, how many people can the preserve accommodate in one day? Is it an issue?

[goldeneye]

Before we get far on this gathering, how many people can the preserve accommodate in one day? Is it an issue?

as of now I only count five people hopefully more will post if they can make it this weekend i'll call them on monday and start things going.

[webguy]

It is prime habitat project kickoff time but I may be able to coordinate a stop in Granite on way out to farm:D I'll try to drag webguy with. He would make a great MC.

If you guys want to do this, I can help promote this. If that date is confirmed, let's get the details to me and I'll get a write up to get people involved.

I'll be there for support.

[moellermd]

If you guys want to do this, I can help promote this. If that date is confirmed, let's get the details to me and I'll get a write up to get people involved.

I'll be there for support.

I bet he will even provide hats.

[webguy]

Actually yes. A guy that works for me took care of it. Took forever.

[FCSpringer]

Sounds fun, but I will not make it most likely. Trial season is on for me till June so I will be busy. I posted in the MN area before I saw this. Check out the idea I put up there too. It will be cheaper as well and I have a shooting preserve we can use here as well possibly so we may be able to avoid you sending in for free permits, but that is real easy too. Birds are 8-9 $ for either hens or roosters, and 4 bucks for pigeons if prefered. Any weekend most all summer long.

[Mr Hyde]

I wish I could make it to but like FC, I got trainning for HRC hunt trials this year

[Dakotazeb]

Come on FC and Hyde, fit it in. I've got trials too and I plan to come. I will be in Iowa for a trial the weekend before and in Montana the weekend after.

[onpoint]

I wish I could make it to but like FC, I got trainning for HRC hunt trials this year

What better training, then to put the dog on some birds.

[FCSpringer]

What better training, then to put the dog on some birds.


Yes thats what we will be doing. But we also can do this the way I tried to explain a heck of allot cheaper. I think you guy's should do it. And if you wish to come over for training on another weekend your welcome here.

[goldeneye]

FC
If you want to do a get together at your place this summer post a date. It sounds like fun I could bring quail or chuckers also if needed. I have a remote bird launcher we could use for the smaller pups.

I know the prices at the preserves are costly but I think Granite Falls is a good central location for a few of us. If you don't want to pay for birds but can show up shoot my birds while I work with the dog.
I think Zeb said he would buy us all drinks afterwards:D
If the date doesn't work for you and you can't make it thats alright.

[FCSpringer]

FC
If you want to do a get together at your place this summer post a date. It sounds like fun I could bring quail or chuckers also if needed. I have a remote bird launcher we could use for the smaller pups.

I know the prices at the preserves are costly but I think Granite Falls is a good central location for a few of us. If you don't want to pay for birds but can show up shoot my birds while I work with the dog.
I think Zeb said he would buy us all drinks afterwards:D
If the date doesn't work for you and you can't make it thats alright.

Yea we'll have to do that. And I never shoot my birds either so thats a good point. I will see what dates I will be done trying to chase the dream.:D It would be neat to see all the different dogs work.

[Dakotazeb]

goldeneye, I think you should continue going forward with your original plan at the preserve in Granite Falls. If there are only 5 or 6 of us that show up so be it. We'll run the dogs, shoot some pheasants and have a lot of fun. Some how I have a sneaky feeling that by the time the event comes to be you will have a few more people there.

Maybe we can also do something like FC has proposed after the first of June. Most trials should be done and hopefully the weather won't be too hot.

You guys just need to take a good plan and do it. You won't ever get everyone to agree.

Personally I'm looking forward to it. I get to run my dog, shoot some birds and have some great social time with my fellow hunters from this site. Doesn't get an better than that! :cheers:

[onpoint]

goldeneye, I think you should continue going forward with your original plan at the preserve in Granite Falls. If there are only 5 or 6 of us that show up so be it. We'll run the dogs, shoot some pheasants and have a lot of fun. Some how I have a sneaky feeling that by the time the event comes to be you will have a few more people there.

Maybe we can also do something like FC has proposed after the first of June. Most trials should be done and hopefully the weather won't be too hot.

You guys just need to take a good plan and do it. You won't ever get everyone to agree.

Personally I'm looking forward to it. I get to run my dog, shoot some birds and have some great social time with my fellow hunters from this site. Doesn't get an better than that! :cheers:

Ditto what Zeb says. I have put a trips together on other sites since 2003. Stick to your plan, you started it and trust me, people want a sure thing, lead by someone dedicated to a plan. Your doing good Lee. If I can at all help it. I will try and be there. I think it sounds like a great time. The next few weeks and doctors appointment will tell me a lot.

[Mr Hyde]

What better training, then to put the dog on some birds.

Yeah your right, it would be a hoot to meet you guys, I have all sorts of questions to ask. Maybe if Webguy put some incentive like a UPH hat :p I might try to make it.

[FCSpringer]

I agree as said, stick with your plan, we can try something a bit later as well.:thumbsup: It's not as if us Minnesotans live all that far from eachother, and Zeb and others are a rock toss away.

[goldeneye]

goldeneye, I think you should continue going forward with your original plan at the preserve in Granite Falls. If there are only 5 or 6 of us that show up so be it. We'll run the dogs, shoot some pheasants and have a lot of fun. Some how I have a sneaky feeling that by the time the event comes to be you will have a few more people there.

You guys just need to take a good plan and do it. You won't ever get everyone to agree.

Personally I'm looking forward to it. I get to run my dog, shoot some birds and have some great social time with my fellow hunters from this site. Doesn't get an better than that! :cheers:


Yep
i'll be calling tommorow to get the ball rolling and hope to get a few questions answered. I'll post updates

[goldeneye]

We are penciled in for April 2

I said we would like to start at noon. (Travel time for a few of us I thought this would be good )
There is no real end time.

I was told we can have the back room they can cater food if we would like.

They said we would get a couple strips of land? where we could run two dogs per one strip easy.

I have never been here before but I was told by a friend of mine to use them. They have got to be the easiest people to deal with.


Any questions let me know I am sure I will have to call them again anyway.

[Lazlo]

I believe it is not my weekend to work so I will make it. I am trying to decide which dog to bring out of 3!

Lazlo

[GustavDaGSP]

So it seems everyone has a dog or two maybe more I know ill bring
"Gus aka crazy" maybe we should also get a count on dogs who's gonna bring one or more and if its a flusher or pointer?

[Dakotazeb]

I've been working with Lee on this get together and when we get closer to the time we will be taking a head count on hunters and dogs. We will establish some simple guidelines for the event just to keep it organized. Depending on the number of dogs, we may have to limit the number of dogs in the field at any one time. I've got 2 dogs and I only plan on bringing one just to simplify things.

Until we have a better handle on the number coming we won't be able to determine an exact format of the event. Things may change depending on whether there are 6 guys there or 16. I'm sure everyone can understand that. The main thing we want to accomplish is to make it a fun and enjoyable event for everyone. We're still 2 1/2 months away from April 2nd so please bear with us.

I'm not trying to steal Lee's (goldeneye) thunder here since he is "The Man", just trying to help him.

[goldeneye]

I'm not trying to steal Lee's (goldeneye) thunder here since he is "The Man", just trying to help him.

I stole the idea from (GustavDaGSP) I talked with him and we decided on the location. Since I have no idea what i'm doing I asked you (Dakotazeb)for help.
There is no thunder stealing more like a HOT potato.
You just saved me a lot of typing thanks:thumbsup:

[fourtrax]

I am probably in. Must see how fits schedule. More later.
If I come I can show up with a dog or three.

[jeffstally]

I am in pending a birth. The wife is due April 7th.

Are people running flushers or pointers or both?

[Dakotazeb]

We welcome both flushers and pointers. At this time it would appear there are more pointers. Depending on how we structure things we may try to run flushers and pointers separate.

[Tbear]

My girlfreind and I are in. You can put me with the flushers. :cheers: Cant wait for April 2nd

[Dakotazeb]

My girlfreind and I are in. You can put me with the flushers. :cheers: Cant wait for April 2nd

Good. Is your girl friend going to hunt too? Just trying to keep a head count.

[Tbear]

Yes my girlfreind and I will both hunt. 1dog

[waterdog09]

Count me in, as of right now I don't have any scheduling issues that I know of....I will fall into the flushers as well, 1 lab...

[jeffstally]

I will have 2 flushers and a young red setter.

[Dakotazeb]

Since we are unsure how this event if going to be formatted I would just like everyone with multiple dogs to be aware that you may, or may not, be able to run all your dogs. A lot is going to depend on how many people we end up with. Lee and I are hoping to get over to the preserve before April 2nd to get a better idea of how we can structure the hunt. Bear in mind that this will not be like a normal hunt for wild birds. We are dealing with planted birds in small (40 acre) parcels. Lots of unknowns at this point but we hope to have all the answers as we get closed to the date.

Right now I have a tally of 11 hunters, all with at least 1 dog. And there are 3 others with multiple dogs that might show up.

[GustavDaGSP]

Let's just skip hunting and see who can drink the most beer in one sitting......
:cheers:

[jeffstally]

I only plan on running my springers. The setter is too young for that much commotion.

[Lazlo]

Let's just skip hunting and see who can drink the most beer in one sitting......
:cheers:

That would be fun..... But who would drive the sober bus home......:thumbsup:

[UGUIDE]

Let's just skip hunting and see who can drink the most beer in one sitting......
:cheers:

No contest.....that would be Webguy........

:cheers:

[Uncle Buck]

Uncle Buck is a possible. I hope to be breeding a female in Rice Lake Wisconsin about then and have to check my NAVHDA schedule, but I have driven by that preserve countless times.

[UGUIDE]

I hope to be breeding a female in Rice Lake Wisconsin about then

Buck, aren't you too old to be having any more kids:D

(Sorry, just could not help myself)

[Dakotazeb]

Uncle Buck is a possible. I hope to be breeding a female in Rice Lake Wisconsin about then and have to check my NAVHDA schedule, but I have driven by that preserve countless times.

I tried breeding a female in Wisconsin about 30 years ago. FORTUNATELY for me, she didn't take!! :o

[UGUIDE]

I tried breeding a female in Wisconsin about 30 years ago. FORTUNATELY for me, she didn't take!! :o

Blessings on your day sir:)

[goldeneye]

I tried breeding a female in Wisconsin about 30 years ago. FORTUNATELY for me, she didn't take!! :o

The thread has really went south now:rolleyes:

Buck look forward to seeing you :thumbsup:

[onpoint]

Funny thing about the weather in that area of Minnesota at that time of year. Even March can bring massive snow storms or like a number of years back. Tornado's struck Comfrey Mn and St. Peter in March.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1998_Comfrey_%E2%80%93_St._Peter_tornado_outbreak

Heck I seen Tornado's strike the west metro in the early spring and a day later. The damaged homes were covered with snow..LOL.

You guys best pack everything from your parka to your Bermuda shorts..:laugh::laugh::laugh:

[Dakotazeb]

Funny thing about the weather in that area of Minnesota at that time of year. Even March can bring massive snow storms or like a number of years back. Tornado's struck Comfrey Mn and St. Peter in March.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1998_Comfrey_%E2%80%93_St._Peter_tornado_outbreak

Heck I seen Tornado's strike the west metro in the early spring and a day later. The damaged homes were covered with snow..LOL.

You guys best pack everything from your parka to your Bermuda shorts..:laugh::laugh::laugh:

Oh, believe me, we have discussed the weather and if all the current snow will be gone. But you just have to set a date and go for it. If we try to wait for the perfect day it will never happen. As I believe, goldeneye stated earlier, we do have a alternative date of April 16th if we are unable to do it on the 2nd.

[onpoint]

Oh, believe me, we have discussed the weather and if all the current snow will be gone. But you just have to set a date and go for it. If we try to wait for the perfect day it will never happen. As I believe, goldeneye stated earlier, we do have a alternative date of April 16th if we are unable to do it on the 2nd.

Oh I agree 100%. I was just goofing around with Minnesotans crazy weather. You guys are doing a great job setting up the get together. I commend you all.

[FCSpringer]

Figures, the alt is my last trial weekend.:D 23rd I am open. Going to Ohio March 5th and finish up in MN that alt weekend. Have fun fellas. I will hopefully make the next one if it's not in March and April.:cheers:

[Dakotazeb]

Ken, that alternative date of April 16th is not in stone. We could consider the 23rd. I think goldeneye was concerned that if we got it too late that the farmers would be in the field. But I don't know how many of the guys coming are actually farmers. With all this snow April 2nd is seeming more improbable. but doing this at the preserve means we have to do it before April 30th. I have trials April 9th and 30th.

Guess it's best if we see how things are looking around mid March. We should have a better idea if April 2nd is totally out.

[goldeneye]

Don't worry I can always bring the boat and a few phez decoys if the spring melt a concern. We'll get them one way or another. :thumbsup:

[GustavDaGSP]

What a weekend this kind of weather will help are birds a bit :thumbsup: if this keeps up we will have hardly any snow on the ground (fingers crossed) for are hunt in april:D

[FCSpringer]

No kidding, I think we lost half already.:thumbsup: Dirt is showing every where.:cheers:

[mnbandit32]

I might be interested in this. I will know more as the time gets closer. Sounds like fun though.

[goldeneye]

I might be interested in this. I will know more as the time gets closer. Sounds like fun though.

Hope you can make it.

I'll call soon and see how things are looking down there and will post any updates I get.

[FCSpringer]

I guess I will keep praying for a slow thaw:D see you the last week end in April.:thumbsup:

[goldeneye]

see you the last week end in April.:thumbsup:

FC
if your going to the game preserve with us it's April 2.
I would hate to have you miss it.

[Dakotazeb]

Lee,
I was questioning FC's post also but I think what he was getting at was he is hoping for a slow thaw so we have to postpone the event until late April. Right FC?????

[Dakotazeb]

With this latest snow it looks like it could put our April 2nd date in jeopardy.

[Tbear]

I was so excited to see some grass and cattails in my backyard. 2 days later they are gone! I hope we luck out and get another week of 40 and 50 degree weather. I dont think the birds would mind.

[jeffstally]

There's still a lot of time left. We could get some nice weather to melt the snow in time.

[GustavDaGSP]

Plenty of time i bet it will be 85 and sunny come april 2 :D

[FCSpringer]

Lee,
I was questioning FC's post also but I think what he was getting at was he is hoping for a slow thaw so we have to postpone the event until late April. Right FC?????


Yep.:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::D Lord please keep it cold and snowy till River can go.:p We have another foot comeing.:D

[FCSpringer]

FC
if your going to the game preserve with us it's April 2.
I would hate to have you miss it.


Yea I know, thats why I am doing snow dances in the front yard, so you end up waiting till the 26th.:D I'll keep dancing.

[Dakotazeb]

Yea I know, thats why I am doing snow dances in the front yard, so you end up waiting till the 26th.:D I'll keep dancing.

Ken, don't you mean the 23rd??? The 26th is on a Tuesday. I think your snow dances are starting to effect your brain!! :D

[Tbear]

I think its going to all melt in time! We might need hip boots but I dont think there is going to be much for snow. Forcast if for possible rain next week and some High temps in the low 40s. Now I just need to win a new gun at the Rice County PF banquet next weekend.

[goldeneye]

It's been a long wait but I hope your right TBear. As we get a little closer I'll keep you guys updated.

@Zeb ( I think your snow dances are starting to effect your brain!! )LOL:D

[Dakotazeb]

I plan to stop at the Minnesota Heartland Preserve by Granite Falls next Wednesday and check things out. I give a report when I get back.

[Dakotazeb]

I stopped at the Minnesota Heartland Preserve this afternoon and visited with a couple of the guys. They were very friendly and more than willing to do whatever we want. Very accommodating. There is still quite a bit of snow there and they aren't letting anyone hunt at this time. Whether the fields will be okay by April 2nd is difficult to determine at this time. I am going to call them in a week to see how it looks and we will have to make a decision at that time.

I have a tentative format of how we could run our event and will post that later. I'll also post the list of guys that have either said they would come or that indicated they might come.

[FCSpringer]

Have fun fellas. Yes I meant the last week in April. I will be unable to attend your earlier dates. Ken.

PS My brain is saying as long as your placing, keep trialing and make my dog a FC.:D

[Dakotazeb]

We first and foremost want to make this get together a fun event for all and an opportunity to personally meet one another. We also want to hold the event in a manner that when you are not in the field that you will have the opportunity to watch the other hunters and their dogs work. Since we have quite a few different breeds watching some of the other dogs should be fun. This is not a competition, simply and opportunity to get your dog in the field and shoot a few roosters. In order to have some semblance of order we so need a format for the event and a few simple rules. The following is what we have come up with:

The UPH Hunt

The hunt will take place at the Minnesota Heartland Preserve near Granite Falls, MN on April 2, 2011.

The Agenda

11:00 – Noon: We will have a lunch in the lodge and also discuss the format for the hunt and hunting safety.
Noon - 12:30: We will get organized and began the hunts.
After the Hunt: Time for beer/whiskey and socializing.

The Hunt

1. The hunts will take place on 2 fields approximately 40 acres in size.
2. We will run the fields in “braces” (consisting of 2 hunters per field). Each hunter will be allowed 1 dog, unless the bracemates agree to letting one or each of the hunters in that brace to use more than 1 dog.
3. The preserve will plant 8 pheasants in each field.
4. Once the birds are planted the 2 hunters will be allowed to hunt the field for 30 minutes or until the 8 pheasants are shot, which ever comes first. Additional time may be allowed to harvest all 8 birds.
5. Each hunter will shoot their own 4 birds, unless they agree to let their bracemate and dog(s) help them harvest the remainder of their birds.
6. Once the 8 birds have been harvested the hunters shall leash their dogs and leave the field. Then 8 more pheasants are planted for the next brace of hunters.
7. Hunters will not be allowed to watch the birds being planted prior running their brace.

The above format will allow those hunters not running a brace the opportunity to watch the other hunters and dogs work their respective fields.

Safety is of utmost importance.
1. All hunters will be required to wear and orange hat and one piece of orange apparel above the waist.
2. No shooting of birds on the ground.
3. If a bird flushes and for any reason a completely safe shot cannot be taken please let the bird go.

Remember, we are all here to have an enjoyable day in the field. Please respect your fellow hunters, and the employees, grounds & facilities of the preserve.

[Tbear]

I think thats a great format. What if someone does not have a dog? Im bringing my girlfreind and only 1 dog. Can we have someone run there dog with us and not have a gun? I really want another dog!

[Dakotazeb]

Here is the list of hunters I have that have said they are coming or possibly coming. Please let me know if there are any changes or omissions. I should have added to my previous post that the cost for the birds at the preserve is $17.50 per bird. $70 for your 4 birds.

Hunters

goldeneye English Pointer
goldeneye's wife (Julie) English Pointer
Dakotazeb Brittany
GustavDaGSP German Shorthair
Teal Dog Lab
Lazlo Vizsla
Fourtrax French Brittany
Jeffstally Springer/Red Setter
Tbear Lab
Tbear's girl friend Lab
Waterdog Lab

Possible Hunters

FCSpringer Springer
Mr Hyde Pudelpointer
Onpoint Weimeraner
Uncle Buck Pudelpointer
mnbandit32 ?

[Dakotazeb]

I think thats a great format. What if someone does not have a dog? Im bringing my girlfreind and only 1 dog. Can we have someone run there dog with us and not have a gun? I really want another dog!

If you want to be in the field at the same time as your girl friend and want someone to go along and be a dog handler I don't see that as a problem. You can pick whomever you would want. It would give you a chance to see a different breed work.

[FCSpringer]

Sounds fun George. If it works out and I can go, I will show up for moral suport.:D I will not run a dog. I may mess around with a couple short training excersizes after everyone is done if time and situation permits. It would be nice to just meet everyone. I will guard the beer while you guys are gone. But count me out for birds and a hunt.

[GustavDaGSP]

Zeb- Looks great and i think this will be a good time had by all ! Seems like this has been the longest wait for something ever... I am willing to run my dog with another hunter and their dog i would rather it be a pointer and hopefully my young dog can learn a thing or two! tick tock tick tock :cheers:
cant wait boys/girls!

[goldeneye]

I think thats a great format. What if someone does not have a dog? Im bringing my girlfreind and only 1 dog. Can we have someone run there dog with us and not have a gun? I really want another dog!

This would be a great chance for your GF to hunt with what ever dog she wants. Let her pick the dog. If she wants she can tag along with us shoot a bird or two. I just hope after this looooong winter my dog stills remembers a few things.
Tick tock Tick tock:cheers: LOL Gustav

Guide lines are well written Zeb. :thumbsup:

[Tbear]

Goldeneye,
Thats exactly what I am going to let her do. My dog and I are going to hopefully work all our bugs out the weekend before. My PF chaper called me yesterday and asked if I would guide 4 Vetrans on a hunt at Caribou Gun Club. 2 weekends in a row i don't think it gets any better!

[GustavDaGSP]

Goldeneye,
Thats exactly what I am going to let her do. My dog and I are going to hopefully work all our bugs out the weekend before. My PF chaper called me yesterday and asked if I would guide 4 Vetrans on a hunt at Caribou Gun Club. 2 weekends in a row i don't think it gets any better!

Great tbear is going to have some practice in before caribou is a good little outfit gus got his first birds from there ,zeb is a pro! im just a dork with a GSP lets go team 25/2.5 year old shorthair :laugh:
No doesnt matter to me really this why i got on this site to meet some of u guys hope u like me and learn some things for ya. Im guessing it takes me and gus until dark to get are birds probably not the dogs fault but mine for being a crack shot i mean crap shot :cheers:
Ill be on the river this weekend and catching some eyes for a little distraction until april 2...

[Dakotazeb]

zeb is a pro!

Mitch, you are really sucking up here. Pro, No. Just old and experienced. :)

[goldeneye]

Has anyone heard is UGUIDE and WEB Guy going to show up?
I'll send them both a e-mail. I think that is everyone one the list then? Right:confused:

[FCSpringer]

What is your for sure date?

[GustavDaGSP]

Mitch, you are really sucking up here. Pro, No. Just old and experienced. :)

well maybe.... But if i say i know all and im a pro u guys will soon find out thats a big lie :D

[Dakotazeb]

I stopped at the Minnesota Heartland Preserve this afternoon and visited with a couple of the guys. They were very friendly and more than willing to do whatever we want. Very accommodating. There is still quite a bit of snow there and they aren't letting anyone hunt at this time. Whether the fields will be okay by April 2nd is difficult to determine at this time. I am going to call them in a week to see how it looks and we will have to make a decision at that time.

Ken, you might have missed the above post. I'll be contacting them next week to see how conditions are. I think we will have to make a decision at that time.

[Dakotazeb]

I see that webguy has posted our event on the UPH home page. Cool! :cheers:

[Tbear]

I see that webguy has posted our event on the UPH home page. Cool! :cheers:

Very Cool! I like the Pic I might be bias.:D

[FCSpringer]

Ken, you might have missed the above post. I'll be contacting them next week to see how conditions are. I think we will have to make a decision at that time.

Ahh 10-4 thanks

[goldeneye]

Very Cool! I like the Pic I might be bias.:D

UPH Poster child :D

Uguide will be farming in SD and WebGuy said maybe? I tried to bribe him to show? We'll see how good that worked.

[goldeneye]

I hope were ready the dog did great on retrieves. We needs to work on holding point a bit more I see this year. (He did a couple catwalks on birds but let me flush them) all and all I am happy he remembered how to hunt after the long winter.:cheers: Hope to see you all soon in Granite Falls.

http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac41/goldeneye3400/springmorning018.jpg

[Dakotazeb]

Lee, nice pic. Where were you at?

[FCSpringer]

I hope were ready the dog did great on retrieves. We needs to work on holding point a bit more I see this year. (He did a couple catwalks on birds but let me flush them) all and all I am happy he remembered how to hunt after the long winter.:cheers: Hope to see you all soon in Granite Falls.

http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac41/goldeneye3400/springmorning018.jpg

I think he was at Caribou, Gold I thought you had a lab by the avatar. Nice pic and good to see you have the Lady involved.:thumbsup:

[goldeneye]

Flint is way to skinny to be a Lab. I may have to change the pic.:confused:

We were at my friends farm less then 1/2 mile from my house. We ran (Tealdog) and two shorthair pups. The grass is short so we placed hay over the birds which worked really good.

[Dakotazeb]

What did you use for birds? Did you have to get that special permit that MN has?

[jeffstally]

Flint is way to skinny to be a Lab. I may have to change the pic.:confused:

We were at my friends farm less then 1/2 mile from my house. We ran (Tealdog) and two shorthair pups. The grass is short so we placed hay over the birds which worked really good.

I thought you had a lab too. It just looks like it in your avatar.

[fourtrax]

DakotaZeb & ALL,
I definitely plan on attending the April 2nd hunt. Been working lots of O.T.
I would be happy to be a dog handler if someone needs an extra dog afield.
I plan on coming with one dog. Could travel with two if requested to do so.
Looking forward to this event after a brutal winter.
If date is switched let me know asap on here or better yet a PM.
I will probably travel down in the wee hours FRiday night / Sat. morning.
It is 4 hours from my place to Mpls. area. I think I must be looking at about 6 hours DRIVING time as my best estimate.
George,
Will probably leave Victor home. He is my most experienced dog but does not care for pen raised birds. He points them, then just steps in & grabs them.
Wild birds he behaves himself. Will bring either Chase or Grady.

[goldeneye]

I thought you had a lab too. It just looks like it in your avatar.

I am sad that I miss represented the pup. I changed the Avatar.

http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac41/goldeneye3400/fathersday10015-1.jpg


Zeb we used Chuckers and yes to the dog training permit.

[jeffstally]

I am sad that I miss represented the pup. I changed the Avatar.

http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac41/goldeneye3400/fathersday10015-1.jpg


Zeb we used Chuckers and yes to the dog training permit.

There ya go!

[webguy]

I see that webguy has posted our event on the UPH home page. Cool! :cheers:

If you guys want to email me a photo or 2 of your dogs, I can put that up as well. Let me know if you have any updates for me. Email me at info@ultimateoutdoornetwork.com

[Dakotazeb]

Looks like this weather just won't let up. Earlier it looked like this latest crap was going to miss us out here in Aberdeen but now they are saying we could get 4-8 inches of snow. :mad:

I checked the forecast for Granite Falls and it doesn't appear they are going to get much, maybe 1-3 inches. Let's hope that holds true.

[teal dog]

it was a long winter ive been keeping busy with teal dog :):cheers:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwwkkKRvm8Q

[goldeneye]

it was a long winter ive been keeping busy with teal dog :):cheers:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwwkkKRvm8Q

I hope we can find a use for that dog after the hunt April 2:beer:
:mad:Snow go away:mad:

[Dakotazeb]

teal dog, is that really your lab or is it just something you found on youtube.com? You have to come clean here!

[FCSpringer]

ummbaaa, ummmbaaabaa, wammmbaaaa, wambaabaaa, snooooowwwaaaa, ummmmbaabaaa, Snow dance is still working. See you on the last weekend in April :D.

[Dakotazeb]

ummbaaa, ummmbaaabaa, wammmbaaaa, wambaabaaa, snooooowwwaaaa, ummmmbaabaaa, Snow dance is still working. See you on the last weekend in April :D.

Funny ha, ha! You won't see me the last weekend in April unless you come to the NSTRA trial in ND.

[Lazlo]

hey think about it.... it's a get together no matter what! Dogs don't care about the weather. Unless it's a blizzard and we can't get there.

[Dakotazeb]

hey think about it.... it's a get together no matter what! Dogs don't care about the weather. Unless it's a blizzard and we can't get there.

I wish it was that easy. But the preserve may not be open for business due to the snow cover. I'll be calling the preserve tomorrow and see what they have to say. Stay tuned.

[teal dog]

teal dog, is that really your lab or is it just something you found on youtube.com? You have to come clean here!


That is my pup dani shes 10 months you tube was the only way i could post my video on here

http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac41/goldeneye3400/2.jpg

[Dakotazeb]

We were going to make a decision on the UPH Hunt by now but the weather has really thrown a wrench into things. I did visit with the Minnesota Heartland Preserve today and conditions are not good at this time. The forecast for the area is cold temps until the middle of next week so we likely will see little melting between now and then. The people at the preserve were not real optimistic about April 2nd. I have visited with Lee and we have decided to wait until the middle of next week before we make a final decision. If we are forced to cancel the April 2nd date our backup date is April 16th.

We appreciate everyone's patience in this matter but Mother Nature has really played a dirty trick on us. We would appreciate hearing from all the were planning to come and get your thoughts. So let us know.

In the meantime, pray for sun and warm temps! :)

[jeffstally]

I personally would LOVE for it to be delayed. I think it would be quite sloppy with the weather the way its been. Plus, I got snookered into working on the 2nd and I have been quite bummed about not being able to make it.

[Lazlo]

Whatever u decide I will try to work with. Maple syrup time!

[goldeneye]

We appreciate everyone's patience in this matter but Mother Nature has really played a dirty trick on us. We would appreciate hearing from all that were planning to come and get your thoughts. So let us know.

What are the thoughts of others? I hope weather is good and we can run dogs April 2 but I would be there on the 16 also. Either weekend is good for me.

Maybe we could move the starting time up and have a pancake breakfast and Lazlo can bring the syrup:D Love that home made stuff:thumbsup:

[Lazlo]

What are the thoughts of others? I hope weather is good and we can run dogs April 2 but I would be there on the 16 also. Either weekend is good for me.

Maybe we could move the starting time up and have a pancake breakfast and Lazlo can bring the syrup:D Love that home made stuff:thumbsup:

I have farm fresh eggs too!
I will bring u a jar but it will have to be from 2010 not cooking yet the 2011. Heck it isn't even running good ....froze solid!

lazlo

[Tbear]

I dont think the 16th will work for me. Sorry guys. I cant believe they are not open to the best of my knowledge most of the other preserves are. Im going to one tomorrow and I know Horse and Hunt said they were in full swing. Let me know the final decesion and I will see what I can work out.

[GustavDaGSP]

I think no matter what its going to be wet and sloppy ! I would prefer the 2nd but if it does work for the group then the 16th it is :cheers:

[JMc]

Wish I could join you guys and someday I'll head up that way...but I have to attend the PROM with my wife who happens to be a senior sponsor this year. LUCKY ME!

[goldeneye]

I dont think the 16th will work for me. Sorry guys. I cant believe they are not open to the best of my knowledge most of the other preserves are. Im going to one tomorrow and I know Horse and Hunt said they were in full swing. Let me know the final decesion and I will see what I can work out.

We have not changed the date as of yet this is more of a heads up. They got more snow then we did this year and with the slow melt this week?? We are just trying to keep all informed. We will call again early next week and should know by Wed.

[webguy]

Wish I could join you guys and someday I'll head up that way...but I have to attend the PROM with my wife who happens to be a senior sponsor this year. LUCKY ME!

Atta boy Jim!

[Uncle Buck]

Not positive, but relative to where they got heavy snow in N.E. SD this week, Granite Falls could have received 6+".

[waterdog09]

Well Tbear and I got back from our hunt with the troops for our local PF chapter, we were at Caribou gun club in Le Sueur, and the cover was not to bad, the fields were a little wet depending on where they were. Some of the fields had a little bit of snow in them but most were clear of snow. I don't know what the melting is like down in granite, but where we were they had plenty of stuff to hunt and we had a group of 50 hunters, and they were using 6 different fields to hunt all of us. Tbear and I didn't get to guide a hunt because 6 people didn't show up because they were sick, so our secretary gave each of us 2 birds out in a field to go by ourselves. Well needless to say not a shot was fired and we got 3 out of 4, the one bird was smart and ran to the end of the field and flew, the others decided to try there luck holding really tight, and well they got caught. It was a great day though, hope we still get to go next weekend!

[Dakotazeb]

I spoke with the Minnesota Heartland Preserve today and the ground is still totally white there. They would rather that we not come this weekend and try it again on the 16th. So I called and visited with goldeneye and we agreed to officially cancel the UPH Hunt for April 2nd and have re-scheduled it for April 16th. Obviously the 16th is also subject to weather so we will just have to see how everything works out.

[Lazlo]

"life as lazlo knew it ....is over!"

[Tbear]

Stupid Snow!!!!!!!:mad:

[goldeneye]

"life as lazlo knew it ....is over!"

Really that bad ha?:confused: That would just mean more Maple syrup right:D


Tbear
hope things change and you can make it.
It's just when the owner of the preserve recommends that we wait I think we should listen to him.

Hope the change works for all it's been a long wait "Tick Tock" "Tick Tock" (Gustava) two more weeks:mad:
IF you guys do any training before hand bring the camara. Post a couple pics.

[GustavDaGSP]

Goldeneye/Zeb 16th works for me still tick tock tick tock! This is better for me i think i need these two weeks to make sure my dog is ready he's been holding point pretty well for 2 1/2yr. old pup!

:beer:

[Tbear]

I hope I can as well. Will see as the time gets closer. I think im going to go shoot some birds at the Horse and Hunt this weekend. Gota love winning a free 10bird hunt. Ill take pics.

[jeffstally]

I will be there!

[GustavDaGSP]

Great 25 yrs old go to the doc for chest pain this afternoon just a call about 10 min tests are back and go get a ct scan Fml..

[jeffstally]

Great 25 yrs old go to the doc for chest pain this afternoon just a call about 10 min tests are back and go get a ct scan Fml..

That's no fun. What are they thinking? Are they saying heart problems? At 25?

[GustavDaGSP]

Just got home from methodist hospital ct scan came back good no clot in the lung :thumbsup: Got to go to the clinic today for a stress test i guess its time for me to take it easy...

[GustavDaGSP]

Oh and dont count me out yet for are UPH hunt i still plan on being there :D

[FCSpringer]

G GSP, glad to hear your feeling OK. Thoughts sent out to you and your family. Hope you get it sorted out. Take Care

[Dakotazeb]

Mitch, hope all is okay. See you on the 16th.

[goldeneye]

G GSP, glad to hear your feeling OK. Thoughts sent out to you and your family. Hope you get it sorted out. Take Care


Hope things are better also.
If life was easy it wouldn't be any fun.

[teal dog]

i will also be there :thumbsup:

[GustavDaGSP]

Thanks everybody! got some meds takin it easy and waiting on my test results from the echdiagram i took this afternoon ! :beer:

[UGUIDE]

I spoke with the Minnesota Heartland Preserve today and the ground is still totally white there. They would rather that we not come this weekend and try it again on the 16th. So I called and visited with goldeneye and we agreed to officially cancel the UPH Hunt for April 2nd and have re-scheduled it for April 16th. Obviously the 16th is also subject to weather so we will just have to see how everything works out.

That's great, I couldn't make it this weekend but maybe I can on the 16th. Will, put in the calendar.

[Dakota Swede]

Do you have room for another guy and his dog? It sounds like alot of fun. I would like to join in if I could.

[Dakotazeb]

Hey Swede, shouldn't be a problem. Love to have you join us. Especially another SD guy so I have some company and soneone to help ward off all the Minnesotans. :) I thought you were kidding on your location of Unityville, SD. I've never heard of it. But it does exist, just north of Salem. I have a good friend here in Aberdeen that is originally from the Salem area.

I'll be taking a head count as we get closer.

[goldeneye]

Do you have room for another guy and his dog? It sounds like alot of fun. I would like to join in if I could.

Welcome aboard :thumbsup:
What kind of dog do you have?

[FCSpringer]

Dang, I will miss by one week. unless we get one more 20" snow.:D Gotta go to the last midwest trial in Brainerd to get the Odester back. Have a good one guys.

[Tbear]

I moves some things around and will be attending.:D Im not sure the Girlfreind will make it. I will let you know when the time gets a little closer.

[goldeneye]

I moves some things around and will be attending.:D Im not sure the Girlfreind will make it. I will let you know when the time gets a little closer.

:thumbsup: Good to hear

[Dakotazeb]

Would everyone that plans to be at the Minnesota Heartland Preserve for the UPH Hunt on April 16th please PM me the following information:

User Name

Real Name (first & last)

Name of Dog

Breed of Dog

Actual names will not be posted on the web site. I'm asking for this so I can make up some name tags.

[UGUIDE]

DZ, PM sent. I am planning on attending the event and hitting it on the way back from the SD farm after a week of habitat work.

I plan to bring UGUIDE hats for eveyone so please let me know time/location and headcount for the 16th event. Thanks for setting this up.

[jeffstally]

DZ, PM sent. I am planning on attending the event and hitting it on the way back from the SD farm after a week of habitat work.

I plan to bring UGUIDE hats for eveyone so please let me know time/location and headcount for the 16th event. Thanks for setting this up.

Cool! Didn't somebody make up some UPH stickers too or is that still in the works?

[FCSpringer]

Hey George I will work on Ellies flush for you when I am in Brainerd. See if we can fix that problem.:D:cheers: Hope it does not rain and you guys will have decent weather.

[Dakotazeb]

Hey George I will work on Ellies flush for you when I am in Brainerd. See if we can fix that problem.:D:cheers: Hope it does not rain and you guys will have decent weather.

FC, she will still be at Pine Shadows when you are there. Stop and give her a hug for me. Elle will miss the UPH Hunt in Granite Falls but that means my older Brittany, Mattie will be able to go.

[GustavDaGSP]

Zeb what is pine shadows :confused:

[Dakotazeb]

Pine Shadows Kennels by Brainerd. http://pineshadows.com/

I took Elle, my 2 year old Brittany, up there for some training on the recommendation of FCSpringer. I have a delivery issue with her as she wants to drop birds 4-5 feet short of me on the retrieve. It's killing me in the NSTRA trials.

[Dakotazeb]

Okay people, we need to start making final plans for the UPH Hunt. But first I need to know who all is coming.

These are the names that have commited to coming:

Dakotazeb
goldeneye
goldeneye's wife
GustvaDaGSP
fourtax
tealdog
jeffstally
tbear
Uguide

The following are those that have previous indicated they may attend or at least had an interest in attending:

Lazlo
Waterdog
Mr Hyde
onpoint
Uncle buck
mnbandit32
Dakota Swede

If there is anyone not listed that would like to come please let me know. Shoot me a PM.

[GustavDaGSP]

Oic cool hope all goes well for her im sure it will :thumbsup:
Im sure with this weather the heartland perserve's cover should be in way better shape than are orignal date!

[goldeneye]

@ Jeffstally what ever happened with the new born? Boy / Girl Will there be cigars to be passed out that day?:cheers:

Will there be more ladies showing up?? It looks like i'm bringing a sheep to the wolves den with all you guys:D

We have forgotten WebGuy on the list he has been a maybe for awhile.

[Dakotazeb]

Will there be more ladies showing up?? It looks like i'm bringing a sheep to the wolves den with all you guys:D

And a good looking sheep she is! :D You sure you want to bring her?

[jeffstally]

@ Jeffstally what ever happened with the new born? Boy / Girl Will there be cigars to be passed out that day?:cheers:

Will there be more ladies showing up?? It looks like i'm bringing a sheep to the wolves den with all you guys:D

We have forgotten WebGuy on the list he has been a maybe for awhile.

No baby yet. She was due today. We have an appointment with the doc tomorrow. My wife will probably be induced over the weekend.

We already know that it is a girl but are still working on names.

I will post a pic when she is born. I hope she likes dogs.....

[FCSpringer]

No baby yet. She was due today. We have an appointment with the doc tomorrow. My wife will probably be induced over the weekend.

We already know that it is a girl but are still working on names.

I will post a pic when she is born. I hope she likes dogs.....

LOL she will, good luck and hope all goes well. Get that new outdoors women born.:thumbsup: Congrats Jeff.

[jeffstally]

LOL she will, good luck and hope all goes well. Get that new outdoors women born.:thumbsup: Congrats Jeff.

Thanks Ken!

[FCSpringer]

PS training starting. I would love to have you come. Some week night that works and a weekend day. Sundays for a bit:D till I finish the project from you know where. Big job. Grateful for the work though. We all will have to get together later for a training fun day as well. When you dirt farmers are watching things grow and everyone is done competing.:thumbsup: Thats the last go for my dog this spring on that weekend.:( wish I could be there it sounds like a blast.:10sign:

[goldeneye]

And a good looking sheep she is! :D You sure you want to bring her?

Leave her at home yea right. She would beat me then take the dog and leave for Granite Falls.

@ Jeffstally Good luck to you. Hope the best for the family. Can't wait for pictures. :thumbsup:

[jeffstally]

PS training starting. I would love to have you come. Some week night that works and a weekend day. Sundays for a bit:D till I finish the project from you know where. Big job. Grateful for the work though. We all will have to get together later for a training fun day as well. When you dirt farmers are watching things grow and everyone is done competing.:thumbsup: Thats the last go for my dog this spring on that weekend.:( wish I could be there it sounds like a blast.:10sign:

As soon as things settle down around here I will definately come and run some dogs with you.

I am planning on attending the get together, but then I better lay low for a week or three.

[Dakotazeb]

I'm still waiting to hear from several members and will send them a PM today to see if they are coming.

I want everyone to remember the cost for the hunt at the Minnesota Heartland Preserve with be $70 ($17.50 per bird, 4 bird minimum).

The plan is still to meet at the preserve around 11:00 AM, have some lunch and time to get to know one another. As for the lunch. Because our group is quite small and the preserve does not have food available, goldeneye and I have decided to bring lunch for everyone. We are planning on Sloppy Joe's, chips, a brownie or some type of bar and some bottled water. We will just charge everyone enough to cover our expenses. Shouldn't be more than $4-5 a person. Cheaper than having something catered. Does that sound okay to everyone???

As we get closer next week I will post all the final details.

[GustavDaGSP]

Zeb-Sounds good to me I love sloppy joe's :D

[GustavDaGSP]

Zeb- sense I helped start this i would be willing to bring soda and chips to help let me know! :cheers:

[UGUIDE]

Zeb, not sure if this matters or not but my gun is at the cabin for turkey season and I won't have a dog since I will be coming from the farm so unless you guys NEED a shooter it looks like I will be a full time spectator. Hope that's alright. Feel free to put me to work with event tasks when I'm onsite.

[Dakotazeb]

Zeb, not sure if this matters or not but my gun is at the cabin for turkey season and I won't have a dog since I will be coming from the farm so unless you guys NEED a shooter it looks like I will be a full time spectator. Hope that's alright. Feel free to put me to work with event tasks when I'm onsite.

We will see when we get there but I'm sure we can find you a gun and someone to run their dog for you if you would like to shoot a few birds.

[GustavDaGSP]

So i will be bringing soda and chips what kind of soda do you all like i was thinking Coke & Mtn. Dew if anybody likes anything else let me know ?

[UGUIDE]

We will see when we get there but I'm sure we can find you a gun and someone to run their dog for you if you would like to shoot a few birds.

That would be fun. I may make it to the shack this weekend to hinge cut some trees and if so I will throw the gun in the car.

[goldeneye]

So i will be bringing soda and chips what kind of soda do you all like i was thinking Coke & Mtn. Dew if anybody likes anything else let me know ?

That will be fine with me.



@ UGUIDE shoot my gun I was thinking with all these pointing dogs I would like to see if my dog would back point if not I may want to work on that. So you can shoot my birds that would be great. (Don't miss there expensive:D)
Then if it works I would love to get a picture of the pup backing point.:thumbsup:

[GustavDaGSP]

Im with ya "Goldeneye" I will finally have a camera and will be takin picture's of the whole day hopefully :D

[hen,hen,ROOSTER!!!]

Have some fellow UPHer fun for me - wish it wasn't so far away... :cheers:

[GustavDaGSP]

Have some fellow UPHer fun for me - wish it wasn't so far away... :cheers:

Well i am apperently the picture guy so we will have pictures to follow !

TICK TOCK TICK TOCK is it saturday yet? :laugh:

[Dakotazeb]

Okay people here's the official scoop for this coming Saturday, April 16th.

Minnesota Heartland Preserve
Granite Falls, MN
Located 1 1/2 miles north of Hwy. 212 on Hwy 23. The lodge is on the west side of the Hwy. You can't miss it.
http://www.minnesotaheartlandpreserve.com/

Plan to arrive at 11:00 AM. We will have a "Meet & Greet", time for some lunch and then decide how we want to handle the hunts.

If anyone is interested in shooting a round of trap prior to the hunt that is available at the lodge also. I think $8 for a round of 25. Bring your own shells or they have some there. I think it would kind of fun to shoot a round prior to taking to the field.

Make sure to wear Blaze Orange. It is a requirement of the preserve.

Lunch will be served between 11:00 & Noon. Sloppy Joe's, chips, brownies and beverage (pop & water). Cost will $3. Can't beat that!

Remember, SAFETY, SAFETY, SAFETY! This can never be stressed enough.

Weather forecast at this time for Saturday is partly sunny, breezy and a high of 44.

Here is a list of who I have coming:
Dakotazeb
goldeneye
goldeneye's wife
GustavDaGSP
teal dog
Tbear
Tbear's girlfriend
Lazlo
jeffstally
fourtrax
UGUIDE
Dakota Swede
big jon

Anyone not on the list that wants to come, please do. Send me a PM or be there on Saturday.

[Lazlo]

Thanks for all your hard work for getting this together!

Lazlo

[GustavDaGSP]

http://www.weather.com/weather/wxdetail/USMN0311?dayNum=3 :eek:

[Tbear]

http://www.weather.com/weather/wxdetail/USMN0311?dayNum=3 :eek:

I love it:thumbsup: Nothing better than cold weather for the dog! That is also better than 70s I think I would just be watching at that point.

[GustavDaGSP]

I agree better for the dogs its just that time of the year when the weather changes in a second i thought it was funny i have been watching the weather sense before are first planned trip and its been like a roller coaster!
:cheers:

[goldeneye]

I love it:thumbsup: Nothing better than cold weather for the dog! That is also better than 70s I think I would just be watching at that point.

My thin skinned dog is made for 70 deg's. I love hunting in a T-shirt.

Hope the weather changes for the better again.

[Dakotazeb]

It really sucks the big one! :mad:

Here's the current forecast for Granite Falls for Friday and Saturday from the National Weather Service:

Friday: Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Breezy, with a east northeast wind between 17 and 21 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night: Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday: A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Let's take a quick poll of those that are planning to come. Do you still want to do this, or not?

[GustavDaGSP]

My thin skinned dog is made for 70 deg's. I love hunting in a T-shirt.

Hope the weather changes for the better again.

I agree i also have the thin skinned/skinny dog but funny how that doesnt matter when its cold found that out this year Gus didnt care if it was -10 i think the pointers run to hard for the the cold to catch up with them until they stop :D then they tremble when on point :thumbsup:

[goldeneye]

@ Zeb

I can be on short notice.

Teal dog will be spending the night Friday. Eating my food and keeping me up drinking. So I'm sure we'll be all jacked up ready to go with a pot of coffee in the morning. :D

I agree a date or time should be set up for our final decision. It's just the weather is changing so fast who knows what it will be like till Saturday.

Come On SunShine:cheers:

[fourtrax]

Keep me in the loop as to whether this event is a go or not.
If event does take place where is a place to stay near Granite Falls
for Saturday night.
I will be loading up for this tomorrow night (Thursday).
Will leave in the wee hours Saturday morning if we are going to do it.
I believe you have my phone # if necessary.

[Tbear]

I am in rain or shine. If we keep pushing it back it will never happen. The people tha predict the weather are a joke! it could be 50 and sunny. Weather people dont know there head from there a$$! If we change the date i am out. Spring is comming and i work weekends during the busy season. The dogs are only going to be out for 1hr max let go shoot some bird!

[fourtrax]

I will ready everything thurs eve. I can wave off up till Sat morning.
Would like to know by Friday eve whether it's a go or not. Will be working on
Thursday & Friday. If this is a go I would roll out about 4-5 am Saturday morn.
Or, if weather is adverse head down Friday after work.................................

forecasts will be zeroed in better by tomorrow afternoon.

[fourtrax]

I don't mind a little precip & wind. The Bretons can take it. I would rather see snow than rain, especially heavy rain.

[Dakotazeb]

There is a motel in Granite Falls called the Granite Falls Super Motel. It used to be a Super 8. There number is 320-564-4075.

There is also the Prairie's Edge Casino but it looks like they are full this weekend.

The preserve has a bunk house for $40 per night. You have bring your own bedding and towels.

[Lazlo]

I will be ready and so will the dog. I found myself unprepared out in ND my first year out there....NEVER AGAIN! Now I am always dry and my dogs are comfy..

[Dakotazeb]

Oh hell, let's forget about the weather and "Just Do It"! Worst case scenario is we have lunch, shoot the bull and drink some beer. :cheers:

See ya all there. Unless I wake up Saturday morning and the roads are all iced over. Then I might have to reconsider.

[jeffstally]

Oh hell, let's forget about the weather and "Just Do It"! Worst case scenario is we have lunch, shoot the bull and drink some beer. :cheers:

See ya all there. Unless I wake up Saturday morning and the roads are all iced over. Then I might have to reconsider.

+1 on that! It's not like we are going to be out in the weather all day.

[goldeneye]

The tribe has spoken I like it. :thumbsup:
If you guys with your thick skinned water loving labs can hunt in the rain so can my English Pointer and wife. :D :D :beer:
See you Sat.

FourTrax I sent you a PM.

[GustavDaGSP]

Count me in im game dress for it and everythig will be fine im gonna call grandma and have her nit Gus a nice sweater :laugh:

[Tbear]

The tribe has spoken I like it. :thumbsup:
If you guys with your thick skinned water loving labs can hunt in the rain so can my English Pointer and wife. :D :D :beer:
See you Sat.

FourTrax I sent you a PM.

That a guy:thumbsup: Your wife and my girlfreind can complain about how bad the weather is together.

[GustavDaGSP]

http://www.weather.com/weather/wxdetail/USMN0311?dayNum=2&&?=
Dont blink things could change again knock on wood......

[Dakotazeb]

Hopefully Granite doesn't get much snow. But I like the forecast of 46 degrees and PM Sun.

Here in Aberdeen the latest if we are to receive 5-8 inches of snow tomorrow and tomorrow night. Not sure how that will effect my trip over to Granite.

[fourtrax]

Will be down. one dog, two guns, one of me, driving wife's honda accord.
Will leave 4-5 am Sat morning...........
hopefully I can hit sheet after the drive.

been working 12- 14 hrs / day since end of January 6-7 days / week.
Will seem strange not to be @ work.

Goldeneye,
Am replying via PM...

[Uncle Buck]

I may make it. The weather is hardly good for anything else.

[Dakotazeb]

I may make it. The weather is hardly good for anything else.

Hey Buck. I've got your name tag already printed. :) Sure hope they are wrong about this weather. Only light rain here so far. I'll know a lot more in 24 hours.

[UGUIDE]

We're supposed to get 6-10 inches of snow tonight in Armour SD so the weather Sat has to be better than this. Got my gun and shells and hats. See you all at 11!!!!

[Dakotazeb]

Anyone ever here from webguy? I PM'd him but never heard back.

[webguy]

Anyone ever here from webguy? I PM'd him but never heard back.

I will be there guys. Thanks.

Ryan

[Dakotazeb]

I will be there guys. Thanks.

Ryan

Alright. Are you bringing presents for everyone? ;)

We've got 5" of wet heavy snow and it's still coming down. Sounds like most of it will be west of I29 so I hope Granite only gets a dusting. Suppose to be sunny and in the mid 40's tomorrow so it should melt fast.

I'm going to hit the road early in the AM regardless of conditions. Planned this for too long to be stopped now. Besides, I just finished making the Sloppy Joe mix and the vehicle it packed and ready to roll. See ya all there. I think we will have 14 if everyone shows up.

[GustavDaGSP]

Drive safe Zeb and everybody else cant wait to meet all of you guys/gals
:cheers: oh and the dog's :D

[goldeneye]

I will be there guys. Thanks.

Ryan


:thumbsup: See you all tommorow.

P.S.
Haven't even started packing

[Dakotazeb]

Just a reminder about lodging it you plan to stay in the Granite Falls area Saturday night. The Preserve has a bunk house you can stay at. It's $40 per night if there is 1-2 people or $100 for 4 people ($25 each). You need to bring your own bedding (sleeping bag & pillow) and a towel. I know fourtrax is planning to stay there Saturday night and would like someone to join him to cut down the cost.

Can you believe it. Less that 24 hours and we'll be shootin' some roosters! :thumbsup:

[jeffstally]

Hopefully its not this windy tomorrow!!!

[webguy]

Is anyone around the Twin Cities area? I'd like to give you a box of hats, shirts and some jackets to give away. Next time I'll just ship a box there or ship it straight to George.

I can't make it tomorrow. My Friday did not turn out as expected and I missed a deadline at work for something.

[Dakotazeb]

Is anyone around the Twin Cities area? I'd like to give you a box of hats, shirts and some jackets to give away. Next time I'll just ship a box there or ship it straight to George.

I can't make it tomorrow. My Friday did not turn out as expected and I missed a deadline at work for something.

Where can they be picked up at and when?

[jeffstally]

Hi guys. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like I am going to be able to make it tomorrow. We had our daughter on Tuesday and got her home from the hospital yesterday.

We have to get into a groove around here and my wife isn't ready to be deserted yet. I'm sorry I can't make it, but you all have fun!

[Dakotazeb]

Sorry to hear you won't make it but fully understandable. Congrats on the new little gal.

[GustavDaGSP]

Is anyone around the Twin Cities area? I'd like to give you a box of hats, shirts and some jackets to give away. Next time I'll just ship a box there or ship it straight to George.

I can't make it tomorrow. My Friday did not turn out as expected and I missed a deadline at work for something.

If its not to late and your in burnsville im in apple valley let me know!

[goldeneye]

I talked with WebGuy last night. I'll fill you guys in tommorow.

[Lazlo]

I live outside of Glencoe off hwy 212

[Lazlo]

Well boys l just left!

[birdshooter]

We want pics:cheers:

[jmac]

We want pics:cheers:

DITTO:):cheers:

[-Wildcat-]

We want pics:cheers:

DITTO:):cheers:

PICS! Or as Coot says, didn't happen! :D

Good luck out there today fellas!

[BleuBijou]

PICS! Or as Coot says, didn't happen! :D

Good luck out there today fellas!

Beer must be a flowin' !!!!!!!!!!!:cheers:

[Dakotazeb]

We ended up with 11 hunters. Weather wasn't great but could have been worse. Really wouldn't of been too bad if it hadn't been for the strong NW wind. Cover was marginal and the birds were really running. Of the 44 birds released we harvested 26. Several guys took pictures so I'm sure there will be pics to follow. We all had a great time and it was nice to finally put some faces with the names.

I had my 8 year old Brittany along. A dog that hasn't retrieved one bird since she was 2 (long story). First bird she finds flushed wild and flew low so no shot. She chased it and the bird landed back in the cover about 100 yds out. I saw her run it down and figured I was going to have to walk over there to get it when here she came on a run with the bird and dropped it at my feet. I almost had a heart attack. Then she also retrieved the next bird to me also. But #3 she didn't bring back. I have no idea what go into her. Maybe she's not too old to FF.

[goldeneye]

WOW Zeb you made good time going home. I just got done and settled in. I had to put gas in the truck to get cattle tommorow lots of money there filling the V10. Here are a few pics. lots of wind but it was nice to meet everyone.
Zebs pooch
http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac41/goldeneye3400/UPHday007.jpg

This is the Parking lot. I was able to steal a dog trailer from my friend I may steal that more offen worked really nice.
http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac41/goldeneye3400/UPHday009.jpg

A few birds were taken from the pile before this pic was taken
http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac41/goldeneye3400/UPHday015.jpg

All and all a good day met up with friends and got to run the dogs. Flint seems happy to be home. Lazlo the Maple Syrup alone was worth the drive:thumbsup:
http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac41/goldeneye3400/UPHday016.jpg

[quail hound]

I'm glad good times were had for all! I would love to meet up and hunt with some of you one day. Thanks for the pics Goldeneye. :thumbsup::cheers:

[jmac]

Thank you Goldeneye and Dakotazeb,

Glade you all had a good time. :coolpics: Wow 11 members hooking up. Can't get any better than that....:thumbsup::cheers:

[Dakota Swede]

Cold. Windy. Felt like November. The birds were running. The dogs were happy.

It was a good day.

Thanks to all that had a hand in setting it up.

:thumbsup:

[fourtrax]

First some "speechifyin" from DakotaZeb:
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj82/fourtrax57/UPH%20MEET%20N%20HUNT%202011/P4160002.jpg

Meeting in the field:
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj82/fourtrax57/UPH%20MEET%20N%20HUNT%202011/P4160003.jpg

Dog rig:
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj82/fourtrax57/UPH%20MEET%20N%20HUNT%202011/P4160005.jpg

ready to go:
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj82/fourtrax57/UPH%20MEET%20N%20HUNT%202011/P4160004.jpg

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj82/fourtrax57/UPH%20MEET%20N%20HUNT%202011/P4160006.jpg

[fourtrax]

Birdwagon from preserve:
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj82/fourtrax57/UPH%20MEET%20N%20HUNT%202011/P4160007.jpg

Group photo afterward:
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj82/fourtrax57/UPH%20MEET%20N%20HUNT%202011/P4160009.jpg
Standing (left to right): Dakotazeb, Tbear's girfriend, teal dog, Lazlo, bigjon, goldeneye, Dakota Swede.
Kneeing (left to right): GustavDaGSP, Tbear, goldeneye's sweetie, fourtrax.

The digs were pretty nice. I drove down in the morning & stayed over in one of the bunkhouses. Reasonably priced & nice:
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj82/fourtrax57/UPH%20MEET%20N%20HUNT%202011/P4160011.jpg

All in all it was a good time.
Thanks to MN. Heartland Preserve & all participants!

[fourtrax]

Thanks to DakotaZeb for herding us along to do this!

[jeffstally]

Can you label the group pic so we know who's who?

[Dakotazeb]

Can you label the group pic so we know who's who?

Standing (left to right): Dakotazeb, Tbear's girfriend, teal dog, Lazlo, bigjon, goldeneye, Dakota Swede.

Kneeing (left to right): GustavDaGSP, Tbear, goldeneye's sweetie, fourtrax.

I added these names under the photo.

[onpoint]

Just thought I would pop in and say, good job everybody. nice to see you all got together and shared a great time. Nice pics, great story. I commend Goldeneye and Dakotazeb for putting together this whole thing. Great job you two.:10sign:

[big jon]

thank you to all who organized the event it was a rilly good time we should do it again:10sign:

[webguy]

Very cool guys. Kudos to Zeb for organizing the event.

[Dakotazeb]

Just thought I would pop in and say, good job everybody. nice to see you all got together and shared a great time. Nice pics, great story. I commend Goldeneye and Dakotazeb for putting together this whole thing. Great job you two.:10sign:

I want to make sure that GustavDaGSP gets credit as it was originally his idea. He helped and was involved with goldeneye and myself in making this happen.

[goldeneye]

Ms Goldeneye and property of Ms Goldeneye (ME) :laugh:

http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac41/goldeneye3400/P41600091.jpg

Jeff wheres the pictures of the little Girl??

[Lazlo]

All I can say it went to fast!
Goldeneye your welcome for the syrup.
Fortrax looked like nice digs you stayed at. I think that would have been fun to stay the night too. I would have if I knew they had that place, even though I was only 1 1/2 hours away.
Hey guys just to let you know the pics don't do justice to the time I had!! It was fun to meet everyone and to put the dogs out. Also to see what everybody had for dogs.
I know the fields got packed down this winter but I bet that would be a fun place to hunt in the fall or early winter.

Lazlo
:10sign:

[FCSpringer]

Glad you guys had fun. GE I was looking at that Crow River and thinking I would like it on my hitch too.:D:coolpics::10sign:

[goldeneye]

I would love to meet up and hunt with some of you one day. Thanks for the pics Goldeneye. :thumbsup::cheers:

QH
If you are ever so foolish as to leave the sunshine and come to MN you have a place to stay. :cheers:


FC
That is pretty good you knew the trailer is a Crow River. :thumbsup:
I wish they still made them they are built well and pull really nice down the road.

[SDJIM]

WOW looks like a really good time ya had. I sure wish it wasn't so darn far as I would liked to have come.

Hope something like this happens again--maybe I could make it next time.

[VZWman]

Good work organizing this gentleman. Hopefully you guys do it again nd I will definitely be taking time off work to make it up there. :coolpics:

[onpoint]

I want to make sure that GustavDaGSP gets credit as it was originally his idea. He helped and was involved with goldeneye and myself in making this happen.

Didn't mean to miss anybody...GustavDaGSP..hats off to you too.

[Tbear]

I had a great time! Thanks to everyone that helped put this together:thumbsup: I hope we can do it again next year. It was very nice to meet all of you in person.

[GustavDaGSP]

I had a Great time even if my dog is a my dog is a whiner :o it was great to meet everybody Thanks "Zeb & Goldeneye" getting this all official and started ! I agree the cover wasnt the best but they had alot of snow out in Granite this winter im sure come fall the cover is much better all in all i had a great time Gus even pointed some birds :eek:
:cheers:

[teal dog]

nice job putting this together guys I had a blast blasting roosters im always up for doing this again

[Dakotazeb]

Who was the one that took our names and addresses to pass on to webguy? Where's the stuff webguy promised??????????????????????????

[goldeneye]

Who was the one that took our names and addresses to pass on to webguy? Where's the stuff webguy promised??????????????????????????


I took the names and sent them to WebGuy. Last I heard he had the Flu and was getting back to work.

[Dakotazeb]

Sure it wasn't the 3.2 flu? I asked him 2 1/2 weeks ago to change the article and photo on the home page and that hasn't been done either. He said he was doing his taxes but April 17th was a long time ago.

[-Wildcat-]

I think webguy is busy getting his arse kicked by actual work, and not Coors Light believe it or not. :eek:

:D

[webguy]

Zeb and crew,

Yes, I had the flu and not the 3.2 flu. I also run a business and have employees, so as you can imagine, I have 100 things to do. So, before passing any judgements, please take that in consideration.

Also, if any of you guys want to help me do more technical things, please volunteer and I'll put you to work on this website.

http://www.ultimatepheasanthunting.com/news/2011/05/09/ultimate-pheasant-hunting-member-hunt/

[onpoint]

I would make a great Born on date tester for beer. :cheers::laugh:

[Dakotazeb]

Anyone see anything yet from webguy?

[webguy]

Can I send everything in a big box to someone?