Chenango Dave Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 Took Roxie my Redtail out and busted some brush after I got home from work this morning. Took my lab ,my buddy and his beagle. Roxie is starting to get the game down pretty good, she knows when that beagle is sounding off , good things are about to happen. It's pretty amazing how quick they learn, this was only the second time I hunted her with the beagle and she worked with him just great. Had 4 slips before she finally connected with this one. This is only our second rabbit so I let her crop right up. No pics of the beagle - he wanted to keep on hunting while Roxie was eating. My lab Dobie was good enough to pose for a few shots.. I took some video with my helmet cam but it didn't turn out to great. Maybe next time. Take care Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 That right there is pretty cool, Dave! Way to go Roxie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 That is too cool Dave. Love the pics of Dobie with Roxie. Looks like they're pretty good buddies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chenango Dave Posted January 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 Thanks a lot guys - we're going to go back after them in the morning. Hopefully get some video of the action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 Talk about cool hunting buddies. Cool pictures Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92xj Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 Simply amazing what you have done in such a short period of time. How long do these birds live for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chenango Dave Posted January 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 Thanks again guys, they will live for over 20 years in the wild. I'll be letting her go in the springtime after hunting season is over. I could keep her and hunt her next year but it will be just as easy to trap and train a new one next fall. That way I won't have to take care of her all summer , or have someone else care for her if I go on vacation. It doesn't take too long to train one so that's my plan. plus each one has their own personality, it'll be great experience manning a new bird each year. Take care Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotashRLS Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 Wow! Who would believe it would be just as easy to retrain a new one next year. That is simply amazing. I love the pics Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 Dave that is too cool! You're a man of many talents to say the least! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosierhunter Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 unreal for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMAN Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 (edited) Really incredible! Both the pics and the animals. I love that last picture! How did you learn to do this? Edited January 7, 2011 by JMAN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bug House Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 Birds of prey are without a doubt some of the most majestic creatures. Great pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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