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sidewinders and bird dogs
« on: September 02, 2010, 08:26:19 PM »







This fellow bit my Gordon Setter on the nose.  We were hunting in Arizona near the Colorado River.  My dog had not had his anti-snake venom booster.  The Vet in Quartzite gave him some shots and he was OK.  This sidewinder did not do as well note where the 9MM slugs ruined his day.
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Re: sidewinders and bird dogs
« Reply #1 on: September 03, 2010, 08:12:24 AM »
RR, How is quail hunting in Az. this year..I usually don't hunt Az/ til Dec. and the snakes are underground for the most part...hope your dog is fine...

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« Reply #2 on: September 04, 2010, 04:53:51 AM »
Bird hunting has been off due to the long drought down in Az.  A friend from the Big Horn Basin hunts near Kingman every year.  That area is way down also.  The dog has developed a heart murmur from the bite.  We did not expect that one. Thx for asking. RR
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« Reply #3 on: September 05, 2010, 05:42:08 AM »
A small rattler got my Brittany/Shorthair on the snoot. He did have the "pre-bite" shot but he was still a very sick puppy for several days and it was a month befor all of the swelling left. He normally looks like the photo in my avatar now packing the .44 Bulldog with snake shot. He's really not a very good shot but with snake shot he doesn't have to be.
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Re: sidewinders and bird dogs
« Reply #4 on: September 05, 2010, 07:42:47 AM »
Now a dog man has just got to love your post CJ.  I was just wonder'in would your pup be interested in tradin that .44 Bull Dog for some'in else?  I had one years ago it turned up in the Mojave a few years back in less than good condition.  Glad your dog is doin well.  When are lttle buddies are hurt'in we are also sad. ;)
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