2015 September NEWSLETTER
Message from the Get ready everyone, we are headed back to Coyote Creek Retrievers for the clubs 7 th and final event. The board members decided it would be a great way to finish the season. Thanks in advance to the Fulk s family for hosting again. Congratulations to everyone that placed a dog during the superbowl events. Retrievers and pointers had to deal with extremely hot conditions. Thanks to all the members that braved the heat and kept the competition going smoothly. Special thanks to Steve Skipworth and Steve Arms for judging the pointer competition and Stan Zorn for the retriever side and Mindy Shank for keeping track of points. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the members that have made my term as president a true pleasure. I would like the fellow members to know we are lucky to have such a dedicated core of working trainers, judges and board members. I for one had no idea how much work was going on behind the scene. See you all at Coyote Creek for the last event on September 20 th. Start time will be 7:30. The club will provide drinks and sandwiches but bring a side dish to share.
September Team Shoot We had so much fun we are doing it again! Date September 20 th 7:30 AM Sign Up 7:00 AM Set Up Location Coyote Creek Retrievers 83574 Territorial Hwy Eugene, Oregon 97405 Randy 541-517-5382 From the South: Creswell (Oregon Ave) to Camas Swale to Hamm Road to Territorial Road. Turn right on Territorial go about 4 miles and destination will be on the left. From Beltline: W. 11 th to Greenhill Road. Turn left. Greenhill to Crow Road. Stay on Crow Road until it intersects with Territorial (about 8 miles). Left on Territorial about 5 miles to your destination on the right. The team shoot will NOT be in the small field where regular braces are held. It will be in the larger field that is closer to the road, so watch for the GVHRC sign. The club will provide drinks and a deli sandwich; bring a side dish or dessert to share. We will be offering the jackpot! 3 winners will be drawn. Must be present to win. & Will have kids braces again. Carmen and Mindy our last team shoot winners!
September 20th Team Shoot This is a Club Hunt Day, Potluck and Prize Event We will be hunting Quail. Optional $ 5.00 JACKPOT One raffle ticket for signing up and an extra raffle ticket for each marked bird taken. Jackpot will be split 1 st 50% 2 nd 30% 3 rd 20% The team shoot is a friendly hunting day scenario. It is scored and prizes are offered to the top 3 teams. 12 minute braces are ran for each team. Teams are chosen randomly by drawing names from a hat that have registered for the event. Pointers and Retrievers may work together. Each team with dogs will hunt quail a 12 minute (brace). 5 birds are placed in the field for the 1 st brace with 3 additional birds placed for each brace thereafter. You may shoot for yourself or have a gunner. You must have a current hunting license if you are shooting. You may only carry 3 shells into the field. Scoring is as follows: 20 points per bird shot and retrieved. It is ok if dog scoops the bird without a shot being fired. It still counts as 1 shot. 1 point for each ½ minute not used. 3 pts for each shell not used. (3 shells allowed per team member). Shooting or retrieving 5 birds is a disqualification. A team member who shoots 4 birds without getting a shell from the other handler is disqualified. An attempt to flush must be made by the pointing dogs. To stop the clock; you need to yell time when 4 birds total have been taken. Scoring Examples: 1. A Team shoots 3 birds in 12 minutes and uses 5 shells. The score would be as follows: 20pts/bird 3x20 = 60 points 3 pts/shell not used 1x3 = 3 No points for time. Total Points: 63 2. 4 Birds shot using 4 shells in 6 minutes: 80 pts for birds 6 points for shell not used 12 pts for 6 minutes left over = 98 pts Heckling is allowed and encouraged! PRIZES: * Cash/Raffle * One Year Membership * Club Camo T- Shirt * Dog Training Bumpers
breed PROFILE Boykin Spaniel Boykin Spaniels are a true sporting dog for all seasons. A classic spaniel: friendly, eager, trainable, and lovable. They are 104 th most popular breed. Dog: Height - 15 1/2" to 18" Weight - 30 to 40 lbs. Bitch: Height - 14" to 16 1/2" Weight - 25 to 35 lbs.the Boykin Spaniel is medium in size, with emphasis placed on his hunting abilities, characterized by flushing and retrieving, with moderate speed and agility. His pendulous ears, intelligent expression, sturdy build and friendly wagging tail proclaim him part of the spaniel family. The color is a solid, rich liver (reddish brown) or dark chocolate allowing for a small, white spot on the chest. No other white markings are allowed. Being intelligent and possessing a great desire to please make the Boykin easy to train. He is a strong swimmer, taking to water easily and is valuable for water retrieving as well as field retrieving. The Boykin has the stamina to stay by its owner s side during a full day of work, so it fits in best with an active family. The breed also thrives on companionship, enjoying the company of children and other dogs. Its coat requires only minimal maintenance beyond a weekly brushing and occasional bathing. As a pet and companion he is exceptional with an amicable disposition. The Boykin Spaniel was first bred by South Carolina hunters during the 1900's to provide the ideal dog for hunting ducks and wild turkeys in the Wateree River Swamp. Hunters on South Carolina's Wateree River needed a small rugged dog compactly built for boat travel and able to retrieve on land and water.for years Boykins were known only to hunters of Carolina waterfowl and wild turkey. Sportsmen working the swampy terrain of the South were always enamored of the breed s intensity and versatility. But lately the wider world has discovered that the breed is as delightful at home as it is tenacious at the lake. They are very, very sweet dogs to have around the family, a longtime owner says, but an absolute tiger in the field. Clean your Boykin s ears regularly especially after working in the water, swimming and after bathing. All dogs are predisposed to certain health abnormalities due to genetics inherited from its canine ancestors. Boykin Spaniels are no exception. However, conscientious breeders of Boykin Spaniels are intent on improving the health of the breed and furthering its hunting instincts. Please check with your vet and your breeder about testing and appropriate health clearances of the Boykin Spaniel s most common health problems which include hip dysplasia, juvenile cataracts and the most recently discovered EIC (Exercise Induced Collapse).
Group Hunt and Camping Trip Gateway Canyon Preserve 9255 NE Neff Road Madras, Oregon www.gatewaycanyonpreserve.com October 31 st and November 1st (Saturday, Sunday) $150.00 per Membership for the Weekend 10 Chukar included in Hunt Price Membership Example. Bill, Quin and I are considered 1 Club Membership and entitled to 10 birds. We would purchase additional birds at the group rate to have more available for our family to hunt. Additional birds may be purchased. Chukar $15.00 Rooster Pheasant $26.00 ea. (5 bird min. purchase) There will be a $15.00 per night RV parking fee. No Hook Ups Outdoor potluck Saturday night 6:00 PM followed by a Bon Fire Gateway does have a lodge for 6 people at $50.00 per person per night 3 person minimum. Best Western and Sonny's Motel are options located in Madras Non - Refundable Payment is due by October 20th Contact Susan for more information or if you have questions. BBQSFARM@Iive.com or 541-747-0935
Group Hunt Reservation Sign Up Gateway Canyon Preserve 9255 NE Neff Road Madras, Oregon www.gatewaycanyonpreserve.com October 31 st and November 1 st RESERVATION DEADLINE OCTOBER 20th, 2013 No Refunds Name: Street Address: City: State: Zip: Phone #: Email: Reservation Fee Includes -10- Chuckar $ 150.00 Additional Chuckar: $15.00 each $ Pheasant: $ 26.00 each $ Camping: RV s may park at the lodge. $ ($15.00 per night x Fri, Sat, Sun) Lodge $50.00 per person per night $ (3 person min.) TOTAL FEES DUE: $ Tent camping at BLM Trout Creek Campground, primitive facility. No potable water. Single sites $8.00 per night, 4 miles from the preserve (30 minute drive, steep, rutted road). Self Pay upon arrival. I want to hunt ( ) Saturday AM/PM All Day ( ) Sunday AM/PM All Day ( ) Mon AM/PM All Day ( ) No preference fit me in Mail Payment postmarked by October 20 th to: Steve Ackers, 2624 Chuckanut, Eugene, Oregon 97408 This event has filled to capacity every year! Space is limited.
August Super Bowl Results POINTERS 1 st Rocky Cariano and Ella Mae 2 nd Gloria Platz and Bravo 3 rd Randy Oswald and Rosie 4 th Betty Pellham and Duke RETRIEVERS 10 Singles 1 st Toni Bamford/Mark Schlender Colt Labrador 2 nd Dave Carrey Rio Labrador 3 rd Jim Wiota Molly English Springer 4 th Ivan Mombert Lucy Labrador
BRAGS AND WINS! Congratulations to the members who have been active in other events Betty Pellham and Duke got 2 more legs towards AKC Master Hunter. Crystal Laing and Reload got one leg towards their AKC Jr. Hunter. Crystal Laing and Piper finished their AKC Jr. Hunter title. Chris Laing and Ruger finished their AKC Jr. Hunter title. Jeff Lindland and Chloe finished their AKC Jr. Hunter Carmen Spencer and Hunter earned their 2 nd leg of AKC Senior Hunter. Carmen and Quin passed his ORT on Aug 1 st then Aug. 8 th went on to earn his NW1 Carman and Rizzo earned SDX (Shooting Dog Excellent), RDX (Retrieving Dog Excellent) and versatile rating of VX. These are Weimaraner Club of America Titles. Carmen and Rizzo also competed in an agility trial and earned 2-2nd placements in Novice Fast, 2-1st placements in Novice and 2-1st placements in JWW. She has completed her JWW and needs one more leg of Fast and Novice to earn those titles. Steve Ackers and Zoe earned 2 passes toward her AKC Junior Hunter title at the Spaniel tests put on by the NW English Springer Spaniel Club. (I hear she was the best trained jr. hunter at the event) Jim Wiota and Molly gained one more ribbon towards achieving the tough Advanced Master AKC Certification. Two more to go. Todd Wheeler and Maggie received a NAVHDA Utility Prize 3 with 173 points at the Rocky Mountain Chapter test in Wellington, Colorado. Let me know if your competing outside the club and how you did or any other club member you know about so those who don t like to toot their own horn can be acknowledged. FOR SALE Aluminum trailer for sale. Holds 2 Quads and has 4 dog boxes up front. Custom ordered. Call Brad for more information @ 541-729-7159. Brad Sjoblom is selling it for Susan Anderson
Member submitted photo s and NEws 15 month old Brittney, Ozzy, owned by member Greg Long, spent August completing "force fetch" training with Lloyd Davis in Harrisburg. Items that might be of interest from around the web Zeuterin; No Surgery FDA-approve injectable neutering for male dogs http://www.zeuterin.com/ How to release your dog from a trap http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=hunting+traps+how+to+release+your+dog& FORM=VIRE1#view=detail&mid=E9222360405CDE066CF0E9222360405CDE066 CF0
2015 Training Event Rates Pointers (Amateur/Open Braces) $30.00 First Dog $25.00 each additional dog Pointers (Intermediate) $25.00 per dog Retrievers (Intermediate and Advanced) $25.00 per dog Puppies (All breeds) $20.00 per dog Our cost of birds increased this year from $6.75 to $6.85 This is before fuel costs to pick them up. UNUSED QUAIL AT THE END OF THE EVENT WILL BE FOR SALE You must bring your own cage, box or carrier for transport. Left over birds will be $7.50 Don t forget your training permit! ODFW 2014 Permit for Hunting Dog Training http://www.dfw.state.or.us/wildlife/dog_training/docs/game_bird_training_permit.pdf Intermediate Pointer Training is back for its 2 nd year This training level will NOT be a competition event but will offer individualized attention according to your dog s training level. This area will be for dogs that have completed the puppy division and know their Come, Whoa, Place, and Heel but are not yet ready to run in braces or if you are new, placement would be determined by club trainers. The emphasis will be on holding point until the bird is flushed, backing another dogs point, and retrieving to hand. For those who would like to train to a higher level, steadiness to wing, shot, and fall can be addressed. Steve Arms will be providing this instruction. His email is jarms007@aol.com. Pump and Auto Shotgun Rule Changes: No pumps or autos will be allowed due to safety concerns on the pointer side. Shells for the new club guns The club is providing the break open guns for those who don t have them but it is the member s responsibility to bring shells. The new guns are 12 ga.
Brace Rule Change: When you reach the line for your brace you must declare to the Judge & Gunner if you are following AKC (Senior/Master), NSTRA rules or if not competing, who will be flushing the bird, gunner or handler. AKC: Please familiarize yourself with AKC standards if you plan on doing hunt tests as your GVHRC gunner may be a NSTRA person. I have attached a few notes that apply to AKC that were provided for clarification. Senior Dogs: Handler flushes the bird and can handle on a back. Gunner may NOT help, cautioned stop to flush on wild flush. Master Dogs: No handling of the dog on back or point dog must be study to wing, shot and fall. Handler flushes the bird. Gunner may not help. Stop to a wild flush. Gunner: Gunner is to be positioned by handler and return to behind the handler after shot. Both Stakes: In either Senior or Master the handler must have a blank gun to be fired on Safety s. If you have any doubt or questions be sure to ask at the morning safety meeting before competition starts. Electronic Collar Usage As a training club electronic collars will be allowed. If you choose to use an electronic collar 5 points will be deducted from your total score at the end of the day. Improper or abusive use will be addressed on a case by case basis as determined by the board. If you are new to electronic collars, instruction will be provided on proper use. Year End Points The board has voted if at the end of the competition year there is a tie in points the August Superbowl and 10 Singles scores will be used to break the tie! Award Divisions 1 st 3 rd place; Puppy Pointer, Puppy Retriever, Pointer Amateur, Pointer Open, Retriever Started, Retriever Advanced, NASTRA, Outstanding in the Field, Most Improved Pointer, Most Improved Retriever, Super Bowl 1-4 th Place, 10 Singles 1-4 th Place.
Links to rules for other competitions Link to NSTRA Rules: Link to AKC Pointer Rules: Link to AKC Retriever Rules: http://www.nstra.org/rules-formats-bylaws.htm http://www.akc.org/pdfs/rulebooks/rhtpnt.pdf http://www.akc.org/pdfs/rulebooks/rhtret.pdf Link to AKC Pointing Trial rules: http://images.akc.org/pdf/rulebooks/rftret.pdf Link to AKC Retriever Field Trial rules: http://images.akc.org/pdf/rulebooks/rftret.pdf Our club races are based on NSTRA rules and guidelines. Board Meeting Thursday, September 24 th Tree Product Hardwoods 632 Shelley Street Springfield, Oregon 6:30 PM Bring your own meal, snack or drink. NOTICE FOR THE LADY SHOOTERS Stop apologizing to the dog because you can t hit the bird. The PINK TEAM is inviting the ladies who would like to shoot with other female shooters to join us. We hold a monthly Sunday morning practice/training session on a private shooting range that culminates in a group lunch outing. Ladies learn about gun safety and how to improve shotgunning techniques. Join us and learn in a fun and supportive environment. Our instructor is a hunter education instructor, an NRA Certified Range Officer, and an accomplished shooter herself. If you have an interest, send an email to, bjpellham@aol.com or call Betty Pelham at 541-929-8493 or 541-609-8430. Be sure to put Ladies Day in the Subject Line. See you on the range.
Gun Safety Club Policy Any member, who is found to be handling a gun in an unsafe manner, or shooting into a safety zone, will be immediately disqualified from competition and will lose their gunning privileges for any other club events. No live gun ammunition is permitted after club events. Once revoked, gunning privileges may be reinstated 1) After the member provides the Board with proof of completion of an approved Hunter Safety Course 2) At the Board s discretion. ANYONE WHO WANTS TO GUN OR BE A GUNNER FOR SOMEONE ELSE MUST HAVE A VALID HUNTING LICENSE. NEWSLETTER/WEBSITE If you have anything for the Newsletter OR Website call Susan @ 541-747-0935 or email: BBQSFarm@live.com CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Advertisement rates are per year as follows: Business Card- $50.00 Half-Page-$140.00 GVHRC Members- FREE Any club member can post photos to the clubs website using our flicker account. To share your photos on the gvhrc.com website, you need to upload them to the club s Flickr.com account. Website: http://www.flickr.com/ Username: gvhrc.website@yahoo.com Password: Pointer123! Once the club member is logged-in to Flickr, you click Upload Photos & Video and follow the three easy steps (chose photos, click upload, add titles) that the site presents them with.
GVHRC.com-RESOURCES We have a great list of resources on our website. If you would like to obtain some of the resources for a month contact Stan Zorn. GVHRC BOARD MEMBERS 2015 President Randy Oswald randyoswald53@gmail.com 541-517-5382 Vice President Bryan Lake bryanlake77@yahoo.com 541-636-7799 Treasurer Steve Ackers bufflehead63@gmail.com 541-852-8055 Secretary Julie Mahoney mahjul@aol.com 541-521-9397 Training Coordinator Stan Zorn stan.zorn.b8cu@statefarm.com 541-683-5885 News Editor Susan Arms BBQSFarm@live.com 541-747-0935 Equipment Manager Shane Ayres shaneayres2@gmail.com 541-731-1860 Directors Chris Laing Crystal Laing Amanda Mishler Ivan Mombert cal09@yahoo.com crystalrmccay@yahoo.com agoldbrand15@gmail.com ivanmombert@gmail.com TRAINING EQUIPMENT FOR SALE (Available at each event from the Equipment Trailer) 6 Slip Lead & Snap $10.00 8 Training Leash $ 15.00 Prong Collars $20.00 Large Wide Flat Collars $ 2.00 Bumpers Sm $5.00 Bumpers Large $ 10.00 30 Yellow Check Cord $20.00 Orange Check Cord $ 15.00 Whistle Lanyard- dble $10.00 Roy Gonia Whistle $ 5.00 Other Whistles Styles $ 3-9.00 Red Clickers $ 2.00 Denim Button-up $20.00 T-Shirts (XL, 2XL) $10.00 Hats $15.00 Mugs $ 5.00 Safety Glasses $ 1.00 Orange T-Shirts $10.00 Place Boards $20.00 Camo T-Shirts $15.00