I AM SO PROUD!!!!

Duchess · Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2007 12:57 pm Post subject: I AM SO PROUD!!!!

I just have to tell you guys this. I am so PROUD of Duchess. I am always proud of her, but today...
Anyway, This morning one of my 14 year old sons ( I have twins) went deer hunting. He came running in the house, yelling Mama I got a deer (only his 2nd one) I need help getting it out. He grabs his brother and about 15 minutes later, brother comes back in and yells I need a weim. I said try Duchess and Beau, he runs out the door with both dogs, they get out int he woods and Beau wants to pee on everything, so my 16 year old returns with Beau. He says mama, Duchess is on that deer!!! I was so excited...
The twins come back explaining how "DUCHESS FOUND THE DEER"...over and over.
When they bring the deer in, they tell me how she put her nose to the ground and went thru brush, bush and briar's, got to the deer and stopped at a point!!! I was so proud of my couch potato girl!!! The boys said they could never have found the buck without Duchess. I am so proud of her and amazed that she performed so well. She has NEVER had any formal training at all. She is just my oh so special girl. She loves all children, protects us if necessary , gives the best hugs and kisses and now she is a deer hunter too.
I know ya'll that hunt are probably thinking I am nuts. But, I just had to tell someone. I have called everybody that I can think of to tell them. Ya'll better be glad I don't have your phone numbers!!! LOL
I would post pictures (I took a few Embarassed

) But, the dad blasted card reader thing went nuts.... Crying or Very sad

Anyway, I am finished bragging, but I am still over flowing with excitment!!! YAY DUCHESS!!!

Indian · Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2007 1:25 pm Post subject:

Congrats on your sons deer, HOWEVER....UNDERLINE IN BRIGHT RED!!!! Be careful who you tell that story to, Here in NY as well as most states it is strictly forbidden for a private citizen to take a dog afield in search of wounded game.

I know this as I arrowed a very large buck during bow season and had to get in touch with NYS deer search to track it down(we never found the deer btw). Talking with the dog handler I found all this out, You need a license and to be certified in ny sate, PA doesn't even allow dogs to be used in any way, shape, or form for recovery.

Not to put to much of a damper on things...Congrats again.

If you live in NY state I have all the info on how to get started to become a certified recovery dog handler, We always can use more volunteers. Sounds like you could be one of the most popular people in your area if your intrested.

Duchess · Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2007 2:17 pm Post subject:

I live in Georgia. But, I would love to do something like that with her.
We are so far out in the boonies, when I tell most people here that I have a weim, they ask me what "it" is.
My son shot the deer on our property. He does not even have to have a license to hunt on our property (he is under 16).

Here in Georgia, as far as we know, you can use dogs to track a deer, hunt hogs, etc...Alot of people do that here.
Where would we go or who would we ask to find out if this is legal or not??!!

Where would I find info on being a certified recovery handler in this state? Or if we even have that.

A friend of ours is from Fla and they use dogs to HUNT deer as well as in Alabama.

Thanks for the info and I am still proud!!! Very Happy

weimdawgs · Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2007 2:54 pm Post subject:

Congrats...my husband loves that story. We are in PA and here is not legal to use dogs at all in hunting game...he just told me that here they shoot wild dogs and packs looking to hunt...

We would love to have our own property to hunt. We live in a suburban area and my husband shot a deer behind our house first day of bow season last year. He had to track it onto a neighbors property. Of course, she saw him and freaked out, followed him onto our property screaming at him the whole way. It was a perfectly legal deer but he won't be doing that again.

I am glad your boys have that opportunity...and what a good dog!!!!!

Contact your local game commission for information on recovery handling..

BEANSnBERRY · Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2007 2:57 pm Post subject:

Wow!! What a cool story! Instincts are a powerful thing, huh?? GOOD GIRL DUCHESS, you better get a big chunk of deer for dinner Wink

Duchess · Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2007 4:00 pm Post subject:

Indian · Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2007 5:13 pm Post subject:

AH HA! Your from way down south....Don't take my word for it butttt....I think in your state you can hunt(deer) with dogs.

Contact your states dept of natural resources for info on becoming a recovery handler. Wiems are some of the best for it, AND its a great way to meet good people and make good friends. I'm going to start my Steele on training this next spring and summer.

Again....coming from a life long hunter and outdoors man, Congrats on your boys deer. Keep em hunting. If you teach a kid to hunt, You'll never have to hunt for the kid.

GailB · Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2007 6:32 pm Post subject:

I can feel your excitement...that is so cool for her to impress you like that.

Keep up the good work Duchess Laughing

Duchess · Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2007 7:17 pm Post subject:

Duchess · Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2007 7:23 pm Post subject:

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Here is picture of the deer that my son shot and DUCHESS found!! Little buck, but my son is proud none the less! Smile

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AmyB · Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2007 7:31 pm Post subject:

Way to go Duchess!

weimdawgs · Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2007 7:56 pm Post subject:

Great picture!! I am so proud of them for you!!! Good Girl, Duchess!!!