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Summer 2009

Training- Setter Dogs presented a bird dog training seminar in Spring 2009 at the Salina Ambucs Sport Show - Salina, Kansas. The seminar was well attended and touched on whoa, here, heel, honoring, and quartering techniques. Bird dog training is in full swing, great dogs in the kennel working on their pointing, honoring, retrieving and obedience. Let Setter Dogs know if you would like to get your pup/dog in training. Click here for a newspaper article about Setter Dogs and training. Training Tip- Make sure your hunting pup/dog, especially if the pup/dog is not gun broke, is kept out of hearing distance of fireworks during the 4th of July season.

Pups- English Setter pups born May 10, 2009 - 5 white/orange males and 1 white/orange female. 4X NSTRA Champion Shades is the stud, Sugar is the dam. Shades and Sugar are used for guiding on wild birds and preserves, as well as my personal hunting dogs. Shades is 50lbs, white/orange, was hunting at 5 months of age, and is a grandson of Champion/Hall of Famer Tomoka. Sugar is 35lbs, white/orange, has accumulated 4 points in NSTRA with very little trialing, and is a daughter of Runner-up Champion Trail's End Badboy. This litter is enrolled with the American Field Dog Stud Book. Vaccinations and wormings current,dewclaws removed. Click here for the pedigree. Contact Jim Gourley - 785-249-4316 - jim@setterdogs.com to reserve a pup.1 male pup and 1 female pup available. Pup Tip- Get your pup in the field early and often without putting the pup in a scary situation. 

Guided Hunts- Setter Dogs continues to guide hunts for Midwest Outfitters, Panzer Hunting, and Spearpoint Ranch. Pheasant, quail and turkey hunts are very popular. Setter Dogs had the oppotunity to guide Earl Groves who has hunted turkeys for 58 years and harvested more than 550 gobblers. While guiding, harvested more than 25 gobblers during the 2009 season. Hunting Tip- Tip the guide, ha! Scout the fields and know the weather(temperature, wind speed/direction, moisture) before your hunt. 

Deer Creek Dog Boxes- Setter Dogs uses only Deer Creek dog boxes for training, guiding, and hunting. Currently, there are several boxes in stock. If you are interested in a dog box let me know the size and number of holes. A typical dog box would be insulated, diamond aluminum, vents, door sliders, lockable top storage, handles/tie down rings, metal floor inserts, 2 or 3 holes. Dog Box Tip- Make sure your dog box is well ventilated when the temperature is above 60 degrees. 

Dogtra Electronic Collars and Launchers- Setter Dogs uses only Dogtra ecollars for training, guiding, and hunting. Dogtra equipment is reliable, easy to use, and tough. As a dealer for Dogtra, Setter Dogs will give customers a 10% discount off the retail price. Electronic Collar Tip- Let your pup/dog wear the e-collar for at least 2 weeks, 3 to 4 hours per day before utilizing the system for corrections.

Licenses- Setter Dogs is licensed for another year for breeding, training, boarding, and commercial dog training.

Interviews- Bird Dogs Forever interviewed Jim Gourley on June 18, 2009 regarding the English Setter breed and on May 22, 2007 regarding Setter Dogs lead stud dog 4X National Shoot to Retrieve Champion Shades. Click here is listen to those podcasts. These podcasts are free.

Have a Happy and Safe Fourth of July Holiday!

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 June 25, 2008

Dear Family, Friends, & Bird Dog Enthusiasts,

It has been some time since writing the last newsletter in 2005! Lots of changes, as many of you know in July of 2006 I resigned at Washburn University to pursue bird dog training on a full time basis in north central Kansas. A 30 run kennel was constructed and operational by late July 2006 and away we went with the business of training dogs. Business relationships were established with Midwest outfitters, Panzer Hunting, and Spearpoint Ranch for purposes of guiding hunters at their grounds. I continue to be a dealer for Dogtra e-collar and launcher products, as well as Deer Creek dog boxes.

Pups For Sale-

Litter #1- Nine pups whelped May 20, 2008. 2 tricolor masked females, 1 white/black masked female, 1 white/black half masked female, 1 white/orange female, 1 tricolor masked male, 3 white/orange males. Sire is 4X NSTRA Champion Shades - wild/trial/guide bird dog and grandson of CH Tomoka. Dam is Pippin a wild/guide bird dog, hunting clients favorite guide dog and daughter of Trails End Badboy. The litter is enrolled with the American Field Dog Stud Book. Dewclaws removed, vaccinations, and wormed. Reserve your pup now. $500. Contact Jim Gourley - jim@setterdogs.com or 785-249-4316 for more information.

Litter #2- 4 pups whelped May 8, 2008. The litter consists of 4 white/orange males. Sire is 4X NSTRA Champion Shades - wild/trial/guide bird dog and grandson of CH Tomoka. Dam is Abbie a wild/guide bird dog, daughter of Champion Long Gone Nixon and a granddaughter of Champion Grouse Ridge Storm. The litter is enrolled with the American Field Dog Stud Book. Dewclaws removed, vaccinations, and wormed. Reserve your pup now. $300. Contact Jim Gourley - jim@setterdogs.com or 785-249-4316 for more information. 

Other Dogs Available For Sale-

1 Tri-color Male English Setter, 1 White/Liver Neutered Male Brittany, 3 White/Liver Male English Pointers, 1 White/Orange Female English Pointer, 1 Black Roan Male German Shorthair Male, 1 Black Roan Female German Shorthair.

Dog Boxes-

An order of Deer Creek dog boxes will be made soon. If you are interested in a dog box let me know by June 29 the size and number of holes. A typical dog box would be insulated, diamond aluminum, vents, door sliders, lockable top storage, handles/tie down rings, metal floor inserts, 2 or 3 hole.  I have used Deer Creek dog boxes for several years and they are of superior quaility.

Ruffed Grouse Hunting-  

Arrowhead Wilderness Lodge and Setter Dogs are teaming up to provide you
with a fantastic opportunity to hunt Ruffed Grouse in Minnesota! Arrowhead
Wilderness Lodge is an authentic log lodge. It has an "Up-North" look and
feel, with the comforts of home. Arrowhead Wilderness Lodge is located in
North East Minnesota near Superior Lake, just a short drive from Duluth,
and to many of North East Minnesota's major recreational attractions. The
lodge resides on 40 acres of pristine forest, where it is common to see
moose and deer walking through the yard and an eagle flying overhead.

Arrowhead Wilderness Lodge is located in one of the most sought out areas
to enjoy the splendor of the spectacular fall color change. The area
boasts some of the best ruffed grouse habitat in the country. According to
the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Minnesota is the top ruffed
grouse producing state in the U.S. The area hunted is in Superior National
Forest and Finland State Forest near the lodge where many grouse are seen
each year. This is an unguided hunt, however the hunters will be pointed
in the direction of known grouse populations. Bring your bird dogs, small
game license, guns, ammunition and hunter orange for this spectacular
hunting opportunity! This hunt is limited to 15 hunters so reserve your
spot soon.

When: September 13-17, 2008. You have the option to arrive on Friday evening,
September 12 and leave on the morning of Thursday, September 18.

Where: Arrowhead Wilderness Lodge, Superior National Forest, Finland State
Forest.

What: Primarily Ruffed Grouse Hunting, however there may be Woodcock and and Spruce Grouse, as well as fishing for
Walleye, Pike, Muskie and Smallmouth Bass.

Who: You, spouse, friends, significant others, bird dogs.

Cost: A special price of $750 per person for 6 nights and 5 days which
includes lodging, meals, and beverages. A deposit of $375 is required to
reserve your hunt with $375 due at the end of your trip. A Non-Resident
Small Game License is approximately $89 and can be purchased online below.
Transportation to Arrowhead Wilderness Lodge and during your hunt is your
responsibility.

How: Contact Brian Bachman to reserve your grouse hunt. Arrowhead
Wilderness Lodge - 9960 390th Street - Pillager, MN 56473 -
info@arrowheadwildernesslodge.com - 218-848-2907(lodge#) or 218-330-1353(cell #). When you reserve your hunt let Brian know how you heard about this opportunity so you can obtain
this special price.

1X NSTRA Champion Tekoa's Rising Angel- On a sad note, Angel passed away in August of 2007. She was a daughter of CH Tekoa Mountain Sunrise. Angel was a very nice bird dog and a super single wild quail finder. She was a National Shoot to Retrieve Champion, wild bird dog and guide dog. She had 6 litters and I am fortunate to have a pup out of her and NSTRA Champion Tekoa Mountain Dakota. She is buried on a hill overlooking the kennel. She is missed and thought about on a regular basis, more information and pictures can be found at http://setterdo.startlogic.com/page5.html.

I have a super set of dogs for guiding and wild bird hunting including daughters of CH Long Gone Nixon, NSTRA CH Hard Rappen Cash, Trail's End Badboy, Tekoa Mountain Outrage and a son of CH Tekoa Mountain Patriot. NSTRA Champion Shades continues to entertain interested female dogs, as well as guiding hunters and wild bird hunting with me. He is being trialed on a limited basis. For the second time in his trial career, Shades was the 2007-2008 runner up high point dog for the NSTRA Missouri/Kansas Region.

Have a great and safe July 4th holiday!

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources 

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October 25, 2005

Dear Family, Friends, & Bird Dog Enthusiasts,

NSTRA Champion Tekoa's Rising Angel earned a 3rd place finish on October 23, 2005, in Salina, Kansas. Angel is CH/Hall Famer Tekoa Mountain Sunrise x Tioga Golden Girl. Angel has been matched via DNA to her parents.

Angel has been bred to 2X NSTRA Champion Tomoka's Mendy Shades with a whelping range of December 5-14, target whelp date December 9, 2005.

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October 20, 2005

Hello Family, Friends, and Bird Dog Enthusiasts-

2X NSTRA Champion Tomoka's Mendy Shades earned a second championship and placements as follows- 

09/04/05 - 3rd 

09/05/05 - 3rd

09/17/05 - 1st

10/02/05 - 1st

10/15/05 - 1st

10/16/05 - 1st

Shades is a grandson of CH/Hall of Famer Tomoka. He has been bred to NSTRA Champion Tekoa's Rising Angel with pups due in December 2005.

NSTRA Champion Tekoa's Rising Angel earned a 3rd place finish on August 28, 2005, completing a Championship. Angel is CH/Hall Famer Tekoa Mountain Sunrise x Tioga Golden Girl. Angel has been matched via DNA to her parents. Angel has been bred to Tomoka's Mendy Shades with pups due in December 2005.

Tekoa Mountain Dakota(Cody) earned 2nd and 3rd place finishes on September 5, 2005, and a 1st place finish on October 1, 2005, bringing his total points to 15 toward a championship. Cody is only 3 points away from a Championship and has completed 3 of the 3 required first place finishes. Cody is CH Tekoa Mountain Patriot x Tekoa Mountain Lassy. Cody was whelped by Tekoa Mountain Setters of Oregon on September 9, 2003. Cody's owners are Charles and Pat Thomas of Massachusetts. Cody is trained and handled by me.

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JUNE 4-5, 2005
Hello Family, Friends, and Bird Dog Enthusiasts-

This field trial wraps up the spring season. The National Shoot to Retrieve Association Rock Creek Field Trial, June 4/5, 2005, was held near Lincoln, Nebraska. Setter Dogs posted the following results-