May/June 2001

Snake River Gun Dog and Sportsman Association

Recent Events

Fun Run – Doc Kramer

The Shea Meadows Fun Run was a great meeting of friends and good weather. The meadow was not as wet as it has been in previous years.  High clouds kept the sunburn to a minimum.  The dog training took place against a background of green grass and blue flowering Camas.  Before the session begun Doc’s yearling EP “Sweet Tippy” swept the field and surrounding forest of dew and ticks.  Mountain blue birds and swallows used the shorthaired dogs and sweet smelling Dick Chapman as mosquito bait.

      Chairperson Robert Uhrich and family organized the location, bird procurement and flagging.  The continued hospitality of the Martin Stout family’s was appreciated.  Thanks to Tom Medley’s expert flight conditioning the corturnx quail were better flyers than some expected.  Unfortunately that same flight conditioning did not spill over to our long tongue, hand planting, bird planters Ed Johnson, Mark George, Terry Quinn and Robert Uhrich.

      Again Jerry Thiessen’s 12 month old EP, “Tanner”, took the Derby dog ribbon.  Don’t be too proud Jerry, its all in the breeder selecting the correct right sire and with a sire’s name like Elvis how could “Tanner” go wrong.

      Welcome to our new club member, Ike Todd.  Ike is a graduating high school senior from Gallatin Gate Way, Montana who last year took his GWHP, “Rose”, all the way to NSTR national s.

      Science Diet’s gifts were appreciated.

 

The trial netted $64.50.

 

Results A-Field

Place   Brace Score   Owner             Breed  Name              Owner             Breed  Name

1st        A-4      (695)    M. George       GSP     Dobber            I. Todd             GWP   Rose

2nd      A-7      (505)    R. Uhrich          Brit.      Tell.                  R. Chapman     EP        Chap

3rd       A-3      (345)    J. Thiessen        EP        Tanner              C. Harmon       GSP     Lady

3rd       A-6      (345)    R. Chapman     ES        Willie                I Todd              EP        Anne

Derby   A-3      (120)    J Theissen         EP        Tanner (12 mon.).

 

 

 

 

 

 

May Sporting Clays Shoot  – Terry Quinn

The SRGDSA sponsored a round of sporting clays May 5 at Pheasant Valley Sporting Clays, near LaCrosse, Washington.  Four shooters attended the event.  The weather was great for this event, sunshine and blue skies, but high winds kept the temperature pleasant and the targets challenging.  Pheasant Valley has some neat presentations in a scenic setting.  If you would like more information or want to schedule a round the phone number of Pheasant Valley is (509) 549-3912.

Web Site

There is a temporary prototype web site for the club located at:

http://www.baas.uidaho.edu/tquinn/gundogclub

 

 

Classifieds

Bobwhite Quail  Scott Sorensen has 100 flight-conditioned bobwhite quail for sale for $4 per bird.  For more information or to order birds call Scott at (208) 883-8544.

 

Dogtra Training Equipment  Covey Runs Kennels is now carrying a full line of Dogtra Training Equipment.  Contact Tim or Nancy Schneider at (208) 882-8714.

 

Water troughs  The club longer needs it’s 7, 50 gallon plastic water troughs.  The price is half the original price ie. @ $35.  Contact Dick Chapman. (208) 743-5548.

 

Radartron Electric Training Collar  #300-DT Dog Trainer (1989).  Complete with transmitter, whip and long range antennae, electric and dummy collars two ranges of plugs with bag, recharger, holster, carry case and booklet.  The selector is located on the collar with four possible settings.  My daughter-in-law says my son no longer needs it.  $200 or obo.  Contact:  John Kramer (509) 332-7273.

 

 

 

 

 

Snake River Gun Dog and Sportsman's Association

PO Box 629

Potlatch, ID 83855