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  1. 16-06-2013, 01:31 AM #1
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    2 year old Lab

    Hey guys,

    I picked up my boy Van about 2 years ago, I have just recently started hunting and interested if anyone thinks/knows if Choc labs will go any good when it comes to sniffing out a deer.. And is it something you need to do from a pup.. or just get out there and give him a go? Hes had the choc and knows who boss and does as he's told most the time..

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  3. 16-06-2013, 01:31 AM #2
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  4. 16-06-2013, 08:56 AM #3
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    Anythings possible. I reckon you could train to sniff deer. Maybe next deer you shot get the ears or a bit of skin hide around the place and get him to sniff it out?
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  5. 16-06-2013, 10:49 AM #4
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    I'm not experienced but from what I've read on here most of the guys who are on here, I think, will say it's definitely worth trying.

    If you can teach it to heel properly and it's not gunshy then at the very least it can be a mate to take out there with you, but you could probably set your sights a bit higher than that. Be patient and give it a go; there's a lot of guys on here that I'm sure would help you along the way.
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  6. 20-06-2013, 11:17 PM #5
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    Give it a go! I've got a two year old choc lab bitch, I got her as a re-home and have no knowledge as to her lines. As others said start off with basic commands and getting them used to the gun. I started mine on rabbits that i stalked with the .22 and use that as a basis for basic control, did this for about six months and have now only just started her on deer. She has only done about 4 stalking trips so far and as a result has indicated numerous deer and i've shot 2 deer and 2 pigs over her and all on public land! Just take it slow and don't rush it. Its great fun!!! Good luck!
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  7. 20-06-2013, 11:55 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hunty1 View Post
    Give it a go! I've got a two year old choc lab bitch, I got her as a re-home and have no knowledge as to her lines. As others said start off with basic commands and getting them used to the gun. I started mine on rabbits that i stalked with the .22 and use that as a basis for basic control, did this for about six months and have now only just started her on deer. She has only done about 4 stalking trips so far and as a result has indicated numerous deer and i've shot 2 deer and 2 pigs over her and all on public land! Just take it slow and don't rush it. Its great fun!!! Good luck!
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  8. 21-06-2013, 05:03 PM #7
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    Welcome to the forum Hunty1. Way to start off.
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  9. 29-06-2013, 09:43 PM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rushy View Post
    Welcome to the forum Hunty1. Way to start off.
    Cheers Rushy, this forum seems pretty chilled out compared to the other.... I like!

    PS now up to deer number 3 with the hound as of friday
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  10. 29-06-2013, 09:57 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hunty1 View Post
    Cheers Rushy, this forum seems pretty chilled out compared to the other.... I like!

    PS now up to deer number 3 with the hound as of friday


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  11. 29-06-2013, 10:02 PM #10
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    Take him out & shoot a deer with him ,he'll learn pretty quick I reckon.
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    Name: PB190228.jpg Views: 416 Size: 134.3 KB
    The first rabbit

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    First piggies she indicated

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    Proud 'Dad moment' first redskin with the hound

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    First Buck in the Bluey's with hound, few nervous moments as a wasn't sure how she'd react to the croaking. Ok it seems!

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    That's the stuff!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hunty1 View Post
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    Proud 'Dad moment' first redskin with the hound

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    First Buck in the Bluey's with hound, few nervous moments as a wasn't sure how she'd react to the croaking. Ok it seems!

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    This friday's effort in the Dish, Blue mts
    Brilliant mate...

    Any training tips to share?

    took my boy in the bush last week but he was way to excited...

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