***Duck South Hunt Test Event*** Discussion Thread......

[Hybrid Biscuit]

Check your PM Taz.

[Double R 2]

Is there going to be a "regular ol' meat dog" category?

[Damn_It_Boy]

All dogs 1 yr. and older with no seasoned/senior passes in hunt tests can run with the Junior Dogs. It will be challenging.

[Copiah Creek]

To help make some things simple , we are going through Jonathan Sherwin with all Catch A Dream information , if you want to help him you can e-mail or pm him . Everyone can help but he is dealing with the Addministrator for Catch A Dream .
Thanks to everyone who is helping with this......CC

Double R 2 Yes we have a meat dog event ,BUT DELTA aint able to enter it due to the fact her owner likes to snowball folks about his meat dog .

[msbigdawg1234]

Yeah and she is a meat dawg with a MH title and aint nothing MEAT about her.U better enter her boy or i ma gona disown U

[Damn_It_Boy]

To help make some things simple , we are going through Jonathan Sherwin with all Catch A Dream information , if you want to help him you can e-mail or pm him . Everyone can help but he is dealing with the Addministrator for Catch A Dream .

Thanks Jonathan!!

[SME]

Hey i want her to run NOT gun And i got an e-mail that said it could not be done since she dont own him , so she will either be test dog or i may give him to her

I need room in the kennel anyway

Hey! I'm just an amateur-handler-in-training. It certainly isn't like you've got some pro in disguise. No one would worry about me running any dog if they'd been at training day when I forgot to take the gun off safety and just said "bang, bang" and sent Gabe instead of firing the gun properly. Actually, I think that kind of induced Gabe to break and I just acted like I sent him.

Seriously, CC, thanks for giving me the chance to learn with such a fine dog. If he's ever going to stay in Pascagoula, he has to have a bath, though!

[Damn_It_Boy]

Guys/Gals, I know we all get caught up with "our dogs" and focusing on them during an event but we really have a chance to make a difference in a young persons life with this event. I ask each of you to take a minute and visit the http://www.catch-a-dream.org website and see what they are all about. I hope some that can't come to the event, will find it in their hearts to contribute anyway. This is a Mississippi based charity, and you can see the results from the smiles!

Here are a few testimonials from parents on the website:

“My son had a dream come true that I would have never been able to have given him. We made friends that we will never forget.....You and your organization will be blessed for the life-changing experiences you give to children.”
Mother of 16 yr. old boy

“It will be a memory that will last a lifetime. Our family will never be able to express our appreciation for what this meant to all of us. The family time really brought us closer together and as I said before the memories will sustain us for a lifetime.”
Mother of 17 yr. old boy

“This was something for me to really look forward to. As I was leaving home, I was thinking that this has to be a dream, that it can’t be real. I would just like to thank everyone involved.”
11 yr. old boy

“God is awesome, and has given us a glimpse of just how precious life is. We appreciate every day. No matter how many years he has, they’re going to be good years, and people like this help make that special.”
Mother of 13 yr. old boy

“Thanks again for everything that you did for Taylor. It was truly a trip to remember. When a child would rather return to Alaska over Disney World, that’s an accomplishment!”
Mother of 9 yr. old

“Last June when he was so sick and in the hospital, he had a depressed feeling and he was asking about dying. Today he is talking about his future. He is even looking into colleges. What a difference!”
Mother of 14 yr. old

“Thank you, for giving Matt such an experience! I don’t think he has come down off his high yet! I can’t explain the joy that our family has experienced from seeing Matt so happy.”
Mother of 14 yr. old

“Andy had a Disney World grant from another organization. But Catch-A-Dream is different, and not just because this is hunting and fishing. At Disney World we had a good time, then went home; over and done. Noone met us at the airport, noone hugged Andy and the rest of us and told Andy that they loved him. Noone went out of their way like you folks in Catch-A-Dream have done. You have treated us l ike family, and that is exactly what you have now become to our little boy, and to us. True family.”
Parents of a 12 yr. old

“There will be certain things in your life that you’ll never forget…that you’ll always remember. This will be one of those things that we will all draw on; everybody that’s here….not just me, not just Richard, but all of us…I really believe that.”
Father of 13 yr. old

“This really helped his self-esteem. This isn’t the same boy that’s at home….he’s perked right up…he’s ready to go. He’s taking the hunting seriously, but he’s also having a great time.”
Father of 10 yr. old

“Wow! This 2-day trip netted lifetime memories and lifetime friends that we will always appreciate. Our hosts made us feel like members of their family and, along with the nice people of CATCH-A-DREAM, made my son’s dream of taking a trophy whitetail buck come true . A lot of people go through their life without ever chasing after their dreams. But my son continued to stay hungry for that buck and through the help of several wonderful people a very deserving young man caught his dream. I want to express very special thanks to our most gracious hosts and great friends. With hope love and prayers, I will forever be in your debt. The heart felt warmth and kindness that was extended to me and Cody while at your home is above and beyond letting a little sick boy kill a deer.”
Father of 12 yr. old boy

“My child’s whole attitude has changed, he’s got a whole new perspective on life now because of you all being strangers, but strangers who really care. And he saw that and now he’s driving on with a purpose instead of day to day. Thanks from the bottom of our hearts. We love you all. God bless each one of you!”
Parents of a 16 yr. old boy

“Thanks for ALL that you all have done. This is an experience that just keeps giving and we love you all for it.”
Mother of 13 yr. old boy

“Thank you for all that you have done for us. Our entire family is very appreciative to you and the organization. We have memories that the boys will never forget and we are telling everyone to go to the web site to read about Catch-A-Dream to get the awareness out so that maybe more people will donate to you. We hope more families will be able to cherish their time with their children in the same wonderful environment we have experienced. We hope God blesses you, your family, and the organization. Bill was a wonderful host and the Bozemans really made us feel welcomed and a part of their family. I hope they are able to continue to participate because they really make dreams come true through their caring and love.”
Parents of two boys, ages 16 and 11

[Glenn]

Where do MS duckers donate too. I want be able to participate but would like to make a donation. I will need a youth large for the t-shirt. Just want to be a part of this great deal.

Glenn

[Damn_It_Boy]

Thanks Glenn. Jonathan is working all that out now as I understand. Hang tight, as we are still working on the t-shirt prices and how the non participant donations will be handled. I still wish you would come judge buddy.......

[msbigdawg1234]

Everything is looking good. We need to make sure we have as many dogs as we can to make a good showing. We nee dto tress this is a fun event so folks with dogs that dont do HT are not intimidated.This is for anyone that enjoys getting thier mutts out for fun.Does not matter if ya win cause if we have a good showing EVERYONE wins in this deal.Its that good of a foundation.

We will have AveryOutdoors supply the same birds they use for the SRS to use in the event. That way everyone get the same thing an no bad birds. Also curbs the cost and that means more to be donated to Catch a Dream.

We will have MS OUTDOORS comin down with a photographer and writer to do a piece for the magazine. I am also working on hopfully getting the film crew to come do a piece for the TV show.Hopefully ole Buckman can do a great job like he did at the WMSHRC Hurricane Relief HT. Keep your fingers crossed for this would really help grow this event.

more to come soon........

[Copiah Creek]

Must be they are sho complaining to me Oh well she is running him anyway

Im still waiting on the T-Shirt people to call me back wif price's ,,,,so we will know how much the shirts are for people who want extra's.

[Copiah Creek]

OK i need to straighten out something so everyone will understand how the rule reads . When we referred to must own your dog ,,,,,,this is addressed to PRO Handlers ONLY! (example) Chuck McCall is one of my closest friends and he has some of the nicest dogs around , but it would not be fair for him to bring 8 dogs that do NOT belong to him and run them . With that being said Chuck does own as nice of young dog as i have seen and he is welcome to come and run her . Now Henna Sag is in iraq and he wants his dog to run so he can have someone run his dog , after all he is fighting for OUR freedom to have dogs and hunt with them and have these type of events (aint america great) damb right it is ,,,,,,so if a situation like this happens , i think their dogs are welcome . I also think if a woman or child or new handler wants to come and they do not own a dog , or their dog is not ready and they want to play then they can use one of my dogs , its for fun and charity. And the more money we raise the more kids DREAMS will come true ,,,,,,,,,,,again aint america great ,,,,,,,,,and all the people who want to come and help with a GREAT event ya'll are what makes america great .



Chuck i hope you dont mind that i used you as an example

[Damn_It_Boy]

I'm in 100% agreement!!

[Copiah Creek]

Well let me try to explain a little more due to questions with concerns over the event . First this is a FUN and Charity event , to raise money for sick children . Second the judge's will be given the grounds on friday to set up the test (remember this is a FUN event) so i dont want people to be intimadated about it , The MONSTER BLIND seems to be a concern ,,,,again remember this is for FUN and it cost nothing to run the blind if you have run in another class . This is the last thing that will be run , and the distance is not going to be the handycap , the handycap is you are only allowed 4 whistle's (WHY) it is for FUN i know several of my buddies who would laugh for hour's if i dont get there in the 4 whistle's . And i would get reminded for a year how i fell on my rear on the handycap blind .

Anyone who owns a retriever ,,,,be it a cocker spaniel can come and have fun , we will have a class for everyone and the money all goes to charity , Trey Edwards will be one of the judge's and after talking to him , judge's are always given gifts , rooms ,,,,,ect. ect. His suggestion was for him No gift , No room , No meal we will simply cover his gas , and im sure our other judge's will follow his lead .

So please if anyone wants to come with their dog we want you to feel welcome , i know a friend in memphis who's wife owns a long haired weinner dog that can run in the started class and yes she is welcome to run . I cant say it enough this is for Charity we are trying to make a sick childs Dream come true , so please come and join us because YOU can make a differance .

If you have any questions feel free to contact any of us ....thanks CC

OK here are the 3 judges,,,,,,,,,Trey Edwards , Eddie Sullivan and Jennifer Young I would like to thank all of judges for giving their time for a great cause .