Kelly later emailed me and offered, "We do not use our dogs for other birds. I used a circular polarizing filter and a graduated neutral density filter hand-held We killed many quail with her and she was a great duck hunting dog for rice fields but didnt have the stamina for the marsh. advantage of shallow depth of field, but I could not position myself that far back and keep the dog owners out of the shot as they tried Wife doesn't want a lab and we're looking for something small that still can hunt, but the little ones can handle. Even the PA state police train at our facility with arson and drug dogs. there a thread on boykins on the outdoor board at tigerdroppings, Contact Matt in Arkansas. FOIA, 2018 SouthCarolinaDepartment ofNaturalResources Allrightsreserved. Very nice breeding for boykins. I got her for 400 she was asking for 500 ya aughta look at this breed as well. Our human tribe has grown with lots of babies, but our first babies will always I didn't think of a collie. mountains, they were accompanying us on hikes. Did he have that female left? A group photo was taken following the shoot to commemorate this special reunion! I had a half Boykin Spaniel and half lab I think, was a good dog. I have ahd the same thoughts. Went look at some puppies from the Lady in Hammond and did not have a good feeling about the place. I was very impressed. I am 2nd on his current list. Contact| The new tribe was started with Bo, Brownie and Isabelle, all going on six years old from the same litter, who have grown up with a and visited too, adding much entertainment. Boykins weren't as well-known throughout the state back then. Hi Don, yea I have an email into Romars, no responce just yet, only been a day or two. We've had other Boykins in our store, of course, but Kelly's was unusual because she hunts her Boykin, Nelli, and the up and coming Jenny, solely for wild turkeys in the fall season. They have a great website, which explains more about the breed. At least you're not on a two year waiting list like I was! He blood trails deer and smarter than your honor roll student. We got stopped a lot and asked, "What kind of dog is that????" Subscribe| Lion Country Supply will be holding our annual Bird Dog Days event this year on August 26thand 27th. I try to approach these shoots prepared with patience, filters and a sense of humor. Because we had all fallen in love with Sally They are very cool dogs. of course. He says he'll breed this next coming spring. Boykins come from S.Carolina I believe it was. Will let you know. The thing is, the wife thinks she wants her own hunting dog this time around, so I'm looking to get 2 pups. I will talk to him and see where he got his, think he got it shipped in from up north some where. Web site doesnt mention when his next litter is planed, but does have a reservation list to fill out. I believe that's what I want to go with. SCW Editor Joey Frazier gives the behind-the-scenes story - from the photographer's perspective. PhoneNumbers| From left, owners Kirk and Gail Porter with their dog Isabelle, Michelle James with Brownie and Bo, David Rice with Wade Hampton and Sheldon Porter with Lady Bird. Discuss anything related to hunting here! Home| The Boykins featured on the cover have a unique family connection. he had about 5 pups. Later came our cousin's dog Wade, and then my brother's dog Lady. Coons and bobcats, as well as the ever growing population of coyotes in central PA, are pursued with black and tans, plotts, redbones, blue ticks and walkers - all visitors to LCS. Taxes and shipping calculated at checkout, April 08, 2016 their family in sight! I started researching them a little more after an exsperience with a trainer. I wanted the pretty side of the lake to appear in the background, so that was the angle I was stuck with, at that time All six of these dogs have since passed on Developed as waterfowl dogs for use in those small boats back there. of squirrel and bird hunting has been attempted, but mostly these dogs have been great family dogs adding much love to our large extended family. If we went to the beach, they were jumping the waves and greeting everyone they met. love of the water and the outdoors - never missing an opportunity to take a swim in the closest body of water or play fetch for hours on end. Wake up and let's go fishing !!! Cool! Seems like what ya looking for. That was twenty-one years Honestly, training them has been rather easy. in front of the lens to keep some detail in the sky.". No guns, know crime. Anytime our family got together (aunts, uncles and cousins-gathering from Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina) the dogs always came along The event started three years ago and it keeps growing. JavaScript is disabled. Time for a new family dog. When we would I also utilized a Nikkon SB700 for fill flash because the scene was somewhat in shadow due to slight backlighting with the sun still relatively We now have two Boykins. My brother has a full Boykin really good hunting dog, it is limited picking up geese but does a great job with ducks. Enjoy your soon to be pup! We were always If ya DECIDE TO GET ONE LET ME KNOW i HAVE THE LADIES NAME AND PHONE NUMBER. Don't recall his name. They are extremely smart. Over the years, another aunt and uncle added Aby and Gabe and another aunt and uncle added Scout. Been doing some research on Boykin Spaniels. Learn more about rowing in this video with CRC coach Laura Kline. My brother had a Brittney Spaniel that was a field trail champ. He will answer your questions when he gets back to you. Wasnt trying to speak bad of him. My son use to duck hunt him in rice fields and after the hunt he would pick up the decoys. Sign up to get the latest on sales, new releases and more , PHONE| SALES| SUPPORT: MON - FRI 9 AM -5 PM, COPYRIGHT 2022 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.LION COUNTRY SUPPLYWORLD'S PREMIER HUNTING DOG SUPPLIER11746 S. EAGLE VALLEY ROAD PORT MATILDA, PA 16870, 2022 Lion Country Supply. Boykins are known for their natural turkey hunting abilities. We've had curs and feist squirrel dogs in the store, as well as a Spinone Italiano, a Caucasian shepherd (Russian Bear Dog), a Catahoula Leopard, cattle dogs, and various breeds of search and tracking dogs with the PA Game Commission. He will tree squirrels but I cant keep up with him in the woods. Didnt have any older pups available. South Carolina Wildlife magazine joins the Columbia Rowing Club for a sunrise practice on the scenic Broad River. We then hide the feathers or hang them on a low tree branch and they would track & find the feathers. I'm looking for one. When asked about training, Kelly continued, "e trained them by using turkey feathers (like a wing or tail) tied to a string and they would start following it. In this article, we are going to cover a five very easy ways to help keep your dog cool Have you recently purchase a Ruff Land Kennel or are currently shopping for one? I'm not looking to get one soon but that will be my next pup for sure. 3 min read. Enclosed are two photos. But in the house, she is momma's dog. ago. They are very popular in SC and GA. The Boykin spaniel owners, all family members, managed to hold the attention of their little brown dogs for seconds at a time as the camera clicked in rapid fire. Those dogs went everywhere with us. I feel sorry for the guy that has never been loved by a dog! ", The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo, http://www.ifish.net/board/showthread.php?t=314866, VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. RembertC.DennisBuilding, 1000AssemblyStreet, Columbia,SC29201. Writers/Photographers| Very cool little dog. Most of the country is experiencing heat waves right now, some pushing the record highs. Last week Kelly Musser, of North Central PA, arrived with her Boykin Spaniel. Molly is 7 years old and is far and away the best dog I have ever had. I find me self looking for a new hunting partner, and have been looking at Boykins, along with some other breeds. If you have questions, let me know.". "Our story with Boykins began when my aunt and uncle got Sally Girl from a breeder in the upstate about twenty-five years ago. Here's how I got this shot: I used a Nikon D750 equipped with a Nikkor 24-120mm lens set to 50mm. Also, we do not bag our dogs (having them crawl into a cloth bag when turkeys are called to avoid detection). I was able to visit with Ross and look at his dogs this evening. The second photo is of pup Jenny carrying a cedar box call. We also take them in the woods late summer/early fall to get exposed to live turkeys and their scent. A relaxing afternoon by the lake meant these dogs were splashing, swimming and playing with all the kids. At 30 lbs she retrieves geese ( water retrieves ), and anytime we step out of the truck she is ready to hunt. Come join the discussion about safety, gear, tackle, tips, tricks, reviews, reports, accessories, classifieds, and more! attached) and an aperture of F/10 to keep all the dogs sharp. be our furry, loyal friends - our little brown dogs.". Nice man, firecrackers for dogs :applause: Didnt get to see 'em hunt obviously, but very active and attentive to everything going on. Subscribe to the SC Wildlife Magazine! The exposure was ISO 640 to open up the shadows from the back light with a shutter speed of 1/200 (fastest possible with the flash Powered by Shopify. After that I talked to a few people that had bought from her and that is not the kind of dog I want. Where did you get her cappy? Those dogs also travel out of state to chase black bears (mostly plotts) or mountain lions (walkers and redbones). We teach them to sit next to us and hold while the turkeys are coming in. We are members of The Boykin Spaniel Society. Enjoy the best of the Palmetto State's great outdoors! Incredibly easy to train, really more like teaching them. A forum community dedicated to anglers and fishing enthusiasts. My husband Ladd and I got Sergeant right before we married and my mom and dad (Gail and Kirk) got his sister, Maggie. all pups are already sold. Our regular customers lead a parade of pointing dogs, retrievers and flushers, who hunt a gamut of gamebirds. That's awesome, your family will love the new addition. Local hounds men who hunt for rabbits and hares arrive with their beagles. I just got a border collie pup. Make sure to check out our list of recommended accessories for Ruff Land Kennels. Hunting, Boating, and General Outdoor Talk, Send a private message to Southern Sportsman, http://www.tigerdroppings.com/rant/oders/67132241/, Louisiana's Best Fishing, Hunting, and Outdoors Forum. I'm surprised Romars has anything left over, his waiting list is pretty long, and for a female to be available is even stranger. One of the owners, Michelle James, shares the story of her family and their One is of a successful turkey hunt with husband Rich on the left, Kelly on the right and Nelli in the middle. HRCHxHR. "The action happens pretty fast photographing pets. If you would like to contact Kelly or Rich, or offer their Boykins a place to fall turkey hunt, email musser.kelly@gmail.com. And a hands on exsperience.One on one.The folks that owned got it from Texas.They live near the lower Deschutes. long-running connection to South Carolina's beloved state dog. Please see the attached flyer. Trying to possibly get one by Christmas. I am an avid turkey hunter, so I was interested in Kelly's style of hunting. Trying to find one more local. Looking for a new background for your cell phone, tablet, or PC? Kelly finished that, "n a different note, I want to share with you an event that The National Wild Turkey Federation and The Tri-M Group (the company where my husband and I work) sponsor. Boykins are a loyal breed and want to always have Download South Carolina Wildlife magazine's Boykin spaniel cover shot right here! He is a purist and builds his own boats and deeks and all. I owned a boykin for 14 great yearsshe was a wonderful dog. They just turkey hunt and are spoiled house dogs the rest of the time They make great pets!". I have a border collie and I will never own any other breed of dog. I thought I would share it with you to see if you know of any businesses that may be interested in participating. she is just a lil over 3 months and we got her at 8 weeks we are amazed at how fast the lil gal is learning. I am sure he will, life is busy at times I know this. I was just saying ( meaning) that he can help with questions about these little dogs. If we went to the For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Any help? Ross Meyers of Romars is a good guy. Accessibility| There is some Boykin discussion in the folowing thread: Hey JR, there's a Boykin breeder in Lebanon. I was wondering how old she is. to keep their pets in position long enough for me to fire off a few frames. Where did you get your GSP from? "Know guns, no crime. all get together, all of us fell in love with this happy, family friendly dog and so the story began. :flowered: Web site says he has one female left from the latest litter (July). Although there are over two dozen states in the United States that allow dogs for turkey hunting, Pennsylvania is relatively new to the game. My next dog will be a border collie also. of day. "Kelly added, "e have only used our Boykins in North Central PA - mainly Clinton and Lycoming counties, but we would like to go to other states like New York or Virginia. Girl, we were determined to start our family off right with Boykins of our own. 2 at 7-8 weeks ad 3 at about 4 weeks. . There were lots of whistles, claps, hand signals and laughs on the sidelines as South Carolina Wildlife editor Joey Frazier positioned himself along the Lake Hartwell shoreline to capture the fantastic photograph of the five Boykin spaniels featured on the SCW July-August 2017 calendar cover.