March/April Newsletter

march/april
from our prez
calendar
Got Spring Fever? I usually feel this way later in March as we report the Yankee
member’s woodcock sightings. I am not giving up on winter yet, hoping for a few
more opportunities to dog sled with chapter friends. Yankee Chapter activities
began with a very successful Indoor Clinic. It was great to see so many Yankee
Chapter friends, dog training enthusiasts, and gain some great new members,
too.
Sadly, the warm temps and lack of snow have impacted our two winter service
activities, the dog sled rides at the Crystal Lake Kids Ice Fishing Derby and the
chapter’s Wood Duck Project. I will miss the excitement of opening the boxes,
never knowing what we will find. Hope those beautiful ducks have a great nesting season.
Camp Sunshine. A representative from Camp Sunshine contacted us about
bringing our “sled dogs” to this amazing place on Sebago Lake. The week we
were invited was Oncology Week. How sad is that! We were greeted by about
25 smiling children and their families. They played with the dogs as Blaine gave
them a few sledding basics. When asked what their favorite part of camp was,
their answer: “the dogs.” For one hour the kids and their families smiled, laughed
and became mushers! We will be back! Please look up this camp and learn what
an amazing place it truly is.
Next on our agenda is the State of Maine Sportsman’s Show, April 1-3, so start
practicing your obedience drills, tricks and, of course, the Famous Cracker Challenge.
NAVHDA International’s Annual Meeting this year was held in Sioux Falls, South
Dakota. It was pretty exciting for Blaine and I to be accompanied to this meeting
by Jason and Ella (see Jason’s article on NAVHDA Apprentice Hunter Camp on
page 3).
The pond the state was hoping to build on our Dresden site has been put on
hold by DIFW for now. Our biologist, Keel Kemper, will keep us posted on any
changes that may happen in the future. Thank you to Dick Dilley for working with
Keel on this project.
Phippsburg Sportsmans
Association Winter Kids Day
March 6
Maine Sportsmen’s Show
April 1-3
Augusta, Maine
Fun Shoot
Varney’s Clay Sports
April 9
Richmond, Maine
Yankee Training Clinic
April 23
Dresden, Maine
NAVHDA International
Board Meeting
The NAVHDA International Annual
Meeting was held in Sioux Falls,
SD, Jan 29-31. See page 3 for
Yankee delegate Patti Carter’s report on the delegates’ meeting and
page 4 for the story of Ella Carter’s
presentation. For other info on
the meeting, please refer to the
International minutes that will be
published on NAVHDA’s website.
Closest woodcock siting so far is Geoff Matthews
in Massachusetts. Safe travels little ones.
Happy Spring!
- Patti
p.s. Thank you to all who are donating so
generously to the Kenny King/Bob Bisson
Scholarship Fund and supporting our chapter
kids! Impressive list.
visit us on facebook and at yankeenavhda.org.
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chapter news yankee calendar
welcome new members!
MARCH
6
Phippsburg Sportsmen’s Association Youth Day
APRIL
1-3 9
23 Maine Sportsman’s Show, Augusta, ME
Fun Shoot, Varney’s Clay Sports (rain date: 4/10)
Training Clinic, Dresden, ME
MAY
7
14 Vermont Training Clinic, Hinesburg, VT
Yankee Training Clinic, Dresden, ME
JUNE
4
Pre-Test Clinic, Dresden, ME
5
Test Prep Workshop, Brunswick, ME
10-12 Spring Test, Dresden, ME
JULY
16
Water Clinic, Bowdoinham, ME
20-24 NAVHDA Apprentice Hunter Program Camp
Ric Kildow, Cape Carterex, NC
Andy & Elsie Christie, Windham, ME
Chris Grant, Mansfield, MA
Dennis Kirouac, Orr’s Island, ME
Chris Rumsey, Orono, ME
Alan Smith, Poland, ME
kenny king/bob bisson fund
thank you donors!
Rick Affuso
Don & Judie Bayles
Shelia Bennett
Betty & Don Blackman
Craig Buzzell
Patti & Blaine Carter
Jason Carter
Andy & Elise Christie
Mark Cote
James & Charlene Daniels
Michael Daiute
Dick & Ann Dilley
Dennis Fournier
John & Cindy Graf
Greg, Lisa, Matt & Kyleigh Hodgkins
David & Jaquie Kuritzky
Donnie & Kelly Lucas
Kip Myrick
Mark & Anna Morneau
Sandy Runyon
Ron Volk
Paul & Joan von Hardenberg
Tom Barks III
David & Geraldine Braun
Mike Healy
Dennis Kirouac
Melissa Knutson
Matt Lorello
Robert Marsden
AUGUST
tbd
27 SEPTEMBER 9-11
15-18
Dean Croxford Memorial Shoot, Varney’s Clay Sports
Pre-Test Clinic, Bowdoinham, ME
Fall Test, Bowdoinham, ME
NAVHDA Invitational, Grinnell, IA
treasurer’s report
The balance in the checkbook as of February 18, 2016 is $7019.20.The Money Market
is $17,744.70 as of January 31, 2016. The following bills have been paid, port-a-potties
for both sites, test permits, bird deposit, Maine Sales tax for second half of 2015, International Meeting expenses and NAHP video. We have ordered more of the extremely
popular “Not Polite to Point” t-shirts and NA pins. The paperwork has been taken to William Bishop for preparing our 2015 taxes.
The Kenny King/Bob Bisson Fund has $7561.33. Since the first of the year the Kenny
King/ Bob Bisson Fund increased $635 from member donations. Thank you for supporting the kids.
At the Yankee Annual Meeting, the members voted to keep the test fees at $95 for UPT
and UT and $80 for NA for another year. Remember that the test fees get sent to Sandy
Runyon and memberships get sent to me.
Our April clinic will have chukars only and we’ll let you know the cost of birds as soon as
it’s confirmed with our supplier. -- Cindy Tracy
300 tickets to be sold - $10 / ticket
Drawing at the Yankee Spring Test
Donated by Terry Wilson
To get a set of tickets to sell or to buy
your own tickets, contact Patti Carter:
[email protected]
702-725-8229
not your normal chapter!
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chapter news continued
camp sunshine
Members of the Yankee Chapter of
NAVHDA travelled to Camp Sunshine on
Sebago Lake last month to give dog sled
rides to a whole lot of kids and their families. It was an amazing day as Patti and
Blaine Carter, Andrew and Dani Friend,
Tim Dunton, and Wyatt Knutson brought
smiles and cheers to everyone there.
Founded in 1984, Camp Sunshine provides retreats combining respite, recreation
and support, while enabling hope and promoting joy, for children with life-threatening
illnesses and their families through the
various stages of a child’s illness.
To learn more about Camp
Sunshine, visit
www.campsunshine.org
Camp Sunshine is the only program in the
nation offered year-round with the distinction of having been designed to serve
the entire family in a retreat model. The
program is free of charge to families and
includes on-site medical and psychosocial
support.
Please take the time to research this camp
and all it does. The Yankee mushers will
definitely be back next year!
navhda news
navhda annual meeting
-- by Patti Carter
Thanks for allowing me to be the Yankee Chapter’s delegate and represent you at NAVHDA International Annual Meeting in
Sioux Falls, South Dakota. There were no motions submitted by chapters for this year’s meeting. However, there were items discussed
amongst delegates, executive board and members.
The St. Croix Chapter submitted an item for discussion. They felt that rubber ducks (Dokken Deadfowl Trainers) used in the
Double Mark Retrieve took away the integrity of the 2015 Invitational. They hope to resubmit this discussion item next year as a motion.
Discussion was heartfelt as members wanted the Invitational to continue as a premier event. They felt the rubber ducks used in the
double mark portion of the test took the quality away from last year’s test. Executive Board representative and Director of the Invitational, Tracy Nelson, stated, “NAVHDA did the best they could under the circumstances dealt them by Ohio’s Department of Agriculture.”
As far as the disease that prevented ducks from being used in this year’s Invitational? The Department of Agriculture overrides the
Department of Natural Resources when making these decisions. Fifty million chickens were euthanized across the US in 2015. If the
Department of Agriculture feels what we are doing is threatening to the livelihood of tens of thousands of their farmers, they will again
stop recreational dog activities.
Clyde Vetter suggested the EC put together a committee of experts for dealing with these diseases.The committee should
include scientist, biologists and legal. Delegates ended their Invitational discussion by strongly suggesting NAVHDA puts together a
contingency plan for the Invitational. Membership questioned the possibility of a cancellation insurance policy for the Invitational. There
is a very good possibility 2015 could repeat itself.
Finally discussed was the size of the Invitational and how it can be managed in the future as it grows. Tracy Nelson stated,
to date the EC has agreed to accommodate the numbers that wish to test. It is getting increasingly hard to gather the man power to
conduct this event. Her committee has discussed possible alternatives to the one big test, but to date they can still accommodate all
entries.
Sponsors and Advertising: Membership asked how NAVHDA was working on growth and finding new sponsors. The EC
stated, they are in a continual search for new sponsors and always welcome member suggestions.
not your normal chapter!
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Ella Carter Presents the NAVHDA Apprentice Hunter Program
-- by Jason Carter
Down the aisle she walks boldly carrying all twelve years of confidence and life behind her in a room filled with NAVHDA’s elite far, far,
far exceeding her own age and experiences. She reaches the podium and calls upon the assistance of Joe Raia, Director of Youth Development. “Mr. Raia, would you please hand me my firearm?” Just off to the side she had planted a toy rifle for him to collect for her.
“Mr. Raia is the gun loaded?”
Accidentally pulling the trigger, CLICK “Not anymore I guess,” he says sheepishly.
“Is the safety on? Is the action open? Thank you,” she replies as she collects her rifle and the auditorium fills with laughter.
That was the 2016 NAVHDA Annual Meeting in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Ella Carter stepped up as the Yankee Chapter representative to share her NAVHDA Apprentice Hunter Program camp experiences with our international membership.
Roughly a week prior to the meeting her excitement and anticipation began to grow. I’m not sure if it was more about the experience of
flying out, presenting her first public speech or knowing she would get to skip school, but her thrill was undeniable. I asked her to come
up with a short speech that would highlight some of her favorite experiences at the NAHP camp. As the list grew into pages it became
apparent we needed to trim it back a bit. She decided to highlight two of her favorite activities, which were dog work and shooting. With
the speech mostly thought out, we finished packing and caught our flight out to Sioux Falls.
“OMG, is that our jet, is that our food, is that a four story indoor waterslide in our hotel?” The weekend was complete with kids
galore all around and an indoor waterpark setting the stage for what would be a trip of a lifetime.
The day before we left, I asked, “Ella what about your speech?”
“I have plenty of time Daddy!” was her response.
The morning of our trip I repeated, “Hey Ella, how about that speech?”
“I have it covered DAD!” Just moments before, again I asked, “Hey Ella you’re up next,
you sure you’re all set? You nervous?”
“Nope. I got this, RELAX!”
Then her turn came to speak. “Would Ella Carter please come up and share
your camp experience,” Joe Raia called out. Up she walked and presented a
well thought out presentation, making us all very proud.
“Can I go to the hot tub now dad?”
“Yes you can, Spuddy Buddy.”
What an amazing weekend we had with all our NAVHDA friends and family.
A huge thank you must go out to the Midwest Tristate Chapter of NAVHDA
for putting on such an incredible event for all of us. Something we’ll
remember for many years to come.
NAVHDA Apprentice Hunter Program
The Yankee Chapter is very proud of members Jason and Ella
Carter who introduced those in attendance at the Sioux Falls
meeting to our apprentice hunter program. The response at
the meeting, on Facebook and NAVHDA International website
has been huge! Many chapters having requested our program.
Because of new NAVHDA insurance policies, we will no longer
be able to conduct an overnight camp. The chapter is currently
setting up a committee for Apprentice Hunter Camp 2016.
It will be conducted as a day camp with many of the same
educational events as before. We need volunteers! Please
contact Jason Carter at 207-721-0557.
We would like to thank Josh Swan for helping the Yankee
Chapter pass along our passion for youth through his
video about the NAVHDA Apprentice Hunter Program. The
video captured the excitement, emotion and unforgettable
experience. You can view the video on YouTube at:
http://youtu.be/Oek1IGlohTc
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member news
The Chapter sends heartfelt condolences
to Cindy Tracy on the passing of her father,
William Hackett. Bill grew up in Bowdoinham, was a Naval veteran of the Korean
Conflict, a businessman and a lifelong
member of the Brunswick Mason’s United
Lodge No.8.
Check out this awesome bull shot by
Matt Hodgkins! Great job, Matt!
Charles Ellithorpe recently said goodbye
to his handsome Gordon Setter, Piper. He
and Piper chased grouse across North
Maine Woods for many seasons. Surely
Piper will live on in Charles’ memories.
Casey Mowers lost his young Lab pup
Sager to an accident this month. Our
thoughts are with Casey.
Congratulations to Jacklyn Silva on her
Hunter Safety Certificate!
Rob Shaw’s Nickel jumped on their bed
recently in the middle of the night barking
to let them know Robert was having an
asthma attack. Amazing dog!
Congrats to Sydney McCarren and her
dog Joey find their first set of antlers of
2016!
Congratulations to Jason and Ella Carter
-- seen here at the NAVHDA Annual Meeting
receiving their breeder’s award.
Paul and Joan von Hardenberg reported in
January that North Carolina totally shut down
due to 2” of ice. Our most recent report from
the roving Hardenburgs came from Texas
where they said Dusty is finding quail on
every walk they take!
So this is how our Pres., Patti Carter, with
Carol Trahan, Wight Greger and Lynne
Spaeth spent her free time in Sioux Falls at
the Annual Meeting.
Thomas and Isabelle Edling are having fun
doing UT bumper drills with Jesper and
Cooper on the beach. Spoiled dogs!
Fergi, Tiza, Gnarly, Scratch, Tank and Rudder ran the rig in the Georgia quail fields last month.
not your normal chapter!
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Jason and Ella Carter made a new friend
in Sioux Falls.
fun shoot
varney’s clay sports - richmond, me -- april 9 (rain date: 10th) 10:00 a.m.
Please come join us for our annual winter fun shoot that we now hold in April. Varney’s Sporting Clays in Richmond is where you’ll find
us. This is open to friends and family of the Yankee Chapter. It doesn’t matter your level of shooting as long as you’re safe. It’s all about
getting together, having some fun, and maybe improving our shooting skills. Brad is offering a case of shells to anyone who can shoot
50 straight in sporting clays!
Brad always sets up an interesting as well as challenging sporting clays course for us bird hunters. Also available is skeet, modern
skeet, and his idea of fun with his “Super Skeet.” It involves hoola hoops and mirrors! It can’t be explained, it has to be experienced.
Safety is first and foremost. Everyone needs eye protection, and ear protection is highly recommended. No shot size bigger than 7-1/2.
Blow the dust off your guns and come have some fun shooting.
Skeet-25 targets-$6.00.
Modern Skeet-25 targets-$6.00
Super Skeet-$6.00
Sporting clays-50 targets-$30.00
april training clinic
green point wildlife management area - dresden, me -- april 23 9:00 a.m.
The first outdoor YANKEE TRAINING CLINIC of the 2016 season is just a few weeks away. Whether you’re testing a dog this
year, introducing a puppy to the wonderful world of bird hunting, or just giving your hunting buddy a tune-up, come join us. We’ll
cover all kinds of field work for all levels -- steadiness, tracking, retrieving, heeling and lots of obedience drills. (No water work yet.)
The clinic will start at 9 a.m. At noon, we’ll fire up the grill for LUNCH. Please bring a side dish, salad or dessert to share.
What to BRING: What the weather will be doing is anyone’s guess, so be prepared for everything from mud to bugs. Boots and
layers are recommended. Don’t forget to bring water, leash, and a stake or crate for your dog. You might also want to bring a canopy
in case it’s rainy or hot sun.
When you get to the field, come to the tent to sign in and pay for your chukars and lunch ($5). We’ll also be holding a RAFFLE
during our lunch break. Any and all donations are welcome. Funds raised at our clinic and test day raffles are used to offset costs
such as shotgun shells and the port-a-potty. Thank you for your continued generosity and dedication to the Not Your Normal chapter.
DIRECTIONS: Take I-295 to Exit 43. Go east on Route 197 through Richmond. Turn right onto Route 128. Go 1 mile. Grounds are
on the right side. Watch for signs. More information about our training sites is available on our website: www.yankeenavhda.org.
REMINDER: The Yankee clinics are designed to give everyone and their dogs a variety of training opportunities. When it is not
your turn in the field (or at the water), it’s easy to find something else for you and your dog to do: practice heeling and stay on the
placeboards, find a partner and do retrieving drills, ask to walk along with other dogs in the field to pick up tips and strategies, offer
to be a ‘gallery’ for dogs practicing tracks and retrieve by drag. And don’t forget to chip in and help our terrific set-up and lunch crew!
PLEASE KEEP YOUR DOG ON A LEAD OR STAKED UNLESS YOU ARE WORKING YOUR DOG IN THE
FIELD, DESIGNATED EXERCISE AREA, OR AT DRILLS. THANK YOU!
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the indoor clinic february 13th was a great success!
Photos by Patti Carter and Misi Knutson
Hi!
I just want to thank everyone for a great clinic yesterday! The information and demonstrations were invaluable in my understanding of training my pup as well as seeing the
finish product. I now know what to work on.
Special thanks to “Bill “ for taking so much of his day to work one on one with me and my
EP Gauge. He took my day from initial frustration and feeling I failed my Pup in training,
to enthusiasm and a better understanding of the training process. Thanks Bill!
See everyone next clinic.
Chris Grant
not your normal chapter!
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from our director of training
Training Puppies to Track
By Richard Dilley, photo by Ann-Marie Dilley
Tracking is often the most overlooked milestone in the puppy training program. Many novice trainers (we all were once) think that if
the puppy searches the field and finds and points birds that the dog will naturally track. Tracking requires the puppy to concentrate and
stay focused on the job at hand which is not easy as puppies are easily distracted. Waiting until after you have trained the dog to work
in the field, searching and pointing will make it even more difficult. At that point most dogs, when released, will search rather than track.
I like to integrate tracking in my overall puppy training program with obedience, field, pointing, retrieving and water. Start with building
desire. Allow the puppy to chase and catch a flightless bird and carry it around. This is often done at the breeder’s kennel before you
bring the puppy home. Play with the pup with a fresh killed bird and let it carry the bird around. Tie the bird with a string and pull it a
short distance on the ground. With your puppy on a leash, bring it to the track, give a command, (track, fetch or anything you choose,
just be consistent) tap your hand on the ground along the track, drop the lead and see if the puppy will continue down the track. If not,
pick up the lead and walk the track with the puppy, tapping the ground as you go. Let the pup pick up the dead bird. This is his reward.
If you make it a game, it won’t take long for the pup to figure out that if he follows the smell, he will get the bird. As the rest of your training progresses, make the tracks longer and more difficult, but always make it easy enough for the pup to ultimately find the bird. Try to
drag the bird with the wind at your back as much as possible. This will make the puppy track with its head down.
When the puppy is tracking the dead bird drag reliably, remove the lead and work on the release. The release should be soft and not
interfere with the pup’s concentration. The release is usually done by looping a soft leather lead under the pup’s collar and holding both
ends as a leash. When the pup starts tracking, release one end of the strap allowing the pup to move forward without any interference.
Another approach is to forego the leash and cup your hand under the pup’s collar. When the pup starts to track, open your fingers, let
your hand slip out, and free the pup to continue down the track. In either case, make the release soft so that it doesn’t interfere with
the puppy’s forward motion and concentration. Once the pup is released, stand quietly (no more commands) look in the direction of the
bird and let the pup do its job. The pup will probably pick it up and, with little or no coaxing, bring it back to you. As you progress, make
the tracks longer, with at least one turn and into cover.
When you are confident in the pup’s ability to track dead bird drags, you can move on to live birds. I don’t like to start my puppy on live
bird tracks until it is pointing in the field. Allowing the pup to catch the live bird is counterproductive if you have not yet achieved pointing.
Start by finding a field, clear of bird scent, where the grass is not so high that the bird will not run. Show the pup the bird and then put
the pup out of sight. Make sure the primary wing feathers have been pulled so the bird cannot fly. Pick a starting point in the field about
20 yards from the cover. Mark the starting point with a few breast feathers and then walk about ten yards, dragging the live bird in the
direction of the cover. At this point, release the flightless bird and it will seek the cover. Walk back along the track to the starting point.
Remember that the pup has previously tracked you and the dead bird. Leaving your scent in the first ten yards will help the puppy get
started. Bring the puppy out to the original starting point and let it begin the track as you have been doing. The pup will probably stop
where your track ends and then circle and come back and then track the bird into the cover. If the pup does not go down the bird track
right away, stay quiet and continue to look in the direction of the bird. Give the puppy time to figure it out. If the pup can’t figure it out,
help by walking forward until the pup finds the bird. After the pup has accomplished this phase, release the bird from the starting point
so that there is only bird scent in the track. Take the pup directly to the point where you released the bird and start it from there. At this
point, the pup should be ready to track. Repeat, making the tracts longer, until the pup is tracking to your satisfaction. Keep it fun and
don’t overdo it.
Start early. Make it fun! Start simple and gradually make it harder. The puppy must always succeed and win the bird. If you have a
problem at any point, return to a place where you are confident of success and move forward slowly in the training until you achieve
your goal.
not your normal chapter!
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cranky yankees
remember when you’re shooting: get a clue before you see blue!
This column offers advice by Nick Racioppi and Jason Carter about Maine’s hunting laws and regulations. Is there
a hunting regulation you don’t understand? A situation in the field you weren’t sure how to handle? Send the Cranky
Yankees and email and let them look into it for you: Jason: [email protected] Nick: [email protected]
“Thick and blue, tried and true.
Thin and crispy,way too risky.”
ice safety
General Ice Thickness Guidelines - For New, Clear Ice Only:
2” or less - STAY OFF
4” May allow ice fishing or other activites on foot
5” often allows for Snowmobile or ATV travel
8” - 12” of good ice will support most cars or small pickups 12” - 15” will likely hold a
medium sized truck.
Remember that these thicknesses are merely guidelines for new, clear, solid ice.
Many factors other than thickness can cause ice to be unsafe.
coyote hunting
February is a great time of year to hunt coyotes. Males are out and about looking for a mate and calling them is particularly effective
due to breeding and hunger. Coyotes are a very challenging species to hunt. Accord them the respect they deserve. While we may
desire to reduce their populations, coyotes are an integral part of Maine’s fauna. Coyote control has many opponents, some of whom
are trying to find ways to shut us down in the legislature or in the courts. Don’t give them ammunition to succeed. Obey all hunting laws,
practice good landowner relations, utilize coyote pelts for their fur value, and refrain from publicly displaying dead coyotes, especially on
the internet. What you do and say as a hunter reflects on all Maine hunters. Be a positive role model for the sport!
About 94% of Maine is in private ownership. Chances are, you will be hunting coyotes on someone else’s land. Even when not legally
required to do so, always seek landowner permission to access their land for hunting. Obey posted signs. Not all landowners may feel
the way you do about the need to protect deer by hunting coyotes. Please be respectful to landowners who deny you permission to
hunt coyotes on their land. Find a meaningful way to thank those landowners who do grant you access.
Coyotes are exempt from Maine’s wanton waste law. This means you are not legally required to utilize the coyotes you kill. However,
be smart about it. Utilize pelts when they have a monetary value. Return unusable coyotes or coyote parts to the woods, well away
from public view. Ravens, crows and other scavengers will benefit. Try a meal of coyote stew or sausage sometime! Rumor has it that
properly prepared coyote meat has the color and texture of veal, with a very mild flavor. Think of it as eating venison -- only one critter
removed. Let me know what you think then I’ll take your word for it ! :)
truffle sniffing dogs (article sent in by Paul Brouha)
Eladio Salvador Redón, a large truffle producer in Sarrión, Spain,
employs five pickers, all of them Moroccan. They spend much of their
working day digging around the roots of trees where trained dogs have
detected truffles in the soil. The black truffle, with its pungent aroma, is,
after all, a mainstay of French gastronomy. Spaniards barely eat them.
Scientifically known as the Tuber melanosporum, it is even commonly
known as the Périgord truffle, after the French region that long led in its
production. Dogs like these, with their sensitive sniffers, are trained to
help workers zero in on truffles in Eladio Salvador Redón’s fields.
Credit:Arnau Bach for the New York Times
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it’s a dog’s life
Here are some interesting stats from Cornell University’s DOGWatch:
A survey of more than 10,000 pet owners in 11 countries – 3,100 of them in the U.S. –
has found that American owners are especially lenient with their dogs and consider them
equals in the household.
-- While 8 percent of U.S.owners say their dogs rule the household, 59 percent say they
share control.
-- Dogs are more likely to sleep in their owner’s beds in the U.S. (41 percent), and least
likely in Spain (14 percent.)
-- 22 percent of U.S. owners spent $1,000 on their dogs in the last two years.
-- 70 percent of U.S. respondents cited fur and hair as their most significant complaint
about pets.
-- 43 percent cited tracking in dirt as their most significant complaint about pets.
-- 90 percent of U.S. owners say pets make them happy.
say what? ... a few notes about dog hearing
Dogs hear at a wider range of frequencies than humans. The low end of the range is
similar to humans (humans hear down to about 20 Hertz, or cycles per second, dogs are
at about 40 Hz). But at the high end, they are quite different. Humans hear to about 23
KHz or 23,000 Hz (kilohertz = 1000 x Hz) but dogs can hear up to 45 KHz! Although as
dogs age they may become deaf and some dogs are born deaf.
When dogs become aware of a sound they’ve heard their ears will prick up and move
around. Part of the reason why dogs can hear better than humans is that their ears have
more mobility which enable it to maximize its ability to ear. The shape of a dog’s ear also
helps it hear more proficiently. As we cup our ears, some dogs ears are already in that
position.
snazzy bacon-wrapped woodcock
from some folks at the Ruffed Grouse Society
Take a half slice of bacon (maple bacon is also good),
place a half woodcock breast flattened to about 3/16th
inch thick on it and place a half slice of cream cheese 1/8
inch thick on top of that. Then place a marble sized dollup
of ginger compote on top and complete the wrap. These
are grilled on the barbeque until the bacon is done and
they are ready and bite sized. Delicious!
Jared Gordon sent in this family portrait of Hogan, the twins,
Crystal and himself.
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contacts, sponsors & info
yankee board of directors
President: Patti Carter 33 Simpson’s Point Road, Brunswick, ME 04011
207-725-8229 [email protected]
Vice Pres: Nancy Anisfield
1067 Silver Street, Hinesburg, VT 05461
802-482-2561 [email protected]
Secretary: Dani Friend
288 Chopps Cross Road, Woolwich, ME 04579
207-389-4470 [email protected]
Treasurer: Cindy Tracy
37 Eider Lane, Topsham, ME 04086 207-725-4562 [email protected]
Dir. of Testing: Jason Carter
Dir. of Publications: Judie Bayles
Dir. of Judge Development: Terry Wilson
Dir. of Training: Blaine Carter
Dir. of Gunning: Matt Lorello
Test Secretary: Sandy Runyon
Dir. of Grounds: Dick Dilley
Delegate at Large: Bill Tracy
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SEND US YOUR STORIES & PHOTOS!
“If at first
you don’t
succeed,
skydiving is
not for you.”
Please send us your photos and stories -- we love to hear from you
and are always looking for material. Send up to three photos and
stories 250-400 words. Besides your hunting and training stories,
please share recipes, tips, dog humor and anything else you think
the Not Your Normal Chapter folks might enjoy. Send them to
[email protected] by the 20th of the month. Thank you all!
“The original
point and click
interface was a
Smith &
Wesson.”
not your normal chapter!
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classifieds & chapter sponsors
HYNSON’S SPORTING GOODS
STILL OPEN FOR BUSINESS!!!
One Old Town Loon Kayak 120 Blue -- $300.
One Old Town Loon Kayak 120 Green -- $300.
One Old Town Kingfisher Canoe (Fiberglass) Blue
-- $250.
One Remington 11-87 Automatic 12 ga Super
Magnum Black Matt Finish-- $450.
One Remington 870 Pump 12 ga Super Magnum
Black Matt Finish -- $150. Contact:Jim Hynson, 274 Blodgett Road,
Pittston, ME 04345 207/582-7048
[email protected]
Do these dogs
know how to
celebrate their
birthdays, or
what!
Willy Levasseur
Pigeons for sale: Merrymeeting Kennels is
downsizing their homing pigeon numbers for
winter. Darn critters are still sitting on eggs! These
are very strong flyers as they spend the day in the
trees and flying laps around the local air space.
$10.00 each or trade a pair for a bag of cracked
corn. 207.725.8229
Tera Carter
Emma Brey
not your normal chapter!
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Jack Gordon gets big air!!
(Okay, we know this isn’t a dog photo, but it’s too much fun not to share!)
not your normal chapter!
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