MontanaRifleman
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Yep the Date is 22-24 May and the next weekend, 29-31 May, is the rain date if the first weekend gets rained out.
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Yep the Date is 22-24 May and the next weekend, 29-31 May, is the rain date if the first weekend gets rained out.
Always ready to shoot dogs and sharing a shoot with other long range enthusiasts sound like a lot of fun. That time of the year the pups are kinda small though
The end of May is the best time for doggin. What the little buggers lack in size they make up for in numbers. Besides unless you find an area that does not see any shooting the big fat dogs that like to hang out on the hillsides in the early morning and late afternoon will be plentiful if not less spookie!
The end of May is the best time for doggin. What the little buggers lack in size they make up for in numbers. Besides unless you find an area that does not see any shooting the big fat dogs that like to hang out on the hillsides in the early morning and late afternoon will be plentiful if not less spookie!
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RockyMtnMT
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Would there be a better time of year?
Steve
Steve
MontanaRifleman
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Steve,
I think spring would be the best as far as PD shooting goes. There would be a less chance of rain in summer, but then again, we might not be able to do campfires in summer? And for that matter, if it's too dry for campfires, it will likely be too dry for rock shooting too. Fall gets into hunting season. If we moved it, I would say early July or we could try June?
It's not too late to change it, so anyone else with prefences can share their thoughts.
Thanks,
mark
I think spring would be the best as far as PD shooting goes. There would be a less chance of rain in summer, but then again, we might not be able to do campfires in summer? And for that matter, if it's too dry for campfires, it will likely be too dry for rock shooting too. Fall gets into hunting season. If we moved it, I would say early July or we could try June?
It's not too late to change it, so anyone else with prefences can share their thoughts.
Thanks,
mark
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RockyMtnMT
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Mark,
I only posted the ? because I don't know. We don't have pd's here in the west. We have ground squirrels aka gophers. I'm not picky about the month, just sounds like a good time.
Steve
I only posted the ? because I don't know. We don't have pd's here in the west. We have ground squirrels aka gophers. I'm not picky about the month, just sounds like a good time.
Steve
MontanaRifleman
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I'm not a PD expert
It's been a long time since I was out shooting them. I dont know of any dogs towns around Bozeman here... all we have is ground squirrels also, and they are a lot more prolific in the spring. When the weather gets hot and dry, you seldom see them I'm guessing the same holds true for PDs? So based on that I think our best time frame would be May-June?MontanaRifleman
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OK... We are back to the original dates for now. That may change after I talk to land owners, but let's plan on the original plan. Stay tuned in case there are changes
long range dogr
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OK... We are back to the original dates for now. That may change after I talk to land owners, but let's plan on the original plan. Stay tuned in case there are changes
Will do! Thanks allot for getting this put together pard.
Just was reading the post. This is something that I might just join in on. I am in Columbus so Roundup is just over a hour out. Will need to look at my work schedule to see if I am off that weekend. I do a lot of P-dog shooting in the area and the dates look to be a good time to shcedule. Get much later than that and the grass and hay in the fields get a bit high to see the dogs.
MontanaRifleman
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Latest on the dog shoot...
I do have a place on the Roundup area. We are OK to spend a couple of nights. There may be an issue with cattle in the pastures, but it sounds like there are several dog towns and we'll probably be able find a spot. If it's wet, it will be a no go.
They also said, the dogs are out in the summer as well. If May is wet, we might try to shoot for end of June or early July.
I Might also try to find a spot around Big Timber.
If you're intersted send me an email and I'll keep you posted and give you directions.
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My status is questionable right now. Business has been real slow and I'm just trying to keep my head above water. So, I haven't had the $$$ to get my Sendero tuned up and ready to go. But I might show up with my Sako 300 WSM or S&W 1500 7mm RM just for the campout and maybe try a couple of shots.
Cheers,
Mark
I do have a place on the Roundup area. We are OK to spend a couple of nights. There may be an issue with cattle in the pastures, but it sounds like there are several dog towns and we'll probably be able find a spot. If it's wet, it will be a no go.
They also said, the dogs are out in the summer as well. If May is wet, we might try to shoot for end of June or early July.
I Might also try to find a spot around Big Timber.
If you're intersted send me an email and I'll keep you posted and give you directions.
[email protected]
My status is questionable right now. Business has been real slow and I'm just trying to keep my head above water. So, I haven't had the $$$ to get my Sendero tuned up and ready to go. But I might show up with my Sako 300 WSM or S&W 1500 7mm RM just for the campout and maybe try a couple of shots.
Cheers,
Mark
MontanaRifleman
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If you know of any good places that might be willing to have us, let me know. The more options we have, the better.
MontanaRifleman
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This event is indefinitely postponed. We might try the last weekend in June or first weekend after the 4th of July. Let me know if you're interested.
-MR
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