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Thanks for the input. Ill look at some of the suggestions you guys put out. Thanks.

I'm trying to decide between the sportdog 1875 and the Dogtra 2500 T&B. Both are close in price and I currently use sportdog brand now. Just looking to see what peoples opinion are. I know people have a favorite brand so I would like to hear it. Has anyone used these and what is your opinion of...

If you can get out during the week Des Plains is also a good place to check out.

Pheasant outlook Looking at a one day stop over in Iowa this season. Is it as bad as the reports say. Visiting a friend and would like to hit the dirt for a day. Any tips and advice would be welcomed. Thanks

Rock, Thanks for the info. You pretty much summed up all my questions at once. I heard good and bad so I figured it was worth a try. I have a young dog so any chance to hunt him is a good day.

Just got my permit for hunting the Joliet training area. Has anyone ever been out there or know much about the area. A coworker recommended this so I was willing to try it for the $25.

Looking for a trainer that uses live birds?

I'm looking to get a tune up on the pooch before I get out for some pheasant this year. Does anyone know or recommend someone in the will or Kendall county area? He is a two year old GSP with training just looking to reinforce some of his skills with live birds that I don't access to. Thanks,

Hoss, Good luck it's hard to find friends to do both this early.

What questions do you have. The members here can answer any questions you might have.

Get there early and grab a number hanging by the door. Once you can go in and check in they will ask you what area you want to hunt. You get to choose areas depending on if its open or not. Sorry I can't remember the areas off the top of my head. Hope that helps.

Looking to get a group of people together this season to do some hunting. I have a dog and hunt Desplains or Silver Springs mostly. I also have two property's I use for waterfowl. Looking for other guys and their contacts to get together and have a good season. If your interested lets see what...

Early in the season go one spot down from check in. That is the best spot early on until people knock down the brush. Work the crop rows and brush on the edges and you will be fine. It can get crowded that's for sure though. I hav never not limited out there with my dog. One of my favorite...

I'm a fan most definitely. Only get to go a handful of times though. I have a two year old GSP that I have been working with. Awesome pheasant dog so hopefully he will impress with waterfowl this season. Time will tell.

Chiefer, Did you ever find someone locally or a club to join?