Registered: Aug 2003
Location: west virginia
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i was in rock hill for breed days and i think it was a joke the hogs were in a pen and the dogs couldnt even get to the bear what did everyone else think of it i will not be back

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Registered: Nov 2007
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u know we need to keep these discussion off the internet about all events that deal with big game good or bad. there is only so much we can do if u dont like join and cast ur vote

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Registered: Jun 2003
Location: Montana
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I was not there but want to say thanks to those that spent countless hours and dedication in pulling off the event. It is without a doubt a thankless job....

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Registered: Dec 2005
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From what I was told by APA President Mr. Rodney Burris and many of other people that were there, is that the event was a very good event. I have talked to Mr. Rodney Burris everyday for the last week or so.. We may not like how the events were ran but we have to do what we can to make sure the events will go on for many more years.

Eric, Thanks for posting you hit the nail on the head.
If I am correct wvbearhunter joined the APA while he was there so maybe he will be able to help next year with the event..But I may be wrong about this, if I am I am sorry..

wvbearhunter,If you do not like how the APA ran there event you need to make it to a meeting and stand up and tell them how you can help to improve these events.. If you can not help in some way maybe you should not attend these type of events in the State of South Carlina. Because you have to run them the way that they (S.C.AC Office) tells you weather you like it or not. I can not aford to go to Jail. I think Mr. Rodney Burris needs a big thank you from everyone that like to go to these events.. Because without Mr. Rodney Burris hard work the event would have been cancelled. Way to go Mr. Rodney Burris. I also would like to thank everyone that has helped with his APA event.

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Attended APA breed days. Enjoyed the weekend, sharing stories and seeing old friends.

Regarding the hog bay; should have a round cage in the center of the bay pen. This would let dogs get all the way around the hogs and would let you know if the dogs were not engaged.

As for the bear bay; the bear should have been secured in the center of the pen and had dogs secured all the way around the bear.

I would like to congratulate friends from SC for winning 5th place in Open Hog Bay with their 2 cur dogs. Looking for more cur dogs there. Made a new friend from Crossville, TN. Thanks to the folks from WV for the new puppy.

Hunt curs, catch more game.

PS Eric, called all the contact numbers for NHPA and talked to Eugene. No other return calls and all other numbers disconnected.

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Registered: Jun 2003
Location: Indiana
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Bigdogal ~ Not sure what numbers you've called. I have a few calls yet to be caught up. The phone has been ringing off the hook. All of the #'s are active. Send me a PM with your # and I'll be sure to call you Monday evening.
Thanks.

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who are u tryin to call

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Bigdogal, If you called me I will call you back.I know I had some call but my mother was in the hospital, she did get to go home last night. You can call me @ 810-622-0646 Thanks..

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Registered: Jan 2007
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I attended had a good time enjoyed the weather.Congrats to eric beck on his win on the hog bay. I like the idea of having the critter out in the center of the pen also.Crowd was large on saterday.

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Registered: Feb 2007
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We have a little problem and need to figure out a way around it. I don't really have a problem with the cage, but I was under the impression that no live bays were being held at all. All I could get out of anyone concerning the live bays was "we're still trying", or "we're not sure", well that's not going to work. People need to be informed of what is going on at these events. I did not attend, but would have if someone would have confirmed how the bay events were going to be handled. Anyway I would have liked to have been there, but I needed confirmation that no one was willing to give.

Jim

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so the only way u are going to show support is if there are live animals . how does this help anything for the cause. that mean the anti win. apa and npha are the only 2 organizations to hold live big game events in the nation. we need to show them both support so our traditions can continuebut if that is the only way u are going to support them then u dont need to come anyway

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I found this Old Photo Of Eddie Puting his Bear Up for the Treeing Contest..

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Originally posted by Eric BEck
so the only way u are going to show support is if there are live animals . how does this help anything for the cause. that mean the anti win. apa and npha are the only 2 organizations to hold live big game events in the nation. we need to show them both support so our traditions can continuebut if that is the only way u are going to support them then u dont need to come anyway

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well jim there was something put out about that there would be live animals. buddy im not hear to argue with u but ill tell u the reason i go every year. i go to sit around a camp firre and talk to this old guy that have been there with the best or who are the best at breeding these dogs i love the most. i breed and raise crockett plotts. and try to get all the info i can on past breeding and other things of that nature. but the bays are nice to take pups. but i hope to see u at npha along with everone else

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FUNNY HOW SOME VIEWS CHANGE ..

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