myEspringr: I used to fish the Calumus (spelling?) for Northern Pike, before the G&F ruined the lake. Man that was a blast. Always wanted to hunt up there, looked like good bird hunting, but I never got around to it. You are right though, the Sandhill area can hold a few rattlesnakes. I lived just south of North Platte when I was growing up, so I know the area somewhat. Lots of luck to you in your hunts up there.
quigleysharps: Don't mean to sound critical, but I like to think that I care more for my dog than that. I understand what you're saying about paying that kind of money, but you can use the same kind of analogy with hunting partners. If one was to break a leg, you know that he will probably live. It might not set straight, but chances of it being lethal are pretty slim so why pay the Dr.'s all those big bucks to set it. I also understand some people's feelings about their dogs just being pets and machines to hunt with, but I think the majority of people on here look at their dogs as something more than that. JMO.
