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 Trimming e-collars
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04/07/17 12:39 AM
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bill oxner
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My first one had the antenna built into the collar, so you could not trim it. Looks count to me while taking pictures and also in the field. Quail hunting is like walking into and out of a beautiful painting all day long.
Do you trim yours? Why?
Quail hunting is like walking into, and out of a beautiful painting all day long. Gene Hill ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/usergals/2017/07/full-3669-105539-full_16668_105507_image.jpg)
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Re: Trimming e-collars
[Re: bill oxner]
#6727859
04/07/17 12:47 AM
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CCBIRDDOGMAN
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Mine have antenna in the collar (D.T. Systems) I called them they said it wouldn't hurt anything to cut them. So I did. I don't notice any loss in distance.
Haven't had it in years but never spit any out. I am a sucker for happy endings and strapped cowboys.
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Re: Trimming e-collars
[Re: bill oxner]
#6727875
04/07/17 01:07 AM
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68rustbucket
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Are you talking about trimming excess collar length, or the antenna?
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Re: Trimming e-collars
[Re: 68rustbucket]
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04/07/17 01:17 AM
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bill oxner
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Are you talking about trimming excess collar length, or the antenna? Excess.
Quail hunting is like walking into, and out of a beautiful painting all day long. Gene Hill
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Re: Trimming e-collars
[Re: bill oxner]
#6727953
04/07/17 01:58 AM
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68rustbucket
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I like to keep them longer so I can grab the dog easier if necessary
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Re: Trimming e-collars
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04/07/17 08:50 AM
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Pointer
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I have always left a mess after trying to trim, so I run the excess back up thru the buckle, and then back down thru the buckle and D ring. Kinda looks a little like a bow, but better than hanging down.
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Re: Trimming e-collars
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#6728330
04/07/17 02:04 PM
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Sweese
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I have the Sportdog 425 and did trim off the excess.
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Re: Trimming e-collars
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#6728798
04/07/17 10:32 PM
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BradyBuck
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Re: Trimming e-collars
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04/08/17 01:06 AM
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bobcat1
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Re: Trimming e-collars
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#6728954
04/08/17 01:23 AM
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scalebuster
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Re: Trimming e-collars
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04/10/17 12:23 PM
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gary roberson
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I use the Garmin TT 15's and have to trim all of my collars. Once I trim, I usually burn the edge a little to seal the cut.
Adios,
Gary
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Re: Trimming e-collars
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04/11/17 12:07 AM
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Fooshman
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No. If needed I will run back through D ring.
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Re: Trimming e-collars
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04/11/17 03:09 PM
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mattyg06
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No. If needed I will run back through D ring. I do the same.
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Re: Trimming e-collars
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04/12/17 06:23 PM
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I have always left a mess after trying to trim, so I run the excess back up thru the buckle, and then back down thru the buckle and D ring. Kinda looks a little like a bow, but better than hanging down. This is what I do.
I just turned it on . I was looking bird dogs in the butt this morning. ![[Linked Image]](http://i.imgur.com/AvUPi.gif)
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Re: Trimming e-collars
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04/20/17 06:02 PM
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Always been a trimmer until lately.
Kinda use to the longer tag end now.
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