Bill Boatman & Co. Dog Hunting Supplies - 1947-2011

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To our many friends and customers:

Thru the years we have met thousands of you in our showroom here in Ohio. Plus many more at hunting dog events in several states. We are most thankful for your friendship, and support.

Our decision to close has not been an easy one, but these 64 years have rolled by way too fast! The time has come for us not to just slow down a little, not to semi-retire, but to stop. We are sorry to inform you that Bill Boatman & is now closed for business

Bill and Carolyn Boatman

Bill Boatman & Company, Inc., a family owned and operated business, served the dog hunter's needs for 64 years. Founded in 1947 by Bill Boatman and located in the beautiful hills of southern Ohio, Bill Boatman & Co, Inc was in the center of the hunting dog world.

Bill Boatman & Co. (Since 1947), 215 S. Washington Street, Greenfield, Ohio 45123 (800) 833-4518

Bill Boatman & Co, Inc
215 S Washington St
Greenfield, Ohio
45123-1466

Product questions,
Customer Service and FAX:
(937) 981-0648

Read Bill Boatman's interview with Joe Keenan of Catalog Success magazine as printed in their October, 2007 issue! Click here to read! (opens a new window.)

Bingo is proud and happy, too! When this photo was snapped he was enjoying his first full hunting season.

Bee Bee Bouncin' Bingo was 19 months old when this hunt took place. He came to the Boatmans at 10 weeks of age. He now weighs 53 lbs. and is a bundle of muscle. A grandson of the renowned Elhew Snakefoot, Bingo has a bird-finding nose, runs with style and is a tireless hunter.

Bill prefers a close working dog, yet one who hunts the most likely cover. This requires lots of experience. Bingo first started with the tendency to range wide. Bill uses a Radio Systems SD 1850 Remote Trainer with Beeper (our no. 749) and the SD Add-A-Dog with Beeper (our no. 751) for Meg to manage the range and the dogs have responded. It took several trips to the training field plus hunting to rein them in!

Here's why many folks order their dog & hunting equipment from Bill Boatman & Co.

The Boatmans feed and care for their dogs 365 days a year like most of their customers. In doing so, they know practical hunting, dog and kennel supplies.
Bill and Carolyn enjoy their dogs! Currently, their primary interest is in English Pointer birddogs. Bee Bee Bingo was 11 years old in May and has had hundreds of birds shot over him. Meggie (short for Megabyrd) will be 10 years old in June. Duker, a direct son of renowned "Snakefoot", went to the "Happy Hunting Ground" in 2007.
Their neighbors: Stacy Thompson, Mike Myers, Kendall Evans and Leon Elliott are houndsmen and field testers of new and or revised products.
Bill & Carolyn have lots of good people at their plant. Earl Mahaffey joined their staff in 1952. Gene Smith has more than 40 years experience in making products and filling your orders. Other staff people are folks who enjoy pleasing our customers.
All of the above adds up to the fact we have vast experience in the dog and hunting supply field. We constantly search for new and better products to make and/or sell. Every year, we see and talk with tens of thousands of hunters like you.

The Boatmans' dog Rod pointed this Pheasant, Bingo backing and Meggie strains on the check cord.

The Boatmans' Rod pointed this Pheasant, Bingo backing and Meggie strains on the check cord.

Bee Bee Bingo pointing a cock pheasant in the middle of the winter with snow on the ground.

On the left is Rod, an old, experienced English Setter held by Bill. Carolyn walked Bingo.

On the left is Rod, an old, experienced English Setter held by Bill. He was exercised with a No. 758 Orange Check Rope using a "half hitch".

Carolyn walked Bingo with a No. 747 Roading Harness and a no. 790 Yellow 3/8" Check Rope.

The photo shows some of the Milo growing at the edge of their training field.

Duker

At the right is English Pointer, Duker, at 13 years old. He was sired by Ch. Elhew Snakefoot of the renowned Elhew Kennels in upstate New York. The owner/breeder of Elhew, Robert Wehle, also owned a plantation in Alabama where he wintered, trained dogs and hunted.

Duker was bred by Norm Rieso of IL (618-539-3598), a friend of Wehle's, and came to us when he was 6 years old. Norm still breeds a few litters each year; carrying on the Elhew bloodlines.

Duker enjoyed the remainder of his life running loose at our home. Most days, he made numerous 1/4 mile trips to our "bird field."

Sadly, Duker passed away in 2007. He was a great dog to have around and is missed by all.

Duker enjoyed the remainder of his life running loose at the Boatman's home.

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