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Three Shots to Master Ahead of Hunting Season

We slogged through an hour-long alder hell and didn't move a bird. The boys and I were shocked, for we called the covert Old Reliable. We were at the end, and I broke open my side-by-side and leashed Cider for the walk back to the truck. Wo.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: July 31, 2022

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Consistency in Dog Training

Think back to a time when you first started school or a new job. You were probably nervous and didn't know what to expect. How did you make it through those first few months? You had to learn the expectations and how to perform the tasks ne.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: July 3, 2022

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Pie Day

Toward the end of each month, Mother made pies, usually five or six. We kept one The others were delivered and given to various people in the community, the sick or shut ins or sometimes just a friend Mother hadn't seen in a while. I wasn'.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: June 16, 2022

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Train for your game

Some sports, like shooting and dog training, are best played with a training foundation. Every progression builds on the mastery of the previous level, and repetitions make the master. When it comes to shooting, spring is the best time to r.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: May 31, 2022

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Key Nutrients for a Healthy Skin and Coat

Humans can use topical supplements like moisturizing lotion or hair conditioner for good health, but a dog doesn't have that luxury. The condition of a dog's hair and skin comes from proper feeding, and it's far more important than just mak.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: May 24, 2022

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Last Hunt

John Cole had been hunt master on Old Pine Plantation thirty years. Before that he had worked on other plantations in the quail belt, that land between Albany and Tallahassee where quail still thrived, thanks to Yankee old money, fire, and .. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: May 15, 2022

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Trial Dog v Gun Dog

Ben and Sam were gathered in Ben's library-conference room Friday afternoon to celebrate survival of a brutal week of emergencies, Ben's legal, Sam's medical. Law and medicine were the last thing they wanted to talk or hear about; they were.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: April 26, 2022

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This Summer, Beat the Heat: How to Keep your Canine Athlete Cool

Blistering summer heat and high humidity accompanies a hazy, hot and humid weather report. That intense weather drives people to the beach, the lakes and the shade. If you think it's hard for people to cool off, it's even harder for dogs. H.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: April 17, 2022

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SportDOG® Brand UplandHunter® 1875

Technology has taken over the world these past few decades. It's impact on dog training has caused many handlers and trainers to gravitate towards GPS tracking collars. But for anyone running dogs inside of bell range, the SportDOG® 1875 f.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: April 8, 2022

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The importance of protein, fats and carbs in a gun dogs diet

The intensity of a flushing dog working for three minutes is different from a bird dog that runs all morning long. Gun dogs need to be fueled by the correct type of energy, one that gives them drive at the breakaway and enough juice to swim.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: April 3, 2022

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How Much Water Should Your Gun Dog Drink?

Most sporting dog owners and handlers know how to calculate daily amounts of food, but is there a way to determine how much water your dog should drink? According to Eukanuba's Pet Health and Nutrition Center's Director Dr. Jill Cline, ther.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: March 5, 2022

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End of a Friendship - by Tom Word

Ben and Sam were sharing an end-of-week dram of The Macallan in Ben's library-conference room when the subject, end of friendships, came up. It was a too-frequent subject on their minds these days, with COVID-19, the fast-approaching presid.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: February 19, 2022

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How to Feed your Dog

Feeding hardworking gun dogs requires a bit more than scooping some kibble into a bowl. It's a simple three-step process that pays big performance dividends.
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By: gundogcentral
Posted: February 4, 2022

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Money Order Scams - Tip #2

If you place a Classified ad on Gundog Central, as sure as the sun rises, you'll eventually be contacted by a scammer trying to get you to bite on a money order scam. It might sound frightening, but you have nothing to worry about if you k.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: January 31, 2022

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10 ways to kill more grouse

Ruffed grouse are hard to hit in any situation. They're wild, just like the terrain in which they live. Here are 10 tips to improve your hits. They're ones I learned the hard way which is short-handle for the fact that I've missed one hell.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: October 2, 2021