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Harmony in the Field: A Symphony of Bird Dogs and Wild Birds

In the timeless pursuit of the perfectly honed bird dog, the age-old adage rings true: "It takes birds to make a bird dog." Yet, how often have we pondered the profound layers concealed within this saying? The interplay between a bird dog a.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: March 3, 2024

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NOT ALL SINNERS GO TO HELL

Harry was a close and cherished member of the Winterhawk Bird Dog Club. He ran dogs throughout the walking circuit in the 80’s, and was particularly known for running his favorite, Harry’s Gentle Ben. I’m pretty sure he got Ben as a.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: October 22, 2023

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Overcoming In-Season Obstacles with Your Bird Dog

Between dangers in the field and training-related issues while hunting, how do you handle and prepare for obstacles that may arise this season?
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By: gundogcentral
Posted: September 24, 2023

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The Versatile Beagle

There is a lot of emphasis on versatile hunting dogs in recent years, and guys like me have been running them for decades. What am I talking about? Why, the ever-popular beagle is what I am thinking has been the versatile hunting dog par .. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: September 17, 2023

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Opening Day of Dove Season – Are Our Dogs Ready to Go???

It’s that time of year, the excitement has been building and dove season is just around the corner! We have worked our dove fields, gotten our camo out, and polished up our guns. We can hardly wait for opening morning, to feel the rush of.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: August 26, 2023

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One too many ( Fiction )

Billy Eanes was desperate for money. To pay gambling debts. Without the money he would be dead—and soon.
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By: gundogcentral
Posted: July 31, 2023

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No Regrets

My life grows short
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By: gundogcentral
Posted: July 31, 2023

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Bird Hunting Partners

Few living today knew the days of wild bird (quail) hunting on foot on ordinary farms across much of America. I did, and it kept me sane and gave me much joy.
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By: gundogcentral
Posted: July 15, 2023

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Comparing Performance Metrics of Bird Dogs by Gender

If you ask any bird-dog enthusiast what they look for when choosing a future upland dog and hunting companion, you are bound to get a wide array of advice. Many bird-dog enthusiasts favor specific breeds and bloodlines that align with the .. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: June 19, 2023

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Advice for the Forlorn

If it’s New Years week and you’re down and out
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By: gundogcentral
Posted: June 3, 2023

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Intro to Gunfire

As bird dog owners, we all anticipate shooting birds and watching our dogs fire off into the water, chasing after the fallen greenhead. But, we need to take our time; when they are young pups, we need to be careful of just how we first exp.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: April 30, 2023

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Old Friends

Your four legged friend is more than a hunting tool, but friend and family member. Even the hardest of souls crack when it is apparent that their hunting dog is slowing down and entering their final chapter. Growing up we had English Spring.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: April 10, 2023

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A Lost Dog

It was July 15, 2003 and Billy Culp was fixin’ to turn loose for a workout his first green derby of the season. He was training this year on a new place just east of Lignite and south of Route 5. There were twenty pointing dog trainers wo.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: February 1, 2023

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A CHRISTMAS DEAL

Marshall Loftin was a dog man, pure and simple. Fox hounds, cat hounds, catch dogs, high dollar bird dogs, dogs, it didn’t matter, he could get more out of them than any man I’ve ever known. But, if he was a dog man, and he was, he was.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: December 14, 2022

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Understanding Bird Scent – Part 4 The Dead Bird

You’ve just made a nice on-the-wing shot on a flushing bird. The bird drops and your dog even marks the drop of the bird. You release your dog for the retrieve. What’s wrong…the dog is searching everywhere but can’t find the bird. W.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: December 9, 2022