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Beware the Twins - By Tom Word

They were twins, and identical, at least every one said they were. Of course white folks would have said identical anyhow, they couldn't have distinguished between them if they were just cousins, let alone twin brothers. They could each rid.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: November 30, 2019

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The Nose Knows: Reading your Birddogs Signs by Tom Keer

If you own a bird dog, let alone a string of 'em, then the odds are high that you know what their every movement and noise means. But if you're hunting over a buddy's dog then you might not be as keyed in to their tells. Here are two comm.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: November 19, 2019

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Two Heroes - by Tom Word

They are two heroes , both Pennsylvanians, both Vietnam combat veterans. Both are pointing dog professionals. One is a Marine, one is Army. They both saw much combat, and that has had its inevitable consequences, physical and mental.
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By: gundogcentral
Posted: November 11, 2019

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Gundog Central Announcement

I can't tell you how excited I am to be able to bring you some brand new content from two super talented and respected individuals of the bird dog community. I really admire their work and I think you will too. Later today I'll be uploadi.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: November 4, 2019

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The $10 Million Bird Dog - by Tom Word

Ben Reach had for five decades followed his father's admonition, " Do not get involved in a divorce case....unless a lot of money is involved and you can be assured of being paid." Ben had long since ceased involvement in divorce cases, eve.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: November 2, 2019

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An American Tradition, Bought and Paid For

Yesterday was opening day of dove season here in Kansas, a day that for me and my shorthairs, could not have come any sooner. We live on a small farm here in Kansas, so a short walk out back is all the traveling we have to do to get down to.. more ..

By: carly2hunt
Posted: September 2, 2013

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The Buggytown Story... it could belong to any of us...

The Buggytown Story...
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By: juliabbd
Posted: April 10, 2012

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Breeding a Better Dog

A pair of wood ducks came screaming by as my dad and I folded the drake. Most likely my dad did the folding, but I tried to help with my single shot 20 gauge. He pulled our springer/lab cross and myself through the cattails and marsh grass .. more ..

By: willowcreekkennels
Posted: May 5, 2010

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Rainy Day Dove Shoot

I woke up this morning to pouring rain here in Gainesville, FL. My spirits were also a bit damp as I had plans to go to Watermelon Pond Plantation in Archer, FL to work my German Shorthaired Pointer, Hank, with bird dog trainer extraordinai.. more ..

By: crzip
Posted: January 8, 2010

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Dogs Day

Autumn Wings
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By: edwin
Posted: October 15, 2009

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Once Bitten...

Re-transmitted/published with permission of Covey Rise magazine. Copyright 2008. This article appeared in Covey Rise Magazine in summer of 2007.
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By: rockinghoutfitters
Posted: April 9, 2008

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Training a new puppy

In the summer of 2002, I raised two 8-week of females GSPs, from weaned puppy to started bird dog. Beginning with their introduction to birds, gunfire and all the rest that goes with being a bird dog and culminating with a successful 4-day .. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: November 10, 2007