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Oklahoma is more than OK

Opening Day is the one we wait for all year long. It's the time when we gather our family and friends, our dogs and favorite shotguns, and trade in every day life for the fields. If we're lucky, the day falls on a weekend and we don't nee.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: September 3, 2021

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SportDOG: Gear the way youd design it

My dentist, Doc Biehn, was a waterfowler and I always got to check it out when I got my teeth cleaned as a kid. I remember one visit when he handed me a new, Marlin Super Goose he extracted from his closet. I'd never seen anything like the.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: April 27, 2021

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Field Trials Matter

Most scouts yawn when linemen run 40's, but not at the 2020 combine. Mekhi Becton, a 6-foot-7-inch, 364 pound offensive lineman out of Louisville ran a blistering 5.1. Heads didn't turn so much as they spun off of heads, for what current li.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: March 18, 2021

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Late Season Care for Gun Dogs

As opening weekend and memories of early fall rambles through our favorite covers begin to fade, winter settles in across the northern reaches, signaling the last call for many bird hunters. For many of us, hunting the last days of the late.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: January 25, 2021

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My Rule Number One: Dont Bird Hunt For Business by Tom Word

Soon after I became a bird hunter I adopted a rule: Don't take anyone bird hunting in search of law business. I had figured out you only wanted to bird hunt with a few folk who shared your love of the dogs and the sport, folks who were safe.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: July 28, 2020

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You Cant Just Have One

I love the saying 'anything done in moderation shows a lack of interest' because it's true. My gun cabinet, my rod rack, my decoy rack and my kennels are all full. I'm immoderate, just like you.
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By: gundogcentral
Posted: June 1, 2020

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Whatever you do, dont panic if you accidentally shoot the dog

My liver and white pointer Gep stood staunchly on point on a covey of scaled quail on the Colorado prairie. I hadn't seen my 6 month old coverdog-setter Gretchen for almost an hour since I turned her loose on the shortgrass prairie. My la.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: March 4, 2020

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Whatever you do, dont shoot the dog - By Tom Keer

I've never seen a bird dog get shot, but I hear of at least one instance per year. When the stories roll in I get sick to my stomach. They unfold in pretty much the same way. A group of folks review the pre-hunt safety talk. All have he.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: January 21, 2020

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Shadow Oak Bo Remembered by Tom Word

I treasure many memories of Shadow Oak Bo, the first and clearest (I can watch it like a movie in mind's eye today) at Coney Lake in the Lee County All-Age when Bo was a first year. I was riding with Luke Weaver in his pickup, following in .. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: January 1, 2020

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The Joy of Cover Dogs - By Tom Keer

Places in snow country are reported to have lots of words to describe the white, powdery flakes gracing their winter countryside. Maybe that's true, but at home in New England we have the same with stone walls. Scratch farmers in our coun.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: December 17, 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