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Tails We Could Wag

“It's not much of a tail but I’m attached to it,” said Eeyore, the donkey made famous by Winnie the Pooh. When it comes to tails, some hunters require them on their dogs while others do not. But regardless of your breed of choice, did.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: November 19, 2023

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How to sell dogs during a recession

There is a lot of debate in the media right now about whether we're headed for a recession or already in one. The Feds talk about making a soft landing with the economy, but I keep seeing the stock market dropping and the interest rates ris.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: November 1, 2023

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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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The Importance of Mental Stimulation for Sporting Breed Puppies

Training your puppy starts the moment he comes home, and it begins with mental stimulation. Keeping him on task from the beginning will build a better adult sporting dog—but how do you do it? Read on for advice on how to hold a puppy’s .. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: June 26, 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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Nutrition to Support Your Sporting Breed Puppy’s Digestive Health

Digestive health is integral to a puppy’s overall health. The digestive system turns food into building blocks (nutrients) used by every other system, such as the muscular, skeletal, respiratory, and nervous systems, for proper growth and.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: May 31, 2023

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4 Great Ways to Shoot Your Dog

Karl, a German shorthaired pointer, zig zagged his way through the humid, early season corn maze. These South Dakota stalks stood tall, taller than even an NBA center, and if a bird flushed up it’d make for tricky shooting. To harvest a b.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: May 21, 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