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Teaching the Heel Command to Your Cocker Spaniel

If you've ever tried walking a young Cocker Spaniel through a field, down a gravel road, or even across a parking lot, you've probably discovered one thing quickly: Cockers are naturally curious. Every scent, every bird, every rustle in the.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: June 19, 2026

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Teaching the Hup Command with a Whistle

If there is one command that separates a pleasant hunting cocker from a chaotic one, it is the hup.
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By: gundogcentral
Posted: June 19, 2026

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Hup or Sit?

If you've spent any time around working English Cockers, you've probably heard handlers use the word "hup" almost as often as they use a whistle.
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By: gundogcentral
Posted: June 19, 2026

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Leather Gloves : A Tool for bird hunters

With a profound swoosh of wings, the covey flew down the tree line. Most veered off to the left, disappearing through the foliage. Others settled down, close to or just beyond a tangled mess of brush. The dogs quickly retrieved two quail th.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: May 30, 2026

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The Italian American Job

As a third-generation descendant of poor Italian immigrants, I have had firsthand experience with the famed culture of frugality for which they are known. This includes some unconventional culinary habits practiced as part of their peasantr.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: May 18, 2026

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How to Write Hunting Dog Ads That Actually Get Calls

A lot of folks think if they’ve got a good dog, it’ll sell no matter what.
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By: gundogcentral
Posted: April 17, 2026

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How to Promote Your Hunting Dog Kennel

If you ask most kennel owners how they promote their dogs, you’ll hear the same answer: “I post them when they’re ready.” That approach might work once or twice, but it doesn’t build anything long-term. The kennels that consistent.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: April 17, 2026

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BIRD HUNTING IN THE FORLOH HOODED “PUFFY” JACKET

The first modern down jacket was invented and patented in the 1930s. It was born out of necessity after a near-fatal outdoor experience with hypothermia. Commonly referred to as a puffy jacket, or simply puffy, is a quilted jacket, typicall.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: February 28, 2026

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Chase Ducks With A Canoe

My waterfowl hunting experience began like that of many other hunters — tagging along
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By: gundogcentral
Posted: February 16, 2026

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BENCHMADE FLYAWAY KNIFE

Bird hunters need to carry a knife. A good knife. One that is tailored to execute tasks across a myriad of landscapes and environments where gamebirds will be encountered, shot, field dressed, and ultimately cooked and eaten. For wingshoote.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: December 14, 2025

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Upland Boot round-up

Back in 2022, I published an Upland Vest Round-Up on Gundog Central. Three years later, I’m following it up with a new piece: an Upland Boot Round-Up. Just like hunting vests, there are countless options on the market for upland boots... more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: December 7, 2025

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Changing Cover. Hunting Pheasants in Different Habitats.

Imagine observing roosters run ahead down rows of corn or milo until the birds reach the end of the field and then sneak into an adjoining wetland area, surrounded on one side by a golden field of short-grass prairie with brushy draws. This.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: December 2, 2025

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Best hunting dog breeds for wetland hunting

Waterfowl hunting demands a special kind of dog — one that thrives in cold, muddy conditions, works calmly from a blind, and has the grit to plunge into icy water after a downed bird. Not every hunting breed is built for that challenge, b.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: November 7, 2025

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Best hunting dog breeds for upland hunting

There are several dog breeds that excel in upland hunting, and the best breed for you depends on your specific preferences and hunting style. Whether you’re flushing bobwhite quail in the piney woods of the Southeast, chasing sharp-tailed.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: October 19, 2025

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The Last Lone Star Birds

Prior to European settlement, the historical range of the Greater Prairie Chicken occupied a massive chunk of North America. Mid-continental grasslands boasted jaw dropping amounts of birds too great to number. What felt like an inexhaustib.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: October 5, 2025