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All my heroes are gone

As we climbed out of the old Chevy truck, my nostrils were bitten by the cold Kentucky morning. I always loved the way that the cold air pierced your lungs. Such an infusion of life. The cold wrapped around me, but the warmth of excitement .. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: April 17, 2024

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My Life As A Field Trial Reporter

From 1995 until 2022 I had two professions, lawyer and pointing dog field trial reporter. The first to earn money to pay creditors and afford to indulge in the second, pursued for the pleasure it brought me.
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By: gundogcentral
Posted: April 15, 2024

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The Long Journey Home

It would have been different had Belle been at home. She would have found a safe warm spot near the hay loft. Randall would have looked in on her throughout the day, more than likely bringing her bits of leftover bacon and biscuits and m.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: February 25, 2024

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When January Comes

When January comes
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By: gundogcentral
Posted: December 29, 2023

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`Upland` Chaps

The snow had begun to accumulate. Measuring just high enough that each boot step would certainly put me into almost ten inches of the white stuff. The landscape was wet with freshly fallen snow. Its weight had pushed down all the dried, tan.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: December 4, 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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An End and a Beginning

The economics of the business had always been fragile. For-the-public trainer-handlers
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By: gundogcentral
Posted: October 9, 2023

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WHAT TO WEAR? THAT IS THE QUESTION.

What do I wear for bird hunting? Is a valid and common question asked by new bird hunters. The answers they receive will be on both sides of the spectrum. From the very basic to high-tech. Comfort and protection are paramount when hunting t.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: September 30, 2023

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Upland Glossary

Upland hunting is a great way to enjoy the outdoors; for people new to hunting and especially upland hunting, learning some standard terms and slang words can be helpful when talking with other hunters. This list is not a definitive list of.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: August 20, 2023

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A Guide to Exploring Shotguns, Chokes and Shot Size for Hunting the Brown Rockets of the Marsh...

As I reloaded my 12 gauge over-and-under, yet again for the fourth, fifth, and even sixth time after I had whiffed on the acrobatic brown rockets of the marsh…the snipe, I had about given up on connecting on the fragile little fliers. The.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: August 11, 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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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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What Billy Morton Taught me

By the early 70's wild birds were getting harder and harder to come by. Subdivisions and trailer parks grew up right where our old covey haunts were. Ever the optimists, we started a little walking shooting dog club. 'Shoot to kill', it was.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: July 12, 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