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We've All Gone AWOL
There are moments in life when the tug of the marsh and the whistle of wings overhead outweigh every ounce of common sense. For me, one...
Apr 85 min read


Purchasing a Boykin Spaniel Puppy: A Guide for the Responsible Buyer
Boykin Spaniels are near and dear to my heart, I’ve never lived a day without a little brown dog being a part of my family. Once a not...
Oct 11, 20245 min read


Rebel's Reluctant Retrieve
It was late November, and I was home for fall break from college, itching to get out and do some duck hunting. Options were scarce in...
Oct 3, 20245 min read


Thanks to the Old Dogs
As the golden sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow over the backyard, I watched my old dog, Cooper, shuffle across the...
Jun 30, 20243 min read


Hunting Paradox: Misery & Romance
In the world of bird hunting, there exists a peculiar dichotomy, a curious dance between suffering and romance, a paradox that only those...
Feb 21, 20244 min read


How To Ruin Your Dog
There are plenty of dog training articles out there that help you teach your dog everything from basic obedience to running 250 yard...
Apr 21, 20235 min read


To Breed Or Not To Breed?
I am not a breeder. Never have been. But I have thought about it. I’ve thought about the pride of having my own little brown pups running...
Mar 30, 20234 min read


A Few Favorite Gene Hill Quotes About Dogs
Gene Hill is mostly known for his outdoor stories or “yarns” as they are called. By far my favorite writer, Hill always does an amazing...
Feb 16, 20234 min read


Faded Orange Collars
I slowly open my eyes and stare at the ceiling. Holding my breath, I wait until I hear his shallow breathing on the floor next to me....
Jan 1, 20232 min read


First Hunting Trip With Your Pup
You’ve put in the long hours; either beating the hot sun or staying out late in the cool evenings to run your drills. Perhaps you’ve...
Oct 11, 20223 min read


Why We Go
“I have no idea what we are listening to”. I was about 12 years old and in that perfect half sleep on my way to a duck hunt with my Dad,...
Aug 26, 20224 min read


Bonds of Boykinhood
I was just heading east back to Virginia from my yearly duck hunting trip with my friends when my phone buzzed. “Add a few days to that...
Jul 14, 20224 min read


Bird Dog Bum
This article was published in the Spring 2022 issue of Hunting Dog Confidential Magazine. The article talks about why we do the things we...
Jun 16, 20221 min read


A Review of "Idaho Ruffed Grouse Hunting" by Andrew Wayment
"On the other hand, with grouse, the forest instantly seems full of life and endless possibilities for beauty and excitement. A ruff...
Jun 6, 20223 min read


Bulldog Camps Review - Maine Ruffed Grouse Trip
“Well hell, I’m sure I’ll recognize one when I see one right? I mean I’ve seen enough pictures and watched enough hunting shows to know...
Apr 11, 20225 min read


Nimrod's Packing List
Nimrod: a hunter, idiot, or jerk. I will let you decide on which definition is fitting. Let me begin by saying I am not a professional...
Feb 2, 20225 min read
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