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Bird Dog Parade to Kick Start Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic 2026
Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever are happy to announce the Bird Dog Parade will kick-off the 2026 National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic. The annual event will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 20 at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Bird Dog Stage Returns to Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic 2026
The Bird Dog Stage at this year's National Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic will boast over 200 years of collective training experience.
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PODCAST EP. 364: Keeping Your Bird Dog Sharp with a Busy Family Life
Balancing bird dog training with young kids, busy schedules, and everyday life is a challenge most upland hunters eventually face.
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Sporting Dog Shorts - Choosing the Right Supplements for Your Bird Dog
We're all looking for the next, latest and greatest hack, add, or trick to help our bird dogs hunt better, stronger and longer; and in doing so, many look to supplements to add that extra edge to their performance.
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Bird Dog Names, From A to Z
Dog names should be unique to the individual doing the naming and hopefully this will create some originality in the process.
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The First Six Months: A Bird Dog Training Plan
No phase of a dog's life is more important than the first six months, because that crucial half-year period sets the stage for all that is to come.
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Ask a Vet Ep. 1: What’s in Your Bird Dog’s First Aid Kit?
There are a few hunting experiences more unsettling than a field injury with your dog. Fortunately, a well-stocked first aid kit in your vest can mitigate most common injuries while providing a hefty dose of peace of mind.
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Sporting Dog Shorts - Keeping Your Bird Dog Sharp: A Hunter's Guide to Senior Sporting Dog Health
A senior dog's microbiome becomes naturally less diverse over time, and that can impact digestion and mood. With 70% of the immune system associated with the g.i. tract, keeping digestion functioning at its best is essential to overall health.
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Season Dates for Dog Training on State Wildlife Areas
To protect ground nesting birds, such as pheasants and quail, many state agencies have established season dates for dog training on public land that account for spring nesting months.
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The German Wirehaired Pointer: A Bird Dog That Does It All
From pointing opening day roosters to retrieving geese in frigid December water - owners of the German wirehaired pointer proudly proclaim: this dog does it all.
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PODCAST EP. 368: The Role of Bird Dogs in the Future of Hunting and Conservation
The connection between a bird dog and a hunter may be one of conservation's most powerful forces.
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The Story of a Bird Dog Going Out on Top
Always follow the dog, something good will rise.
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Recognizing a Bloat Emergency Could Save Your Dog's Life
While we don't know for sure why bloat and torsion happens to dogs, you should know the signs.
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Sporting Dog Shorts - Nutrition plays an important role in offseason conditioning
One of the most common nutrition questions I get from fellow hunters is: "Should I keep my dog on a high protein, high fat performance dog food year-round?"
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PODCAST EP. 355: Introducing the E-Collar Properly for Young Bird Dogs
This episode delivers a clear, responsible path for turning the e-collar into a trusted communication tool for your bird dog.
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Sporting Dog Shorts - Are Mid-Hunt Snacks Necessary?
As hunters, we spend countless hours conditioning our dogs, planning hunts, and fine-tuning every detail of our time in the field. But one question I hear often, especially as hunting season gets underway, has less to do with training or tactics and more to do with nutrition: "Should I be feeding my dog during the hunt?"
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