This week's featured recipe on Gundog Central is this Chukar and Mushroom Pie created by Jenny and Rick Wheatley of Food for Hunters. You can check out the recipe using this link : https://gundogcentral.com/recipes/6185/chukar-and-mushroom-pie

About Food for Hunters : Jenny and Rick Wheatley both grew up in Southern California and connected over a shared love of the outdoors. They started their wild game cooking blog Food for Hunters in 2011, where they share recipes, photos and thoughts on wild food. Today, Jenny and Rick continue to hunt, fish, forage and cook in the Cornhusker State of Nebraska. Their recipes have appeared in numerous publications, including Petersens Hunting, Game and Fish, Nebraskaland and North American Whitetail magazines.

The Nebraska Center for the Book awarded their book Hunting for Food: Guide to Harvesting, Field Dressing and Cooking Wild Game the Wildlife Honor Award in 2016.

The Gundog Central featured article this week is "A Broken Plate" by Danny Bardwell, with artwork contributed by Kate Hall. You can read Danny short story using this link : https://gundogcentral.com/articles/6162/a-broken-plate

About Danny : anny Bardwell is a construction superintendent who builds large commercial buildings in the Baton Rouge / New Orleans area. For peace of mind and escape from the stress of building, Danny raises and trains pointers with his thirteen year old grandson, Lane.

Danny is a story teller at heart, and often when relaxing he is inspired by some little event or phrase. Lane appears in most of Danny's stories. His stories have appeared in local publication as well as national circulations such as Sporting Classics Magazine.

About Kate : Kate Hall is an outdoor artist who resides on an Angus cattle farm in Tennessee, where she began hunting at an early age. During her 13 years as a flight attendant, Kate visited 27 countries and all 50 states. She now spends her time traveling across the country in search of rising trout and upland birds with her husband and their English Setter. In his first two seasons they hunted on public lands in MT, KS, SC, AL, NC, KY and TN for quail, ruffed grouse, sharptail grouse, woodcock, pheasant, prairie chickens, and hungarian partridge. Upland hunting has enriched Kate's life and influences much of her colored pencil work.

“The Last Lone Star Birds” by Ryan Lynton is this week’s featured article on Gundog Central. You can read Ryan’s article here : https://gundogcentral.com/articles/6150/the-last-lone-star-birds

About Ryan : Ryan Lynton is a husband, minister, writer, and bird dog owner from the rolling hills of Southern Indiana. Not becoming a hunter until his adult years, he’s enjoyed chasing many things with fur, fins, and feathers. However, his favorite place in the outdoors is the intersection between himself, his dog, and a wild bird in a wild place. You can find him on Instagram with this handle @followthedog_outdoors

This week on Gundog Central, Edgar Castillo ( AKA Hunt Birdz ) offers up his review of the KUIU Precision Gloves. You can read Edgar's review using this link : https://gundogcentral.com/articles/6148/kuiu-precision-gloves-gear-review

About Edgar : Edgar Castillo is a recently retired law enforcement officer for a large Kansas City metropolitan agency. He also served in the United States Marine Corps.

Born in Guatemala, hunting was a new concept when Edgar came to the U.S. His passion lies in the uplands as he travels across public lands throughout Kansas or wherever the dirt road takes him…to hunt open fields, walk treelines, & bust through plum thickets in search of wild birds in wild places.

This fervid emotion for the uplands has since blossomed into a SIGNIFICANT social media presence. It has allowed Edgar to share his experiences and connect with other bird hunters through writing.

Follow Edgar’s upland escapades on Instagram at @hunt_birdz

This week on Gundog Central we're "Getting to the Point", our featured piece written by Andrew Baisley. You can read Andrew's article using this link : https://gundogcentral.com/articles/6138/getting-to-the-point

About Andrew Baisley : Passionate about the untamed beauty of the Western wilderness, Andrew Baisley is a dedicated wild bird hunter and enthusiast of exceptional wild bird dogs. With a heart for adventure and a flair for training, Andrew shares captivating tales of the hunt and the bond between hunter and canine companion. Follow their outdoor journey on Instagram @birds_n_beards for a glimpse into the rugged charm of the wild and the thrill of the chase.

South Carolina Pheasant Dogs create by Rick & Jenny Wheatley of Food for Hunters is the featured recipe on Gundog Central this week. You can view this recipe using this link : https://gundogcentral.com/recipes/6133/south-carolina-pheasant-dog

About Food for Hunters : Jenny and Rick Wheatley both grew up in Southern California and connected over a shared love of the outdoors. They started their wild game cooking blog Food for Hunters in 2011, where they share recipes, photos and thoughts on wild food. Today, Jenny and Rick continue to hunt, fish, forage and cook in the Cornhusker State of Nebraska. Their recipes have appeared in numerous publications, including Petersens Hunting, Game and Fish, Nebraskaland and North American Whitetail magazines.

The Nebraska Center for the Book awarded their book Hunting for Food: Guide to Harvesting, Field Dressing and Cooking Wild Game the Wildlife Honor Award in 2016.

This week on Gundog Central we're featuring a brand new contributor to the site, welcome Layton Norwood! Layton's written a short story called 'The First Point' and it's paired with this beautiful artwork from Kate Hall. You can read Layton's article using this link : https://gundogcentral.com/articles/6122/the-first-point

About Layton Norwood : Layton Norwood was raised in a family where dogs outnumbered people and the stories flew faster than the birds. From cattle dogs to coonhounds to bird dogs, there was always something barking, baying, or pointing around the place. He grew up on a steady diet of Louis L’Amour, Elmer Kelton, Robert Ruark, and secondhand tales told loud around the dining table. These days, he’s based in Texas and still chasing stories — and bird dogs — with the hope that his writing finds a home with folks who know the joy of a good dog and a better yarn.

About Kate Hall : Kate Hall is an outdoor artist who resides on an Angus cattle farm in Tennessee, where she began hunting at an early age. During her 13 years as a flight attendant, Kate visited 27 countries and all 50 states. She now spends her time traveling across the country in search of rising trout and upland birds with her husband and their English Setter. In his first two seasons they hunted on public lands in MT, KS, SC, AL, NC, KY and TN for quail, ruffed grouse, sharptail grouse, woodcock, pheasant, prairie chickens, and hungarian partridge. Upland hunting has enriched Kate's life and influences much of her colored pencil work.

"You've got dove problems - Part 2" by Edgar Castillo ( AKA Hunt Birdz ) is this weeks featured article on Gundog Central. You can use this link to read Edgar's article : https://gundogcentral.com/articles/6113/youe-got-dove-problems

About Edgar : Edgar Castillo is a recently retired law enforcement officer for a large Kansas City metropolitan agency. He also served in the United States Marine Corps.

Born in Guatemala, hunting was a new concept when Edgar came to the U.S. His passion lies in the uplands as he travels across public lands throughout Kansas or wherever the dirt road takes him…to hunt open fields, walk treelines, & bust through plum thickets in search of wild birds in wild places.

This fervid emotion for the uplands has since blossomed into a SIGNIFICANT social media presence. It has allowed Edgar to share his experiences and connect with other bird hunters through writing.

Follow Edgar’s upland escapades on Instagram at @hunt_birdz

This weeks featured article on Gundog Central is "Adjusting Your Training - Don’t Have Your Training Methods Set in Stone, Sometime You Might Need to Break Away from Them" by Chris Yielding. You can read Chris's article using this link : https://gundogcentral.com/articles/6106/adjusting-your-training

About Chris Yielding: Chris is a high school teacher in Arkansas, and trains retrievers on the side. He has been training as a side job for nearly a decade, training for clients all across the south. He also enjoys writing articles about training, as well as other outdoor activities. He has been published in many local and regional publications. You can read more of Chris work using this link : https://backwatercypress.com/

"You've got dove problems", written by Edgar Castillo , is this weeks featured article on Gundog Central. Great information in here if you're looking to get ready for dove season. You can read Edgar's article using this link : https://gundogcentral.com/articles/6099/youve-got-dove-problems

About Edgar : Edgar Castillo is a recently retired law enforcement officer for a large Kansas City metropolitan agency. He also served in the United States Marine Corps.

Born in Guatemala, hunting was a new concept when Edgar came to the U.S. His passion lies in the uplands as he travels across public lands throughout Kansas or wherever the dirt road takes him…to hunt open fields, walk treelines, & bust through plum thickets in search of wild birds in wild places.

This fervid emotion for the uplands has since blossomed into a SIGNIFICANT social media presence. It has allowed Edgar to share his experiences and connect with other bird hunters through writing.

Follow Edgar’s upland escapades on Instagram at @hunt_birdz

This weeks featured article on Gundog Central is `In Praise of Butterballs` by Cole Sousa. You can read Cole's article using this link : https://gundogcentral.com/articles/6082/in-praise-of-butterballs

About Cole : Cole Sousa is a young freelance writer from Northern Michigan, where he lives with his wife and Black Labrador, Libby.

He spends much of his time hunting waterfowl and fishing for trout in the vastness of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, and occasionally, he writes about his experiences in the field.

We have a brand new contributor to the Gundog Central featured article of the week, check out the Rabbit Massacre written by Kyle Wright. You can read Kyle's piece using this link : https://gundogcentral.com/articles/6029/rabbit-massacre

About Kyle Wright : Kyle Wright pastors a church and counsels addicts and alcoholics at an inpatient rehabilitation treatment center. It’s heavy work. The time he spends in the woods and on the water lightens his load. Writing about it does too.

Check out `The Smith Setter Celebration` written by Tom Keer on Gundog Central this week. You can use the following link to read Tom's article : https://gundogcentral.com/articles/6025/the-smith-setter-celebration

About Tom Keer : Tom Keer owns The Keer Group, an outdoor marketing company which works perfectly with his freelance writing career. He casts his four English setters in Northeast upland coverts and Southern quail fields with fortunate regularity. Hes been lucky to be surrounded by people and dogs that are much smarter than him. Visit him at www.thekeergroup.com or at https://www.tomkeer.com

This week on Gundog Central, Cole Sousa reviews the Field Armor V2 Waterfowl Vest. You can read Cole's review using this link : https://gundogcentral.com/articles/6020/field-armor-v2-waterfowl-vest-review

About Cole : Cole Sousa is a young freelance writer from Northern Michigan, where he lives with his wife and Black Labrador, Libby.

He spends much of his time hunting waterfowl and fishing for trout in the vastness of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, and occasionally, he writes about his experiences in the field.

Check out this Smothered Pheasant with Crispy Sage this week on Gundog Central. This recipe is contributed by Jenny Nguyen-Wheatley of Food for Hunters. You can check out the recipe using this link : https://gundogcentral.com/recipes/6015/smothered-pheasant-with-crispy-sage

About Food for Hunters : Jenny and Rick Wheatley both grew up in Southern California and connected over a shared love of the outdoors. They started their wild game cooking blog Food for Hunters in 2011, where they share recipes, photos and thoughts on wild food. Today, Jenny and Rick continue to hunt, fish, forage and cook in the Cornhusker State of Nebraska. Their recipes have appeared in numerous publications, including Petersens Hunting, Game and Fish, Nebraskaland and North American Whitetail magazines.

The Nebraska Center for the Book awarded their book Hunting for Food: Guide to Harvesting, Field Dressing and Cooking Wild Game the Wildlife Honor Award in 2016. Check out their website here : https://foodforhunters.blogspot.com/

This week's Gundog Central featured article is by Danny Bardwell, called "Initial Point". You can read Danny's article on Gundog Central using this link : https://gundogcentral.com/articles/6009/initial-point

About Danny: Danny Bardwell is a construction superintendent who builds large commercial buildings in the Baton Rouge / New Orleans area. For peace of mind and escape from the stress of building, Danny raises and trains pointers with his thirteen year old grandson, Lane.

Danny is a story teller at heart, and often when relaxing he is inspired by some little event or phrase. Lane appears in most of Danny's stories. His stories have appeared in local publication as well as national circulations such as Sporting Classics Magazine.

This weeks featured article on Gundog Central is by Edgar Casitllo from Hunt Birdz and he shares information about Leggings for Wingshooters. You can read Edgar's article using the following link : https://gundogcentral.com/articles/6005/leggings-for-wingshooters

About Edgar : Edgar Castillo is a recently retired law enforcement officer for a large Kansas City metropolitan agency. He also served in the United States Marine Corps.

Born in Guatemala, hunting was a new concept when Edgar came to the U.S. His passion lies in the uplands as he travels across public lands throughout Kansas or wherever the dirt road takes him…to hunt open fields, walk treelines, & bust through plum thickets in search of wild birds in wild places.

This fervid emotion for the uplands has since blossomed into a SIGNIFICANT social media presence. It has allowed Edgar to share his experiences and connect with other bird hunters through writing.

Follow Edgar’s upland escapades on Instagram at @hunt_birdz

This week's featured article on Gundog Central is "Two Men and Two Mules" written by Tom Word with artwork contributed by Leah Brigham. You can read Tom's article here : https://gundogcentral.com/articles/5987/two-men-and-two-mules

About Tom : Tom Word is a lawyer who represents individuals about managing their assets and for amusement writes fiction and non-fiction about bird dogs and humans obsessed with them. You can check out some of Tom's other books on his website : https://tomwordbooks.com

About Leah : After graduating from Millersville University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelors of Science in Art Education, Leah began teaching Art to inner city Middle School students in Houston and later Dallas, TX. Leah has shared with her students her passion for art and nature. This passion has sustained her and continued throughout her life in the form of painting and drawing.

Leah was introduced to American Field Horseback Field Trails and has been able to experience the excitement of seeing her own dog, competing for the National Championship at Ames Plantation in Grand Junction, TN ...standing on point, head and tail held high. This has inspired her to create works of art depicting dogs and the wildlife associated with the sport and hunting. You can view more of Leah's work on her website : https://leahbrigham.com

"Tall Timbers : Burning Down the House" is this weeks featured article on Gundog Central. This article was written by Tom Keer and details the habitat restoration project at Ames Plantation headed by the Tall Timbers. Mentioned in this article is Matt Backus, Alex Jackson, Harold Ray, Luke Eisenhart, Judd Carlton and the late John Rex Gates. You can read Tom's article on Gundog Central using this link : https://gundogcentral.com/articles/5969/tall-timbers-burning-down-the-house
About Tom Keer : Tom Keer owns The Keer Group, an outdoor marketing company which works perfectly with his freelance writing career. He casts his four English setters in Northeast upland coverts and Southern quail fields with fortunate regularity. Hes been lucky to be surrounded by people and dogs that are much smarter than him. Visit him at www.thekeergroup.com or at www.tomkeer.com

New featured article this week is "See you at the Dance" written by Ryan Lynton. You can read Ryan's article on Gundog Central using this link : https://gundogcentral.com/articles/5941/see-you-at-the-dance

About Ryan Lynton : Ryan Lynton is a husband, minister, writer, and bird dog owner from the rolling hills of Southern Indiana. Not becoming a hunter until his adult years, he’s enjoyed chasing many things with fur, fins, and feathers. However, his favorite place in the outdoors is the intersection between himself, his dog, and a wild bird in a wild place. You can find him on Instagram with this handle @followthedog_outdoors

Featured this week on Gundog Central is this article on Retriever Safety, written by Cole Sousa, a first time contributor to the site. You can read Cole's article here : https://gundogcentral.com/articles/5933/retriever-safety

About Cole Sousa: Cole Sousa is a young freelance writer from Northern Michigan, where he lives with his wife and Black Labrador, Libby.

He spends much of his time hunting waterfowl and fishing for trout in the vastness of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, and occasionally, he writes about his experiences in the field.

This week on Gundog Central we're featuring this Miso Duck recipe from Jenny and Rick Wheatley of Food for Hunters. You can check out this delicious recipe using this link : https://gundogcentral.com/recipes/5918/miso-duck

About Food for Hunters : Jenny and Rick Wheatley both grew up in Southern California and connected over a shared love of the outdoors. They started their wild game cooking blog Food for Hunters in 2011, where they share recipes, photos and thoughts on wild food. Today, Jenny and Rick continue to hunt, fish, forage and cook in the Cornhusker State of Nebraska. Their recipes have appeared in numerous publications, including Petersens Hunting, Game and Fish, Nebraskaland and North American Whitetail magazines.

The Nebraska Center for the Book awarded their book Hunting for Food: Guide to Harvesting, Field Dressing and Cooking Wild Game the Wildlife Honor Award in 2016.

This week on Gundog Central, Edgar Castillo ( aka Hunt Birds ) shares a product overview for Drifter Hydration. You can read all about it using this link : https://gundogcentral.com/articles/5911/drifter-hydration

About Edgar : Edgar Castillo is a recently retired law enforcement officer for a large Kansas City metropolitan agency. He also served in the United States Marine Corps.

Born in Guatemala, hunting was a new concept when Edgar came to the U.S. His passion lies in the uplands as he travels across public lands throughout Kansas or wherever the dirt road takes him…to hunt open fields, walk treelines, & bust through plum thickets in search of wild birds in wild places.

This fervid emotion for the uplands has since blossomed into a SIGNIFICANT social media presence. It has allowed Edgar to share his experiences and connect with other bird hunters through writing.

Follow Edgar’s upland escapades on Instagram at @hunt_birdz

This week's featured article on Gundog Central is all about 'Hunting Chromatic Snowbirds'. Written by Edgar Castillo in his search of rooster pheasant after a snowfall. You can read Edgar article using this link : https://gundogcentral.com/articles/5900/hunting-chromatic-snowbirds

About Edgar : Edgar Castillo is a recently retired law enforcement officer for a large Kansas City metropolitan agency. He also served in the United States Marine Corps.

Born in Guatemala, hunting was a new concept when Edgar came to the U.S. His passion lies in the uplands as he travels across public lands throughout Kansas or wherever the dirt road takes him…to hunt open fields, walk treelines, & bust through plum thickets in search of wild birds in wild places.

This fervid emotion for the uplands has since blossomed into a SIGNIFICANT social media presence. It has allowed Edgar to share his experiences and connect with other bird hunters through writing.

Follow Edgar’s upland escapades on Instagram at @hunt_birdz

This weeks featured article on Gundog Central is 'The 2015 Florida Open All-Age Championship - A magical trial' by Tom Word, with artwork contributed by Leah Brigham. You can use this link to read Tom's short story : https://gundogcentral.com/articles/5888/the-2015-florida-open-all-age-championship

About Tom Word: Tom Word is a lawyer who represents individuals about managing their assets and for amusement writes fiction and non-fiction about bird dogs and humans obsessed with them. You can view more of Tom's work on his website : https://tomwordbooks.com/

About Leah Brigham : After graduating from Millersville University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelors of Science in Art Education, Leah began teaching Art to inner city Middle School students in Houston and later Dallas, TX. Leah has shared with her students her passion for art and nature. This passion has sustained her and continued throughout her life in the form of painting and drawing.

Leah was introduced to American Field Horseback Field Trails and has been able to experience the excitement of seeing her own dog, competing for the National Championship at Ames Plantation in Grand Junction, TN ...standing on point, head and tail held high. This has inspired her to create works of art depicting dogs and the wildlife associated with the sport and hunting. You can view more of Leah work on her webstie : https://leahbrigham.com/

Gundog Central has a new featured article this week from Ryan Lynton, a new contributor to the site. Check out his piece called "Don’t Chicken Out Of Hunting Chickens" using this link : https://gundogcentral.com/articles/5881/dont-chicken-out-of-hunting-chickens

About Ryan Lynton : Ryan Lynton is a husband, minister, writer, and bird dog owner from the rolling hills of Southern Indiana. Not becoming a hunter until his adult years, he’s enjoyed chasing many things with fur, fins, and feathers. However, his favorite place in the outdoors is the intersection between himself, his dog, and a wild bird in a wild place. You can find him on Instagram with this handle @followthedog_outdoors

This week on Gundog Central, Edgar Castillo of Hunt Birdz reviews the Filson Ridgeway Fleece Pullover. Currently 50% off in the Filson store. You can read Edgar's review using this link : https://gundogcentral.com/articles/5875/filsons-ridgeway-fleece-pullover

About Edgar Castillo: Edgar Castillo is a recently retired law enforcement officer for a large Kansas City metropolitan agency. He also served in the United States Marine Corps.

Born in Guatemala, hunting was a new concept when Edgar came to the U.S. His passion lies in the uplands as he travels across public lands throughout Kansas or wherever the dirt road takes him…to hunt open fields, walk treelines, & bust through plum thickets in search of wild birds in wild places.

This fervid emotion for the uplands has since blossomed into a SIGNIFICANT social media presence. It has allowed Edgar to share his experiences and connect with other bird hunters through writing.

Follow Edgar’s upland escapades on Instagram at @hunt_birdz

This weeks featured short story is `A New Grouse Hunter` by Tom Word with artwork contributed by Leah Brigham. You can read Tom's story using this link : https://gundogcentral.com/articles/5848/a-new-grouse-hunter

About Tom Word: Tom Word is a lawyer who represents individuals about managing their assets and for amusement writes fiction and non-fiction about bird dogs and humans obsessed with them. You can view more of Tom's work on his website : https://tomwordbooks.com/

About Leah Brigham : After graduating from Millersville University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelors of Science in Art Education, Leah began teaching Art to inner city Middle School students in Houston and later Dallas, TX. Leah has shared with her students her passion for art and nature. This passion has sustained her and continued throughout her life in the form of painting and drawing.

Leah was introduced to American Field Horseback Field Trails and has been able to experience the excitement of seeing her own dog, competing for the National Championship at Ames Plantation in Grand Junction, TN ...standing on point, head and tail held high. This has inspired her to create works of art depicting dogs and the wildlife associated with the sport and hunting. You can view more of Leah work on her webstie : https://leahbrigham.com/

Check out this weeks featured article on how to introduce new puppies to your adult dogs. This article is just in time for those Christmas Puppies. 'Meet Next Gen' was written by Tom Keer with advice from Jerry Kolter and Betsy Danielson of Northwoods Bird Dogs, and Chris Akin of Webb Footed Kennels. You can read this weeks featured article on Gundog Central using this link : https://gundogcentral.com/articles/5842/meet-gen-next

About Tom Keer : Tom Keer owns The Keer Group, an outdoor marketing company which works perfectly with his freelance writing career. He casts his four English setters in Northeast upland coverts and Southern quail fields with fortunate regularity. Hes been lucky to be surrounded by people and dogs that are much smarter than him. Visit him at www.thekeergroup.com or at www.tomkeer.com

Don't loose your birds by Edgar Castillo ( aka Hunt Birdz ) is our featured article of the week. Learn how to mark birds with Edgar's article on Gundog Central using this link : https://gundogcentral.com/articles/5829/dont-lose-your-birds

About Edgar: Edgar Castillo is a recently retired law enforcement officer for a large Kansas City metropolitan agency. He also served in the United States Marine Corps.

Born in Guatemala, hunting was a new concept when Edgar came to the U.S. His passion lies in the uplands as he travels across public lands throughout Kansas or wherever the dirt road takes him…to hunt open fields, walk treelines, & bust through plum thickets in search of wild birds in wild places.

This fervid emotion for the uplands has since blossomed into a SIGNIFICANT social media presence. It has allowed Edgar to share his experiences and connect with other bird hunters through writing.

Follow Edgar’s upland escapades on Instagram at @hunt_birdz