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The Art of Almost Catching a Bird

Angela Montana · January 20, 2025
The Art of Almost Catching a Bird

Not every bird dog is born a pro—some are out there chasing squirrels, flushing shadows, or even swimming around with their targets on their back. Here’s some footage of a bird dog that hasn’t quite figured it out… yet!

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