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September 12, 2023

Hunting dogs: A pointer’s one time to shine, and a decoy-gathering retriever

September in the hunting world means it’s time for our four-legged friends to take over. I have had breeds ranging from pointers to retrievers. There are so many great breeds out there, and I’m not here to tell you which breed is better or how to train them. That’s for the experts.
This article is about how these dogs become such a huge part of our lives. Two of my favorite stories are about two different types of dogs.

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Honesty serves a Wisconsin trapper well in Washburn County

Joshua Loining, DNR game warden in Barron County, was checking pelts and paperwork at a local taxidermy business and came upon two otter pelts, each having two holes. Loining suspected the holes had been made by bullets.
The taxidermy business was in Barron County, but the otters had been trapped in Washburn County by a county resident. Loining’s plan was to work with Jon Hagen, DNR warden supervisor who was stationed in Washburn County.

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