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Chris Akin

Jonesboro, AR

Background

Chris has spent most of his life wildfowling or training in the field. Over the years, his programme evolved into one of the most accomplished hunt test programmes in the country. Webb Footed Kennels, Inc. has produced more than 350 Hunting Retriever Champions, 175 Master Hunters, and 35 Grand Hunting Retriever Champions. They have also trained more than 3,000 duck dogs and family companions.

Why I Use SportDOG Brand

I’ve been with SportDOG Brand® since 2003. Since that time, I’ve watched SportDOG grow from a fairly young company to one of the leading e-collar producers in the business. Their products were designed by trainers and hunters who know how to develop a high-quality, reliable and durable e-collar. SportDOG is what we use at Webb Footed Kennels, Ltd on a daily basis.

Favourite Products

I use the ProHunter 2525 during training, because it’s easy to use and the remote’s slim design makes it easy to stow in my pocket. I switch to the WetlandHunter 1825 while hunting because the remote is easy to hook on my waders and I always know where it is.

Websites

https://www.facebook.com/Webb-Footed-Kennel-245670845450167/

Articles by Chris Akin

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6 Tips for a Better Snow Goose Hunt with Your Retriever

Snow goose hunting offers its own unique set of excitements in the realm of wildfowl shooting. Spring seasons, generous or unlimited bag limits, the use of electronic callers and unregulated shotguns contribute to an exhilarating experience when you're fortunate enough to encounter countless thousands of birds in your hunting area. Not...

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Proper Introduction to the E-Collar

The e-collar is an amazing tool. It can fine-tune a dog, extend your control, and even save an animal’s life. But here’s the thing: You must understand what it is. It is not a magic bullet. I call it a polishing tool. It’s an enforcement tool and a distance minimiser. What...

Retriever wearing a camo vestRetriever wearing a camo vest

Retriever Care in Cold Weather

Cold-weather waterfowling can mean a lot of extra work in sometimes nasty conditions, but those of us who take on those challenges are often rewarded with some of the season's best hunting. It's extremely satisfying to bag the limit when the wind is howling and ice is forming on the decoys,...

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Other Senior Prostaff

Gary has been hunting upland game for 15 years. Training Labradors and German shorthaired pointers for upland hunting is his speciality. Whether hunting pheasant or quail in Indiana, it is a great feeling to see a dog that he has trained point a bird and then retrieve it.Gary has been hunting upland game for 15 years. Training Labradors and German shorthaired pointers for upland hunting is his speciality. Whether hunting pheasant or quail in Indiana, it is a great feeling to see a dog that he has trained point a bird and then retrieve it.

Gary Sheffer

Gary has been hunting upland game for 15 years. Training Labradors and German shorthaired pointers for upland hunting is his speciality. Whether hunting pheasant or quail in Indiana, it is a great feeling to see a dog that he has trained point a bird and then retrieve it.

With his wife Terri, Rick co-owns and operates Perfect 10 Kennel. Their business provides boarding, grooming, and retriever training. They also breed Labrador retrievers. Rick has 30 years of experience in retriever training, participating in everything from field trials to hunt tests to upland hunting competitions.With his wife Terri, Rick co-owns and operates Perfect 10 Kennel. Their business provides boarding, grooming, and retriever training. They also breed Labrador retrievers. Rick has 30 years of experience in retriever training, participating in everything from field trials to hunt tests to upland hunting competitions.

Rick Grant

With his wife Terri, Rick co-owns and operates Perfect 10 Kennel. Their business provides boarding, grooming, and retriever training. They also breed Labrador retrievers. Rick has 30 years of experience in retriever training, participating in everything from field trials to hunt tests to upland hunting competitions.

Ben Busby has hunted since he was old enough to walk. He was fortunate enough to have a mother and father who introduced him to hunting at a very early age. He harvested his first whitetail deer with a 12-bore out of a garden chair at age 10. From...Ben Busby has hunted since he was old enough to walk. He was fortunate enough to have a mother and father who introduced him to hunting at a very early age. He harvested his first whitetail deer with a 12-bore out of a garden chair at age 10. From...

Ben Busby

Ben Busby has hunted since he was old enough to walk. He was fortunate enough to have a mother and father who introduced him to hunting at a very early age. He harvested his first whitetail deer with a 12-bore out of a garden chair at age 10. From...

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