ONE OF THE GREAT ONES: CANTON

[mossyisland]

Written By: Josh Webb

Ask a duck hunter who they regularly hunt with and you will immediately get a list of names and a description of each person in the group. It seems that there is always one guy that is never on time and another guy always has the newest gadgets. Most duck hunting circles also have the guy who is a legend in his own mind when it comes to finishing ducks in hole time after time. And you can’t forget the guy who always has enough snacks to feed a small army. But regardless of how each man fits into the group, there is another hunting partner that is always optimistic, always on time and does not care how many cool gadgets you have. This partner is there to hunt and they will always enjoy their time in the field no matter how slow it may be. And, oddly enough, this partner never fires a shot the entire season yet they are eager to help pick up every duck that falls. Why does this partner sound different? Well it is because they are a different breed of hunter than everyone in the group. And if you haven’t guessed by now I am referring to our four legged companions, our beloved gun dogs.........

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[novacaine]

Great tribute to a great hunter.

[teul2]

Thanks Josh and Rocky for the story. The mean ole girl is now resting easy and soon to be scattered at one of her most hunted holes.

[Hambone]

As a duck hunter who is owned by two Chesapeakes, this story was especially meaningful to me. Canton was obviously one of the great ones. The agony of losing her will ease someday, but you will always remember the great times you shared.

[donia]

r.i.p. cancan

you'll not be forgotten

[bustercat64]

Great tribute I just lost mine it is truly amazing to me what one dog can bring into a person life. Mine brought me to the board and every person that I know on here is because of her. This past weekend showed me just how lucky I really was.

[eSJay]

Joel,
Very sorry for your loss. I did not know you lost Canton until reading this story.
She definately protected her house.........right Cal!

[donia]

yep, that left a mark!!