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Welcome to the official voting page of the Wingshooting USA Hot Dog Sweepstakes!

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Love dogs? You’re in the right place. But here, your fondness and respect for our canine hunting partners goes farther than just a pat on the head or place at the hearth.

Each dog on Wingshooting USA Television is hunting on behalf of a deserving non-profit organization. By voting here for your favorite dog, you’re also voting for their charity! The dog with the most votes at the end of the season will receive a $500 donation to its charity courtesy of Wingshooting USA.

So pick your favorite dog: for his looks, style, athleticism, quirks, breed, color… it doesn’t matter, just vote! Every vote is a step closer to helping your favorite non-profit group. But the charities aren’t the only ones who win. One lucky Wingshooting USA Sweepstakes entrant will be chosen at random and will receive a $500 gift certificate for Cabela’s hunting gear.

Vote early, enter the sweepstakes and tell all your friends to do the same.

On behalf of all the groups and dogs, thank you!

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"Jim" Pointer

This young pointer shows promise beyond his 2-1/2 years. Maturity, especially in pointers, comes at a later age than many breeds, so watch for good things from this canine athlete. On our hunt, Jim was eager and willing… until scent was covered by grass or a wind change. His exuberant style was exciting and he definitely held up well in scorching temperatures. Because of that “cooler” approach to the hunt, Jim was a stronger retriever. It’s no coincidence Jim, the pointer, is hunting on behalf of the Bird Dog Foundation, the group that administers the Bird Dog Hall of Fame and Museum, among other great programs. Vote for Jim, and you’re supporting them! For more information, visit www.birddogfoundation.org.

"Britt" Brittany

Britt is a trooper. Fighting heat, damp birds, and a young bracemate, she was still the go-to dog on our Flint Oak quail hunt. The nose, in her case, knows. She was staunch on the slightest whiff of bird, while Jim the pointer was eager to call “no bird” when wind shifted or scent was swallowed by heavy cover. She may not be the most elegant bird dog, but she got the job done. A vote for Britt is also a vote for the American Kennel Club’s Canine Legislative Fund, supporting the rights of responsible dog owners on the state and federal level. For information, go to www.akc.org/canine_legislation/donations.cfm.

"Sidney" Pointer

Montana’s big sky was complemented by big-running pointer Sidney. She set the pace for the hunt and her daughter Katie who also hunted for us. Sidney was confident and bold, pointing from great distances when the wind favored her nose. Sidney is everything a pointer should be, covering ground with gusto but staunch when birds entered her scent cone. Sidney’s chosen charity is Hunt of a Lifetime, the group that makes dreams come true for those with debilitating illness or injury. Vote for Sidney and support Hunt of a Lifetime, and learn more at www.huntofalifetime.org.

"Kati" Pointer

Kati is Sidney’s daughter and taking after her in many ways. She’s reaching out on her casts, becoming independent and confident in her scenting abilities. Katie is also becoming a strong retriever. Because she sees so many wild birds in a season, it won’t take long before she’s as skillful handling Hungarian Partridge as her mother. Katie is hunting for the Ruffed Grouse Society, the group advocating on behalf of habitat management that favors this noble bird and its woods-mate, the woodcock. Vote for Katie and support RGS, then learn more at www.rgs.org.

"Suzie" German Shorthaired Pointer

Suzie, the German Shorthair busting the thick stuff on one of our South Dakota hunts, is the model of self-restraint. A pointing dog carefully chasing running roosters? Few can handle it as well. When possible, she pinned birds. When a ringneck simply would not hold she produced it for the gun within range. Like shorthairs? Vote for Sidney. When you do, you’re also supporting Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry. Learn more at www.fhfh.org.

"Shadow" Labrador Retriever

R&R Pheasant Hunting owner Sal Roseland’s personal Labrador retriever is the epitome of perseverance. She soldiered on despite heat, hinky birds, and cover that debilitated even our cameramen! If you doubt her sincerity and devotion to serving hunters, just take a look at those eye patches… that’s bloody, bare skin worn off by the abrasive milo she willingly crashes through day after day. Appropriately, Shadow the retriever is hunting for Delta Waterfowl, a group devoted to protecting duck and goose habitat and conducting critical conservation research. Learn more at www.deltawaterfowl.org.

"Link" Irish Setter

Odds are you’ve never hunted with an Irish Setter, especially one as birdy as Eagle Nest Lodge’s Link. If setter aficionados include his genes in the breeding pool, this ancient dog breed will soon re-occupy its rightful place on the podium at field trials and hunt tests… in addition to the show ring. Businesslike but elegant, Link’s points were striking, in part due to his less-common color. His hunt style was efficient, covering as much ground as needed to produce birds, closing when the cover thickened. Link is hunting for the North American Grouse Partnership, the organization spearheading habitat conservation and careful management of prairie grouse such as sharptails, pinnated grouse and sage grouse. Vote for Link and support NAGP, and learn more at www.nagp.org.

"April" English Setter

April was a visual and practical complement to the flashy red setter. Visible in the thickest cover thanks to her light color, elegant and handling birds with finesse, April combines excellent training with impeccable genes and natural ability. Her owner Jeremy is justly proud. April is hunting for the Justin Corbet Foundation of Topeka, Kansas. Justin was an inspiring example in the field and on the sporting clays course. The foundation supports youth-oriented shooting sports, providing funds for groups that encourage and guide youngsters to safely enjoy our favorite pastime. Vote for April and support the Justin Corbet Foundation, then visit www.justincorbetfoundation.org to learn more.

"Ty" Irish Red Setter

Red Setter? Yep… different than the more common “Irish Setter,” the Irish Red Setter is an ancient breed whose aficionados hope to restore it to the field in strong numbers. You can usually distinguish an IRS by at least a speck of white on the chest (Irish Setters are all red). Based on Ty’s fieldwork on this show, it’s only a matter of time before this rare breed is more common in the woods and prairies. Ty was the punctuation mark on this hunt, providing excitement and the exciting privilege of being guided by a rare dog on a rare hunt. Ty is hunting for the NRA’s Youth Hunter Education Challenge, encouraging safe outdoor skills in a competitive environment. Vote for Ty and support YHEC, then learn more at www.nrahq.org.

"Amber" Pointer

Amber is a hot-wired six-year-old pointer, but don’t let that temper your evaluation… she was disciplined and methodical in her hunting. With aplomb, she handled squirrelly birds that flew low or not at all. This pointer also showed flexibility less common in the breed, finding and ably handling a mixed bag of bobwhites, ringneck pheasants and preserve chukars. She is hunting for the AKC Humane Fund. Vote here for Amber, then learn more about the fund at www.akchumanefund.org.

"Lucky" Pointer

Lucky, just 2-1/2 years old, doesn’t rely on his name for help in the field. He’s a strong hunter in the deep cover common at Flint Oak. Making an elegant complement to Amber, a “matched pair” so to speak, Lucky is workmanlike in style – he gets the job done, no matter the conditions (which were brutal). Lucky is hunting for SCI Foundation’s American Wilderness Leadership School, preparing teachers to carry the conservation and hunting message to classrooms around the country. Vote for Lucky, then visit www.safariclubfoundation.org to learn more.

"Suzie" German Shorthaired Pointer

Suzie was as disciplined as any dog on the show, and that’s just one of her unique attributes. She had enough self-control for two dogs, fighting the vicious South Dakota wind and tracking running roosters without flushing them out of range. Our wacky, windy hunting experience was due to Mother Nature, not Suzie’s work. On a good day, turn Suzie loose and bring plenty of shells! She is hunting for the SCI Foundation’s initiative to expand shooting sports opportunities at Salvation Army Outdoors Camps. Vote for Suzie, then learn more at www.safariclubfoundation.org.

"Atlas" German Shorthaired Pointer

Atlas’ unusual good looks (half brown, half white) are not her only unique attribute. She picked off scent battered by high winds, knew when to relocate and when to staunch up. The true test of pointing dogs is how they handle running birds (they always do), and Atlas proved her mettle. She’s hunting on behalf of the Josh Heupel’s 14 Foundation Children’s Charity, a group that creates opportunity for youngsters from Oklahoma, including a visit to R&R Pheasants for young people from Native American reservations, where they reconnected with their hunting heritage. Vote for Atlas and support The 14 Foundation. Learn more after you vote by visiting www.the14foundation.com.

"Molly" German Shorthaired Pointer

Molly was equally adept at handling gale-force winds and hinky South Dakota pheasants. She might have shown her frustration a bit more than her kennelmates, but who can blame her? She moved in a muscular style, athletic and nimble. Her range adapted well to the stormy conditions, tightening up to catch fleeting sniffs of bird racing past. Mollie is hunting on behalf of the AKC Canine Health Foundation. Vote here for Mollie then learn more about her charity at www.akcchf.org.

"Brandy, Baby, Jet" Labrador Retriever

South Dakota governor Mike Rounds brought his “first dogs,” yellow Labs Brandy and Baby, who joined Sal Roseland’s black Lab Jet as we finally figured out how to produce some birds on the windiest day of our hunting season. Sure enough, this trio of flushing retrievers got birds in the air, doing yeoman’s duty for the entire line of guns in fields and shelterbelts alike. All three Labs are appropriately teaming to hunt on behalf of Pheasants Forever’s No Child Left Indoors initiative. Vote for the Labs then learn more about PF’s programs at www.pheasantsforever.org.

"Chief" Golden Retriever

Chief was the perfect bracemate for Irish Red Setter Ty on this hunt. And what a team! Ty pointed birds that would hold for him. Chief crashed through cattails and buffalo berry to fly birds that simply would not stand for a pointer. Chief knew when to lay back and when to come to the fore, making an exciting and productive hunt, where gunners had to stay on their toes. Appropriately, Chief the Golden retriever is hunting on behalf of the Hunting Retriever Club, which creates training and competition opportunities for all retrieving breeds. Vote here for Chief, then visit www.hrc.org to learn more about HRC.

"Chump" Pointer

Chump is a clown, and don’t you love it? Going against the grain of most long-held pointer notions, he loves to ham it up in the field. But when birds are afoot, he’s all business and never slows… like the Energizer Bunny. That includes some of the more challenging stalks on moving preserve birds that would rather run off than fly. Another un-pointer-like attribute – Chump’s ability to seamlessly adjust to changing cover and terrain. From trees to milo, to head-high grass, he works it right, shifting gears to adjust pace and range. Chump is hunting on behalf of the AKC Canine Support and Relief Fund. Vote for him here, then learn more at www.akc.org/donations/index.cfm.

"Ann" Pointer

Speaking of un-pointer-like, poor Ann’s tail got docked by mistake! But that doesn’t stop her from excelling in the field even if she does look a bit like a shorthair from behind. Her forte is sticking with a scent trail even in wet conditions… she tracks relentlessly… the bobwhites in particular… staying close enough to give the guns a chance, but not too close to fly them wild. Appropriate for a dog that knows how to finesse running birds, Ann is hunting on behalf of the Utah Chukar and Wildlife Foundation. The UCWF is a non-profit organization focused on improving chukar and other upland game populations, habitat, and hunting on Utah's public lands. When you vote for her, you’re supporting this great western organization as well. Get more information at www.utahchukars.org.

"Fancy" English Setter

Light-footed and elegant, Fancy lives up to her name. She belongs on a magazine cover! But Fancy is more than good looks. She handles wet bobwhites carefully, preserve chukars with finesse, and even maintains her resolve on big ringnecks. A small, light setter along the lines of the Llewellyn strain, she is nimble and agile in the field. Fancy is hunting on behalf of “Friends of Man’s Best Friends,” a group funding spay/neuter efforts to ensure every dog has a safe home. Vote for Fancy and support “Friends,” then learn more by calling (800) 326-5225.

"Tune" English Setter

Tune (kennel name: “Looney Tune”) does have a wacky streak. But Tune is also energetic and staunch on point. There were so many people in the field, yet Tune maintained composure even with a camera in his face! Dogs react in different ways to the challenges of a TV mob scene, but Tune kept his eyes on the prize… in this case, a mixed bag of wet and wild birds. Tune is hunting on behalf of Quail Forever, a dedicated group of volunteers who devote thousands of hours and dollars to creating great habitat for this challenging bird. Vote for Tune and support QF, then learn more at www.quailforever.org.

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