Best Wingshooting Podcasts (2024)

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EP028: Steve Rogers - wingshooting on Orkney Island, Scotland 1:32:46

28d ago1:32:46

1:32:46

Steve Rogers is the owner of Orkney Shooting Holidays - North East of the Scottish mainland. Although he's been chasing birds with a shotgun since he was a young nipper... it wasn't until an extremely close-call changed his life, shifting his priorities back to the feathered creatures he always loved to chase. It's here on the beautiful island of O…

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EP032: The key to longevity - Dr. Preston Ward 1:27:51

2d ago1:27:51

1:27:51

Dr. Preston Ward is back with big news! In EP032 Robin and Preston talk about adventures, successful hunts, unsuccessful hunts, mental health, masculinity and quitting the day job to chase your dreams. Preston also spills his guts about launching the first ever full-bells-and-whistles health app for folks who love the outdoors. And what it's like t…

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English Springer Spaniel: Breed Characteristics, Abilities, and History 13:06

4h ago13:06

13:06

My first-ever interaction with an English Springer Spaniel was when my wife, Emily, brought one home. When considering which dog breed our first hunting dog should be, we ultimately landed on the one with which Emily was most familiar. She grew up with Springers, and consequently, that is where we landed. At that time, we weren’t aware of the diffe…

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A Quick Update on HDC 17:17

7h ago17:17

17:17

Don't adjust your sets - we are back with a brief update on all things HDC! We've been getting lots of questions about the podcast, the magazine, and what other projects we have in the works. Craig and Jennifer are here to answer those questions and let you know what's in the pipeline for Hunting Dog Confidential!…

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How to Correctly Command Your Dog 11:47

4d ago11:47

11:47

“Where were you last night?” These words strike fear in nearly all adolescent children. Is the parent simply curious? Was it an ambivalent conversation starter or a knowing and accusatory set up? The answer always lies within the subtle tones, expression, and body language of the parent. The same is true when thinking about the delivery of a comman…

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Introduction to Force Fetch for Pointing Dogs 13:33

3d ago13:33

13:33

It’s not quite U.S. domestic politics or dog food, but raise the topic of “force fetch” or its euphemism, “trained retrieve,” and you’ll quickly discover that pointing dog folks have lots of feelings about it. You’ll generally find four camps: a camp of those who say they don’t need it because they don’t need their dog to retrieve but only help the…

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#275 | Choke Tubes and Patterning with Scott Trulock of Trulock Chokes 1:17:31

1h ago1:17:31

1:17:31

In this episode we are joined by Scott Trulock of Trulock Chokes to discuss all things choke tubes, constriction, patterning and more. Show Highlights: Trulock Chokes: where it all began What is a choke tube and what does it do? What characteristics does a quality choke tube have? Variations in choke tubes and method of constriction How to pattern …

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What Is An English “Best Gun?” 8:46

5h ago8:46

8:46

Having dealt with so-called “fine” firearms for decades, the question “What exactly is a ‘best gun?’” comes up a lot. Explaining what a best gun is can be challenging because it’s more of a concept or ethos to building a gun, not something that follows a set of rules or criteria. As such, the term is used quite liberally, especially when it comes t…

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EP031: The hounds of Africa w/ Themba & Gogo 38:54

4d ago38:54

38:54

This podcast is recorded live, as the action unfolds, on one of many vast ranches in the mountains of the Eastern Cape, South Africa. It is completely unscripted and unplanned. Much like many parts of the USA— farmers in South Africa use trained hounds to help control local predator populations. They do this to reduce predation on their far roaming…

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Solving Separation Anxiety Issues with Dogs 8:20

5d ago8:20

8:20

As each year passes, some of us find enough time to raise and finish our dream upland dog. It is an amazing opportunity to have your dog at the ready, all day long, just begging to be educated. Extra time, whether due to retirement or working from home, has inspired many of us to get out there every day and mold our pup into the finest hunting mach…

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#274 | Choosing The Right Bird Dog for You with Craig Doherty 1:08:47

8h ago1:08:47

1:08:47

In this episode we welcome Craig Doherty, author of Building a Grouse Dog, back to the show to discuss choosing the right bird dog for you, developing bird dogs and more. Show Highlights: Craig’s column in Pointing Dog Journal Wild Apple Kennel Bob Wehle and Elhew Pointers Beech trees and other New England Grouse cover notes First year puppy expect…

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The Extinct California Wild Turkey: Meleagris Californica 11:52

2d ago11:52

11:52

Depending on where in the world you’re hunting turkeys, you may be fortunate to see other remarkable wildlife while you sit and hammer on your box or slate call. You may even have one or two curious predatory critters come into your calls, hoping for an easy meal. For many modern turkey species, their main predators are owls, coyotes, and cougars. …

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EP030: Being a more effective, ethical hunter w/ Dr. Brian Hauck 1:45:12

13d ago1:45:12

1:45:12

Through his 30+ years as a doctor, many months spent chasing animals in the mountains, and more than 17,000 surgeries under his belt. This professional knows not only exactly where to place a projectile, but why. In this episode Dr. Brian Hauck shares his extensive knowledge, along with a bunch of fantastic stories set in different mountains around…

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Weaving Whoa Training Into Our Daily Routines 9:35

6d ago9:35

9:35

If I were to ask you to honestly explain to me your expectations of whoa, what would your answer look like? Would you be okay with the three or four step California roll type whoa, utilizing more than a few commands while throwing in a few choice expletives? You know, the kind of whoa where you turn red while the dog sighs and rolls its eyes at you…

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Understanding the Stages of Steady Training a Dog 20:29

14d ago20:29

20:29

Dogs that have been trained to hold point until the handler arrives will do so partly due to it being cooperative. However, this is mostly due to the dog fearing that if it moves, the bird will fly away. Steadiness comes into play once the dog realizes the presence of its handler. Before initiating the steadiness process, you would have hopefully p…

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EP029: Ejler's Ocean - tales from the sea 1:54:56

18d ago1:54:56

1:54:56

The homesteading, veggie growing, fish-slaying artist known as Ejler is back! Fishing season is just around the corner — not one to hold his cards close to his chest, in this episode Ejler casually throws down a killer-hand of stories and tactics from the ocean. This is hard-earned knowledge from over 40 years spent fishing local waters in a wooden…

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Where to Start in Training with a Bird Dog Puppy 11:17

12d ago11:17

11:17

You did your homework, picked the right hunting dog breed, and found the breeder who provided you with the genetic package you dreamt of. On the drive home it hits you. Have I prepared for this new puppy? Now what? How do I start? You own the equivalent of a Ferrari but are unsure how to take it for its first spin without scratching it. Too often, …

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#273 | A Walk Through Woodcock Cover with Lindsey Shartell of Woodcock Minnesota 57:06

26d ago57:06

57:06

In this episode we take a walk through some woodcock cover in hopes of banding spring chicks with Lindsey Shartell, board member of Woodcock Minnesota. Show Highlights: Meeting Lindsey Shartell of Woodcock Minnesota What makes a good woodcock banding dog? Where do we find woodcock broods? Turkey hunt updates from Lindsey Guess the age of this clear…

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Llewellin Setter: Characteristics, Training, and Hunting Ability 9:23

27d ago9:23

9:23

Setters are incredible dogs that offer a wide diversity of type, hunting tendencies, and coat colors. Although some may be harder or softer than others, and some pups may be slightly more hesitant to retrieve, there are two constants that remain regardless of breed or strain: their beauty and amazing companionship in the field and at home. Llewelli…

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Place Training in Your Home 6:24

19d ago6:24

6:24

Sit and stay is a tall order. I don’t know about you, but this is no easy task for me or my bird dogs. Many of us are now quarantined in our homes. I’m sitting here writing this article with four very patient hunting dogs huddled up beside me awaiting anything remotely training related. And so place training is one of the things that can be accompl…

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#272 | Quail and Turkey Talk with Ryan Sparks of Quail Forever 1:12:27

1M ago1:12:27

1:12:27

In this episode we catch up with the editor of the Quail Forever Journal to discuss his passion for upland birds and the outdoors along with some spring turkey hunting as well. Show Highlights: Meet editor of the Quail Forever Journal Ryan Sparks An early introduction to quail Fishing, hunting and traveling far and wide Ryan’s thesis paper on quail…

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Wild Turkeys: Yard Toms and Mountain Gobblers with Troy Rodakowski 52:28

23d ago52:28

52:28

It’s go time. Here in Oregon, turkey season is a month old with a little better than two weeks left to go. Here’s how to be thinking if you want to tie a tag on a gobbler in the tail end of the season. We talk to Troy Rodakowski about the differences between urban/rural birds and mountain gobblers, what you can get away with when calling a tom away…

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Ruffed Grouse Drumming – The Mysterious Noise of Northern Forests 16:34

23d ago16:34

16:34

The reverberation of a ruffed grouse drumming during early mornings in spring forests is one of the most magical sounds. When you hear it, it starkly contrasts against all other sounds found in the springtime. Its unique nature provokes human curiosity and admiration. No doubt, that very same feeling we get today is what sparked naturalist John Bar…

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Ep027: Cole Wilks - shooting a 900lb antelope on Naked & Afraid (+ other wilderness stories) 2:13:19

1M ago2:13:19

2:13:19

Cole Wilks has been putting wild meat on the table (and in the freezer) since he was a kid. Spending months of each year hunting with a bow, it's unsurprising that he's an absolute pro at wilderness survival. Cole has featured as a coach on Hunt Warz, made the final 22 in Season 7 of Alone, and emerged triumphant from a 21-day challenge in the late…

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Whoa Training on Your Home Staircase 5:32

25d ago5:32

5:32

Our bird dog training routine has been completely uprooted, though my dogs are thoroughly enjoying all the extra training. Unfortunately for many people, what would have been the start of training season with friends and professional trainers has now become a stay-at-home DIY situation. Nevertheless, we can take this extra time to get some excellen…

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#271 | More Turkey Hunting Tips and Tactics with Jacob Myers 1:19:26

28d ago1:19:26

1:19:26

In this episode we continue our basic turkey hunting tips and tactics conversation with Jacob Myers of the Southern Outdoorsman Podcast. Show Highlights: “Run and gun” versus setting up and blind calling? Gobblers coming in silent What about when he’s gobbling his head off? Soft calling and watching the bird’s behavior Calling jakes to pull in the …

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Hunting Antelope, Meat Prep and Cooking 38:58

1M ago38:58

38:58

We meet up with Joe Schroeder, a product development specialist from Alps Outdoorz in Missouri. We talk favorite rifles – he likes the 6.5 PRC and the 300 Win Mag – and we talk backpacking, mountain camps and stalking close on whitetails and pronghorns and preparing and eating pronghorn – America’s original and fastest food. Find Alps Outdoorz at h…

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Dodge Dart Slant 6 and a Saturday Night Special 49:17

1M ago49:17

49:17

His back story includes working in a jail in Ventura. He was a church youth pastor, musician, comedian, woodworking craftsman and a private investigator. But in this episode, the Randall Knight goes deep. We talk the North Hollywood Shootout and the fallout from that and the one day he and his mom were going camping and they end up at KFC and she w…

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EP:026 Larry Knowles on edible seaweed, spear-fishing & the life aquatic 2:15:21

1M ago2:15:21

2:15:21

For decades Larry has been fishing and foraging for the tastiest ocean snacks Northern California has to offer. Not only feeding himself and the people he cares about, but also selling healthy products through his environmentally conscious seaweed snack company — Rising Tide Sea Vegetables. Larry has a deep understanding of coastal habitats in Nort…

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Understanding and Flagging in a Bird Dog 9:46

1M ago9:46

9:46

So what if my dog has a wiggle butt and flags a bit on point? It’s kinda cute and still gets meat to the frying pan. If that’s the case and your dog will efficiently hunt, locate plenty of birds for you and stand point, I would happily agree with you. More often than not, however, it will affect your hunt in some aspect as it’s a symptom of underly…

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#270 | Basic Turkey Hunting Tips and Tactics with Jacob Myers Part 1 1:11:19

1M ago1:11:19

1:11:19

In this episode we talk basic turkey hunting tips and tactics with Alabama turkey hunter Jacob Myers of the Southern Outdoorsman Podcast. Show Highlights: How to miss a turkey Should I use a red dot sight? Turkey hunting safety precautions Where to hunt turkeys Understanding turkey behavior What is “covert calling”? Scratching leaves, going silent …

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Why Hunt With a Vintage Shotgun? 10:44

1M ago10:44

10:44

Being part of the hunting and shooting industry, I get to try the latest and greatest new guns every year. But when I’m not toting a gun for work, I’m usually carrying a vintage shotgun. My duck and pigeon gun turned 100 this year, and my grouse gun isn’t far behind it. I have a safe full of old pumps, semi-autos, side-by-sides, and over-unders, an…

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Ep025: The magic of Warthogs and double-bearded turkeys w/ Robin Warman 1:00:14

2M ago1:00:14

1:00:14

Today we're doing things a little different: 'TWD - In The Field' is a shorter format recorded out in the wild, capturing moments, as they happen. The Wild Dispatch will continue to churn out its 'normal programming' but every few weeks one of these experiential nuggets will pop up in the feed. In this Episode Robin narrates a turkey bow-hunt live,…

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#269 | Grouse, Shotguns and Bird Dogs with Jim Gerchy 1:14:59

1M ago1:14:59

1:14:59

In this episode we catch up with Jim Gerchy, grouse hunting guide at Pineridge Grouse Camp, to talk grouse hunting, bird dogs, shotguns and more. We also preview the Midwest Double Gun Classic at Horse and Hunt Club in Prior Lake, MN. Show Highlights: Jim's Perfect Margarita Recipe Fishing Adventures and Spring Pursuits Jim's Journey into Bird Hunt…

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Hunting Pronghorn the Original Fast Food 1:04:17

2M ago1:04:17

1:04:17

We catch up with Jeremiah Polacek the editor of Rifle and Handloader magazines to talk pronghorns and how to plan the hunt and use optics to evaluate bucks at long range. If you want to support free speech and good hunting content in the Internet Age, look for our coffee and books and wildlife forage blends at https://www.garylewisoutdoors.com/Shop…

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Learning to Read a Dog’s Body Language for Training 17:47

1M ago17:47

17:47

I’m sure you noticed that you can’t make a move your bird dog doesn’t notice. It’s kind of creepy at times finding your dog at the door staring at you the moment the thought crosses your mind to go out dog training or hunting, as if they are somehow reading your mind. It’s because they’ve been studying your every move since the day you brought them…

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Hand-Carving Turkey Pot Call Strikers 12:08

1M ago12:08

12:08

Some say the sweetest springtime sounds come from wild turkeys. As many turkey hunters have experienced, real turkeys aren’t always the ones producing that cacophony of yelps. Oftentimes, on crowded small parcels of land, one may be seduced by the sounds emanating from what turns out to be a hungry hunter, not a hen on the prowl. Hunters using turk…

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Ep024: Hunting gourmet ingredients w/ Chef Tiffany Friedman (wild child of the NYC cuisine scene) 1:43:45

2M ago1:43:45

1:43:45

Chef Tiffany Friedman creates culinary dishes packed with delicious wild ingredients. Having been part of the industry most her life, it's safe to assume she's comfortable rubbing shoulders with her fine dining clientele. She also happens to be just as happy hanging in a duck-blind with her buds. A winner of multiple awards, a guest on many cooking…

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Training to the Character of Your Dog 10:24

2M ago10:24

10:24

Bird dog training at its core is behavior modification reliant upon catching your dog in the thought process and being able to read their emotions. Doing so allows us to predict behaviors before they occur, thereby maximizing the potential for learning. Also, the character of the dog at that moment and the behaviors they are exhibiting dictates the…

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#268 | More Spaniels, Shotguns, and Upland Adventures with Matty Rawlinson 1:20:18

2M ago1:20:18

1:20:18

In this episode we cover more upland bird hunting and dog training as well as overcoming shooting challenges with seasoned hunting guide and dog trainer, Matty Rawlinson. Additionally, we cover the significance of gun fitting for wing shooting success, sharing insights into how a custom-fitted gun can enhance shooting accuracy. The episode also det…

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Developing a Hunting Dog's Bird Searching and Quartering Skills 14:08

2M ago14:08

14:08

Have you ever hunted over a dog with a sixth sense for finding birds? Perhaps the dog had a higher-than-average drive to push out to find game. Or maybe it was highly intelligent and sought the most productive cover. Its exceptional nose could’ve been dialed in. Regardless of the attribute, it must have had a cooperative temperament, trusted its ha…

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Ep023: Dr. Adrian de Villiers (a legendary bowhunter from South Africa) 2:02:24

2M ago2:02:24

2:02:24

Dr. Adrian de Villiers goes by many names, but perhaps the most notorious is Dr. Death. —A nickname coined after becoming the first South African to ever harvest the big 6 on foot, with nothing but a bow and arrows. (elephant, rhino, lion, leopard, Cape buffalo and hippo) Despite his ominous title, ‘the Doc’ has been sharing nuggets of wisdom with …

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#267 | Spaniels, Pointers, and South Texas Adventures with Matty Rawlinson 1:11:11

2M ago1:11:11

1:11:11

An in-depth discussion with Matty Rawlinson of Heritage Gundogs and Outfitters, a dog trainer, hunting guide, and upland hunter from California, covering his extensive experience in bird hunting and dog training across challenging environments, notably South Texas. The conversation spans the importance of field trials, adaptation strategies for dog…

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How to Make Homemade Maple Syrup 10:46

2M ago10:46

10:46

The Ojibwe, the indigenous people of the Great Lakes region, tell a story of how they were starving and aninaatig (sugar maple) fed the tribe with syrup (zhiiwaagamizigan) that gushed forth from its wood. Soon, the people took the gift of sugar from the Creator for granted. They lay under aninaatig all day and just let the syrup drip into their mou…

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Ep022: The hunting family unit - Hans & Adrienne Olufs (from West Coast Archery Shop) 1:47:28

2M ago1:47:28

1:47:28

Today we’re excited to introduce two new guests to The Wild Dispatch Podcast. Hans and Adrienne Olufs began their journey as high-school sweethearts with a mutual love of wild places... they’ve since become two halves of a backwoods power-couple. Creators and owners of West Coast Archery Shop north of San Francisco, together they’ve helped build an…

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Understanding Timing in Dog Training 7:45

2M ago7:45

7:45

The instant it takes to drop your car keys from your fingertips to the floor is all the time you have to relay a message to your dog that they are a good dog or a bad dog. This is all the time you have to tag a behavior. Anything after that simply leads to confusion and resentment. When you are reward-based bird dog training using food, toys or pra…

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#266 | Exploring the World and History of Pointing Dogs with Craig Koshyk 1:37:14

2M ago1:37:14

1:37:14

This podcast episode features an in-depth discussion with Craig Koshyk, a bird hunter, lover of hunting dogs and the author of 'Pointing Dogs Volume 1 and 2'. The conversation covers the origins, evolution, and nuances of pointing dogs, shedding light on the differences between European and North American practices. Craig recounts his extensive res…

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Ep021: Tracking leopards for the president w/ Renias & Alex (The Tracker Academy) 1:59:34

3M ago1:59:34

1:59:34

The art of tracking an animal has been called one of the earliest forms of science. The first deductive thinking of our distant ancestors, in search of food. Together Alex van den Heever and Renias Mhlongo are helping to ensure these ancient techniques survive. Their books about tracking and their very own Tracker Academy continue to enhance touris…

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Chukar Partridge – A Rugged, Nonnative Upland Bird 12:01

2M ago12:01

12:01

A black slash slices over red-lined eyes, streaks down the breast, and connects at the keel as it cuts across the body of a flashy chukar partridge. Gray-blue feathers blend seamlessly into shades of dust-brown across its breast and back, but not its sides, where chukar apparently took some inspiration from zebras. Besides pheasants, chukars are ar…

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Backstage with a Trout Fishing Rock & Roll Chef 57:18

3M ago57:18

57:18

We sit down with Zack Tickler, a builder of boutique trout baits for rainbows, browns and smallmouth bass too. On tour, on location with rock bands around the U.S. and the world, he’s whipping up the great meals and catching fish on the side. Here’s how he makes it all work. We talk how to fish in town, how to run a spinner, how to set up a spinnin…

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