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THIS SITE IS IN MEMORY OF MY BELOVED FRIEND AND
HUNTING COMPANION. WE SHARED MANY ENJOYABLE
HOURS TOGETHER. NO ONE HAS EVER HAD A MORE
DEDICATED AND LOYAL FRIEND THAN BUCKSHOT WAS
TO ME.

A little About Me And Where I Lived

I was born in the fall of 1980 in northern Alabama, but grew up in Columbus, Mississippi, which is located in the northeastern part of the state on the Tombigbee River. Columbus is an old riverboat town and home of Mississippi University for Women, Decoration Day (began here), National Fox Hunting Association (organized here), Columbus Air Force Base, and many beautiful ante-bellum homes.

Some of the Things I Used To Do

          I was five weeks old when I moved to Mississippi and started hunting and fishing right
          away. After I got older, I learned how to do many things. One thing people enjoyed
          seeing me do was to go to the refrigerator and get a beer for the Boss. It took me a little
          while, but I learned how to open the door, select the proper brand, close the door and
          take the beer to the Boss. Later I learned how to play pool. Someone would select a
          ball and a pocket, and I would jump up on the table, pick up the selected ball and put
          it in the chosen pocket. In the coming weeks, I will tell you more about the things I used
          to do, and show you some of the pictures in my scrap book and tell you about some of
          my friends.

.....And People Started Coming From Everywhere
One day Coach Billy Brewer mentioned my name at a press conference after an Ole Miss football game, and the next thing you know, here comes a sportswriter from
from Memphis. I didn't care about all the attention I was getting, and had rather have been in a boat somewhere doing a little fishing with the Boss. Well, you wouldn't believe what happened after the first article appeared about me in the Commercial Appeal. People came from everywhere, and everybody wanted to shake my paw and see me do my tricks and afterwards..... give me a pat on the head and maybe a bag of chips now and then.
The Boss and I used to go duck hunting a lot, and I remember one winter when it snowed a lot. He made me sit in the snow while he took a picture of me holding a duck. My tail got so cold it almost froze to the ground.

Here Are A Few Pictures And Some of My Friends

I started duck hunting when I was little and never stopped

   Hawking on Smith Oaks Plantation with Tom Wilburn
   The Boss and I used to deer hunting a lot together
   Coach Brewer and some of his friends
   Here I am playing pool with the Boss
   One of my famous friends
   Getting a beer for the Boss
   I got so much mail I had to get my own P.O. Box
   Me and Dodie at one of my filming sessions

Benefits, Appearances, and Articles
(MANY OTHERS TO NUMEROUS TO MENTION)
PEOPLE MAGAZINE
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
GOOD MORNING AMERICA
COMMERCIAL APPEAL
ABC WORLD NEWS
LOWNDES COUNTRY FARMERS ASSOC.
MISS SCHOOL FOR RETARDED CHILDREN
WALK'N THE DOG (TUPELO)
HUMANE SOCIETY (COLUMBUS)
GREEN WINGS
HERITAGE ACADEMY
OAK HILL ACADEMY
I LOVE THE "W" BENEFIT
MISSISSIPPI MAGAZINE

Things We Can Learn From A Dog...

It is surprising what we can learn from the things around us when we open our eyes and pay attention.

Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.

Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.

When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.

When it's in your best interest, practice obedience.

Let others know when they've invaded your territory.

Take naps and stretch before rising.

Run, romp and play daily.

Eat with gusto and enthusiasm.

Be loyal.

Never pretend to be something you're not.

If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.

When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and nuzzle them gently.

Thrive on attention and let people touch you.

Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.

On hot days, drink lots of water and lay under a shady tree.

When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.

No matter how often you're scolded, don't buy into the guilt thing and pout...run right back and make friends.

Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.

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Florida sunshine, old friends and big bass
"Wanted" ... one good woman
The best way to have a super dog of your own
Today's storm warnings ... refreshes every sixty seconds
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