The Gazette

A Gun Dog Yoga Publication

Guns, a dog bed, and a yoga mat.

The idea to create a publication, whether that be print or digital, was born in a small, dark room in my basement. Lit by a warm desk lamp and lined with coat racks of camo and shelves of ammunition, “the gun room” in my house is a space that was initially dedicated to the simple task of storing my hunting gear and firearms but it eventually grew into a personal sanctuary; complete with dog bed and yoga mat.

The Gazette is a personal journal; a place where I can compose my thoughts and ideas, save them, and share them for the purpose of both catharsis and my desire to contribute what knowledge and experiences I have accumulated and continue to accumulate. The theme to The Gazette is rather eponymous - guns, dogs, and yoga will frequently live at the center of each piece of writing. However, reader be warned, topics may span further so take a look for yourself. There just might be something that trips your trigger.

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Four Seasons with a CZ Sharp-tail

If my bird gun ever finds itself on a used gun rack, many a prospective buyer will have a wary eye. It is littered with dings, the bluing is silvered, and the stock bears the “braille'“ of a puppy's teeth. But after four seasons and thousands of shells across the West, this 28-gauge has proven that a bird gun isn't a museum piece—it’s a partner. Here is a deep dive into the soul and the specs of the CZ Sharp-tail.

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Other Publications

A collection of works outside of Gun Dog Yoga that I’ve published or been a part of.

Papaw’s Gun: The Real McCoy

A vintage bolt-action rifle with a wooden stock and metal barrel, lying on a wooden deck alongside several dead birds.

Published in December 2020 with Sage & Braker, this is a short essay about the sentimental and historical value of a humble family heirloom: my grandfather’s Sears & Roebuck Ranger 101.3 20-gauge bolt-action shotgun. It was published again with Shotgun Life Magazine in March 2021.

Lucky Draw Puts Hunter in Sublime Spot

Hunter in camouflage and orange gear posing with a rifle next to a large dead mountain lion in a rocky, dry landscape under a blue sky.

Published in the March/April 2025 print magazine, Outdoor Oklahoma, this brief article and series of photos shares the climax of an elk hunt in the Wichita Mountains.

Gear Review: Orvis Pro LT Hunting Vest

A black and orange Orvis fishing waist pack laying on a dark textured surface.

Published in February 2021 with Project Upland, this is a gear review of Orvis’s Pro LT hunting vest.

Traveling AccuFit: Rifle Fitting in Mullen, NE [Video]

I had a great opportunity to work with Savage Arms in the fall of 2020. To highlight the versatility of the AccuFit system, we took a Savage 110 rifle, chambered in .280 Ackley Improved, and travelled the country helping different shooters find their “fit” and then pursuing a variety of game. I’m featured in this particular video of the series and I help a new shooter get fitted for the rifle and find success down range.

Using a Bore Snake to Clean Your Shotgun Barrel

A hunter cleaning a shotgun with a bore snake

Published in October 2020 with Project Upland, this is a brief tutorial on how to use a bore snake to clean your shotgun barrel.

College is Pointless, and my Dog is Wagging Proof

Ian Burrow with his first dog, Harper, posing with a bobwhite quail

Originally published online with Alpine Hobos, this later appeared in print for the Spring 2020 edition of Retriever Journal magazine. Here, I offer a lighthearted critique of traditional education and societal expectations through a story about my first dog, Harper, a Labrador Retriever.

This is How I Hunt - No. 29, Ian Burrow

Silhouettes of two hunters with bows and arrows in a field during sunset, pointing at something in the distance.

Part of a larger “How I Hunt” series on the Soul Seekers blog, I respond to a set of questions and share some background on my journey as a "first-generation" hunter who didn't grow up in a hunting family.

Kansas Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Ep. 91 - Kansas Antelope Hunting [Podcast]

A person dressed in camouflage clothing walking on a grassy and rocky terrain under a cloudy sky, holding a rifle in one hand and a pair of deer antlers in the other.

As a founding member of the Kansas chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, I was invited to join an episode of their podcast where I shared my experiences pronghorn hunting in western Kansas.

Ian Burrow: The Man, The Myth, The Legend [Podcast]

Ian Burrow posing with his Pope and Young Kansas whitetail deer

I sat down with the host of the Hunt Fish Eat Podcast to share my identity as a "suburban hunter" and my mission to make the outdoors more accessible.

A wooden board with a white plate of sliced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, sliced onions, and cooked steak, along with two small bowls of crumbled cheese and creamy dressing, and two pieces of flatbread.

The Public Pursuit Kitchen

Eating wild game is a daily occurrence in my household. In fact, just about all of the protein in my house comes from a wild animal. Here is a series of recipes I shared on the Alpine Hobos website.

Gun

Here you’ll find field-tested shotgun reviews, patterning insights, and reflections on what makes a firearm more than just functional. From modern side-by-sides to the pursuit of a “bespoke” ideal, these articles explore the intersection of craftsmanship, fit, and real-world performance.

The GDY Gazette
Four Seasons with a CZ Sharp-tail
Four Seasons with a CZ Sharp-tail

If my bird gun ever finds itself on a used gun rack, many a prospective buyer will have a wary eye. It is littered with dings, the bluing is silvered, and the stock bears the “braille'“ of a puppy's teeth. But after four seasons and thousands of shells across the West, this 28-gauge has proven that a bird gun isn't a museum piece—it’s a partner. Here is a deep dive into the soul and the specs of the CZ Sharp-tail.

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Piecing Together the Ultimate Waterfowl Gun
Piecing Together the Ultimate Waterfowl Gun

My journey to modify a shotgun, and for the gun to earn the namesake Marilyn the Mallard Mauler, started with buying an after market choke tube.

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An Afternoon with a Weatherby Orion SxS
An Afternoon with a Weatherby Orion SxS

As for the rib, however, I felt myself struggling to find the bead, without a raised rib to lead my eye to it; but this may just be simply because I’ve never shot a shotgun with a swamped rib and, thus, the novelty of itself was enough to create a perceived barrier.

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Dog

Here you’ll find reflections on training, partnership, and the evolving relationship between man and dog. From early development and real-world performance to the lessons learned through injury, adversity, and time, these articles explore what it means to build a capable and trusted versatile hunting dog.

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Iron Sharpens Iron: Why NAVHDA and the Versatile Dog Community Matter
Iron Sharpens Iron: Why NAVHDA and the Versatile Dog Community Matter

We traded the friction of a real neighborhood for the convenience of a digital one, and in the process, we lost the ability to simply exist with people who aren't exactly like us. From the era of the corded kitchen landline to the "digital vacuum" of the smartphone, I found an unexpected antidote to modern isolation in a NAVHDA training field full of tall grass, fellow handlers, and chukar-filled toasters.

My One-Eyed Bird Dog: A $7,500 Lesson in Field Injuries and Rex Specs
My One-Eyed Bird Dog: A $7,500 Lesson in Field Injuries and Rex Specs

To this day, I am reminded of our decision each morning when Aldo climbs out of his kennel. I pull him into my arms, scratch behind his ears, and look deep into his one, soulful eye. What started as a routine Christmas Eve rabbit hunt evolved into a multi-year battle to save my dog's sight—and a hard-earned lesson in the reality of field injuries, the cost of specialized care, and the equipment that keeps a one-eyed dog in the game.

My 12 years with Harper: Part I
My 12 years with Harper: Part I

A recollection of moments shared with my first dog and my greatest teacher, Harper. Mined from memory, rediscovered through literature, and written as I reconcile with a decade of companionship and the reality of loss.

Yoga

Here you’ll find reflections on routine, balance, and the mindset that shapes life in and out of the field. From early mornings on the road to the principles behind the name itself, these articles explore the habits and perspectives that support the work.

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A GDY Morning Routine on the Road
A GDY Morning Routine on the Road

Now, I take my time in the morning to make sure I’m fully prepared for the day. This means taking care of myself and my dog, because we don’t just want to hunt today. We want to hunt as many days as possible.