Staff photos by Jim Evans
NOT BIRD FISHING: Al Smith steadies a live bird before working with hunting dogs during a demonstration by the Sebasticook Chapter of the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association Saturday at the Pine Tree State Sportsman and Gun Show in Wilton. The show continues Sunday, March 23, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

As the bird is flushed, Rick Thompson's puppy breaks during the demonstration led by Peter Wade. The dog is supposed to stay still. Al Smith controls the live bird.

Gage goes on point as both dog and bird freeze.

Dog Greta shows calmness around game when a live bird is placed on top of her.

LOOK AT THIS: Darin Douin, a shark teeth fan, makes a point with his dad, Joe, of New Sharon, as they look at animal teeth and bone creations at the Pine Tree State Sportsman and Gun Show in Wilton.

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