Cory is the owner of the Loeffler Outdoor Collective: DRC Call Co., Loeffler Customs, and Loeffler Labs. He was born and raised in Northern Minnesota, where he currently lives with his family and labs, and has been a full time waterfowl call maker for the past 13 years.

THE ONE DOG YOU'LL NEVER FORGET?

MPR HRCH Boone MH! He's my boy, the first dog I trained, and the one I still hunt with almost every day of the season. The very first hunt test either of us attended I entered him in the AKC Master stake and he passed! He's taught me so much.

FAVORITE SPECIES TO HUNT WITH YOUR DOG?

I'd rather hunt big Canada geese with Boone, and ducks with Rue. Although it is fun to get all of the dogs out on a pheasant hunt together. Watching them work a field together is very impressive.

WHY'D YOU CHOOSE GUNNER?

The safety of my labs are my utmost concern, and GUNNER has the highest crash test ratings (aka safest crate) and great customer service. Plus the individuals behind the GUNNER brand and the Edmonds family are second to none!

FAVORITE HUNTING STORY WITH A DOG?

Boone's longest blind retrieve – over half a mile! – was incredible to watch. I have to say that I've been blessed to stand alongside some very impressive dogs, there are so many more memories that come to mind.

WHO'S YOUR HERO?

My grandpa, Veral. He's the one that got me hooked on the outdoors. I can't imagine the things I would have missed out on if it wasn't for his influence.

LONGEST ROAD TRIP TAKEN?

Thirteen hours up to Saskatchewan... multiple times.

IF YOU COULD BE ANY DOG BREED (BESIDES THE ONE YOU OWN), WHICH WOULD IT BE?

Really impressed with the Belgian Malinois. I really love the energy and passion that purpose-bred dogs bring to the world – it doesn't matter if its pulling a sled, tracking, bomb/drug detection, retrieving etc.

ONE SKILL PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW YOU HAVE?

I can BBQ up some mean food!
*GUNNER Note: if you follow Cory on Instagram, you'll get some good previews of this. It's pretty funny too. Don't miss out.