Stuck in a Gundog Daze
Admiring good dog work is worth missing a bird or two.
Package-Deal Puppies
Purchasing a hunting puppy is typically a joyous occasion for a family…but it should automatically come with a few additional items as a standard package. Not long after my wife Kat and I became the proud new owners of an 8-week-old Labrador retriever puppy...
How to Feed Your Dog
Feeding is not as simple as dumping food in a bowl–putting the extra care into your dog’s diet will help keep him healthier to hunt with you. SPONSORED CONTENT Feeding your dog might seem simple: Get out the bowl, fill it with food and let Rover scarf it down....
What Your Dog is Really Thinking
Because of developments in brain imaging technology, scientists are beginning to see evidence of “love” for humans within the canine brain. Dog lovers have a tendency to claim they know exactly what their dog is thinking based on certain behaviors. Even a graying...
Final Flights
The rivers were overflowing, the feeder streams were gushing and the lowland roads were washed out so I couldn’t get to my woodcock coverts. But I had an idea. The rain poured down for three straight days. It wasn’t a mist or a pitter patter on the tin roof. It was...
Final Prep for Opening Day
Hunting success usually hinges on preparation. These tips from top gun-dog trainers around the country will help you and your dog get ready for Opening Day. SPONSORED CONTENT No matter what you hunt, where you hunt or whom you hunt with, Opening Day has a special kind...
Dove-Hunting Doodle
If you’re looking for a family-loving, energetic, highly trainable pet that can also be helpful in the field, a Doodle may be right up your alley. These days, when we hear of the poodle breeds, we may imagine tall, slim, pampered pups with questionable...
What My Daughter (and My Dog) Gave Me
It started with a puppy and an adventurous little girl. Every fire needs a catalyst and for me it was that orange-and-white ball of boundless energy and a daughter with an interest. Mesa was not my first Brittany—I’d had two before, but even with dreams of days in...