This fall is lining up to provide the best hunting in decades in key states with the largest populations of several upland gamebirds. by Dave Smith I was in the best of our best river bottom [...]
Some trainers, whose end goal is a dog that stands steady to wing and shot, argue, “Why allow a dog to chase today when you’re going to have to break the dog from that habit in the future?” But [...]
by Tom Keer The entrance to the national forest looked like an ordinary suburban thoroughfare. The roadways on either side of the guard house were wide, freshly paved, and painted with lines [...]
About the videographer: Hi, my name is Jessica Hollister. My entire life I have grown up in Northern Michigan where I’ve been surrounded by the outdoors, bird dogs, hunting, fishing, snowmobiling [...]
Features Questions & Lessons By Steve Smith The Great Double Debate By Tom Keer Teaching Whoa…with Pavlov, Birds, and Fun By Mark Payton Heat Stroke Prevention By Paula Piatt Water-Loving [...]
by Tom Keer In the past century, there have been more changes in shotshells than in firearm design. Debuting in fall 2025, MIGRA Ammunition’s new Field Lite load joins an ever-expanding roster. [...]
by Ron Zickert As I write this, the watercolor Desert Flush by Eldridge Hardie hangs above my desk for inspiration. Quail hunting in the Arizona desert is one of the most spectacular bird hunting [...]
by Dave Smith This update to our 2025 Upland Gamebird Hunting Forecast incorporates the results of late summer upland gamebird population surveys conducted by state fish and wildlife agencies. [...]
Upland gamebird populations were sky-high in some regions last year, and this could be another remarkable season! by Dave Smith The first taste of fall stirs the soul of an upland bird hunter in [...]
by Jake Smith With our athletic dogs, I am always carefully observing them for any limps or gimps. Having dealt with torn cruciate ligaments, osteoarthritis, hip dysplasia, and the aches and [...]
