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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 [...]

By Dave Smith This update to our 2024 Upland Gamebird Hunting Forecast incorporates the results of late summer upland gamebird population surveys conducted by state fish and wildlife agencies. [...]

The upward trajectory of upland gamebird populations in many states may make this a magical season for bird hunters. by Dave Smith – Check the 2024 Email Update of the Forecast! The signs [...]

Assessing and avoiding canine injuries in the field. by Jon Osborn Few situations are more frustrating, emotionally taxing, and downright expensive than injuries to hunting dogs. Depending upon [...]