2023 Upland Gamebird Hunting Forecast
by Dave Smith The upward trajectory of upland gamebird populations in many states may make this a magical season for bird hunters. It was on a splendid autumn day more than 20 years ago, [...]
Western Wings: California Quail in the Golden State
Editor’s Note: This article was published in the January/February 2022 issue of The Pointing Dog Journal, but under the incorrect byline of Don Thomas. Chasing California quail in California was [...]
Keep ’Em Safe: Cliffs, Cougars, and Coyotes
The three Cs of chukar country. By eight years old, Jake had pointed and retrieved about three lifetimes worth of chukars, the beneficiary of boom years and lots of time engaged in the pursuit. [...]
Choosing the Right Pheasant Lodge
by Steve Smith You may have noticed over the years that we don’t run a lot of articles in this magazine about lodges, pay-to-play spots that other magazines focus on. We do now and then, maybe [...]
West Nile Virus’s Effects on Grouse and Woodcock in the Lake States
By Steve Smith Question: What’s black and yellow. Goes, “Bang!” and you sleep on it? Answer: A school bus, a firecracker, and a bed. When something bad happens, the chances are that there is [...]