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French spaniel

  Having problems trying to decide which sporting breed is the right one for you? Then perhaps what you really…»

Benelli Ultra-Light 28-gauge

Joe Coogan of Benelli USA introduced us to the Benelli Ultra-Light in 28 gauge at SHOT Show 2012. Calling it “the best…»

Gun dog

How well your dog travels will make a big difference in how well he hunts once you get to where…»

Black Lab in Dokken vest

It’s getting cold out there, and that means ponds, marshes and rivers are freezing over. Consider the consequences of sending…»

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If you’re having trouble trying to fill the stocking of the hunter in your family, take a second to check…»

Dog with gun

A Utah hunter’s dog went from man’s best friend to his worst enemy Sunday. According to KSL TV, Two men…»

Black lab

Problem: I trained my black Labrador retriever for hunt trials for three years. He did very well for the first…»

Black Cloud and Prairie Storm

The traditional way of making shotshell pellets has long been to melt lead and pour it into a large pan,…»

Dog with decoy

Many gun dog owners confuse the focus regarding steadying a dog, mistakenly believing that steadying is all about the flushing…»

Foxpro Wildfire

With an upgraded remote, enhanced volume and a wide variety of sounds, the latest model from Foxpro has plenty to…»

Four labs

Strictly speaking, the term “release command” is an oxymoron. A dog is either on command or has been released from…»

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Ralph Fedele told me his first choice was a whippet, not a Portuguese pointer. He’d been a bird hunter in…»

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This year’s crop of upland shotguns emphasizes lightweight and performance.

Colorado Coonhound

A coonhound from Boulder, Colo., has been dubbed the pooch with the “longest ears on a living dog” by the…»

Steady your Dog

Many retrievers have a natural instinct to break their heel or steady position once a bird is in the air…»