Do-it-yourself Duck Dog: New Puppy Do’s and Don’ts

By Ryan Eder This time of year is historically “puppy time.” It seems when the spring months come, more people contemplate bringing a new puppy home with better weather, increased daylight hours, [...]

by Tom Keer Thoughtfully designed products that solve problems always have a spot in my truck or boat. The RUX 30L Waterproof Tote Bag is one of those items, and the problem it solves is twofold. [...]

Features Kickoff Time! By E. Donnall Thomas Jr. Season in Review  By Steve Smith Caveat Emptor By Tom Keer Through the Ice!  By Richard Donnelly Flowchart Hot Spots: Handling! by Charlie Jurney [...]

Features General Practitioner By E. Donnall Thomas Jr. Dents and Dings By Tom Keer Flowchart Problem Spots: Obedience and Force-Fetch By Charlie Jurney When Do You Give Up On a Dog? By Steve [...]

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. [...]

The title of this column is a familiar malapropism believed to have been first stated by the legendary baseball player and manager, Yogi Berra, and of course it’s funny because it’s redundant. [...]

Features They Came From the North Atlantic By E. Donnall Thomas Jr. 2025 Upland Gamebird Hunting Forecast [Read article] By Dave Smith Inseason Troubleshooting By Charlie Jurney That First Season [...]

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 [...]

Getting a puppy comfortable around water. by Ryan Eder I will never forget the first time I had a Labrador puppy show apprehension and fear around water. I completely panicked. Aren’t retrievers [...]

Features Season One: Waterfowling By E. Donnall Thomas Jr. Southwestern Fun By Chad Incorvia The Bond That Binds By Steve Smith Upland Training: Part One By Charlie Jurney How One Dove Hunter [...]