Update: 2024 Upland Gamebird Hunting Forecast

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 The signs of autumn are upon us: The days are getting shorter, [...]

Beneath the Northern Lights By E. Donnall Thomas. Jr. Developing a Stance of Mobility By Chris Ingram 2024 Upland Gamebird Hunting Forecast By Dave Smith Troubleshooting: Steadiness By Charlie [...]

The hunting season is here. Whether rushing to your local sporting goods store with your retriever or going online, purchasing a hunting license is one of the most important first steps for [...]

Meet Our Cover Photographer RJ catches up with John Hafner, the talented photographer who captured the shot on the cover of our August/September 2024 issue. RJ: How do you approach photography? [...]

Features September By E. Donnall Thomas Jr. Cracking the Code By Chris Ingram Injured? By Jon Osborn Successful Season Checklist By Steve Smith Troubleshooting By Charlie Jurney Departments [...]

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 [...]

Hard to define, and harder to measure. by E. Donnall Thomas Jr. Editor-at-Large Lead photo by Steve Oehlenschlager Photography  The drake mallard was the third and final bird to fall from the [...]

Intangibles By E. Donnall Thomas Jr. Play with your Food By Tom Keer Working Together By Matt Toth Multiple Marks By Charlie Jurney The Problem Dog By Steve Smith Departments Training Champions [...]

Press Release   Photo by Steve Oehlenschlager. Follow Steve on Instagram here! Marking Concepts by Charlie Jurney Last issue, I introduced the marking pattern, which emphasized how a dog [...]