2025 Upland Gamebird Hunting Forecast

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 [...]

by Charlie Jurney Photo Credit: Matt Toth Photo The majority of training up until this time has focused on a dog trusting us more than his own instincts. Now it is time to allow those instincts [...]

by Tom Keer Lead photo courtesy of Eukanuba Sporting Dog Not all people love dogs, but everyone loves puppies. Puppies represent the future, and with that they bring hope. Some might win a [...]

Features Season One: Upland By E. Donnall Thomas Jr. Ringneck Revolution By Chris Smith Clean Up on Aisle 6 By Charlie Jurney A Chessie in the Last Frontier By Isaac Martin Grouse Hunting with a [...]

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 [...]