2023 Upland Gamebird Hunting Forecast

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, following my two Labs [...]

Features Hunting with an Older Retriever by E. Donnall Thomas Jr. The When-to-Go Decision by Steve Smith Peace to All Who Enter by Jake Smith Fit Is It by Tom Keer Putting the Pieces Together: [...]

No reason age should keep a good dog down. by E. Donnall Thomas Jr. Editor-at-Large Photos by Don & Lori Thomas “With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come.” —William Shakespeare, The [...]

Features Hunting Etiquette for Dogs and Handlers By E. Donnall Thomas Jr. Creek Walkin’ for Ducks By Mike Adams Three Shots to Master Before Opening Day By Tom Keer Putting the Pieces Together: [...]

Just because a gun dog can’t speak doesn’t mean he’s not saying anything. That’s why observant handlers are always watching their dogs. Sure, they are monitoring their performance of the given [...]

Features Plan B By E. Donnall Thomas Jr. Reading Your Retriever By Tom Keer Pattern Blinds By Charlie Jurney A Man Named Pink By Jake Smith Our Perfect Year By Steve Smith Departments Do It [...]

Features All Good Things By E. Donnall Thomas Jr. Field Trials & Hunt Tests Matter By Tom Keer If You Finally Get Invited… By Steve Smith Treasuring Farm Pond Waterfowl By Chris Smith [...]

Features In the Late Season By E. Donnall Thomas Jr. Senior Citizen Care By Tom Keer Trophy Hunting…for ducks? By Chris Smith So You Want to Be a Pheasant Shooter By Steve Smith Starting Swim-By [...]

After years of comparing a large group of Labrador retrievers and teasing apart their genome, researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have come up with the first genetic test that can [...]

This update to our 2022 Upland Gamebird Hunting Forecast incorporates the results of late summer upland bird population surveys. This data measures recruitment of birds into the fall population, [...]