A young waterfowling friend recently got a German shorthair and asked me what kind of upland shotgun he should buy so he could take his dog hunting. I said, “That’s the wrong question. You’ve already ...
Choosing a hunting dog can be a daunting task. Do you want or need a flushing breed or a pointing breed? A big bold brush buster or small pocket rocket? Male or female? A dog that runs big, or a close ...
Dropping to my knees, I bent forward and flipped Yuba, my 8-year-old setter, from atop my shoulders into the roadside grasses. The unusual warmth of the sun on this 50-degree January day was oddly ...
The farmland along the narrow road on a chilly morning in early October brought back many fond memories. Some were from the homestead abutting the road, and others were from similar-looking farm ...
this time of year always reminds me of hunting dogs. since i was a child, i have had a soft spot for working dogs, specifically hunting dogs. perhaps this stems from the first time hunting in my life ...