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 ...

A well-trained dog is a safe and happy dog. That’s why we tested the best dog training collars and the best GPS dog collars. Several of our top picks are on sale for deep discounts during Prime Day on ...

The other day, raindrops dimpled already wet grass as I walked into a field with four Labradors. This was in the middle of summer, and there were months to spare before autumn, when ducks fly and ...

Once you own your first bird dog, bird hunting is never the same. It becomes deeper, richer, and more fully engaging. If you had to decide between bringing your dog and bringing your gun on a hunt, ...

October of 1999 found my lab pup, Mercury, and I hidden on a small southern Minnesota slough awaiting the noon waterfowl opener. It was a blazing hot day, the temps hovering in the mid-80s under clear ...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites people interested in fishing, wildlife and outdoor skills to tune in to upcoming webinars that will discuss training a hunting puppy and ...

One of the coolest things about German Shorthaired Pointers is their biggest flex: the pointing! Though it's an inherited trait the breed is known for and what makes them the best hunter's companion, ...

As an owner and breeder of a rare hunting dog breed, the Deutsch Langhaar, I get plenty of questions from fellow bird hunters who have never heard of, nor seen, the gun dogs I follow behind each fall ...

Winter can sometimes feel about as far removed from hunting seasons as any time of year. The warmth of spring and summer invites dog work, but a commitment to working your dog in the winter can ...