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 ...

In this video, we'll be exploring the unknown side of bird dogs. We'll be taking a look at the history of bird dogs, their training techniques, and their incredible hunting abilities. If you're ...

HELENA, Mont. — Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks announced a bird-dog training license is required for people training bird dogs with wild birds or "birds not raised in captivity." Officials say if ...

There are more designated bird dog training areas in South Carolina than residents may realize, and a state agency has just added three more to the list. The S.C. Department of Natural Resources lists ...

The excitement of a child on Christmas morning pales in comparison to the palpable anticipation of a sporting dog during a field trial, even if it’s only for practice. The English setter, Montana’s ...

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, ...

Duck season opened Sept. 1 for Reed Carlson in Alaska. His dog’s first retrieve, a mallard, came straight to hand that morning, followed by 11 more ducks. Carlson’s retriever, Harley, performed like ...

Sam didn’t want a dog. But when he found Layla abandoned in the woods of Alabama, he got one. Head out into the fields to discover the loving and indelible bond between a Leelanau County hunter and ...