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I CRESTED a rise deep in the Idaho backcountry and saw a flash of white through the sage brush. Jones stood tall, his tail straight and unwavering. I walked forward and readied my gun before a covey of Huns burst from the sage just out of range, and glided to safety deep into the canyon below. I looked for my buddies drahthaar, thinking Jones was surely honoring his find. The draht was far off in the distance, hot on the scent of another covey. I then realized that my young setter had found and pointed that covey all by himself. This moment was over a year in the making. A lot of sweat and stress went into building this bird dog and prepping him for this point. I had waited…
"They’ll twist and turn in fields and coverts, and they’ll swim into strong currents in near freezing water. Those aggressive workloads are normal for us and our dogs—but our dogs are different. Their nutritional needs are unique and quite the opposite of an ordinary house dog. Starting a puppy’s health off on the right foot is key, and knowing what is in your puppy’s food can make a difference." From the feature story “Gun Dog Puppy Diet”…
I read the article about bird dogs being pets (“Point” department, Winter 2021). I have a question: I have a 19-month-old GHP [sic] who has gotten her JH title. We live in town. She lives in the house, but I let her chase the squirrels out of the backyard and when we go to the ballparks, she chases the seagulls and crows. Should I stop her from doing this? When we go pheasant hunting at the release sites in Western Washington she does a good job of pointing a bird if it holds. But she runs after them when they fly. She does bring them back to me if I hit them. It’s just her and me out there hunting, so I’m not sure how to stop her from taking…
PURINA PRO PLAN PUPPY SPORT DEVELOPMENT 30/20 This chicken and rice dry puppy food is designed to provide fine-tuned nutrition for healthy development and age-appropriate strength and endurance in your young, athletic sporting pup. The formula provides calcium, phosphorus, and essential vitamins for healthy bone growth, and glucosamine to support joints and cartilage. Chicken gives your puppy high-quality protein to build lean muscles, while antioxidants in the food help support your pup’s developing immune system. $19–$62; purina.com TUFFLEX STANDARD COLLAR Your pup needs its first classic collar with a brass nameplate, and the TufFlex Standard Collar is affordable, yet durable. Made from a soft, textured PVC reinforced with nylon webbing, the collar is waterproof and virtually indestructible. Rust resistant, nickel-plated hardware includes a square buckle and dee. A free, customizable…
GUNNER G1 KENNEL The G1 Kennel from GUNNER is double wall rotomolded for twice the impact protection. It has been tested to withstand a 630-lbs. sled dropped from over eight feet, a 200-foot cliff drop, 4,000 lbs. of force, a 12-gauge shotgun, and much more. Yes, GUNNER’s G1 is a virtually bombproof kennel that is 5-star crash test rated and proudly made in the USA. What is the price of peace of mind? From $499; gunner.com LUCKY DUCK KENNEL This lightweight, ultra-safe kennel from Lucky Duck is 5-star crash test rated and comes with a patented one-piece rotomolded design. It has been tested to withstand 4,000 lbs. of force, is well ventilated and is very easy to clean with drain channels and holes strategically placed. The locking paddle latch will…
WHEN I TRY new wild game, I typically season it with only salt and pepper. This gives me a chance to taste its flavor and texture without too much seasoning and sauces to get in the way; it’s hard to tell how best to cook something new if you come in guns ablazing and blind. Just lightly season a small piece of meat, brown it in a pan and then try it. Is it strong tasting or mild? Is it tender or tough? I use this first impression as a jumping-off point to develop different recipes down the line. Furthermore, this practice also allows me to confirm or dispel what other hunters might’ve told me about the flavor of particular game in the past. Despite all the complaints I’ve heard…
