Gun Dog Magazine is the best magazine for hunting enthusiasts who are owners of retrieving breeds. Each issue is guaranteed to be filled with useful information devoted to you, your dog and the sport of upland bird and waterfowl hunters.
I READ something that made me think long and hard the other day. It said: A month from now you can either have a month of progress, or a month of excuses why you didn’t. It was perfect timing. The holidays are here, and New Year’s resolutions are being made. This year went by fast for me. Time flies when you’re having fun? When I reflect on 2022, I see happy moments and moments of stress; unforgettable hunts and bucket list items checked off; goals conquered… and excuses made for missed goals. I’m guilty—I had things I wanted to do this year but made excuses instead. That’s why that statement hit me like a ton of bricks. Some of the things were small—like wanting to read 10 pages every night…
Dear Kali, I'm writing because I've been hunting with my husband, Richard, for 38 years—ever since 1983, when it was rare to be a “girl in the field,” and when men hunting with us made sure I broke open my 20-gauge when I went over a barbed-wire fence. Most of my hunting has been in Montana, although we also have a house in Maine where we hunt ruffed grouse. Long ago, I discovered Gun Dog and admired its clear writing, its ability to take on difficult issues without stinting (Ex. how to be ready for your dog’s getting caught in a fur-hunter’s trap, so you can safely release him). We subscribed, and I also bought an annual subscription for our hunting partner, Bob Hausmann, in Missoula. We've loved the issues.…
This is KBS NOVA RUNS WITH ORION, a 10-month-old standard poodle. We are working towards an AKC Spaniel Upland title. She is intelligent, loyal, loves her birds, and loves the retrieve. Nick Hatch Appleton, WI REIGN is a 1-year-old English springer spaniel. This was her first year living the bird dog life, and she surely found her life's obsession! It was so fun watching her grow, develop, and learn in this first year—especially the day that it all "clicked" for her! Brian E. Halchak Acme, PA MURPHY is a 3-year-old wirehaired pointing griffon. Here he is with his four quail and one rooster. Matthew Garton Woodland Park, CO PHOTO SUBMISSION GUIDELINES – Please make sure your phone or camera is set on the highest quality jpeg available. – Submit no…
SPORTDOG LOCATOR BEACON The Locator Beacon is a very simple, affordable way to keep track of dogs at night or in low light around the campfire in bird camp. The Locator Beacon provides up to 250 hours of on-time and can be set to either constant ON or FLASHING. The locator light includes a handy carabiner clip for attaching to a collar D-Ring, vest strap, belt loop, or any collar strap up to 1-inch wide. $15; sportdog.com STONE GLACIER M7 JACKET Stone Glacier understands lightweight hunting gear. Primarily catered to backcountry big game hunters, their gear is also extremely functional for the upland hunter who wants warmth in the late season without all the weight. The M7 Jacket is under 2 lbs., is fully waterproof, windproof, and includes an articulated…
WHEN IT COMES to GPS collars to keep track of our bird dogs in the uplands, there aren’t that many players in the game. Dogtra is a common household name to the upland hunting community—especially when it comes to bird dog training tools such as remote bird launchers and e-collars—but also for their GPS collars for pointing breeds and hound dogs. For over 30 years, Dogtra has produced training collars that fit the needs of bird dogs learning the ropes. Especially unique about Dogtra collars is their flexibility when it comes to stimulation level control. With 127 levels of stimulation to choose from, handlers can gradually control stim levels, enabling you to reach the exact amount of stimulation tailored to each individual dog you are training. Dogtra focused on just…
I’VE BEEN SO tempted to serve wild game for the holidays but have always been too scared to go through with it. Timing is important when cooking game—a dry turkey could be fixed with a bit of gravy, but an overcooked duck or goose is lost. While I probably won’t reach for game birds when feeding a large crowd, this recipe showed me that smaller gatherings can be made extra special when you share hunted meat. You should consider wild duck roasted pink and served alongside soft pears in a dark, syrupy red-wine sauce. Full of the aromas of cinnamon, orange and rosemary, this recipe sings the praises of the holiday season—and it’s simple to pull off. When I throw a dinner party, my biggest worry is timing and turning…
