Discussing the best hunting dogs for various game is kind of like arguing whether a Chevy or Ford is better: No one ever changes camps because they’re happy with what they’ve got. Still, we’re going ...

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 ...

Grouse hunters are a notoriously opinionated bunch. Put more than two of them in the same room and sure as sunrise they’ll find something to disagree about. More likely, they’ll find lots to disagree ...

Each fall, for the past dozen years, my brothers have made the trek to Minnesota to participate in the waterfowl and pheasant season. Although there are a lot of similarities to our experiences during ...

How do you choose among so many bird dog breeds? Well, the first step is thinking about your needs. What do you hunt? How often do you hunt? Will you train the dog yourself? Will a new dog be a family ...

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, ...

One second they’re trotting through the brush, the next—they’re frozen, staring down a scent only they can smell. Pointing dogs have that wild mix of instinct and drama that makes them a favorite in ...