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 ...

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 ...

The Garmin TT15X is an accurate tracking and training collar with all the bells and whistles. It’s compatible with a variety of Garmin’s handheld devices (sold separately); we tested the TT15X with ...

Your bird dog works just as hard as you do—and deserves gear that can hold up in the field. Whether you’re tuning up a young pup or taking care of a seasoned veteran, these Prime Day deals offer solid ...

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 ...

“Guns up!” It’s hunting dog season. That phrase — “guns up!” — is what judges at retriever tests yell before a dog and handler come to the line because the gunners out in the field (typically sitting ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more When shopping for hunting dog owners, do you buy for the handler or the dog? We’ve found ...

Pheasant hunting is a long-standing fall tradition across North America and Europe. Hunters live for that heart-pounding moment when a pheasant bursts from the grass. But a good shot isn’t the only ...

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 ...