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 ...

Within the FCI, dog breeds are neatly packaged into groups based primarily upon the dog’s type and function. Yet nothing precludes a border collie (Group 1: Sheepdogs) from hunting upland birds or a ...

Whether you're an avid outdoors person, or just starting out in field sports, the best hunting dogs can make a day out so more enjoyable—and productive. Of course, everything is always better with a ...

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 ...

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 ...

Maybe you’re thinking about getting a dog to help find wounded deer for yourself and your crew of hunting friends and family. You might even want to learn how to train a blood tracking dog yourself.

Hunter Mike Alford hopes instinct will set in when he takes his year-old golden retriever, Tucker, for his first hunt in December. He's been working on getting the dog acclimated to the sound of ...

It’s 2 a.m., and I’m thinking that the best thing about puppies is that it’s not long before they’re dogs. That’s grouchy and uncharitable, but I want to be in bed at this hour, not waiting in the ...

Boy Howdy quivers all over with anticipation, waiting for owner and handler George Vuillemont to unleash him. Once free, the dog explodes into the tall grass, stopping for a fraction of a second here ...

Franklin County landowners are calling on county leadership to put more regulation in place during hunting season. Particularly, they want to prevent hunting dogs from coming onto their land without ...