Gundogs: Fat is Where It’s At
We’ve all been there. Opening day. The sun is shining, birds are calling and our over-eager dogs are racing through the cover, thicket to thicket, horizon to horizon, sucking air, searching for scent. They point. They flush. They fetch. They collapse. It’s not even noon and they act as if they’re on their last legs because—they are.
Study: More Fat, Lower Protein Boosts Dogs' Sense of Smell
Conventional wisdom has long dictated that performance dog food formulas—which experts recommend for active gundogs—ought to contain a high ratio of protein. But has a new study debunked this age old belief?
The ‘Crimes’ of TJ’s Father
Old-timers tell great stories about their first deer. But what if the story of your first deer is a lie?
What's Your Bird Dog's Best School Subject?
Pheasants Forever asked: "With students heading back to the classroom this week, we’re wondering what’s your bird dog’s best subject?" That got Kyle Wintersteen pondering the ways that dog training parallels grade-school subjects. Here's what he came up with.
From Field to Frontline
Think German shepherds are the only dogs fit for duty? English springer spaniels and other hunting breeds increasingly are the dogs of choice for bomb sniffing, narcotics detection and search-and-rescue operations.
Is Ice Water Deadly For Dogs?
You may have seen the email chain that went viral recently, warning dog owners that ice water—or even very cold water—is deadly to dogs when ingested. Is it true? The BullShooters had no choice but to investigate.
Training More Than a Bird Dog
Upland and waterfowl seasons are open but a fraction of the year—so, what do you do with your faithful gundog during the 9 or 10 months when you aren’t hunting? A dog bred to hunt ought to hunt, of course, but he doesn’t necessarily need to fetch birds to be happy. Kyle Wintersteen offers a few suggestions on how you can keep your favorite hunting buddy occupied in the "offseason."
Would You Buy a Colorful Shotgun?
Beretta-USA and Pheasants Forever recently brought up an interesting question: Would you buy a pink or otherwise custom-colored shotgun stock?
16 Amazing Gundog Facts That Sound Like Lies
Prepare to have your mind blown by these startlingly true gundog facts.
Champion Bird Dog Helps Heal Trainer's Heart Condition
One of the country's foremost field trial competitors has revealed to Yahoo! Music why he credits bird dogs with saving his life.
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