“hunting dogs”

They say the early bird gets the worm, but the early hunter gets the bird. Lots of birds, especially out West where seasons open as early as late August.

Chrysler pulled a real coup in the light truck market after debuting the first V6 diesel in a half-ton pickup. Their 2014 Ram 1500 with V6 EcoDiesel generates 240 hp and a stump-pulling 420 lb.-ft. of torque at a low 2,000 rpm.

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.

If you haven’t the space, finances nor stamina to keep two hunting dogs—one that points, and one that flushes and retrieves—then get in line for a versatile hunting dog.

A blanket of snow and ice isn't unfamiliar terrain for many deer hunters. Running into those conditions in Florida, however? Not quite as common. Keith Wood found himself on such a hunt during this past topsy-turvy winter. Find out how at least one Floridian fared when forced to stalk whitetail in a not-often-seen winter wonderland.

Is your dog eating right for your hunt? Ron Spomer shares some insight into what you should be feeding your gun dog.