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The whistle rang in my ears as the Vizsla wheeled on cue. No pheasant there. The lack of a bird didn’t dim her spirits, however, as the dog’s excited bounce belied. Onward she ran, down row after row of stiff sorghum stalks in pursuit of her prey.

Looking to up your upland-vest game? Check out the new Over/Under customizable, front-loading vest from Chief Upland.

Here’s the rundown on some of the best new products you won’t want to leave behind when you and your four-legged companion head afield.

The Atchafalaya River Basin is home to one of America’s largest river and wetlands systems, stretching over eight Louisiana parishes. The Basin boasts the largest contiguous block of forested wetlands in the Lower Mississippi Valley. The Cajun people migrated to Louisiana in the 1760s from present-day Nova Scotia, and many came to settle along the Atchafalaya River.

A dead gobbler almost gets the final word and provides a stark reminder to never take safety for granted.

ALPS OutdoorZ and the National Wild Turkey Federation have teamed up to bring a line of turkey-hunting gear including vest and pack systems, gun cases, blinds and furniture. One of the new items is the Super Elite 4.0 turkey-hunting vest.