“Tag: Ron Spomer”

Forget the knitted sweaters and red bandanas; think protection, not fashion, before saddling any hard-running field dog with garments.

A hunt in British Columbia for the world’s largest deer offers sheer challenge, adventure and the chance to put hundreds of pounds of meat in the freezer—if you can find a bull in all that wilderness.

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

When one of the best spotting scopes in the world is advertised as “new and improved”—and you saw no room for improvement in the old model—is it a scam? Field Editor Ron Spomer proves why the "new" Swarovski ATX/STX is worth the cost.

You, your friends and dogs can park the truck, lace up your boots and walk an upland hunter's dream. Just go west.

Your destination hunting adventure includes your gundog. A doggy road trip can be quite intimidating indeed. So what should you do? You’ll both have a great hunt if you use this advice to plan ahead.

In mule deer country, success begins with being prepared to take long hikes in steep country to get—and stay in—the game.

If you're thinking about getting a flushing/retrieving breed—one of those friendly, energetic springer/Labrador/golden retriever types that’ll dive into the thickest thicket to roust birds at your feet—good luck overcoming its inherent defect.