Gun Dog Magazine is the best magazine for hunting enthusiasts who are owners of retrieving breeds. Each issue is guaranteed to be filled with useful information devoted to you, your dog and the sport of upland bird and waterfowl hunters.
MENTALLY and physically, I was dragging. I had decided it was a good idea to hunt ptarmigan in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains just days after returning from backcountry Alaska where I spent eight days on a DIY caribou hunt. Why? I like torture, apparently. I came in with high hopes. My scouting a few months prior had paid off and I had found the birds. But so far, I had covered over 30 miles in four days, and no ptarmigan had been seen. My body was screaming and not happy with me. The hike to get to ptarmigan country consisted of steep, long treks to get above tree line before you could even think about hunting. My setter, Jones, was starting to feel the fatigue as well. I may have done…
My name is Missy Bettis, and I am the owner of three Bracco Italiani that are trained in the NAVHDA system, hunt on our family property, and compete in AKC dog shows. I am writing to express my concern regarding the negative statements made by Ben Brettingen about the Bracco Italiano breed in the October 2024 issue of Gun Dog magazine (The Juxtaposition of Tradition). I have always regarded your publication as a supportive platform for all breeds, and I am disappointed to see an assertion that the Bracco Italiano is not a performance breed. I believe that all breeds contribute uniquely to the hunting community and deserve to be represented fairly. I appreciate your attention to this matter and hope to see a more balanced perspective in future issues.…
TEX is a 4.5-year-old male black Labrador who enjoys hunting ducks in Utah. This is BILLIE, a 4-year-old Brittany of Dogwood Brittanys. She is an energetic companion who loves to hunt pheasant, grouse, and doves. Brian Wilk Sugar Grove, IL PIPPA is a 3-year-old GSP. She enjoys field trialing, the endless hours of training, and the annual fall trip to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Tom Davis Moosic, PA PHOTO SUBMISSION GUIDELINES – Please make sure your phone or camera is set on the highest quality jpeg available. – Submit no more than two photos and include your dog’s name, age, breed, and any additional interesting details, plus the town and state in which you live. – Submission does not guarantee publication. We reserve the right to reject images that…
SATELLITE IMAGERY By the time December rolls around, birds have been hunted often and hard. This makes them wary and smart. Their habitat has also changed as they are now seeking hard to find food and shelter from the harsh weather conditions. In the late season, you’ll want to focus on thick cover such as cattail sloughs, thick native prairies, tree belts, patches of cheat grass on the mountain, south facing slopes where snow will burn off quicker, etc. Utilize onX Hunt's satellite imagery to locate your heavy cover, marshes, and slopes before you head out the door. LINE DISTANCE A bird’s eye satellite view can be deceiving and look smaller than an area actually is. Trying to conquer a 150-yard cattail slough with just you and your dog is…
ARMAGEDDON GEAR PADDED SHOTGUN CASE Keep your shotgun protected in this heavy double waxed canvas, water buffalo leather padded case from Armageddon Gear. The shotgun case is lined with 2 lbs. density ¼ inch closed cell foam between the waxed canvas and pack cloth inside, providing extra protection while in the elements and while banging around on dirt roads in the truck. Accommodates shotgun barrel lengths from 26” to 32”. $130; armageddongear.com KUIU UPLAND FIELD VEST KUIU has taken features from their big game hunting packs and put them into their new upland vest, creating a unique design. A load bearing waist belt is available in two sizes, while a patent pending back panel stay allows you to transfer the weight of your load from your shoulders to your waist.…
THE TERRAIN our dogs run through isn t for the faint of heart. Their paws take a beating on sharp rock, ice covered snow, dense forest, and the rolling prairies covered in cacti and sand burrs just to name a few. These environments can leave your pup with sore, raw pads, sidelining them for days at a time. Conditioning before the season is always a must to help prevent running through their paws, but that can only go so far during the long season. These ointments can help keep your dogs paws healthy and improve resiliency. PAWS R PROTECTED A favorite among Gun Dog staff, this all-natural paw protector balm is from Dogs R Treed—a small company in Idaho that understands the needs of working dogs. Available in a container…
