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Finding Rizzini
Journeying to Italy for an affirming factory visit I’ve been mystified and, in truth, a bit annoyed since buying my first Rizzini nearly 30...
Golden Ticket
These dogs can hunt Is there a breed more universally beloved than the golden retriever? Goldens are a moveable feast of sunshine: parting the...
The Latest
Take a Look at What Sets Joshua Creek Ranch Apart
What really makes a hunting lodge "high-end" instead of just nice?
Notable New Loads
Of the ammo companies that I received news releases and/or samples from through March, the following are the new loads—and some existing loads—that I...
Piotti Releases the Round
The Scottish round-action is the most elegant of guns. As a 1935 John Dickson & Son's catalog boasted: “The design is unique, having neither...
Wingshooting
Wingshooting and More at Lazy Triple Creek Ranch
An exclusive, completely private Western lodge with European-style driven shooting, walk-up upland hunting, clay shooting and blue-water fishing of the finest kind.
Spring Training
Sun’s out, guns out. Training guns, that is. Between winter’s chill and the high heat of summer, spring offers perfect dog-training conditions. Whether you’re...
Shooting Sportsman Father’s Day Gift Guide
A selection of top-notch gear and accessories that any outdoorsman would be proud to own.
Guide to Bird Guides & Outfitters
Whether you’re looking to hunt grouse in Maine, waterfowl in Saskatchewan or desert quail in Arizona, the questions are always the same: Who has...
Fine Guns
Beretta Adds 688 for New Shooters
Like so many of the Baby Boomer generation, my initiation into the wonderful world of shotgunning was with a .410. The caliber was inadequate,...
Fabarm Elos 2 Elite
Five derelict Fabarm hats hang by my back door in Vermont. I think they bear witness to my hunting exploits. My wife thinks they...
Charles Daly Triple Crown Empire Grade
In 1959 French mathematician Jean Dieudonné declared: “Down with Euclid! Death to triangles!” Fortunately the triangle endured, as evidenced by this issue’s review gun:...
Fausti Class Aphrodite
As would be expected, the growth in the number of female shooters has created a concurrent demand for guns specifically suited for women. Gunmakers...
Dogs
How to Replenish Your Dog’s Energy
When it comes to feeding your dog, you won’t find one option that holds for all dogs across the board. Active dogs burn high...
The Double-Duty Retriever
Even if you spend most of your fall in a duck blind, chances are there will be times you’ll want to use your dog...
Tips for New Sporting Dog Owners
Soon to be the proud owner of a sporting dog? Here are 10 tried-and-true tips to help ensure a smooth start—and a strong and...
6 Ways to Help Your Bird Dog with Anxiety
There are a number of culprits that can stress out a dog, such as separation, unfamiliar visitors, a change in weather, loud noises or...