In Sleeping Weather
Dreamlike memories of hunts gone by October arrives in my corner of New England. Across the valley, a wine stain soaks the ridges first,...
West Texas Quail Outfitters
A friend once told me that driving across Texas from east to west takes forever, at which time you’ll reach Abilene . . ....
Black-Dirt Bobwhites
Mr. Jimmy is solidly and happily present, looking out over a field of prairie grass and into the promise of more birds, more points and flushes, and memories not yet made. “Let’s go,” he says.
An Ode to Idaho’s Uplands
To my mind, there is something lovely about a person who loves the place he is from. It is easy, after all, to take...
The Magic of Driven Shooting
Driven days at Scotland’s Craigsanquhar Estate To my left, in the dwindling light, my friend Andrew Pierce stood with his heels almost touching Scotland’s...
The Story of Ryglen Gundogs
Celebrating the joy of English cockers
Leigh Haskell Perkins 1927-2021
On May 7 the sporting world said goodbye to a legend.
Puppy Socialization
The early days with a puppy are fun but fragile. Proper socialization is central to developing a successful bird dog and includes exposing the pup to new environments and canine social groups.
A Case for Restoration
The restoration of a shotgun is often hard to justify. Here's the story of one such adventure.
Heritage 1865
There is an unspoken feeling of returning to the family farm that makes the experience of hunting at Heritage 1865 all the richer.
A Life Among Flushing Dogs
Through the years trainer Jerry Cacchio developed a keen eye for interpreting dogs' physical communications and for assessing the miscommunications of handlers.
The Triumph in an Empty Freezer
A fresh approach to harvested game