Vic Venters on Orvis Podcast
Shooting Sportsman Senior Editor Vic Venters was Reid Bryant's guest Oct. 4 on the Orvis Hunting & Shooting Podcast. Listen below to the conversation on...
Purdey No. 208
Examining one of the oldest surviving Purveys.
The Well-Dressed Wingshooter
Here are six ensembles that range from hardcore hunting to country casual, each from purveyors of fine products that celebrate the wingshooting life.
Rarity’s the Norm in Holt’s Sale
For the sporting man who has everything . . . except an investment-grade pair of miniature sterling silver Purdey sidelocks in a presentation case for his desktop . . . the Holt’s Auctioneers June 30 sale in West London has that last need covered.
Products for Your Pooch
Hunters have come up with many products to help dogs and dog owners, including this short list that we’re excited about this season.
Making a Masterpiece
“If artists are fully appreciated only after their deaths, can the same be said of artisans? Yes, in the case of Guido Rizzini, the artisan who founded the Italian gunmaking firm F.lli Rizzini with his brother, Amelio, in 1971.”
Rio Piedra Plantation Bird Hunt
Make plans to join Shooting Sportsman for bobwhite quail wingshooting in the plantation belt at the renowned Rio Piedra Plantation, November 16-20, 2016.
Rio Quiz – March 2016 Results
Correct Answers: The dogs in the image are what breed? English setter Pointing dogs are mainly used for hunting… Upland birds The term “steadiness”...
Rio Quiz – February 2016 Results
Correct Answers: Quail, like the Gambel’s species shown, live in family units called… Coveys The long black feather atop the Gambel's quail’s head is...
The Proper Place for Obedience in Training
To understand how obedience fits into a good training program, let’s first study the three main elements of the system: socialization, obedience and fieldwork.