Royal Flush
Bird hunters live for the “flush rush”—that catch of breath, that endorphin sluice—triggered by “Bird up!” or the roar of wings. Odd, though, how the order of such drama changes as we grow older.
I Remember ‘Red’
Remembering an unforgetable character named “Red”
Darkest Before the Light
Some adventures just seem jinxed from the start.
Daniel Redux
A boy’s efforts to shoot his first bird on the wing
Hell’s Gates
Getting over—or under or through—those diabolic gates.
Goose Bumps
The never-ending thrill of gunning geese.
Point or Flush?
The great debate: pointing dog or flusher?
An Early Start
Pleasures of the early season on the prairie
Lost & Found
The worst thing that can happen to your dog may depend on what you fear the most.
Driven to Birds
Appreciating the art of driving game
Wild Wing North Outfitters
Dog trainer and guide Tracey Lieske has used the Northern grouse woods as summer training grounds for many years.
Meemo’s Farm
I had heard about Meemo’s: “a hunting lodge and game preserve like no other.” Really? I now have visited three times and discovered why.