Flight of the Mallards
When late March rolls around, I typically head to South Dakota to photograph the spring migration of waterfowl as birds head north from wintering...
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Chukar Early On
The delightful chill of the late-September dawn had already faded as I readied myself for a few hours of chukar hunting. My Border collie...
Sporting Clays Gear Guide
Looking for gear to help elevate your sporting clays experience? Following is a guide to high-quality gear that will take your clay shooting to...
Things Trainers Hate
When you hire a professional hunting dog trainer, you’re investing trust in someone you expect to help make your dog the best it can...
Get-Away Gear
Sometimes wingshooters just need to get away. Whether it’s to a remote camp or to a lodge halfway around the world, the urge to...
Cold Hard Facts
If you like snow, ice and extremely cold weather, go to Alaska. If you want expert Alaskan advice on cold-weather care and optimizing performance...
A Quest for Quail
Driving southeast from Tucson, I couldn’t help but sense the spirits of the Old West. First I passed a sign for Tombstone, evoking thoughts...
What’s New for Waterfowlers
Few wingshooters need more gear than waterfowlers. In addition to rugged guns and loads, fowlers often require special clothing for wet and gnarly conditions,...
Chasing Shadows
It started years ago when I flushed a large blue-gray bird while walking a high mountain trout stream. That was my first glimpse of...
Holiday Gift Guide
Sponsored By: Shooting Sportsman Partners Need holiday gift ideas for wingshooters? Shooting Sportsman has you covered with our annual Holiday Gift Guide. Our staff...
Preventing Soft-Tissue Injuries
Is that just a little limp or hitch in the gait, or is your hard-charging bird dog about to succumb to a season-ending soft-tissue...
Gearing Up!
As each fall approaches, questions swirl around the upland season. Will there be birds? Will the dog work well? Will all the target practice...