Bred for Brilliance
The British Labs of Blue Cypress Kennels
Wingshooting
A Test of Training
Training is everything and so is breed. Chester, a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon displays control and poise.
Bird Blades
A hunter needs a knife tailored to the tasks it will perform. Take a look at our picks for just such a tool.
Lost & Not Found
Bird hunters like stuff, and we accumulate lots of it, which is why some things can be forgotten, misplaced or, gulp, lost.
The Mythical ‘Even’ Pattern
Because gamebirds are almost always passing at angles through the shotstring, the chances of them lining up with a pattern "hole" are slim.
GPS Collars for Technophobes
I may be a technophobe and have come to GPS reluctantly, but now that I’m here, I’m never going back.
Clay-Breaking Gear
Celebrate the end of a long winter indoors by heading to the range with some of the latest clay-breaking gear.
A Rocketing Rock!
Interior Alaska is reserved for hunting ruffed and sharp-tailed grouse, but once winter arrives, the dogs and I turn to ptarmigan.
The Ultimate Practice Shooting System
You can’t become a better shooter without practice, but you can practice without the time and expense of a trip to the range.
Bettinsoli Grand Prix Deluxe Sporter
The Bettinsoli Grand Prix Deluxe has lots of competition in its less-than-$5,000 price range, but it's is an attractive gun and a good shooter.
I Can See Clearly Now
One key to making a better visual connection with the target is to use shooting glasses with the brightest/sharpest colored lenses for the conditions.
Federal Duck Stamp Winner Announced
Self-taught wildlife artist Richard Clifton captured a single lesser scaup drake that won the 2020 Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest.