Science & Steel Catch Up with Doves
Taken for granted by hunters outside the South for many years, shooting these little gray speedsters is both fun and challenging.
Wingshooting
Operation Sage Grouse
The National Wildlife Federation is working with Youth Job Corps in Montana to protect greater sage grouse populations. By marking miles of fence, NWF is helping to improve existing ranching infrastructure, making fence safer for sage grouse and other species that inhabit the sage-steppe grasslands of Montana. Watch the video.
A Signature Hunt
Returning to Cheyenne Ridge Signature Lodge.
Sub-Gauge Loads for Upland Birds
Hunters have the greatest choice among 20-gauge loads, from traditional lead to nontoxics that include Kent’s bismuth offerings. Fans of the 28 gauge have more choice than ever, including loads from RST and Fiocchi.
Snake Safe
Regrettably, well-known guide and trainer Web Parton is retiring. So this piece is not a recommendation of a trainer but an indication of what to look for in a snake-avoidance clinic: above all a trainer with a feel for dogs as individuals and a willingness to invest time in their education.
Reader Photos
See more reader-submitted photos and send us your best shots.
The ‘Right’ Range
There isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution to finding the "right" range. The only question is: What’s right for you?
Driven in the Old Dominion
A late-season shoot at Primland
Trip Take-Alongs
Now that you have that New Year’s Resolution in place, it’s time to start planning—and part of that means shopping for quality adventure gear.
On the Frontier
Argentina pigeons & doves with South Pioneers.
Father & Son Pheasant Hunt
Alan Epler, the general merchandise manager for Dick’s Sporting Goods, shares his thoughts on the quail and dove hunting he grew up with in South Texas, amid the backdrop of taking his own son pheasant hunting in South Dakota.
A Wingshooter’s Wish List
From replacing worn necessities to upgrading with the latest textiles or tech, wingshooters often have specific wish lists. Here are some great suggestions.