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Enquiring Minds

Enquiring Minds

Readers have enquiring minds, and I receive many thoughtful letters throughout the year. I always am glad to help. It’s time again for a round of exchanges that should be of general interest to shotgunners.

A Quest for Snowcock

A Quest for Snowcock

The ragged realities of Himalayan snowcock Story and Photographs by Garhart Stephenson hirty years ago I learned of the Himalayan snowcock, a large member...

Beesley Is Back

Beesley Is Back

If you wanted to know what interested British gunmakers—and their clients—during the shotgun’s golden era, you could do worse than look to Frederick Beesley.

Must-Have Gun Books

A library full of titles has educated the author about guns and gunmaking and would serve well those who thirst for knowledge on the subjects.

A Renaissance from Longthorne

A Renaissance from Longthorne

“Our Renaissance gun has intricate but delicate scroll that is indicative of the 17th Century style," says Longthorne Marketing Director Elaine Stewart.

The Training Mindset

The Training Mindset

The best time to train is when you are “in the zone,” as a dog will sense this and become a willing and contented member of the working team.

Sage Grouse Update

I have spent nearly 50 years in sage grouse country and I seldom hunt them anymore, simply because they don’t provide much challenge on the wing.