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A Shotgunner’s Nirvana on the East Coast
SPONSORED CONTENT: BRAYS ISLAND PLANTATION What shotgunner doesn’t dream of having a personal sporting clays course in his or her backyard? To walk out...
Guide to Bird Guides & Outfitters
Whether you’re looking to hunt grouse in Maine, waterfowl in Saskatchewan or desert quail in Arizona, the questions are always the same: Who has...
The Latest
This Old Ithaca
Embodying a history of family, friendships and choices This began as a drawn-out conversation about refurbishing an heirloom shotgun, and then it swerved sideways...
Getting Schooled in Shotgunning
Lessons from the OSP Shooting School at Milford Hills My shooting, whether in the field or on the clays course, easily could be summed...
Smashing-Good Gear
For the shotgunner, there are few things as satisfying as smashing a clay target. Figuring out the lead, speed and perfect break point, and...
Wingshooting
Rubber Match
Waterproof walking boots I’ll confess that I have PTSD when it comes to rubber boots. Some of the worst blisters I’ve suffered have been...
Can You Hear Me Now? The Three Ts of Canine Communication
Mike Stewart, the founder of Wildrose Kennels, which specializes in breeding and training Labrador retrievers, says that one of the secrets of dog training...
Tricked Out for Travel
"Travel” means different things to different people. For some it involves trekking around the globe via planes, trains and automobiles. For others it’s simply...
Frequently Asked Questions About Milford Hills Hunt Club
Wisconsin is a great place for wingshooting, and Shooting Sportsman Endorsed Lodge Milford Hills Hunt Club has earned the reputation for being one of...
Fine Guns
Longthorne Vanguard Model 3002
I admire English shotguns for their pedigree of technical innovation, storied history, artistry and ethereal handling qualities. I extol their virtues often. The Longthorne...
Remington 870 Fieldmaster
If you’re a hunter, there’s a good chance that a Remington 870 is resting in your gun closet. Since 1950 more than 11 million...
Cosmi Steel Deluxe
I saw my first Cosmi in 2018, and I was smitten. More recently a client brought one in for show-and-tell. He offered: “I’m not...
Sauer SL5 Select Wood
1. Our test gun had a 28", stepped-rib barrel, although 26" and 30" tubes are available. The black-matte-finish barrel is chrome-lined, and a red...
Dogs
Overcoming In-Season Obstacles with Your Bird Dog
SPONSORED CONTENT: EUKANUBA Between dangers in the field and training-related issues while hunting, how do you handle and prepare for obstacles that may arise...
The Role of Antioxidants in a Dog’s Post-Hunt Recovery
SPONSORED CONTENT: EUKANUBA Even the most conditioned dogs get tired, but what you choose to feed your dog can have a positive impact on...
Progressive Conditioning for Sporting Dogs
SPONSORED CONTENT: EUKANUBA There’s only one way to get your gundog ready for hunting season, and that’s to condition when it’s hot. Conditioning is...
Breaking, Bad
Breaking is the opposite of steadiness, and one of the most irritating behaviors retriever owners typically deal with.