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Finding Rizzini
Journeying to Italy for an affirming factory visit I’ve been mystified and, in truth, a bit annoyed since buying my first Rizzini nearly 30...
Golden Ticket
These dogs can hunt Is there a breed more universally beloved than the golden retriever? Goldens are a moveable feast of sunshine: parting the...
The Latest
Westley Richards’ ‘Falcon’ Gun
When the early 21st Century history of opulently ornamented firearms is written, the past 12 months will undoubtedly be described as the year of...
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...
Dr. Dale Rollins Retires
Over the course of his long, award-studded career, Dr. Dale Rolllins has worn a lot of hats. But whether it’s his professor hat or...
Wingshooting
Built for Customization: How RuffLand Kennels Adapt to Every Hunt
The life of a gundog owner includes a seemingly endless set of changing activities and situations. Today might bring a quick trip to the...
Fresh for Fall
Every hunting season begins with a clean slate—an opportunity to write a new story of your time afield. You've used the off-season to get...
The Six Million Dollar Shotshell
Fifty years ago ABC debuted one of the most iconic action series in television history. The Six Million Dollar Man. Starring Lee Majors as...
A True Classic Quail Plantation Experience at Pine Hill Plantation
The jangling of the chains on the mule-drawn wagon, the clip-clopping of horses, the huntmaster’s signal of dogs on point followed shortly by whirring...
Fine Guns
Blaser F16 Sporting 12/20
Recently “the coolest gun in the shop” at Orvis Sandanona was a Blaser F16 Game 12-gauge with 30" barrels. Its shimmering gray finish, sleek...
Webley & Scott 920BC
Recently I have reviewed guns associated with brands with a storied past: Frederick Beesley, Charles Daly and now Webley & Scott. Each has been...
Fabarm Autumn Elite
It took more than a century for Italian gunmaker Fabarm to produce its first side-by-side for American hunters. In 2021 the Fabarm Autumn, a...
Beretta’s Marco Polo Gun
Rich collectors are hoovering up luxury “one off” shotguns. From the long-established Holland & Holland “Products of Excellence” to the relatively recent Krieghoff “Gun...
Dogs
How to Replenish Your Dog’s Energy
When it comes to feeding your dog, you won’t find one option that holds for all dogs across the board. Active dogs burn high...
The Double-Duty Retriever
Even if you spend most of your fall in a duck blind, chances are there will be times you’ll want to use your dog...
Tips for New Sporting Dog Owners
Soon to be the proud owner of a sporting dog? Here are 10 tried-and-true tips to help ensure a smooth start—and a strong and...
6 Ways to Help Your Bird Dog with Anxiety
There are a number of culprits that can stress out a dog, such as separation, unfamiliar visitors, a change in weather, loud noises or...