Hunting Dogs

News & Tips: 7 Sure-Fire Ways to Guard Your Hunting Dog From Overheating (infographic)...
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5 Ways to Keep Your Hunting Dog Safe & Happy in the Field & On the Water

Though hunting dogs and water dogs are naturally built to thrive out in the field and on the water, a few creature comforts can help to keep them happier and safer in these environments. Check Out…
News & Tips: Tips for Protecting Your Hunting Dog in Cold Weather...
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Tips for Protecting Your Hunting Dog in Cold Weather

While most breeds of hunting dogs are naturally well equipped with warm coats to protect them from the elements, that doesn’t mean that they’re completely resistant to the cold. For hunting dogs, “…
News & Tips: An Interview With Bass Pro “I Could Never Hunt Without” Winner Rick Sauer...
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An Interview With Bass Pro “I Could Never Hunt Without” Winner Rick Sauer

Rick Sauer was disappointed. The Mansfield Center, Conn., chef and outdoors enthusiast had just spent an unsuccessful morning duck hunting on the Connecticut River.  But when he turned his smartphone…
News & Tips: Grand American Celebrates Coon Hunting...
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Grand American Celebrates Coon Hunting

The Grand American Coon Hunt is the Super Bowl of coon hunting and Orangeburg, South Carolina, hosts the 49th annual weekend January 3-5. In 2014 coon dog enthusiasts will come from 17 states and…
News & Tips: Preventing Gun Shyness in Dogs
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Preventing Gun Shyness in Dogs

A band of tight flying blue-winged teal buzzed down the far shore of the small lake. I whispered to my hunting buddy to get ready. Our pair of Labrador retrievers trembled with excitement. Just as I…
News & Tips: Preseason Retriever Conditioning Tips
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Preseason Retriever Conditioning Tips

It's up to you to get your retriever into shapeBy Gary KoehlerA year ago, on opening day of the waterfowl season in Illinois, my ego was bruised when my pride-and-joy retriever became the focal point…
News & Tips: How to Keep Your Hunting Dog Fit Through the Summer...
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How to Keep Your Hunting Dog Fit Through the Summer

During summer, your hunting dog will be less active than during fall and winter. There will be no quail to point, no squirrels or raccoons to tree, no rabbits or deer to chase, no ducks or doves to…
News & Tips: SportDOG Brand TEK 1.0 Tracker & Trainer System...
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SportDOG Brand TEK 1.0 Tracker & Trainer System

The Tek 1.0 isn't bulky so even on small dogs like mine it fits well and doesn't weigh the dog down. If you are a hardcore hunter who uses hunting dogs to chase game animals or birds, you have…
News & Tips: 7 Sure-Fire Ways to Guard Your Hunting Dog From Overheating (infographic)...
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7 Sure-Fire Ways to Guard Your Hunting Dog From Overheating (infographic)

Getting the right hunting dog takes training and patience and they put in a lot of work, so make sure you help keep them safe when in hot weather. You spend a lot of time and effort getting your…