Hunting Dogs(Page 2)

Training tips and stories from the field for hunting dogs and their owners.

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great white shark at water surface

Great White Shark Kills Dog During Sea Duck Hunt Great White Shark Kills Dog During Sea Duck Hunt

hunting dog ringo stolen from family

Three Women in a Minivan Stole This Bear Hound Because It Was Being “Forced” to Hunt Three Women in a Minivan Stole This Bear Hound Because It Was Being “Forced” to Hunt

leo's last hunt

A Last Hunt With Leo A Last Hunt With Leo

By Kevin Farron

goshawk with quail prey

This Hunter’s Falconry Demands Discipline, Stamina, and a Pack of Bird Dogs This Hunter’s Falconry Demands Discipline, Stamina, and a Pack of Bird Dogs

Photographs by Nick Kelley, Story by Natalie Krebs

dog licks blood from dead cape buffalo, two guns rest alongside

The Fearless Safari Dogs of South Africa The Fearless Safari Dogs of South Africa

By Tyler Sladen, as told to Natalie Krebs

texas hog hunting victims

3 Hog Hunters Die Trying to Rescue Their Dog from a Gas-Filled Cistern 3 Hog Hunters Die Trying to Rescue Their Dog from a Gas-Filled Cistern

An illustration comparing the physical differences between British and English Labs vs American Labs.

A Guide to the English Lab vs American Lab A Guide to the English Lab vs American Lab

By Natalie Krebs

A tick embedded in a dog's skin. Here's how to remove a tick from a dog.

How to Remove a Tick From a Dog How to Remove a Tick From a Dog

A pheasant flushing ahead of a yellow Lab

The Wonder Dogs: Tales of Six Incredible Hunting Dogs The Wonder Dogs: Tales of Six Incredible Hunting Dogs

six dogs die salt lake city utah

6 Retrievers Die During Field Trial Weekend in Salt Lake City 6 Retrievers Die During Field Trial Weekend in Salt Lake City

Labrador retriever colors in black, fox red, and yellow.

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Labrador Retriever Colors Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Labrador Retriever Colors

Golden Retriever vs Labrador Retriever: Which Hunting Breed Is Better?

Golden Retriever vs Labrador Retriever: Which Hunting Breed Is Better? Golden Retriever vs Labrador Retriever: Which Hunting Breed Is Better?

A pair of hog dogs leashed to the hood of a hog truck.

The Hog Dogs of Alabama The Hog Dogs of Alabama

Photographs by Tom Fowlks, Story by Alex Robinson

colorado wolves kill two dogs

Colorado Wolves Kill Working Dog, Fatally Injure Pet Dog on Back-to-Back Days Colorado Wolves Kill Working Dog, Fatally Injure Pet Dog on Back-to-Back Days

hunting deer with dogs

Are Deer Dogs Really a Problem for Deer Hunting in the South? Are Deer Dogs Really a Problem for Deer Hunting in the South?

A bloody cougar faces off with a hound dog.

My Third and Final Showdown with the Cougar Called Bloody-Foot, From the Archives My Third and Final Showdown with the Cougar Called Bloody-Foot, From the Archives

bear hounds rescued

Volunteer Firefighters Rescue a Pack of Bear Hounds from an Icy Hollow in the Appalachians Volunteer Firefighters Rescue a Pack of Bear Hounds from an Icy Hollow in the Appalachians

old magazine opener spread

The Rookie Coonhound of Boone County, from the Archives The Rookie Coonhound of Boone County, from the Archives

An older yellow Lab returning with a wild rooster.

A Lesson from the Bird Dog Who Turned Me Into a Hunter A Lesson from the Bird Dog Who Turned Me Into a Hunter

By Christine Peterson

Garmin Alpha 200i

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Garmin Alpha 200i, Tested and Reviewed Garmin Alpha 200i, Tested and Reviewed

By Scott Einsmann

Why British Labs Just Might Take Over American Bird Hunting Why British Labs Just Might Take Over American Bird Hunting

By Natalie Krebs

Hunting dog trainer Tom Dokken with his black Lab, Chase.

Tom Dokken Is the Godfather of Retriever Training in America Tom Dokken Is the Godfather of Retriever Training in America

By Natalie Krebs

Hounds treeing a black bear.

The Best Bear Hunting Dogs The Best Bear Hunting Dogs

By Brodie Swisher

duck hunting dog

The Best Duck Hunting Dogs The Best Duck Hunting Dogs

Laika's lock onto their quarry.

The Most Underrated Hunting Dog Breeds The Most Underrated Hunting Dog Breeds

By Jennifer Wapenski, Joe Genzel

Even on posted private property hunters can retrieve their hunting dog in Virginia.

Virginia Property Owners Are Suing to End a Hunter’s “Right to Retrieve” Their Dogs Virginia Property Owners Are Suing to End a Hunter’s “Right to Retrieve” Their Dogs

A lab retrieves a duck.

How to Take Good Photos of Your Dog How to Take Good Photos of Your Dog

By Bill Buckley

White and tan dog on point in tall grass.

Choir in the Pines: The Dogmen of the South Choir in the Pines: The Dogmen of the South

By Durrell Smith

Texas Game Wardens Help Rescue a Bird Dog from the Bottom of a 50-Foot Well

Texas Game Wardens Help Rescue a Bird Dog from the Bottom of a 50-Foot Well Texas Game Wardens Help Rescue a Bird Dog from the Bottom of a 50-Foot Well

Lily a working dog can smell wildlife scents.

“Working Dogs for Conservation” Is Training Rescues to Sniff Out Conservation Problems “Working Dogs for Conservation” Is Training Rescues to Sniff Out Conservation Problems

Hunting dogs and coyote snares.

Do We Need to Better Regulate Coyote Trapping in Order to Save It—and Save Our Bird Hunting Dogs? Do We Need to Better Regulate Coyote Trapping in Order to Save It—and Save Our Bird Hunting Dogs?

By Andrew McKean

Anti-hunters are trying to restrict beagle training and rabbit hunting.

Breaking: New Hampshire Votes Down Bill That Would Have Ended the Capture of Hares and Rabbits for Hunting Dog Trials Breaking: New Hampshire Votes Down Bill That Would Have Ended the Capture of Hares and Rabbits for Hunting Dog Trials

By Alan Clemons

7 Tips for Feeding Your Bird Dog During Hunting Season 7 Tips for Feeding Your Bird Dog During Hunting Season

By Scott Linden

Pope & Young Club Will Now Accept Record Animals Found by Tracking Dogs

Pope & Young Club Will Now Accept Record Animals Found by Tracking Dogs Pope & Young Club Will Now Accept Record Animals Found by Tracking Dogs

A brown and white dog wearing a tracking collar

Garmin Alpha 10 Review: A Reliable Dog Tracking and Training Handheld Garmin Alpha 10 Review: A Reliable Dog Tracking and Training Handheld

By Brad Fitzpatrick

Retriever fetching a duck.

Feeding the Sporting Dog: Three Tips to Maximize Performance Feeding the Sporting Dog: Three Tips to Maximize Performance

By Outdoor Life

Find a legit squirrel dog breeder.

The Ultimate Guide to Buying and Training a Squirrel Dog The Ultimate Guide to Buying and Training a Squirrel Dog

Nutria is an invasive animal that can be turned into dog treats.

Feed Your Dog Nutria Treats, Help Save Louisiana’s Wetlands? Feed Your Dog Nutria Treats, Help Save Louisiana’s Wetlands?

An old dog sleeps on a dog bed.

How to Kill Your Dog? How to Kill Your Dog?

Pointing Labs America’s own versatile hunting breed

Pointing Labs America’s own versatile hunting breed Pointing Labs America’s own versatile hunting breed

By Larry Mueller

Off-breed dogs have some of the same capabilities as those with champion bloodlines.

How to Turn a Rescue Dog, a Couch-Potato Lab, or an Off-Breed Pup into a Hunting Dog How to Turn a Rescue Dog, a Couch-Potato Lab, or an Off-Breed Pup into a Hunting Dog

By Jennifer Wapenski

A Laika hunting puppy walking through the woods.

Buy a Hunting Dog that Suits You (and No One Else) Buy a Hunting Dog that Suits You (and No One Else)

E-collars do not train obedience, they reinforce it.

These E-Collar Mistakes Will Kill Your Gun Dog’s Prey Drive These E-Collar Mistakes Will Kill Your Gun Dog’s Prey Drive

A hunter sits in a rocking chair, smiling, with a gun in his lap.

Granddaddy’s Gun: A Restored Family Shotgun Gets a New Life Training Fine Bird Dogs Granddaddy’s Gun: A Restored Family Shotgun Gets a New Life Training Fine Bird Dogs

By Durrell Smith

A hunter in camo and jacket holds a gun while walking through an open field. A hunting dog walks beside them.

Why I Pick the Most Energetic Puppy in a Litter of Bird Dogs Why I Pick the Most Energetic Puppy in a Litter of Bird Dogs

By Christine Cunningham

A black lab retriever peeks its head from a waterfowl hunting blind.

Your Retriever Will Teach You These 5 Life Lessons Your Retriever Will Teach You These 5 Life Lessons

By Alex Robinson

A solo hunting dog in a field of tall grass.

Training, Conditioning and Feeding for Success Training, Conditioning and Feeding for Success

A hunter wading in the water on a duck call.

Competitive Performance: The Champion’s Triumvirate Competitive Performance: The Champion’s Triumvirate

A german shorthaired pointer in an open field.

What’s in the Bag: The Evolution of Hunting Dog Food What’s in the Bag: The Evolution of Hunting Dog Food

A hunter in an orange vest walks a German shorthair pointer in the field.

8 Drills to Do Right Now to Get Your Gun Dog Ready for Fall 8 Drills to Do Right Now to Get Your Gun Dog Ready for Fall

A squirrel hunting dog with front paws on the tree.

How to Get Started Hunting Squirrels With a Dog How to Get Started Hunting Squirrels With a Dog

The Tale of Jake and Belle: A Hunting Dog Story You Haven’t Heard Before The Tale of Jake and Belle: A Hunting Dog Story You Haven’t Heard Before

By Durrell L. Smith

A man with a gun by a river while a black lab leaps into the water.

7 Top Hunting Dog Training Tips from World-Class Experts 7 Top Hunting Dog Training Tips from World-Class Experts

Golden Retriever retrieving bird from water.

10 Gun Dog Disasters to Avoid 10 Gun Dog Disasters to Avoid

Hunter with dog and dead squirrels on the back of truck.

Hunting With Dogs is the Best Way to Bag Late-Winter Squirrels Hunting With Dogs is the Best Way to Bag Late-Winter Squirrels

Are Hunting Dogs Better When Kept Indoors or Outdoors?

Are Hunting Dogs Better When Kept Indoors or Outdoors? Are Hunting Dogs Better When Kept Indoors or Outdoors?

How to Hunt Ducks Without a Dog or a Boat

How to Hunt Ducks Without a Dog or a Boat How to Hunt Ducks Without a Dog or a Boat

By Tom Carpenter

how to train your dog for duck hunting

8 Ways to Ruin Your Duck Hunting Dog 8 Ways to Ruin Your Duck Hunting Dog

By Tony J. Peterson

8 Common Wild Plants That Are Poisonous to Your Dog

8 Common Wild Plants That Are Poisonous to Your Dog 8 Common Wild Plants That Are Poisonous to Your Dog

By Tim MacWelch

pastor robert ford rabbit hunting

Beagles, Religion, and Rabbit Hunting in the Pennsylvania Hills Beagles, Religion, and Rabbit Hunting in the Pennsylvania Hills

beagle hare rabbit dog

7 Hunting Breeds That Make Great Rabbit Dogs 7 Hunting Breeds That Make Great Rabbit Dogs

By Tom Carpenter

hunting dog blood tracker

15 Tips and Tactics for a Better-Hunting Bird Dog 15 Tips and Tactics for a Better-Hunting Bird Dog

By Alex Robinson

virginia deer hunting dogs

Unleashed: The Deer Dog Culture Clash Unleashed: The Deer Dog Culture Clash

By Frank Miniter

southern rabbit hunting

The Vanishing Legacy of Southern Rabbit Hunting The Vanishing Legacy of Southern Rabbit Hunting

By Robert DeWitt