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Q&A: FOX Reporter Sandra Smith on Upland Birds, Aldo Leopold, and Gun Dogs

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Q&A: FOX Reporter Sandra Smith on Upland Birds, Aldo Leopold, and Gun Dogs Q&A: FOX Reporter Sandra Smith on Upland Birds, Aldo Leopold, and Gun Dogs

By: Natalie Krebs

How to Train Your Own Squirrel Dog Like a Pro, Plus 4 Breeds to Consider

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How to Train Your Own Squirrel Dog Like a Pro, Plus 4 Breeds to Consider How to Train Your Own Squirrel Dog Like a Pro, Plus 4 Breeds to Consider

By: Brad Fitzpatrick

Keep Your Dog Hydrated

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Keep Your Dog Hydrated Keep Your Dog Hydrated

The Vanishing Legacy of Southern Rabbit Hunting

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

By: Robert DeWitt

Unleashed: The Deer Dog Culture Clash

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

By: Frank Miniter

Hunting Dog Training: Your Pup’s First Year

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Hunting Dog Training: Your Pup’s First Year Hunting Dog Training: Your Pup’s First Year

By: Scott Linden

Dog Overheating

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Dog Overheating Dog Overheating

15 Tips and Tactics for a Better-Hunting Bird Dog

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

By: Alex Robinson

5 Ways to Kill Your Hunting Dog

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5 Ways to Kill Your Hunting Dog 5 Ways to Kill Your Hunting Dog

By: Andrew McKean

Tri-Tronics Adds Features to Pro Series Collars, Lowers Price

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Tri-Tronics Adds Features to Pro Series Collars, Lowers Price Tri-Tronics Adds Features to Pro Series Collars, Lowers Price

7 Hunting Breeds That Make Great Rabbit Dogs

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

By: Tom Carpenter

How to (Not) Name Your Dog

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How to (Not) Name Your Dog How to (Not) Name Your Dog

Does Germany Produce the Best Dog Breeds?

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Does Germany Produce the Best Dog Breeds? Does Germany Produce the Best Dog Breeds?

Where Does Your State Rank in Canine Health Issues?

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Where Does Your State Rank in Canine Health Issues? Where Does Your State Rank in Canine Health Issues?

Need Some Help Finding Your Deer? Call In a Deer Tracking Dog

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Need Some Help Finding Your Deer? Call In a Deer Tracking Dog Need Some Help Finding Your Deer? Call In a Deer Tracking Dog

By: Alex Robinson

DIY Project: Cure a Gun-Shy Dog

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DIY Project: Cure a Gun-Shy Dog DIY Project: Cure a Gun-Shy Dog

8 Ways to Ruin Your Duck Hunting Dog

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

By: Tony J. Peterson

Stormr Stealth: A Neoprene Waterfowl Coat

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Stormr Stealth: A Neoprene Waterfowl Coat Stormr Stealth: A Neoprene Waterfowl Coat

Why Tracking a Wounded Deer With Your Dog Should Be Legal in All 50 States

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Why Tracking a Wounded Deer With Your Dog Should Be Legal in All 50 States Why Tracking a Wounded Deer With Your Dog Should Be Legal in All 50 States

How to Take Care of Your Hunting Dog in Subzero Weather

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How to Take Care of Your Hunting Dog in Subzero Weather How to Take Care of Your Hunting Dog in Subzero Weather

Turn Your Flushing Dog into a Turkey Hunter

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Turn Your Flushing Dog into a Turkey Hunter Turn Your Flushing Dog into a Turkey Hunter

By: Michael Pearce

Beagles, Religion, and Rabbit Hunting in the Pennsylvania Hills

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

How to Train Your Dog to Blood Track Deer

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How to Train Your Dog to Blood Track Deer How to Train Your Dog to Blood Track Deer

Preseason Conditioning: How to Get Your Hunting Dog in Shape

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Preseason Conditioning: How to Get Your Hunting Dog in Shape Preseason Conditioning: How to Get Your Hunting Dog in Shape

8 Common Wild Plants That Are Poisonous to Your Dog

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

By: Tim MacWelch

How to Hunt Ducks Without a Dog or a Boat

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

By: Tom Carpenter

Gun Dogs: The Force Fetch

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Gun Dogs: The Force Fetch Gun Dogs: The Force Fetch

Llewellin Setters: Their Own Breed?

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Llewellin Setters: Their Own Breed? Llewellin Setters: Their Own Breed?

How to Feed Your Hunting Dog

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How to Feed Your Hunting Dog How to Feed Your Hunting Dog

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

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

By: Colin Moore

Training Tips: Teach Your Dog to Follow a Scent Trail

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Training Tips: Teach Your Dog to Follow a Scent Trail Training Tips: Teach Your Dog to Follow a Scent Trail

Best Rifles for Hunting Prairie Dogs

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Best Rifles for Hunting Prairie Dogs Best Rifles for Hunting Prairie Dogs

By: Bryce Towsley

10 Gun Dog Disasters to Avoid

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

By: John Gordon

How to Choose the Right E-Collar for Your Hunting Dog

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How to Choose the Right E-Collar for Your Hunting Dog How to Choose the Right E-Collar for Your Hunting Dog

Gun Dog Health: Protect Your Hunting Dog From Grass Seed Infections

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Gun Dog Health: Protect Your Hunting Dog From Grass Seed Infections Gun Dog Health: Protect Your Hunting Dog From Grass Seed Infections

Dog Trainers are Creating ‘Super Puppies’ by Following a Program Developed by the Military

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Dog Trainers are Creating ‘Super Puppies’ by Following a Program Developed by the Military Dog Trainers are Creating ‘Super Puppies’ by Following a Program Developed by the Military

By: Brad Fitzpatrick

Is Your Dog a Democrat or Republican?

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Is Your Dog a Democrat or Republican? Is Your Dog a Democrat or Republican?

7 Top Hunting Dog Training Tips from World-Class Experts

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

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

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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

The Best Hunting Dogs for Retrieving, Pointing, Flushing or Scent

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The Best Hunting Dogs for Retrieving, Pointing, Flushing or Scent The Best Hunting Dogs for Retrieving, Pointing, Flushing or Scent

By: Colin Moore

How to Get Started Hunting Squirrels With a Dog

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

Sergey Gorshkov Photos: Dogs vs Russian Brown Bear

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Sergey Gorshkov Photos: Dogs vs Russian Brown Bear Sergey Gorshkov Photos: Dogs vs Russian Brown Bear

By: Alex Robinson

Why You Need At Least Two Hunting Dogs

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Why You Need At Least Two Hunting Dogs Why You Need At Least Two Hunting Dogs

Owning a Deer Tracking Dog: Is There a Blood Trailer in Your Future?

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Owning a Deer Tracking Dog: Is There a Blood Trailer in Your Future? Owning a Deer Tracking Dog: Is There a Blood Trailer in Your Future?

By: Craig Dougherty

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

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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

Your Retriever Will Teach You These 5 Life Lessons

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

By: Alex Robinson

Training, Conditioning and Feeding for Success

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

Competitive Performance: The Champion’s Triumvirate

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

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

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

How to Introduce a Pup to Water

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How to Introduce a Pup to Water How to Introduce a Pup to Water

Flushing On Command

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Flushing On Command Flushing On Command

By: Larry Mueller

Neoprene Vest: Your Dog’s Best Friend

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Neoprene Vest: Your Dog’s Best Friend Neoprene Vest: Your Dog’s Best Friend

Hunting with Nellie, a Retriever With Limitless Natural Instincts—and Embarrassingly Little Grace

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Hunting with Nellie, a Retriever With Limitless Natural Instincts—and Embarrassingly Little Grace Hunting with Nellie, a Retriever With Limitless Natural Instincts—and Embarrassingly Little Grace

By: Andrew McKean

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Gun Dog Profile: The Brittany Gun Dog Profile: The Brittany

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

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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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

Can You Train a Dog to Avoid Porcupines?

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Can You Train a Dog to Avoid Porcupines? Can You Train a Dog to Avoid Porcupines?

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

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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

Do You Prefer Male or Female Puppies?

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Do You Prefer Male or Female Puppies? Do You Prefer Male or Female Puppies?

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Hunting Dog Profile: The Labrador Retriever Hunting Dog Profile: The Labrador Retriever

Gun Dog Training Tips: How to Teach a Dog to Stay

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Gun Dog Training Tips: How to Teach a Dog to Stay Gun Dog Training Tips: How to Teach a Dog to Stay

Sophomore Slump Why dogs go through the “terrible twos” and what to do about it

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Sophomore Slump Why dogs go through the “terrible twos” and what to do about it Sophomore Slump Why dogs go through the “terrible twos” and what to do about it

By: Larry Mueller