The Differences Between American and European Pointing Dog Tails
Whether a pointing dog’s tail is held level or at 12 o’clock is not particularly…
The History of Sporting Clays in America
Sporting clays competitions in England were popularized in 1925. However, it took 60 years for…
The History of Dog Shows and Competitions
Although informal dog competitions have likely been around for thousands of years, written records of…
Australian Tracking Labs of the Vietnam War
During the Vietnam War, Australia trained 11 Labrador Retrievers to track and alert their handlers…
History of the Sinkbox
Explore the rich history of sinkboxes, from their construction and purpose to their use, throughout…
Hunting Ducks Over Cattle: The Trained Waterfowling Steers of Texas
Explore the fascinating tradition of waterfowl hunting over trained steers in Texas during the late…
A Brief History of European and North American Duck “Decoys”
Whether referring to physical structures or fake ducks, duck decoys have been used to hunt…
How a Bird Dog Understands Scent Cones with Bill Allen
Read the excerpt ‘Scent Cone Primer’ from The Unforgettables and Other True Fables, a collection…
The History of the John Dickson and Son Round Action Shotgun
Dive into the history of the Scottish gunmaker John Dickson and his round-action shotgun, what…
Extinction: The History of Lost Dog Breeds
Among pointing dogs, a number of breeds have already disappeared; others may follow them unless…
Battle of the Hounds: Vermont Legislature Considering Bills to Limit, Ban Bear Hunting with Dogs
A long-standing tradition is under threat in Vermont after legislators in the state’s House of…
Rise of the Over-Under Shotgun: A History Lesson
The rise of the over-under and a history lesson in fashionable shotguns Do you think…
What Is a Gun Dog? Understanding the Term and Its Origins
The history of gundogs and firearms are intertwined as the development of one fueled the…
From the Invention of Gunpowder to the First Shotgun Cartridges
The invention of gunpowder served as the catalyst to develop the firearms we use to…
How the Boxlock Shotgun Became a Standard
A look at the history behind the boxlock shotgun and the insult that conquered the…
Wild Hungarian Partridge Hunting in New York
There was a time when wild Huns were a bird of the Eastern United States…
What You Should Know About Shotgun Shells
A complete look at the facts and myths of shotgun shells Imagine it’s 1880 and…