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Use Turkey Hunting as Training Ground for Elk & Backcountry Expeditions
Pies do not magically appear in the oven. That is a line I often use with new clients who have an elk tag in their pocket and believe one month of training will have them ready for the back country. We are weeks away from the first turkey season opening in Florida, but there is still time to train and for those of you who are not hitting the gym to prepare for your fall hunts out west, or chasing whitetail in the Midwest for that matter, here is how training for turkey hunting can help you ramp up to punch an elk tag this fall....read more
3 Tips For Picking Your First Coonhound | Racoon Hunting Dog Advice
Alright, so you have made your decision. You are going to run with the raccoon hunters. You got your gear and your walking legs ready. Now, you need yourself a coonhound! But where to begin?...read more
The Science of Scent: How Hounds Smell | Understanding how hunting dogs use scent to track wild game
What exactly is a dog smelling when they’re putting that nose to work? It’s theorized that it is pieces of the game animal left behind that are being detected. Skin cells that naturally fall off, hair, feces and urine, pheromones, and sweat may all play into the smell being recognized by the hound....read more
Traveling With Your Gun Dog
While we spend a lot of time planning every detail of our hunting trip, it's just as important to spend adequate time ensuring you have everything you need and have a plan in place to ensure your dog’s safety and comfort. Being ill prepared on either of these can ruin your entire trip. ...read more
3 Reasons To Raccoon Hunt | A Beginner’s Guide to Hunting Raccoons with Hounds
A beginner’s guide to hunting raccoons with hounds and 3 reasons to raccoon hunt written by Steph Lane....read more
Hunters: It’s Time to Stop Dogging the Houndsmen
Hunting with hounds is a controversial topic outside of hunting, and it’s disappointing to see hunters even tearing into these guys. Having now been around both bird dogs and hunted with houndsmen for bear, I have to say, most of the critics have no grounds for an argument. ...read more
Setting Realistic Expectations For Your Gun Dog
All gun dog owners, myself included, hope their pup will be a hunting machine from the moment they first step foot into the field for a hunt. This is rarely the case. That reality is, your gun dog's first hunt and first hunting season is a learning experience for both of you....read more
Early Season Gun Dog Care: Keeping Your Hunting Partner Safe While Hunting In The Heat
When the birds are flying, you are going through shells, your dog is flying around, and you are having a great time with your buddies, our mind can wander from the care of our dogs. Despite our excitement to chase birds and watch our dogs work, their safety needs to be top of mind at all times....read more
The Hound Hunter's Glossary | Terms You Hear From Dog Hunters Defined
Decoding the most common vocabulary used by hound hunters....read more
3 Things To Focus On To Get Your Hunting Dog Ready | Gun Dog Preseason Tuneup
The mornings are getting cooler and the days are getting shorter. That means the season, and time afield with your dog, is right around the corner. It also means that the time is running out to prepare your dog for the rigors of hunting....read more