Floppy ears of your hunting dog, according to scientists, are an unintended consequence of humans selectively breeding dogs for various characteristics, which caused stem cells to malfunction for unexplained reasons. Domestication of dogs, specifically deliberate breeding of dogs for particular traits and to perform specific tasks, like hunting, has resulted in floppy ears. One of …
Hunting dogs are high-energy dogs with a very high prey drive. If you don’t find suitable ways to channel that energy, your dog will likely find other mischievous ways to burn up this excess energy. Giving your dog a toy is a great way to entertain them. Yes, hunting dogs can have toys also. Although there is …
We’ve all been there and had to deal with them at one point or another. BURRS- the bane of every gundog owner’s existence. These things can get so annoying that they can literally stop your hunt. I often had a dog working up hard only to have to pause in the field for 20 minutes to …
Iron sights were once the staple for rifle hunters and shooters alike. The first firearm sights used were iron sights, dating way back to the mid 1400’s. Even though telescopic sights slowly started to make their way into existence in the 1700’s, the iron sight continued to be the prevalent sighting method for most firearm …
Rainbow trout are one of the most stocked fish globally. This makes it an easy task to find a stocked pond or lake near you. Trout is the fifth most popular game fish in the United States, so it will come as no surprise to learn that most fishermen landed their first fish from a …
Worms have been the king of baits for decades. Whether you’re fishing for trout, salmon, catfish, bass, or numerous other species, worms have and will continue to be one of the best baits available. The problem arises with keeping them alive. With your crankbait or lure, you don’t have that worry about storage or much …
Kayak fishing has been around for a while, and only recently is it gaining traction. From a recreational sport to an active lifestyle essential for some, kayak fishing truly has its perks. Many beginners are joining in on this venture, and we see them every day asking around for the basic details. So, we’ve gathered …
If you’re a hunter that suffers from allergies but doesn’t want to miss out on the benefits of owning a hunting dog, the good news is there are 9 hypoallergenic hunting dogs that may suit your needs. Now it’s true that you can possibly train any dog to hunt, but some dogs are just bred to …
Duck hunting is one of the most popular types of hunting in North America, from the marshes of Louisiana to the Praire pothole of Canada. The methods of waterfowling are as varied as the places you can hunt ducks. However, no matter the type of ducks you’re after or your method of hunting them, a …
Hunting turkeys is by no means an easy task. You’re up against a creature with 270 degrees of vision and eyesight three times that of a human. Pair that with the nomadic nature of a turkey along with their wariness, and it seems like the odds are firmly stacked against you. We have one trick …