Make No Assumptions, Train Like You Will Hunt

By Mark Fike For years now I have been involved as an assistant to my daughter who has her own Labrador Retriever breeding business. She has been “all in” and goes above and beyond in trying to learn all the…

Gun and Dog Safety in the Boat and Blind

  By Mark Fike It’s the time of year that many of us are hoping for a good push of ducks in this last segment of the season. Therefore many of us are loading our four-legged companions into our boat…

Reset Your Mindset

By Kristy Fike Hunting and training with our dogs is something that every gun dog owner cherishes. We make memories that we will share with our kids and family as well as friends for years. Sometimes I think as owners…

First Aid Kits for Our Hunting Companions 

By Kristy Fike It is no secret that hunters take their gun dogs in the field with them while they are scouting, training, and hunting. With dove season beginning and regular hunting seasons not far behind, I thought it prudent…

A Pint-Size Hound With Lofty Credentials

By Ed Wall “Arrrg, arrrg, arrrg!” With an urgency that demanded the attention of all within hearing range, Ribeye’s frantic baying rang through the dense cutover woodlot. It was the little hound’s way of announcing, “There he goes – come…

Great American Wildlife

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