Upland
Labrador Retriever Breed Guide & Training Tips
The Labrador Retriever History: Originating in Eastern Canada in the province of Newfoundland, this small fishing village along the Atlantic Ocean was known as St. John. This making the first Labrador Retrievers known as St. John Dogs. They spent their days working hard at sea and then returning home to play with the children quickly […]
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Gun Shy Dog Training: How to Fix Fear of Gunshots Fast
Gun Shy Dog Training: How to Fix Fear of Gunshots Fast Q: Why is my dog afraid of gunshots?Usually due to negative exposure, loud noise too early, or lack of proper conditioning. What Is a Gun-Shy Dog? A gun-shy dog is a dog that shows fear or anxiety when hearing gunshots, often due to negative […]
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Crow Calling March Madness
Crow Calling March Madness As the upland and deer seasons fade in the rear view mirror hunters are left with the question of, “What are we going to hunt now?” Coyotes are always on the radar this time of year but if you prefer wing shooting, there is one wise and crafty adversary flying around […]
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Puppy Time: Essential Tips for a New Puppy
Puppy Time: Essential Tips for a New Puppy We are entering the time of year where those considering a new puppy begin the process of researching and looking for their next companion. This is no surprise, after all, the holidays are a time where people have time off of work, and kids are home from […]
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Late Season Goose Hunting
Late Season Goose Hunting I’ve never been overly fond of hot weather. In fact, anything over 80 degrees to me renders some level of discomfort unless I am in the water. My wife completely disagrees with this logic so that’s why we live in Iowa where we get to experience hot and cold weather to […]
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Hunting Iowa’s Common Waterfowl
Hunting Iowa’s Common Waterfowl Ive been an avid waterfowl hunter for many years and I still remember when I first found my love for the sport, one of the most fascinating aspects was the sheer diversity of species one could encounter. If my memory serves me right, there are 41 unique species of waterfowl across […]
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Strategic Rooster Hunting
Strategic Rooster Hunting If I was asked to identify my greatest weaknesses I would be able to compile an extensive list within a moment, and one item on that list would be grocery shopping. I walk into the store, forget to grab a cart and then begin wandering aimlessly down the aisles waiting for my […]
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Strategic Pheasant Hunting
Strategic Pheasant Hunting To the naked eye pheasant hunting looks really simple; grab your gun, dog, hunter orange clad clothing and hit the fields roaming in whatever direction you chose. However savvy pheasant hunting veterans know that much more can and should go into planning a pheasant drive…especially if you are limited to hunt by […]
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Exploring Iowa’s Pheasant Heritage
Exploring Iowa’s Pheasant Heritage I venture to guess that Iowa residents of Black Hawk, Grundy, Butler and Bremer counties in 1901 and 1902 had to wonder, “What is this mysterious bird that seemingly appeared on the Iowa prairie almost overnight?” It’s large chicken-like size, beautiful plumage and distinct white stripe encircling the male’s neck made […]
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Common Wing Shooting Mistakes
Common Wing Shooting Mistakes Wing Shooting is a fantastic outdoor sport that many of us grew up having the privilege to partake in. For some, myself included, pheasant hunting was what led me to love the sport of hunting, apply hunter’s safety and respect wildlife. Pheasants are definitely a popular choice for wing shooters, although […]
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