Upland
The Standard Hunting Poodle
The Standard Hunting Poodle By Ryan Eder I’ll be honest, I never imagined being in a duck blind with a poodle. The thought of trekking through a field in pursuit of a rooster pheasant and shooting over a poodle just never occurred to me. I would venture to guess that this is true for many […]
READ MOREWhen we Steady our Upland Hunting Dogs
When we Steady our Upland Hunting Dogs By Ryan Eder Steady to Wing Pointers: For a pointer to be steady to wing (or steady to flush) this would mean that once the dog goes on point, they remain on point while the handler searches for the bird and kicks the bird up (this would also […]
READ MORETank of Gas Sportsman Getaways
Tank of Gas Sportsman Getaways By Earl Taylor The thought of a fancy vacation, complete with Disney World or a visit to the Grand Tetons is every parent’s hope; but reality sets in when the billfold is thin and time off from work is limited. Sometimes, life consumes us. You may need to break up […]
READ MOREMyth Busters: Gun Dog Edition
Myth Busters: Gun Dog Edition By Ryan Eder What I love most about training hunting dogs and sharing the field with bird dogs in particular is the history of the sport. Sure, our products and gear have improved, and training methods are always evolving, but the simple fact remains that hunters have used sporting dogs […]
READ MOREGaining Access To Private Property
READ MORESnow Geese: The Bonus Season!
Snow Geese: The Bonus Season! By Ryan Eder This season we have examined what it takes to be successful hunting Canada geese; from decoy spreads to the time of the year and everything in between on how to strategize for success in the field. Snow geese present many of the same challenges, along with additional […]
READ MOREPre-order the Iowa Sportsman Atlas Today!
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READ MORELife of a Conservation Officer with Dan Henderson – Podcast
READ MOREWinter Training Drills
Winter Training Drills By Ryan Eder Do not let the winter season be an excuse to not train your dog. Are you catching onto my theme this year? There are several things we can do with our dogs during the winter months (aside from hunting) to not only keep our dogs sharp, but continue to […]
READ MORE50 Ways To Bide Time As An Offseason Hunter
By Kent Boucher If you are like me your favorite hunting season is when you feel most alive. Calling upon skills you haven’t used for a year, clearing your schedule of nearly all other responsibilities and breaking the gaze into the digital abyss are just a few of the rare indulgences we get to enjoy […]
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