There are moments in life when the tug of the marsh and the whistle of wings overhead outweigh every ounce of common sense. For me, one...

Boykin Spaniels are near and dear to my heart, I’ve never lived a day without a little brown dog being a part of my family. Once a not...

It was late November, and I was home for fall break from college, itching to get out and do some duck hunting. Options were scarce in...

As the golden sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow over the backyard, I watched my old dog, Cooper, shuffle across the...

In the world of bird hunting, there exists a peculiar dichotomy, a curious dance between suffering and romance, a paradox that only those...

There are plenty of dog training articles out there that help you teach your dog everything from basic obedience to running 250 yard...

I am not a breeder. Never have been. But I have thought about it. I’ve thought about the pride of having my own little brown pups running...

Gene Hill is mostly known for his outdoor stories or “yarns” as they are called. By far my favorite writer, Hill always does an amazing...

I slowly open my eyes and stare at the ceiling. Holding my breath, I wait until I hear his shallow breathing on the floor next to me....

You’ve put in the long hours; either beating the hot sun or staying out late in the cool evenings to run your drills. Perhaps you’ve...

“I have no idea what we are listening to”. I was about 12 years old and in that perfect half sleep on my way to a duck hunt with my Dad,...

I was just heading east back to Virginia from my yearly duck hunting trip with my friends when my phone buzzed. “Add a few days to that...

This article was published in the Spring 2022 issue of Hunting Dog Confidential Magazine. The article talks about why we do the things we...

"On the other hand, with grouse, the forest instantly seems full of life and endless possibilities for beauty and excitement. A ruff...

“Well hell, I’m sure I’ll recognize one when I see one right? I mean I’ve seen enough pictures and watched enough hunting shows to know...

Nimrod: a hunter, idiot, or jerk. I will let you decide on which definition is fitting. Let me begin by saying I am not a professional...