Once you have hunted with a good retriever, you will want one as your own hunting dog . A duck dog lets you hunt places you couldn’t otherwise hunt—and take shots you wouldn’t otherwise take, for fear ...

Looking to welcome one of the best tracking dogs into your family? Whether you’re after a canine companion to join you on hunting expeditions (there’s a lot of crossover with the best hunting dogs) or ...

The Gun Dog Issue—Vol. 130, No. 2 of the Field & Stream Journal—is out now! To get your copy, become a member of the 1871 Club. As if I weren't already excited enough about the arrival of Fall, now I ...

Hunter Mike Alford hopes instinct will set in when he takes his year-old golden retriever, Tucker, for his first hunt in December. He's been working on getting the dog acclimated to the sound of ...

Hunting has been an integral part of human culture for millennia, not just for sustenance but also for sport. Over this time, various dog breeds have been developed and refined to assist hunters in ...

Choosing a hunting dog can be a daunting task. Do you want or need a flushing breed or a pointing breed? A big bold brush buster or small pocket rocket? Male or female? A dog that runs big, or a close ...

According to New York State Department of Environmental Conservation law, there are specific times of the year when hunters ...

Training a good dog takes patience, work, and, yeah, good gear. These are our favorite deals on training and GPS collars for the off-season and in the field, as well as some home-tracking options for ...