All those “mediums” shouldn’t sound average or unexciting, however. “German shorthairs hunt with passion. They would never say quit,” says Carter.Read more

Skunks can ruin an afternoon’s hunt and force both hunter and dog to seek the nearest lake or stream for cleaning. Instead of chasing some type of fowl afield, you must resort to scouring a scent so foul that it is almost impossible to describe with these words.Read more

I grew up hunting. My dad gave me a sporting gun when I was 12, and I bought my first shotgun when I was 15. Still, I’ve learned most of what I know about gun dogs, shotguns, and hunting from other people. I’m blessed to know a handful of patient, knowledgeable friends who take the time to answer my questions and show me what’s first rate and what’s not.Read more