March/April 2008

Features

The Best of the Best
by Tom Davis
Sean Derrig’s pursuit of perfection.

Confessions of a Bird Dog Man
by Frank Jezioro
Lessons learned that were harder on the dog than on the teacher.

Decision Time
by Steve Smith
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Is She Expecting?
by James Keldsen
She’s just returned from the stud… no what?
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Reflections from a Journal
A Photo Essay
Looking back over the year.

Federal Woodcock Stamp: The Time Is Now
by Dennis LeBare
Getting your thoughts on a new source of funds for woodcock habitat.

Departments

Favorite Covers
by Bob Bertram

The Gun Room
by Larry Brown
Bits and pieces.

Gun Dog Forum
by Larry Brown
More successful retrieves, fewer lost birds.

The Versatile Hunting Dog
by Chuck Johnson
Training tips from Blue Collar Kennels.

Trainin’ Dogs with Rick Smith
by Rick Smith and Sharon Potter
When to take the next step in training.

Western Wings
by Ben O. Williams
Something I’ve learned.

Eastern Encounters
by Tom Huggler
Taillights fading down the driveway…
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The Vet’s Office
by Dr. Ben J. Characters
Why genetics are important.

Et Al.

Training Tip
by George Hickox

Subscriber Photos

Subscriber Forum

The Way It Ought to Be
by Spaulding Hoffhacker