Bird Hunting

Expert bird hunting tips, dog training drills, and gear reviews to help you shoot more uplands birds in the field.

Hunting
20 Things Your Bird Dog Should Never Eat or Drink
Hunting dogs will consume just about anything. Just make sure it isn’t anything on this list
By Tom KeerMay 30, 2019
The Gun Nuts
Blast From the Past: Stevens Favorite
Have you ever heard of a rook rifle? A reader shares a story of this once popular, single-shot from the late 1800s
By Phil BourjailyMay 10, 2019
The Gun Nuts
Blast From the Past: Remington 870 AP Wingmaster
A reader shares the story of a classic shotgun gifted to him from his neighborhood hunting buddy
By Phil BourjailyMay 3, 2019
The Gun Nuts
Essential Hunting Gear for Your Truck: Dog Crates and Shovels
If you’re willing to spend a lot on a cooler—you should be willing to spend even more on a crate that could save your dog’s life. And while you’re at it, invest in a strong shovel to get you out of a bad situation
By Phil BourjailyApril 24, 2019
Hunting
Tough Times: Ruffed Grouse Habitat is Declining
One of the country's most celebrated upland gamebirds is in trouble—and it's time to do something to help
By Phil BourjailyApril 8, 2019
The Gun Nuts
Blast From the Past: Parker VH
A reader shares his recently acquired vintage shotgun that he had restored. Not only does the gun look great, but it’s as deadly on birds as ever
By Phil BourjailyApril 5, 2019
The Gun Nuts
Ask Phil: What’s the Best Gauge and Shotgun Ammunition for Minimizing Meat Damage on Small Game
Our shotguns expert tackles a reader question from a new hunter and wild-game cook
By Phil BourjailyMarch 4, 2019
Hunting
11 Legendary Hunting Dogs
There are great gun dogs, then there are those whose names will forever be remembered for their historically significant achievements
By Tom KeerFebruary 21, 2019

Hunting
A Snow Goose Adventure in the Mississippi Delta
By Michael R. SheaFebruary 19, 2019
The Gun Nuts
Ask Phil: Should You Shoot Sporting Clays with Your Hunting Guns?
By Phil BourjailyFebruary 13, 2019
Conservationist
How Hunters Can Save the Conservation Reserve Program
By Hal HerringFebruary 11, 2019
Hunting
Gifts of the Wild: Great Stories of the Outdoors
By The EditorsFebruary 5, 2019
Hunting
Gifts of the Wild: Great Hunting Stories
By The EditorsFebruary 5, 2019
The Gun Nuts
Tips on How to Correct Gun-Safety Mistakes in the Field
By Phil BourjailyFebruary 5, 2019