CaptionFrom Labrador retrievers to beagles to pointers, the bond between hunters and their gun dogs is strong and special. Here are some of the best photos of man's best friend.Brian GrossenbacherHunters aren’t the only ones who grieve the loss of their best friend; our dogs also experience heartbreak. In 2018, I photographed former Minnesota Vikings defensive back Keith Nord with Joey, one of his English setters, while they hunted grouse and woodcock in the North Woods. This was just a year before Nord passed away from a rare and aggressive cancer. On that outing, no one would have guessed he had a single health issue. Nord was an enthusiastic hunter, but his love of hunting paled in comparison to his love for his setters. In the difficult talks leading up to his death, one of Nord’s greatest concerns was finding good homes for each of his dogs, including Joey.
