Will Clay Shooting Help or Hurt Your Wild Game Hunting?
Trap, skeet, and sporting clays can sharpen your shooting skills but success on the range doesn’t always translate directly to the field.
By Brad Fitzpatrick
Hypothyroidism In Dogs
If you notice your dog has lost some of its drive and desire to hunt, the culprit may be hypothyroidism.
By Brad Fitzpatrick
How to Properly Introduce Your Hunting Dog to Gunfire
Avoid Making a Gun-Shy Dog By Creating Confidence Through a Solid Foundation
By Tom Keer
Top Dog Training Supplies for 2026
Take a peek at our top-picked training gear for hunters and dogs for 2026!
By AF Staff
How to Train a Shed Dog
Teach Your Dog to Hunt for Antler Sheds With These Simple Strategies
Story by Chad Carman
Youth Field Trial Alliance
Learn How the YFTA is Promoting the Sport of Pointing Dog Field Trials by Expanding Youth-Focused Events and Training Opportunities to Grow the Next Generation of Field Trailers Nationwide.
Story & Photos By Chris Mathan
Breaking Into Beagling
Listening to a Pack of Beagles in Hot Pursuit of a Rabbit is a Thrill Every Hunter Should Experience.
Story By Brad Fitzpatrick
How To Properly Store Wild Game Meat
Follow These Simple Steps to Ensure You’re Able to Savor the Taste of Succes
Story & Photos By Jenny Nguyen-Wheatley
The Great Canine Debate: Comparing Male and Female Dogs
Considerations When Choosing Your First Or Next Puppy
By Taylor Young, DVM
America’s Love for Pump Shotguns
Let’s Find Out Why the Slide Action Shotgun Still Has a Place in Every Hunter’s Gun Safe
By Steve Felgenhauer