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Go farther with your passion through informative how-to articles and thought-provoking discourses on the finer points of hunting dogs and the outdoor sporting lifestyle.
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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
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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
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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
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Top Dog Training Supplies for 2026
Take a peek at our top-picked training gear for hunters and dogs for 2026!
By AF Staff
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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
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The Great Canine Debate: Comparing Male and Female Dogs
Considerations When Choosing Your First Or Next Puppy
By Taylor Young, DVM
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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
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2025 Holiday Gift Guide for Hunters and Hunting Dogs
Our list of late season gear and gadgetry is sure to put a smile on the face of your hunter and hunting dog this holiday season!
By AF Staff
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Can You Hunt A Pregnant Dog?
Understanding Canine Estrous Can Help Inform Your Decisions Around Hunting Season and Your Dog’s Pregnancy
By Shawn K. Wayment, DVM
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Top Hunting Gear of 2025
Our Favorite Gear and Gadgets of the Year For You and Your Hunting Dog
By AF Staff
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When—Or If—You Should Neuter or Spay Your Dog
Several Recent Developments in Veterinary Medicine Now Challenge the Old Adage to “Snip at Six Months”
By Seth Bynum, DVM
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Why You Should Be Hunting With A Suppressor
Thinking About Adding a Silencer to Your Handgun, Shotgun, or Rifle? The Time to Do It Is Now!
By Larry Case
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The Complete Guide to Wild Game Jerky
Follow These Steps to Get the Most Out Of Your Homemade Jerky
By Adam Berkelmans
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Is Hunting With Dogs Fair Chase?
Assessing Whether Your Dog Hunts For You or For Himself Will Help You Answer the Question
By Andrew McKean
