Pointing Dog Journal

01/20/2025

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01/16/2025

One of the most important commands your pointing dog learns is Come. This is the command that can save his life, teach him to reliably retrieve a bird to hand, and help him to form that crucial bond with you as his hunting partner and lifetime companion.

One of the most important commands your pointing dog learns is Come. This is the command that can save his life, teach him to reliably retrieve a bird to hand, and help him to form that crucial bond with you as his hunting partner and lifetime companion.

01/01/2025

Here's to a fulfilling, productive, and memorable 2025!

12/30/2024

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12/25/2024

We wish you and all those you love a beautiful holiday!

12/18/2024

Merry Christmas, all! Wanted to share this heading into the winter; it also appears in the Jan/Feb issue, mailing soon! From our friends at Orvis.

by Jake Smith With our athletic dogs, I am always carefully observing them for any limps or gimps. Having dealt with torn cruciate ligaments, osteoarthritis, hip dysplasia, and the aches and pains of aging, I’m mindful of doing what I can to help minimize their discomfort. And since they sleep abo...

12/10/2024

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12/06/2024

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11/20/2024

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11/06/2024

What can you expect in the November/December 2024 issue? The full table of contents is always posted online!

Ringneck Challenge, Ringneck Rewards by E. Donnall Thomas Jr. Random Dog Thoughts by Steve Smith Pointing Dog Dreamin’ by Christopher Smith Season Finale by Jeff Kershner Day Thirty-Six by George Bird Evans Here’s to Tailgating by Jake Smith Departments Favorite Covers Max by Christopher Smith T...

10/25/2024

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10/21/2024

The promise of a grand autumn is now etched in the quantitative data of the state fish and wildlife agencies that conduct late summer roadside or brood surveys for upland gamebirds – and the results are jaw-dropping in some states! Load up the bird dogs.

By Dave Smith This update to our 2024 Upland Gamebird Hunting Forecast incorporates the results of late summer upland gamebird population surveys conducted by state fish and wildlife agencies. This data measures recruitment of birds into the fall population, providing a more finely tuned forecast th...

10/11/2024

Artist Christopher Smith does it again with his painting of "Max" for the cover of our November/December 2024 issue.

09/13/2024

This is shaping up to be an upland gamebird year for the ages in many states. The forecast was in our September/October 2024 issue, but it is also available online here:

The upward trajectory of upland gamebird populations in many states may make this a magical season for bird hunters. by Dave Smith The signs of autumn are upon us: The days are getting shorter, the strokes of summer light are softening, and, for those of us in the West, smoke is in the air. After [....

08/19/2024

The artwork of Brett James Smith captures perfectly the autumn hunt in our September/October 2024 cover.

08/15/2024

"In the boundless joy of a dog, we find the antidote to life's stresses and sorrows."

08/13/2024

Here’s the hard truth: No matter how much time and effort we invest into care for our canine companions, our “expertise” seldom rises to the level of a professional veterinarian. However, we can learn how to evaluate health situations so that we can get our hunting dogs the appropriate treatment at the appropriate time. Continue reading:

Assessing and avoiding canine injuries in the field.

07/17/2024

Have you read the July/August 2024 issue yet? Here's the table of contents to give you an idea of what to expect!

Successful Season Checklist By Steve Smith GEMS Turns 10 By Terry DeDoes Anti-Aging By Paula Piatt Injured? By Jon Osborn Developing a Stance of Mobility By Chris Ingram Departments Favorite Covers The Unretrievable By Tom Goldsmith Problem-Solving Bird Dogs Multiple birds. By Craig Doherty Eastern....