On the Hunt
The joy and excitement that you both will experience will be minuscule compared to the life you will change forever....
Some might wonder why we’d travel thousands of miles to bring home a bird that fits lightly and gently in the palm of one hand. Those folks may never fully understand the unknown—like our sincere ...
Just then, the abrupt and airy sound, trrrrrrrr, of a wary ruffed grouse left the scene straight away. “What was that?” he asked with wide-open eyes. We caught sight of the tail fan dodging alders...
All those “mediums” shouldn’t sound average or unexciting, however. “German shorthairs hunt with passion. They would never say quit,” says Carter....
The land gives back— Covey Rise enjoyed the extreme pleasure of participating in this charity hunt in Central Oregon, which is a prime example of how the land—and the wild game harvested...
Skunks can ruin an afternoon’s hunt and force both hunter and dog to seek the nearest lake or stream for cleaning. Instead of chasing some type of fowl afield, you must resort to scouring a scent so...
The vizsla’s stunning coat has been compared to burnished gold and cinnamon. It’s been called tawny, russet, firelit, sunset, and spice. Forever eye-catching, the vizsla’s coat is actually a mix...
The term “living legend” is overused but if it’s true of anyone in the bird-dog world, it’s true of Delmar Smith. Like Elvis, his first name alone is all the identification he needs. And he is...
Thirty years ago, I remember simply enjoying time afield with my dad, and it was a pleasant feeling to know that now my boy wanted to keep hunting with me too....
