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Preparing Your Pup for Hunting Season

“It’s all about the training!” Rick Sasek of the Milwaukee Dog Training Club passionately declared as I sat with him over a cup of coffee discussing his favorite subject, dogs. Rick, an avid bird hunter, knows what a satisfactory hunting dog looks like and, boy, does...
Wisconsin’s State Dog, the American Water Spaniel

Wisconsin’s State Dog, the American Water Spaniel

by Laura Bauer History The American Water Spaniel was bred in the Midwest for hunting birds from boats. Wisconsin hunters needed a versatile, hearty dog that could withstand cold temperatures and would easily fit in a skiff. It is generally thought that the Irish...
Rooster!

Rooster!

At the end of a long winter I cant wait for the time when autumn’s arrived and hunting seasons are opening everywhere, one of the first images that comes to mind, for me, is that perfect upland hunting scene: the yellow field stretches out in front of you, just...
10 Tips for a Better Pheasant Farm Hunt

10 Tips for a Better Pheasant Farm Hunt

Hunting pheasants with family and friends on a crisp autumn day at one of Wisconsin’s many preserves can be an enjoyable experience. Beauty of the outdoors, exercise, great company and hopefully a wonderful pheasant dinner all create fantastic memories. As an owner of...
Working with Your Four-Legged Friends

Working with Your Four-Legged Friends

Success starts for your four-legged friend with a regimented summer. To expect a dog to step out on the prairie or marsh without an issue sets them up for failure. The best-trained dog is worked on months before the season opens. Obedience is key with your hunting...