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Ode to the Husky, Champion of the Great White North

In the Land of the Midnight Sun: “Our friend, the husky, has not been forgotten.” Words spoken almost a century ago, from one of the many who traveled hundreds of miles to brave the Far North of the Yukon Klondike during the height of its gold rush heyday from 1897 to 1898.

3 Min

man wearing a US forest service attire standing next to a black and white dog perched on a high stump

Profiles

Karelian Bear Dogs: Hunter Turned Protector

A better way to mitigate non-lethal interactions between humans and bears: an ancient breed of hunting dogs, Karelian’s have been used by Finnish hunters for centuries to hunt large animals such as bears and elk

5 Min

black and white portrait of a black lab sitting

Profiles

DOGS WITH JOBS: Labrador Retrievers

Blessed with a perpetual grin and soft floppy ears, Labrador Retrievers have been the most popular breed of dogs in America since 1991. A virtual Swiss Army knife of a dog, this sporting breed can do almost anything.

3 Min

Profiles

Honoring Your Call: Durrell Smith

Durrell Smith—artist, teacher, hunter, dog trainer, creator of Minority Outdoor Alliance, and founder of Gun Dog Notebook. His path in life and honoring his true calling. We caught up with him on our journey to the Southeast to learn more about his path of honoring his true passions, navigating his way through life, and pursuing what means the most to him.

5 Min

Field Notes

Beginner’s Guide to Upland Hunting in Washington

Upland bird hunting is wonderful way to get some great exercise and interact with the outdoors at a high level. A common picture that comes to our minds about bird hunting is sitting in a duck blind with a thermos of coffee and a propane heater while waiting for birds to come to you. While duck hunting from a blind is a popular activity and can be very fun, it is much different than upland bird hunting.

10 Min