Who doesn't like a dog that loves to retrieve? Whether we are tossing bumpers in the backyard, launching dummies in the field, or sending our dogs for a downed bird, owning a dog that relentlessly retrieves is something I suspect all bird hunters desire.
After years of effort, House Bill 1431, sponsored by Representative Mandy Steele, has officially passed both chambers of the Pennsylvania General Assembly and was signed into law this week by Governor Josh Shapiro. This legislation fully repeals the longstanding prohibition on Sunday hunting, which was one of the last vestiges of Pennsylvania's “blue laws,” designed to promote religious observance and rest by restricting certain activities on Sundays.
Congress has passed its budget reconciliation package (known also as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”), sending the bill to President Trump’s desk for signature. It’s a wide-ranging bill impacting wide swaths of the American economy—and it has some key provisions for habitat and hunters.
This week's episode of "On the Wing Podcast" previews the new season of The Flush on Outdoor Channel with show host Travis Frank.
Rain and hail events may have impacted some areas for nesting and broods.
July and August are peak training and trialing months across much of the US, and dogs can begin to overheat quickly in high temperatures. In this story, we talk to Dr. Jennell Appel about some of the best ways to keep your dog safe and healthy when it's hot.