The Pointing Dog Journal
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In every issue of The Pointing Dog Journal, we honor the relationship between dog and man. The premier issue launched in the beginning of 1993. THe magazine is a community for hunting and pointing dog enthusiasts, to share stories, photos, and more!
The Pointing Dog Journal
1M ago
by Dave Smith The upward trajectory of upland gamebird populations in many states may make this a magical season for bird hunters. It was on a splendid autumn day more than 20 years ago, following my two Labs across a gorgeous mosaic of cattail-lined oxbow sloughs and brushy field edges, that my friend, a novice ..read more
The Pointing Dog Journal
1M ago
This update to our 2023 Upland Gamebird Hunting Forecast incorporates the results of late summer upland bird 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 than was possible at press time for the print magazine in mid-July. The ..read more
The Pointing Dog Journal
1M ago
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 ..read more
The Pointing Dog Journal
1M ago
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 than was possible at press time for the print magazine ..read more
The Pointing Dog Journal
4M ago
Assessing and avoiding canine injuries in the field. by Jon Osborn Few situations are more frustrating, emotionally taxing, and downright expensive than injuries to hunting dogs. Depending upon the severity, these maladies can range from costly inconveniences to scenarios where the dog sits out the remainder of the season and the family finances take a ..read more
The Pointing Dog Journal
9M ago
Something Old, Something New Fans of the traditional side-by-side are an interesting group. Some are traditionalists to the point that they have both feet planted firmly in pre-World War II America. That’s when American gunmakers produced the classic guns that were the subject of the late Michael McIntosh’s book The Best Shotguns Ever Made in ..read more
The Pointing Dog Journal
9M ago
“Thank you for posting this information,” Martha commented on Facebook. “Our pointer ‘Liz’ was diagnosed with blastomycosis in the femur through a bone biopsy in 2019. She has been on medication since her diagnosis, and I am thankful to say she is doing well.” The story of Liz’s illness and the challenges of diagnosing a ..read more
The Pointing Dog Journal
9M ago
By Bob and Jody Iler Pointing dog owners love their pups and want to develop them into top notch bird dogs. They are eager to learn and try different methods of training. Sometimes, though, this can lead to problems. One of our clients arrived at our kennel with his young German shorthair, Molly. She was ..read more
The Pointing Dog Journal
9M ago
Bill Romanelli It’s unthinkable for most dog lovers, but traumatic injuries do happen. If anything, our active, bounding Labs are more at risk than their more sedate cousins – whether from a car accident, an encounter with the wrong kind of critter, or terrain that insidiously hides all manner of bone-breaking or skin-piecing hazards. Knowing ..read more
The Pointing Dog Journal
1y ago
This update to our 2023 Upland Gamebird Hunting Forecast incorporates the results of late summer upland bird 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 than was possible at press time for the print magazine in mid-July. The ..read more