Training Tips
Here's how we make the most of each hunt
Holding your Children’s Attention When They Are Young
by Tom Keer
When my daughter and son were younger, they both wanted to be firefighters. That passion came about after our local Fire Chief Joe and his crew visited their school. The demonstration included an inspection of the fire engine, the helmets, the axes and pike poles, and the siren. I thought...
Working with Different Dogs
by Tom Keer
I’m a setter man. I’ve owned Irish setters and English setters, and some day I’ll probably own a Gordon setter. I like the way they hunt with their heads held high, their energy, and their biddable natures. Setters like people, and even better than that they like having a job...
5 Ways to Improve Hunting Photos
by Tom Keer
Let me be honest: I am not a professional photographer. Over the years I’ve been fortunate to capture some good images, but it’s been luck of the draw. As a writer I’ve been blessed to work with a lot of excellent photographers and they have kindly offered me some constructive...
Handing Over the Reins...or Check Cords
by Tom Keer
Time marches on, we all know that. A new generation taking the reins is exciting and terrifying, all at the same time. There is a bittersweet aspect to handing over the reins, the transmitters, and the check cords. The bitter part is that it means we're getting older. The...
Improve Your Dog's Work by Hunting a Different Species
by Tom Keer
If I were to look back on my bird hunting life, the overwhelming majority of my days in the field were spent pursuing Ruffed grouse and woodcock. The focus of my attention has been in New England and Canada, and if I were to drill down even more, New Hampshire...
