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It is a typical day when I have dog owners tell me "He already knows all that" in reference to the obedience I am demonstrating to them with my dog sitting, laying down, heeling or coming when call. The next statement is usually something akin to "But I need him to stop chasing the neighbor's cat" To which I then respond "Tell him to Sit or come back to you when he starts to chase." And therein lies the problem. The dog really doesn't know "all that", at least not when there are other interests competing for his attention. Understanding...

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Best Hunting Towns in CO This year we’re forgetting all the socio-economic data and focusing on what matters most: hunting and fishing. In the next few pages, you’ll find the 35 towns in the U.S. where we would live right now, based solely on the outdoor opportunities there. Some boast bass and deer, others elk and trout or ducks and redfish. Regardless, each of these towns is an outdoors mecca in its own right, and from sea to shining sea, they offer the best hunting and fishing in America. #1 - Appleton, WI More than 170 years ago, trappers and...

Goals. We all need them. Short term, long term--and those that fall somewhere in between--keep us focused and give us something to, excuse the pun, shoot for. Our hunting season, as in life, can often times benefit from setting goals. It could be a minimum number of days in the field during the season, a minimum point or B&C score for a buck or making a perfect shot on an animal with a new weapon. While hunting with Kona I started thinking about how many different birds we could encounter on the property we were hunting. While we were primarily...

​A big thank you to all the hunters for their hard work, dedication and passion for conservation of wildlife and the wide open spaces we love. #‎HappyEarthDay!