Bird dog field trials – yet another way to enjoy the outdoors
It was interesting to watch bird dogs, professional trainers and dog owners competing at a recent field trial in Petersburg, Pa.
Dogs
Ohio DNR errs in allowing dogs to roam beaches
The official announcement curiously was carefully crafted to avoid explaining why Fido should be allowed to run free, contrary to a long-standing rule, on parks’ beaches through May 18. It simply told Ohioans to go for it.
Dogs have their days at Game Fair (videos)
With dogs at the forefront of activity, Game Fair kicked off Friday, Aug. 11. The two-weekend event will run Friday through Sunday, Aug. 13, and Friday, Aug. 18 through Sunday, Aug. 20 at the Armstrong Ranch Kennels near Anoka.
Disease carried by raccoons that can infect dogs on the rise
The disease, called canine distemper, can be spread through the air or by direct contact with urine, feces, blood or saliva.
Measure limits dog-training on Pennsylvania game lands
Action helps ensure training activities don’t chase off ringnecks released for hunters.
Alaska game board approves using dogs to hunt coyotes
Will restrict the use of dogs to hunting coyotes in the Delta Junction area.
The search for sheds: a great time in the woods
Shed antler hunting in the winter woods a good way to get the dog some exercise.
Hunting-dog group rallies against Virginia trespassing bill
Would fine owners of dogs that trespass on other people’s property
Proposal would allow Oklahoma hunters to use dogs for tracking game
Hunters may soon be able to use blood-tracking dogs to find wounded deer in Oklahoma
