Retriever Journal

Is there anything cooler than seeing your sporting dog in action? Our June/July 2026 cover is by Steve Oehlenschlager.

What is there to enjoy in the April/May 2026 issue?

More Opening Days
By E. Donnall Thomas Jr.

The Great Double Debate
By Tom Keer

What I’ve Learned About Pheasant Hunting
By Steve Smith

Flowchart Hot Spots: Pattern Blinds
By Charlie Jurney

Heat Stroke Prevention
By Paula Piatt

Plus, all our amazing columnists. Visit https://retrieverjournal.com/april-may-2026/.

April May 2026 - Retriever Journal Features More Opening Days By E. Donnall Thomas Jr. The Great Double Debate By Tom Keer What I’ve Learned About Pheasant Hunting By Steve Smith Flowchart Hot Spots: Pattern Blinds By Charlie Jurney Heat Stroke Prevention By Paula Piatt Departments Training Champions Two setups in one. By Danny Far...

This nice-looking pup is ready to be molded into a great hunting dog. Have you read your April/May 2026 issue?

Hey folks, share your current training photos and we might be able to get a few into the June/July issue's Subscriber Photos section! Please note: We can't copy images from the comment section; to be considered for inclusion in the magazine, send a high res photo to [email protected] and be sure to include a one or two sentence caption!

The biological needs of ducks change as the seasons progress. Here's how to adapt your hunting strategies to match these shifts in the birds' behavior

Think Like a Duck | Ducks Unlimited Adapt your hunting strategies to match shifts in the duck's behavior

“There is nothing truer in this world than the love of a good dog” – Mira Grant

2026 calendars are still available, but only if you place an order by March 9th. Visit https://secure.villagepress.com/store/items/list/group/114 to check out all the options.

Puppies represent the future, and with that they bring hope. Some might win a National Championship or climb to the top of the hunt test ladder. Others live active lives that involve lots of training and hunting. Puppies change so quickly in the year between whelping and adulthood that it’s almost difficult to remember those early days of soft pads and puppy breath. To celebrate the uniqueness of their early lives, here are 18 fast facts that remind us of how inspiring puppies really are.

Excerpt: 18 Puppy Fast Facts - Retriever Journal by Tom Keer Lead photo courtesy of Eukanuba Sporting Dog Not all people love dogs, but everyone loves puppies. Puppies represent the future, and with that they bring hope. Some might win a National Championship or climb to the top of the hunt test ladder. Others live active lives that involve lots o...

Happy Valentine's Day!

February is National Pet Dental Health Month.

Dogs and Dental Care - Retriever Journal Pets need dental care, too” was the slogan for veterinary health in the late 1990s. At that time, dental care was a relatively new area of focus. Veterinary colleges did not spend much time on small animal dental care except in general terms as related to eruption dates, retained deciduous (baby) ...