Using Dogs in Shotgun Hunting

Instructions Things You’ll Need: 12- or 20-gauge shotgun with steel or brass shot Hunter's orange Retriever dogs Step 1: Clean and properly maintain all weapons. A 20-gauge shotgun will serve a seasoned hunter well. A 12-gauge shotgun with a good...

Instructions Things You’ll Need: A dog breed developed specifically for hunting Flea, tick and mosquito repellent for the dog A snug collar and long leash Training "clickers" found at larger pet shops A bag of treats--pieces of cheese, dried meat...

Instructions Things You’ll Need: A dog, training dummies, whistle, water (sometimes) Picking the right dog and the training routine Step 1: Decide what you want the dog to hunt. Will you be hunting waterfowl? Or maybe running rabbits or deer? Bear...

Instructions Things You’ll Need: Hunting license Ammunition Rifle Hunting dog Study the Habits of Pheasant Step 1: Visit a website such as the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' to learn about the life of pheasants (see Resources below...

Instructions Things You’ll Need: 20 or 28-gauge shotgun with steel or brass shot Bird dogs Hunter's orange Step 1: Prepare all weapons for hunting and ensure all are maintained and in safe working order. A 20-gauge is the most common choice of...