Videos tagged with Hunting Dog

This video explores the viability of using a tactical competition shotgun, specifically a Stoeger M3K, for pheasant hunting. Experienced shooter Ben from Tactical Fellowship demonstrates how a setup with a Holosun red dot optic and extended magazine can be effective in the field. The experiment concludes that tactical shotgun configurations are indeed adaptable for hunting purposes, encouraging participation in shooting sports.

This video focuses on a common mistake in hunting dog training, specifically for retrievers. It emphasizes the critical importance of a dog's sense of smell over visual cues and handler direction, especially in challenging hunting conditions like thick cover or fading light. The content explains how over-reliance on visual marks can limit a dog's effectiveness, while training them to trust their nose through scent games and blind retrieves leads to a more independent and successful hunting partner. Key takeaways include understanding why the nose is superior in difficult scenarios, avoiding over-reliance on handler direction, and practical exercises to build scent confidence and ensure successful retrieves.

This guide details opening day squirrel hunting in Georgia, emphasizing the use of a hunting dog and thermal monocular for spotting game in dense canopy. It covers essential dog care in heat, awareness of environmental hazards like ground bees, and tree identification for optimal squirrel locations. The instruction comes from Chadd Wright, a former Navy SEAL and experienced outdoorsman.

This video details a squirrel hunt in the North Georgia mountains, showcasing the use of a hunting dog named Wendy. The hunters demonstrate techniques for locating squirrels using the dog's ability to 'tree' them, followed by careful observation and shooting. The hunt emphasizes the collaborative effort between hunter and dog in a natural setting.

This video provides strategies for making hunting dogs stealthier in the field. It emphasizes reducing noise from collar tags and beepers by utilizing alternative electronic collar functions like vibration, light stimulation, and tone. The importance of a well-trained dog with strong mental telepathy with the handler is highlighted, along with using terrain to an advantage and walking the dog to the bird's location before releasing it.

This YouTube video showcases the experience of dog lovers participating in upland bird hunting alongside family and friends. It highlights the bond between hunters and their bird dogs, emphasizing the natural hunting instincts and teamwork demonstrated in the field. The video also promotes the '+ONE Movement' by LetsGoHunting.org, encouraging viewers to invite others to join outdoor activities.

This video by Scott Linden on MidwayUSA explains how to effectively reward hunting dogs during training. The core principle is understanding that dogs are motivated by their own happiness and will perform for desired outcomes. Linden emphasizes that rewards, or 'paychecks,' must be delivered quickly after the desired behavior to ensure the dog makes the connection.

This video from Mossberg focuses on the deeper meaning of deer hunting, emphasizing the shared experiences, the journey, and the sensory aspects of the hunt over simply tagging an animal. It highlights the importance of companionship and embracing the entire process, from the sounds and sunrises to the camaraderie around a campfire.

This video provides a step-by-step guide on teaching a hunting dog to retrieve, focusing on positive reinforcement and overcoming distractions. It emphasizes starting with basic commands like 'fetch' and 'come' before progressing to 'hold' and introducing various training aids like bumpers and bird wings. The instruction highlights techniques to prevent dropping retrieved items and encourages a reward-based system for a well-trained bird dog.

This guide, drawing from expert instruction by a Mossberg pro-staff member, details how to train a duck dog in new locations. It emphasizes preventing 'popping' behavior and building adaptability by exposing dogs to varied environments, sights, and sounds, ensuring they rely on handler commands rather than familiar comforts.

This video, featuring a speaker with high authority from Mossberg, emphasizes setting clear expectations for retriever training. It highlights the importance of selecting a trainer aligned with specific owner goals, differentiating between specialized hunting dog trainers and field trial trainers to ensure optimal outcomes for hunting applications.

This video features Lawson Barker of Red River Retrievers discussing and demonstrating techniques to address 'popping' in birddogs. Popping is defined as a lack of confidence where a dog stops and looks to the handler for guidance, particularly during blind retrieves. The training focuses on building a more confident hunting dog through specialized methods.