The Gun Dog Blog | Lone Duck Outfitters

Preparing for Hunting Season Tips

Here's how to prep for the hunting season: Proper Prior Planning As we get closer to the early morning wake up calls, hot coffee in the thermos, rattling decoy bags, and the smell of gunpowder in the air, we want...
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Blind Bag Essentials

I spend countless hours preparing for the morning’s adventure and despite all checklists, double checking and excitement, I still manage to leave a few things behind-- hey, it happens. As a result, I wanted to put together a list of a few key things to keep in your blind bag (year round) so you don’t have to worry about packing your kit...ever.
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Gun Dog Gear: 2019 Must Haves

After a long winter and a dreary spring, It’s finally getting to be summer training season. Make sure you’re ready to work on those oops’ from the hunting season by having the right gear for the job. Here’s a breakdown of what gear we’d suggest...
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K9s for Warriors

Soldier, take me from this shelter’s cage.Give me back my life. In return, I’ll cover your back.I’ll be your canine warrior, your sixth sense.I’ll stand guard into the night and chase the demons away,the uninvited, cloaked in night sweats and...
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Gearing Up for Hunt Test Season

Hunt tests are by far one of the greatest dog games ever created. In hunt tests, the dog is competing against the test rather than other dogs. There's a certain standard that has to be met, and the dog is...
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The Boykin Spaniel: A Versatile Dog

Years ago I met a group of duck hunters in North East Georgia in which we all shared a common bond. We all had a little brown duck dog sitting beside us in the duck swamps or on the front...
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Interview with Pete Fischer of Dogtra

The retriever industry has evolved immensely in the last ten years and one of the major product advancements has been within the E-collar industry! There are several leading brands, but we, at Lone Duck, choose to use, promote, and sell...
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The Importance of Pedigree

Buying a new puppy is a big commitment and making the right decision can seem difficult. Your new gun dog will be your family companion, hunting partner, and training buddy for many years. It’s important to do your homework and...
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