Retriever Journal

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...

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!

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...