Idaho Chukar Foundation

04/22/2026

Buying a Pointing Dog

Thinking about buying a pointing dog? Explore the costs, training commitments, and tradeoffs between puppies, started dogs, and finished dogs.

04/22/2026

What to Look for When Buying a Hunting Dog Puppy

Before picking up your next bird dog, learn what congenital defects to watch for and how they may impact health, performance, and breeding.

04/15/2026

Keeping Gun Dogs Safe in Vehicles

From crash tests to insights from a veterinarian, learn how to keep dogs safe in cars and avoid the most common—and dangerous—mistakes.

11/25/2025

Gun Dog Product Information: Dental Care

https://mywoof.com/pages/bite-n-brush?

The Bite n’ Brush turns chewing into brushing with every bite!

10/16/2025

Gun Dog Health: Longevity Science

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/dog-longevity-science?

We asked scientists from the Dog Aging Project for practical tips to improve your dog’s lifespan—from what to feed them to exactly how often they need a walk.

10/15/2025

Upland Gunner Informative Series: Free Q&A Webinar on Field Emergency and First Aid for hunting dogs by Dr. Joe Spoo, DVM

Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 (see link for times)

Link:

Your Number One Source For Hunting Dog Health. Dr. Joe Spoo DACVSMR, has devoted his life to better understanding the unique needs of hunting dogs.

09/18/2025

Reducing the illegal taking of wildlife: 2025 Boone & Crockett Poaching Report

08/06/2025

Upland Gunner Awareness Series: The Impact of Un-funding Bird Science on Gamebirds Too

https://projectupland.com/hunting-conservation/why-losing-funding-for-songbird-science-would-hurt-all-bird-species/ #

Proposed budget cuts and layoffs threaten “tweety bird” research conducted by USGS. Here’s why upland hunters should care.

07/23/2025

Upland Gunner Informative Series: The Cost of Owning a Gun Dog

Estimating the cost of owning a hunting dog over the course of its lifetime from dog training, veterinary bills, gun dog gear, dog food and more.

07/15/2025

Upland Gunner Awareness Series: Lessons of Rangeland Management

Brenda Richards, Coordinator of the Idaho Rangeland Conservation Partnership (IRCP), brings us five lessons in conservation facilitation.