A Man and His Bird Dog

Musings on bird-dogs, training, upland birds, upland hunting, and life in the middle years

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From Grouse Feathers to the Holy Grail: A Virginian's Path to Becoming a Registered Maine Guide

Maine Upland Guide Service
January 15, 2024 by Robb Moore

Print article for The Virginia Sportsman, Winter 2024 issue, “From Grouse Feathers to the Holy Grail: A Virginian’s Path to Becoming a Registered Maine Guide”

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January 15, 2024 /Robb Moore
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The Howling of a Dog

June 07, 2023 by Robb Moore

Print article for Hunting Dog Confidential, Volume 4, Spring 2023 issue, “The Howling of a Dog”

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June 07, 2023 /Robb Moore

A Story Written in Wood and Steel: The Journey to a Custom Italian Side by Side

December 04, 2022 by Robb Moore

Print article for The Virginia Sportsman, Winter 2023 issue, “A Story Written in Wood and Steel”

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How Dogs Develop on Ruffed Grouse - A Guide to Preparing a Dog for Grouse Hunting →

June 02, 2022 by Robb Moore

Project Upland Online article: “How Dogs Develop on Ruffed Grouse - A Guide to Preparing a Dog for Grouse Hunting” published May 26, 2022.

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June 02, 2022 /Robb Moore
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The Miracle Mile

May 26, 2022 by Robb Moore

Print article for RGS/AWS Covers, Spring 2022 issue, “The Miracle Mile”

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A Tired Dog is a Good Dog →

March 24, 2022 by Robb Moore

Project Upland Online article: “A Tired Dog is a Good Dog: Managing the Seemingly Boundless Energy of a Bird Dog” published March 22, 2022.

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The Trouble for a Double

March 14, 2022 by Robb Moore

Print article for The Virginia Sportsman, Spring 2022 issue, “The Trouble for a Double.”

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Old Dogs, New Tricks: Smith-Inspired Innovations and the Wells Method of Fetch

December 03, 2021 by Robb Moore

Project Upland Online article: “Old Dogs, New Tricks: Smith-Inspired Innovations and the Wells Method of Fetch,” published December 3, 2021.

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Mud Bats, Bog Suckers or Timberdoodles

October 01, 2021 by Robb Moore

Print article for The Virginia Sportsman, Fall 2021 issue, “Mud Bats, Bog Suckers or Timberdoodles: Whatever you want to call them, the American woodcock is a Virginia pointing-dog owner’s best friend”

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Introduction to Force Fetch for Pointing Dogs

August 16, 2021 by Robb Moore

Project Upland Online article: “Introduction to Force Fetch for Pointing Dogs,” August 16, 2021.

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Trying it on for Size: The Tom Beckbe Tensaw Jacket

July 05, 2021 by Robb Moore

Project Upland Online article: “Trying it on for Size: The Tom Beckbe Tensaw Jacket,” July 5, 2021.

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Virginia Bird Dogs Take on Wild Midwestern Roosters

May 25, 2021 by Robb Moore

Print and featured online article for The Virginia Sportsman, Spring 2021 issue, “Virginia Bird Dogs Take on Wild Midwestern Roosters,” May 25, 2021.

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The Smith Method of Bird Dog Training with Rick Smith

May 24, 2021 by Robb Moore

Project Upland Online article: “The Smith Method of Bird Dog Training with Rick Smith,” May 24, 2021.

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What About the Dog?

March 30, 2021 by Robb Moore

Print article for Hunting Dog Confidential Magazine, Volume 1, Issue 2, Spring 2021: “What about the Dog?”

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One Dog's Pandemic Win

December 01, 2020 by Robb Moore

Print article for Project Upland Magazine, Volume 2, Issue 4, Winter 2020: “One Dog’s Pandemic Win”

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The Gibbons-West Method of Pointing Dog Training with Mo Lindley

November 16, 2020 by Robb Moore

Project Upland Online article: “The Gibbons-West Method of Pointing Dog Training with Mo Lindley,” November 16, 2020

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November 16, 2020 /Robb Moore

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