Hello loyal followers. It seems like it was just yesterday that we made it to 5,000 followers. (In fact, it was.). This morning, the corporate overlords of Shooting Sportsman momentarily congratulated us and said: Nice job, now let’s get to 10,000 ASAP. (That’s just a 100% increase.) And then we said: Okay. #shootingsportsman #5000 #USA #forevergun #hunting #uplandhunting #photo #conservation #huntingdogs #outdoors #huntinglife #doublegun #sportinglife #birdhunting #wingshooting #pheasant #ducks #grouse #hungarianpartridge #adventure#waterfowling #blind #autoloader #ducks #huntingdogs #dogsofinstagram

Another submission to the Shooting Sportsman Dog of the Year contest: this is Ozzie, a Large Munsterlander, at work in the field. Submitted by Lance Olson. #shootingsportsman # LargeMunsterlander #USA #forevergun #hunting #uplandhunting #photo #conservation #huntingdogs #outdoors #huntinglife #doublegun #sportinglife #birdhunting #wingshooting #pheasant #ducks #grouse #hungarianpartridge #adventure#waterfowling #blind #autoloader #ducks #huntingdogs #dogsofinstagram #shootingsportsman

The December entry deadline for the Shooting Sportsman Dog of the Year contest fast approaches. We have had a ton of great entries and we wanted to share some with you. Here is a noble Drahthaar named Scout basking in the sun. The entry is from Frank Bradford. The contest is still open- you can find a link to our entry page in our profile- so keep the entries coming! #shootingsportsman #dogoftheyear #USA #forevergun #hunting #uplandhunting #photo #conservation #huntingdogs #outdoors #huntinglife #doublegun #sportinglife #birdhunting #wingshooting #pheasant #ducks #grouse #hungarianpartridge #adventure#waterfowling #blind #autoloader #ducks #huntingdogs #dogsofinstagram

We at Shooting Sportsman honor all of our veterans for their service. Thank you! #USA #shootingsportsman #forevergun #hunting #uplandhunting #photo #conservation #huntingdogs #outdoors #huntinglife #doublegun #sportinglife #birdhunting #wingshooting #pheasant #ducks #grouse #hungarianpartridge #adventure#waterfowling #blind #autoloader #ducks #huntingdogs #dogsofinstagram

The @sauer_usa SL5 is all about ergonomics, speed, and, of course, reliability. Sauer likes to talk about the gun in terms of “shootability,” what they mean is making shooting the autoloader a seamless transition from whatever you’ve shot before. Firing this gun is a remarkably smooth experience. And did we mention weight? 6.6 lbs for a 12 gauge with 28 inch barrels. Two things that normally don’t go together in a 12 gauge: lightweight and limited recoil. #shootingsportsman #CaesarGuerin #USA #forevergun #hunting #uplandhunting #photo #conservation #huntingdogs #outdoors #huntinglife #doublegun #sportinglife #birdhunting #wingshooting #pheasant #ducks #grouse #hungarianpartridge #adventure#waterfowling #blind #autoloader #ducks #huntingdogs #dogsofinstagram #Sauer

Our last post (for now) from Marijke Ottema. Many thanks to her for taking us on this spectacular hunt in Norway! I’m not very tall. But in this landscape I feel even smaller. This hunting trip I experienced rain, snow, harsh winds and I enjoyed every second of it. The power of becoming part of nature has such a big impact and I think I would not have experienced it had I not become a hunter. - @marijkeottema, photo @jonkmania #shootingsportsman #Norway #USA #forevergun #hunting #uplandhunting #photo #conservation #huntingdogs #outdoors #huntinglife #doublegun #sportinglife #birdhunting #wingshooting #pheasant #ducks #grouse #hungarianpartridge #adventure#waterfowling #blind #autoloader #ducks #huntingdogs #dogsofinstagram

The Ptarmigans live in very remote areas. The cold winds, shower rains and even some snow almost blew me off the mountains. But in the moments you expect it the least, it is happening- this bird was flying straight in front of me. The dogs were happy to get it and bring it back to me. - @marijkeottema, photo by @jonkmania #shootingsportsman #caipercaille #Norway #Brittany #hunting #uplandhunting #photo #conservation #huntingdogs #outdoors #huntinglife #doublegun #sportinglife #birdhunting #wingshooting #pheasant #ducks #grouse #hungarianpartridge #adventure#waterfowling #blind #autoloader #hiking #huntingdogs #dogsofinstagram #Ptarmigans

We continue our trip on the Hardangervidda plateau, in this mountain range live some of the largest herds of wild reindeers in the world. And also, many ptarmigans. It is an almost empty region, with lots of lakes and high mountaintops. The endless landscape offers great views and lots of time to enjoy the beauty and variety of nature. - @marijkeottema, photo by @jonkmania #shootingsportsman #caipercaille #Norway #Brittany #hunting #uplandhunting #photo #conservation #huntingdogs #outdoors #huntinglife #doublegun #sportinglife #birdhunting #wingshooting #pheasant #ducks #grouse #hungarianpartridge #adventure#waterfowling #blind #autoloader #hiking #huntingdogs #dogsofinstagram #nature

After hours and hours of hiking, listening, sweating and many birds that flew away before we could even point our shotguns, we succeeded! What a beautiful bird the capercaillie is and how rewarding it feels to hike back to our cabin in this last bit of sunlight. - @marijkeottema #shootingsportsman #caipercaille #Norway #Brittany #hunting #uplandhunting #photo #conservation #huntingdogs #outdoors #huntinglife #doublegun #sportinglife #birdhunting #wingshooting #pheasant #ducks #grouse #hungarianpartridge #adventure#waterfowling #blind #autoloader #hiking #huntingdogs #dogsofinstagram #nature

Killing an animal is for me still a process with mixed emotions. The capercaillie is to me the most beautiful and mysterious bird there is, and not so long ago it was roaming freely in the forest. Now it is here, death, ready to become my meal. But at the same time, I am very thankful that we finally managed to get one of these birds and for the long road that led upon it. [email protected] #shootingsportsman #caipercaille #Norway #Brittany #hunting #uplandhunting #photo #conservation #huntingdogs #outdoors #huntinglife #doublegun #sportinglife #birdhunting #wingshooting #pheasant #ducks #grouse #hungarianpartridge #adventure#waterfowling #blind #autoloader #hiking #huntingdogs #dogsofinstagram #nature