Features
The Godfather of Gun Engraving
The revolutionary influence of Ken Hunt by Douglas Tate
Up-Covey Quail
Back to Oklahoma for bobs in a boom year by Tom Huggler
Vetting Guns, Part 1
How to evaluate new & used guns like a pro by Bruce Buck
North Country Cast & Blast
Bucket-list material at Minnesota’s Lake of the Woods by Chad Mason
Booting Up
Wear-testing the latest crop of upland boots by David Draper
The Business of Bobwhites
The return of Rio Piedra Plantation by Vic Venters
A Trek for Ptarmigan
An Alaskan grousing adventure by Gary Kramer
A Guide to Etiquette
Emily Post for people with shotguns by E. Donnall Thomas Jr.
Departments
From the Editor
In anticipation of the season ahead. By Ralph P. Stuart
Letters
'Doodle or snipe? Safety first, grouse dogs & more
Game & Gun Gazette
Fall shoots, new guns from Italy, Westley Richards moves, etc.
Shooting
The rise of simulated driven shooting for fun & authentic practice by Chris Batha
Fine Gunmaking
Examining the inner works of a W&C Scott crystal-indicator gun by Steven Dodd Hughes
Hunting Dogs
The importance of balance in training by Mike Stewart
Shot Talk
Point-of-impact: Does your shotgun hit where you’re aiming? by Tom Roster
Gun Review
Blaser’s F16 game gun hits the mark at a price that fills a gap by Bruce Buck
Field Gear
Great new gear for hunting season by David Draper
To the Point
Addicted to scaled quail by Tom Huggler