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Gun Dogs: How they changed the hunt.

September 14, 2026

Audio ArticleWhy does a pointer point? Why does a spaniel flush? Why are retrievers asked to wait patiently until the shooting is over, while versatile dogs are expected to do a little bit of everything?In this episode of A Break in the Action, Ryan explores how centuries of selective breeding shaped the different types of gun dogs—and how the birds, terrain and hunting traditions behind them helped define the way we hunt today. From pointers and setters to spaniels, retrievers, versatile bre...

The Best Days Aren’t About the Shooting

September 05, 2026

What makes a great day in the field truly memorable? Ryan speaks with longtime friend Jake Woolf for a wide-ranging conversation about British shooting traditions, gundogs, hospitality, friendship and the experiences that matter long after the guns are put away. Jake also shares the story behind his Twenty10 Club and the new Fish and Game podcast—and why creating opportunities for others to experience the sporting life has become so important to him.Plus, Josh Loewensteiner of Guyette & D...

Listen While You Still Can

August 10, 2026

After decades of shotguns, sporting clays, bird hunting, and other noisy pursuits, Ryan finally listened to his wife and visited an audiologist. The diagnosis: measurable hearing loss—and a realization that protecting your hearing is about far more than simply being able to hear the next bird flush.In this episode, Ryan talks about the warning signs he ignored, what he learned during his hearing evaluation, the growing research linking untreated hearing loss with cognitive decline and dementi...