Field Notes
What the Endorsement actually means
A short note on what we look for, what we don't, and why the list is small on purpose.
Editors · May 2026
The Endorsement is not a paid placement. It is not a partnership. It is a small mark we put next to operators we believe in.
What we check
We visit. We hunt. We talk to the dog handlers, the cooks, and the booking staff. We ask hard questions about land tenure, dog welfare, and the ratio of wild to released birds.
We say no more often than we say yes. That is the point.