Gabriela Zaldumbide

Gabby Zaldumbide is Project Upland's managing editor. After growing up in southern Wisconsin, she now lives in Gunnison, Colorado, with seven dogs, three horses, and a wobbly cat. She guides hunting and fishing trips with Uncharted Outdoorswomen and herds cows for a local rancher on the side.

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Bird hunters walk along while hunting Sage Grouse in Wyoming
Wyoming’s Bird Hunting Guide: From Sage Grouse to Pheasants

Experience the thrill of bird hunting in Wyoming’s vast landscapes. Dive into our comprehensive guide…

Roasted Dove Recipe after handling dove meat
Top 5 Dove Recipes: Elevate Your Culinary Game This Season

Discover unique and mouthwatering dove recipes beyond the usual poppers. Dive into our top 5…

A Bird hunter walks grasslands in Nebraska.
Upland Hunting in Nebraska: Wild Quail, Prairie Chickens, and More 

Experience Nebraska’s premiere upland bird hunting from grassland bobwhite quail to prairie grouse opportunities. “To…

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Small Munsterlander: From Near Extinction to Hunting Prodigy

Dive deep into the Small Munsterlander’s journey from obscurity to a top hunting breed. Discover…

An elementary student learning archery safety for hunter education
ESEA Interpretation Eliminates Funding for Archery, Hunting Education

How an amendment to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act defunded educational programs for students…

A bird hunter walking in the Wisconsin forest.
Bird Hunting in Wisconsin for Ruffed Grouse, Woodcock, Pheasant, and Dove

In Wisconsin, bird hunting is as lush and alive as the state’s natural beauty. Wisconsin’s…

A plan for a european duck decoy pipe
A Brief History of European and North American Duck “Decoys”

Whether referring to physical structures or fake ducks, duck decoys have been used to hunt…

German Wirehaired Pointer side profile
German Wirehaired Pointer: Dog Breed Information, Form, Function, History, and More

Built for both land and water, the German Wirehaired Pointer defines versatility Wiry beards, grandpa-esque…

Two dogs in a tent on a camping trip
How to Camp with a Dog

Here are some good practices for bringing your dog camping from gear lists to car…

An Osceola wild turkey walking in a swamp.
Osceola Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo osceola) – A Wild Turkey Profile

Osceolas are native to the Florida peninsula and offer unique hunting opportunities In 1804, the…

Emperor Geese in the water
Emperor Geese: Habitat, Life History, and Hunting

Life history, biology, and habitat information for the arctic’s most charismatic goose The emperor is…

A pair of Sandhill cranes (Antigone canadensis) standing together
The Sandhill Crane: Habitat, Life History, and Hunting

Whether they’re considered an upland bird or waterfowl, sandhill cranes are an emblem of North…

Examining the wing of an American woodcock to determine age
Aging and Sexing American Woodcock

Learn how to identify male or female woodcock and adult and juvenile woodcock with these…

a woodcock chick found with a pointing dog
Your Dog Can Volunteer for Conservation with Your State Agency

How bird dogs can help wildlife managers collect data on upland birds It’s the second…

A native grouse on a lek
Bird Conservation Organizations Uplanders Should Support

These nonprofit bird organizations are working to save the future of birds in North America.…

a close up photo of grouse feathers
Types of Bird Feathers

Learn about all the various types of bird feathers and how to identify them. Feathers…

An aerial view of pheasant fest
The 2023 Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic is Almost Here — This is What to Expect

This year’s installment of the largest upland show in the US will be hosted in…

A Gunnison Sage-grouse Male
Gunnison Sage-grouse (Centrocercus minimus): A Critically Imperiled Species

Prominent filoplumes and limited home ranges define this rare game bird with less than 5000…

A Lesser Prairie-Chicken in Oklahoma
The Lesser Prairie-Chicken Has Been Listed Endangered

Despite continued efforts, the Lesser Prairie-Chicken makes the endangered species listing in another blow to…

An American Woodcock probes for worms on a forest floor
American Woodcock Accumulate Lead According to Study

Using non-lead ammunition can decrease the impacts of toxic lead levels on this beloved upland…

Two bird hunters in Colorado with a Dusky Grouse
Bird Hunting in Colorado – Grouse, Quail, Chukar, Pheasant, and More

Upland bird hunting in this Rocky Mountain state features a variety of species, habitats, and…