Edgar Castillo

Edgar Castillo is a recently retired law enforcement officer for a large Kansas City metropolitan agency. He also served in the United States Marine Corps for twelve years. Edgar longs for the colors of autumn and frosty, winter days so he can explore the landscapes in search of wild birds in wild places. His passion lies in the uplands as he self-documents his travels across public lands throughout Kansas hunting open fields, walking treelines, & bustin’ through plum thickets.

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Hunting Prairie Chickens in September – The Kansas “Grouse” Opener

Mix up your early season with prairie chicken in Kansas During the month of September…

A Virginia rail walking in a swamp
Snipe, Soras and Other Rails: The Misunderstood Birds of September

Get your bird seasons started early with the overlooked game birds of September “They’re just…

A shotgun and shotgun shells on a dove hunt.
What Chokes and Shot Size to Use for Dove Hunting

A look into choosing chokes and shot size as the dove hunting season changes Sept.…

A Scaled Quail in thick cover during bird hunting season.
How to Identify Scaled Quail Habitat

Learn how to hunt the quail of the arid grasslands Hunting scaled quail is different…

a dove hunter loads a shotgun before the hunt
Choosing a Shotgun for Dove Hunting

Weighing the pros and cons of shotguns for dove hunting Dove hunting is perhaps the…

A ruffed grouse walking through snow leaving tracks
Understanding Tracks and Other Game Bird Signs

Identifying clues left in the deserts, mountains, uplands and woods when bird hunting “I’ve got…

Two bird hunters work to safely cross a barbed wire fence
How to Safely Cross Barbed Wire Fences when Hunting

Crossing those barbed-wire obstacles is just a basic part of upland hunting Most bird hunters…

A hunter holds up a Scaled quail while hunting.
Scaled Quail Hunting the Cimarron National Grassland

Hunting blue quail in the Sunflower State If you haven’t heard about the Cimarron National…

A pheasant hunter shows the shotgun he is using in the field.
How to Choose a Shotgun for Pheasant Hunting

Learning what defines a good pheasant hunting shotgun for you The flash of iridescent color…

A group of male pheasant roosters in a field.
Does a Pheasant Call Work?

Is the pheasant call an upland myth? Locating ring-necked pheasants and then getting them to…

Bid hunters hunting on public lands
Tips for Bird Hunting on Public Land

With a little determination and walking, bird hunters can hunt “in private” on public lands…

A bird hunter shoots at a veteran pheasant late in the bird season.
Hunting Heavy Pressured Pheasant

Run, hide, or fly: veteran pheasants have a way to avoid hunters that can be…

A dove on a rock in public lands.
Dove Hunting Basics for Public Land

Follow these dove hunting basics to shoot enough birds for dinner Too often hunters show…

A dove on a barb wire fence
Three Clever Methods for Using Dove Decoys

A few clever ways to increase your ammo bill with dove decoys With September 1 looming,…

A group of bird hunters pushes a field for pheasant and quail.
Hunting in Kansas for Pheasant, Quail, Grouse, and Dove

The Land of Oz offers bird hunting opportunities for pheasant, bobwhite quail, prairie grouse, dove,…

A hunter holds up a rooster while pheasant hunting
Places Pheasant Hide During the Hunting Season

Figuring out where pressured ring-necked pheasant hide during the hunting season can give you an…

A pheasant hunter shoots at a group of pheasant as they flush
Common Mistakes in Pheasant Hunting

Avoid these common mistakes made in pheasant hunting to increase your success in the field…