Starting a Homestead: A Beginner’s Guide to Planning, Animals, and Layouts
Efficiently using your space, thoughtfully planning your homestead’s layout, and considering the needs of livestock…
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Why French Pointing Dog Breeds Are Uncommon in North America
French pointing dog breeds were built for upland hunting, so why have so few become…
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Foraging for Salicornia: How to Find, Harvest, and Cook Sea Asparagus
Whether you call them witch fingers, saltwort, sea asparagus, samphire, or just salicornia, this wild…
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The Governing Body with the Greatest Impact on Hunting – Civics of Conservation
Fish and Game Commissions Sit at the Intersection of Science, Politics, and Public Responsibility for…
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How Versatile Hunting Dogs Are Used Around the World
Reporting, stalking, dead game baying, dead game guiding, and boar hunting are all behaviors versatile…
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What Hunting Camps Teach Us About Heritage, Stewardship, and Mentorship
A reflection on hunting camp traditions, stewardship, mentorship, and the outdoor heritage passed between generations…
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Hungarian Partridge Hunting: Why Huns Are the Ultimate Bonus Bird
Why gray partridge—also called Hungarian partridge and Huns—can be so hard to find in agricultural…
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Lesser Scaup: Identification, Habitat, Migration, and Hunting
Identify lesser scaup, learn about their migration and feeding behavior, and discover hunting tips for…
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Wild Turkey Mississippi Pot Roast
A relatively new recipe destined to be a southern classic, this pot roast adapts well…
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The Public Trust Doctrine – The Civics of Conservation
How the Public Trust Doctrine Built the Uniquely American Idea of Publicly Owned Wildlife and…
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Take The 2026 North American Upland Bird Hunting Survey
The most comprehensive ongoing research in the upland hunting community. Welcome to Project Upland’s annual…
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The Elusive Legacy of Pennsylvania’s Sawtimber
Pennsylvania’s sawtimber history reveals how shifting forestry practices created, lost, and may yet restore ruffed…
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Ruddy Duck: The Blue-Billed Diver Duck Most Hunters Overlook
Learn how to identify a ruddy duck, where it lives, how to hunt it, and…
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Milkweed Buds with Bacon, Garlic, Chilies, and Anchovies
When foraged carefully and prepared correctly, milkweed offers a fresh, spring flavor to your meal…
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Rare Itinerant Breeders: How Researchers Discovered the Woodcock’s Unique Breeding Strategy
GPS tracking reveals American woodcock re-nesting movements across the Atlantic Flyway In this episode, AJ…
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Understanding Bobwhite Quail Behavior
Understanding bobwhite behavior through the seasons reveals how quail move, communicate, and survive—and how hunters…
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Common Puppy Congenital Defects: What to Look for When Buying a Hunting Dog Puppy
A veterinarian’s guide to spotting common congenital defects in puppies and how they may affect…
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American Coot: Identification, Habitat, Conservation, and Hunting Tips
Learn about the American coot and why hunters should appreciate this unique and tasty waterbird…
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Dog Car Safety: Lessons From Veterinarians and Crash Tests About Protecting Your Dog
What dog car safety crash tests reveal about harnesses, crates, and real risks—plus what veterinarians…
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How to Dry and Preserve Coturnix Quail Skins for Fly Tying and Dog Training
Learn how to skin domestic quail with the intent of preserving the skins and feathers…
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Is Burton Spiller the Poet Laureate of Woodcock?
Burton Spiller on woodcock hunting and his admiration for the “little russet feller” This article…
