Two mallards in flight.
When To Pluck And When To Skin Ducks

Helpful tips for deciding whether to pluck or to skin puddle and diver ducks If…

A pot of ravioli filled with braised woodcock, tossed with a butter-sage sauce
Woodcock, Porcini, and Parmigiano Ravioli

Handmade ravioli may be the ultimate comfort food, especially when filled with braised woodcock meat…

An eastern cottontail hops out of cover.
Stand Hunting Rabbits and Hares

Tips and techniques for hunting lagomorphs in highly populated areas with impenetrable cover. Of all…

An aerial view of pheasant fest
The 2025 National Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic is Almost Here — Here’s What to Expect

This year’s Pheasant Fest, the largest upland show in America, is about to begin in…

A cast iron skillet filled with goose leg chili sits on a wooden surface with slices of toasted garlic bread
Canada Goose Leg Chili

A rich, spicy chili with tender goose meat that’ll warm you up this winter For…

A white snowshoe hare sits in the snow next to brown vegetation.
A Complete Guide to Late Season Snowshoe Hare Hunting

Make the most of winter’s final days by embracing the cold and methodically working through…

Sliced duck breast served with a raspberry sauce on a white plate with a side of steamed broccoli
Sous Vide Duck Breast With Spicy Champagne-Raspberry Reduction Sauce

Perfectly cooked duck breast topped with a bright, flavorful sauce that is sure to impress…

A German Shorthaired Pointer lays in short grass.
Paws To Peaks Rescue: A Nonprofit Dedicated To Rehoming Bird Dogs

Since 2018, Gina Deem has rehomed over 130 adult bird dogs through her dog adoption…

Three bobwhite quail hide in a small brown shrub.
FDA-Approved QuailGuard Treats Cecal Worms And Eyeworms In Wild Bobwhite Quail

Researchers in Texas Tech’s Wildlife Toxicology Lab developed a medicated feed that kills parasites in…

Historic painting of a hunter with various dog breeds in Germany.
The German Influence of Hunting Dogs in America

The German influence on hunting dog breeds dates back to the 19th century when German…

A browned, roasted whole mallard duck is served on a green plate next to the cast iron skillet it was cooked in.
Roasted Mallard

How to perfectly pluck, brine, and roast wild mallard ducks The mallard, or Anas platyrhynchos,…

A slate gray American coot swims in water.
Introduction to Hunting American Coot

Diversify your gamebag with these tips for scouting, hunting, and eating a familiar little waterbird,…

A whole, roasted ruffed grouse is served in a cast iron pan with a background of herbs, fruit, and linen
Roasted Ruffed Grouse

Take advantage of a lightly-shot bird to pluck and roast it whole for the full…

A man holding a bird hugs a dog in the desert.
Guide to Hunting Gambel’s and Scaled Quail In Arizona

Expect arid conditions and difficult terrain when hunting these two desert quail species My first…

Whole quail braised in ginger served in a Vietnamese clay pot
Vietnamese Ginger-Braised Quail

This quail recipe uses a time-honored technique to slow-cook birds with tons of flavor Braised…

Author Mark Parman with his English Setter while bird hunting.
Upland Matters – Author Mark Parman and Artist Jay Dowd

Mark Parman, author of Among the Aspen and A Grouse Hunter’s Almanac, presents his third…

A German Wirehaired Pointer retrieves a pheasant in tall grass.
A Guide to the Unofficial Kansas Upland Grand Slam

Tips from a biologist for achieving Kansas’ Grand Slam and hunting bobwhite, pheasants, and prairie…

A white dish filled with rice and gumbo on a wood plank background
Wood Duck And Andouille Sausage Gumbo

The deep, rich flavors of duck breast and sausage gumbo will make all the time…

A prairie chicken walks in the snow during late season.
Hunting Late Season Prairie Chickens

Tips for hunting greater prairie-chickens towards the end of their season. The Kansas Flint Hills…

One leg of confit goose served on a black plate with potatoes and steamed broccoli, on a wood plank background
Canada Goose Confit

Cook succulent Canada goose legs in seasoned duck fat and take your tastebuds to France…

A greater scaup flying above the water.
Decoying Diver Ducks On A Budget

Scrounging resale markets, repainting used decoys, and setting up small spreads help hunters gain entry…