A sign that says "welcome to Alberta" along a road winding through mountains in Canada.
Upland Bird Hunting in Alberta: Grouse, Ptarmigan, Huns, Pheasants, and More 

Experience Canada’s diverse upland bird hunting opportunities in Alberta Alberta is Canada’s fourth largest province.…

A woodcock with ferns
A 140-year-old Woodcock Exposed an Eco Villain

How an 1885 dissection unraveled a hidden story about invasive worms and the migration routes…

A brown Spinone hunting dog stands in a field
Spinone Italiano – Italian Pointing Dog Breed History and Development

The traditional, rough-haired Italian pointing dog overcame difficult odds to become a modern, versatile hunting…

Jay Herbert Jay Herbert during the Highland Bend US National Sporting Clays Championship in 1985.
Shotgunning Legend Jay Herbert’s Life and Legacy

An interview with the man who brought sporting clays from England to America and promoted…

A Vizsla with one front leg hugs his owner in the woods next to a hanging dead American woodcock.
Advice From A Vet: Knowing When To Say Goodbye To Your Hunting Dog

The bond between hunters and their dogs is one that never breaks. Here’s some advice…

A serving of fried turkey breast in a Chinese orange sauce, topped with green onions and sesame seeds, served atop white rice on a plate
Orange Wild Turkey

Enjoy this ever-popular Chinese-American dish with wild turkey, pheasant, and other white-meat birds Who doesn’t…

Men walking setters at a dog show in 1899
The History of Dog Shows and Competitions

Although informal dog competitions have likely been around for thousands of years, written records of…

A German Shorthaired Pointer sits attentively next to its handler.
Commanding And Naming Your Dog With Vowel Sounds In Mind

When it comes to effectively communicating with your dog, using strong vowel sounds make all…

Mexican-inspired wild turkey schnitzel with avocado crema and pico de gallo served atop the breaded schnitzel, all atop a white plate
Mexican-Inspired Wild Turkey Schnitzel

A delicious, cross-cultural combination of the satisfying crispiness of breaded turkey with the fresh ingredients…

A close-up of an American woodcock sitting on the ground, camouflaged.
Dogs Are The Means: Banding American Woodcock in Michigan

Banding American woodcock in Northern Lower Michigan wouldn’t be feasible without the help of pointing…

An eastern wild turkey walks across a field.
E-Scouting for Wild Turkeys in the Southeast

Advice and best practices for e-scouting southern wild turkeys from the couch I love the…

A road winds down grassy and rocky hills on BLM land in Utah.
The Rescission of the BLM’s Public Lands Rule Hurts Conservation

The Public Lands Rule put conservation on equal footing with mining, grazing, and other BLM…

A historic ruffed grouse painting from George Edwards
The Mystery of Grouse Drumming: From Thunder to Artificial Intelligence

This podcast episode uncovers the mystery of how ruffed grouse create their drumming sound, why…

A large male wild turkey strutting down a road with his tail fanned out and wings touching the ground.
An Introduction to Spring Turkey Hunting

Learn about wild turkey habitat, behavior, and hunting strategies before embarking on a hunt. Wild…

Brown and white chicken eggs with speckled quail eggs.
Quail or Chickens: Which Domestic Bird is Right For You?

Depending on your living situation and homesteading goals, chickens or quail may work better for…

Pheasant back mushrooms growing on a decaying log.
Foraging for Pheasant Back Mushrooms

Tips for safely finding, identifying, and eating pheasant back mushrooms Your eyes may play tricks…

A plate of rolled dolmas served on a woven placemat with a wooden spoon and a bowl of white sauce
Collard Dolmas with Wood Duck Dirty Rice

A flavorful, Southern combination of fresh collards, wood duck hearts and livers, dirty rice, and…

A Deutsch Langhaar standing in sagebrush.
German Longhaired Pointer (Deutsch Langhaar) Breed Profile

A versatile pointing breed with a strong emphasis on tracking and game recovery Despite being…

Australian soldiers stand in the rain in Vietnam with their trained tracking dogs.
Australian Tracking Labs of the Vietnam War 

During the Vietnam War, Australia trained 11 Labrador Retrievers to track and alert their handlers…

A skillet with a pot pie, one slice removed and served on a white plate, on a wooden background with decorative pheasant feathers
Pheasant Pot Pie

An easy and succulent recipe for a crispy, creamy, and flavorful pot pie featuring pheasant…

A hunter holds up a woodcock with his bird dog sniffing it.
The Evolution of American Woodcock

The leading theories surrounding woodcock evolution in North America The American woodcock, also known as…