An illustrated portrait of Edward Laverack
Edward Laverack: the Father of the English Setter

The life and times of Edward Laverack, the man renowned for remodeling the English Setter,…

Live animal crates are stacked on a cart to be loaded onto an airplane
New CDC Dog Import Rules Will Affect Border Crossings and Air Travel

The CDC is expanding rabies requirements for importing dogs into the United States from all…

A Pinyon Jay in a tree in sage habitat.
Are Pinyon Jays the Next Sage Grouse?

Unknown environmental stressors threaten pinyon jay populations and the broader sagebrush ecosystem uplanders love. I…

A white platter of prepared ruffed grouse saltimbocca with sage leaves
Grouse Saltimbocca

Sage, butter, and white wine bring the complex flavors of ruffed grouse to life in…

An English Springer Spaniel in a field hunting birds
English Springer Spaniel: Breed Characteristics, Abilities, and History

Explore the history, trainability, personality, and form of the popular flushing breed, the Springer Spaniel.…

Two spring morel mushrooms in a forest backdrop
An Introduction to Foraging for Mushrooms

Mushrooms don’t have to be intimidating — with some basic preparation, you can forage safely…

Two English best guns, an Holland & Holland 12g Model De Luxe and 28g Royal
What Is An English “Best Gun?”

Understanding what “best quality guns” are when it comes to fine, English-made shotguns. Having dealt…

Prepared tacos using cottontail rabbit meat on a colorful plate
Cottontail Tacos

Sweet and spicy wild game tacos featuring tender cottontail rabbit meat Rabbits are three things:…

Skeleton of Meleagris californica on display at the Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits.
The Extinct California Wild Turkey: Meleagris Californica

Drought-like conditions combined with heavy predation led the California turkey to extinction over 10,000 years…

Freshly gathered wild ramps
Identifying and Foraging for Ramps

Also known as wild onion or wild garlic, ramps make a natural and bright addition…

A pointing dog holds steady durning a training session on birds.
Understanding the Stages of Steady Training a Dog

Steadiness training can be broken down into four phases: steady to flush, steady to wing,…

Roasted quail in a creamy garlic sauce on a white plate
Quail and 40 Cloves of Garlic

This traditional French preparation makes quail the star of a creamy garlic sauce A French…

Llewellin Setter on point
Llewellin Setter: Characteristics, Training, and Hunting Ability

The beautiful Llewellin Setter is quick to learn, highly trainable, and makes a loving companion…

Fresh, raw rabbit meat separated and displayed on a red plate with a carving knife
How to Dress, Butcher, and Cook Rabbits

A complete guide to cleaning cottontails and preparing rabbit meat for the dinner table Recently,…

A ruffed grouse drums on a log durning the spring.
Ruffed Grouse Drumming – The Mysterious Noise of Northern Forests

Learn everything we know about the unusual Ruffed Grouse drumming sound, from how they make…

Quail-filled wonton dumplings topped with chili crisp and green onions on a white plate with soy sauce
Quail Wontons

Delectable quail wonton dumplings topped with chili crisp and green onions make a great appetizer…

A Coturnix Quail in a backyard raised environment.
Tips on Raising Coturnix Quail in Your Backyard

Learn all about housing, feeding, watering, and raising Coturnix quail in your backyard for home-grown…

A bowl of quail mulligatawny soup in a white bowl on a dark slate background
Quail Mulligatawny Soup

This tasty, wild game take on a traditionally British-Indian dish highlights the versatility of quail…

A collection of vintage shotguns used for hunting
Why Hunt With a Vintage Shotgun?

If you’re on the fence about taking an antique shotgun out bird hunting, here are…

A dish of turkey meatballs served over saffron rice in a creamy poblano sauce on a wooden table background
Turkey Meatballs with Smoked Poblano Cream Sauce

Spice up your spring with ground wild turkey meatballs over saffron rice and smoky, creamy…

A homemade turkey striker being carved.
Hand-Carving Turkey Pot Call Strikers 

Best practices and techniques for creating unique, handmade turkey strikers at home, from wood selection…