A grouse takes flight on a prairie
What Defines the Grouse Family?

Similarities and differences within the grouse family of North America, part of the Galliformes order…

A rooster pheasant sits in a tree in the winter.
How Tough is a Rooster Pheasant?

The pheasant has earned a reputation as a physically tough bird in the upland community…

The official cover of the Winter 2019 issue of Project Upland Magazine featuring Pheasants Forever employee Marissa Jensen.
Introducing Winter 2019 Issue of Project Upland Magazine

A look into the Winter 2019 Issue of Project Upland Magazine. As I write this,…

A bird hunter on public lands in Utah hunting for the grouse species ptarmigan
Public Grouse Documentary – Now Streaming on Various Platforms

The one-hour feature film featuring the story of the Public Grouse in America, produced in…

Hunters sit in a turkey blind on a hunt.
When, How and Why to Use a Ground Blind for Turkeys

Understanding when to use a ground blind while hunting turkeys While the turkey hunter will…

Dr. Joe Spoo give a sporting dog a physical.
Dr. Joe Spoo, aka the GunDogDoc Series – a Specialist in Sporting Dog Medicine

Introducing a new series on sporting dog care, first aid and health with Veterinarian Specialist…

A duck flys out of puddle on a bird hunt.
A Introduction to Jump Shooting Ducks on Upland Hunts

Add some more variety to your next bird hunt by puddle jumping ducks Bird hunting…

A Llewellin setter on point.
Llewellin Setter – The Full History of the Richard Purcell Llewellin Legacy

Is there such a thing as the Llewellin setter in the 21st Century? Speak the…

A dog bell on an English setter while bird hunting.
Should New Technology Have a Place in Upland Bird Hunting?

The author muses on the idea of blending old technology with the new as the…

A snowshoe hare in thick cover.
How to Hunt Snowshoe Hare with a Versatile Hunting Dog

Experimenting with ideas of hunting snowshoe hare with pointing dogs. This is an open call…

A bird hunter loads his shotgun with lead shot.
The Science Behind Lead Shot and the Effects on Upland Birds

Looking at both sides of the lead shot debate and its effects on the environment…

Hunters walk an Alaskan landscape in search of fire birds
Sharptail Hunting Alaska – Finding Fire Birds

Exploring the mystery of sharp-tailed grouse hunting in Alaska. The first time I saw a…

A bird hunter wearing the L.L. Bean Pa'tridge Strap Vest II
Review of the L.L. Bean Pa’tridge Strap Vest II

Take a seasoned look at the practical use of the L.L. Bean Pa’tridge Strap Vest.…

A turkey hunter carries a 20 gauge shotgun through the woods.
Can I Use a 20-Gauge to Hunt Turkeys?

A look into breaking tradition by hunting turkey with a 20-gauge Yes, yes, yes. I…

A woodcock hunter holds a bird in his hands.
The Unrealized Opportunity of Woodcock Hunting in the Central Midwest

Ever consider hunting woodcock in the central Midwest states as they migrate south? When hunters…

A bird hunter holds a scaled quail in Arizona.
Choosing Shotguns, Shot Size, and Chokes for Scaled Quail Hunting

Learn about hunting scaled quail with the proper shotgun setup Scaled quail can be very…

A biologist hunting bobwhite quail on native quail habitat.
How Native Prairies Can Help Save Bobwhite Quail

A recent study in Missouri suggests quail management may have to change to account for…

A turkey hunter checks trail camera pictures while scouting.
Scouting Turkeys with Trail Cameras

Scouting turkeys with trail cameras can make turkey hunting more efficient Every turkey hunter knows…

A bird hunter holds a classic merican pump shotgun while hunting.
Exploring Vintage American Pump Shotguns

Exploring the vintage shotgun market of the American classic pump shotgun The Damascus twist-barrels glistened…

A child carries pheasant on a bird hunting trip.
The Rites of a Pheasant Hunting Family

From a childhood of pheasant hunting to revisiting places and memories of a family tradition.…

A chukar hunter holds a chukar up.
How to Find Chukar by Water, Cover, and Food Source

A brief look at finding good chukar habitat with Chukar Chasers Chukar (not chukars) are…