A Rio Grande turkey strutting in a field
Rio Grande Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo intermedia)

The Rio Grande wild turkey is more than just a Texas bird  The Rio Grande subspecies…

a bird hunter in Maine shows a ruffed grouse fan
Ruffed Grouse Hunting in Maine: The Season is Here

The author, a Maine native, explores ruffed grouse hunting tactics and scouting in the North…

A large Munsterlander in a field training for bird hunting
A Large Munsterlander Profile

A little known breed, the Large Munsterlander is big on natural talent and good looks…

A professional bird dog trainer working with his hunting dog.
Foundation Theories of Better Gun Dog Training

Understanding and adhering to foundation theories of gun dog training is one of the most…

A bird dog retrieves a California quail while hunting
How to Hunt California Quail – Nobody’s Royalty

California quail is an exciting and rewarding bird to hunt in Western states. As hunters,…

A spruce grouse sitting in a conifer tree
Spruce Grouse – the Fool Hen of the Uplands?

Building a new reputation for the overlooked and underrated spruce grouse. Spruce grouse are not…

A bird hunting holding an AYA shotgun and an American woodcock.
Legacy – A Project Upland Original Film

A journey into the timeless world of grouse and woodcock hunting through a legacy shotgun.…

A dove sitting on a fence in october
Dove Hunting Tactics for Late Season

October might just be one of the best months to go dove hunting The birds…

bird hunters inside grouse camp at warden worry
How to Tell a Hunting Story: The Legend of Wardens Worry

The author looks into the myths, legends, and rituals of hunting stories in the North…

A german shorthaired pointer in a city apartment.
Overcoming the Obstacles of Training a Bird Dog in the City

Against all odds: a story of nothing stopping an aspiring bird hunter from becoming a…

Michigan grouse hunters using flushing dogs.
Flushing Grouse – A Ruffed Grouse Society Film

Exploring the World of Ruffed Grouse Hunting with Flushing Dogs For many the idea of…

A mountain quail in a mountain meadow.
Mountain Quail: An Upland Game Bird Profile

The remote mountain bird that makes you work for it The Mountain quail (Oreortyx pictus)…

A bird hunter steadies his dog on a woodcock point.
Why Woodcock are a Gun Dog’s Best Friend

Are woodcock the wild bird of choice to train dogs on the upcoming season? We…

A Garmin Alpha GPS collar strapped a hunting vest. while grouse hunting
Garmin Alpha 100 GPS Collar Review

A look into the GPS hunting dog collar Garmin has come to be known for,…

A bird dog retrieving a pheasant in South Dakota
South Dakota Pheasant Hunting – A Complete Guide to the Pheasant State

Planning your trip for pheasant hunting in South Dakota – otherwise known as the pheasant…

two bird hunters with prairie chickens
Hunting Prairie Chickens in September – The Kansas “Grouse” Opener

Mix up your early season with prairie chicken in Kansas During the month of September…

a group of sharp-tailed grouse hunters in Minnesota with bird dogs.
How Much Passion – A Sharp-tailed Grouse Society Film

Explore the world of the Minnesota sharp-tailed grouse in film. There was a time well…

A CZ Upland Ultralight along with a hunting dog.
CZ Upland Ultralight – Shotgun Review

The CZ Upland Ultralight is lightweight reliability at a reasonable price I’m an old grouse…

A grouse hunter holds a ruffed grouse fan open during a hunt.
Understanding the Threat Response of Ruffed Grouse in Hunting

Musing on the accelerated evolution of grouse behavior and grouse hunting tactics. A decade ago…

Doves and shotgun shells in a corn field
Why I Stopped Shooting Lead at Doves

A thoughtful look at a hunter’s choice to stop hunting doves with lead shot The…

A Virginia rail walking in a swamp
Snipe, Soras and Other Rails: The Misunderstood Birds of September

Get your bird seasons started early with the overlooked game birds of September “They’re just…