a bird hunter wearing an L.L. Bean Technical Upland Vest Pack.
Review of the L.L. Bean Technical Upland Vest Pack

The L.L. Bean Technical Upland Vest Pack is built for bird hunts calling for lots…

A bird dog trainer works a dog alone in a field
The Great Pause – World Crisis, History, and the Hunting Dog World

Taking a look at how COVID-19 affected the bird dog world through historical context and…

A wild turkey comes into a call mid morning
When is the Best Time to Hunt Turkeys?

Looking at the benefits of primarily hunting mid to late morning turkeys and sleeping in…

A hunter setting up turkey decoys.
Unusual Turkey Decoy Methods that Work

Step up your turkey decoy game this season When it comes to turkey decoys, I’m…

A hunting dog is place trained with dog food.
Place Training in Your Home

Working on at-home training drills for proper place training: ways to eliminate whining and movement…

A turkey hunter in the Ozarks.
My Heart – A Turkey Hunting Film in the Ozarks

Follow Jim Ronquest into his stopping grounds of the Ozarks in the pursuit of wild…

A veterinarian examines a hunting dogs teeth for dental disease
Dental Disease Actually Effects a Dogs Ability to Smell

Ignore the old wives’ tales and learn the science behind dental disease and a dog’s…

Bird hunters gearing up outside their cars
Bird Hunting by Car – Working with What You Have

Though we often think of trucks when it comes to bird hunting, a car can…

A wild turkey roosting in a tree
A How-to Guide to Roosting Turkeys

Roosting turkeys is a very important step in building the foundation for all turkey hunting…

Still from a rio turkey hunting video.
All of It – A Texas Rio Turkey Hunting Film

Dream of spring mornings with this turkey hunting video from Texas. The world of turkey…

A bird dog on a staircase during whoa training.
Whoa Training on Your Home Staircase

Using at-home time to reinforce and build the “Whoa” command in your bird dog Our…

A turkey hunter holds up a mature Tom turkey with large spurs.
How to Hunt an Impossible Mature Turkey – Grudge Birds

How to beat those difficult turkeys at their own game A grudge bird is a wild turkey…

Cover of the Spring 2020 Issue of Project Upland Magazine
A Look at the Spring 2020 #PublicGrouse Issue of Project Upland Magazine

Dedicated to the North American grouse species, the Spring 2020 issue is packed full of…

Trimming a hunting dog nails
How to Properly Trim a Hunting Dogs Nails

Looking at proper nail cutting, maintenance, and care for hunting dogs from Dr. Joe Spoo…

A mentoring hunter shows a pheasant from a successful hunt.
Mentoring Hunters in the 21st Century of Technology and Ideas

Take a look at opportunities for mentoring hunters and how they have evolved in a…

A turkey hunter in New England.
New Englander – A Turkey Hunting Film with an NWTF Regional Director

New England is one of the most overlooked regions for good turkey hunting. Fred Bird,…

Wild turkeys in a suburban neighborhood.
Understanding Suburban Turkey Behavior

A look at suburban turkey behavior and how to hunt them Not too long ago…

A bird hunter in Utah with his German shorthaired pointers.
Bird Hunting Opportunities in Utah

The Beehive State may or may not have any beehives—but Utah offers plenty of bird…

A snowshoe hare running from beagles
A Look into Shotguns, Chokes, and Shot Size for Snowshoe Hare Hunting

Helping make the choices in proper shotgun setups for snowshoe hare hunting including shot size…

A turkey hangs up outside of shooting range.
What Does it Mean When a Turkey ‘Hangs Up?’

Is the turkey hanging up the result of pressure or is it normal behavior? Hunting…

A sharp-tailed grouse dances on lek in Wisconsin
Modernizing Sharp-Tailed Grouse Lek Survey Methods

Spying on sharp-tailed grouse with trail cameras in Wisconsin About a year ago, I attended…