A squirrel looks at a hunter
Squirrels and Rabbits help Define Versatility in Upland Hunting

Are we just bird hunters or are we lovers of things small game? It was…

A bird hunter carries a Franchi Instinct L along with a ruffed grouse.
Franchi Instinct L – A Shotgun Review

A look at the Franchi over-under shotgun’s performance in the uplands If ever there were…

A hunter holds up a Scaled quail while hunting.
Scaled Quail Hunting the Cimarron National Grassland

Hunting blue quail in the Sunflower State If you haven’t heard about the Cimarron National…

An Italian hunter walks his Setters in the Alps.
Dad is a Breeder – An Italian Journey of Dogs and Eurasian Woodcock

Many of us have come to know the work of Italian filmmaker Andrea Cavaglia. But…

A dog trainer works to refocus a dog for successful training.
How to Reset Your Dog in Training

Maintaining a dog’s focus and keeping them grounded are important for successful training sessions and…

A scaled quail walking in their native habitat.
Scaled Quail (Callipepla squamata) – Life History of the Blue Quail

Chasing the desert quail of the arid southwest The scaled quail (Callipepla squamata) is a…

A dog in an excited mental state durning dog training
The Five Mental States of Dogs in Training

The mental state of you and your dog can make the difference between success and…

A sharp-tailed grouse dances on a lek in the Spring.
Sacred Lek – A Sharp-tailed Grouse Film

Follow the Minnesota Sharp-tailed Grouse Society into the mysterious world of Spring leks. Join the…

A White-tailed Ptarmigan sits on a rock and blends in with its surroundings.
White-Tailed Ptarmigan (Lagopus leucura) – Biology and Life History

Learning about the smallest member of the grouse family the ptarmigan Ptarmigan are some of…

A pheasant hunter holding a bird with his gun dog.
Using Non-Toxic Ammunition for Pheasants

Steel shot for pheasant hunting and other non-toxic options in an advanced world of modern…

A pheasant hunter shows the shotgun he is using in the field.
How to Choose a Shotgun for Pheasant Hunting

Learning what defines a good pheasant hunting shotgun for you The flash of iridescent color…

An American crow sitting on a branch.
American Crow – A Game Bird Species Profile

Would you hunt (and eat) crows? Ready for an unusual one? The American crow (Corvus…

A Beginner’s Guide to Collecting Vintage Side-by-Side Shotguns

Your introduction to vintage side-by-side shotguns This article originally appeared as “Avoiding Double Trouble” in…

Filmmaker A.J. DeRosa with his wirehaired pointing griffon during their first season together.
First Season – Journey of a First Bird Dog

A candid and honest look at a first season with a bird dog.  If there…

A bird hunter holds up a pheasant.
The Good Reasons We Do Not Have Bird Dogs

You don’t need a bird dog to be part of the uplands; it’s just a…

A Bobwhite Quail hunting shoots at a covey of quail.
The Best Shot Size and Chokes for Bobwhite Quail

Take a look at selecting shot size and choke size for bobwhite quail hunting Nowadays,…

A group of male pheasant roosters in a field.
Does a Pheasant Call Work?

Is the pheasant call an upland myth? Locating ring-necked pheasants and then getting them to…

A CZ Sharp-tail being used by a bird hunter.
CZ Sharp-Tail – A Shotgun Review

The CZ Sharp-Tail is a reliable side-by-side shotgun without breaking the bank Opening day of…

Bid hunters hunting on public lands
Tips for Bird Hunting on Public Land

With a little determination and walking, bird hunters can hunt “in private” on public lands…

A bird hunter holding a bobwhite quail.
All the Bobwhite Quail In the South Aren’t Gone

Public bobwhite quail are still a part of the South — they just take some…

A bird hunter shoots at a veteran pheasant late in the bird season.
Hunting Heavy Pressured Pheasant

Run, hide, or fly: veteran pheasants have a way to avoid hunters that can be…