A German Shorthaired Pointer stands in front of an upland bird hunter in a grassy field.
Take The 2025 North American Upland Bird Hunting Survey

The most comprehensive ongoing research in the upland hunting community. Welcome to the annual North…

Early painting depicting various types of dogs and their uses.
Breed, Strain, Variety, and Class: How Dog Breeds Got Their Names

This podcast episode explores the history, language, and meaning behind how dog breeds came to…

Illustrations on the patent for Alofs' reloading mechanism.
Herman Alofs’ Invention Of The Reloading Magazine

100 years ago, one metalworker enabled post-Great Depression hunters to reload efficiently without purchasing a…

A historic drawing of a Passenger Pigeon male and female.
S1E3: What Caused the Passenger Pigeon Extinction?

This podcast episode explores the history and dramatic extinction of the Passenger Pigeon, once the…

A beautiful scene from the Valley of the Gods in Bears Ears National Monument.
The Designation of National Monuments and Their Impact on Public Lands

The origin and history of the Antiquities Act and presidential national monument powers in the…

Coturnix quail eggs in an egg carton.
Raising Domestic Quail For Profit

Selling quail meat, eggs, capes, chicks, and even adult birds offer financial benefits to those…

A ruffed grouse sits on a tree limb in a snow storm
Biological and Behavioral Adaptations That Help Ruffed Grouse Survive During the Winter

Ruffed grouse have several adaptations, like pectinations and high feather densities, that help them survive…

A ruffed grouse perches on a branch.
What’s Limiting Eastern Ruffed Grouse Populations?

Insights from a career grouse biologist on the factors impacting eastern ruffed grouse survival. As…

a female sage grouse in Utah
S1E2 Cheatgrass, Area Fidelity, and GPS Tracking – Sage Grouse

In the final part of our Great Basin Sage Grouse podcast, we explore the threats…

A man sits on the edge of a boat with a gun and his dog.
Bird Hunting in South Carolina for Quail, Doves, and More

From the Piedmont region to the coastal plains, South Carolina offers upland bird hunting opportunities…

Upland bird jambalaya served in a cast iron skillet with a bowl of white rice and garnishes
Upland Jambalaya

A flavorful blend of upland bird meat, shrimp, and andouille sausage inspired by traditional Creole…

George Washington National Forest in the fall.
Trial by Fire: The Loss and Potential Recovery of Ruffed Grouse Habitat in Virginia

When it comes to restoring ruffed grouse habitat, particularly in Viriginia, our conservation practices need…

Male sage grouse dancing on a lek in Utah
S1E1 Great Basin Sage Grouse – Project Upland Podcast

Explore the research of sage grouse and sage habitat in the Great Basin of Utah…

A black labrador retriever swims through the ocean with a duck in its mouth.
Tips And Techniques For Keeping Retrievers Safe In Cold Weather

Prepare you and your dog for success when it comes to staying safe during late…

A Brittany dog with an American woodcock in South Carolina.
Lowcountry – A Project Upland Original Film

A story-driven film about hunting woodcock and clapper rail in the Lowcountry of South Carolina…

A quail hen approaches three eggs in straw.
Tips For Keeping Quail Year-Round

Useful practices for raising domestic quail during all four seasons. When I began researching domestic…

An American Black Duck flies over blue water.
American Black Duck (Anas rubripes): An Elusive Yet Treasured Duck Species

Life history and habitat information about black ducks and the strong culture surrounding them. Life…

Crispy pan-fried pheasant breast served with an arugula and cherry tomato salad and a balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
Pheasant Parmesan Summer Salad

A light, sweet, and savory dish with basil, tomato, homemade vinaigrette, and crispy pheasant breast…

A portrait of a bobwhite quail with an open beak.
Midwestern Bobwhite Quail Conservation: The Time for Action is Now

Two quail biologists encourage private landowners to take advantage of state and federal habitat management…

Two mallards in flight.
When To Pluck And When To Skin Ducks

Helpful tips for deciding whether to pluck or to skin puddle and diver ducks If…

A pot of ravioli filled with braised woodcock, tossed with a butter-sage sauce
Woodcock, Porcini, and Parmigiano Ravioli

Handmade ravioli may be the ultimate comfort food, especially when filled with braised woodcock meat…