a Sharp-tailed grouse in Wisconsin
Sharp-tailed Grouse of Wisconsin – Firebirds of the Northwest Sands

How the Wisconsin Sharp-tailed Grouse Society Conserves the State’s Sharptails and A Globally Threatened Habitat.…

Dehydrated goose jerky on a wood cutting board with a head of garlic and black peppercorns
How to Make Goose Jerky

Processing and preserving goose meat as jerky is a great way to make protein-rich snacks…

A dog trainer holds a long lead for a dog
Basics of Training Dogs with a Long Lead

Is using long leads to train dogs a relic of the past or a timeless…

Corned pheasant hash with fried egg and red potatoes in a cast iron skillet with an accent of pheasant feathers
Corned Pheasant and Hash

Celebrate St. Patrick’s day with an upland take on a classic holiday meal, substituting pheasant…

A Winchester Model 12 on a bird hunt
Winchester Model 12 Shotgun 

The history, development, and current market value of the iconic American-made pump-action shotgun, the Winchester…

Historical drawing of the Labrador Duck.
The Labrador Duck: A Tale of Modern Extinction

The Labrador Duck, an extinct black and white sea duck once found in North America,…

An English Setter working in a field
English Setter: Characteristics, Abilities, and History

The intelligent and beautiful English Setter is an international phenomenon in the bird dog world…

Sous vide cooked coose breast sliced on a plate with green garnish and a cherry sauce
Sous Vide Canada Goose with Cherry and Chardonnay Beurre Blanc

This goose breast is cooked to perfection and paired with a rich, sweet beurre blanc…

filmmaker Kevin Erdvig with his English Setter grouse hunting
The Point – 10 Years of Project Upland Films

Project Upland celebrates 10 years of filmmaking and the evolution of those who tell your…

A hunting dog pointing during a NAVHDA utility test
NAVHDA Utility Test – A Complete Overview

A look at the NAVHDA Utility Test, including test events, scoring, preparation, and what to…

Historic etching of two duck hunters shooting ducks from a sink box
History of the Sinkbox

Explore the rich history of sinkboxes, from their construction and purpose to their use, throughout…

Roasted whole quail on a bed of lettuce for a Mediterranean inspired fattoush salad
Roasted Quail Fattoush Salad

Explore fresh and healthy wild game dishes like this flavorful, Mediterranean-inspired salad that is versatile…

Gambel's quail with chicks in the Southwest
How Rainfall Influences Quail Populations

Explore how rainfall, or lack thereof, influences various quail populations across the United States from…

Hungarian partridges cooking in a tomato broth for cacciatore dish
Hungarian Partridge Alla Cacciatore

Meaning “hunter” in Italian, this simple cacciatore dish with huge flavor is easy to prepare…

Historical illustration of the Large Water Spaniel
Water Spaniels – Origins, Development and Modernization

Explore the fascinating history and evolution of water spaniels, from their origins in the British…

An aerial view of pheasant fest
The 2024 National Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic is Almost Here — Here’s What to Expect

This year’s installment of the largest upland show in America is in Sioux Falls, South…

An Irish Setter hunting dog on point
Irish Setter: Form, Function, and History of a Timeless Breed

Discover the Irish Setter, an iconic red hunting dog breed renowned for its distinct characteristics…

Sous Vide Cooking Wild Ducks

Discover the secret to succulent wild duck with our recipe, designed to yield juicier meat…

a painting of dogs believed to have been russian setters
The Russian Setter

Explore the history and story of a curious dog breed that never was. Sprinkled here…

Vietnamese Pheasant Congee known as Rice Porridge in a bowl
Vietnamese Pheasant Congee – Rice Porridge

This authentic Vietnamese rice porridge brings my childhood recipe to life with its silky texture…

An X-ray of a dog showing Gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) or twisted stomach.
Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV) – Twisted Stomach or Bloat in Dogs

GDV, also known as twisted stomach or bloat, disproportionately affects hunting dogs. Here’s what you…