Migratory

The Many Nicknames of the American Woodcock

The American Woodcock has a storied history in culture that has resulted in many names…

Snow geese take flight.
Let it Snow: The Story of a Waterfowler’s First Snow Goose Hunt

A long-time waterfowl hunter experiences the thrill of her first light goose hunts, back-to-back tales…

Conservation partners work together on a multi-species project in Elkins, West Virginia.
The Future of Conservation: Interagency Partners Work in Tandem to Protect Multiple Species

In the mountains of West Virginia, three agencies are setting an example by joining forces…

A ruffed grouse sits on a log.
Landmark Legislation of the 117th Congress and Upland Birds

A lot has happened in the first year of the 117th Congress and the Biden…

Two duck hunters wait in flooded timber while duck hunting.
Duck Hunting Tactics for Low-Action States

Not every state is equal when it comes to duck hunting. Explore these tactics if…

A bird hunter holds a woodcock and a shotgun
A Guide to American Woodcock Hunting

Woodcock may be one of the greatest game birds to pursue for those interested in…

A mourning dove in habitat
How to Identify Mourning Dove Habitat

Finding and hunting mourning dove habitat this fall While many people associate the mourning dove…

Doves across a field during the early hunting season
3 Dove Hunting Hacks to Try This Season

Increase your odds dove hunting this season with these clever hacks There are a few…

A snipe wading through mud in a field,
Proper Gear for Snipe Hunting

It does not take much gear to take up snipe hunting I love gear.  There,…

Front cover of the book woodcock shooting
Woodcock Shooting – Edmund Davis’ 1908 Classic in Audio Format

‘Woodcock Shooting’ stands as a timeless classic in upland hunting books and is now available…

Dove hunters walking into a field.
Scouting Bobwhite Quail While Dove Hunting

Pinpointing bobwhite quail while dove hunting can help hunters months down the road Hunters have…

A biologist places a metal band on a woodcock chick
Woodcock Banding – A Behind the Scenes Look at Conservation

The unusual world of woodcock banding in Minnesota with pointing dogs When the north shore…

A flock of doves flying by
A Complete Guide to Dove Hunting

Explore dove hunting tactics, gear, seasons, and more in this complete guide to dove hunting…

Passenger pigeon vintage bird lithograph - James De Kay, Zoology of NY
The Extinction of the Passenger Pigeon

Learning about bird species extinction from the passenger pigeon Unless you’re pretty conservation-minded, you may…

A wilson's snipe during the migration
Tracking the Snipe Migration

A look into snipe hunting and their migration south. Did you know snipe are a…

A Band-Tailed Pigeon off in the distance during hunting season.
Band-Tailed Pigeon – An Overlooked Game Bird Opportunity

The West’s most underrated and least-known game bird The band-tailed pigeon (Patagioenas fasciata) is the…

A woodcock hunter holds a bird in his hands.
The Unrealized Opportunity of Woodcock Hunting in the Central Midwest

Ever consider hunting woodcock in the central Midwest states as they migrate south? When hunters…

A wirehaired pointing griffon retrieves an American woodcock
Do Woodcock Walk and Run from Points?

Exploring the phenomenon of woodcock that decide walking is better than flying. It can be…

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…

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…