Migratory

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…

Doves and shotgun shells in a corn field
Why I Stopped Shooting Lead at Doves

A thoughtful look at a hunter’s choice to stop hunting doves with lead shot The…

A Virginia rail walking in a swamp
Snipe, Soras and Other Rails: The Misunderstood Birds of September

Get your bird seasons started early with the overlooked game birds of September “They’re just…

A shotgun and shotgun shells on a dove hunt.
What Chokes and Shot Size to Use for Dove Hunting

A look into choosing chokes and shot size as the dove hunting season changes Sept.…

A sora rail on the edge of a water line during hunting season.
Sora Rail Hunting on a Skiff

Sora rail might be one more reason to start this bird season earlier than usual…

A dove flushes after being pushed by a hunter
Walking Up Doves While Hunting

Instead of sitting and waiting try walking up doves on slow days Dove season. You’re…

A snipe about to take flight from a marsh.
Identifying and Locating Snipe Habitat for Hunting

Here is a basic foundation to finding snipe habitat for this bird hunting season Mention…

A Eurasian Collared-Dove sits on a branch
Eurasian Collared-Dove – A Migratory Game Bird Profile

Extra dove hunting opportunities for this non-native species the Eurasian Collared Dove As you might…

A bird dog retrieves a ring neck pheasant.
10 Most Popular and Obscure Upland Game Birds in North America

A look into the most popular upland game birds according to the Project Upland audience…

Two Eurasian Collared Doves after a hunt in the summer
Hunting Eurasian Collared-Dove in the Summers of the United States

Good to eat, year-round seasons, limitless bag limits, the Eurasian collared-dove takes the edge off…

a dove hunter loads a shotgun before the hunt
Choosing a Shotgun for Dove Hunting

Weighing the pros and cons of shotguns for dove hunting Dove hunting is perhaps the…

A white winged dove standing on a branch
White-winged Dove (Zenaida asiatica) – A Migratory Game Bird Profile

How to hunt this flashy and early-migrating species known as the white-winged dove The white-winged…

a murder of crows fly's across a field.
Is Crow Hunting Worth My Time?

Crow hunting is good filler for the down times and despite what we often think…

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…

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…

Woodcock splash on downed leaves in a prime habitat.
Woodcock Splash or Chalk – Identifying Woodcock Droppings

Learn how to identify woodcock splash or chalk as an identifier for prime habitat Walking…

A dove on a rock in public lands.
Dove Hunting Basics for Public Land

Follow these dove hunting basics to shoot enough birds for dinner Too often hunters show…

grouse hunters in a cover in Minnesota with an English Pointer.
Adventure Awaits – A Pineridge Grouse Camp Story

Deep in the grouse covers of Minnesota sits the Pineridge Grouse Camp, known for its…

Two bird hunters in the woods of Quebec.
How to Bird Hunt Quebec – A Non-resident Guide

What does it take to bird hunt Quebec? Quebec, the largest province in Canada, is…