Prairie Chicken

A bird dog in the mountains of Colorado
Bird Hunting in Colorado – Grouse, Quail, Chukar, Pheasant, and More

Upland bird hunting in this Rocky Mountain state features a variety of species, habitats, and…

An English cocker retrieves a sharp-tailed grouse while hunting
How to Identify the Difference in Prairie Grouse on the Hunt

Ways to differentiate prairie chickens and sharp-tailed grouse both in the field and in the…

A dog points into the wind
How Wind Affects Birds and Hunting Dogs

Recommendations for pinning birds in the wind across the United States As I set up…

A prairie chicken flushes during a hunting trip
Guide to Hunting Greater Prairie Chickens

Prairie chicken hunting tips, tricks, and advice from an expert After 35 years of bird…

A hunting dog on point while upland bird hunting in North Dakota
North Dakota Upland Hunting Season Dates, License Fees, and More

Embark on a thrilling hunt for grouse and huns amid the serene prairies and rolling…

A Bird hunter walks grasslands in Nebraska.
Upland Hunting in Nebraska: Wild Quail, Prairie Chickens, and More 

Experience Nebraska’s premiere upland bird hunting from grassland bobwhite quail to prairie grouse opportunities. “To…

Hunting pheasant in a corn field with a lab
South Dakota Bird Hunting for Pheasants, Grouse, and More

There’s a good reason why South Dakota is synonymous with bird hunting. Each fall, South…

Recovering America’s Wildlife Act Reintroduced to the 118th Congress

This could be the most important piece of conservation legislation in our lifetime. WASHINGTON, D.C.…

A hunter holds two bobwhite quail.
How to Secure the ‘Unofficial Kansas Grand Slam’

Kansas hosts more upland birds worth hunting than just the major species; learn where to…

Chicken fried prairie chicken sits on a plate with sides.
Chicken Fried Prairie Chicken

Welcome fall with a main course of delicious fried prairie chicken breasts with creamy gravy…

A hunter walks over a hill in a grassland area.
‘North American Grasslands Conservation Act’ Gaining Traction on Capitol Hill

A piece of legislation with large-scale implications currently titled the ‘North American Grasslands Conservation Act’…

Arroz con prairie grouse rests in a cast iron skillet.
Arroz Con Prairie Grouse

A Latin American staple with an upland bird twist, this recipe utilizes the legs of…

A Lesser Prairie Chicken on a lek in Oklahoma
Private Land Management Needed for Lesser Prairie-Chicken’s Future

The recent dual proposal by the US Fish and Wildlife Service to list the iconic…

a close up of North American grassland style grasses
Types of Grasslands in North America

Learn the types of grasses that form the Great Plains and how these ecosystems relate…

A plate of pomodoro topped with medium-rare prairie chicken breast with fresh ingredients in the background
Prairie Chicken Pomodoro

Fresh ingredients with bright flavors pair well with the red meat of the greater prairie…

Raw meat from a greater prairie chicken on a plate
Greater Prairie Chicken Meat: Nutrition, Cooking Tips, and Handling

Learn the basics of greater prairie chicken meat, the typical flavor profile, and techniques for…

Upland meat sticks on a table after dehydrating
Make Upland Bird Meat Sticks for an Easy, Wild Snack

Preserve your upland bird meat into these delicious, easy-to-carry snack strips or sticks This recipe…

A bird hunter looks for prairie chickens in Kansas
E-Scouting for Prairie Chickens

Learn how to use online maps to identify prime habitat and terrain for hunting prairie…

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Upland Stuffed Acorn Squash

This versatile recipe combines upland birds with the best of winter ingredients Aside from cold…

Two prairie chickens fly across a field
Guide to Hunting Prairie Chickens in Kansas

Learn how to hunt the greater prairie chicken in the legendary Flint Hills and Smoky…

a bird hunter using binoculars
Glassing for Upland Birds

Exploring the unorthodox approach of using binoculars for upland bird hunting Somewhere out there in…