Ring-necked Pheasant

A bird hunter in Utah with his German shorthaired pointers.
Bird Hunting Opportunities in Utah

The Beehive State may or may not have any beehives—but Utah offers plenty of bird…

A bird hunter in Connecticut
Connecticut Small Game and Bird Hunting Seasons and Opportunities

Connecticut offers amazing bird hunting like woodcock and pheasant as well as other small game…

A ruffed grouse with one wing left on for game bird identification.
The Many Regulations and Laws of Transporting Game Birds

Understanding the laws and regulations of transporting upland game birds after hunting. The long-tailed birds…

A mountain quail in California
Bird Hunting in California, Quail, Grouse and More

Take a look at the amazing opportunities for upland and small game hunting in California.…

Marissa Jensen bird hunting in Nebraska
Never too Late – An Adult Onset Hunter Story

It does not matter how old one is, becoming a hunter is a priceless experience…

A rooster pheasant sits in a tree in the winter.
How Tough is a Rooster Pheasant?

The pheasant has earned a reputation as a physically tough bird in the upland community…

A child carries pheasant on a bird hunting trip.
The Rites of a Pheasant Hunting Family

From a childhood of pheasant hunting to revisiting places and memories of a family tradition.…

Old photos of bird hunting as a kid.
Lessons from Growing Up in Fields of Upland Birds

A bird hunter reflects on the moral and life lessons learned in a childhood of…

Pheasant flush out of habitat in the Midwest
How to Identify Pheasant Habitat

Understanding pheasant habitat and how to look for it throughout its range will make you…

A bird dog retrieving a pheasant in South Dakota
South Dakota Pheasant Hunting – A Complete Guide to the Pheasant State

Planning your trip for pheasant hunting in South Dakota – otherwise known as the pheasant…

Hank Shaw on a pheasant hunt in Kansas with Pheasants Forever.
Food and Hunting – A Film on Wild Game Food Writer Hank Shaw

The musings and personal story of upland game chef Hank Shaw For those of you…

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…

A ruffed grouse walking through snow leaving tracks
Understanding Tracks and Other Game Bird Signs

Identifying clues left in the deserts, mountains, uplands and woods when bird hunting “I’ve got…

A pheasant hunter holding a bird with his gun dog.
Using Non-Toxic Ammunition for Pheasants

Steel shot for pheasant hunting and other non-toxic options in an advanced world of modern…

A pheasant hunter shows the shotgun he is using in the field.
How to Choose a Shotgun for Pheasant Hunting

Learning what defines a good pheasant hunting shotgun for you The flash of iridescent color…

A group of male pheasant roosters in a field.
Does a Pheasant Call Work?

Is the pheasant call an upland myth? Locating ring-necked pheasants and then getting them to…

A bird hunter shoots at a veteran pheasant late in the bird season.
Hunting Heavy Pressured Pheasant

Run, hide, or fly: veteran pheasants have a way to avoid hunters that can be…

a bird hunter in Washington state with two ring-necked pheasant
Pheasant Brand – A Pheasant Hunting Film in Washington State

A Project Upland Original Film that highlights the western culture of wild pheasant hunting from…

Bird hunters walking on open sage grouse habitat in Montana with their hunting dogs.
Montana Bird Hunting for Pheasant, Huns, Sharp-tailed Grouse, and More

Upland bird hunting under the big sky of Montana is a beautiful challenge with a…

A bird hunter with a Himalayan Snowcock in Nevada.
Bird Hunting in Nevada for Chukar, Grouse, Himalayan Snowcock, and Quail

Nevada offers a wide range of upland bird hunting opportunities from the iconic Chukar to…

Hunting Washington for Grouse, Quail, Pheasant and More

Northwest knows best — especially when it comes to good quail hunting, forest grouse and…