Upland

A german shorthaired pointer with its owner.
Most Popular Bird Dog Breeds of 2024

Exploring the most popular bird dog breeds of the upland hunting community over the years.…

A ringneck pheasant flushes in the snow in the late season.
Late Season Pheasant Hunting Tips

As pheasant hunting moves later into the season, hunting ringnecks requires a little extra effort…

A Guide to Wild Pheasant Hunting in North America

Learn how to hunt pheasants by identifying their habitat, understanding their behavior, and understanding tried-and-true…

Woodcock being pointed by a dog in woodcock habitat
How to Identify American Woodcock Habitat

Learn how to find woodcock habitat in the Northwoods, central and southern states, and along…

A dog retrieves a pheasant in early season.
Tips for Hunting Early Season Pheasants

During the early season, weather, habitat conditions, and hunting pressure impact which cover types pheasants…

A sage grouse in prime sage grouse habitat.
A Field Guide To Sage-Grouse Habitat

Learn how to identify high-quality sage grouse habitat in the western United States. Chasing Greater…

Ryan Busse bird hunting with his dogs in Montana
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 prairie chicken flushes from grasslands in Kansas
A Guide to Greater Prairie-Chicken Hunting in Kansas

Learn how to locate greater prairie-chickens in Kansas’ legendary Flint Hills, Smoky Hills, and High…

Spruce Grouse Hunting In Alaska

Building a new reputation for the overlooked and underrated spruce grouse. Spruce grouse are not…

a group of chukar on rocky terrain
Chukar Partridge – A Rugged, Nonnative Upland Bird

Life history, habitat, range, and native landscape information for the devilish game birds known as…

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…

A hunter walks up on a dog pointing bobwhite quail
A Guide to Wild Bobwhite Quail Hunting

Best practices for preparing and planning your public land bobwhite quail hunting this season Each…

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 bird dog retrieves a pheasant while hunting
Tips on Hunting Pheasant with a Dog

Handling, reading, and trusting your dog go a long way in improving your odds during…

A dog retrieves a pheasant on public lands
Tactics to Increase Public Land Pheasant Hunting Success

Use stealth, pressure, and notetaking to your advantage when hunting public land pheasants this fall…

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…

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.…

The Many Nicknames of the American Woodcock

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

A dog on point while ruffed grouse hunting
How Dogs Develop on Ruffed Grouse – A Guide to Preparing a Dog for Grouse Hunting

Hunting guides and dog trainers share their thoughts on how owners can prepare their bird…

Fly patterns tied with upland bird feathers rest on a table.
Using Upland Bird Feathers for Fly Tying Patterns

Beat the material shortage at the fly shop and learn how to tie five of…

Pheasant being farmed for public lands
Montana to Spend $1 Million Per Year on Pheasant Farming Instead of Habitat

We should be a culture creating a sustainable future for wild birds, not perpetuating the…