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projectupland.com On The GoHow to Use Social Media to Effectively Advocate for Public Lands and ConservationIn this article, Mandy Carlstrom and AJ DeRosa discuss some key strategies for using social media to advocate more effectively for public lands, science, and conservation through First Amendment rights on official accounts.Here's a link to the article on projectupland.com. The authors provided links to key senators' Instagram accounts, making it easy to drop civil yet informed comments on your senator's official social media.Read more at projectupland.com.
2025-06-2309 min
projectupland.com On The GoTips For Keeping Quail Year-RoundIn this article, Mike Fitzgerald explains useful practices for raising domestic quail during all four seasons. Check out Mike's recipe for pickled quail here! Read more at projectupland.com.Read more at projectupland.com.
2025-02-2407 min
projectupland.com On The GoMidwestern Bobwhite Quail Conservation: The Time For Action Is NowIn this episode of Project Upland On The Go, two quail biologists encourage private landowners to take advantage of state and federal habitat management assistance. This story was originally published in the Fall 2024 issue of Project Upland Magazine. Subscribe to Project Upland Magazine and find more articles like this at projectupland.com.Read more at projectupland.com.
2025-02-1716 min
projectupland.com On The GoHow to Keep a Hunting Dog Conditioned in the WinterFor many of us in the northern snow-covered hills of the United States, hunting season is shortly coming to an end—if not already. Green rolling pastures have now been replaced by a tundra; the woodcock have all traveled down to warmer, worm-filled bayous; and the grouse are retreating to the treetops. Now entering your home, you will likely be met by familiar eyes: your hunting dog staring back at you for a sign that you are gearing up for a hunt. As your dog realizes that you are settling in for the evening, you can see its di...
2025-01-1915 min
Farm DogEp. 103: Dogs for upland hunting 101 (Jennifer Wapinski - rebroadcast)Jennifer Wapinski, Project Upland
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2024-11-121h 06
projectupland.com On The GoHow Dogs Develop on Ruffed GrouseDepending on how you choose to look at it, my very first day in the Maine grouse woods with Lincoln was either an embarrassment of riches, or just an embarrassment. I had only bagged one ruffed grouse before that trip, the precious end result of miles and miles of hiking in the rough West Virginia mountains a few hours from our home. While I took great pride in the challenge, I decided that we needed to get ourselves to a place where the grouse contact was just a little less other-worldly and a lot less rare.Read more...
2024-11-1114 min
Hound PodCast: Double U Hunting SupplyGun Shy Dogs and Pre-Hunting PrepProject upland contributor and trainer, Jason Carter from Merrymeeting Kennels teaches us training techniques to help gun-shy dogs overcome fear. Heath also gets Jason to talk about his latest article in Project Upland Magazine about conditioning your dog for hunting season. This is a great episode you’re not going to want to miss.Merrymeeting Kennels/Jason Carter projectupland.com/hunting-dogs/how-to-condition-a-dog/IG - heathhyatt147FB Heath HyattYoutube - Heath Hyatt Follow our Sponsors:Inukshuk DarkenergyOnX Double U Hunt...
2024-11-0649 min
projectupland.com On The GoBrittany: Breed Characteristics, Abilities, and HistoryBrittanies are the fulfillment of a French dream to build a better bird dog. I am sure that if those old braconniers from La Bretagne could see the breed today, they would be thrilled to know that Brittanies have conquered the world. I’ve seen Brittanies in European trials. I’ve shot roosters and ruffed grouse over Sporty, Bandit, and Buster, three tremendous Brittanies owned by a good friend. I’ve spoken at length with Brittany owners and breeders and some of the best trainers in the world. The more I learn about the breed, the more I admire it...
2024-11-0114 min
projectupland.com On The GoGolden Retrievers: Hunting Abilities, Characteristics, and TrainingField goldens typify these traits and more. For instance, field goldens have all the affection of a show golden, but with the sky-watching, duck-loving, cold-water-plunging nature of a lab. Field goldens don’t lumber. They glide like a German Shorthair. Their thick necks and brawny shoulders taper down into sleek frames like that of a cheetah. Unlike a show golden’s flat white coat, field goldens have much shorter, insulated, honey-colored fur, ideal for camouflage in winter sedge. Underneath all that hide and muscle lies the high drive and birdy instinct required to brave freezing temperatures. Top it off with...
2024-10-2914 min
projectupland.com On The GoHow Public Land Bobwhite Quail Shift PatternsHave you ever returned to a quail hunting spot later in the season and failed to find the birds that provided such a great hunt just weeks before? Whether it’s a public wildlife area, a Walk-In Hunting Area (WIHA) in Kansas, or any other type of publicly accessible property in whatever state, there are definitely strategies that hunters should consider, especially when pursuing bobwhite quail. Fellow wildlife biologist Frank Loncarich and I spend many days afield together each year chasing quail, and most of our trips involve some type of public land. Over the course of our lives...
2024-10-2612 min
projectupland.com On The GoComplete Guide to Chukar HuntingPerhaps no upland game bird embodies the ruggedness of western hunting better than the chukar. They inhabit the wild, mountainous terrain that defines the vast wilderness of the Great Basin, the high desert, and the inland northwest—places where water is scarce and survival depends on adaptation to the harsh environment. Because of the physical challenges associated with reaching chukar habitat, a certain element of machismo and bro-culture has come to define the subculture of chukar hunting. It’s basically the CrossFit of the upland world. Chukar hunting isn’t an easy stroll through a cut wheat field...
2024-10-2212 min
projectupland.com On The GoTips for Hunting Early Season PheasantsThousands of hunters venture afield across the Midwest on the opening weekend of pheasant season. Opening weekend is a tradition, and regardless of the state agency’s pheasant population reports, hunters head out in pursuit of wily roosters. Although, in the case of opening weekend, plenty of roosters have yet to reach the status of “wily.” The fact that early season roosters have yet to be educated on our hunting techniques doesn’t mean opening weekend guarantees limits of the colorful imported game bird. However, it certainly increases the likelihood of success when compared to the late season.
2024-10-2010 minprojectupland.com On The GoUnderstanding the Fall Woodcock MigrationWe sat on the tailgate of my pickup overlooking a cover we had just hunted on a late October day as the sunset. The whistling sound of woodcock wings began while the sky still held mute signs of the sun hidden behind the mountains. We counted the birds with excitement. One after another, a tangle of “there is another” and “here comes two” was complemented by big smiles. It did not take long to debate whether they were moving to eat or to migrate. I relish this end-of-hunt tailgate tradition each autumn when the woodcock migration begins. I love w...
2024-10-1426 min
projectupland.com On The GoTips For Taking Toddlers HuntingOne of the most important things I have found while navigating the wilderness with a toddler in tow is involving them in the activity. No, this doesn’t mean having your toddler go and retrieve birds for you. Instead, it means something as simple as listening to different songbirds while hunting and asking, “Did you hear that?” or identifying different trees, mushrooms, or animals. I often find myself narrating a large majority of a hunt when my daughter is on my back. How much of this she can actually hear is debatable, given that she’s wearing hearing pr...
2024-10-0810 min
projectupland.com On The GoDefining a Grouse Gun – A Shotgun of Specialist FunctionWhat makes an ideal grouse gun, or what Gene Hill would call “a gun of specialist function?” Does action type matter? What about gauge? How does the environment play into it? How has the modernization of gun-making changed grouse guns? How different is a grouse gun from a clays gun? How different is a gun built for ruffed grouse hunting versus shotguns used for other wild game? While I don’t have all the answers, I do have theories. Like any evolving tradition, they’re built on the backs of those who came before me.Read more at project...
2024-10-0514 min
projectupland.com On The GoAre Dog Bells a Hindrance in Ruffed Grouse Hunting?Birds primarily rely on sight and sound to evade predators. We know that ruffed grouse are far more jumpy in high winds because their hearing is impaired. Living in dense cover has heightened their dependence on sound. In my opinion, their sense of hearing is often greater than sight. When we factor in transgenerational stress inheritance, we gain insight into sound’s profound impact on ruffed grouse hunting. No matter how good the dog’s work may be, its bell’s jingle alerts grouse. The birds understand the threat, beginning evasive movements well before a dog has a chance to...
2024-10-0115 min
projectupland.com On The GoTargeting Worms with GIS Soil Data to find Woodcock HabitatIf I could smell a bird, walk effortlessly through thick brush, and cover ten times as much ground as the average human, Woodcock hunting would be a breeze. If I had a dog which could do all these things, Woodcock hunting would be even more of a breeze. Unfortunately I can’t smell birds, I’m a slow walker, and I don’t have a dog. The problem is that I’ve grown increasingly fond of hunting American woodcock. I am a dog-less hunter with a young family and limited time to hunt, so pounding the ground...
2024-09-2906 min
projectupland.com On The GoGuide To Choosing Flea And Tick Preventatives For Your DogOne of the most constantly changing topics in the field of veterinary medicine is flea and tick prevention for dogs. Hunting dogs are some of the most exposed and susceptible victims to ectoparasites such as ticks, fleas, mites and other insects. Every year, it is important to purchase preventative products for your dog and to ask your veterinarian what new products are available. In this article, I will discuss the three different types of preventative products and why they are so important to protect your hunting partner. This includes collars, topical treatments, and oral preventatives. I h...
2024-09-2710 min
projectupland.com On The GoImportant Plants for Sharp-tailed GrouseGenerally speaking, grassland grouse are not the most adaptable critters. Both prairie chicken species need large expanses of grassland, while sage grouse must have large expanses of sagebrush to thrive. The one exception to this rule is the sharp-tailed grouse. While generally considered a grassland species, sharpies range from the shrub-scrub grasslands in Wisconsin through the vast prairies of the northern U.S. Great Plains and Canada, culminating in the shrublands of Alaska. That’s a huge geographic range, encompassing a wide variety of habitats, meaning there are lots of plants that are important to sharptails. That said, so...
2024-09-2415 min
projectupland.com On The GoEthics of Bag Limits and Self-Imposed LimitsDuring my childhood in southern New Hampshire, kids competed to shoot a limit of “pa’tridge,” my brother and myself included. I admit, I lost just about every time to my older brother. However, we thought shooting the limit was a good idea. After all, it was the 80s. These birds gave an air of boundless existence. Hunting the droves of ruffed grouse in the Berkshires of Massachusetts when our grandfather was setting up a stand seemed almost too easy. We believed the grouse there and in the woods by my father’s house would be there forever.
2024-09-2219 min
projectupland.com On The GoA Field Guide To Sage-Grouse HabitatSage-grouse need large, connected, and mostly treeless swaths of sagebrush to survive. Without this, sage-grouse cease to exist. It’s that simple. Sage-grouse are what scientists and biologists call a sagebrush obligate species. You can’t have sage-grouse without sage. Sage-grouse occupy western sagebrush (Artemisia sp.) prairies of California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and into the province of Saskatchewan. Although sage-grouse still live in all these places, their populations have shrunk. The largest core populations still thrive in Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, Nevada, and Oregon. Uncoincidentally, these are the same states with the mo...
2024-09-1811 min
projectupland.com On The GoA Guide to Hunting Sage GrouseEach September, an inexplicable reverence stirs within me as I patiently await the chance to roam Wyoming’s boundless public lands in pursuit of the bird that holds my heart—the iconic sage grouse. There’s something almost spiritual about stepping into the vast sea of sagebrush and feeling the landscape’s timeless pull. For many hunters, pursuing these majestic birds is a rare, once-in-a-lifetime adventure, often meticulously planned months or years ahead. Preparation and knowledge are key in order to appreciate and succeed in this journey. Sage grouse populations stretch across eleven western states—Wyoming, Col...
2024-09-1319 min
projectupland.com On The GoA Guide to Greater Prairie-Chicken Hunting in KansasRecently, the states of Nebraska and South Dakota have been getting most of the attention from hunters seeking to pursue greater prairie-chickens. This makes a lot of sense, given the good population of birds in these states and the abundance of publicly accessible land available to hunt. However, Kansas has long been a leader in greater prairie-chicken harvest and continues to provide excellent hunting. With a long season and the ability to harvest other species while chasing chickens, you should consider Kansas for your next prairie-chicken hunt.Read more at projectupland.com.
2024-09-1010 min
projectupland.com On The GoThe Ruffed Grouse’s Mysterious “Crazy Flight”It was late September, the Minnesotan air was cool, and Ruffed Grouse were on my mind. We had just thrown our hunting gear in the back of the pickup, ready to head out for a day of chasing dogs through grouse cover, when my cell phone began to vibrate. Normally, I would let it go to voicemail. However, having only just walked out of the camp, my fiancée calling would have meaning. “A grouse just flew through the window and landed on the bed,” Sabrina said with a mix of shock and nervous laughter.Read more...
2024-09-0712 min
projectupland.com On The GoSpruce Grouse Hunting In AlaskaSpruce grouse are not often–if ever–regarded as the King of the Uplands. They suffer a perception forced upon them by those of us accustomed to pursuing ruffed grouse, ring-necked pheasants, sharp-tailed grouse, chukar, or any of the various quail species that inhabit our countrysides. They are renowned for their dim-wittedness, weak flush, and poor culinary experience. They’ve even earned the nickname “Fool Hen,” a moniker that is both well-earned and undeserved. Spruce grouse are so prevalent in Alaska that it can be easy to assume a person can simply go out and shoot one. I know because I’ve...
2024-09-0307 min
projectupland.com On The GoGuide to Hunting Clapper RailsClapper rails don’t sing. They cackle. It’s a guttural call emanating from somewhere deep within each tiny bird that reverberates with enough force to trigger a cascade. Once one rail calls, every rail within earshot erupts into its own chorus. The cacophony sends a ripple through the salt marsh and shatters its peaceful silence like glass. Today, however, there is no peace, and there is no silence. It’s already been shattered. A violent collision of arctic air and Gulf Stream winds just smacked the mid-Atlantic shore. Now, the rails and I are caught knee-deep in the...
2024-08-2715 min
projectupland.com On The GoSix Famous Hunting Dogs in HistoryTo bird dog aficionados, names like Elhew Snakefoot, Count Noble, Shadowoaks Bo, and Manitoba Rap are well known. But to the average person, the names of dogs in our hall of fame mean absolutely nothing at all. But there are a few dogs from hunting breeds that have achieved fame beyond the bird dog world. Let’s have a look at some of the most celebrated among them. Read more at projectupland.com.
2024-08-2016 min
projectupland.com On The GoUnderstanding the Dove Migration: Local Versus Migrant DovesSeptember 1 is one of the most popular hunting dates in the United States. In many states, it’s the opening day of dove season, which is the start of upland hunting for many wing shooting enthusiasts. The United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) sets a range of dates, season lengths, and bag limits that states can choose from to harvest doves. Depending on each state’s latitude, there are advantages to selecting early dates, later dates, or even split dates. September 1 is the earliest the USFWS allows any state to open the season for native doves. The l...
2024-08-1310 min
projectupland.com On The GoHow to Make the Tough Decision to Not Breed Your DogIs it a fuzzy face infatuation that pulls at your heartstrings? Or is it that your dog is a bird-finding machine? For most, it’s probably a combination of the two. When deciding to breed or not to breed, be honest with your motivations. That adorable face comes with heavy liabilities and responsibilities. Unfortunately, the fact that you’re in love with your dog doesn’t necessarily mean it has the genetic traits to better its breed and produce a good hunting dog. There are temperamental, health, and emotional risks when it comes to breeding your dog. Potential...
2024-08-1110 min
projectupland.com On The GoDog Conditioning – Physically Preparing Your Dog for the Rigor of Hunting SeasonA dog conditioned for big runs in the open prairie with relatively flat terrain may not fare as well in the mountains chasing chukar or the thick brambles of the north country chasing ruffed grouse and woodcock. When the training grounds don’t match the hunting conditions, it’s like training for a marathon but running a Tough Mudder instead. The body will eventually adjust, but not before shortened or lost days in the field due to fatigue or injury. Read more at projectupland.com.
2024-08-0613 min
projectupland.com On The GoTeaching Your Dog To HeelGetting a willful, prey-driven hunting dog to heel can be difficult at first. It is one of the most common reasons a handler loses their prize one in the NAVHDA testing system. It’s also one of the reasons owners avoid stimulating environments while walking their dog. The drive within our hunting dogs is the putty from which we play. Because heeling is a drive-based activity, drive can be a benefit or a detriment when it comes to heeling. If done properly, the dog is driven to find its position and its focus is entirely on you. When...
2024-08-0315 min
projectupland.com On The GoMourning Dove (Zenaida macroura): A Feathery MissileDoves are the highest-harvested game bird in the United States, with over 10 million bagged annually. The high harvest rate isn’t surprising, considering dove hunting season is the first hunting season to open for most wing shooters. However, the dove’s widespread range no doubt contributes to the large harvest. They can be found in nearly every state and much of Canada. They breed from the west coast to the east coast, as far north as southeast Alaska and south into Mexico. Such a massive range and the ability to live in urban and rural landscapes have kept the d...
2024-07-3011 min
projectupland.com On The GoThe Importance of Eye Contact During Dog TrainingWhen acting selfishly while playing youth sports, the common phrase “there’s no I in team” was repeatedly thrown around. My coaches insisted I trust others with the ball to develop good teamwork. But giving up the ball didn’t come naturally. I often got “the eye” from my coaches, revealing their disappointment in my lack of team play. They’d use various positive and punitive techniques to get their points across, though eventually, “the eye” was all it took for me to know what needed to be done. Young pups naturally follow a similar journey to learn to obtain ite...
2024-07-2316 minprojectupland.com On The GoTraining and Troubleshooting the Recall Command with DogsThe recall is an extremely important ritual we have with our dogs. When called, the dog quickly and directly finds its position either in front or to our side. It happily and thoughtlessly finds its position, returning as excitedly as it went out and finishing with robotic consistency; something that has been groomed into it since the day it came home. READ: Understanding Timing in Dog Training When properly developed, a dog can’t wait to get to its owner’s side. Even after capturing its most prized possession, a dog with a good recall is las...
2024-07-2114 min
projectupland.com On The GoIntroducing Kids to Upland Bird HuntingLike most parents, I hope my children will share my interests so we can enjoy them together. As a passionate upland hunter, I dream of days spent in the field nurturing their curiosity, instilling a desire for conservation, and fostering a profound respect and appreciation for the game birds we pursue. There’s a special kind of magic and responsibility involved with welcoming young children into the world of upland hunting. I often get asked, “When is the right time?” I believe it depends on many factors, primarily age and maturity, but it’s important to understand there’s no...
2024-07-1613 min
projectupland.com On The GoA Guide to Choosing the Right Load For a Classic Shotgun Vintage shotguns can be particular with the kinds of shotgun shells you put through them. In a world filled with high-velocity, heavy payload shells, the difficulty of finding lighter loads can take away some of the allure of owning a classic. But it shouldn’t stop you. There’s something warm and cozy about hunting with a 50-, 75-, or even 100-year-old shotgun. Only a handful of ammunition manufacturers really make loads like they used to. With the right load, classic guns can work just as well, if not better, than some modern guns today. Whether you’re conside...
2024-07-0910 min
projectupland.com On The GoEdward Laverack: the Father of the English Setter“Suddenly into the middle of the coterie of breeders a bombshell was flung, so startling as to cause a violent upheaval of all the old theories, and a complete revolution in setter breeding, the effects of which have lasted to the present day.” —Walter Baxendale Walter Baxendale’s “bombshell” was a man named Edward Laverack, now universally regarded as the father of the modern English Setter. Little is known about his early life, but as a young man, Laverack was apparently a shoemaker’s apprentice, but where he worked and for whom is not clear. According to Robert Armstrong...
2024-07-0218 min
projectupland.com On The GoNew CDC Dog Import Rules Will Affect Border Crossings and Air TravelIn May of 2024, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced new rules governing dog imports into the United States. The rules are aimed at standardizing the process between countries and preventing the introduction of canine rabies into the U.S., but the broad-sweeping changes will have lasting impacts on breed clubs that depend on imported puppies for genetic diversity as well as dog owners who regularly cross international borders—including Canada. The CDC differentiates between countries considered to be high-risk for rabies and those that are low-risk or rabies-free. Currently, the rules and requi...
2024-06-3011 min
projectupland.com On The GoAre Pinyon Jays the Next Sage Grouse?I can’t help but stare through the conference room’s glass curtain wall, in awe of some of the world’s most productive wetlands on Earth. This morning, the frozen wetlands are blanketed in snow after this winter’s biggest storms pounded the area, which is great for recharging those wetlands later in the year. During spring, summer, and fall, these Great Salt Lake wetlands are so valuable, that they’ve been recognized as being globally important and critical habitat for millions of waterfowl and shorebirds. But we aren’t here to talk about wetlands or shorebirds. It...
2024-06-2415 min
projectupland.com On The GoEnglish Springer Spaniel: Breed Characteristics, Abilities, and HistoryMy first-ever interaction with an English Springer Spaniel was when my wife, Emily, brought one home. When considering which dog breed our first hunting dog should be, we ultimately landed on the one with which Emily was most familiar. She grew up with Springers, and consequently, that is where we landed. At that time, we weren’t aware of the differences between bench and field bred dogs. Perhaps unsurprisingly, as our involvement in bird hunting deepened, so did our knowledge of the breed. Our first dog, Dixie, was most likely a bench bred dog. Bench bred dogs are...
2024-06-1713 min
projectupland.com On The GoHow to Correctly Command Your Dog“Where were you last night?” These words strike fear in nearly all adolescent children. Is the parent simply curious? Was it an ambivalent conversation starter or a knowing and accusatory set up? The answer always lies within the subtle tones, expression, and body language of the parent. The same is true when thinking about the delivery of a command in dog training. It is very important to be cognizant of how we present information to our dogs because they, too, are always studying what we are saying. Know that you can’t hide your emotions within...
2024-06-1411 min
projectupland.com On The GoIntroduction to Force Fetch for Pointing DogsIt’s not quite U.S. domestic politics or dog food, but raise the topic of “force fetch” or its euphemism, “trained retrieve,” and you’ll quickly discover that pointing dog folks have lots of feelings about it. You’ll generally find four camps: a camp of those who say they don’t need it because they don’t need their dog to retrieve but only help them find a downed bird; a “natural retrieve” camp of folks who abhor the idea and claim you don’t need to do it with a good bird dog; a camp of those who say you can’t f...
2024-06-1413 min
projectupland.com On The GoWhat Is An English “Best Gun?”Having dealt with so-called “fine” firearms for decades, the question “What exactly is a ‘best gun?’” comes up a lot. Explaining what a best gun is can be challenging because it’s more of a concept or ethos to building a gun, not something that follows a set of rules or criteria. As such, the term is used quite liberally, especially when it comes to shotguns. Moreover, best quality shotguns made by English gunmakers are rare by any measure, giving them an almost mythical status. This makes the term “best quality” even more abstract.Read more at projectupland.com.
2024-06-1108 min
projectupland.com On The GoSolving Separation Anxiety Issues with DogsAs each year passes, some of us find enough time to raise and finish our dream upland dog. It is an amazing opportunity to have your dog at the ready, all day long, just begging to be educated. Extra time, whether due to retirement or working from home, has inspired many of us to get out there every day and mold our pup into the finest hunting machine. Of course, spending lots of time with a dog can have some unintended consequences, like leaving the dog at home for work, family, friends, and other activities where the...
2024-06-1008 min
projectupland.com On The GoThe Extinct California Wild Turkey: Meleagris CalifornicaDepending on where in the world you’re hunting turkeys, you may be fortunate to see other remarkable wildlife while you sit and hammer on your box or slate call. You may even have one or two curious predatory critters come into your calls, hoping for an easy meal. For many modern turkey species, their main predators are owls, coyotes, and cougars. But what if they were golden eagles, sabertooth tigers, or dire wolves? What about sitting on the edge of a clearing and watching giant ground sloths, mammoths, and mastodons frolic in the early morning mist while...
2024-06-0511 min
projectupland.com On The GoWeaving Whoa Training Into Our Daily RoutinesIf I were to ask you to honestly explain to me your expectations of whoa, what would your answer look like? Would you be okay with the three or four step California roll type whoa, utilizing more than a few commands while throwing in a few choice expletives? You know, the kind of whoa where you turn red while the dog sighs and rolls its eyes at you in that teenage “Are you done?” manner. I find that without guidance, this is the typical whoa we see with new clients. In this article I’d like to shed so...
2024-06-0209 min
projectupland.com On The GoUnderstanding the Stages of Steady Training a DogDogs that have been trained to hold point until the handler arrives will do so partly due to it being cooperative. However, this is mostly due to the dog fearing that if it moves, the bird will fly away. Steadiness comes into play once the dog realizes the presence of its handler. Before initiating the steadiness process, you would have hopefully provided your dog with a hunting season filled with copious amounts of wild bird exposure. Wild bird contacts are unequivocally the best experience you can provide any developing hunting dog. These experiences bolster its drive to fin...
2024-05-2920 min
projectupland.com On The GoWhere to Start in Training with a Bird Dog PuppyYou did your homework, picked the right hunting dog breed, and found the breeder who provided you with the genetic package you dreamt of. On the drive home it hits you. Have I prepared for this new puppy? Now what? How do I start? You own the equivalent of a Ferrari but are unsure how to take it for its first spin without scratching it. Too often, folks are afraid to work with a little pup, and before they know it that cute little bundle of fur and teeth grows up and takes over their lives, chewing through slippers, truck...
2024-05-2611 min
projectupland.com On The GoLlewellin Setter: Characteristics, Training, and Hunting AbilitySetters are incredible dogs that offer a wide diversity of type, hunting tendencies, and coat colors. Although some may be harder or softer than others, and some pups may be slightly more hesitant to retrieve, there are two constants that remain regardless of breed or strain: their beauty and amazing companionship in the field and at home. Llewellin Setters have a bit of a complicated history. Richard Purcell-Llewellin, a figure in the iconic book The Setter, is the father of the Llewellin Setter, dating back to their early years in England. Regardless of their past, there is a...
2024-05-2209 min
projectupland.com On The GoPlace Training in Your HomeSit and stay is a tall order. I don’t know about you, but this is no easy task for me or my bird dogs. Many of us are now quarantined in our homes. I’m sitting here writing this article with four very patient hunting dogs huddled up beside me awaiting anything remotely training related. And so place training is one of the things that can be accomplished at home and even with some help from the kids. If you have ever been waterfowl hunting with a young or developmental gun dog, you know how stressful whining a...
2024-05-1906 min
projectupland.com On The GoRuffed Grouse Drumming – The Mysterious Noise of Northern ForestsThe reverberation of a ruffed grouse drumming during early mornings in spring forests is one of the most magical sounds. When you hear it, it starkly contrasts against all other sounds found in the springtime. Its unique nature provokes human curiosity and admiration. No doubt, that very same feeling we get today is what sparked naturalist John Bartram to write a letter to his home in England in 1750, describing the unusual behavior of a bird he called the Ruffed Heath-Cock.Read more at projectupland.com.
2024-05-1516 minprojectupland.com On The GoWhoa Training on Your Home StaircaseOur bird dog training routine has been completely uprooted, though my dogs are thoroughly enjoying all the extra training. Unfortunately for many people, what would have been the start of training season with friends and professional trainers has now become a stay-at-home DIY situation. Nevertheless, we can take this extra time to get some excellent training drills put together and maybe even include the family in the routines. For starters, we will look at building up one of the most important commands in the pointing dog world – “Whoa.”Read more at projectupland.com.
2024-05-1305 min
projectupland.com On The GoUnderstanding and Flagging in a Bird DogSo what if my dog has a wiggle butt and flags a bit on point? It’s kinda cute and still gets meat to the frying pan. If that’s the case and your dog will efficiently hunt, locate plenty of birds for you and stand point, I would happily agree with you. More often than not, however, it will affect your hunt in some aspect as it’s a symptom of underlying holes in your bird dog training. It could develop into, amongst other things, a restrictive search, blinked retrieves, self hunting, ripping birds, stealing points and retrieves—which not...
2024-05-0509 minprojectupland.com On The GoWhy Hunt With a Vintage Shotgun?Being part of the hunting and shooting industry, I get to try the latest and greatest new guns every year. But when I’m not toting a gun for work, I’m usually carrying a vintage shotgun. My duck and pigeon gun turned 100 this year, and my grouse gun isn’t far behind it. I have a safe full of old pumps, semi-autos, side-by-sides, and over-unders, and I’ll probably never get rid of them. Sure, I’m a sucker for patina, nice engraving, and all of the little things that make an old gun great. But what I love most...
2024-04-3010 min
projectupland.com On The GoLearning to Read a Dog’s Body Language for TrainingI’m sure you noticed that you can’t make a move your bird dog doesn’t notice. It’s kind of creepy at times finding your dog at the door staring at you the moment the thought crosses your mind to go out dog training or hunting, as if they are somehow reading your mind. It’s because they’ve been studying your every move since the day you brought them home. They know things about you that you don’t even realize. They have learned to become a bilingual behaviorist to be able to read you as well as their ow...
2024-04-2517 min
projectupland.com On The GoHand-Carving Turkey Pot Call StrikersSome say the sweetest springtime sounds come from wild turkeys. As many turkey hunters have experienced, real turkeys aren’t always the ones producing that cacophony of yelps. Oftentimes, on crowded small parcels of land, one may be seduced by the sounds emanating from what turns out to be a hungry hunter, not a hen on the prowl. Hunters using turkey calls have tricked birds and humans alike for years.Read more at projectupland.com.
2024-04-2312 min
projectupland.com On The GoTraining to the Character of Your DogBird dog training at its core is behavior modification reliant upon catching your dog in the thought process and being able to read their emotions. Doing so allows us to predict behaviors before they occur, thereby maximizing the potential for learning. Also, the character of the dog at that moment and the behaviors they are exhibiting dictates the amount of pressure required to gain compliance. Pressure comes in various forms. Understanding pressure and how to use it is entirely another article in itself. Basically, pressure can be generated in a variety of ways. Food pressure is when the do...
2024-04-2010 min
projectupland.com On The GoDeveloping a Hunting Dog's Bird Searching and Quartering SkillsHave you ever hunted over a dog with a sixth sense for finding birds? Perhaps the dog had a higher-than-average drive to push out to find game. Or maybe it was highly intelligent and sought the most productive cover. Its exceptional nose could’ve been dialed in. Regardless of the attribute, it must have had a cooperative temperament, trusted its handler’s leadership, and would follow them to the ends of the world. The culmination of all of these characteristics creates a legendary hunting dog. However, the dog knows how to search for a cover in a manner...
2024-04-1714 min
projectupland.com On The GoHow to Make Homemade Maple SyrupThe Ojibwe, the indigenous people of the Great Lakes region, tell a story of how they were starving and aninaatig (sugar maple) fed the tribe with syrup (zhiiwaagamizigan) that gushed forth from its wood. Soon, the people took the gift of sugar from the Creator for granted. They lay under aninaatig all day and just let the syrup drip into their mouths. One day, the trickster Nanabozho saw this and poured water into aninaatig, diluting the syrup into watered-down sap. He wanted the Ojibwe to work for the blessing of maple syrup and make them truly appreciate it...
2024-04-1010 min
projectupland.com On The GoUnderstanding Timing in Dog TrainingThe instant it takes to drop your car keys from your fingertips to the floor is all the time you have to relay a message to your dog that they are a good dog or a bad dog. This is all the time you have to tag a behavior. Anything after that simply leads to confusion and resentment. When you are reward-based bird dog training using food, toys or praise, you must be prepared to reward or correct the dog the very instant it presents either a desirable or undesirable behavior. This requires you to be very attu...
2024-04-0807 min
projectupland.com On The GoChukar Partridge – A Rugged, Nonnative Upland BirdA black slash slices over red-lined eyes, streaks down the breast, and connects at the keel as it cuts across the body of a flashy chukar partridge. Gray-blue feathers blend seamlessly into shades of dust-brown across its breast and back, but not its sides, where chukar apparently took some inspiration from zebras. Besides pheasants, chukars are arguably the most exotic-looking game birds in the United States. These birds have something in common: they didn’t evolve here. Chukar are not native to North America. This bird’s home range spans the Middle East and Asia, including Turkey, Jorda...
2024-04-0212 min
projectupland.com On The GoSpring Woodcock: The Quiet Period and Pointing Dog TrainingThe afternoon sun sat low through the thick cover. It glistened off the saturated ground, small patches of snow still pushing back against the oncoming spring. The sound of my Wirehaired Pointing Griffon’s bell came sharply through the undergrowth, occasionally muted by the splash of water as Grim worked his way back and forth. We had been through this cover multiple times in the past week with no signs of life in the way of game birds. My mind wandered, thinking of how exciting it will be to have American woodcock back on our doorstep after their...
2024-03-2813 min
projectupland.com On The GoRed Grouse Counting in the North Highlands of ScotlandJuly is an exciting month for us, as it signals the approach of our shooting season, which starts on 12 August—known as The Glorious Twelfth—with the opening of the red grouse season. My husband Ronnie and I live on the northwest coast of Scotland with our ten Hungarian Wirehaired Vizslas. They are a huge part of our lives—they share our house and our sofas and are our family. The breed has a lovely temperament and a boundless willingness to please, making them a joy to live and work with. Ronnie and I have been m...
2024-03-2615 min
projectupland.com On The GoHow to Use Dog Treats in TrainingA short while ago, I spoke with a behaviorist friend of mine, Matt McKenny, who also owns versatile hunting dogs. I specifically asked him his thoughts about his relationship with his dog and how behavioral science contributes to his ability to work with, train and calm his dogs. He provided an in-depth perspective of how we use science knowingly — or not — in our training. If you have spent any time in the dog world you are very familiar with the fact that there are many strong debates about using bait. People on either side of this debate are v...
2024-03-2110 min
projectupland.com On The GoSharp-tailed Grouse of Wisconsin – Firebirds of the Northwest SandsDuring my time at Deerfield Elementary School in southern Wisconsin, my fourth-grade teacher taught us about Wisconsin’s geological history. I recall learning about glaciers, the formation of our local drumlins, and how unique the unglaciated driftless area is when it comes to midwestern landscapes. However, I don’t recall Mr. Meyer teaching my class about the endangered sandy pine barrens located in the northwestern part of the state. This habitat type was also formed by glaciers, although they had the opposite effect. This expanse of poor-quality, sandy soils is exactly where the glaciers scraped across the surface...
2024-03-1824 min
projectupland.com On The GoHow to Reset Your Dog in Training“That’s it. I’m sending my dog away to be trained!” So training didn’t go your way today and you are left with an alarmed dog and a bitter taste in your mouth. Hopefully, you called it a day before impacting the trusting relationship you worked so hard to earn. Time for both of you to recover and reset. Take a break, back up and go back to the basics where you both can find success. These are the moments we call “pressure off.” It’s those times where we need to reset the brain for both the tra...
2024-03-1410 min
projectupland.com On The GoBasics of Training Dogs With A Long LeadDog training methodologies are vast. The long lead’s outward appearance may seem to be a relic of training days gone by. And truth be told, for some, they wouldn’t be wrong. With the invention of the e-collar and the now mainstream training approaches of utilizing classical and operant conditioning, many trainers forego the use of the long lead altogether. I’d argue that the long lead is not only relevant today but is also an essential tool in developing new trainers before they touch an e-collar. It reduces the chances of overcorrecting, promotes a connection with your...
2024-03-1109 min
projectupland.com On The GoThe Five Mental States of Dogs in TrainingWhen your dog is in a calm state, they are ready to learn and will do so even if you’re not intending to teach them anything. I was at a sportsman club in Maine chatting it up with folks when my German shorthaired pointer started tugging at the lead. Without much thought I reached in my pocket, called her in and treated her throughout the day. What I had inadvertently done is intermittently reinforced an undesirable behavior of lunging on the lead. The dog learned that if she goes to the end of the lead the doggie Pez dispens...
2024-03-0709 min
projectupland.com On The GoWinchester Model 12 ShotgunSuppose one found themselves reading a newspaper in 1912. The headlines may have read, “New Mexico, Arizona Admitted as 48th and 49th States,” “Titanic Sank on its Maiden Voyage,” and “First Stop Light Invented in Detroit.” Between articles, you might have spotted a Winchester Repeating Firearms announcement for its new shotgun, the Winchester Model 1912. Its sales team coined it “the perfect repeater.” The pump-action shotgun is a staple in the world of American wingshooting. The Winchester Model 12 is among the shooting world’s cast of popular models, and it was bested only by the Remington Model 870 in production numbers. Four years ear...
2024-03-0413 min
projectupland.com On The GoThe Labrador Duck: A Tale of Modern ExtinctionThe Labrador Duck was a beautiful black and white type of sea duck considered the first species of North American birds to go extinct during modern times. The last Labrador Duck to be hunted was shot in 1878 in Elmira, New York. It is presumed that the species went extinct shortly after. The loss of the Labrador duck is not your typical ecological warning about the dangers of over-harvesting, market hunting, or a general lack of conservation, but a reminder of the fragility and interconnectedness of our ecosystems to the flora and fauna that inhabit them. One...
2024-02-2913 min
projectupland.com On The GoEnglish Setter: Characteristics, Abilities, and HistoryThe English Setter was America’s first bird dog. And rightly so; they’re known for being incredible hunting partners regardless of the terrain or quarry. As a result, they have a long history in North America, and evidence of that can be found in classic upland bird hunting texts like The Upland Shooting Life by George Bird Evans. However, this dog breed was originally developed across the Atlantic Ocean in England. Rather ironically, the more time passes, the less English the English Setter has become. “Wildly popular in some regions, more or less unknown in others, they face ex...
2024-02-2612 min
projectupland.com On The GoNova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever in History and TodayNowadays, when we think of duck hunting, we imagine scenes of wing-shooting mallards in a marsh or stubble field. However, before the invention of firearms, ducks were not shot on the wing. They were caught with snares, shot with a bow and arrow or driven into nets. Eventually, techniques were even developed to lure ducks into cages. So for centuries before the invention of the modern shotgun, the main goal of waterfowlers was to get as close as possible to sitting ducks. And even when the first shotguns did appear, they were too heavy and inaccurate to us...
2024-02-2225 min
projectupland.com On The GoIntroducing a Dog to an E-CollarI grew up during what appears today to be the stone age of upland hunting. It’s hard to believe we could simply throw on a bell and go out hunting. Admittedly, there were plenty of frustrating days when the dogs were having a really good time without us. It was just part of the gig back then. We talked to our dogs a lot, constantly commanding to keep them close and if possible, correcting what we could see and more often what we could hear. We were trained to follow the bell and never let it out of he...
2024-02-2019 min
projectupland.com On The GoNAVHDA Utility Test – A Complete OverviewWhen it comes to evaluating hunting dogs—whether for breeding purposes or bragging rights—the methods and philosophies are as varied as hunters themselves. What constitutes a “good” hunting dog, and whose opinion counts? One hunter’s ideal dog could be a terrible match for someone else’s style, and vice versa. Non-competitive hunt tests came about as an attempt to standardize the evaluation of hunting dogs at various levels. The tests aren’t perfect, but they at least provide a consistent measuring stick for assessing the natural and trained skills of a hunting dog. For the versatile pointi...
2024-02-1514 min
projectupland.com On The GoHistory of the SinkboxThe sinkbox was effective for waterfowl hunting because it was flush with the water’s surface and nearly invisible ducks and geese, particularly to the low approach of diving ducks. Its popularity began early, three decades before the Civil War, and it remained a waterfowling tool for over a hundred years. Originating on the North Atlantic Seaboard, its use eventually encompassed all the East Coast states, the Great Lakes, Salt Lake in Utah, and south to Texas and west to California. Market hunters were the first gunners to embrace sinkboxes, and it later spread to the more intrepid of America’s...
2024-02-1335 min
projectupland.com On The GoHow to Prepare a Dog for the VJP TestAs a new owner of a versatile hunting dog, you’ve probably been asked about running in a natural ability or puppy hunt test. Some breeders may request or require that puppy buyers run in a test, while other owners may stumble into the puppy test through local club chapters such as NAVHDA or AKC. For owners of the German-registered breeds—such as the Deutsch Drahthaar, Deutsch Kurzhaar, Deutsch Langhaar, Kleine Munsterlander, and others—the puppy test takes the form of the Verbands-Jugend-Prüfung, or the VJP.Read more at projectupland.com.
2024-02-0817 minFarm DogEp. 59: Dogs for upland bird hunting 101 (Jennifer Wapenski)You love working dogs. You love working with dogs. You can’t imagine how much more work it would take to get your work done without working dogs. With all this work going on, have you ever thought about putting a working dog to work on some recreation? You might just decide to do a little less work and a little more upland hunting. Welcome to Farm Dog.
Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com...
2023-09-101h 06
Due North Outdoors with Natalie Dillon & Travis FrankUpland Bird Hunting – Getting StartedAshley Peters is the Director of Communications and Marketing for the Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society. She’s a conservationist, hunter, and outdoor advocate. Hosts Natalie Dillon and Travis Frank learn about her experience getting started hunting for ruffed grouse and woodcock. Plus, Ashley shares research-based insights regarding conservation and helpful tips for female hunters.
Ashley’s Intro to Grouse Hunting Article: https://projectupland.com/grouse-species/ruffed-grouse-hunting/a-basic-guide-on-how-to-hunt-ruffed-grouse-2/
http://www.duenorthoutdoors.tv
@nattieupnorth | @travis_t_frank | @duenorthoutdoorstv
Presented by Kinetico Water Systems (https://www.kinetico.com/,) Sport...
2022-10-051h 10
The Sporting Life Notebook PodcastEP. 142 | "Finding the End Result" with Chris Christodolou of Ourano Pointers and Charlie Jordan of The Charles Jordan GroupTHE CHARLES JORDAN GROUP MINORITY OUTDOOR ALLIANCE EADY SMITH WEALTH MANAGEMENT EUKANUBA SPORTING DOG BENCHMADE KNIFE COMPANY GEORGIA POWER ONX HUNT - DOGMEN GUNFIGHT by Author and Hunter Ryan Busse Robert Franks- Across the Prairies Current Conservation News To be addressed on a future episode with friend and colleague, AJ DeRosa: https://projectupland.com/hunting-policy/recovering-americas-wildlife-breaking-down-rawa-its-benefits-for-upland-birds/ Archived Conservation News References https://www.cjonline.com/story/news/2021/08/12/lesser-prairie-chicken-caught-between-commerce-conservation-kansas/5508372001/ https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/cop26-climate-summit-intl-11-01-21...
2022-04-091h 26
Outdoor Adventure SeriesEdgar Castillo, Outdoor Enthusiast, Wild Bird Hunter, and Freelance WriterHello everyone, this is Howard Fox, host of the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast. The Outdoor Adventure Series celebrates individuals & families, businesses, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration of the great outdoors. Our guest today is Edgar CastilloEdgar is a recently retired law enforcement officer. He also served in the United States Marine Corps for twelve years. Edgar has a passion for exploring the landscapes in search of wild birds in wild places. He documents his travels across public lands, throughout his home state of Kansas and the greater US...
2021-12-2245 min
Farm DogEp. 11: Your Border Collie is a hunting dog.Craig Koshyk grew up among farm dogs and traveled the world observing and writing about hunting dogs. After diving into the cultures, languages, and practices that produced both types, he found out they're not all that different. Craig will walk us through the common beginnings and shared instincts of hunting breeds and our canine farm hands. Welcome to Farm Dog.
Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or...
2021-10-121h 05
NYC Bowhunting PodcastEp.51: Choppin’ It Up With A.J. DeRosaA.J. DeRosa is a hunter, author (“Urban Deer Complex” & “Urban Deer Complex 2.0”), and founder/creator of Northwoods Collective. He’s also my guest on this episode of WHEN THE HUNT CALLS.
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2021-03-0255 min
Birdshot Podcast#132 | Upland Hunting in Kansas with Brad StefanoniDiscussing upland hunting in Kansas along with habitat restoration on a family farm with Brad Stefanoni. Biologist and frequent contributor to ProjectUpland.com, Brad Stefanoni, joins the show to talk upland hunting in Kansas. As a Kansas native and lifelong upland bird hunter, Brad has fond memories of chasing bobwhite quail, pheasant and prairie chickens in… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-02-031h 13
Hunting Dog ConfidentialUnusual Dog Breeds: Duck Tolling and the Murray River RetrieverIn this episode, we respond to some listener feedback about a couple of more unusual retriever breeds and a strange way of attracting ducks to waiting hunters. First up, we discuss the Murray River Curly-Coated Retriever. A listener from Australia alerted us to this rare landrace which has been used for centuries along the Murray River of South Australia. This dog’s short, strong build and curly, brown coat share many similarities with other breeds developed around the same time. While its exact origin story is unknown, several theories abound. Could it be the result of...
2020-09-1753 min
The Wild HuntsmanEdgar Castillo: Outdoor Writer, Photographer and Upland Bird HunterEdgar Castillo Joins Us!We talk about his incredible Instagram page@hunt_birdzHis outdoor writinghttps://projectupland.com/author/huntbirdz/Upland game bird huntingOur host wonders if he is too old to wear a ballcap
2020-07-0354 min
projectupland.com On The GoHow to Properly Trim Hunting Dog NailsLearn more at: https://projectupland.com/hunting-dogs/hunting-dog-health-and-first-aid/how-to-properly-trim-hunting-dog-nails-2/Read more at projectupland.com.
2020-04-0107 min
projectupland.com On The GoMentoring Hunters in the 21st Century of Technology and IdeasFind out more at: https://projectupland.com/novice-bird-hunter/mentoring-hunters-in-the-21st-century-of-technology-and-ideas-2/Read more at projectupland.com.
2020-03-3008 min
projectupland.com On The GoBird Hunting Opportunities in UtahFind out more at: https://projectupland.com/bird-hunting-by-state/bird-hunting-opportunities-in-utah/Read more at projectupland.com.
2020-03-2708 min
projectupland.com On The GoA Look into Shotguns, Chokes, and Shot Size for Snowshoe Hare HuntingLearn more about hare hunting at: https://projectupland.com/small-game-hunting/rabbit-hunting/a-look-into-shotguns-chokes-and-shot-size-for-snowshoe-hare-hunting-2/Read more at projectupland.com.
2020-03-2507 min
projectupland.com On The GoModernizing Sharp-Tailed Grouse Lek Survey MethodsGet full resources and links at: https://projectupland.com/sharp-tailed-grouse-hunting/modernizing-sharp-tailed-grouse-lek-survey-methods-2/Read more at projectupland.com.
2020-03-2307 min
projectupland.com On The GoA Review of the Franchi Affinity Semiautomatic ShotgunRead More at: https://projectupland.com/shotguns-and-shooting/shotguns/a-review-of-the-franchi-affinity-semiautomatic-shotgun/Read more at projectupland.com.
2020-03-2006 min
The Southern Collective Hunting PodcastRuffed Grouse Hunting | Project Upland | Public Grouse | The Conservation of America's Most Endangered GamebirdHave you ever grouse hunted before? Ever heard or seen a grouse? Did you know that they are fans of Def Leppard?! Me either. However, after this past Saturday, I realized just how badly I want to now. These birds are remarkably gorgeous and live in some of the most beautiful terrains your mind can imagine. I drove up to Thomasville Georgia to attend the Public Grouse Film Tour which is a collaborative effort among Project Upland, RGS, and BHA to highlight the need to conserve a tremendously rich hunting history of the multiple species of Grouse in America. I...
2020-02-101h 33
The Orvis Hunting and Shooting PodcastNick Larson of Project UplandReid and Nick Larson, host of the Project Upland Podcast, discuss the changing face of hunting media, guns, birds, and summer in the North. Nick, a Duluth MN native and avid grouse and woodcock hunter, serves as the brand communications director at Northwoods Collective, a media and marketing company in the outdoor space. The podcast wanders into questions about upland hunting in social media, contemporary print, and the opportunity to straddle the old and the new. Nick is a great guest, and a skilled podcaster himself. Check out Nick's podcast at www.projectupland.com.
2019-07-031h 05
By Land Podcast#81 - Hunting the Himalayan Snow Cock with Matt HardingeText the show!Matt Hardinge is an upland bird hunter, backpacker, photographer, and filmmaker who has found a way to pair bird hunting with backpacking. He joins the podcast to talk about a recent film about a hunt for the elusive Himalayan Snow Cock. We cover everything from what the Snow Cock is, how it was introduced, why it’s so difficult to hunt, and what Pheasants Forever is doing to protect birds of all species so they can flourish as their natural habitat becomes increasingly damaged.Show Notes and Links
2019-06-2456 min
Backcountry Dreaming PodcastLevi Glines and Turkey HuntingTopics discussed:- A brief history of turkey hunting- Trap and transplant- The legend of Boss Tom- Turkey population through the years- How to get the best line of sight on a turkey- When you should and shouldn’t call- How to direct your call- Levi offers tips on dating- Decoys and blinds- How to deal with hens- Preferred arrows for bow hunting turkeys- Pr...
2019-04-031h 02Backcountry Dreaming PodcastLevi Glines and Turkey HuntingTopics discussed:- A brief history of turkey hunting- Trap and transplant- The legend of Boss Tom- Turkey population through the years- How to get the best line of sight on a turkey- When you should and shouldn’t call- How to direct your call- Levi offers tips on dating- Decoys and blinds- How to deal with hens- Preferred arrows for bow hunting turkeys- Pr...
2019-04-031h 02
Backcountry Dreaming PodcastPublic Lands Day with Aaron HebeisenTopics discussed in this episode:- Aaron’s backstory and hunting preferences- Hunting styles - Old vs New- Trends- BHA and the Minnesota Chapter- Public Lands DayFollow Aaron on Instagram!@aaron_hebeisenBHA website:backcountryhunters.orgBHA Minnesota Chapter:minnesota@backcountryhunters.orgCheck out Project Upland and The Bird Hunting Epic Podcastprojectupland.comDo you ha...
2019-02-041h 01Backcountry Dreaming PodcastPublic Lands Day with Aaron HebeisenTopics discussed in this episode:- Aaron’s backstory and hunting preferences- Hunting styles - Old vs New- Trends- BHA and the Minnesota Chapter- Public Lands DayFollow Aaron on Instagram!@aaron_hebeisenBHA website:backcountryhunters.orgBHA Minnesota Chapter:minnesota@backcountryhunters.orgCheck out Project Upland and The Bird Hunting Epic Podcastprojectupland.comDo you ha...
2019-02-041h 01
Birdshot Podcast#11 | Fritz Heller – Ruffed Grouse Hunting with Flushers – Project Upland PodcastOn this week’s episode of the show we are joined by Fritz Heller, Michigan resident and ruffed grouse enthusiast. Fritz recently published an article on ProjectUpland.com, which was the focal point of our conversation, titled The Art Of Ruffed Grouse Hunting With Flushing Dogs. Fritz is an active member of the Ruffed Grouse Society, and has been… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2017-12-261h 07
Life TogetherNo. 32: Why Your Kids Should Learn A TradePeter, Marianne, and Bernard on how manual work is humanizing in a way that knowledge work is not. Includes an interview with Bruderhof member Daniel Hug about his path from academia to weeding leeks in a monastery.
Here are some of the links and references from this episode:
-'Back to Work' by John Waters - https://www.firstthings.com/article/2017/08/back-to-work
-'Shop Class as Soulcraft' by Matthew B. Crawford - http://www.thenewatlantis.com/publications/shop-class-as-soulcraft
-'H Is for Hawk' by Helen Macdonald - http://amzn.to/2edk9iD
-Project Upland - http://www.projectupland.com/
-'All Out War: The...
2017-08-0400 min