projectupland.com On The Go
Project Upland, in our continued effort to serve our community in new and innovative ways while seeking to lower the barriers of entry into upland hunting, is pleased to publish PROJECTUPLAND.COM ON THE GO. In order to make our content easier to access in more diverse ways, we now publish audio versions of our growing library of online written content. It is our hope that, by creating a new pathway to access the materials we produce, we strengthen our community and bring it closer together.
Hunting Sharp-tailed Grouse in Hot Weather: Where to Find Birds
In this article, Frank Loncarich explains that hunting sharptails when it's hot out during the early season narrows down where these birds are found on the landscape.
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Can Hunting Reduce Ruffed Grouse Populations? Additive vs. Compensatory Mortality
This article originally appeared in the winter 2023 issue of Project Upland Magazine.
In this article, Mark Parman explores what research on hunting mortality, season timing, and hunting pressure tells us about ruffed grouse populations.
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How FDR’s New Deal Transformed Waterfowl Conservation
In this article, waterfowl historian R.K. Sawyer explains how Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal helped rescue declining waterfowl populations through the Duck Stamp Act, wildlife refuges, habitat restoration, and a new era of science-based conservation.
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The Canine-Equine Connection: How Hunting Dogs and Horses Aided in the Pursuit of Game Through History
In this article, hunting dog historian Craig Koshyk explores how from medieval hunting traditions to modern field trials, horses and hunting dogs have worked together for centuries.
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The Art of Dove Hunting Solo
In this article, Project Upland's Director of Development Will Newell discusses the best practices for dove hunting solo. Dove hunting alone allows you to avoid the nonsense of September and hunt mourning doves on your own terms.
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The Forgotten 1920s Fight for Federal Public Hunting Lands
This article was originally published in the summer 2026 issue of Project Upland Magazine.Â
In this article, historian R.K. Sawyer explains how, in the 1910s and 1920s, Frederic C. Walcott envisioned federally funded public hunting grounds. What followed was a six-year battle over hunting access, states’ rights, and who should control America’s wildlife.
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Dove Hunting Tips and Tactics for the Entire Season
In this article, biologist Kyle Hedges discusses how you can successfully hunt mourning doves during the early, mid-, and late season.
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Comparing Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, and Chesapeake Bay Retrievers
In this article, James Davis compares and contrasts the Big Three retrieving breeds: Labs, Goldens, and Chesapeakes.Â
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Knocking on Doors: Best Practices for Gaining Private Land Access for Upland Bird Hunting
In this article, Kirk Miller, a Pheasants Forever chapter president with over 35 years of bird hunting experience, discusses how, with the right preparation, approach, and etiquette, asking for permission to hunt private lands can lead to years of exceptional upland bird hunting and lasting relationships.
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The Art of Escutcheon: Engraving Shotgun Stock Ovals
In this article, Erik Jordahl writes about the art of escutcheon, or the engraving of shotgun stock ovals. He also explores whether engraved stock ovals diminish value or complete a story half-told.
This article was originally published in the spring 2026 issue of Project Upland Magazine.
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The New England Cottontail: Life History, Research, and Conservation in a Changing World
In this article, wildlife technician Kendall Schenck writes about the New England cottontail, a rare, native northeastern species that is vulnerable to habitat loss, competition with eastern cottontails, and increasingly variable weather patterns.
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How Small Game Hunting Makes You a Better Big Game Hunter
In this article, Mike Fitzgerald reflects on how learning patience, woodsmanship, awareness, and other skills while small game hunting has built him into a better big game hunter.
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The Offseason Checklist for Bird Hunters
In this article, Mike Fitzgerald breaks down his offseason checklist for bird hunters and reminds us that we should be replacing broken gear, breaking in new hunting boots, shooting our shotguns regularly, and more.
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An International Affair: What a Trip to Germany Taught Me About German Hunting Dogs and the Deutsch Langhaar
In this article, Jennifer Wapenski describes her experiences traveling to Germany to attend an annual hunting dog event: the Schorlemer test. There, she got to witness Deutsch Langhaars in their homeland exhibiting the versatile hunting abilities they're known for around the world.
This article was originally published in the spring 2025 issue of Project Upland Magazine.
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German Hunting Dogs: Understanding Breed Clubs and Testing Systems in North America
In this article, Jennifer Wapenski writes about how the German system of testing and breeding hunting dogs works in North America and how this system provides predictably versatile and reliable gun dogs.Â
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Why Pigeon Hunting Is Perfect for Off-Season Retriever Training
In this article, Chesapeake Bay Retriever enthusiast James Davis explains how his state's year-round, unlimited pigeon season is perfect for summertime hunting and retriever training.
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Why French Pointing Dog Breeds Are Uncommon in North America
In this article, hunting dog historian Craig Koshyk explores why French pointing dog breeds (except for Brittanies and Wirehaired Pointing Griffons) never really took off in America like the German hunting dog breeds did.
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How Versatile Hunting Dogs Are Used Around the World
In this article, hunting dog historian Craig Koshyk explains how different regions across the globe define "versatility" and use versatile hunting dogs.
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Hungarian Partridge Hunting: Why Huns Are the Ultimate Bonus Bird
In this article, upland bird researcher Dave Dahlgren explores why gray partridge—also called Hungarian partridge and Huns—can be so hard to find in agricultural lands and on the range.
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The Elusive Legacy of Pennsylvania’s Sawtimber
In this article, Johnathan Sliski explores Pennsylvania’s sawtimber history and how it reveals how shifting forestry practices created, lost, and may yet restore ruffed grouse habitat.
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Common Puppy Congenital Defects: What to Look for When Buying a Hunting Dog Puppy
In this article, Dr. Dan Breuer, DVM discusses how to spot common congenital defects in puppies and how they may affect health, hunting performance, and breeding decisions.
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Keeping Dogs Safe in Vehicles: Lessons from Crash Tests and Veterinarians
In this article, Gabby Zaldumbide explores how unrestrained dogs becoming projectiles, how kennel doors can fail in car crashes, and how to reduce risk and keep your dog safe in cars.
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Is Burton Spiller the Poet Laureate of Woodcock?
In this article, Andrew Wayment explores Burton Spiller's admiration for the American woodcock captured in his many essays and writings. Burton Spiller has been deemed the Poet Laureate of Ruffed Grouse; could he also be the Poet Laureate of American Woodcock?
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The European Hare in Ontario: Rise and Fall of the Province’s Jackrabbit Population
In this article, Mike Fitzgerald explores the history of introduced "jackrabbits," or more accurately European hares, in Ontario.
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AKC Master Hunter Test: Requirements, Expectations, and Etiquette
In this article, Aleah Marcoe, owner and trainer at Backwater Hunting Dogs, writes about what happens during AKC Master Hunter tests.
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The Last Attwater's Prairie Chickens
In this article, Texas historian R.K. Sawyer writes about how over-hunting and the destruction of Texas’ coastal prairie have driven a 99.98 percent decline in Attwater’s prairie chickens.
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A Different Approach: The Versatile Deutscher Wachtelhund
In this article from the fall 2022 volume of Hunting Dog Confidential, Thomas Appel writes about buying, training, hunting, and testing Quill, his first Deutscher Wachtelhund. The Wachtelhund is a rare German breed known for flushing big and small game species.
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The Hunting Spaniels of New Zealand
In this article, Howard Halliday writes about how in New Zealand, hunting spaniels like English Cockers and Springer Spaniels are used for hunting wild game and field trials.
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How to Conduct a Prescribed Burn for Upland Bird Habitat
In this article, Frank Loncarich and Kyle Hedges explain a step-by-step guide to executing a prescribed burn and common upland bird habitat management burn strategies.
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Prescribed Burn Equipment for Upland Bird Habitat Management
In this article, Kyle Hedges and Frank Loncarich explain the essential tools and equipment needed for conducting prescribed burns.
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Prescribed Burning for Upland Birds: Fire Timing, Intervals, and Habitat Benefits
In this article, biologists Kyle Hedges and Frank Loncarich discuss the impacts of conducting prescribed burns with upland bird habitat in mind. This is Part 1 of a three-part series.
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Islands in the Sky: The Last Holdouts of Southwestern Dusky Grouse
In this article, David Frey writes about how catastrophic wildfire and increasingly warm, dry climates may eliminate dusky grouse in the southern Rockies by 2060.
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Why Cheatgrass Control Matters for Gunnison Sage-grouse Conservation
In this article, Cheatgrass Coordinator Petar Simic writes about how the spread of cheatgrass increases wildfire risk and threatens the native plant communities the Gunnison sage-grouse depends on.
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Shore Hunting Sea Ducks: Tactics for the Great Lakes and Coastal Waters
In this article, Mike Fitzgerald discusses watching the wind, finding feeding areas, and using simple decoy setups to hunt long-tailed ducks, buffleheads, and other big-water species from shore.
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Chukar Home Ranges, Habitat Types, and Plant Communities: A Biologist’s Perspective
In this article, biologist Clint Wirick provides an in-depth, technical look at chukar ecology and how birds use the landscapes they inhabit.
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Buying a Pointing Dog: Comparing Puppies, Started Dogs, and Finished Dogs
In this article, Tracker Gift discusses what new bird dog owners should know about the costs, commitments, and tradeoffs of puppies, started dogs, and finished dogs.
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Hunting Geese From a Pit Blind
In this article, William Murray, who hunted geese from a pit blind for over 30 years, writes about lessons he's learned when it comes to scouting for geese, private land access, decoying birds, shooting, and stewardship.
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Extending Hunting Season: Practical Ways to Stay Afield Longer
In this article, Mike Fitzgerald discusses some ways that he's successfully extended his hunting season by hunting rabbits, hares, and pigeons, and identifying generous season dates and bag limits for overlooked species within a day's drive of his home.
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A Complete Guide to Marsh Hen Hunting: Habitat, Tactics, and Culture
In this article, Patrick Hunter writes about hunting marsh hens, timing the tides, navigating coastal marshes, and understanding the culture of a Southern wingshooting tradition.
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How to Hunt Pressured Pheasants on Public Land
In this article, Kyle Hedges shares strategies for finding and connecting on educated roosters on public lands, including walk-in access areas and CRP fields.
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