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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. Use code PU20 for 20% off onX Hunt at onxhunt.com . Now is the time to break in your boots for the season ahead. Learn more at IrishSetter.com , or try on a pair...

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. Most upland vests solve problems by adding more pockets, straps, and bulk. At Kilo Upland, every Langhaar Strap Vest is sewn in Deerwood, Minnesota...

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. Use code PU20 for 20% off onxhunt.com . Most upland vests solve problems by adding more pockets, straps, and bulk. At Kilo Upland, every Langhaar Strap Vest is sewn in Deerwood, Minnesota, and weighs just 1.3 pounds. L...

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. Check out Duck Camp's comfortable and practical dove hunting gear at duckcamp.com . Most upland vests solve problems by adding more pockets, straps, and bulk. A...

This article was originally published in the summer 2026 issue of Project Upland Magazine.  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. Most upland vests solve problems by adding...

In this article, biologist Kyle Hedges discusses how you can successfully hunt mourning doves during the early, mid-, and late season. Check out Duck Camp's fall gear at duckcamp.com. Most upland vests solve problems by adding more pockets, straps, and bulk. At Kilo Upland, every Langhaar Strap Vest is sewn in Deerwood, Minnesota, and weighs just 1.3 pounds. Learn more at kiloupland.com/proje...

In this article, James Davis compares and contrasts the Big Three retrieving breeds: Labs, Goldens, and Chesapeakes.  Use code PU20 for 20% off onX Hunt . Most upland vests solve problems by adding more pockets, straps, and bulk. At Kilo Upland, every Langhaar Strap Vest is sewn in Deerwood, Minnesota, and weighs just 1.3 pounds. Learn more at kiloupland.com/projectupland . Read more at projectupl...

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. Protect your hearing at alclair.com . Most upland vests solve problems by adding more pockets...

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 . Check out Duck Camp's hunting and lifestyle gear at duckcamp.com . Most upland vests solve problems by a...

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. Use code PU20 to get 20% off onX Hunt at onxhunt.com. Most upland vests solve problems by adding more pockets, straps, and bulk. At Kilo Upland, every L...

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. Check out Migra's upland loads at migraammunitions.com . Read more at projectupland.com .

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. Check out Duck Camp's awesome gear  duckcamp.com . Read more at projectupland.com .

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 . Use code PU20 to get...

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.  Check out Migra's new upland loads at migraammunitions.com . Read more at projectupland.com .

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. Protect your hearing at alclair.com . Read more at projectupland.com .

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. Prepare for summer at duckcamp.com. Read more at projectupland.com .

In this article, hunting dog historian Craig Koshyk explains how different regions across the globe define "versatility" and use versatile hunting dogs. Use code PU20 for 20% off onX Hunt . Read more at projectupland.com .

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. Check out Migra's upland loads at migraammunitions.com . Read more at projectupland.com .

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. Protect your hearing at alclair.com . Read more at projectupland.com .

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. Check out duckcamp.com . Read more at projectupland.com .

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. Use code UPLAND15 to get 15% off yonderbound.co . Read more at projectupland.com .

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? Use code PU20 to get 20% off onX Hunt at onxhunt.com. Read more at projectupland.com .

In this article, Mike Fitzgerald explores the history of introduced "jackrabbits," or more accurately European hares, in Ontario. Load up on shotgun shells at migraammunitions.com . Read more at projectupland.com .

In this article, Aleah Marcoe, owner and trainer at Backwater Hunting Dogs, writes about what happens during AKC Master Hunter tests. Protect your hearing at alclair.com . Read more at projectupland.com .

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. Check out duckcamp.com . Read more at projectupland.com .