The anticipation for October begins weeks and months prior to October 1st. Spurred by a slight chill in the air and the smell of gun oil in the study, visions of game-birds cloud my mind. My attention shifts from sunny summer days on the beach, to long walks through golden grass. The feeling is familiar, … Continue reading October Dreams
Conservation
Mentorship in the Uplands – An Unexpected Journey
Standing there on a brisk morning of the Southern California Quail Opener, I felt the butterflies in my belly flutter about. I always get the jitters before a hunt, especially on the opener, but this time it was different. More intense. Standing across from me in the dark was Omar and Kiara. They were both … Continue reading Mentorship in the Uplands – An Unexpected Journey
A Case for the Masked Bobwhite Quail
Quail populations, in general, have been on the decline for decades in the United States. As human populations have spread onto what was once wild lands, quail and other wildlife have been affected negatively. It's no secret that the loss of habitat has decimated the once abundant numbers of quail that only our grandfathers and their … Continue reading A Case for the Masked Bobwhite Quail
Beginner’s Guide To Upland Hunting – Part 4: The Hunt and After
Excitement and adrenaline. It’s normal. The sleepless 5 hours passed by like molasses on a cold day. The alarm blares and you snap out of bed and hit the alarm before it wakes the grumpy bear sleeping next to you in your bed. 3am! Up and at ‘em! If ever there was an Olympic … Continue reading Beginner’s Guide To Upland Hunting – Part 4: The Hunt and After
No on H.R. 621! Sign the Petition!
The politicians in Washington DC did not waste any time! Rep. Jason Chaffetz is spearheading the diabolical H.R. 621 bill. This bill is designed to allow the Secretary of Interior to sell off federally owned public lands in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Wyoming! This is a major move against western states … Continue reading No on H.R. 621! Sign the Petition!