The covey flushed. A whir of wings and a cloud of Valley Quail rose from the scrub oak into the clear and bright October sky. The shotgun raised instinctively and with a crack of the muzzle, one of the plump quail descended in a long arch back down to earth. Marking where the bird landed, … Continue reading How to be a Hip-Uplander – The Ultimate Guide to Being a Hipster in the Uplands
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October Dreams
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
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
Choosing Non-Toxic Ammo for Upland Hunting
Whether you agree with it or not, Non-Toxic ammo restrictions are becoming a reality and are picking up steam. For instance, California has completely banned lead ammo, including shot for upland game. Believe it or not, MANY states already have some form of restriction on lead shot for pursuing many types of upland game species … Continue reading Choosing Non-Toxic Ammo for Upland Hunting
Review: Duck Camp’s Bamboo Hoodie Camo Shirt
Duck Camp shotgunned into the wingshooting industry and brought their innovative apparel offerings along with them into the uplands! Despite their name, they offer apparel that caters to waterfowl hunters, turkey hunters and upland hunters alike (you might even find some fishing related apparel on their site as well)! Duck Camp was born out of the … Continue reading Review: Duck Camp’s Bamboo Hoodie Camo Shirt