They fly from me. Like pieces of my heart and soul. I take aim to reclaim what was mine. Every dead bird in my hand is a reminder of who I once was and a pledge of who I'll be. Yet, as the warmth fades - I realize too that a piece of me also … Continue reading Noble Quail – A Poem
Small Game Hunting
The Upland Hunter’s Gift Guide – Christmas 2019
The Christmas season is here. And that means my wife and all of my family are saying it's hard to shop for me and they are scrambling to find me a proper gift. My jaw drops every time I hear this. Like. Do you guys even know me? I'm the upland hunter in the family! … Continue reading The Upland Hunter’s Gift Guide – Christmas 2019
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