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
Hunting Culture
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
Not Lost – An Upland Hunting Story
The sweat trickled down the sides of my face and I could also feel a bead of sweat slowly creeping down my back, leaving a moist trail down my spine. It was HOT today. It was the General Quail opener and it was probably hovering right below 100 degrees in sunny Southern California! Almighty! I … Continue reading Not Lost – An Upland Hunting Story
Our Fathers Before Us
My father was always a man of little words, a trait still true today. I could be in the front passenger seat in his truck for an hour and he wouldn't say more than a few words. Every now and then, however, we would just be sitting there and out of the blue, he would … Continue reading Our Fathers Before Us