The first time I took that old Model 37 out was for a spur of the moment predator hunt back in 2015. Shortly after I took her out that same season for a Spring Turkey hunt. I had just got back into hunting from a short hiatus. By the time I headed out for gobblers … Continue reading Iconic Shotguns of the Uplands: Ithaca 37
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Thankful: Last Day of the Upland Season…
Thankful. Normally that word is not used to describe the last day of the upland season for me. Despite that, I found myself facing the sun and feeling its warmth. I closed my eyes. I am thankful. The final day of the California 2017/18 season ended with us chasing some coveys through BLM public … Continue reading Thankful: Last Day of the Upland Season…
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
The Upland Hunters 2017 Christmas Gift Guide
Christmas 2017 season is in full swing! Hopefully, by now, you have completed the bulk of your Christmas shopping for your family and friends... there may be a handful of people on your list that you still need to get a gift for. Like that mooch of a cousin you only see at a funeral, … Continue reading The Upland Hunters 2017 Christmas Gift Guide
Upland Season Checklist – 2017
I get a lot of questions from new hunters about what gear I carry into the field every season. If you read The Beginner’s Guide to Upland Hunting – Part 2, you may have a good idea of what gear I consider essential on my hunts. Much of the gear I use is affordable or … Continue reading Upland Season Checklist – 2017