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
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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
Valley Quail Hunting w/UplandJitsu
https://youtu.be/-wRiETzMtJw Had fun making this little vid with help from my buddy, Dana from MountainSport Airguns. Explored some new areas of California in the pursuit of Valley Quail (and they gave us a run for our money)! Some of the featured products in this video were Kent Cartridge's new Bismuth Upland shells and Jim Matthews Signature Calls … Continue reading Valley Quail Hunting w/UplandJitsu
Upchukar Podcast – UplandJitsu Interview
https://youtu.be/WLagHYDsI_M Here's my recent interview with Travis Warren from the Upchukar Podcast! We talk about hunting in California, hunting without a dog and Ithaca 37's, among other things! Give it a listen!
Heritage: An Upland Hunting Story
My daughter was nearly a year old during the 2016/2017 California General Quail Season opener. I was nervous leaving my wife behind with her. We hadn't gone out or done much since the day she was born, and I felt a little guilty taking off for a couple days to chase after some quail. I … Continue reading Heritage: An Upland Hunting Story