Best Project Upland Magazine Podcasts (2025)

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Quail or Chickens: Which Domestic Bird is Right For You? 7:53

3d ago7:53

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In this article, Mike Fitzgerald writes about how, depending on your living situation and homesteading goals, chickens or quail may work better for you. Paradigm Sporting Dog offers veterinarian-designed field and truck first aid keeps to keep you and your dog prepared for the unknown. Check out paradigmsportingdog.com. Read more at projectupland.c…

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German Longhaired Pointer (Deutsch Langhaar) Breed Profile 13:36

10d ago13:36

13:36

In this article, Project Upland Director of Operations (and Deustch Langhaar owner) Jennifer Wapenski writes about the history, characteristics, and abilities of the ever-versatile German Longhaired Pointers and Deustch Langhaars. Paradigm Sporting Dog offers veterinarian-designed field and truck first aid keeps to keep you and your dog prepared fo…

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The Evolution of American Woodcock 9:30

17d ago9:30

9:30

In this article, Sage Marshall discusses the leading theories surrounding woodcock evolution in North America. Paradigm Sporting Dog offers veterinarian-designed field and truck first aid keeps to keep you and your dog prepared for the unknown. Check out paradigmsportingdog.com. Read more at projectupland.com.…

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How to Keep Busy During the Bird Hunting Off Season 10:08

24d ago10:08

10:08

In this article, biologist Frank Loncarich recommends that, during the off season, bird hunters become students of the birds through learning basic biology, meteorology, and networking with wildlife professionals. Paradigm Sporting Dog offers veterinarian-designed field and truck first aid keeps to keep you and your dog prepared for the unknown. Ch…

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Foraging for Wild Onions 10:08

1M ago10:08

10:08

In this article, Mark Parman writes about the names, histories, and habitat information for naturally-occurring edible alliums. Paradigm Sporting Dog offers veterinarian-designed field and truck first aid keeps to keep you and your dog prepared for the unknown. Check out paradigmsportingdog.com. Read more at projectupland.com.…

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The New Project Upland Podcast: What Caused the Passenger Pigeon Extinction? 34:23

1M ago34:23

34:23

In this episode, Gabby and AJ talk to Mark Avery, author of A Message from Martha. As a biologist and conservationist, Mark takes us back in time to reconstruct the biology, habitat, and final era of the Passenger Pigeon. The Passenger Pigeon’s extinction is one of the most dramatic extinction stories of the 20th century, resulting in the loss of t…

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Herman Alofs’ Invention Of The Reloading Magazine 7:48

1M ago7:48

7:48

In this article, Craig Mitchell writes about one metalworker who, 100 years ago, enabled post-Great Depression hunters to reload efficiently without purchasing a pump-action shotgun. Paradigm Sporting Dog offers veterinarian-designed field and truck first aid keeps to keep you and your dog prepared for the unknown. Check out paradigmsportingdog.com…

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The Designation of National Monuments and Their Impact on Public Lands 17:52

1M ago17:52

17:52

In this article, A.J. DeRosa discusses the origin and history of the Antiquities Act as well as the powers U.S. presidents have when it comes to designating (or removing) national monuments. Paradigm Sporting Dog offers veterinarian-designed field and truck first aid keeps to keep you and your dog prepared for the unknown. Check out paradigmsportin…

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Raising Domestic Quail For Profit 7:34

2M ago7:34

7:34

In this article, Mike Fitzgerald shares about how he financially benefits from raising coturnix quail. Paradigm Sporting Dog offers veterinarian-designed field and truck first aid keeps to keep you and your dog prepared for the unknown. Check out paradigmsportingdog.com. Read more at projectupland.com.…

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What’s Limiting Eastern Ruffed Grouse Populations? 19:07

2M ago19:07

19:07

In this article, Gary Norman offers insights from his career as a ruffed grouse biologist on the factors impacting eastern ruffed grouse survival. Due to an editorial error, the second half of Gary's original article was not included in this episode's initial publication. As of 3/24, we have updated this podcast episode to include his article in it…

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Trial by Fire: The Loss and Potential Recovery of Ruffed Grouse Habitat in Virginia 17:06

2M ago17:06

17:06

In this article, Ryan Dawson writes about ruffed grouse populations and habitat in Virginia and how fire may just be what southeastern forests need to recover Appalachian ruffed grouse. This article originally appeared in the winter 2024 issue of Project Upland Magazine. Read more at projectupland.com.…

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Tips For Keeping Quail Year-Round 7:48

2M ago7:48

7:48

In this article, Mike Fitzgerald explains useful practices for raising domestic quail during all four seasons. Check out Mike's recipe for pickled quail here! Read more at projectupland.com. Read more at projectupland.com.By Project Upland Magazine

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Midwestern Bobwhite Quail Conservation: The Time For Action Is Now 16:10

2M ago16:10

16:10

In this episode of Project Upland On The Go, two quail biologists encourage private landowners to take advantage of state and federal habitat management assistance. This story was originally published in the Fall 2024 issue of Project Upland Magazine. Subscribe to Project Upland Magazine and find more articles like this at projectupland.com. Read m…

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Stand Hunting Rabbits and Hares 10:17

3M ago10:17

10:17

When I say stand hunting, I’m not referring to sitting in a deer stand and waiting for rabbits to show up. (Unless you always see rabbits from your deer stand, in which case, do that!) Instead, I’m talking about setting up within gun range of excellent rabbit cover that is impossible to flush rabbits from and waiting for them to emerge. Ambush hunt…

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A Complete Guide to Late Season Snowshoe Hare Hunting 10:40

3M ago10:40

10:40

Late season snowshoe hare hunting is a bit different than early season snowshoe hunting. Here are a few pointers for adding a hare or two to your game bag during the tail end of winter. Read more at projectupland.com.By Project Upland Magazine

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The Complete Weimaraner History, Profile, and Hunting Dog Story 36:44

3M ago36:44

36:44

The official history of the Weimaraner begins on June 22, 1897 when a club for the “pure breeding of the silver-grey Weimaraner pointing dog” was formed in Erfurt, Germany. The breed’s development since that time is relatively well documented. The historical record from before that time is much less clear. And since the further back it goes, the fu…

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Paws To Peaks Rescue: A Nonprofit Dedicated To Rehoming Bird Dogs 8:24

3M ago8:24

8:24

Gina Deem was a nursing student in Bozeman, Montana when she adopted her first hunting dog in 2014. At the time, she wasn’t a hunter, but her then-boyfriend was. “He said, ‘If we’re going to get a dog, we’re going to get a bird dog. And that bird dog’s going to be a German Shorthair,’” she recalls. Aware of how many dogs were in shelters, Deem want…

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How English is the English Setter? 14:45

3M ago14:45

14:45

So how English is the English setter? In some ways, the answer is ‘not very much.’ In terms of numbers, looks and working style the breed is now more American, more Italian, more international than it is English. However, the English setter is, and always will be, quintessentially English. Refined over time by brilliant, industrious people, the Eng…

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FDA-Approved QuailGuard Treats Cecal Worms And Eyeworms In Wild Bobwhite Quail 15:13

3M ago15:13

15:13

For bird enthusiasts, hearing about the negative impacts of habitat loss on bobwhite quail isn’t anything new. In fact, this issue have been largely blamed for North America’s shrinking bobwhite population. However, parasites may have a larger effect on wild quail than previously thought, especially in Texas and Oklahoma. “Something happened,” said…

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How to Keep a Hunting Dog Conditioned in the Winter 15:28

3M ago15:28

15:28

For many of us in the northern snow-covered hills of the United States, hunting season is shortly coming to an end—if not already. Green rolling pastures have now been replaced by a tundra; the woodcock have all traveled down to warmer, worm-filled bayous; and the grouse are retreating to the treetops. Now entering your home, you will likely be met…

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Introduction to Hunting American Coot 8:20

4M ago8:20

8:20

I heard the jokes about water swatting American coots long before I became a licensed hunter. But when I finally took up waterfowl hunting, I discovered that the humor surrounding coots was actually a well-placed sentry guarding a well-kept secret: American coot is delicious. Read more at projectupland.com.…

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How to Prepare for a New Puppy 9:00

4M ago9:00

9:00

You’ve done your research, picked the ideal dog breed, selected a reputable breeder, and now have a much-anticipated date circled on your calendar. Your new puppy will soon arrive in your home, full of unbridled potential and the uncanny ability to create chaos wherever it goes. The weeks before the new pup arrives are the best time to gather suppl…

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Guide to Hunting Gambel’s and Scaled Quail In Arizona 11:49

4M ago11:49

11:49

My first experience with Arizona quail occurred as a covey of about 30 Gambel’s quail raced across the public two-track road before us, sprinting to a pond to get water. Not believing our luck, I pulled the truck over. My father, James, and buddy, Kyle Hedges, helped me boot up three dogs. While the process took about 20 minutes, we were confident …

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The Curly-Coated Retriever 24:49

4M ago24:49

24:49

If you were to ask a bird or rabbit hunter in nineteenth century England which dog he would prefer to accompany him, the answer was often a Curly-Coated Retriever. That may surprise you, given the rarity of the Curly today. Hunters in the 1800s knew the Curly-Coat as a persevering, talented, hardy hunting dog who could handle both fur and feather i…

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A Guide to the Unofficial Kansas Grand Slam 11:15

4M ago11:15

11:15

Kansas’ reputation as a classic upland hunting state has long been known. Bobwhite quail hunting here is legendary during boom years and remains solid during average years. While pheasant hunting in Kansas has decreased over the last few years due to habitat loss, the state is still consistently among the top three to four states for roosters. Addi…

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Origins of the German Shorthaired Pointer 19:55

4M ago19:55

19:55

One hundred and fifty years ago, the people of Germany struggled to create a united nation out of a patchwork of tiny kingdoms, city-states, and fiefdoms. Around the same time, german hunters also struggled to create a national breed of short-haired pointing dog. Eventually, both goals were realized. Today, Germany is a rich and united republic and…

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Hunting Late Season Prairie Chickens 8:54

4M ago8:54

8:54

The Kansas Flint Hills prairie rose 100 feet above the low-lying soybean field I was hunting. Each day, two groups of greater prairie-chickens screamed down from the grasslands and into the field to feed at unbelievable speeds. I had these birds dialed in; I knew exactly which electric pole they flew past every morning. I was set up well before daw…

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The Word “Setter” Does Not Mean What We Think It Does 25:50

4M ago25:50

25:50

While people will always disagree about which breed is the “handsomest and perhaps the most generous,” everyone agrees that trying to follow all the twists and turns of the setter’s creation story is more or less impossible. But that doesn’t mean we can’t learn something more about them by taking a look at some of the more interesting, and even sur…

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Decoying Diver Ducks On A Budget 8:22

5M ago8:22

8:22

When I started hunting waterfowl, diver ducks seemed like the most expensive birds to target. YouTube videos worsened this impression. Everyone seemed to be hunting from extravagant blinds while utilizing an infinite number of bluebill and redhead decoys. It was baffling! How was a hunter on a limited budget supposed to compete with that? The truth…

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Bracco Italiano Dog Breed Information, History, Function, and More 19:07

5M ago19:07

19:07

On a sunny day on the fall of 1990, I was aboard a train traveling through the beautiful countryside of northern Italy. As I watched the rich, green valley of the Po River pass by my window, I was reminded of an area where I hunt ruffed grouse near my home in Manitoba. I couldn’t help wondering what kind of game could be hiding in the root crops an…

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Hunting Southeastern American Woodcock 9:44

5M ago9:44

9:44

In the southeast, by mid-December, most hunters turn their attention away from whitetail deer and solely focus on waterfowl hunting. Wood ducks and Canadian geese can be found anywhere there’s water. Many folks decoy puddle ducks and divers on the coastal plains, and lakes offer great opportunities for mallards and teal. But there is one migratory …

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Pudelpointer – Dog Breed Form, Function, History, and More 13:38

5M ago13:38

13:38

Until the mid-1800s, no one set out to create a rough-haired breed from scratch by systematically crossing dogs with different coat types. But the idea of deliberate crosses had been around since at least 1825 when Freiherr (Baron) v. d. Borch wrote in Yearbook for Forest Men, Hunters and Friends of Hunting, “It is noteworthy that crossing the pude…

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Guide to Early Season Snowshoe Hare Hunting 8:17

5M ago8:17

8:17

Nothing gets my blood flowing more than hunting upland birds in November and accidentally flushing a snowshoe hare. Each fall, early season snowshoe hare hunting catches me off guard. Seldom am I ready for those first wild flushes that mark the beginning of hare season. Snowshoes are commonly found in the same places as ruffed grouse and spruce gro…

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Most Popular Bird Dog Breeds of 2024 16:07

5M ago16:07

16:07

Project Upland’s annual North American Upland Bird Hunting Survey ended earlier this year. What better way to share our data than by starting a brawl over the most popular bird dog breeds? The hunting dog world is full of personal biases, and our survey results reflected our community’s diverse preferences. When asked, “What type of hunting dogs do…

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Tips for Late Season Pheasant Hunting 11:20

5M ago11:20

11:20

Late-season ringneck hunting isn’t as glorious as opening weekend. Gone are the early season’s young, short-tailed roosters that make up most hunters’ game bags. Long marches across tall grasses or freshly cut crop fields no longer result in dozens of flushes and easy shots for walkers and blockers alike. Rarely do birds hold for solid points, allo…

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Learn the History of the Irish Red Setter 20:39

5M ago20:39

20:39

The Irish Setter, like many dog breeds, has a history filled with complex twists and turns that have shaped the dog we love today. Irish Setters descend from the same rootstock that gave rise to all the setter breeds, but there is good reason to believe they may be the oldest of them all. The spaniels that became setting dogs were in Ireland since …

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A Guide to Hunting Black Ducks 13:29

5M ago13:29

13:29

When hunting in black duck country, a thermos full of coffee is mandatory—not for the caffeine or warmth but to keep your spirits up. On the marshes where black ducks live, they make up the bulk of every bird you see. The problem is, they want nothing to do with you. Of the over two dozen duck species that migrate along the Atlantic Flyway, the bla…

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The Difference Between a Deutsch-Drahthaar and a German Wirehaired Pointer 13:06

6M ago13:06

13:06

Our modern hunting dog breeds have been around for roughly 150 years and, in that time, people have created countless divisions based on politics, preferences, and differing opinions on the best way to create the perfect hunting dog. These divisions yielded a broad spectrum of options when it comes to choosing a hunting dog that works best for you.…

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A Guide to Wild Pheasant Hunting in North America 13:17

6M ago13:17

13:17

Despite being exotic to North America, the ring-necked pheasant has supplanted our native gamebirds as the most popular species to hunt among the upland hunting populace. Pheasants are abundant, meaty, found over a large range, and just so darn charismatic. Even the most ardent quail or grouse lover must admit few birds can match the beauty and she…

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How Dogs Develop on Ruffed Grouse 14:19

6M ago14:19

14:19

Depending on how you choose to look at it, my very first day in the Maine grouse woods with Lincoln was either an embarrassment of riches, or just an embarrassment. I had only bagged one ruffed grouse before that trip, the precious end result of miles and miles of hiking in the rough West Virginia mountains a few hours from our home. While I took g…

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How to Identify American Woodcock Habitat 10:13

6M ago10:13

10:13

Most people associate American woodcock with the Northwoods. However, they are common throughout the entire eastern half of the United States over the course of their fall and spring migrations. During the woodcock migration, these plump, bug-eyed brown birds utilize very similar habitat types across each state, albeit habitat that is comprised of …

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Brittany: Breed Characteristics, Abilities, and History 14:14

6M ago14:14

14:14

Brittanies are the fulfillment of a French dream to build a better bird dog. I am sure that if those old braconniers from La Bretagne could see the breed today, they would be thrilled to know that Brittanies have conquered the world. I’ve seen Brittanies in European trials. I’ve shot roosters and ruffed grouse over Sporty, Bandit, and Buster, three…

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Golden Retrievers: Hunting Abilities, Characteristics, and Training 14:30

6M ago14:30

14:30

Field goldens typify these traits and more. For instance, field goldens have all the affection of a show golden, but with the sky-watching, duck-loving, cold-water-plunging nature of a lab. Field goldens don’t lumber. They glide like a German Shorthair. Their thick necks and brawny shoulders taper down into sleek frames like that of a cheetah. Unli…

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How Public Land Bobwhite Quail Shift Patterns 12:38

6M ago12:38

12:38

Have you ever returned to a quail hunting spot later in the season and failed to find the birds that provided such a great hunt just weeks before? Whether it’s a public wildlife area, a Walk-In Hunting Area (WIHA) in Kansas, or any other type of publicly accessible property in whatever state, there are definitely strategies that hunters should cons…

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Complete Guide to Chukar Hunting 12:26

6M ago12:26

12:26

Perhaps no upland game bird embodies the ruggedness of western hunting better than the chukar. They inhabit the wild, mountainous terrain that defines the vast wilderness of the Great Basin, the high desert, and the inland northwest—places where water is scarce and survival depends on adaptation to the harsh environment. Because of the physical cha…

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Tips for Hunting Early Season Pheasants 10:04

6M ago10:04

10:04

Thousands of hunters venture afield across the Midwest on the opening weekend of pheasant season. Opening weekend is a tradition, and regardless of the state agency’s pheasant population reports, hunters head out in pursuit of wily roosters. Although, in the case of opening weekend, plenty of roosters have yet to reach the status of “wily.” The fac…

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Understanding the Fall Woodcock Migration 25:57

7M ago25:57

25:57

We sat on the tailgate of my pickup overlooking a cover we had just hunted on a late October day as the sunset. The whistling sound of woodcock wings began while the sky still held mute signs of the sun hidden behind the mountains. We counted the birds with excitement. One after another, a tangle of “there is another” and “here comes two” was compl…

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Tips For Taking Toddlers Hunting 10:22

7M ago10:22

10:22

One of the most important things I have found while navigating the wilderness with a toddler in tow is involving them in the activity. No, this doesn’t mean having your toddler go and retrieve birds for you. Instead, it means something as simple as listening to different songbirds while hunting and asking, “Did you hear that?” or identifying differ…

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Defining a Grouse Gun – A Shotgun of Specialist Function 14:39

7M ago14:39

14:39

What makes an ideal grouse gun, or what Gene Hill would call “a gun of specialist function?” Does action type matter? What about gauge? How does the environment play into it? How has the modernization of gun-making changed grouse guns? How different is a grouse gun from a clays gun? How different is a gun built for ruffed grouse hunting versus shot…

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Are Dog Bells a Hindrance in Ruffed Grouse Hunting? 15:36

7M ago15:36

15:36

Birds primarily rely on sight and sound to evade predators. We know that ruffed grouse are far more jumpy in high winds because their hearing is impaired. Living in dense cover has heightened their dependence on sound. In my opinion, their sense of hearing is often greater than sight. When we factor in transgenerational stress inheritance, we gain …

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