Upland

The author spends 99.9 percent of his hunting time on DIY trips — for all species — but in his opinion, an outfitted pheasant hunt should be near the top of your bucket list.

Do you have trouble missing gimme shots on pheasants, quail or grouse? Here’s how to improve your upland hunting shooting skills before opening day.

Doubling down on a Nebraska multi-species bird hunt requires a prime location and a double dose of specialized gear.

The Dogtra Pathfinder combines GPS/e-collar and smartphone technology, providing a more intelligent and responsive way to track and train dogs.

When scaled quail are scarce, an empty-handed hunter can always find fried eggs and beans in New Mexico's old railroad towns.

Donald Jr. and Eric recently pheasant hunted in rural Iowa, attempting to help their father gain support from outdoor enthusiasts before the all-important caucus.

Benelli's first double-barrel shotgun delivers tough hunting reliability with the refinement of a European sports car.

Nebraska is getting a $1.35 million federal grant to help expand hunters' access to private land in the state. USDA has given out $20 million in grants.

The transition from training to hunting is the biggest step your dog will take. Here's how to move him from bumpers to birds to real in-the-field hunting.

The Department of Natural Resources says its pheasant index, as measured by roadside counts, is 33 percent higher than it was last year. The DNR says its August roadside survey calculated 40.7 pheasants per 100 miles of roadside driven.

— Pheasant hunters in South Dakota should have a better hunting season this year thanks to an estimated 42 percent jump in the number of birds.

The increase is due to an improved pheasant production year last spring and a mild winter. The higher numbers will lead to a nice breeding population.

The ideal shotgun for quail hunting is light and fast-pointing, but big enough to handle the occasional flushing pheasant or chukar if that's an option where you hunt.

That paper fishing and hunting license will soon be as old school as fishing creels and metal deer tags.

Think about taking a kid or an adult who hasn’t hunted before the next time you go hunting. There are programs available to make it easier to take someone hunting for the first time.

The first phase of the ban will begin this summer and requires non-lead ammo be used for all hunting on California’s state-run wildlife areas and reserves. Lead ammunition was already banned in the state’s condor areas, but beginning in July, no lead ammo will be permitted on California Department of Fish and Wildlife areas.

One-of-a-kind 'virtual' tradeshow allows outdoor enthusiasts to browse the latest products and see the industry’s top professionals from the comfort of their own home.

The South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks is giving away a new seed mix that provides a habitat for insects eaten by upland game birds.

Groups like Ducks Unlimited and Pheasants Forever urged lawmakers to spend more money to support outdoor projects.

It's known as “golf with shotguns” to many, but to Ravenwood Sporting Clays owner J.D. Sadler, it's just plain fun.

Spending on a government-sponsored initiative to help struggling sage grouse populations in the West is projected to exceed $750 million by 2018.

The Crazy Quail Mini is an ingenious clay target thrower created by a couple self-proclaimed technology geeks who also happen to love to shoot. Man, does it look like fun.

Looking for a way to reduce felt recoil, stay on the range longer and feel better after a day of shooting? The ShockEater Recoil Pad may become your new best friend.

Classic outdoor apparel manufacturer Woolrich is re-entering the hunting market with a bevy of items big game and upland hunters are sure to love.

Upland hunters in search of a technical hunting shirt with classic looks, great fit and feel may find the Uplander Pro Hybrid Hunting Shirt from LL Bean first the bill.

Barry Johnson's taxidermy business just north of North Platte is now known nationwide, and his shop contains animals from around the world.

Wildlife art resonates among its fans because it transports them to the outdoors, collectors and dealers say. Hunters and anglers make up a significant part of the customer base, though its appeal is broader than that.

Minnesota's pheasant population has been on a long-term decline. Gov. Mark Dayton is hoping the first Minnesota Pheasant Summit can change that.

Bob Robb travels to Utah to shoot beyond 1,000 yards using suppressed rifles. Find out the details of how suppressors helped his shooting.