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Project Upland, in our continued effort to serve our community in new and innovative ways while seeking to lower the barriers of entry into upland hunting, is pleased to publish PROJECTUPLAND.COM ON THE GO. In order to make our content easier to access in more diverse ways, we now publish audio versions of our growing library of online written content. It is our hope that, by creating a new pathway to access the materials we produce, we strengthen our community and bring it closer together.

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October 28 · 10 min
Pheasant Hunting Tactics for Early, Mid, and Late Season
In this article, Frank Loncarich discusses how pheasants adapt to hunting pressure, food sources, and changing cover over the course of pheasant season as well as some tips that can help you find more roosters all season long. Use code PU20 to get 20% off onX Hunt. Most upland vests solve problems by adding more pockets, straps, and bulk. At Kilo Upland, every Langhaar Strap Vest is sewn in Deerwood, Minnesota, and weighs just 1.3 pounds. Learn more at kiloupland.com/projectupland. Read more at projectupland.com.
October 26 · 13 min
How to Start a Small Game Hunting Camp (and Why You Should)
In this article, Mike Fitzgerald discusses the benefits of starting a small game hunting camp and maintaining the tradition through the years. Check out Duck Camp's fall lineup at duckcamp.com. Most upland vests solve problems by adding more pockets, straps, and bulk. At Kilo Upland, every Langhaar Strap Vest is sewn in Deerwood, Minnesota, and weighs just 1.3 pounds. Learn more at kiloupland.com/projectupland. Read more at projectupland.com.
October 22 · 17 min
Developing a Grouse Dog: The Importance of Ranging, Tracking, Pointing, Retrieving, and Patience
In this article, Jason Carter writes about how you can accelerate your bird dog’s education by teaching it a few crucial lessons before heading into the grouse woods. This article originally appeared in the fall 2024 issue of Project Upland Magazine. Use code PU20 for 20% off onX Hunt. Most upland vests solve problems by adding more pockets, straps, and bulk. At Kilo Upland, every Langhaar Strap Vest is sewn in Deerwood, Minnesota, and weighs just 1.3 pounds. Learn more at kiloupland.com/projectupland. Read more at projectupland.com.
October 7 · 10 min
Hunting Sharp-tailed Grouse in Hot Weather: Where to Find Birds
In this article, Frank Loncarich explains that hunting sharptails when it's hot out during the early season narrows down where these birds are found on the landscape. Check out Duck Camp's fall 2026 line at duckcamp.com. Most upland vests solve problems by adding more pockets, straps, and bulk. At Kilo Upland, every Langhaar Strap Vest is sewn in Deerwood, Minnesota, and weighs just 1.3 pounds. Learn more at kiloupland.com/projectupland. Read more at projectupland.com.
October 2 · 16 min
Can Hunting Reduce Ruffed Grouse Populations? Additive vs. Compensatory Mortality
This article originally appeared in the winter 2023 issue of Project Upland Magazine. In this article, Mark Parman explores what research on hunting mortality, season timing, and hunting pressure tells us about ruffed grouse populations. Use code PU20 for 20% off onX Hunt at onxhunt.com. Most upland vests solve problems by adding more pockets, straps, and bulk. At Kilo Upland, every Langhaar Strap Vest is sewn in Deerwood, Minnesota, and weighs just 1.3 pounds. Learn more at kiloupland.com/projectupland. Read more at projectupland.com.
September 29 · 27 min
How FDR’s New Deal Transformed Waterfowl Conservation
In this article, waterfowl historian R.K. Sawyer explains how Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal helped rescue declining waterfowl populations through the Duck Stamp Act, wildlife refuges, habitat restoration, and a new era of science-based conservation. Most upland vests solve problems by adding more pockets, straps, and bulk. At Kilo Upland, every Langhaar Strap Vest is sewn in Deerwood, Minnesota, and weighs just 1.3 pounds. Learn more at kiloupland.com/projectupland. Read more at projectupland.com.
September 10 · 22 min
The Canine-Equine Connection: How Hunting Dogs and Horses Aided in the Pursuit of Game Through History
In this article, hunting dog historian Craig Koshyk explores how from medieval hunting traditions to modern field trials, horses and hunting dogs have worked together for centuries. Use code PU20 for 20% off onxhunt.com. Most upland vests solve problems by adding more pockets, straps, and bulk. At Kilo Upland, every Langhaar Strap Vest is sewn in Deerwood, Minnesota, and weighs just 1.3 pounds. Learn more at kiloupland.com/projectupland. Read more at projectupland.com.
September 8 · 13 min
The Art of Dove Hunting Solo
In this article, Project Upland's Director of Development Will Newell discusses the best practices for dove hunting solo. Dove hunting alone allows you to avoid the nonsense of September and hunt mourning doves on your own terms. Check out Duck Camp's comfortable and practical dove hunting gear at duckcamp.com. Most upland vests solve problems by adding more pockets, straps, and bulk. At Kilo Upland, every Langhaar Strap Vest is sewn in Deerwood, Minnesota, and weighs just 1.3 pounds. Learn more at kiloupland.com/projectupland. Read more at projectupland.com.
August 18 · 24 min
The Forgotten 1920s Fight for Federal Public Hunting Lands
This article was originally published in the summer 2026 issue of Project Upland Magazine. In this article, historian R.K. Sawyer explains how, in the 1910s and 1920s, Frederic C. Walcott envisioned federally funded public hunting grounds. What followed was a six-year battle over hunting access, states’ rights, and who should control America’s wildlife. Most upland vests solve problems by adding more pockets, straps, and bulk. At Kilo Upland, every Langhaar Strap Vest is sewn in Deerwood, Minnesota, and weighs just 1.3 pounds. Learn more at kiloupland.com/projectupland. Read more at projectupland.com.
August 11 · 11 min
Dove Hunting Tips and Tactics for the Entire Season
In this article, biologist Kyle Hedges discusses how you can successfully hunt mourning doves during the early, mid-, and late season. Check out Duck Camp's fall gear at duckcamp.com. Most upland vests solve problems by adding more pockets, straps, and bulk. At Kilo Upland, every Langhaar Strap Vest is sewn in Deerwood, Minnesota, and weighs just 1.3 pounds. Learn more at kiloupland.com/projectupland. Read more at projectupland.com.
August 3 · 18 min
Comparing Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, and Chesapeake Bay Retrievers
In this article, James Davis compares and contrasts the Big Three retrieving breeds: Labs, Goldens, and Chesapeakes. Use code PU20 for 20% off onX Hunt. Most upland vests solve problems by adding more pockets, straps, and bulk. At Kilo Upland, every Langhaar Strap Vest is sewn in Deerwood, Minnesota, and weighs just 1.3 pounds. Learn more at kiloupland.com/projectupland. Read more at projectupland.com.
July 27 · 20 min
Knocking on Doors: Best Practices for Gaining Private Land Access for Upland Bird Hunting
In this article, Kirk Miller, a Pheasants Forever chapter president with over 35 years of bird hunting experience, discusses how, with the right preparation, approach, and etiquette, asking for permission to hunt private lands can lead to years of exceptional upland bird hunting and lasting relationships. Protect your hearing at alclair.com. Most upland vests solve problems by adding more pockets, straps, and bulk. At Kilo Upland, every Langhaar Strap Vest is sewn in Deerwood, Minnesota, and weighs just 1.3 pounds. Learn more at kiloupland.com/projectupland. Read more at projectupland.com.
July 20 · 19 min
The Art of Escutcheon: Engraving Shotgun Stock Ovals
In this article, Erik Jordahl writes about the art of escutcheon, or the engraving of shotgun stock ovals. He also explores whether engraved stock ovals diminish value or complete a story half-told. This article was originally published in the spring 2026 issue of Project Upland Magazine. Check out Duck Camp's hunting and lifestyle gear at duckcamp.com. Most upland vests solve problems by adding more pockets, straps, and bulk. At Kilo Upland, every Langhaar Strap Vest is sewn in Deerwood, Minnesota, and weighs just 1.3 pounds. Learn more at kiloupland.com/projectupland. Read more at projectupland.com.
July 13 · 15 min
The New England Cottontail: Life History, Research, and Conservation in a Changing World
In this article, wildlife technician Kendall Schenck writes about the New England cottontail, a rare, native northeastern species that is vulnerable to habitat loss, competition with eastern cottontails, and increasingly variable weather patterns. Use code PU20 to get 20% off onX Hunt at onxhunt.com. Most upland vests solve problems by adding more pockets, straps, and bulk. At Kilo Upland, every Langhaar Strap Vest is sewn in Deerwood, Minnesota, and weighs just 1.3 pounds. Learn more at kiloupland.com/projectupland. Read more at projectupland.com.
July 6 · 13 min
How Small Game Hunting Makes You a Better Big Game Hunter
In this article, Mike Fitzgerald reflects on how learning patience, woodsmanship, awareness, and other skills while small game hunting has built him into a better big game hunter. Check out Migra's upland loads at migraammunitions.com. Most upland vests solve problems by adding more pockets, straps, and bulk. At Kilo Upland, every Langhaar Strap Vest is sewn in Deerwood, Minnesota, and weighs just 1.3 pounds. Learn more at kiloupland.com/projectupland. Read more at projectupland.com.
June 29 · 11 min
The Offseason Checklist for Bird Hunters
In this article, Mike Fitzgerald breaks down his offseason checklist for bird hunters and reminds us that we should be replacing broken gear, breaking in new hunting boots, shooting our shotguns regularly, and more. Check out Duck Camp's awesome gear duckcamp.com. Most upland vests solve problems by adding more pockets, straps, and bulk. At Kilo Upland, every Langhaar Strap Vest is sewn in Deerwood, Minnesota, and weighs just 1.3 pounds. Learn more at kiloupland.com/projectupland. Read more at projectupland.com.
June 22 · 14 min
An International Affair: What a Trip to Germany Taught Me About German Hunting Dogs and the Deutsch Langhaar
In this article, Jennifer Wapenski describes her experiences traveling to Germany to attend an annual hunting dog event: the Schorlemer test. There, she got to witness Deutsch Langhaars in their homeland exhibiting the versatile hunting abilities they're known for around the world. This article was originally published in the spring 2025 issue of Project Upland Magazine. Use code PU20 to get 20% off onX Hunt at onxhunt.com. Most upland vests solve problems by adding more pockets, straps, and bulk. At Kilo Upland, every Langhaar Strap Vest is sewn in Deerwood, Minnesota, and weighs just 1.3 pounds. Learn more at kiloupland.com/projectupland. Read more at projectupland.com.
June 15 · 17 min
German Hunting Dogs: Understanding Breed Clubs and Testing Systems in North America
In this article, Jennifer Wapenski writes about how the German system of testing and breeding hunting dogs works in North America and how this system provides predictably versatile and reliable gun dogs. Check out Migra's new upland loads at migraammunitions.com. Most upland vests solve problems by adding more pockets, straps, and bulk. At Kilo Upland, every Langhaar Strap Vest is sewn in Deerwood, Minnesota, and weighs just 1.3 pounds. Learn more at kiloupland.com/projectupland. Read more at projectupland.com.
June 11 · 12 min
Why Pigeon Hunting Is Perfect for Off-Season Retriever Training
In this article, Chesapeake Bay Retriever enthusiast James Davis explains how his state's year-round, unlimited pigeon season is perfect for summertime hunting and retriever training. Protect your hearing at alclair.com. Most upland vests solve problems by adding more pockets, straps, and bulk. At Kilo Upland, every Langhaar Strap Vest is sewn in Deerwood, Minnesota, and weighs just 1.3 pounds. Learn more at kiloupland.com/projectupland. Read more at projectupland.com.
June 1 · 23 min
Why French Pointing Dog Breeds Are Uncommon in North America
In this article, hunting dog historian Craig Koshyk explores why French pointing dog breeds (except for Brittanies and Wirehaired Pointing Griffons) never really took off in America like the German hunting dog breeds did. Prepare for summer at duckcamp.com. Most upland vests solve problems by adding more pockets, straps, and bulk. At Kilo Upland, every Langhaar Strap Vest is sewn in Deerwood, Minnesota, and weighs just 1.3 pounds. Learn more at kiloupland.com/projectupland. Read more at projectupland.com.

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