2023 Upland Gamebird Hunting Forecast

by Dave Smith The upward trajectory of upland gamebird populations in many states may make this a magical season for bird hunters. It was on a splendid autumn day more than 20 years ago, [...]

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Originally published in the March/April 2023 issue of The Pointing Dog Journal  – Subscribe!  Pick ’em up, put ’em down. Sounds funny, but the key to back-road birds is often boot leather, [...]

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This update to our 2022 Upland Gamebird Hunting Forecast incorporates the results of late summer upland bird population surveys. This data measures recruitment of birds into the fall population, [...]

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Favorable weather patterns might make this a season to remember for upland gamebird hunters in some regions. by Dave Smith The age-old debate in upland gamebird hunting circles is whether to [...]

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