The Upland Almanac
Make Your Adventure – and Your Dog's – Easier, Interesting and Fun
The devil is in the details” is an axiom for a reason: It’s easy to say. It’s infinitely harder to actually do.
7 min |
Spring 2021
The Upland Almanac
In the Swing
The Quartering Away Shot: A “Spearing”-Type Move
3 min |
Spring 2021
The Upland Almanac
Think Like a Dog, and “Shhh!”
Meemo’s Farm, a prime bird hunting destination in north-central Michigan, was the setting for dog trainer Ronnie Smith’s “Foundation Seminar,” a two-day introduction to the “Silent Command System” of dog training. Participants ranged in experience from those working with their first dogs to professional handlers/guides to veteran trainers with more than 40 years of experience.
8 min |
Spring 2021
The Upland Almanac
The Check Cord
Try a Different Approach
4 min |
Spring 2021
The Upland Almanac
Flushes & Noteworthy Points
Quite a Story from One Little Bird
5 min |
Spring 2021
The Upland Almanac
From Flying Feathers: A Yankee's Hunting Experiences in the South
If you have youngsters coming on, let them read these tales.
6 min |
Spring 2021
The Upland Almanac
DOGS FIRST
Smarter persons would have stayed home in harsh conditions, but among the fanatic grousers I partnered with, no one had the temerity to stay indoors when Saturdays or Sundays were the only times many of us could head out to the woods after a week of work.
5 min |
Spring 2021
The Upland Almanac
Classic Upland Guns
Baker Gun and Forging Company: Batavia Leader
3 min |
Spring 2021
The Upland Almanac
Bird Dogs - Health Matters
Joint Relief Made Easy
5 min |
Spring 2021
Musky Hunter
The Eye Of The Tiger
BIG HEAT, FIRST MEAT, AND POST-FRONTAL CONDITIONS ARE PATTERNS THE AUTHOR HAS IDENTIFIED FOR HOOKING HYBRIDS
5 min |
December 2020/January 2021
Musky Hunter
This Tiger Musky Is My King
Many muskies over my lifetime have made for some great memories, but one catch that stands above the rest started with a successful release that happened back in 2003. As it turned out, this special tiger musky visited my boat several times from 2003-2006.
2 min |
December 2020/January 2021
Musky Hunter
Outdoor Grips Introduces Ergonomics To Rods
You could say Aaron Techlin saw a need in the fishing industry. You’d be even more correct if you said he felt it.
4 min |
December 2020/January 2021
Musky Hunter
The Death Pause
‘KILL’ YOUR BAIT IN THE RETRIEVE TO LET BIG FALL MUSKIES EAT
4 min |
December 2020/January 2021
Musky Hunter
More Skill Adds Up To More Muskies
Just like a golfer must practice often with a variety of clubs performing a wide range of shots on a vast array of terrains, so must the musky angler cast with a wide selection of lures at various spots.
2 min |
December 2020/January 2021
Musky Hunter
Mile High Hybrids
GIANT TIGERS ABOUND IN THE RESERVOIRS OF UTAH
5 min |
December 2020/January 2021
Musky Hunter
Many Benefits To Musky Fishing With Kids
We can all think back to the times when we were kids, excited to hit the creek bank with our dad, grandpa, or best friend. It was so thrilling to hear the stories about trophy fish and learn from family and friends.
2 min |
December 2020/January 2021
Musky Hunter
Keep Casting, Interpret Data, Speed & Structure
The pursuit of muskies can be a complex, ongoing algorithm. There are seemingly endless pieces of critical information that all add up to the big picture, and this information is constantly changing.
3 min |
December 2020/January 2021
Musky Hunter
Fly Fishing In The Southern Belt During Winter
The days are short, weather un-predictable, and on certain days there had better be a good reason to get your hands wet.
3 min |
December 2020/January 2021
Musky Hunter
Beef Up Your Gear As You Hunt ‘The One'
If you are still fishing during this time of year, one thing is for certain — you’re looking for “the one.”
3 min |
December 2020/January 2021
Bear Hunting Magazine
Understanding Skull Size in Evaluating Trophy Black Bear
Black bears can be one of the most difficult big game animals to judge before the shot.
7 min |
November - December 2020
Bear Hunting Magazine
Taking Down GRIZZ
A veteran Alaskan hunter sheds light on the mythical grizzly, their lore & how to take them down.
8 min |
November - December 2020
Bear Hunting Magazine
WESTERN HUNTER'S BEST FRIEND: OPTICS
Learning to be effective behind the glass is a huge advantage out West.
4 min |
November - December 2020
Bear Hunting Magazine
Got Bear Mitts?
FOR EXTREME WARMTH, BEAR MITTS ARE THE WAY TO GO. CONSIDER TURNING THAT OLD BEAR HIDE INTO SOMETHING FUNCTIONAL & INTERESTING.
6 min |
November - December 2020
Bear Hunting Magazine
Jawless in Kenai
A Solo Mountain Bear Hunt Turns up an Unusual Bruin
4 min |
November - December 2020
Bear Hunting Magazine
LEGENDARY BEAR HOUNDS: PART 34
LUKE’S JOSEPH
10 min |
November - December 2020
Bear Hunting Magazine
Backcountry Baited Bears
LEARN WHAT IT TAKES: A DO-IT-YOURSELF, PUBLIC LAND, BAITED BLACK BEAR HUNT IN WYOMING
10 min |
November - December 2020
Bear Hunting Magazine
Osso Bucco
AN ITALIAN DISH MADE WITH BEAR SHANK STEWED IN WINE, VEGETABLES & CLASSIC SEASONING. SERVED OVER CHEESY RISOTTO
2 min |
November - December 2020
Bear Hunting Magazine
Bear Hunting Under Attack in New Jersey
In a recent social media post, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy said this will be the last year for the New Jersey bear hunt, which has faced criticism from hunters, biologists, concerned citizens, and New Jersey conservation groups alike.
3 min |
November - December 2020
Bear Hunting Magazine
ARKANSAS Bear Camp
Fall Bear camp is a time-honored tradition & 2020 didn’t disappoint.
10 min |
November - December 2020
The Upland Almanac
Sleeping with the Princess
In 1968, it was still universally accepted that a hunting dog would become “soft” if you let it sleep in the house at night. I had just purchased my first dog, a male Brittany, so I built a kennel outside, provided a nice doghouse and diligently put him up each night, even when it was snowing and blowing and the trek to his kennel door and back made me miserable.
5 min |