Prescribed Burning for Upland Birds: Fire Timing, Intervals, and Habitat Benefits

In this article, biologists Kyle Hedges and Frank Loncarich discuss the impacts of conducting prescribed burns with upland bird habitat in mind. This is Part 1 of a three-part series.Protect your hearing at alclair.com.Read more at projectupland.com.

In this article, David Frey writes about how catastrophic wildfire and increasingly warm, dry climates may eliminate dusky grouse in the southern Rockies by 2060.Use code UPLAND15 to get 15% off at yonderbound.co.Read more at projectupland.com.

In this article, Cheatgrass Coordinator Petar Simic writes about how the spread of cheatgrass increases wildfire risk and threatens the native plant communities the Gunnison sage-grouse depends on.Check out duckcamp.com.Read more at projectupland.com.

In this article, Mike Fitzgerald discusses watching the wind, finding feeding areas, and using simple decoy setups to hunt long-tailed ducks, buffleheads, and other big-water species from shore.Check out Migra's waterfowl and upland shotgun loads at migraammunitions.com.Read more at projectupland.com.

In this article, biologist Clint Wirick provides an in-depth, technical look at chukar ecology and how birds use the landscapes they inhabit.Check out alclair.com.Read more at projectupland.com.

In this article, Tracker Gift discusses what new bird dog owners should know about the costs, commitments, and tradeoffs of puppies, started dogs, and finished dogs.Use code UPLAND15 to get 15% off at yonderbound.coRead more at projectupland.com.

In this article, William Murray, who hunted geese from a pit blind for over 30 years, writes about lessons he's learned when it comes to scouting for geese, private land access, decoying birds, shooting, and stewardship.Check out migraammunitions.com.Read more at projectupland.com.

In this article, Mike Fitzgerald discusses some ways that he's successfully extended his hunting season by hunting rabbits, hares, and pigeons, and identifying generous season dates and bag limits for overlooked species within a day's drive of his home.Use code PU20 and get 20% off at onXhunt.com.Read more at projectupland.com.

In this article, Patrick Hunter writes about hunting marsh hens, timing the tides, navigating coastal marshes, and understanding the culture of a Southern wingshooting tradition.Shop for gear and more at duckcamp.com.Read more at projectupland.com.

In this article, Kyle Hedges shares strategies for finding and connecting on educated roosters on public lands, including walk-in access areas and CRP fields.For high-quality hearing protection, check out alclair.com.Read more at projectupland.com.