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.Read more at projectupland.com.

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.Read more at projectupland.com.

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.Read more at projectupland.com.

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.Read more at projectupland.com.

In this article, hunting dog historian Craig Koshyk explains how different regions across the globe define "versatility" and use versatile hunting dogs.Use code PU20 for 20% off onX Hunt.Read more at projectupland.com.

In this article, upland bird researcher Dave Dahlgren explores why gray partridge—also called Hungarian partridge and Huns—can be so hard to find in agricultural lands and on the range.Check out Migra's upland loads at migraammunitions.com.Read more at projectupland.com.

In this article, Johnathan Sliski explores Pennsylvania’s sawtimber history and how it reveals how shifting forestry practices created, lost, and may yet restore ruffed grouse habitat.Protect your hearing at alclair.com.Read more at projectupland.com.

In this article, Dr. Dan Breuer, DVM discusses how to spot common congenital defects in puppies and how they may affect health, hunting performance, and breeding decisions.Check out duckcamp.com.Read more at projectupland.com.

In this article, Gabby Zaldumbide explores how unrestrained dogs becoming projectiles, how kennel doors can fail in car crashes, and how to reduce risk and keep your dog safe in cars.Use code UPLAND15 to get 15% off yonderbound.co.Read more at projectupland.com.

In this article, Andrew Wayment explores Burton Spiller's admiration for the American woodcock captured in his many essays and writings. Burton Spiller has been deemed the Poet Laureate of Ruffed Grouse; could he also be the Poet Laureate of American Woodcock?Use code PU20 to get 20% off onX Hunt at onxhunt.com.Read more at projectupland.com.