Knocking on Doors: Best Practices for Gaining Private Land Access for Upland Bird Hunting

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.Read more at projectupland.com.

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.Read more at projectupland.com.

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.Read more at projectupland.com.

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.Read more at projectupland.com.

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.Read more at projectupland.com.

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.Read more at projectupland.com.

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.