Hunters’ Guide to CRP
When I first started traveling west to bird hunt our group would have eyes peeled for CRP. What we were really looking for was…
Upland Bird Conservation
The Hunters’ Predicament
A couple of years ago I found myself hunting late season public lands in West Virginia. Having never hunted here before I took to…
You Can’t Spell Hypocrite without REI
The Federal Aid and Wildlife Restoration Act, known throughout most of the hunting and shooting community as the Pittman-Robertson Act (P-R), was created in…
CRP is Not the Savior
The United States Department of Agriculture is celebrating 30 years of the Conservation Reserve Program known to most simply as CRP. The basics of…
Why America’s Hidden Birds Count
The release of the latest State of the Birds Report confirms Americans are faced with the loss of some of our most iconic game…
Upland Stamp Gains Momentum
Earlier this year, after months of discussion on the state of upland birds and conservation in this country we released an article titled “It’s…
Conservation’s Invisible Birds
As hunters, we often look to conservation organizations to protect and enhance hunting opportunities or address the critical habitat issues facing upland birds. Yet,…
Connecting with Bobwhite
The number of Ohio residents who recognize the distinctive call of Bobwhite is dwindling. The old-timers, a few farmers, the occasional birder can still…
The Rising Costs of Conservation
Wildlife held in the public trust: It’s a cornerstone of the North American Conservation Model. The phrase sounds good, but what does it actually…
Making the Upland Stamp Work
Most of us who spend our time outdoors agree that something is going wrong for game bird species. It’s difficult to imagine the landscapes…