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Brian Koch

Brian Koch

Brian founded Ultimate Upland in 2010 to be the most comprehensive resource for upland hunting enthusiasts. Since then it has grown into a community where bird hunters congregate and share their love for the sport. Brian strives to be the hardest working bird hunter in the country and aims to reach hunters and new members with detailed accounts of Ultimate Upland adventures. Koch is joined afield by hunting partners Wyatt the hard-headed lab, Rio the setter often referred to as the Wild One, and Ida the newest flushing pupil.

Marsupial Bird Vest
Upland Game Vest

Marsupial Gear Upland Bird Vest

As the wear and tear adds up on our current vest, which we’ve used pretty much exclusively afield for 7 years, it’s time to…

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Bird in Hand
Days Afield, Sharptail Hunting

Challenges

Every time one of these birds comes to hand, it’s an affirmation of the core elements that can make life grand — hope, effort,…

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No Birds
Bird Hunting Destinations, Days Afield

Planning for the 2022 Upland Season

We are on verge of another upland season. Though preliminary plans started taking shape the the final days of the 2021 season, now is…

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Camping

Good To-Go Dehydrated Meals

On the eve of heading into a new season, we taste and rank all the camp meals from Good To-Go. Dehydrated meals are a…

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Bang Bang Pheasant Recipe
Recipe

Bang Bang Pheasant

Went out to eat a few weeks ago and ended up sharing a Bang Bang Shrimp appetizer. Jotted a quick note in my phone…

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Lake Erie Lobster Skewer
Recipe

Lake Erie Lobster Tail

In between training dogs, gardening and the typical activities of the 0ff-season we’ve managed to get out and do little bit of fishing. It’s…

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Orvis Hoodie
2021 Gift Guide for Bird Hunters, Hunting Jacket, Orvis

Orvis PRO Insulated Hoodie

I don’t recommend flipping a kayak in 40º air temps, 55º water and 25 mph winds in order to test a jacket. Luckily, I…

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Uberleben
2021 Gift Guide for Bird Hunters, Camping

Überleben Stoker Flatpack Stove

I needed a way to cook birds in the backcountry that didn’t consume burner fuel and also didn’t add weight or bulk to a…

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Katadyn Pro Hiker
2021 Gift Guide for Bird Hunters, Camping

Katadyn Hiker Pro

Water. It’s proven to be one of the biggest challenges of our Way Upland trips. I’ve tested multiple solutions, but I’ve been most impressed…

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Big Agnes Dirt Dagger
2021 Gift Guide for Bird Hunters, Camping

Big Agnes Dirt Dagger Tent Stakes

I own lots of tents for lots of different backcountry scenarios. I’ll be replacing every tent stake I have with Big Agnes 10” Dirt…

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