Planning, Planning and More Planning
Big trips take lots of planning. After months of training, staging gear and working through contingencies, it’s all come down to the packing. The upland season is upon us.
Big trips take lots of planning. After months of training, staging gear and working through contingencies, it’s all come down to the packing. The upland season is upon us.
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 shares detailed accounts of Ultimate Upland adventures in pursuit of wild birds in the wildest places.
Koch is joined afield by hunting partners Labs and Llews.
The Hut Moc are the perfect footwear solution for knocking around camp. Lightweight with quilted tops, they easily slide on and off getting in and out of the tent or camper. The soles are still beefy enough to protect feet from rocks, sticks or embers. Great color options are available for both men and women…
The problem with having a primary gun you carry to the field is over time other shotguns just don’t feel quite right. But I worry dedication to a single shooting stick leaves me vulnerable to being gunless. I throw my gun. It’s something I can count on at least once or twice a season. For…
As bird hunters and outdoorsmen, there is no such thing as having too many knives. Buck’s Open Season Small Game knife with drop point 4-1/4” blade is a great form for disassembling game birds afield. It has nice balance in hand and a stylish profile with either Dymalux red wood, olive micarta, or thermoplastic black…
Early season upland hunting can be rewarding and memorable, providing the opportunity for close dog work, high bird counts, and some beautiful scenery. But, in most cases, it also means hunting in warmer temperatures. Orvis has created a new line, the PRO LT, composed of lightweight, durable, and brush-resistant gear for those dogs days of…
Everyone considers eye protection at the range required equipment. But vision is probably more at risk when bird hunters are afield. I’ve grown tired of taking sticks to the eye when busting cover. I didn’t think there were glasses that could perform in all the varying terrains and conditions I choose to hunt especially when…
Backcountry bird camp isn’t complete without a wall tent. But ditch the heavy canvas tent and opt for the Cabela’s Alaknak instead. Made of waterproof 250-denier polyester, the tent features 10 perimeter poles and one center pole for durability in harsh weather. The 12×12 Alaknak withstood a powerful thunderstorm at 11,000 feet in Colorado while…