The Uplander Field Journal
The Hours Between Hunts
The hottest part of an early-season hunt often isn't the hunt itself—it's the hours between hunts. In this Field Observation, I share the simple habits I've developed over years of hunting the prairie to help keep my dogs cool, comfortable, and ready for the next covey rise.
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Follow the First Sunlight
Cold, sunny October mornings can reveal one of the most overlooked patterns in ruffed grouse hunting. Learn why the first patches of sunlight along trails, logging roads, and openings near prime cover often become a grouse's first stop of the day—and how understanding this behavior can help you find more birds behind your dog.
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