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- [Policy Corner Brief: JUNE 2026](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-june-2026/) - GOVERNOR KEMP SIGNS CSF’S HUNTER EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS BILL Article Contact: Conner Barker Why It Matters: Our time-honored hunting traditions remain alive and well with today’s hunters, but will rely on the next generation to carry them into the future. In doing so, today’s youth will eventually be license buyers and, in turn, the primary funders of conservation through the “user
- [The June-July 2026 Preview](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/june-july-2026-issue-preview/) - A LOOK INSIDE THE LATEST ISSUE OF COVEY RISE: VOLUME 14, NUMBER 4 Cover by John Hafner The value of creative writing is in jeopardy from the pace of tech innovation, and we are in a fierce battle to protect the virtue of our narrative traditions. We cherish the time-honored merit of writers who are
- [Policy Corner Brief: MAY 2026](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-may-2026/) - LEGISLATURE ADJOURNS IN THE SUNFLOWER STATE Article Contact: Jake Gould Why It Matters: Following the short veto session, the Kansas legislative session has adjourned until next January. This year, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) was active in the Sunflower State, hosting two legislative events, growing Caucus membership, working to advance legislative priorities, and successfully secured a pro-sportsmen’s victory with the passage of House Bill 2501,
- [The Wisdom Of Grandfathers: A Ball and Buck Story](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-wisdom-of-grandfathers-a-ball-and-buck-story/) - A company created to preserve the past and guide the future
- [Policy Corner Brief: APRIL 2026](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-april-2026/) - HUNTING ACCESS BILL CLEARS TENNESSEE GENERAL ASSEMBLY Article Contact: Conner Barker Why It Matters: As hunting participation has generally been on the decline in recent years, access to quality hunting ground is often cited as a leading barrier to hunting participation. These challenges can be exacerbated when access and opportunity are governed by conflicting rules
- [Los Laureles](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/los-laureles/) - The mystery, allure, and enduring treasure of Argentina
- [The April-May 2026 Preview](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/april-may-2026-issue-preview/) - A LOOK INSIDE THE LATEST ISSUE OF COVEY RISE: VOLUME 14, NUMBER 3 Cover by Russell Graves There is beauty in upland diversity. Everybody’s seasons vary. Everybody’s target bird may be different depending on the time of the year. And then we throw in seasonal opportunities to travel, to fish, to hunt waterfowl or big
- [Upland Hunting in  Sweden](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/upland-hunting-in-sweden/) - A different take on the traditional hunting experience in Sweden
- [Toasting the Hunt: Winter Warmers](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/toasting-the-hunt-winter-warmers/) - Perfect whiskeys for cold-weather sipping.
- [Policy Corner Brief: MARCH 2026](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-march-2026/) - INDIANA NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION SPARED THE AXE IN GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY BATTLE Article Contact: Bob Matthews Why It Matters: Natural Resources Commissions provide sportsmen and women with a public forum in which they can voice their opinions and concerns and thereby help shape fish and wildlife regulations. Eliminating the Indiana Natural Resource Commission (NRC), as Indiana HB 1003
- [Policy Corner Brief: FEBRUARY 2026](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-february-2026/) - CSF’S TAYLOR SCHMITZ TO REPRESENT SPORTING COMMUNITY BEFORE CONGRESS ON EXPLORE ACT Article Contact: Taylor Schmitz Why It Matters: The EXPLORE Act represents one of the most comprehensive outdoor recreation bills to become law and includes a number of longstanding priorities for the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF). Taylor Schmitz, CSF’s Senior Vice President, will be the sole representative from the sporting-conservation community to talk
- [The February-March 2026 Preview](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/february-march-2026-issue-preview/) - A LOOK INSIDE THE LATEST ISSUE OF COVEY RISE: VOLUME 14, NUMBER 2 Cover by Jim McCann Hunting season is winding down in parts of the country, and we’re already looking forward to the next, making a list of the places you should visit, the folks you should hunt with, and the birds you should
- [Policy Corner Brief: JANUARY 2026](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-january-2026/) - CSF PRIORITY MICHIGAN HUNTER ED IN SCHOOLS BILL AWAITS GOVERNOR’S SIGNATURE Article Contact: Bob Matthews Why It Matters: Within striking distance of crossing the finish line on a multi-year effort, the Michigan Senate’s unanimous passage of a Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) priority bill to allow hunter education and firearm safety to be taught in schools for credit towards graduation
- [Policy Corner Brief: DECEMBER 2025](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-december-2025/) - THE CONGRESSIONAL SPORTSMEN’S FOUNDATION UNVEILS 2026 STATE ISSUE BRIEF COLLECTION Article Contact: Bob Matthews Why It Matters: The breadth of policy issues that impact sportsmen and women and the species they pursue can be overwhelming, but each year the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) undertakes a thorough process to update and expand its Collection of Issue Briefs – ensuring that
- [Trusted Favorites, Now in the Covey Shop](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/trusted-favorites-now-in-the-covey-shop/) - On Point: The Ultimate Prep Guide to the Hunt — Digital Edition
- [The December-January 2026 Preview](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/december-january-2026-issue-preview/) - A LOOK INSIDE THE LATEST ISSUE OF COVEY RISE: VOLUME 14, NUMBER 1 Cover by Sarah Farnsworth Time flies when you’re having fun, and we’ve been doing just that, putting together an issue worthy of your focus, time, and treasure. There’s nothing like the holiday season to remind us of what really matters most in
- [Policy Corner Brief: NOVEMBER 2025](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-november-2025/) - PENNSYLVANIA GOVERNOR JOSH SHAPIRO JOINS THE GOVERNORS SPORTSMEN’S CAUCUS ARTICLE CONTACT: KALEIGH LEAGER Why It Matters: One of the last lines of defense against attempts to undermine our time-honored outdoor traditions is located on a Governor’s desk. This is why the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC) is a critical component of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s (CSF) three-pronged approach to our mission. By joining
- [Policy Corner Brief: OCTOBER 2025](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-october-2025/) - NATIONAL HUNTING AND FISHING DAY 2025: PRESIDENT TRUMP AND A RECORD-BREAKING 45 STATES CELEBRATE SPORTSMEN AND WOMEN AS AMERICA’S CONSERVATION CHAMPIONS (September 29, 2025) – Washington, D.C. – On Saturday, September 27th, the nation came together for National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHFD) to honor America’s 55 million sportsmen and women for the remarkable role
- [The October-November 2025 Preview](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/october-november-2025-issue-preview/) - A LOOK INSIDE THE LATEST ISSUE OF COVEY RISE: VOLUME 13, NUMBER 6 Cover by Michael Schellenbach Sometimes the far corners of the Earth seem well out of reach. The idea of filling a map with little red pins is exciting though, and we are reminded that there is a whole world of opportunities out
- [Policy Corner Brief: SEPTEMBER 2025](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-september-2025/) - DEER CAMP AND PHEASANT HUNTS: NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPORTSMEN AND WOMEN IN THE GREAT PLAINS ARTICLE CONTACT: JAKE GOULD Why It Matters: Not everyone is fortunate enough to have a mentor to introduce them to hunting and teach them everything they need to know. To help teach new hunters, many state fish and wildlife agencies offer classes
- [Flawless Function](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/flawless-function/) - Few gunsmiths carry on the centuries-old trade, and Del Whitman is one
- [Policy Corner Brief: AUGUST 2025](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-august-2025/) - CSF SWINGS FOR THE FENCES SCORING SESSION SWEEP IN NEW HAMPSHIRE ARTICLE CONTACT: FRED BIRD Why It Matters: It is no secret that the sporting-conservation community has to play a lot of defense in the Northeast. You’ll typically find the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) working hard to defeat proposed legislation that has negative ramifications for conservation and the sporting
- [The August-September 2025 Preview](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/august-september-2025-issue-preview/) - A LOOK INSIDE THE LATEST ISSUE OF COVEY RISE: VOLUME 13, NUMBER 5 Cover by Terry Allen The upland lifestyle offers such great opportunity, and it’s not always about chasing happy dogs or wily birds. Sometimes it’s all about fellowship in a charming town that brings new life to conservation and art. In this issue
- [Dave Cruz:  A Portrait](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/dave-cruz-a-portrait/) - Why the wingshooting tradition appears strong for another century
- [Policy Corner Brief: JULY 2025](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-july-2025/) - CSF-SUPPORTED HABITAT PROJECT MOVES FORWARD IN VIRGINIA ARTICLE CONTACT: JOHN CULCLASURE Why It Matters: The timber harvests, prescribed burns, and other vegetation treatments in the Archer Knob Project will help correct the age-class imbalance on the George Washington National Forest, supporting species important to Virginia’s hunters, including ruffed grouse, wild turkey, black bear, and white-tailed deer. The
- [Policy Corner Brief: JUNE 2025](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-june-2025/) - CONSERVATION FUNDING, CONSTITUTION AMENDMENTS, AND SCHOOL CURRICULUM: IOWA’S LEGISLATIVE SESSION COMES TO A CLOSE ARTICLE CONTACT: JAKE GOULD Why It Matters: The Iowa legislative session saw its fair share of sportsmen and women-related bills introduced this year. The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) was active in engaging on legislation that had negative impacts on conservation funding, enshrining the right to
- [A Better View](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/a-better-view/) - Hunting from horses lends perspective on uplands and dogs and life
- [The June-July 2025 Preview](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/june-july-2025-issue-preview/) - A LOOK INSIDE THE LATEST ISSUE OF COVEY RISE: VOLUME 13, NUMBER 4 Cover by John Hafner Our summer issues are always exciting to assemble, mainly because we’re between hunting seasons and have occasion to take a breath and reflect on past hunts. The pause also reminds us how much we look forward to the
- [Policy Corner Brief: MAY 2025](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-may-2025/) - ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE SESSION RECAP: A COLLECTION OF EXCELLENT NEWS FOR SPORTSMEN AND WOMEN ARTICLE CONTACT: KENT KEENE Why It Matters: Even states as pro-sportsmen as Arkansas have opportunities to further support sportsmen and women by enacting new legislation. This session, Arkansas saw several important bills introduced, with many of them successfully crossing the finish line before the
- [Policy Corner Brief: APRIL 2025](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-april-2025/) - NASC EXECUTIVE COUNCIL PRESIDENT INTRODUCES SEVERAL CSF PRIORITIES IN ARKANSAS ARTICLE CONTACT: KENT KEENE Why It Matters: Though the sporting-conservation community often finds itself in a defensive position, there are opportunities to advance proactive measures to protect and advance our outdoor pursuits. In Arkansas, these opportunities have recently taken shape in the form of a resolution to
- [A Hill Country Stillness](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/a-hill-country-stillness/) - Shotguns and birds only enhance the aura of Joshua Creek Ranch
- [The April-May 2025 Preview](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/april-may-2025-issue-preview/) - A LOOK INSIDE THE LATEST ISSUE OF COVEY RISE: VOLUME 13, NUMBER 3 Cover by Sarah Farnsworth The best way to learn about the world we live in is by getting out there and experiencing it. No matter where your pursuit of the hunt may take you, there will always be something new and wonderful
- [Policy Corner Brief: MARCH 2025](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-march-2025/) - CSF PRIORITY HUNTER EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS LEGISLATION CLEARS HOUSE IN GEORGIA ARTICLE CONTACT: MARK LANCE Why It Matters: Today’s youth are the future sportsmen and women that will be called upon to carry on our sporting heritage. Efforts to establish hunter education classes in Georgia’s schools will benefit children in grades six through twelve by bringing our
- [The Road to Damascus](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-road-to-damascus/) - Learning the value and history of fine guns with Damascus barrels
- [Policy Corner Brief: FEBRUARY 2025](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-february-2025/) - LEGISLATION TO INCREASE POACHING PENALTIES AND FINES INTRODUCED IN TENNESSEE ARTICLE CONTACT: CONNER BARKER Why It Matters: Poaching – the illegal take of game – stands in the way of professional science-based wildlife management and remains among the greatest threats to the social acceptance of hunting. Proactive measures to increase penalties for those found guilty of poaching
- [Spectacle Of Nature](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/spectacle-of-nature/) - The ancient art of falconry with bird dogs elevates hunting to its pinnacle
- [The February-March 2025 Preview](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/february-march-2025-issue-preview/) - A LOOK INSIDE THE LATEST ISSUE OF COVEY RISE: VOLUME 13, NUMBER 2 Cover by Terry Allen All aspects of life, as far as we can tell, require tools, though not simply hardware and hammers. We use various tools to better understand our challenges and our passions, so even self-reflection and communication strategies can be
- [Policy Corner Brief: JANUARY 2025](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-january-2025/) - BLACKBOARD TO BACKWOODS: MICHIGAN BILL ALLOWING HUNTER EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS CLEARS SENATE HURDLE ARTICLE CONTACT: BOB MATTHEWS Why It Matters: Michigan students that otherwise may have never been exposed to our time-honored outdoor traditions could soon sign up for an important elective: hunter education. Counting as both a credit towards graduation and the classroom requirement to
- [Policy Corner Brief: DECEMBER 2024](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-december-2024/) - FLORIDA BECOMES THE 24TH STATE TO ADOPT A CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO HUNT AND FISH AMENDMENT ARTICLE CONTACT: MARK LANCE Why It Matters: Voters in Florida spoke loud and clear – hunting, fishing, and the harvesting of wildlife are rights that need to be protected within the Constitution of Florida. Nearly 7 million Floridians took a massive step
- [Garage to Field](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/garage-to-field/) - On Point: The Ultimate Prep Guide to the Hunt — Digital Edition
- [The December-January 2025 Preview](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/december-january-2025-issue-preview/) - A LOOK INSIDE THE LATEST ISSUE OF COVEY RISE: VOLUME 13, NUMBER 1 Cover by Lee Thomas Kjos Some issues seem to gather themselves around a particular theme. It is certainly easier if the theme is identified beforehand, which we have done successfully in the past. Sometimes, though, it’s a pleasure to collect some really
- [Policy Corner Brief: NOVEMBER 2024](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-november-2024/) - HUNTING IN THE SOUTHEAST HAS MANY PERKS: PROTECTING YOUR HEARING IS ONE OF THEM ARTICLE CONTACT: CONNER BARKER Why It Matters: As hunters of all ages begin or continue their outdoor adventures, ensuring they have a safe and enjoyable experience is critical to hunter recruitment, retention, and reactivation (R3) efforts. Whether it is guidance on how to properly
- [Through a Hunter's Lens](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/through-a-hunters-lens/) - The art of Rodger McPhail represents what we see and feel afield
- [Policy Corner Brief: OCTOBER 2024](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-october-2024/) - SPORTSMEN AND WOMEN RECOGNIZED BY PRESIDENT BIDEN AND 44 GOVERNORS AS AMERICA’S TRUE CONSERVATIONISTS DURING NATIONAL HUNTING AND FISHING DAY September 30, 2024 (Washington, D.C.) – On Saturday, September 28, the nation honored America’s 55 million sportsmen and women for their immense contributions to funding conservation and our nation’s economy and the active role they
- [Braques D’auvergne](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/braques-dauvergne/) - From across the pond comes one of bird hunting’s secret treasures
- [Wizards of the Northwoods](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/wizards-of-the-northwoods/) - How Canadian grouse and woodcock put you under their spell
- [The October-November 2024 Preview](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/october-november-2024-issue-preview/) - A LOOK INSIDE THE LATEST ISSUE OF COVEY RISE: VOLUME 12, NUMBER 6 Cover by Terry Allen With each story, from conception to curation to publication, we continue to learn things about the people, the places, the toys, the policies, and everything in between. We’ll never understand it all, but it sure is fun to
- [Policy Corner Brief: SEPTEMBER 2024](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-september-2024/) - LOUISIANA GOVERNOR JEFF LANDRY JOINS THE GOVERNORS SPORTSMEN’S CAUCUS ARTICLE CONTACT: MARK LANCE Why It Matters: Louisiana is known as the “Sportsman’s Paradise” for good reason. Abundant hunting, fishing, recreational shooting, and trapping opportunities can be found throughout the state, and these traditions continue to be protected in large part by the Louisiana Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus.
- [Policy Corner Brief: AUGUST 2024](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-august-2024/) - HOUSE NATURAL RESOURCES SUBCOMMITTEE HEARS IMPORTANT CSF PRIORITY ARTICLE CONTACT: TAYLOR SCHMITZ Why it Matters: The America’s Conservation Enhancement Reauthorization Act (ACE) reauthorizes nearly a dozen provisions that will bolster the conservation of fish, wildlife, and their associated habitats across North America and provides an important protection for America’s anglers. The ACE Act has been a long-standing
- [The Timbre of Chuck Leavell](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-timbre-of-chuck-leavell/) - A lyrical look at a Renaissance Man and his stewardship of land and music
- [The August-September 2024 Preview](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/august-september-2024-issue-preview/) - A LOOK INSIDE THE LATEST ISSUE OF COVEY RISE: VOLUME 12, NUMBER 5 Cover by Sarah Farnsworth Like the dogs pictured on the cover, we all have different skills and ideas to bring to the table. What unites us is the goal of building a great experience and embarking on a great adventure. In this
- [Weapons-Grade Dog Boxes](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/weapons-grade-dog-boxes/) - How one man's desire to keep his dog safe completely redefined the kennel industry
- [Essentially Texan](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/essentially-texan/) - In the Texas Hill Country, Clint Orms captures the essence of Texas in timeless works of silver.
- [Traveling with Cigars](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/traveling-with-cigars/) - Relaxing and enjoying a cigar with friends is one of life’s great pleasures
- [Policy Corner Brief: JULY 2024](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-july-2024/) - HOUSE CSC MEMBERS INTRODUCE ACE REAUTHORIZATION ACT, A SIGNIFICANT CSF PRIORITY ARTICLE CONTACT: TAYLOR SCHMITZ Why It Matters: The America’s Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Reauthorization Act is a comprehensive conservation package that will bolster fish and wildlife conservation across North America. Some of the nation’s most important and impactful conservation programs are contained in this legislation. The introduction
- [Let Me Be Perfectly Frank: I Have Been to the Mountaintop](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/let-me-be-perfectly-frank-i-have-been-to-the-mountaintop/) - What is with the human fascination with terrain? All this talk of mountaintop experiences and “going to the mountaintop,” as if the air there is rarified and perspectives altered. I’ll grant you the latter of those.
- [A Call to Arms](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/a-call-to-arms/) - Observation and insight on the art of collecting antique double guns
- [Policy Corner Brief: JUNE 2024](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-june-2024/) - CSF SUPPORTS LAND CONSERVATION LEGISLATION IN NORTH CAROLINA ARTICLE CONTACT: CONNER BARKER Why It Matters: With North Carolina being one of the most rapidly growing states in the country, it is increasingly important to support landowners interested in conserving their property. North Carolina’s private lands provide important access for hunting and fishing, but as properties are developed,
- [Getting Out There](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/getting-out-there/) - A Continuation of On Point: The Ultimate Prep Guide to the Hunt
- [The Morning Call](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-morning-call/) - In the months of autumn, Sara loved to spend the early mornings out on the porch. The frosty air made her arthritis ache a bit, but the sun always came up clear and cast its warming rays across the old timber boards, and by the time the coffee pot whistled, she felt fine—as fine as
- [The June-July 2024 Preview](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/june-july-2024-issue-preview/) - A LOOK INSIDE THE LATEST ISSUE OF COVEY RISE: VOLUME 12, NUMBER 4 Cover by John Hafner The value of documenting our outdoor adventures is being able to look back at the memories we make chasing happy dogs, clever birds, and elusive fish. We do this to create and cultivate stories that will encourage you
- [Policy Corner Brief: MAY 2024](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-may-2024/) - MORE THAN $37 MILLION IN CONSERVATION FUNDING PROTECTED IN NEBRASKA AS LEGISLATIVE SESSION CONCLUDES ARTICLE CONTACT: JAKE GOULD Why It Matters: The Nebraska legislative session saw its fair share of legislation that would ultimately have negative impacts on the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission funding. There were multiple bills aimed at offering free and discounted licenses and
- [Policy Corner Brief: APRIL 2024](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-april-2024/) - LEGISLATION TO RESTRUCTURE THE KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE RESOURCES PASSES SENATE DESPITE OPPOSITION ARTICLE CONTACT: CONNER BARKER Why It Matters: Kentucky would be the first state in the country to place the management of its fish and wildlife agency under its Department of Agriculture and give all Wildlife Commissioner appointments to its Commissioner of Agriculture,
- [Policy Corner Brief: MARCH 2024](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-march-2024/) - CSF ACTIVELY WORKING BOTH PRO AND ANTI-SPORTSMEN’S BILLS IN TENNESSEE ARTICLE CONTACT: CONNER BARKER Why It Matters: (1) Efforts to end the Sandhill Crane season in the Volunteer State, despite historic Sandhill Crane population levels, are driven by emotion rather than science. (2) Allowing the indiscriminate baiting of Tennessee’s wildlife would contravene rules established by the Tennessee Wildlife
- [The April-May 2024 Preview](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/april-may-2024-issue-preview/) - A LOOK INSIDE THE LATEST ISSUE OF COVEY RISE: VOLUME 12, NUMBER 3 Cover by Sarah Farnsworth Spring is in the air, and summer will soon be upon us. With these realities in mind, we assembled some light reads that offer both escape and refreshment. If we have to wait until bird season starts again,
- [Policy Corner Brief: FEBRUARY 2024](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-february-2024/) - CONGRESSIONAL SPORTSMEN’S FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF THREE NEW BOARD MEMBERS FOR 2024 Jason Hornady of Hornady Manufacturing, Inc., Jason Vanderbrink of Vista Outdoor Inc., and Brian Luoma to join CSF’s Board of Directors. January 18, 2024 (Washington, D.C.) The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), the nation’s most effective outdoor advocacy organization, announced today the appointment of three new
- [The February-March 2024 Preview](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/february-march-2024-issue-preview/) - A LOOK INSIDE THE LATEST ISSUE OF COVEY RISE: VOLUME 12, NUMBER 2 Cover by Seth Bynum By now the resolutions are beginning to fade. Step counts are dwindling, calorie counts are blossoming, and Dry February is looking more and more like a pipe dream. Keep the faith. You resolved to spend more time reading
- [Policy Corner Brief: JANUARY 2024](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-january-2024/) - PRESIDENT BIDEN SIGNS CSC LEADERS SEN. BOOZMAN, REP. GRAVES’ DUCK STAMP MODERNIZATION ACT INTO LAW December 20, 2023 (Washington, D.C.) – Yesterday, President Biden signed S. 788, the Duck Stamp Modernization Act, into law, delivering a significant victory to the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) and waterfowl hunters across the nation. CSF extends our appreciation to Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC)
- [Policy Corner Brief: DECEMBER 2023](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-december-2023/) - MICHIGAN LEGISLATURE PASSES COMMERCIAL GUIDING PACKAGE AFTER NEARLY DECADE-LONG EFFORT ARTICLE CONTACT: BOB MATTHEWS Why It Matters: Hunting and fishing are societal pillars in Michigan that have significant economic impacts. This legislative package serves to increase consumer confidence when contracting a hunting or fishing guide to pursue the State’s storied fish and wildlife species, while simultaneously
- [The December-January 2024 Preview](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/december-january-2024-issue-preview/) - A LOOK INSIDE THE LATEST ISSUE OF COVEY RISE: VOLUME 12, NUMBER 1 Cover by Lee Kjos Tis the season, and the upland sporting lifestyle is the gift that keeps on giving. Now’s the time to celebrate whatever draws you into the conversation—whether it may be the dogs, the travel, the food, or the guns.
- [Travel Ball for Retrievers](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/travel-ball-for-retrievers/) - The Bracco Italiano is a rare breed with remarkable working standards and an unforgettable appearance.
- [Let Me Be Perfectly Frank: Love, Loss, and Come Back Here](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/let-me-be-perfectly-frank-love-loss-and-come-back-here/) - For you, it may seem like a nanosecond. After all, you’ve got a dog on point and the promise of feathered chaos and a money shot.
- [The Versatile Pudelpointer](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-versatile-pudelpointer-2/) - The Bracco Italiano is a rare breed with remarkable working standards and an unforgettable appearance.
- [Policy Corner Brief: OCTOBER 2023](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-october-2023/) - MASSACHUSETTS HOUSE BILL 2771 SEEKS TO DOUBLE-DOWN ON AMMO TAXES ARTICLE CONTACT: FRED BIRD Why it Matters: On September 12, 2023, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s (CSF) Northeastern States Assistant Manager, Fred Bird submitted a letter of opposition to the Joint Committee on Revenue regarding Massachusetts (MA) House Bill (HB) 2771 An Act Establishing an Excise Tax on Ammunition. HB 2771 is very likely
- [The October-November 2023 Preview](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/october-november-2023-issue-preview/) - A LOOK INSIDE THE LATEST ISSUE OF COVEY RISE: VOLUME 11, NUMBER 6 Cover by Brian Grossenbacher Adventure meets nostalgia when the past is incorporated into the future—some of the old into some of the new. It’s important to remember that established upland traditions can be made new again and new adventures make welcome traditions.
- [Policy Corner Brief: SEPTEMBER 2023](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-september-2023-2/) - BURNING FOR YOU: THE ROLE OF PRESCRIBED FIRE ACROSS THE LOWER MIDWEST ARTICLE CONTACT: KENT KEENE Why it Matters: While the dog days of summer may not seem like the ideal time to be thinking about prescribed burning, actions taken now can set the stage for the use of prescribed fire later in the year. For land managers
- [Policy Corner Brief: AUGUST 2023](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-august-2023/) - NASC EXECUTIVE COUNCIL HOLDS SUCCESSFUL MID-YEAR MEETING IN OKLAHOMA Why It Matters: The National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) Executive Council is a bipartisan group of state sportsmen-legislators who lead the NASC network by providing advice to the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) on the administration of the NASC program. Representing states from Alaska to Maine, and South Carolina to
- [The August-September 2023 Preview](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/august-september-2023-issue-preview/) - A LOOK INSIDE THE LATEST ISSUE OF COVEY RISE: VOLUME 11, NUMBER 5 Cover by Thomas Harvey You can never be bored when you fill your days exploring new places and trying new things. When we venture out into the world, we bring stories back to the table, along with the bounty of the harvest
- [Policy Corner Brief: JULY 2023](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-july-2023/) - CSF SUPPORTED FOREST DATA MODERNIZATION ACT INTRODUCED ARTICLE CONTACT: TAYLOR SCHMITZ Why It Matters: Sportsmen and women depend on healthy forests to provide quality wildlife habitat, and forest owners and land managers need accurate and accessible information to effectively manage forests. The Forest Data Modernization Act would update the U.S. Forest Service’s Forest Inventory and Analysis Program
- [Policy Corner Brief: JUNE 2023](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-june-2023/) - CONGRESSIONAL SPORTSMEN’S FOUNDATION HOSTS FARM BILL FLY-IN, LEADING CONSERVATION GROUPS ENGAGE WITH CONGRESSIONAL POLICY MAKERS May 17, 2023 (Washington, DC) – Yesterday, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) organized and led a Farm Bill Fly-In that brought together key members of Congress and like-minded advocacy partners to discuss their priorities for the 2023 Farm Bill. Joining CSF leaders on
- [The June-July 2023 Preview](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/june-july-2023-issue-preview/) - A LOOK INSIDE THE LATEST ISSUE OF COVEY RISE: VOLUME 11, NUMBER 4 Cover by Lee Kjos The secret to a life of adventure is to think outside the box. The feature stories of this issue read like missions—in which there are things to be accomplished, quests to embark upon, and meanings to be uncovered.
- [Policy Corner Brief: May 2023](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-may-2023-2/) - RIGHT TO HUNT AND FISH CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT HEADED TO THE BALLOT IN FL IN 2024 ARTICLE CONTACT: MARK LANCE Why It Matters: Right to hunt, fish, and harvest wildlife constitutional amendments protect the outdoor traditions of thousands of sportsmen and women from efforts to limit or outright ban hunting and fishing practices. Anti-sportsmen organizations continually lead efforts to persuade
- [Twinkle in his Eye](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/twinkle-his-eye-trevallion/) - David Trevallion’s genius has become part of the history of fine gunmaking.
- [Policy Corner Brief: APRIL 2023](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-april-2023/) - CSF AND PARTNERS SALVAGE LANGUAGE IN MICHIGAN FIREARM LEGISLATION ARTICLE CONTACT: BOB MATTHEWS, Why It Matters: Sometimes, a bill that would harm the interests of sportsmen and women has the support of both legislative chambers in a state. When this is the case, it is imperative that the groups defending those interests do all that they
- [The April-May 2023 Preview](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/april-may-2023-issue-preview/) - A LOOK INSIDE THE LATEST ISSUE OF COVEY RISE: VOLUME 11, NUMBER 3 Cover by Sarah Farnsworth Although life doesn’t always go according to plan, it usually works out in the end. It may not come easy or the way that was expected, but it’s never too late to pursue what you want, even if
- [Policy Corner Brief: MARCH 2023](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-march-2023/) - SENATE CONGRESSIONAL SPORTSMEN’S CAUCUS LEADERS INTRODUCE BILL TO MODERNIZE FEDERAL DUCK STAMPS ARTICLE CONTACT: TAYLOR SCHMITZ, Why It Matters: Under current law, when a hunter purchases an electronic federal duck stamp, the e-stamp is only valid for 45 days to allow for a physical stamp to be mailed. Once the 45-day period has passed, the e-stamp is
- [Policy Corner Brief: FEBRUARY 2023](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-february-2023/) - Key Legislative Updates from the Upper Midwest Posted on Monday, February 13, 2023 Contact: Bob Matthews, Senior Coordinator, Upper Midwestern States With legislative sessions across the country in full swing, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) is hard at work engaging with lawmakers in the Upper Midwest to promote policies that protect and advance hunting, fishing, recreational shooting, and trapping.
- [The February-March 2023 Preview](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/february-march-2023-issue-preview/) - A LOOK INSIDE THE LATEST ISSUE OF COVEY RISE: VOLUME 11, NUMBER 2 Cover by John Hafner The thing about life is that we never know where it’s going to take us, literally and figuratively. Whether it be new destinations, new friends, new job opportunities, or any new experience, it’s practically guaranteed that the journey
- [Policy Corner Brief: JANUARY 2023](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-january-2023/) - Illinois Bans Semi-Automatic Firearms and Standard Capacity Magazines Posted on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 Contact: Bob Matthews, Senior Coordinator, Upper Midwestern States Following a dead-of-night House vote and a Sunday evening Senate session, the lame-duck Illinois legislature passed a bill banning Modern Sporting Rifles and imposed restrictions on Standard Capacity Magazines. Illinois becomes the ninth state to restrict the sale
- [Policy Corner Brief: DECEMBER 2022](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-december-2022/) - Benefits to Anglers and Boaters Poised to Become Law in the NDAA Posted on Monday, December 12, 2022 The Water Resources Development Act, commonly known as WRDA, authorizes water resources infrastructure projects carried out by the United States Army Corps of Engineers and is generally updated by Congress every two years. The U.S. Army Corps of
- [The December-January 2023 Preview](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/december-january-2023-issue-preview/) - A LOOK INSIDE THE LATEST ISSUE OF COVEY RISE: VOLUME 11, NUMBER 1 Cover by John Hafner The easy way is not always the best way. In the pages of this issue of Covey Rise, we are advised to slow down, take our time, and go the extra mile to achieve great things. Sometimes a
- [Western Isles Woodcock](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/western-isles-woodcock/) - A hunter heads to Scotland’s Outer Hebrides to test his sporting prowess against the wily and wondrous woodcock.
- [Policy Corner Brief: NOVEMBER 2022](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-november-2022/) - CSF Continues to Support Active Management on the Hoosier National Forest Posted on Monday, November 14, 2022 Contact: Bob Matthews, Senior Coordinator, Upper Midwestern States In 2021, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) joined an amicus brief supporting a project proposed by the United States Forest Service (USFS) on the Hoosier National Forest. The proposal, dubbed the “Houston South Project,”
- [Spaniels by Name](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/spaniels-by-name/) - Lesser known spaniels are making a name for themselves.
- [Please Pass the Joy](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/please-pass-the-joy/) - The act of cooking wild-game for others not only advances our culinary expertise but benefits our physical health and nourishes our soul.
- [Daybreak's Pheasant Pot Pie](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/daybreak-pheasant-pot-pie/) - Recipe and commentary by Rachel Hogan
- [Time and Place to Reflect](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/time-and-place-to-reflect/) - Stewards of the future at Pine Shadows Daybreak
- [Conservation at Brays](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/conservation-at-brays/) - The etymology of time well spent.
- [Policy Corner Brief: OCTOBER 2022](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-october-2022/) - CSC Member Rep. Blake Moore Introduces Important Bill to Enhance Recreational Shooting Opportunities Posted on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 On Friday, Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Rep. Blake Moore (UT) introduced the Range Access Act, an important bill to improve recreational shooting opportunities for America’s sportsmen and women. Specifically, the Range Access Act would require both the U.S. Forest Service
- [The October-November 2022 Preview](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/october-november-2022-issue-preview/) - If you love something, it’s worth putting forth the effort to preserve the quality of that thing, whether it’s as big as conservation and the upland lifestyle or as small as relationships with friends and family (dogs included!).
- [Roaming Rails](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/roaming-rails-train/) - The gap between people and hunting is connected by the tracks of the Rovos Rail
- [Paradise Found](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/paradise-found-patagonia/) - Will and Lauren Cowen search for authentic adventure at the ends of the Earth with HookFire
- [Policy Corner Brief: SEPTEMBER 2022](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-september-2022/) - Sportsmen’s conservation policy issues from public lands access for recreation to forest management to sportsmen’s recruitment and retention – and much more. Bringing you need-to-know information from around the country. Brought to you by Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation.
- [The Irish Water Spaniel](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/irish-water-spaniel/) - An ancient hunting breed, no blarney
- [A Rare Jim](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/a-rare-jim/) - Jim Kelly and his team earn recognition for servicing classic double guns at Darlington Gun Works.
- [High Plains Heat](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/high-plains-heat/) - Prairie chickens light the upland fire on the pastures of Nebraska
- [The August-September 2022 Preview](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/august-september-2022-issue-preview/) - No matter where in the world your pursuit of the hunt may take you, there will always be something new and wonderful waiting to be discovered.
- [Policy Corner Brief: AUGUST 2022](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-august-2022/) - Supplemental Draft Backcountry Access Plan Released for Big Cypress National Preserve: Concerns Surrounding Sportsmen and Women Access Posted on Monday, August 15, 2022 Contact: Mark Lance, Southeastern States Coordinator The National Park Service (NPS) released the Supplemental Draft Backcountry Access Plan/Environmental Impact Statement (Supplemental Draft Plan) for the Big Cypress National Preserve in Florida. The Supplemental Draft Plan was
- [Building Bonds](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/building-bonds-puppy/) - The Pine Shadows imprinting program creates a close connection with our bird dogs
- [Perdiz in the Pampas](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/perdiz-in-the-pampas/) - Embracing the challenge of this South American gamebird.
- [Policy Corner Brief: JULY 2022](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-july-2022/) - Conservation Reserve Program: 2022 Enrollment Outpaces Contract Expirations Thanks to Record-Breaking Grasslands CRP Signup Posted on Monday, July 18, 2022 Contact: Kent Keene, Assistant Manager, Lower Midwestern States and Agriculture Policy With the acceptance of 3.1 million acres during the Grassland CRP Signup, new CRP enrollments are on course to outpace contract expirations in Fiscal Year 2022.
- [Little Brown Dogs](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/little-brown-dogs-spaniels/) - The Boykin spaniel’s size and versatility propels its rising popularity among sporting breeds.
- [A Dinosaur in Hand](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/a-dinosaur-in-hand-sharptails/) - Hunting sharptails in their ancestral lands of Alaska.
- [House Passes the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/house-passes-recovering-americas-wildlife-act/) - The House of Representatives has passed the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (H.R. 2773) in a 231-190 vote, bringing us one step closer to securing a solution that has been championed by the hunting and fishing community since 2016. The bill recently advanced out of committee in the Senate and awaits a floor vote in that
- [Policy Corner Brief: JUNE 2022](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-june-2022/) - Sportsmen’s conservation policy issues from public lands access for recreation to forest management to sportsmen’s recruitment and retention – and much more. Bringing you need-to-know information from around the country. Brought to you by Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation.
- [The Kind Approach](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-kind-approach-cocker-spaniel/) - In the United Kingdom, dog trainer Ben Randall shows how positivity pays while working with cocker spaniels, Labradors, and English springer spaniels.In the United Kingdom, dog trainer Ben Randall shows how positivity pays while working with cocker spaniels, Labradors, and English springer spaniels.
- [The June-July 2022 Preview](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-june-july-2022-issue-preview/) - A LOOK INSIDE THE LATEST ISSUE OF COVEY RISE: VOLUME 10, NUMBER 4 Cover by Austin Coit When one hears the phrase “upland hunting,” it is easy to recall memories of a hunt, images of beloved bird dogs, and picturesque views taken in on the journey. However, upland hunting is not simply a sport, but
- [Skewered Grouse Poppers](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/skewered-grouse-poppers/) - Recipe and commentary by Joanne Linehan from the article “Peaches in the Summertime, Apples in the Fall” from the June-July 2022 issue. “Lion poppers, spruce grouse, venison shanks…I always try to feed our guests something they haven’t had before. I won’t shoot an animal if we don’t need the meat, but we usually need the
- [Joanne's Triple-Chocolate Brownies](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/joannes-triple-chocolate-brownies/) - Recipe and commentary by Joanne Linehan from the article “Peaches in the Summertime, Apples in the Fall” from the June-July 2022 issue. “I think my relationship with food is a creative outlet. I went to school to learn to be creative and playful. Remember, I was trained to be a preschool teacher. The kitchen is
- [In the Shadows of Giants](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/in-the-shadows-of-giants/) - On a dewdrop morning, Susanna Love stepped out the back door of the house, kicked her bootheels on the sill, and led her daughter Reagan out into the sun. She propped the little girl on a chair, helped her tie her hair, and then stood up to look across the pasture. From that vantage point,Learning from legends before him, Ronnie Smith, Jr., passes on his family’s tradition of maintaining excellence in bird-dog training.
- [Video: Restoring Longleaf Pines with the Conservation Reserve Program](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/video-restoring-longleaf-pines-with-the-conservation-reserve-program/) - Georgia farmer Hal Avery has had 104 acres of his land enrolled in the Farm Bill’s Conservation Reserve Program since 2015, when he began restoring longleaf pine forest and its native understory of warm-season grasses to benefit wildlife and soil and water quality. Longleaf pine forests are some of the most diverse ecosystems in North America
- [HANDS-ON HABITAT SUCCESS](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/hands-on-habitat-success/) - Chapters, partners, and volunteers put boots on the ground and got their hands dirty for upland habitat.
- [Dr. Dale on Quail: Quail Management On WMAs In Texas](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/dr-dale-on-quail-quail-management-on-wmas-in-texas/) - Most of the quail hunting opportunities in Texas are found on privately-owned lands. But several TPWD Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) are popular destinations too.
- [Policy Corner Brief: MAY 2022](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-may-2022/) - Pro-Sportsmen Bills Signed into Law in Georgia Posted on Monday, May 16, 2022 Contact: Mark Lance, Southeastern States Coordinator On May 10, Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC) Member Governor Brian Kemp signed multiple pro-sportsmen bills into law. All of the bills were sponsored by members of the Georgia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus (Caucus). House Bill 1349 (HB 1349) extends the
- [Cigars with Friends](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/cigars-with-friends/) - How a cigar smoked in silence creates lasting memories.
- [Best is Yet to Come](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/best-is-yet-to-come/) - Quail in the Baja Desert and a story of friends yet unwritten.
- [Tank Turned Two](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/tank-turned-two/) - Although I’ve been blessed with a fair amount of hunting success in the whitetail and turkey woods, in full disclosure, I’m an extremely mediocre bird hunter. I have experienced the uplands more often with a camera—not a shotgun—in my hands, photographing hundreds of bird hunts over my professional years. Honestly, I’m about as qualified to
- [The Last Hunt: The Dog Did What?](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-last-hunt-the-dog-did-what/) - James (Jim) E. Cameron, M.D. was one of my all-time heroes, a gentleman of unparalleled integrity and superior scholarship. His interests in addition to medicine were catholic. He had a wide range of hobbies that he studied and mastered like an academic. Jim was our family doctor. He wrote a letter of recommendation for me
- [Sea Island Forge Kettle](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/sea-island-forge/) - Gathered around a fire with friends and family… this is where time slows down and memories are made. No matter the occasion or the season, the SIF Fire Kettle is the best outdoor fire pit to provide you with the perfect blend of feet-up relaxation and open-fire cooking. The 30-Gallon Fire Kettle suits backyards big
- [A SMALL ACREAGE HABITAT JUNKIE](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/a-small-acreage-habitat-junkie/) - My wife assures me that I have an addiction. Sometimes my kids think I’ve jumped off the deep end. Pheasants Forever colleagues label it a fixation. I’d describe myself as a junkie. And the only therapy is more habitat. Hello, my name is Jared and I am a small acreage habitat junkie. THE HABITAT LIFESTYLE
- [Where will sagebrush restoration go from here?](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/where-will-sagebrush-restoration-go-from-here/) - It was called an “unprecedented conservation effort” and an “all-hands and all-lands” mission when federal and state agencies, private landowners, and conservation organizations across 11 Western states, including Wyoming, partnered in 2015 to make significant commitments to the daunting challenge of conserving sagebrush habitat. These vast landscapes are home to greater sage grouse, mule deer,
- [Future of Plumbum](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/future-of-plumbum-lead-shot/) - In preparation for the inevitable phaseout of lead in the uplands, there are some prudent ideas to consider to extend your days afield and enjoy working dogs.
- [A Walk with Ben](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/a-walk-with-ben/) - Montana legend says that a woman haunts the Crazy Mountains. She fled to its steep slopes for safety when her wagon train was attacked during the Western migration. From her trauma, the stories tell that she went mad. She watches over the area to ward off those who betrayed her. And, that’s how the Crazies
- [7 Ways the President Wants Congress to Invest in Conservation Next Year](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/7-ways-the-president-wants-congress-to-invest-in-conservation-next-year/) - Here’s what the Biden Administration is prioritizing in its FY2023 budget request
- [Policy Corner Brief: APRIL 2022](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-april-2022/) - MAPLand Act Clears Senate, Heads to President’s Desk to Be Signed into Law Posted on Monday, April 11, 2022 Last week, the Modernizing Access to Our Public Land Act (MAPLand) Act passed the Senate under unanimous consent, a sign of the strong bipartisan support for this important legislation, sending the bill to the President’s desk to
- [The April-May 2022 Preview](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-april-may-2022-issue-preview/) - A LOOK INSIDE THE LATEST ISSUE OF COVEY RISE: VOLUME 10, NUMBER 3 Cover by John Hafner Simplicity is often overlooked and undervalued. We tend to mistake the “grand” mo-ments in life as the ones we must strive for—the ones that will be most fulfilling or the most rewarding. But perhaps life’s best moments are
- [Among the Pines](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/among-the-pines-russell-lands/) - A lifetime of memories made at Russell Lands.
- [Malt Whiskeys](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/malt-whiskeys/) - A growing trend in American distilling.
- [Biology of Bourbon](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/biology-of-bourbon/) - What’s that apple doing in my whiskey?
- [Will Releasing Captive-Raised Sage Grouse Help or Hurt Dwindling Populations?](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/will-releasing-captive-raised-sage-grouse-help-or-hurt-dwindling-populations/) - Some say introducing birds raised on game farms will hurt the wild sage grouse's ability to survive.
- [How Working Lands are Bringing Back Bobwhite Quail](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/how-working-lands-are-bringing-back-bobwhite-quail/) - One Farm Bill conservation program aims to conserve 7 million acres of quail habitat by 2026.
- [Some Species and Habitat Loss from Climate Change May Already be Irreversible](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/some-species-and-habitat-loss-from-climate-change-may-already-be-irreversible/) - In the latest global climate report, scientists have a sobering message about fish and wildlife habitat reaching a tipping point.
- [Dr. Dale on Quail: Shotguns as "Functional Art"](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/dr-dale-on-quail-shotguns-as-functional-art/) - This month’s podcast features a “rags to riches” story about RPQRF Director Russell Gordy of Houston. Russell’s love of shotguns has transported him from the Sears & Roebuck catalog of his youth to the pinnacle of a “gun shop” at Gordy & Sons of Houston—it’s a fascinating odyssey that I know you’ll enjoy. If you’re a connoisseur of fine guns, you’ll appreciate Gordy’s description of his gun collection as “functional art.” \
- [Policy Corner Brief: MARCH 2022](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-march-2022/) - CSF and Other Hunting and Fishing Conservation Leaders Urge U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Maintain Access for Sportsmen and Women Posted on Monday, March 14, 2022 On Friday, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) and 40 of the nation’s leading hunting, fishing, and other conservation organizations urged the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) to maintain access for hunting and
- [Making Us Believers](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/making-us-believers/) - A surprise to many hunters, standard poodles can hold their own on land or in water.
- [All-American Instincts](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/all-american-instincts/) - The Chesapeake Bay retriever is built on exceptional, natural drive and determination.
- [The Illusion of Wildness: Every Little Piece Counts](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-illusion-of-wildness-every-little-piece-counts/) - It’s only human to be jealous once in a while, and hunters are no exception. The possibility for spontaneous envy is only compounded in the age of Instagram grip and grins — limits of mallards, shiny new pick-ups, impeccable whistle sits. The options are endless.
- [Tax Tips for Forest Landowners](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/tax-tips-for-forest-landowners/) - These helpful resources will increase your understanding of forestry tax provisions and related tax laws.
- [Dr. Dale on Quail: Lannom Ranch Buggies](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/dr-dale-on-quail-lannom-ranch-buggies/) - This month’s guest is John Lannom who designs and custom-builds the buggies in Ft. Stockton. If you’ve spent much time hunting in the Permian Basin or Trans-Pecos ecoregions, chances are you’ve seen (or hunted from) a Lannom Ranch Buggy. I was introduced to them in 1994 on a mule deer hunt in Culberson County, but got really intrigued by them after some quail hunts in Pecos County in 1999. Tune in as we discuss the form and function of these unique vehicles.
- [The February-March 2022 Preview](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-february-march-2022-issue-preview/) - A LOOK INSIDE THE LATEST ISSUE OF COVEY RISE: VOLUME 10, NUMBER 2 Cover by Lee Kjos Upland hunting can only be truly and fully enjoyed among pleasant company, whether with four- or two-legged companions. The quantifiable successes of the day’s hunt will wither away, but the relationships built are what endure. This fellowship afield builds
- [Policy Corner Brief: FEBRUARY 2022](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-february-2022/) - Department of Interior Announces Disbursement of More Than $1.5 Billion in Sportsmen-Generated Conservation Funding Posted on Monday, February 14, 2022 Last week, the Department of the Interior announced the distribution of approximately $1.5 billion in funding that is generated on the backs of sportsmen and women through excise taxes on hunting and fishing equipment such as firearms, ammunition,
- [The Book's Cover](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-books-cover/) - Take the time to read a bird dog’s whole story.
- [Dogs On Trial](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/dogs-on-trial/) - The point behind the National Amateur Free-for-All at Sedgefields in Alabama.
- [Vietnamese-Style Fried Quail](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/vietnamese-style-fried-quail/) - Recipe and commentary by Jenny Nguyen-Wheatley from the article “Unwanted Parts” from the October-November 2022 issue. “But I take this no-waste attitude with me in the field and in my approach to wild-game cooking: Shoot only what I can eat, and what I kill, may I do it justice in the kitchen. And that’s on
- [Manager's Minute: Prescribed Fire](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/managers-minute-prescribed-fire/) - This month we are talking about what may be the most versatile and valuable tool in a quail manager’s toolbox: prescribed fire.
- [Wildfires' Effect on Climate Change](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/wildfires-affect-on-climate-change/) - Wildfires can turn forests into greenhouse gas emitters, but a return to regular burn cycles could change that.
- [WILD BIRDS, CLEAN WATER, WALLEYES, AND WILDLIFE HABITAT](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/wild-birds-clean-water-walleyes-and-wildlife-habitat/) - Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever biologists Kent Adams, Jim Inglis, Cody Grasser, and Ben Beaman for a conversation focused on the connection between the organization’s wildlife habitat mission and clean water.
- [House Committee Advances the Recovering America's Wildlife Act](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/house-committee-advances-the-recovering-americas-wildlife-act/) - Because different versions of each bill have been passed by the House and Senate, conference committees will debate which provisions move forward.
- [Dr. Dale on Quail: Pete Delkus: The Quail Hunting Weatherman](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/dr-dale-on-quail-pete-delkus-the-quail-hunting-weatherman/) - Mark Twain reckoned that “everyone talks about the weather, but no one does anything about it.” As Students of Quail we all follow the weather forecasts because of the impact weather has on quail abundance. This month’s guest is Mr. Pete Delkus a card-carrying quail hunter and meteorologist! Pete is no stranger to those who’ve attended one of the T. Boone Pickens Lifetime Sportsman Award where he serves adroitly as the banquet’s moderator. Pete also serves as a meteorologist for WFAA television in the DFW market. Delkus also serves on RPQRF’s Board of Directors (since 2019). Join Pete and Dr. Dale for a discussion on the weather scene and the factors that influence it.
- [Policy Corner Brief: JANUARY 2022](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-january-2022/) - Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, a Top CSF Priority, Set to Receive Committee Vote in House On Wednesday, the House Natural Resources Committee is set to hold a vote on the bipartisan Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (H.R. 2773) H.R. 2773, led by Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chair Representative Debbie Dingell (MI) and CSC Member Representative Jeff Fortenberry (NE), is the
- [A Season of Grouse](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/a-season-of-grouse/) - An 11,000-mile journey for grouse across the United States to the moors of England.
- [Road-Tripping Bird Dogs](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/road-tripping-bird-dogs/) - In a follow-up to our feature “Jet-Setting Bird Dogs,” we highlight the innovative road rigs that get our bird dogs safely to the field.
- [Let Me Be Perfectly Frank: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Morality](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/let-me-be-perfectly-frank-life-liberty-and-the-pursuit-of-morality/) - Humans tell dogs things they rarely tell each other, but you didn’t hear that from me.
- [When It Happens To You](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/gunner-kennels-when-it-happens-to-you/) - A true testament to the lifelong investment that is GUNNER Kennels.
- [Compliance with Style](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/compliance-with-style/) - At age 69, renowned dog trainer George Hickox is as devoted to bird dogs and schooling their owners as ever.
- [Pocket Preserve](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/pocket-preserve/) - How we use the word “conservation” matters more than we realize.
- [Wildlife Conservation is Good for the Economy](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/wildlife-conservation-is-good-for-the-economy/) - Anyone who knows me personally or reads me professionally knows that I am nuts over wild turkeys. I hunt them all over the country every spring and, in fact, I have started to do so again in the fall. Traditionally, I hunt hard every fall in West Virginia for one week. It’s a challenge that
- [Winter Cover for Pheasants](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/winter-cover-for-pheasants/) - Whether participating in hunting, fishing, shooting sports or numerous other outdoor activities, the conservation community sees the #ResponsibleRecreation campaign as a safe and constructive way to encourage individuals and families to get outside and enjoy the outdoors as a means to cope with the current COVID-19 pandemic.
- [Policy Corner Brief: DECEMBER 2021](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-december-2021/) - Department of the Interior Announces Establishment of Advisory Council Dedicated to Sportsmen and Women Highlights Earlier today, the Department of the Interior (DOI) announced the establishment of the Hunting and Wildlife Conservation Council (Council), a Federal Advisory Committee dedicated to supporting and advancing our nation’s time-honored traditions of hunting and recreational shooting. This announcement demonstrates the Administration’s
- [10 Conservation Achievements We're Proud of in 2021](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/10-conservation-achievements-were-proud-of-in-2021/) - Because different versions of each bill have been passed by the House and Senate, conference committees will debate which provisions move forward.
- [Dr. Dale on Quail: Clay Sisson: Quail Stalwart in the Southeast](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/dr-dale-on-quail-clay-sisson-quail-stalwart-in-the-southeast/) - This month’s guest is Mr. Clay Sisson from Albany, GA. Clay’s name is often quoted in quail management circles via his work with the Albany Quail Project and more recently with Tall Timbers Research Station. I first met Clay at a Quail Unlimited convention in Houston way back in 1989, and have grown to appreciate his contributions to practical, meaningful management strategies for quail-folk. Since that time I’ve had the opportunity to hunt quail with Clay in west Texas and have found we seem to have been “cut from the same cloth.”
- [Jack of All Trades](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/jack-of-all-trades/) - We dive into the little-known world of pointing Labradors and two cousins who raise and train these unique gun dogs.
- [The 10th Anniversary Collector's Edition Preview](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-december-january-2022-issue-preview/) - A LOOK INSIDE THE LATEST ISSUE OF COVEY RISE: VOLUME 10, NUMBER 1 Cover by John Hafner Where did the time go? We can’t believe that Covey Rise has already turned 10, and to celebrate a decade of devotion to the upland lifestyle, we want to give back to our readers by mailing them this
- [The Last Hunt with Doc Blythe: Do-Dah Day](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/doc-blythe-do-dah-day/) - The story of Bear Bryant and the demon quail.
- [The Last Hunt with Doc Blythe: Enough is Enough](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-last-hunt-doc-blythe-enough-is-enough/) - And sometimes there is never enough.
- [Hunting Miss Daisy](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/hunting-miss-daisy/) - My sweet little wildflower.
- [About Our Companions: Canine Concerns III](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/about-our-companions-canine-concerns-iii/) - Protect against pernicious threats to your dog—poisons.
- [The October-November 2021 Preview](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-october-november-2021-issue-preview/) - A LOOK INSIDE THE LATEST ISSUE OF COVEY RISE: VOLUME 9, NUMBER 6 Cover by Terry Allen Simple acts can have a profound effect upon our appreciation for hunting traditions and where we go from here. Maybe it’s the inherent challenge presented by wild birds in wild places; maybe it’s the dichotomy between failure we
- [On the Trail with Granddad](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/on-the-trail-with-granddad/) - My father once trained bird dogs on the back 40 owned by my granddad. I loved to visit that old place. At the time, my age was not yet in double digits. But, I still remember those days. Cornfields snaked around hillsides and in between wetlands and woods. From the home farm, trails cut through
- [Why the South is Decades Ahead of the West in Wildfire Prevention](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/why-the-south-is-decades-ahead-of-the-west-in-wildfire-prevention/) - Whether participating in hunting, fishing, shooting sports or numerous other outdoor activities, the conservation community sees the #ResponsibleRecreation campaign as a safe and constructive way to encourage individuals and families to get outside and enjoy the outdoors as a means to cope with the current COVID-19 pandemic.
- [Let Me Be Perfectly Frank: The Enlightened Path of Upland Yoga](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/let-me-be-perfectly-frank-the-enlightened-path-of-upland-yoga/) - If you thought dogs couldn’t possibly be football fans, you should stick to what you know and leave the thinking to the pros.
- [Your Own Brand](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/your-own-brand/) - Whiskey, which needs to age years, takes time. Where are all these new whiskeys coming from?
- [Creating More Public Access On Private Land Through Strong Partnerships](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/creating-more-public-access-on-private-land-through-strong-partnerships/) - Whether participating in hunting, fishing, shooting sports or numerous other outdoor activities, the conservation community sees the #ResponsibleRecreation campaign as a safe and constructive way to encourage individuals and families to get outside and enjoy the outdoors as a means to cope with the current COVID-19 pandemic.
- [Five Impacts of Western Drought That Have Nothing to Do with Fish](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/five-impacts-of-western-drought-that-have-nothing-to-do-with-fish/) - When rivers and reservoirs drop, there are major consequences for anglers, but the ongoing megadrought could affect your hunting season, as well.
- [Feathers: More than Just Flight](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/feathers-more-than-just-flight/) - Nothing can ruin a quail hunt like a snakebit bird dog, and warm weather during early-season hunts increases the odds and risks of encountering rattlesnakes while afield. To learn how to handle such encounters, join us for this month’s episode of our Dr. Dale on Quail podcast for an interview with Dr. Bud E. Alldredge, Jr. DVM of Sweetwater. Given his tenure (51 years of practicing) and his location (Sweetwater, long-time home of the world’s largest rattlesnake round-up), Dr. Alldredge has treated hundreds of snakebitten dogs. Click the button below to hear what Dr. Alldredge has learned and what to do if you run into a rattler this season.
- [Dr. Dale on Quail: Snipes Ranch: The Augusta National of Quail Ranches](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/dr-dale-on-quail-snipes-ranch-the-augusta-national-of-quail-ranches/) - If you’re a golfer, a reference to the Augusta National means it just can’t get much better. If you’re a quail hunter, the same holds true for the Snipes Ranch in Stonewall County. Join us this month as Rick Snipes shares his quail odyssey on a deep sand site near Aspermont. The ingredients for this special property include a foundation on Nobscot soils which was then cultured by Snipes with ecology and innovation. Snipes also served ten years as the President of the Rolling Plains Quail Research Foundation and recaps the progress made during his tenure.
- [Daybreak Pheasant Sliders](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/pfqf-daybreak-pheasant-sliders/) - Subscribe and Support: Subscribe today using keycode CPFQF1, and Covey Rise will donate 50% of the subscription total to directly benefit quail and pheasants through Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. SUBSCRIBE AND SUPPORT Recipe by Chef Rachel Hogan. Recipe featured in the Dec/Jan 19 issue. INGREDIENTS (Serves 9) 12 to 14 pheasant thighs 20 cloves of garlic
- [Daybreak Pheasant Sliders](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/daybreak-pheasant-sliders/) - Recipe by Chef Rachel Hogan. Recipe featured in the Dec/Jan 19 issue. INGREDIENTS (Serves 9) 12 to 14 pheasant thighs 20 cloves of garlic 1 yellow onion sliced Oil, to brown in (or bacon fat) 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 tablespoon cumin, ground Coarse Kosher salt Beef broth Barbecue sauce (purchased or homemade) 12 Hawaiian slider buns
- [Policy Corner Brief: OCTOBER 2021](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-october-2021/) - Tennessee Quail Habitat Restoration Project Meets Conservation Opposition – Public Meeting Schedule 55 Hunt Fish 30×30 Members, lead by CSF, Submit Formal Recommendations to to the Biden Administration Concerning the “America the Beautiful” Initiative October 13, 2021 (WASHINGTON, D.C) – Earlier today, 55 members of the Hunt Fish 30×30 Coalition, led by the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation
- [Walking with Art](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/walking-with-art-purdey/) - Purdey’s traditional British walking sticks are made with artistic flair.
- [Episode 9: Lee Kjos](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/behind-the-stories-lee-kjos/) - Covey Rise · Behind the Stories: Lee Kjos Behind the Stories: Lee Kjos—Photographer and Writer and Creative Savant Lee Kjos needs no introduction. With his photography, videos, and marketing expertise witnessed by many in the outdoor industry across the nation, he is truly the epitome of a creative savant. He describes his creative game plan
- [Episode 8: Frederick Stivers](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/behind-the-stories-frederick-stivers/) - Frederick Stivers discusses his unique and inspiring practice of creating artwork in real time in the field or next to the stream or at the tailgate. His artistic expression is one of a kind, and his illustrations capture those special moments that we savor every time we chase birds in the uplands.
- [Walking With Art](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/walking-with-art/) - Purdey’s traditional British walking sticks are made with artistic flair. Photography by Terry Allen Story originally published in Volume 3, Number 4 At first glance, you might simply see limbs or branches, but the harvested wood shown at right and the shoots seen above—natural British hardwoods such as blackthorn, hazel, and ash—will be the raw
- [Dr. Dale on Quail: Dr. Dwayne Elmore Discusses Quail Research](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/dr-dale-on-quail-dr-dwayne-elmore-discusses-quail-research/) - Nothing can ruin a quail hunt like a snakebit bird dog, and warm weather during early-season hunts increases the odds and risks of encountering rattlesnakes while afield. To learn how to handle such encounters, join us for this month’s episode of our Dr. Dale on Quail podcast for an interview with Dr. Bud E. Alldredge, Jr. DVM of Sweetwater. Given his tenure (51 years of practicing) and his location (Sweetwater, long-time home of the world’s largest rattlesnake round-up), Dr. Alldredge has treated hundreds of snakebitten dogs. Click the button below to hear what Dr. Alldredge has learned and what to do if you run into a rattler this season.
- [Policy Corner Brief: SEPTEMBER 2021](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-september-2021/) - Tennessee Quail Habitat Restoration Project Meets Conservation Opposition – Public Meeting Scheduled Highlights: The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is proposing to conduct a wildlife habitat improvement project primarily directed towards the restoration of quail habitat, including establishing a mixed oak/pine savanna on the Bridgestone/Firestone Wildlife Management Area (WMA). While the project is part of
- [IDENTIFYING PRIME PHEASANT HABITAT FOR HUNTING](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/identifying-prime-pheasant-habitat-for-hunting/) - Whether participating in hunting, fishing, shooting sports or numerous other outdoor activities, the conservation community sees the #ResponsibleRecreation campaign as a safe and constructive way to encourage individuals and families to get outside and enjoy the outdoors as a means to cope with the current COVID-19 pandemic.
- [2021 Quail Forecast](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/2021-quail-forecast/) - September 1st may be heralded as the start of Texas’ dove season, but for “Students of Quail” it also marks the unveiling of the RPQRF’s forecast for the upcoming quail season. Across the board, it’s going to be a little better than last year, but still only fair to poor for many of us. Say what?
- [Some Deflating Sage Grouse Status Updates and What Can Be Done for Habitat](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/some-deflating-sage-grouse-status-updates-and-what-can-be-done-for-habitat/) - State wildlife agencies are reflecting on the spring lek count totals, while a national advocacy effort could help private landowners create more grouse habitat.
- [Art and Function in Harmony](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/art-and-function-in-harmony/) - How vintage music and bespoke shotguns come together in the collections of Harry Sparks.
- [Philosophy Afield](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/philosophy-afield/) - Upland hunting, fly-fishing, and the human experience.
- [Lands of Sage](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/lands-of-sage/) - Conserving sage grouse the way they deserve.
- [Thinning the Forest for the Trees](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/thinning-the-forest-for-the-trees/) - Used on its own, or together with prescribed burning, mechanical thinning changes how wildfire behaves so that when a fire does burn through a treated area, it is less destructive.
- [TOP 5 TIPS FOR PUBLIC LAND UPLAND HUNTING](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/top-5-tips-for-public-land-upland-hunting/) - IMPROVE YOUR SUCCESS WHEN HUNTING PUBLIC LANDS THIS FALL
- [What the Latest Global Climate Report Means for Sportsmen and Sportswomen](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/what-the-latest-global-climate-report-means-for-sportsmen-and-sportswomen/) - What the Latest Global Climate Report Means for Sportsmen and Sportswomen
- [Dr. Dale on Quail: Ricky Linex: A Giant Among Men](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/dr-dale-on-quail-ricky-linex-a-giant-among-men/) - “If I have seen further than others it is because I was standing on the shoulders of giants.” – Sir Isaac Newton "Some giants are metaphorical while others fit the physical expectations. A rare few fulfill both dimensions. Ricky Linex is the latter, a giant in every sense of the word, but a “gentle giant” in every situation. I’ve known Ricky since 1982 when we were classmates at Texas Tech. Over that span of years, I have worked with him on numerous tours, workshops, QuailMasters classes, and Bobwhite Brigades. His passion, patience, and knowledge of plant identification have opened the eyes of so many. And his magnum opus (Rangeland Plants of North-Central Texas) serves as the go-to field guide for plants in the northwestern half of Texas. Thanks, Ricky, for traveling across the state (and beyond!) with the QuailMasters classes; I don’t think you’ll ever speak to a group of students who appreciated your message any more than they did."
- [Policy Corner Brief: AUGUST 2021](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-august-2021/) - Conservation Reserve Programs Provides Farmers and Ranchers with a Sense of Resiliency in the Face of Severe Drought Highlights: The Conservation Reserve Program’s (CRP) emergency haying and grazing provisions provide farmers and ranchers with an additional source of forage during times of severe drought or other natural disaster. CRP participants in eligible counties are permitted
- [Canine Concerns: Methods of Ensuring the Health and Fitness of Your Hunting Dog](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/canine-concerns-methods-of-ensuring-health-and-fitness-of-your-hunting-dog/) - Hunting presents challenges, for hunters and hunting dogs alike. The elements—extreme cold or extreme heat—can be dangerous.
- [Let Me Be Perfectly Frank: Breathing New Life into Old Dogs](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/let-me-be-perfectly-frank-breathing-new-life-into-old-dogs/) - It is with great enthusiasm that I welcome Sage to the team. If I am to continue as the mind of our great endeavor, then let Sage be the face.
- [The August-September 2021 Preview](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-august-september-2021-issue-preview/) - A LOOK INSIDE THE LATEST ISSUE OF COVEY RISE: VOLUME 9, NUMBER 5 Cover by Lee Kjos Throughout the year, we live through seasons of change, yearning to live that feeling of opening day once again. There is always something new on the horizon as we do so, and we can never forget that this
- [Savory Pheasant Thighs with Tikka Masala Sauce](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/savory-pheasant-thighs-with-tikka-masala-sauce/) - Recipe by Rachel Hogan. Recipe featured in the August-September 2021 issue. Chef’s Note: This Savory Pheasant Thigh recipe is really versatile. I’m presenting the recipe two ways so you can enjoy and be inspired: as a flat bread (featured in V9N5) or as a savory, soul-satisfying Tikka Masala. This take on Tikka Masala is complex
- [Alabama Field Trial Association's Youth Seminar](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/alabama-field-trial-associations-youth-seminar/) - A new generation of birddog hunters.
- [Drought's Impact on Pheasants in North Dakota and South Dakota](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/droughts-impact-on-pheasants-in-north-dakota-and-south-dakota/) - Hundreds of thousands of bird hunters travel to South Dakota and North Dakota each autumn to hunt roosters. With bird populations on the rise the last few years, coupled with a very mild winter in 2020, anticipation for the season ahead was skyrocketing . . . until a dry spring turned into a summer drought.
- [Connecting Landowners to Their Birds](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/connecting-landowners-to-their-birds/) - It’s time to give credit where credit is due. If it were not for conservation-minded private landowners throughout the country, we would have far less wildlife. And that wildlife includes birds.
- [Policy Corner Brief: JUNE 2021](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-june-2021/) - CSF Secures Victories for Access, Conservation, and State Wildlife Management as Sessions Conclude in Lower Midwest Highlights As sessions come to a close across much of the Lower Midwest, several important policy priorities have been passed. Kansas Senate Bill 159 (SB 159) was amended by a conference committee and passed to authorize the purchase of a
- [Policy Corner Brief: JULY 2021](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-july-2021/) - Conservation Challenges and Opportunities – Focus of CSF’s Midwest Policy Forum Highlights: Congressional Sportsmen Foundation’s (CSF) Midwest Staff and Pheasants Forever’s Government Affairs Director, Jim Inglis, met with legislators from around the Midwest for a policy forum and reception in Rapid City, SD. During the reception, speakers discussed current challenges and opportunities related to conservation.
- [Dr. Dale on Quail: Quail Management with an Accent](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/dr-dale-on-quail-quail-management-with-an-accent/) - This month’s guest is Mr. Pen DeVries, a native of Zimbabwe (formerly Rhodesia). DeVries spent his formative years on a 30,000-acre game reserve in Rhodesia but recently moved to southwestern Oklahoma where he’s managing a ranch for bobwhites. Dr. Rollins met up with him during a private consulting venture and was impressed with his commitment towards our beloved bobwhite. DeVries has adapted to his new environment and shares some tips that will benefit any Student of Quail.
- [Hunters and Anglers Unveil Vision for National Wildlife Refuges](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/hunters-and-anglers-unveil-vision-for-national-wildlife-refuges/) - Leading conservation groups and industry brands release report with recommendations for the future of U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service-managed public lands
- [The June-July 2021 Preview](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-june-july-2021-issue-preview/) - A LOOK INSIDE THE LATEST ISSUE OF COVEY RISE: VOLUME 9, NUMBER 4 Cover by Brian Grossenbacher The stories printed on the pages of a magazine are eternal. It is this power of the pages that makes Covey Rise critical for the future of publishing and hunting traditions. Pick up the magazine in your hands
- [The Rainbow](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-rainbow/) - Two dogs, two birds, and an approaching storm.
- [Conservation's Future](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/conservations-future/) - The power of partnerships and a collective voice.
- [Let Me Be Perfectly Frank: Looking for Love in All the Wrong Music](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/frank-puppy-looking-for-love-in-all-the-wrong-music/) - And just like men will never understand women, dogs will never really understand humans. No matter how good your lot in life, it’s never enough.
- [Treasured Objects](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/treasured-objects/) - I surround myself with the stuff that has earned a place in my heart.
- [Q + A with Writer Dave Nomsen](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/q_a_with_dave_nomsen_v9n3/) - Extras from the June-July issue.
- [Let Me Be Perfectly Frank: Puppy Picking is a Two-way Street](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/frank-puppy-picking-is-a-two-way-street/) - Don’t let the puppy-dog eyes and unconditional love distract you.
- [Grilled Quail with Caramelized Peaches and Figs](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/grilled-quail-with-caramelized-peaches-and-figs/) - Recipe by Stacy Lyn Harris. Recipe featured in the Dec-Jan 20 issue. For more recipes and tips from Stacy Lyn Harris, visit her website by clicking here. “Blessed with the largesse of wild game from hunters like her husband Scott, Stacy Lyn was faced with a growing abundance of quarry that needed to be eaten. And as
- [Why Giving Rivers Space to Flood Helps Fish, Wildlife, and Communities](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/why-giving-rivers-space-to-floor-helps-fish-wildife-and-communities/) - Levees built right on the riverbank were once the golden standard for preventing dangerous flooding, but setting structures back from the river could help communities faced with increasingly costly storms, while improving habitat
- [Final Hurdle Cleared to Open Public Lands Sunday Hunting in North Carolina](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/final-hurdle-cleared-to-open-public-lands-sunday-hunting-in-north-carolina/) - Contact: John Culclasure, Southeastern States Assistant Director Highlights In 2017, the North Carolina General Assembly passed the Outdoor Heritage Enhanced Act which transferred regulatory authority from the legislature to the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC) for Sunday hunting with a firearm on public lands in the state managed for hunting. In 2020, the WRC held public meetings
- [SUMMERTIME IN THE UPLANDS](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/summertime-in-the-uplands/) - SUMMERTIME IN THE UPLANDS
- [THE NEW GREAT PLAINS GRASSLANDS INITIATIVE WITH NRCS](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-new-great-plains-grasslands-initiative-with-nrcs/) - Working Lands for Wildlife is the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service’s premier approach for conserving America’s working lands to benefit people, wildlife, and rural communities. This innovative approach is expanding into America’s Great Plains to restore and protect the critical grasslands there. Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Tim Griffiths, NRCS’s Western Regional Coordinator; Dean Krehbiel, NRCS’s State Resources Conservationist for Kansas; and Chris McLeland, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s Midwest Director of Conservation Delivery for this conversation about landscape-level grasslands conservation.
- [Dr. Dale on Quail: Fire Ants and Quail](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/dr-dale-on-quail-fire-ants-and-quail/) - In the court of popular opinion red imported fire ants (RIFA) are a major player in the decline of quail across the southeastern half of Texas. But the scientific community typically hasn’t endorsed the thought. This month’s guest is Dr. Brad Dabbert from Texas Tech University. Dabbert has been involved with much of the RIFA X Bobwhite research over the past 20 years in Texas. He shares his expertise and research findings to help the rest of us sort the wheat from the chaff on this controversial critter.
- [Blackberry-Balsamic Glazed Quail](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/blackberry-balsamic-glazed-quail/) - “One should never assume that any wild game has had the ideal diet and conditions. When in doubt, use hunter’s insurance: a brine. Brines force moisture and flavor into the meat. Whether you prepare it yourself or use a pre-made brine, they always make your game taste great!” -Angelia Highsmith Recipe by Angelia Highsmith of Pinckney
- [Big Ralph](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/big-ralph-doc-blythe/) - Dad could sometimes be slippery as an eel.
- [Later Than You Think](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/later-than-you-think-holland/) - How to find the perfect pairing.
- [Purina Celebrates 127th Anniversary](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/purina-celebrates-127th-anniversary/) - Purina Celebrates 127th Anniversary
- [How Cover Crops Benefit Fish, Wildlife, and Farmers](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/how-cover-crops-benefit-fish-wildlife-and-farmers/) - Because different versions of each bill have been passed by the House and Senate, conference committees will debate which provisions move forward.
- [FACTS SURROUNDING THE MAGIC OF NESTING SEASON](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/facts-surrounding-the-magic-of-nesting-season/) - FACTS SURROUNDING THE MAGIC OF NESTING SEASON
- [Policy Corner Brief: MAY 2021](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-may-2021/) - CSF’s Andy Treharne Represents Hunting and Fishing Community Before Top Senate Committee May 19, 2021 (WASHINGTON, D.C.)– Earlier today, Andy Treharne, the Senior Director of External Affairs for the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), testified before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee during the hearing titled “Examining Biodiversity Loss: Drivers, Impacts, and Potential Solutions”. As
- [Slow-cooker Pheasant Nachos](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/slow-cooker-pheasant-nachos/) - Recipe by Stacy Lyn Harris. Recipe featured in the Dec-Jan 20 issue. INGREDIENTS (Serves 9) 6 pheasant breasts 1/4 pound bacon (4 slices), cooked and crumbled 2 tablespoons bacon grease 1 large Vidalia or yellow onion, chopped 6 garlic cloves, peeled and minced 2 teaspoons liquid smoke 1 tablespoon Kosher salt 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper 1
- [Free-time Pheasant Jerky](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/free-time-pheasant-jerky/) - Our freezers fill up in the fall. This fact is especially true if your calendar—from September through March—is marked with as many hunt days as possible, as it should be. Nebraska in September? Let’s go. South Dakota in October? Of course. Kansas in January or even West Virginia for ruffed grouse in February? Why not?
- [Dr. Dale on Quail: Talking with TPWD on Quail in West Texas](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/dr-dale-on-quail-talking-with-tpwd-on-quail-in-west-texas/) - "My guest this month is John McLaughlin, TPWD’s Quail Program coordinator for west Texas. Join us as we discuss TPWD’s role and philosophy on quail management and hunting regulations. We’ll also discuss supplemental feeding—a topic that McLaughlin studied for his Master’s degree at Texas Tech University."
- [Ties That Bind](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/ties-that-bind/) - At The Orvis Company, the Perkins family keeps the business relevant across generations through products and services of lasting value.
- [Libations of Legend](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/libations-of-legend/) - The spice of hunting life is the drink we choose and the story it evokes.
- [Dr. Dale on Quail: Food Plots For Wildlife](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/dr-dale-on-quail-food-plots-for-wildlife/) - We’re all farmers at heart and the phrase “food plot” is often in our lexicon about this time of year. Join Dr. Dale as he quizzes Darcy Turner of Turner Seed Co. in Breckenridge. They will discuss what and how to plant varieties of milo, millets, and other specialty crops with bobwhites in mind.
- [Policy Corner Brief: APRIL 2021](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-april-2021/) - Arkansas Caucus Passes School-Based Hunter Education Bill Highlights Led by Arkansas Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Member Senator Trent Garner and Caucus Co-Chair Representative Jeff Wardlaw, the Arkansas Legislature recently passed Senate Bill 161 (SB 161) allowing public schools to teach hunter safety as part of their curriculum. Hunter safety (also referred to as hunter education) is a common requirement for
- [What Hunters and Anglers Need to Know About “30 by 30”](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/what-hunters-and-anglers-need-to-know-about-30-by-30/) - Because different versions of each bill have been passed by the House and Senate, conference committees will debate which provisions move forward.
- [The April-May 2021 Preview](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-april-may-2021-issue-preview/) - Certain stories written in print and told through the pages of a magazine can capture our attention in an instant and trigger us to reflect upon special memories from days gone by.
- [Why We Burn](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/conservation-why-we-burn/) - The art and the science behind the intentions of prescribed burning.
- [Q + A with Writer Andrew Bogan](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/q_a_with_andrew_bogan_v9n3/) - Extras from the April-May issue.
- [Policy Corner Brief: MARCH 2021](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-march-2021/) - CSF Supports FWS, NOAA Rule to Enhance Forest, Wildlife Health On February 11, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) submitted comments in support of the rule proposed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service that would clarify their consultation requirements under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) with the U.S. Forest Service
- [Dr. Dale on Quail: Politics of Prescribed Burning](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/dr-dale-on-quail-politics-of-prescribed-burning/) - My guest this month is Brian Treadwell with Conservation Fire Team of Christoval. Brian is a 5th generation Menard Co Rancher and has won TPWD’s Statewide Lone Star Land Steward award and TSCRA’s Environmental Stewardship award where the Treadwells’ repeat use of prescribed fire was a key factor in being recognized. Brian is a licensed and insured Commercial Burn Manager who has operated Conservation Fire Team since 2006, providing a commercial prescribed fire service to every ecoregion, statewide. CFT burns 30,000-50,000 acres annually. Conservation Fire Team can be found on Facebook, www.huntrto.com, 800-203-2950.
- [Hunters and Anglers Celebrate Reintroduction of the MAPLand Act](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/hunters-and-anglers-celebrate-reintroduction-of-the-mapland-act/) - Because different versions of each bill have been passed by the House and Senate, conference committees will debate which provisions move forward.
- [Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever Members Urge Farm Bill Priorities at Meet & Greet in Washington D.C.](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/pheasants-forever-quail-forever-members-urge-farm-bill-priorities-at-meet-greet-in-washington-d-c/) - Washington, D.C. – April 28, 2017 – Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever chapter volunteers from nine states, including next generation leaders from the organization’s National Youth Leadership Council, traveled to Capitol Hill this month to meet with U.S. representatives regarding 2018 Farm Bill priorities. These sportsmen and women advocated for a stronger Conservation Reserve Program
- [THE RISE OF THE IBFH](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-rise-of-the-ibfh/) - Whether participating in hunting, fishing, shooting sports or numerous other outdoor activities, the conservation community sees the #ResponsibleRecreation campaign as a safe and constructive way to encourage individuals and families to get outside and enjoy the outdoors as a means to cope with the current COVID-19 pandemic.
- [Policy Corner Brief: FEBRUARY 2021](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-february-2021/) - CSF Weighs in on Hoosier State Legislation Impacting Access, Conservation On January 29, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) submitted a letter in opposition for Senate Bill 266 (SB 266) and joined a letter of opposition for Senate Bill 373 (SB 373) in Indiana. If passed, both bills would have negative effects on sportsmen and women in the state. SB
- [Six Ways Congress Can Create Jobs and Safeguard Habitat](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/six-ways-congress-can-create-jobs-and-safeguard-habitat/) - Conservation works for hunters, anglers, and the American economy
- [Dr. Dale on Quail: A KEEN EYE FOR QUAIL](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/dr-dale-on-quail-a-keen-eye-for-quail/) - My guest this month is Paul Melton, a rancher from Roby. I’ve known Paul since 1995 and have come to regard him as the smartest person I know. You name the subject and he can address it adroitly. He’s also the finest wingshooter with whom I’ve ever hunted. He was instrumental in finding/securing the RPQRR back in 2006 and chairs the ranch’s Advisory Committee. You’ll enjoy his philosophies as they relate to quail hunting and habitat management.
- [Q + A with Writer, Filmmaker, and Photographer Patrick Tillard](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/q_a_with_patrick_tillard/) - Extras from the August-September issue.
- [Q + A with Photographer Brian Grossenbacher](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/q_a_with_brian_grossenbacher/) - Extras from the August-September issue.
- [The February-March 2021 Preview](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-february-march-2021-issue-preview/) - A LOOK INSIDE THE LATEST ISSUE OF COVEY RISE: VOLUME 9, NUMBER 2 Cover by John Hafner This time of year, we reflect upon where we’ve been with vision for where we want to go. Looking forward, there is more reason to be positive for our future—from conservation to access to hunter recruitment—than ever before.
- [Canine Concerns: Hunting dogs face risks most house pets will never encounter.](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/canine-concerns-hunting-dogs-face-risks-most-house-pets-will-never-encounter/) - Hunting dogs are athletes required to perform in all kinds of weather and are exposed to environmental hazards rarely found in a backyard. Further, many hunting dogs have a drive so strong it overrides discomfort. They may not immediately display symptoms of something potentially lethal—which means their mortality clock may already be ticking toward alarm
- [Corn in the Uplands](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/conservation-corn-in-the-uplands/) - When I was a skinny, clumsy, seven-year-old kid, I experienced fair-chase hunting for the first time. My father, three older brothers, and I traipsed across grandpa’s cut cornfields and through the lush, herbaceous edged habitat to kick out bunnies and the occasional rooster pheasant. These fields were not covered in the “stubble” seen today. Rather,
- [PRAIRIE CHICKEN GUISADA](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/prairie-chicken-guisada/) - “With the heat forcing the hunters to the safety of the white farmhouse, some sustenance was the plan to satisfy them for their earlier efforts. Because of prairie chickens’ dark, dark meat, some say that the bird has an unfavorable flavor. However, Sim Whatley, owner of the Duck Camp hunting and fishing clothing company in
- [PRAIRIE CHICKEN FRICASSEE](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/prairie-chicken-fricassee/) - “With the heat forcing the hunters to the safety of the white farmhouse, some sustenance was the plan to satisfy them for their earlier efforts. Because of prairie chickens’ dark, dark meat, some say that the bird has an unfavorable flavor. However, Sim Whatley, owner of the Duck Camp hunting and fishing clothing company in
- [From the Editor: Eyes on the Prize](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/from-the-editor-eyes-on-the-prize/) - As the holiday season approaches, make the time stand still—immersed in the upland lifestyle. We hope you enjoy this issue!
- [CONGRESSIONAL SPORTSMEN’S FOUNDATION RELEASES STATE ISSUE BRIEFS](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/congressional-sportsmens-foundation-releases-state-issue-briefs/) - 2021 Issue Briefs provide sportsmen’s community, policymakers with information needed to pursue comprehensive outdoor agenda in state capitols January 12, 2021, (WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Further cementing its status as a sportsmen’s community leader in statehouses across the country, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) has released the new and revised 2021 State Issue Brief catalog. This year’s edition provides legislators
- [Dr. Dale on Quail: New Frontiers in Quail Research](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/dr-dale-on-quail-new-frontiers-in-quail-research/) - Nothing can ruin a quail hunt like a snakebit bird dog, and warm weather during early-season hunts increases the odds and risks of encountering rattlesnakes while afield. To learn how to handle such encounters, join us for this month’s episode of our Dr. Dale on Quail podcast for an interview with Dr. Bud E. Alldredge, Jr. DVM of Sweetwater. Given his tenure (51 years of practicing) and his location (Sweetwater, long-time home of the world’s largest rattlesnake round-up), Dr. Alldredge has treated hundreds of snakebitten dogs. Click the button below to hear what Dr. Alldredge has learned and what to do if you run into a rattler this season.
- [Moving Forward With a Belief That Conservation Unifies All Americans](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/moving-forward-with-a-belief-that-conservation-unifies-all-americans/) - Because different versions of each bill have been passed by the House and Senate, conference committees will debate which provisions move forward.
- [Policy Corner Brief: JANUARY 2021](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-january-2021/) - Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Member Introduces Hearing Protection Act in 117th Congress On January 4, Representative Jeff Duncan (SC), a former Co-Chair of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) reintroduced the Hearing Protection Act (HPA) as H.R. 95. The overall intent of the HPA remains to remove firearm suppressors from the purview of the National Firearms Act, while
- [Patience and Partnership](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/patience-and-partnership/) - Harley was trained from a book. He came from show lines, chosen because I wanted a German shorthair and there was a litter advertised in the local paper. I knew nothing about picking a gun dog and less about training one. So I read a few chapters of Kenneth Roebuck’s 1983 book, Gun-Dog Training: Pointing
- [Fringe Benefits for Birds](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/fringe-benefits-for-birds/) - Water guzzlers bring necessary sustenance to the desert.
- [The December-January 2021 Preview](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-december-january-2021-issue-preview/) - A LOOK INSIDE THE LATEST ISSUE OF COVEY RISE: VOLUME 9, NUMBER 1 Cover by John Hafner As the pace of the season slows in a constant countdown to the unfortunate end, the stories in Covey Rise are crucial for us these days. Six times a year, the magazine makes the time stand still for
- [Pheasants Forever, Quail Forever, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Renew Formal Partnership to Continue Furthering Conservation Priorities](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/pheasants-forever-quail-forever-congressional-sportmens-foundation-renew-partnership/) - December 10, 2020 – The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) and Pheasants Forever Inc., and Quail Forever (PF & QF) are pleased to announce the formal continuation of their successful partnership through a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that was signed this week during the 17th Annual National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) Sportsman-Legislator Summit, held virtually due to the ongoing coronavirus
- [Policy Corner Brief: DECEMBER 2020](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-december-2020-2/) - House Agriculture Committee Chairman Peterson Introduces Bill to Expand CRP On Thursday, December 9, House of Representatives Agriculture Committee Chairman and Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus member Rep. Collin Peterson (D-MN) introduced a bill that would expand the Conservation Reserve Program’s (CRP) maximum enrollment cap to 50 million acres by the year 2026. Currently set at 25 million acres for
- [Dr. Dale on Quail: The Value of Quail Hunting](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/dr-dale-on-quail-the-value-of-quail-hunting/) - Nothing can ruin a quail hunt like a snakebit bird dog, and warm weather during early-season hunts increases the odds and risks of encountering rattlesnakes while afield. To learn how to handle such encounters, join us for this month’s episode of our Dr. Dale on Quail podcast for an interview with Dr. Bud E. Alldredge, Jr. DVM of Sweetwater. Given his tenure (51 years of practicing) and his location (Sweetwater, long-time home of the world’s largest rattlesnake round-up), Dr. Alldredge has treated hundreds of snakebitten dogs. Click the button below to hear what Dr. Alldredge has learned and what to do if you run into a rattler this season.
- [Dry conditions and decline in CRP a detriment to Texas pheasants](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/dry-conditions-and-decline-in-crp-a-detriment-to-texas-pheasants/) - Because different versions of each bill have been passed by the House and Senate, conference committees will debate which provisions move forward.
- [Conservation— Fact or Fairy Tale](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/conservation-fact-or-fairy-tale/) - How we use the word “conservation” matters more than we realize.
- [Episode 7: Jeff Gillaspie](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/behind-the-stories-jeff-gillaspie/) - Jeff Gillaspie, the owner and operator of Tinker Kennels, describes his perspective from 5 feet higher than hunters on foot while aboard his Tennessee Walkers following his beloved English setters. He left his day job in town to guide hunters on horseback and to train his bird dogs full time. He discusses his love for the South Dakota prairies and prairie chickens and sharp-tailed grouse. He tells the stories of hunting with the Covey Rise team in the fall of 2019.
- [Episode 1: Nancy Anisfield](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/behind-the-stories-nancy-anisfield/) - Renowned editor, writer, photographer, and conservationist—and longtime Covey Rise contributor—Nancy Anisfield discusses everything from her conservation roots, red-and-white setters, and why women hunters are impacting the future of our traditions.
- [Episode 2: Russ Grimes](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/behind-the-stories-russ-grimes/) - Covey Rise Brand Specialist Russ Grimes talks about his journey as a new bird-dog owner and the trials and tribulations of being a first-time trainer. His story helps to break down any perceived barriers to entry and opens the door for others who want to dive into the world of gun-dog ownership.
- [Episode 3: Andrew Lee](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/behind-the-stories-andrew-lee/) - Professional Artist Andrew Lee, from Auburn, Alabama, discusses his leap of faith from having a day job to being a full-time artist. He revels in the aura of the upland lifestyle and discusses his preferred techniques and passion for multiple media and styles.
- [Episode 4: Kyle Waggoner](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/behind-the-stories-kyle-waggoner/) - The Covey Rise team visited Kyle Waggoner and Wind River Wingshooting in the high plains heat of Nebraska to chase prairie chickens on the pastures. Kyle describes both the opportunities and challenges of hunting prairie chickens and why they are a bucket-list bird for many hunters.
- [Episode 5: Rachel Hogan](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/behind-the-stories-rachel-hogan/) - Rachel Hogan tells us more about her inspirational and personal approach to her culinary practices and techniques—all with the special intent of spreading better health and healing for the soul. Among other professional pursuits, Rachel pours out her energy through food at Daybreak Lodge in South Dakota.
- [Episode 6: Oliver Hartner](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/behind-the-stories-oliver-hartner/) - Oliver is fast becoming a longtime and regular contributor of Covey Rise. He tells the story of becoming a writer and his passion for upland-hunting literature. He dives into his processes and experiences in writing numerous pieces for our magazine, including a feature celebrating the people and history behind Darlington Gun Works, among others.
- [Great American Outdoors Taskforce Releases Details on Historic Deferred Maintenance and LWCF Projects](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/great-american-outdoors-taskforce-releases-details-on-historic-deferred-maintenance-and-lwcf-projects/) - WASHINGTON — Today, the Great American Outdoors Act Coordination and Implementation Task Force released further details about Fiscal Year 2021 Great American Outdoors Act deferred maintenance and Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) projects. Across the country from Maine’s Great Thicket National Wildlife Refuge to California’s Death Valley National Park, national park sites, wildlife refuges and those who
- [Dr. Dale on Quail: A Reason to Give Thanks](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/dr-dale-on-quail-a-reason-to-give-thanks/) - Nothing can ruin a quail hunt like a snakebit bird dog, and warm weather during early-season hunts increases the odds and risks of encountering rattlesnakes while afield. To learn how to handle such encounters, join us for this month’s episode of our Dr. Dale on Quail podcast for an interview with Dr. Bud E. Alldredge, Jr. DVM of Sweetwater. Given his tenure (51 years of practicing) and his location (Sweetwater, long-time home of the world’s largest rattlesnake round-up), Dr. Alldredge has treated hundreds of snakebitten dogs. Click the button below to hear what Dr. Alldredge has learned and what to do if you run into a rattler this season.
- [Policy Corner Brief: November 2020](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-november-2020/) - 116th Congress most Historic in this Age for Sportsmen and Women as America’s Conservation Enhancement Act (S. 3051) Becomes Law On October 30, the 116th Congress was solidified as one of the most productive for conservation and sportsmen and women in a lifetime with the enactment of the America’s Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Act (S. 3051)
- [Boudin-stuffed Quail with Kilt Greens and Local Honey](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/boudin-stuff-quail-with-kilt-greens-and-local-honey/) - Recipe by Chef Cory Bahr from the article “Fare Game,” featured in the December-January 2021 issue. INGREDIENTS (Serves 2 to 4) 4 semi-boneless quail 1 pound uncashed boudin Olive oil, for grilling Salt and pepper, to taste Spicy Honey, recipe following Kilt Greens, recipe following Spicy Honey 1 cup honey ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- [Campfire-Style Redfish](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/campfire-style-redfish/) - Recipe by Chef Cory Bahr from the article “Fare Game,” featured in the December-January 2021 issue. INGREDIENTS (Serves 2) Two 2- to 3-pound scale-on redfish fillet 3 tablespoons olive oil ¼ cup Kosher Salt 1 cup herbs (mint, tarragon, dill, parsley, chervil, chive) 3 lemons for charring Green Tomato Salsa Verde, recipe following Green Tomato
- [Buttermilk Fried Quail with Grits & Greens](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/buttermilk-fried-quail-with-grits-and-greens/) - Recipe by Chef Cory Bahr from the article “Fare Game,” featured in the December-January 2021 issue. INGREDIENTS (Serves 4 to 6) 8 semi-boneless quail 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 2 cups whole buttermilk 2 large eggs 5 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup cornstarch 6 tablespoons Chicken Seasoning, divided, recipe following Creamy Stone-Ground
- [Real-Time Proof](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/real-time-proof/) - How to benefit habitat on your private property.
- [From the Editor: Making Time Stand Still](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/from-the-editor-making-time-stand-still/) - As the holiday season approaches, make the time stand still—immersed in the upland lifestyle. We hope you enjoy this issue!
- [Policy Corner Brief: October 2020](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-october-2020/) - America’s Conservation Enhancement Act (S. 3051) Passes Congress, another Policy Win for Sportsmen and Women On October 1, the U.S. House of Representatives built off the historic passage of the Great American Outdoors Act, and other conservation victories in the 116th Congress, by passing America’s Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Act (S. 3051), on a voice vote,
- [Dr. Dale on Quail: Rattlesnakes & Bird Dogs](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/dr-dale-on-quail-quail-rattlesnakes-and-bird-dogs/) - Nothing can ruin a quail hunt like a snakebit bird dog, and warm weather during early-season hunts increases the odds and risks of encountering rattlesnakes while afield. To learn how to handle such encounters, join us for this month’s episode of our Dr. Dale on Quail podcast for an interview with Dr. Bud E. Alldredge, Jr. DVM of Sweetwater. Given his tenure (51 years of practicing) and his location (Sweetwater, long-time home of the world’s largest rattlesnake round-up), Dr. Alldredge has treated hundreds of snakebitten dogs. Click the button below to hear what Dr. Alldredge has learned and what to do if you run into a rattler this season.
- [TO MAKE A PHEASANT HUNTER](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/to-make-a-pheasant-hunter/) - TURNING PAGES, PASSING IT ON.
- [Trump Administration Advances Everglades Restoration Through Leadership and Partnerships](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/trump-administration-advances-everglades-restoration-through-leadership-and-partnership/) - Trump Administration Advances Everglades Restoration Through Leadership and Partnerships
- [Bred for Birds and Terrain](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/bred-for-birds-and-terrain/) - The Bracco Italiano is a rare breed with remarkable working standards and an unforgettable appearance.
- [Cigars and Whiskey](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/cigars-and-whiskey-holland/) - How to find the perfect pairing.
- [The October-November 2020 Preview](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-october-november-2020-issue-preview/) - A LOOK INSIDE THE LATEST ISSUE OF COVEY RISE: VOLUME 8, NUMBER 6 Cover by Lee Kjos In the heat of the moment, we wring out every special second from the heart of the hunting season. The October-November issue of Covey Rise keeps the momentum of the season’s tidal wave of hits, misses, smiles, and handshakes moving forward
- [Let Me Be Perfectly Frank: What Dogs and Birds Discuss Afield](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/frank-what-dogs-and-birds-discuss-afield/) - For you, it may seem like a nanosecond. After all, you’ve got a dog on point and the promise of feathered chaos and a money shot.
- [On the Wing Podcast: QUAIL HUNTING AND HABITAT WITH BIOLOGIST DWAYNE ELMORE](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/quail-hunting-and-habitat-with-biologist-dwayne-elmore/) - Quail Forever Journal Editor Chad Love joins host Bob St.Pierre for a quail-centric conversation with Oklahoma State University Professor Dwayne Elmore. The trio talk about quail from coast-to-coast with Oklahoma serving as the geographic center of the conversation. Listen to learn about the importance of shrubby cover in the quail habitat mix, and how Elmore’s quail research influences how he hunts the birds in the autumn and winter months.
- [Dr. Dale on Quail: Quail Hunting Forecast](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/dr-dale-on-quail-quail-hunting-podcast/) - With dove season underway, quail hunters are looking ahead on the calendar and wondering: what kind of quail season can we look forward to come November? This month’s episode of Dr. Dale on Quail podcast answers that question. Join Dr. Dale and Gary Joiner as they discuss Dale’s “quail trap line” of reports from landowners and managers across Texas. Dale also covers the quail hunting forecast and outlook. Click to hear the latest scoop on why some regions will be brighter than others.
- [80,000+ Landlocked Acres in New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/80000-landlocked-acres-in-new-york-pennsylvania-and-new-jersey/) - Because different versions of each bill have been passed by the House and Senate, conference committees will debate which provisions move forward.
- [Policy Corner Brief: September 2020](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-september-2020/) - Department of the Interior Announces Historic Opening of 2.3 Million acres to Hunting and Fishing In August, the Department of the Interior announced a final rule to increase public access opportunities for sportsmen and women across more than 2.3 million acres, marking the largest opening and expansion of hunting and fishing opportunities on federal refuges and hatcheries
- [A Quail Gun with a Cause](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/a-quail-gun-with-a-cause/) - Tall Timbers Gun III: Custom Stocked Hand-Engraved Beretta SL3
- [Reversing the Trends](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/reversing-the-trends/) - Women are bringing impact and inspiration to conservation.
- [From the Publisher: Impact Your Slice of Life](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/from-the-publisher-impact-your-slice-of-life/) - And that is just what each and every one of us needs to do: not sit around and wait for someone to feed our passion for the outdoors.
- [Wild Duck Gumbo](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/wild-duck-gumbo/) - Recipe by Chef David Guas from the article “Sustenance and Soul,” featured in the August-September 2020 issue. INGREDIENTS (Serves 10 to 12) 1 pound, 8 ounces duck meat, smoked 5 quarts water 1 cup vegetable oil 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 1/2 cups sweet onion, diced 1 cup green bell peppers, diced 1/2 cup celery,
- [Stewards of the Land](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/stewards-of-the-land/) - How to benefit habitat on your private property.
- [Cigar Anatomy](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/cigar-anatomy-holland/) - Inside the work of art cradled in your hand.
- [Q + A with Chef David Guas](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/q_a_with_david_guas/) - Extras from the August-September issue.
- [Q + A with Author Tom Reed](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/q_a_with_tom_reed/) - Extras from the August-September issue.
- [Policy Corner Brief: August 2020](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-august-2020/) - CSF Helps Secure Passage of Once-In-a-Lifetime Legislation, Great American Outdoors Act to be Signed into Law On July 22, the U.S. House passed landmark legislation to promote conservation and access to public lands and waters on a strong bipartisan vote of 310-107. Passage of the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) represents the single greatest financial
- [President Trump Signs Great American Outdoors Act into Permanent Law, a Historic Day for Sportsmen and Women](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/president-trump-signs-great-american-outdoors-act/) - August 4, 2020 (WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Earlier today, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) President, Jeff Crane, joined President Donald Trump as he signed the Great American Outdoors Act into permanent federal law, marking a day that will go down in history as a milestone for sportsmen and women across our nation. The Great American Outdoors Act is now
- [Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society Applaud Senators Stabenow, Braun for New Bipartisan Bill to Help Family Forests](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/rural-forest-markets-act/) - The Rural Forests Markets Act will create revenue for family forests and sustain healthy forests and wildlife habitat
- [Lawmakers Are About to Negotiate Two Important Conservation Bills](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/lawmakers-are-about-to-negotiate-two-important-conservation-bills/) - Because different versions of each bill have been passed by the House and Senate, conference committees will debate which provisions move forward.
- [Endangered Grouse](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/endangered-grouse/) - Ruffed grouse will likely be listed in Indiana.
- [The August-September 2020 Preview](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-august-september-2020-issue-preview/) - A LOOK INSIDE THE LATEST ISSUE OF COVEY RISE: VOLUME 8, NUMBER 5 Cover by Lee Kjos Fall is near, and we are extremely thankful for that. Through all of the challenges that the world has been presenting to all of us these days, Covey Rise has been working diligently with with supreme excitement to bring you
- [What it Means to “Wake the Woods”](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/what-it-means-to-wake-the-woods/) - A brief history of these public lands and how they can be used.
- [CELEBRATING THE HISTORIC PASSING OF THE GREAT AMERICAN OUTDOORS ACT](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/celebrating-the-historic-passing-of-the-great-american-outdoors-act/) - Whether participating in hunting, fishing, shooting sports or numerous other outdoor activities, the conservation community sees the #ResponsibleRecreation campaign as a safe and constructive way to encourage individuals and families to get outside and enjoy the outdoors as a means to cope with the current COVID-19 pandemic.
- [CSF Helps Secure Passage of Once-In-a-Lifetime Legislation, Great American Outdoors Act to be Signed into Law](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/csf-helps-secure-passage-of-once-in-a-lifetime-legislation-great-american-outdoors-act-to-be-signed-into-law/) - July 22, 2020 (WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Earlier today, the U.S. House passed landmark legislation to promote conservation and access to public lands and waters on a strong bipartisan vote of 310-107. Passage of the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) represents the single greatest financial commitment to increasing public land access and opportunities for sportsmen and women
- [Policy Corner Brief: July 2020](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-july-2020/) - American Wildlife Conservation Partners Release Wildlife for the 21st Century – Setting Top Priorities for Next 4 Years July 15, 2020 (WASHINGTON, D.C.) – The American Wildlife Conservation Partners (AWCP), comprised of the nation’s top 50 sporting-conservation organizations, including founding member, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), have released Wildlife for the 21st Century, Volume 6
- [From the Publisher: Gratitude from Grief](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/from-the-publisher-gratitude-from-grief/) - For you, it may seem like a nanosecond. After all, you’ve got a dog on point and the promise of feathered chaos and a money shot.
- [The April-May 2020 Preview](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-april-may-2020-issue-preview/) - A LOOK INSIDE THE LATEST ISSUE OF COVEY RISE: VOLUME 8, NUMBER 3 Cover by Brian Grossenbacher With everything going on in the world around us these days, what could be better than getting lost in fantastic words and images that celebrate our cherished upland-hunting traditions? This new issue of Covey Rise does just this,
- [Forest Management](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/pfqf-forest-management-2020/) - Forest policy reforms are critical to upland bird conservation.
- [Farming Pheasants](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/pfqf-farming-pheasants-2020/) - Grass is king on public and private lands, and we can all do our part.
- [Western Working Lands Snapshot | Pollinators](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/western-working-lands-snapshot-pollinators/) - Over 80% of the world’s flowering plants rely on a pollinator – an insect, bird, or other animal – to reproduce.
- [NEW CONSERVATION LEADERS ELECTED TO QUAIL FOREVER & PHEASANTS FOREVER’S NATIONAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP COUNCIL](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/new-conservation-leaders-elected-to-quail-forever-pheasants-forevers-national-youth-leadership-council/) - Whether participating in hunting, fishing, shooting sports or numerous other outdoor activities, the conservation community sees the #ResponsibleRecreation campaign as a safe and constructive way to encourage individuals and families to get outside and enjoy the outdoors as a means to cope with the current COVID-19 pandemic.
- [Senate Passes Historic Great American Outdoors Act on an Impressive Vote](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/senate-passes-historic-great-american-outdoors-act-on-an-impressive-vote/) - June 17, 2020 (WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Today, the U.S. Senate passed the historic Great American Outdoors Act (S. 3422), which represents the single greatest commitment to increasing public access and advancing conservation in a lifetime, on a strong bipartisan vote of 73-25. The Great American Outdoors Act will provide $9.5 billion over 5 years to address the crumbling
- [Policy Corner Brief: June 2020](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-june-2020/) - Senate Passes Historic Great American Outdoors Act on an Impressive Vote On June 17, the U.S. Senate passed the historic Great American Outdoors Act (S. 3422), which represents the single greatest commitment to increasing public access and advancing conservation in a lifetime, on a strong bipartisan vote of 73-25. The Great American Outdoors Act will
- [The English Cocker: A Special Place in a Hunter's Heart](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-english-cocker-catchpole/) - Cocker spaniels represent the heart and soul of the hunt.
- [Woodcock Worthy](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/woodcock-worthy/) - Don’t forget this noble gamebird in the world of upland conservation.
- [What is R3?](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/pfqf-what-is-r3-2020/) - Since the dawn of man, hunting has been in our blood. It’s primal. It has become ingrained into the fabric of American culture. For decades, sportsmen and women have been at the forefront of species management and wildlife conservation, bringing some species, such as wild turkey, pronghorn antelope, and white-tailed deer, back from near extinction.
- [From the Publisher: Making Memories Afield](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/making-memories-afield/) - Three generations in the outdoors, walking behind bird dogs and sharing life together. My friends, that is what this is all about: the pride and joy I feel watching, listening, and sharing time afield with my son and dad.
- [PREPARING A CIGAR](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/preparing-a-cigar-chuck-holland/) - It is often said that hundreds of hands touch the tobacco in a premium cigar before it is ready for cutting and lighting.
- [Bacon-Wrapped Maple Quail with Corn Succatash](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/bacon-wrapped-maple-quail-with-corn-succatash-pfqf/) - Subscribe and Support: Subscribe today using keycode CPFQF1, and Covey Rise will donate 50% of the subscription total to directly benefit quail and pheasants through Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. SUBSCRIBE AND SUPPORT INGREDIENTS (Serves 6) 12 quail breast halves 6 slices of applewood-smoked bacon, sliced into halves 2 ounces goat cheese Wild Cheff Cinnamon
- [Pheasant Street Tacos](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/pheasant-street-tacos-pfqf/) - Subscribe and Support: Subscribe today using keycode CPFQF1, and Covey Rise will donate 50% of the subscription total to directly benefit quail and pheasants through Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. SUBSCRIBE AND SUPPORT CHEF’S NOTE: “Here is an example of how smaller is sometimes better. Street tacos were so-named by Americans after they were discovered
- [Quail Forever & Pheasants Forever Encourage upland hunters to take the pledge for #RESPONSIBLERECREATION](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/quail-forever-pheasants-forever-encourage-upland-hunters-to-take-the-pledge-for-responsiblerecreation/) - Whether participating in hunting, fishing, shooting sports or numerous other outdoor activities, the conservation community sees the #ResponsibleRecreation campaign as a safe and constructive way to encourage individuals and families to get outside and enjoy the outdoors as a means to cope with the current COVID-19 pandemic.
- [In Case You Missed It: Interior Continues to Safely Restore Access to Public Lands](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/in-case-you-missed-it-interior-continues-to-safely-restore-access-to-public-lands/) - Restoring Access To Hallowed Grounds Secretary Bernhardt and Western Pennsylvania National Parks Superintendent Stephen Clark opened the gates at the Flight 93 Memorial National Park. It was one of the five Western Pennsylvania park units that restored access to the public on Friday. The Secretary inspected the Tower of Voices, where he assessed progress on a
- [CSF Urges Congress to Pass Great American Outdoors Act](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/csf-urges-congress-to-pass-great-american-outdoors-act/) - The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) joined more than 850 organizations in a letter to the leadership of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives urging them to quickly pass the Great American Outdoors Act (S. 3422). S. 3422 is unprecedented legislation that will provide $9.5 billion over 5 years to address our public land deferred maintenance backlog and
- [Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society Continue Support for Eastern Woodcock Migration Study](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/ruffed-grouse-society-american-woodcock-society-continue-support-for-eastern-woodcock-migration-study/) - Studying woodcock migration with RGS & AWS funded GPS technology.
- [Why Allow Hunting and Fishing on Wildlife Refuges?](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/why-allow-hunting-and-fishing-on-wildlife-refuges/) - A brief history of these public lands and how they can be used.
- [Policy Corner Brief: May 2020](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-may-2020-2/) - California AB 2691 – Dog Training Services and Facilities AB 2691 would impose the same overburdensome requirements for dog trainers and dog training facilities that are imposed on pet boarding facilities. The bill would also impose criminal and civil penalties. AB 2691 was pulled by the author for the 2020 session. AB 2106 – Wildlife
- [Wood-Fired Quail](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/wood-fired-quail-pfqf-2020/) - Subscribe and Support: Subscribe today using keycode CPFQF1, and Covey Rise will donate 50% of the subscription total to directly benefit quail and pheasants through Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. SUBSCRIBE AND SUPPORT Recipe by chef Gianni Gallucci from the August/September 2017 issue. INGREDIENTS (Serves 4-6) 4 whole quail, dressed 4 ounces white wine Salt
- [Snipe Shooting on Taransay](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/snipe-shooting-on-taransay/) - We escape modern life to seek snipe in a truly remote part of the Scottish isles.
- [Bourbon and Birds](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/bourbon-and-birds/) - The upland experience distilled to its very essence
- [From the Publisher: Because of my mother](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/from-the-publisher-because-of-my-mother/) - I’m not quite sure when the spark ignited this fire inside of me, but as long as I can remember, I have been drawn to the kitchen. I don’t know whether it was just to smell the aroma of a meal being prepared or to watch food come to life. Nonetheless, I have many childhood
- [Stories from the Wild: Canary of the Prairie](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/stories-from-the-wild-canary-of-the-prairie/) - For the first time in history, more than 50 percent of the world’s population lives in a city. By 2050, that number is expected to climb to 70 percent. With a rapidly urbanizing population comes a new set of challenges for society. Forests are helping us to reshape and reimagine our cities for the future.
- [Interior Secretary David Bernhardt: Coronavirus impacts national parks and other public lands](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/coronavirus-impact-national-parks-and-other-public-lands/) - Fish, Wildlife, Outdoor Recreation and Local Communities Benefit from Excise Tax Revenues
- [Digging into CRP'S New 3.4 Million Acres](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/digging-into-crp-new-3-4-million-acres/) - Fish, Wildlife, Outdoor Recreation and Local Communities Benefit from Excise Tax Revenues
- [Policy Corner Brief: April 2020](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-april-2020/) - State Policy Updates Idaho Enacted Pro-Sportsmen Legislation as of March 27: House Bill 330 As a direct result of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game working with local sportsmen to improve management and sporting community enjoyment, House Bill 330 (H330) increased non-resident hunter fees in an attempt to address resident hunter concerns surrounding the growing
- [The Glorious Grouse Muirburn](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-glorious-grouse-muirburn/) - Recipe from Mac & Wild, from the article “London’s Game Plan,” in the April-May 2020 issue. Highlanders roast grouse served on burning wild heathers Prescribed burning is one of the oldest and most powerful land-management tools for the conservation of wildlife. “Muirburn” is the practice of burning old growth on a heather moor to encourage
- [The Land Gives Back](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-land-gives-back-trailer/) - We challenge each of you to find a way to get more involved to preserve our legacy.
- [Spinone Italiano](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/spinone-italiano/) - Built for tough terrain and tender hearts
- [Forest Management](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/forest-management/) - Forest policy reforms are critical to upland bird conservation.
- [Policy Corner Brief: March 2020](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-march-2020/) - Federal Policy Updates Senate Introduces Historic Bill to Increase Access and Restore Our Public Land Infrastructure On March 9, Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Member Senator Gardner (CO), and CSC Leaders Senators Manchin (WV), Heinrich (NM), and Boozman (AR) were joined by over a dozen other CSC members to introduce S. 3422, the Great American Outdoors Act,
- [From the Editor: To Espy the Surreal](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/to-espy-the-surreal/) - Just then, the abrupt and airy sound, trrrrrrrr, of a wary ruffed grouse left the scene straight away. “What was that?” he asked with wide-open eyes. We caught sight of the tail fan dodging alders to safety—a glimpse of time that lasted for maybe a second.
- [Farming Pheasants](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/farming-pheasants/) - Grass is king on public and private lands, and we can all do our part.
- [Krieghoff Für Alles](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/krieghoff-fur-alles/) - Combining craft and high-tech, a German dynasty crafts superb guns for competition and game.
- [Sportsmen and Sportswomen Generate Nearly $1 Billion in Conservation Funding](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/sportsmen-and-sportswomen-generate-nearly-1-billion-in-conservation-funding/) - Fish, Wildlife, Outdoor Recreation and Local Communities Benefit from Excise Tax Revenues
- [Senate Introduces Historic Bill to Increase Access and Restore Our Public Land Infrastructure](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/senate-introduces-historic-bill-to-increase-access-and-restore-our-public-land-infrastructure/) - The Great American Outdoors Act will provide $900 million to the Land and Water Conservation Fund in perpetuity and $9.5 billion over 5 years to address our public land maintenance backlog.
- [We Are All in it Together](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/we-are-all-in-it-together/) - I slip out of the house into the cool, pre-dawn darkness and walk to the end of our gravel driveway with a cup of coffee in one hand and a pair of binoculars in the other. The waning moon shines bright and beautiful hanging up there in the velvet sky, and I never tire of
- [Forests: Wood, Mass Timber, and Reimagining Our Cities](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/forests-wood-masstimber-and-remimagining-our-cities/) - For the first time in history, more than 50 percent of the world’s population lives in a city. By 2050, that number is expected to climb to 70 percent. With a rapidly urbanizing population comes a new set of challenges for society. Forests are helping us to reshape and reimagine our cities for the future.
- [The Russell Way](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-russell-way/) - The handmade boots of W. C. Russell Moccasin are worn anywhere there is a demand for uncommonly comfortable, durable, handsome footwear—but they’re most fitting on sportsmen.
- [Ryglen](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/ryglen/) - Vocations feed our families, but avocations feed our souls. Jay Lowry of Ryglen Gundogs works to find a balance.
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- [Steak Your Claim](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/steak-your-claim/) - Recipe from the article “London’s Game Plan,” featured in the April/May 2020 issue. INGREDIENTS (Serves 3) 1 larder trim strip loin (6 inches) 2 cups unsalted butter Vegetable oil, to coat Table salt, for seasoning Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Cooking times may vary depending upon altitude, kitchen equipment, type of
- [Policy Corner Brief: February 2020](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-february-2020/) - Federal Policy Updates CSF Continues to Urge the Passage of Robust Conservation Package The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) continues to urge the House of Representatives to pass H.R. 925, the America’s Conservation Enhancement Act, as currently written. CSF sent an action alert to Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Members in the House urging them to prioritize this important legislation.
- [Iowa: Bill Introduced to Fund Natural Resource and Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/iowa-bill-introduced-to-fund-natural-resource-and-outdoor-recreation-trust-fund/) - Contact: Kent Keene, Lower Midwestern States Coordinator On February 5, the Iowa Senate Ways and Means Committee, in association with Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus Member Governor Kim Reynolds, introduced Senate Study Bill (SSB) 3116, commonly referred to as the “Invest in Iowa” Act. Though the entire bill is part of Gov. Reynolds’ vision for tax reform in Iowa, the Invest
- [QUAIL FOREVER ADVOCATES FOR AMERICA’S CONSERVATION ENHANCEMENT ACT (ACE), WHICH GAINS MOMENTUM IN CONGRESS](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/quail-forever-advocates-for-americas-conservation-enhancement-act-ace-which-gains-momentum-in-congress/) - QUAIL FOREVER ADVOCATES FOR AMERICA’S CONSERVATION ENHANCEMENT ACT (ACE), WHICH GAINS MOMENTUM IN CONGRESS By Bethany Erb and Jim Inglis of the Quail Forever Government Affairs Team Over the past few months we’ve kept our focus on several moving bills that are important to the Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever mission, including Pittman Robertson Modernization
- [Policy Corner Brief: January 2020](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-january-2020/) - Recovering America’s Wildlife Act Passes Committee House In early December, the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (H.R. 3742) passed the House Natural Resources Committee on a strong bipartisan vote. H.R. 3742 annually directs $1.3 billion in financial resources to state agencies to implement their State Wildlife Action Plans. These Congressionally mandated action plans serve as a
- [PURINA AND PHEASANTS FOREVER PARTNER ON SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE IN PRAIRIE POTHOLE REGION](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/purina-and-pheasants-forever-partner-on-sustainability-initiative-in-prairie-pothole-region-2/) - By Andy Fondrick, Digital Marketing Specialist at Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever Creating permanently protected public lands is incredibly important for a wide array of wildlife species, especially in a time when quality habitat is being continuously threatened. Additionally, publicly accessible hunting land is a necessary tool in the recruitment of new outdoorsmen and women
- [Sportsmen and Women: Rolling Back Clean Water Act Will Harm Habitat](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/sportsmen-and-women-rolling-back-clean-water-act-will-harm-habitat/) - EPA undermines protections for wetlands and streams The head of the Environmental Protection Agency today announced a final decision to redefine which waters are eligible for Clean Water Act protections, leaving important habitat for fish and waterfowl vulnerable to pollution and significant harm. Speaking at the National Association of Home Builders conference, Administrator Andrew Wheeler
- [The Politics of Gun Dogs](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-politics-of-gun-dogs/) - When it comes to how most of us feel about our gun dogs, the word “passionate” has no ambiguity. We live that passion, and with vigilance, we can preserve the right to pursue it.
- [The February-March 2020 Preview](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-february-march-2020/) - A LOOK INSIDE THE LATEST ISSUE OF COVEY RISE: VOLUME 8, NUMBER 2 Cover by John Scheuermann As the off season approaches, hunters and dogs are relegated to licking the wounds of recovery after roaming many hard-fought miles across the upland landscape. We can’t shake birds from our brains very easily, and unfortunately, time machines
- [The North American Model, Explained](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-north-american-model-explained/) - A Quick Primer on the Foundation of Our Hunting and Fishing Heritage Hunters and anglers have long been the driving force behind wildlife conservation in America. In the second half of the 19th century, hunters began to organize and advocate for the creation of wildlife refuges, after witnessing the effects of market hunting and the
- [Scientists blast inaction on, denial of sage grouse troubles](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/scientists-blast-inaction-on-denial-of-sage-grouse-troubles/) - In some 50 years of working as a sage grouse scientist, Clait Braun has seen it all. He’s witnessed the adoption of conservation plans, their subsequent dilution, the loss and degradation of sage grouse habitat, the waxing and waning of populations. He even helped discover and document a new species — the Gunnison sage grouse,
- [Senate Passes Comprehensive Sporting-Conservation Package](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/senate-passes-comprehensive-sporting-conservation-package/) - Sportsmen’s conservation policy issues from public lands access for recreation to forest management to sportsmen’s recruitment and retention – and much more. Bringing you need-to-know information from around the country. January 13, 2019 (WASHINGTON, D.C.) – On January 9, the Senate passed S. 3051, the America’s Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Act, by amending the bill into H.R. 925,
- [Behind the Scenes: Stuffed Venison Loin](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/behind-the-scenes-stuffed-venison-loin/) - Recently, we spent time with Stacy Lyn Harris–former lawyer, blogger, author, and chef. Stacy spent the morning harvesting vegetables from the garden and the afternoon and evening creating dishes full of game. She shared about her unique upbringing in the sporting world, time spent afield with her family, and her love for creating delicious and
- [Let Me Be Perfectly Frank](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/frank-jingle-bells-shotgun-shells-puppies-on-the-run/) - With that in mind, let’s look at just a few of the options you have to bring a little ho-ho-ho into your home this holiday season.
- [Efforts by the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation Help Lead to Passage of Important Wetlands Conservation Bill](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/efforts-by-the-congressional-sportsmens-foundation-help-lead-to-passage-of-important-wetlands-conservation-bill/) - Sportsmen’s conservation policy issues from public lands access for recreation to forest management to sportsmen’s recruitment and retention – and much more. Bringing you need-to-know information from around the country. November 20, 2019 (WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Earlier today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 925, the North American Wetlands Conservation Extension Act (NAWCA), on a bipartisan
- [The December-January 2020 Preview](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-december-january-2020/) - A LOOK INSIDE THE LATEST ISSUE OF COVEY RISE: VOLUME 8, NUMBER 1 Cover by Terry Allen We all understand that cold winds are inescapable at this time of year. But wintry conditions should never impede our ability to enjoy the upland traditions for which we live. During your downtime during the holidays, get comfortable
- [For the Love of Huns](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/for-the-love-of-huns/) - Some might wonder why we’d travel thousands of miles to bring home a bird that fits lightly and gently in the palm of one hand.
- [Policy Corner Brief: October 2019](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-brief-october-2019/) - Sportsmen’s conservation policy issues from public lands access for recreation to forest management to sportsmen’s recruitment and retention – and much more. Bringing you need-to-know information from around the country. Kentucky – Sportsmen’s Groups Support New National Wildlife Refuge The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation and other conservation organizations submitted a letter on August 30th to Secretary
- [CSF and Conservation Partners Urge USDA to Fully Implement the Conservation Reserve Program](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/csf-and-conservation-partners-urge-usda-to-fully-implement-the-conservation-reserve-program/) - Sportsmen’s conservation policy issues from public lands access for recreation to forest management to sportsmen’s recruitment and retention – and much more. Bringing you need-to-know information from around the country. On October 2, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation, in conjunction with 35 other conservation organizations, sent a letter to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue
- [PURINA AND PHEASANTS FOREVER PARTNER ON SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE IN PRAIRIE POTHOLE REGION](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/purina-and-pheasants-forever-partner-on-sustainability-initiative-in-prairie-pothole-region/) - Restoration efforts to protect and promote wildlife habitat and soil health benefits are underway to improve more than 8,000 acres in the Prairie Pothole Region. Working with Pheasants Forever, the nation’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to upland habitat conservation, Purina has committed $1 million to positively impact soil health and habitat, promote water stewardship and create new
- [Project to Restore Everglades Headwaters Habitat Also Opens Access](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/project-to-restore-everglades-headwaters-habitat-also-opens-access/) - Unique conservation partnerships have helped to restore habitat and provide new public hunting and fishing access on nearly 4,000 acres in south-central Florida Sportsmen and women love a great access success story, but when newly opened hunting and fishing lands also provide a win-win for habitat conservation, that should be breaking news across everyone’s social
- [TRCP’s Fosburgh Testifies Before Congress on Ways to Slow the Spread of Chronic Wasting Disease](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/trcps-fosburgh-testifies-before-congress/) - The coalition-builder’s president and CEO offers solutions that require federal investment in state efforts Today, the president and CEO of the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership testified in front of the House Natural Resources Committee on ways that Congress can invest in efforts to study, test for, and slow the spread of chronic wasting disease in
- [The October-November 2019 Preview](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-october-november-2019-preview/) - A LOOK INSIDE THE LATEST ISSUE OF COVEY RISE: VOLUME 7, NUMBER 6 Cover by Heather Durham This October-November issue of Covey Rise showcases the many facets of the true art of our upland lifestyle—crucial characteristics that tell the whole story of the hunt for us to celebrate this season. Singer-songwriter Chris Janson’s dedication to
- [Days Afield and Opry Nights](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/days-afield-and-opry-nights/) - Chris’s dedication to his family and the outdoors are true passions that fuel and inspire him to entertain audiences at country music’s highest level.
- [The August-September 2019 Preview](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-august-september-2019-preview-2/) - The pages of Covey Rise have always upheld the utmost of our sporting traditions, and this issue is no different.
- [Let Us Now Praise GSP's](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/let-us-now-praise-gsp/) - All those “mediums” shouldn’t sound average or unexciting, however. “German shorthairs hunt with passion. They would never say quit,” says Carter.
- [Policy Corner Brief: September 2019](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/policy-corner-september-2019/) - Sportsmen’s conservation policy issues from public lands access for recreation to forest management to sportsmen’s recruitment and retention – and much more. Bringing you need-to-know information from around the country. NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT The USDA Forest Service is revising its National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations. These regulations are a key component of how
- [Savings from “Fire Fix” Should Go to Forest Health and Recreational Access](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/trcp-savings-from-fire-fix-should-go-to-forest-health-and-recreational-access/) - Dozens of sportsmen’s groups urge Congress to act swiftly so that dollars made available by last year’s wildfire funding solution are not diverted away from forest management Following up on progress made during the 115th Congress, 34 prominent hunting, fishing, and wildlife conservation organizations are asking federal lawmakers to take the next step in solving the
- [Bobwhite Boot Camp](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/bobwhite-boot-camp-quail-forever/) - This past June, 32 Quail Forever biologists working across regions of Arkansas, Georgia, South Carolina, Nebraska, Louisiana, Missouri, New Jersey and Tennessee gathered in West Point, Mississippi at Prairie Wildlife to undergo extensive training for managing bobwhite quail within pine savannah landscapes. The first of its kind in the country, the inaugural “Bobwhite Bootcamp” and
- [Department of the Interior Announces Increased Access for Sportsmen and Women](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/congressional-sportsmens-department-of-the-interior-announces-increased-access-for-sportsmen-and-women/) - On August 21, the Department of the Interior (DOI) announced the transfer of 11,149 acres from the Western Rivers Conservancy along the John Day River in Oregon to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). This transfer also increases public access to 2,000 acres of public land that was previously “landlocked” by private lands and was
- [Bacon-Wrapped Maple Quail with Corn Succatash](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/bacon-wrapped-maple-quail-with-corn-succatash/) - INGREDIENTS (Serves 6) 12 quail breast halves 6 slices of applewood-smoked bacon, sliced into halves 2 ounces goat cheese Wild Cheff Cinnamon Chile Blend 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup ½ teaspoon Wild Cheff Jalapeño Flakes ½ poblano pepper, seeded and veined, then thinly sliced Corn Succotash (recipe following) For the Corn Succotash 3 ears of
- [Quail Piccata](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/quail-piccata/) - INGREDIENTS (Serves 2) 12 quail breasts 1 quart buttermilk All-purpose flour, for dredging Sea salt, to taste Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted ¼ cup capers, rinsed ½ cup lemon juice, fresh squeezed 1 cup chicken broth 6 ounces angel hair pasta Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, freshly
- [We've All Met a Skunk](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/weve-all-met-a-skunk/) - What to do WHEN your bird dog meets the wrong end of our not-so favorite, furry friend.
- [What is R3?](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/what-is-r3/) - Since the dawn of man, hunting has been in our blood. It’s primal. It has become ingrained into the fabric of American culture. For decades, sportsmen and women have been at the forefront of species management and wildlife conservation, bringing some species, such as wild turkey, pronghorn antelope, and white-tailed deer, back from near extinction.
- [Road Rigs](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/road-rigs/) - Unfortunately, there is no simple route to finding the perfect road rig. Ask any bird hunter to describe his or her optimum road-trip vehicle, and you’ll get a complex answer—It must be part highway cruiser, part off-road buggy, part restaurant kitchen, part canine spa, part boarding kennel—and don’t forget the bird cleaning station.
- [Gamebird Smoked Ham Pizza](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/gamebird-smoked-ham-pizza/) - INGREDIENTS (Makes 1 pizza) Pizza Dough, recipe following Savory Fig Jam, recipe following Gamebird Smoked Ham (pheasant or chukar), recipe following One 8-ounce container Goat Cheese 1 pint Ricotta One 8-ounce bag Mozzarella Arugula, two handfuls Truffle oil FOR THE PIZZA DOUGH (Yields 10 rounds) Note: Dough recipe is very precise and requires a kitchen
- [Golden Points](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/golden-points/) - The vizsla’s stunning coat has been compared to burnished gold and cinnamon. It’s been called tawny, russet, firelit, sunset, and spice. Forever eye-catching, the vizsla’s coat is actually a mixed blessing. While their striking color sets vizslas apart from other pointing dogs, it also makes the breed a desirable commodity for the show ring.
- [Golden Points](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/vizsla-preview/) - The vizsla’s stunning coat has been compared to burnished gold and cinnamon. It’s been called tawny, russet, firelit, sunset, and spice. Forever eye-catching, the vizsla’s coat is actually a mixed blessing. While its striking color sets a vizsla apart from other pointing dogs, it also makes the breed a desirable commodity for the show ring.
- [Delmar](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/delmar-smith/) - The term “living legend” is overused but if it’s true of anyone in the bird-dog world, it’s true of Delmar Smith. Like Elvis, his first name alone is all the identification he needs.
- [HABITAT RESTORATION EFFORTS FOR BOBWHITES SPUR QUAIL FOREVER GROWTH IN SOUTHEAST AND SOUTHERN GREAT PLAINS](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/habitat-restoration-efforts-for-bobwhites-spur-quail-forever-growth-in-southeast-and-southern-great-plains/) - Restoring and sustaining the traditions of quail hunting in southern states is on the mind of upland hunters amidst a burst of Quail Forever chapter starts (11) stretching from the plains of Texas to the longleaf pine forests of the Southeast. Staffers of “The Habitat Organization” are pleased to welcome new volunteer committees in Arkansas,
- [Sage Grouse Populations Grow When Conifers are Removed](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/sage-grouse-populations-grow-when-conifers-are-removed/) - NEW RESEARCH SHOWS SAGE GROUSE POPULATIONS GROW 12% WHEN CONIFERS ARE REMOVED In the last two centuries, woody plants have been expanding into the world’s vast grasslands and shrub-steppe rangelands. In the U.S., the expansion of conifers into the Great Plains and sagebrush-steppe has created a cascade of effects that include altered water regimes, habitat
- [8 Places Where There Could Be New Public Access to Hunting and Fishing by the Fall Opener](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/8-places-where-there-could-be-new-public-access-to-hunting-and-fishing-by-the-fall-opener/) - New Interior Department proposal would expand opportunities on some national wildlife refuges and fish hatcheries In a ceremony at Ottowa National Wildlife Refuge in Ohio this week, Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt announced a proposal to expand hunting and fishing access on some U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service-run refuges and fish hatcheries and open
- [USDA REOPENS CONTINUOUS CRP SIGNUP, OFFERS EXTENSIONS FOR EXPIRING CRP CONTRACTS](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/usda-reopens-continuous-crp-signup-offers-extensions-for-expiring-crp-contracts/) - SOME CONSERVATION BENEFITS OF 2018 FARM BILL COMING INTO PLAY JUNE 3. GENERAL CRP SIGNUP PLANNED FOR DECEMBER. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will accept applications beginning June 3, 2019, for certain practices under the continuous Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) signup and will offer extensions for expiring CRP contracts.The 2018 Farm Bill reauthorized CRP, one
- [Hunting, Fishing and Policy Every Day](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/hunting-fishing-and-policy-every-day/) - By Aoibheann Cline, Western States Coordinator, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Hunting, fishing and policy every day – a dream come true for this California girl. Hunting, fishing, and other conservation have been a part of my life from a very young age. When I received the Western States Coordinator job posting from the Career Development Office
- [Interior Department Announces Expansion of 1.4 Million Acres for Public Hunting and Fishing](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/interior-department-announces-expansion-of-1-4-million-acres-for-public-hunting-and-fishing/) - On June 5, the Department of the Interior (DOI) announced the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service submitted a proposed rule to open or expand more than 1.4 million acres of National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS) lands and waters to hunting and fishing. There are more than 560 National Wildlife Refuges nationwide, including more than 360 refuges that
- [The Moment You Know](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-moment-you-know/) - Thirty years ago, I remember simply enjoying time afield with my dad, and it was a pleasant feeling to know that now my boy wanted to keep hunting with me too.
- [PUPPY PRIMER](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/puppy-primer/) - Confidence in themselves, confidence in their owners, and the ability to understand people’s and dogs’ body language will help them respond to the challenges of gun-dog training.
- [SELECTING A CIGAR](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/selecting-a-cigar/) - Many times during my years as a cigar store owner, I was asked by customers if a particular cigar was good. Invariably, this request came from customers inquiring about an unfamiliar cigar they were interested in trying. My typical response was to point out that I might love it, but that didn’t necessarily mean the
- [The June-July 2019 Preview](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-june-july-2019-preview/) - A LOOK INSIDE THE LATEST ISSUE OF COVEY RISE: VOLUME 7, NUMBER 4 Cover by Andy Anderson Summer is the season where our anticipation for the uplands becomes palpable—where the thoughts and feelings of donning our game vest or gripping our trusty shotgun become so intense that they seem almost tangible. And, this June/July issue
- [Wood-Fired Quail](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/wood-fired-quail/) - Recipe by chef Gianni Gallucci from the August/September 2017 issue. INGREDIENTS (Serves 4-6) 4 whole quail, dressed 4 ounces white wine Salt and black pepper, to taste 2 ounces rosemary, chopped 2 ounces sage, chopped Rainbow carrots Heirloom potatoes Extra-virgin olive oil 8 ounces candied cherries 4 pieces of pancetta TO PREPARE: Place the deboned
- [Rust Never Sleeps](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/rust-never-sleeps/) - I grew up hunting. My dad gave me a sporting gun when I was 12, and I bought my first shotgun when I was 15. Still, I’ve learned most of what I know about gun dogs, shotguns, and hunting from other people.
- [GOLD FLUSHES](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/golden-retriever/) - The scenting ability of golden retrievers has been called the best among retriever breeds so often that the term “golden nose” was coined to champion their gift.
- [BREED PROFILE: THE GERMAN WIREHAIRED POINTER](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/breed-profile-gwp/) - A quarter-inch of ice lay on the surface of the flooded Arkansas rice field in early January. Tank, a 6-year-old German wirehaired pointer, sat quietly in the blind as we waited for the morning’s first ducks. A heavy overcast made it seem colder than it was. Tank, a solid brown male with a white chest
- [BEER BRAISED BUFFALO SHORT RIBS](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/beer-braised-buffalo-short-ribs-2/) - Recipe By Chef Sean Finley Chef Sean Finley says: “Game is an underused resource in our country that a lot of people aren’t familiar with. I think people can look at and adapt the everyday recipes for things like chicken and beef and relate them back to the game they’re shooting, they can come up
- [The April-May 2019 Preview](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-april-may-2019-preview/) - A LOOK INSIDE THE LATEST ISSUE OF COVEY RISE: VOLUME 7, NUMBER 3 Cover by Andy Anderson The next time you are blessed with the opportunity to be afield, pay attention to your ears for a moment. Listen, and you’ll hear the inherently iconic sounds of the hunt—the deep clanking of the dog bell, the
- [Custodians of the Countryside](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/custodians-of-the-countryside/) - The development of gamekeeping has, to a degree, followed the advancement of sporting arms. In the British Isles, the invention of the muzzleloading gun in the early 17th Century added a new dimension to hunting: Gathering wild game became more than a necessity of survival—it was now a sporting endeavor. The development of sporting firearms,
- [IN PRAISE OF ENGLISH POINTERS](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/in-praise-of-english-pointers/) - To see an English Pointer at work, quartering a grain field and slamming into scent, is to see a pointing dog defined. In that frozen moment, it all becomes clear: movement suspended in a still life of absolute anticipation. There may be more beautiful things in this world than a block-headed bird dog with its
- [DOGS OF DUALITY](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/dogs-of-duality/) - Epiphanies are confounding. You never know you’re going to have one, right up until the moment you do. They can’t be summoned, predicted, or carefully constructed from the sturdy building blocks of logic, reason, or common sense. The sprites of true inspiration are mercurial, and they hit you at the time and place of their
- [BECOMING A COLLECTOR](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/becoming-a-collector/) - Story by Greggory Elliott and Photography by Terry Allen Story originally published in Volume 3, Number 3 Here’s a short list of things I love: wild brook trout, snowstorms, wood-canvas canoes, pointers, and—of course—shotguns. For the past 30 years, I’ve been obsessed with shotguns. I’ve worked lousy jobs to buy them, flown across oceans to
- [Grilled Duck Ham](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/grilled-duck-ham/) - Recipe by Chef Scott Romano. Recipe featured in the April/May 19 issue. INGREDIENTS (Serves 15) 15 duck breasts, cleaned and prepared 1 cup Kosher salt ½ cup brown sugar ½ cup honey ½ cup molasses 3 star anise 10 garlic cloves, smashed 10 fresh thyme sprigs 5 whole cloves 1 cinnamon stick 1 tablespoon mustard seed 1
- [Savory Liqueurs](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/savory-liqueurs/) - Excerpt by Fred Minnick The entire category of liqueurs is one to pay attention to, and you might want to consider carrying a bottle along on your next trip. According to U.S. regulation, a liqueur is defined as: “[A] flavored spirits product containing not less than 2½% by weight sugar, dextrose, laevulose or a combination
- [Nebraskan Kerber to Lead Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever's R3 Efforts as Hunting Heritage Program Manager](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/nebraskan-kerber-to-lead-pheasants-forever-and-quail-forever-r3-efforts-as-hunting-heritage-program-manager/) - St. Paul, Minn. – March 20, 2019 – Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever have tapped Colby Kerber, a 9-year veteran of the nonprofit wildlife conservation organization, as its new Hunting Heritage Program Manager. From Merna, Nebraska, Kerber will support and advance Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever’s national R3 initiative to recruit, retain and reactivate more
- [Dogs of Duality](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/wildrose-dogs-of-duality/) - Epiphanies are confounding. You never know you’re going to have one, right up until the moment you do. They can’t be summoned, predicted, or carefully constructed from the sturdy building blocks of logic, reason, or common sense. The sprites of true inspiration are mercurial, and they hit you at the time and place of their
- [Bipartisan Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus Leaders Introduce Bill to Modernize the Pittman-Robertson Act](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/bipartisan-congressional-sportsmens-caucus-leaders-introduce-bill-to-modernize-the-pittman-robertson-act/) - January 31, 2019 (Washington, DC) – Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Co-Chair Congressman Austin Scott (GA), along with fellow CSC leaders Representatives Marc Veasey (TX), Debbie Dingell (MI), and Richard Hudson (NC), introduced the Modernizing the Pittman-Robertson Fund for Tomorrow’s Needs Act (H.R. 877), an important bill for the future of wildlife conservation funding. “Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus leadership
- [New partnership with North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association Helps Promote Hunting Heritage and Habitat](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/new-partnership-with-north-american-versatile-hunting-dog-association-helps-promote-hunting-heritage-and-habitat/) - Minneapolis, Minn. – Feb. 7, 2019 – During the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association’s recent 50th anniversary celebration, Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever signed a formal partnership agreement with NAVHDA. As a result of the alliance, NAVHDA will help fund the organization’s Hunting Heritage Program Manager position, participate together in “Learn-to-Hunt” and bird dog-related events, and help engage
- [Four Questions Sportsmen Need the Next EPA Chief to Answer](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/four-questions-sportsmen-need-the-next-epa-chief-to-answer/) - There is no question that the next chief of the Environmental Protection Agency will have an outsize impact on our clean water resources and hunting and fishing opportunities for years to come. Andrew Wheeler, the acting administrator of the agency and Trump’s nominee for the permanent position, faced tough questions from senators in a confirmation
- [Seven States Where Chronic Wasting Disease Has Spread Since the Fall Opener](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/seven-states-where-chronic-wasting-disease-has-spread-since-the-fall-opener/) - It may be caused by a mutated protein, but the spread of chronic wasting disease is on the verge of “going viral.” After it was first identified in 1967, the always-fatal deer disease remained isolated to a core region between Colorado and Wyoming for decades. But starting in the early 2000s, CWD began popping up
- [Senate Introduces Natural Resources, Public Lands Package](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/senate-introduces-natural-resources-public-lands-package/) - On January 8, Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chairwoman and Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Member Senator Lisa Murkowski (AK) and Senator Maria Cantwell (WA) introduced the Natural Resources Management Act (S. 47). S. 47 includes a number of longstanding priorities of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) that are critically important to increasing access for sportsmen
- [Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Member Introduces Hearing Protection Act in 116th Congress](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/congressional-sportsmens-caucus-member-introduces-hearing-protection-act-in-116th-congress/) - On January 3, Representative Jeff Duncan (SC), an outgoing Co-Chair of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) reintroduced the Hearing Protection Act (HPA) as H.R. 155. Among the many CSC members signed on as original cosponsors is Representative Austin Scott (GA), an incoming Co-Chair of the CSC in the 116th Congress. The overall intent of the HPA
- [The February-March 2019 Preview](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-february-march-2019-preview/) - A LOOK INSIDE THE LATEST ISSUE OF COVEY RISE: VOLUME 7, NUMBER 2 Cover by Lee Thomas Kjos Covey Rise has set the high-bar standard for storytelling, and each issue is a book melding the words and images that evoke the totality of your upland experiences. Our stories unfold through poetic words on paper acting
- [Governor Carney Signs Sunday Hunting Bill into Law, Expanding  Hunting Access and Opportunity](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/governor-carney-signs-sunday-hunting-bill-into-law-expanding-hunting-access-and-opportunity/) - July 12, 2018 (Washington, DC) – On July 11, Delaware Governor John Carney, a member of the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC), signed Senate Bill 198 into law, expanding Sunday hunting opportunities on both private and public lands throughout the state. Sponsored by Delaware Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chair Senator Bruce Ennis, this bill received strong bipartisan
- [Southern-Fried Quail with Smoked Gouda Grits & Jalapeño Cornbread](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/southern-fried-quail-with-smoked-gouda-grits-and-jalapeno-cornbread/) - Recipe by the chefs at Pine Hill Plantation. Featured in the October/November 18 issue. Southern-Fried Quail INGREDIENTS (Serves 6-8) 12 wild quail, whole 1 quart buttermilk 3/4 cup Montreal steak seasoning 4 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/2 tablespoon salt 1/2 tablespoon ground black pepper Peanut oil, for frying TO PREPARE: Thoroughly clean quail. Once the
- [The December-January 2019 Preview](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-december-january-2019-preview/) - A LOOK INSIDE THE LATEST ISSUE OF COVEY RISE: VOLUME 7, NUMBER 1 Cover by John Hafner As we approach the holidays, many of you continue to brave the breaks and briers in search of upland birds. We applaud your efforts and hope the stories in this December-January issue inspire you to celebrate our traditions
- [Bourbon and Brown Sugar Pork Tenderloin](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/grilled-pork-tenderloin/) - “You might guess that the quail hunts at Pine Hill are some of the best, and you can go for that. You might have heard about Hilton, his mules, and his jokes, and you can go just to experience that. And you might also think a setting of quiet pines and a serene lake to
- [The October-November 2018 Preview](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-october-november-2018-preview/) - A LOOK INSIDE THE LATEST ISSUE OF COVEY RISE: VOLUME 6, NUMBER 6 Cover by Andy Anderson Sportsmen share a deep connection with the land upon which they hunt, cultivate, and live. This land provides jobs, clean air, fresh water, sustainable resources, and a wonderful sporting playground to enjoy. We celebrate the land, the hunt,
- [Coffee-Rubbed Elk Loin](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/coffee-rubbed-elk-loin/) - Recipe by Chef Mark Schmidt, Rainbow Lodge Restaurant Featured Chef from the August/September 18 issue. INGREDIENTS (Serves 4) 4 North American elk chops ¼ cup olive oil ¼ cup espresso, finely ground 5 red Belgian endive 1 cup Roasted Beets (recipe following) 1 tablespoon freshly grated horseradish 2 teaspoons butter Juice of 1 half lemon Salt and
- [These Changes Are Worth Your Time to Stop the Spread of Chronic Wasting Disease](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/these-changes-are-worth-your-time-to-stop-the-spread-of-chronic-waste-disease/) - As deer hunters, we will inevitably have to change our habits to prevent the spread of CWD—how much are you willing to give up so we don’t have to give up on hunting altogether? We know by now that chronic wasting disease has infected deer species in 25 U.S. states and two Canadian provinces. It
- [The August-September 2018 Preview](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-august-september-2018-preview/) - A LOOK INSIDE THE LATEST ISSUE OF COVEY RISE: VOLUME 6, NUMBER 5 Cover by Terry Allen As we shift our focus from the summer months—which were full of fly fishing, shooting sporting clays, and spending time outdoors with friends and family—to the beginning of hunting season, we reflect on what adventures this new season
- [Sugared Donuts with Spicy Chocolate Mole](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/sugared-donuts-with-spicy-chocolate-mole/) - Recipe by Chef Mark Schmidt, Rainbow Lodge Restaurant Featured Chef from the August/September 18 issue. INGREDIENTS (Serves 4) 1 package active dry yeast 1½ cups warm water 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon Kosher salt 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted 1 tablespoon sugar Oil, for frying Sugar, for dusting Cinnamon, for dusting Chocolate Mole (recipe following) TO
- [U.S. House of Representatives Passes Magnuson-Stevens  Reauthorization Bill](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/u-s-house-of-representatives-passes-magnuson-stevens-reauthorization-bill/) - July 11, 2018 (Washington, DC) – The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 200, a bipartisan bill that includes the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act of 2017 (Modern Fish Act). This historic vote marks the first time the priorities of the recreational fishing sector are included in the reauthorization of our nation’s primary marine fisheries
- [Female Conservationists on the Rise with Start of Women’s Pheasants Forever Chapter in N.D.](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/female-conservationists-on-the-rise-with-start-of-womens-pheasants-forever-chapter-in-n-d/) - Bismarck, N.D. – July 9, 2018 –Focusing on the growing demographic of women hunters and conservationists, Pheasants Forever is proud to announce the formation of the Capital City Lady Birds Chapter of Pheasants Forever in Bismarck, North Dakota. The all-female committee is devoted to promoting the traditions of upland hunting amongst women in Burleigh County,
- [A Blueprint for Producers & Wildlife: Saline Soils Initiative Plants Bright Future in S.D.](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/a-blueprint-for-producers-wildlife-saline-soils-initiative-plants-bright-future-in-s-d/) - Sioux Falls, S.D. – June 28, 2018 – In a new partnership that supports agriculture and wildlife in central South Dakota, Pheasants Forever and the South Dakota Corn Growers Association (SDCGA) have joined together to promote the Saline Soils Initiative. The new program pays a stipend and provides seed to landowners within a 30-county area
- [Scallion Cornbread Cake with Honey Soy Drizzle and Fried Quail Egg](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/scallion-cornbread-cake-with-honey-soy-drizzle-and-fried-quail-egg/) - Recipe by CHEF RUTHIE LANDELIUS Featured Chef from the June/July 18 issue. INGREDIENTS (Yields 8-10 small cakes) 8 quail eggs 1/8 cup low-sodium soy sauce 3 tablespoons local honey 1/4 teaspoon chili garlic paste 1 cup seasoned panko crumbs 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 bunch Tango leaf lettuce or other curly leaf lettuce, roughly chopped 1
- [Grilled Duck Roulade with Sundried Tomatoes](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/grilled-duck-roulade-with-sundried-tomatoes/) - Recipe by CHEF ANGELIA HIGHSMITH Featured Chef from the June/July 18 issue. INGREDIENTS (Serves 4) 4 duck breasts Sundried tomatoes in oil, julienned Salt and pepper, to taste Blackberry Chipotle Barbecue Sauce (recipe following) TO PREPARE: Pound each duck breast out to about 1/8-inch thick, and season each with salt and pepper. Place a generous amount
- [Pheasant Street Tacos](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/pheasant-street-tacos/) - CHEF’S NOTE: “Here is an example of how smaller is sometimes better. Street tacos were so-named by Americans after they were discovered being served by street vendors across Mexico. Smallish corn tortillas are doubled to keep the filling from falling onto the street while being eaten standing up. It’s street food, and it’s delicious. This
- [The June-July 2018 Preview](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-june-july-2018-preview/) - A LOOK INSIDE THE LATEST ISSUE OF COVEY RISE: VOLUME 6, NUMBER 4 Cover by Lee Thomas Kjos This lifestyle is about more than just how many birds are bagged. It’s about memories made afield, in far away places or a field just around the corner, chasing a brace of bird dogs, and toasting a
- [UPLANDER | DAVE PERKINS](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/uplander-dave-perkins/) - “What bird hunting has taught me – apart from a lot of other things that like to do – is to enjoy the journey of it. It’s not about the final catch or anything like that, it’s about raising the dogs, seeing them perform, having a great walk in the field, and enjoying great scenery.
- [Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus Members Promote Conservation and Access Programs in 2018 Farm Bill](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/congressional-sportsmens-caucus-members-promote-conservation-and-access-programs-in-2018-farm-bill/) - May 9, 2018 (Washington, DC) – Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Members gathered with representatives from the wildlife and sporting community to discuss the importance of reauthorizing the conservation programs within H.R. 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 – more commonly referred to as the Farm Bill. Hosted by the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) and
- [Water In The West: The Path Forward](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/water-in-the-west-the-path-forward/) - The future of the West is inextricably linked to its water. The early pioneers first found a spring, stream, or dug a well, and then built their homestead—not the other way around. Although the scale is different today, water security and drought resilience are still fundamental to the West’s future. The seriousness and scale of
- [Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation Works with Congressional Leaders to Include Sportsmen's Priorities in Omnibus Bill](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/congressional-sportsmens-foundation-works-with-congressional-leaders-to-include-sportsmens-priorities-in-omnibus-bill/) - March 22, 2018 (Washington, DC) – Over the last week, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) and partners from the sportsmen’s conservation community worked closely with Congressional leadership to ensure that several funding priorities for the sportsmen’s community are included in the FY2018 Omnibus appropriations bill. “The inclusion of provisions such as a fix to fire-borrowing, reauthorization of the
- [Swift County Pheasants Forever Acquires 282-Acre Prairie/Wetland Complex to Expand Public Access and Recreation in Western Minn.](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/swift-county-pheasants-forever-acquires-282-acre-prairiewetland-complex-to-expand-public-access-and-recreation-in-western-minn/) - Benson, Minn. – March 22, 2018 – Local volunteers from the Swift County Chapter of Pheasants Forever recently partnered with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and Minnesota’s Outdoor Heritage Fund to acquire 282 acres of public land in the state’s primary pheasant range. Now established as a Waterfowl Production Area (WPA), the Hanson WPA
- [How Maintenance Backlogs Could Affect Your Hunting Season](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/how-maintenance-backlogs-could-affect-your-hunting-season/) - Picture this: You draw a special deer tag in a unit you’ve never hunted before, and like most people, you’re busy. So, you study maps and satellite imagery to mark roads and trails on your GPS, but family and work obligations prevent you from being able to get out there and scout in-person. You could
- [Interior Secretary Zinke Allocates $1.1 Billion for State-based Conservation Funding](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/interior-secretary-zinke-allocates-1-1-billion-for-state-based-conservation-funding/) - This week, Secretary of the Interior (DOI) Ryan Zinke announced that more than $1 billion in annual national funding will be allocated to state fish and wildlife agencies across the country to be used for their conservation efforts. This funding comes from the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration and Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration funds, which are generated
- [Local Sportsmen Rebuilt the Gateway to 40,000 Acres of Public Hunting Land](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/local-sportsmen-rebuilt-the-gateway-to-40000-acres-of-public-hunting-land/) - In central New Mexico, 40,000 acres of state-owned public hunting land can be found beyond a two-track road that, until recently, dead-ended at a fence. This state trust land—home to mule deer, cougars, oryxes, pronghorns and more—is surrounded by private land, and was all but inaccessible after a gate between a ranch and state trust
- [The April-May 2018 Preview](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-april-may-2018-preview/) - A LOOK INSIDE THE LATEST ISSUE OF COVEY RISE: VOLUME 6, NUMBER 3 Cover by Jerry Imprevento In Patagonia, a man can simultaneously lose and find himself. In the last issue of Covey Rise, we introduced you to Rance Rathie and Travis Smith of Patagonia River Guides. Reid Bryant and photographer Brian Grossenbacher headed south to
- [Walking With Art](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/article-staging/) - Purdey’s traditional British walking sticks are made with artistic flair. Photography by Terry Allen Story originally published in Volume 3, Number 4 At first glance, you might simply see limbs or branches, but the harvested wood shown at right and the shoots seen above—natural British hardwoods such as blackthorn, hazel, and ash—will be the raw
- [Inside the February-March 2016 Issue](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/inside-the-february-march-2016-issue/) - PHOTO BY RODGER CATCHPOLE For several issues reaching back to early 2015, Covey Rise has brought to our readers insider looks at incredible outdoors products and the people who make them. Several converge in the February-March 2016 issue—and the first such story is on a great man who has made his mark on working-dog training
- [THE APRIL-MAY 2016 PREVIEW](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-april-may-2016-preview/) - A look inside the latest issue of Covey Rise: Volume 4, Number 3 PHOTO BY TERRY ALLEN Finding a sense of place: part of the appeal of being in the outdoors is finding the places that feel right, that feel natural, that feel like home. In our April-May issue, we introduce you to people and places
- [THE JUNE-JULY 2016 PREVIEW](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-june-july-2016-preview/) - A look inside the latest issue of Covey Rise: Volume 4, Number 4 PHOTO BY TERRY ALLEN All wingshooters get a special thrill from seeing, holding, or shooting a best gun. These are works of art as well as highly functional tools of our passions. In the June-July issue, we meet stocker, a sculptor of wood who
- [THE AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2016 PREVIEW](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-august-september-2016-preview/) - A LOOK INSIDE THE LATEST ISSUE OF COVEY RISE: VOLUME 4, NUMBER 5 PHOTO BY Lee Kjos In planning each issue of Covey Rise, we particularly embrace one word, a word that informs so much of the upland lifestyle: That word is bespoke, or custom-made or made to order. We’ve shared stories with you on bespoke
- [THE OCTOBER-NOVEMBER 2016 PREVIEW](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/october-november-2016-issue-preview/) - A LOOK INSIDE THE LATEST ISSUE OF COVEY RISE: VOLUME 4, NUMBER 6 Photo By Elmore DeMott Passions are running high as American wingshooting seasons open and we begin our annual endeavors afield with bird dogs, shotguns, and friends. The triggers of memories are often such stimuli as the smells of the Midwestern and Western
- [THE DECEMBER-JANUARY 2017 PREVIEW](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-december-january-2017-preview/) - A LOOK INSIDE THE LATEST ISSUE OF COVEY RISE: VOLUME 5, NUMBER 1 As the wingshooting seasons continue to unfold this year into next, we move deeper into the experience of traditions that bind us to the elements we love about the sport. We’re part of a collective, members of the international wingshooting tribe, and
- [THE FEBRUARY-MARCH 2017 PREVIEW](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-february-march-2017-preview/) - A LOOK INSIDE THE LATEST ISSUE OF COVEY RISE: VOLUME 5, NUMBER 2 COVER PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOHN HAFNER February and March can be brutally cold, so in this issue we spend some time by the fire, reflecting on the grand adventure that is the upland hunting lifestyle. For starters, how about a little snipe hunting
- [The April-May 2017 Preview](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-april-may-2017-preview/) - A LOOK INSIDE THE LATEST ISSUE OF COVEY RISE: VOLUME 5, NUMBER 3 Covey Rise is, in many ways, a testament to dogs. Hunting and bird dogs, certainly, but the larger population of dogs that accessorize our dens, co-pilot our trucks, offer quiet counsel on early-morning walks, and wait patiently beside the highchair while the
- [The June-July 2017 Preview](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-june-july-2017-preview/) - A LOOK INSIDE THE LATEST ISSUE OF COVEY RISE: VOLUME 5, NUMBER 4 What joy you’ll find in the pages of this issue, where we renew your acquaintance with traditional South Georgia quail hunting at Rio Piedra before exploring an upland playground surrounding a championship golf course and Hal Sutton’s Golf Academy that makes having
- [The August-September 2017 Preview](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-august-september-2017-preview/) - A LOOK INSIDE THE LATEST ISSUE OF COVEY RISE: VOLUME 5, NUMBER 5 Wingshooting season is upon us and it is important for sportsmen to be fully equipped when they hit the field. So, we did the research for you and inside this issue we examine cutting-edge companions for upland hunters: knives and other sharp,
- [The October-November 2017 Preview](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-october-november-2017-preview/) - A LOOK INSIDE THE LATEST ISSUE OF COVEY RISE: VOLUME 5, NUMBER 6 Cover by Travis Gillett Upland hunting in the rugged West offers special challenges and rewards. In this issue we get three perspectives on hunting; chukar in sagebrush country, Hungarian partridge in Wyoming, and Valley quail in California. In these tales of hard
- [The December-January 2018 Preview](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-december-january-2018-preview/) - A LOOK INSIDE THE LATEST ISSUE OF COVEY RISE: VOLUME 6, NUMBER 1 Cover by John Hafner As wingshooting season continues to unfold from this year into next, we take time to reflect on all this year has given us and the many adventures we were able to join in—From chasing wild Valley quail in
- [The February-March 2018 Preview](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-february-march-2018-preview/) - A LOOK INSIDE THE LATEST ISSUE OF COVEY RISE: VOLUME 6, NUMBER 2 Cover by Terry Allen Right before your New Year resolutions wear off and just in time for a little R&R after the holiday meals, the newest issue of Covey Rise is here and as always, is packed with the ultimate in the upland
- [Elk Vindaloo](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/elk-vindaloo/) - We caught up with Chef Gillespie, an avid hunter, restaurateur, and owner of Gunshow in Atlanta, Georgia. He also gives us new recipes to pregame gamebirds and big game. CHEF’S NOTE: “This is a pretty spicy dish. For less heat, remove the ribs and seeds from the jalapeño, or just use a little less. Ceylon cinnamon
- [Toasted Old Fashioned](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/toasted-old-fashioned/) - We recently spent the evening at Gunshow, an Atlanta based restaurant, to enjoy the sights, sounds, and of course the food and drinks. The menu included everything from Nduja Agnolotti to Sausage-Stuffed Quail to Fish N Chips and homemade Warm Banana Pudding. Dinner at Gunshow is accompanied by house-made cocktails, served tableside, like the Toasted
- [Grilled Whitetail Filet](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/grilled-whitetail-filet-recipe/) - When Chef Gillespie is not working in one of his award-winning restaurants, he can be found with a shotgun, rifle, or bow in hand, enjoying the outdoors. “I grew up in a family that was very avid in any sort of outdoor pursuit: fishing, trapping, hunting, camping, you name it. It was not a passing
- [Three New Mexico Counties Oppose Transfer of America’s Public Lands to the State](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/three-new-mexico-counties-oppose-transfer-of-americas-public-lands-to-the-state/) - “Public lands provide unparalleled hunting and fishing opportunities in our state,” says Jim Bates, an avid sportsman from Las Cruces, N.M. “I’m proud to live in a place where elected officials value public lands and see how unworkable and problematic the idea of state takeover is to millions of Americans. I hope that other counties
- [Henning, Erickson, Thames, and Kohler Appointed To Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever's National Board Of Directors](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/henning-erickson-and-thames-appointed-to-pheasants-forever-quail-forevers-national-board-of-directors/) - Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever announces Tom Henning, Jeff Erickson, John Thames, and Jon Kohler as newly elected members of the organization’s National Board of Directors. Sharing a lifelong passion for wildlife conservation and upland hunting, the four now serve on Pheasants Forever’s 19-member board, which meets quarterly and oversees the operations of Pheasants Forever, Inc.
- [A Confirmed Decline in Hunter Participation Should Be a Call to Action for Sportsmen](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/a-confirmed-decline-in-hunter-participation-should-be-a-call-to-action-for-sportsmen/) - It’s time for our community and decision makers to get serious about R3 efforts, adequate conservation funding, and smart policies that enhance hunters’ opportunities afield. A new report by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service shows that 101.6 million Americans participated in wildlife-related outdoor recreation last year. Unfortunately, while the number of people participating in
- [Filson Desert Iron Knife](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/filson-desert-iron-knife/) - This Filson Folding Knife is handmade in Seattle with native Northwest desert ironwood and N690 stainless steel for superior strength. This knife is useful in both the field and at home. Each individually numbered knife comes with a bridle leather sheath and provenance documentation to verify its authenticity. $575 SHOP NOW MORE ON POINT PRODUCTS
- [Sturdy Brothers Waxed Canvas Bar Roll](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/sturdy-brothers-waxed-canvas-bar-roll/) - This portable piece is handcrafted to last a lifetime and look great while doing so. The black waxed canvas/waxed natural leather strap combination is exclusive to Bespoke Post, and the pocket configuration was designed to fit everything in the optional “loaded” upgrade just right. Perfect if you’ve already got your barware on point and want
- [Viski Solid Copper Shot Glasses](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/viski-solid-copper-shot-glasses/) - These shot glasses are hand crafted and feature an arched lip that aids in seamless sipping. The glasses are simple and rustic, and they won’t add any additional flavors to your booze. Comes in a set of two. $19.99 SHOP NOW MORE ON POINT PRODUCTS Download QRPrint QR
- [Bestmade Hudson Bay Axe](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/bestmade-hudson-bay-axe/) - This axe has a 2-pound Hudson Bay–style head, one of the oldest axe patterns in America. It is drop forged in the United States from American-made 5160 alloy steel hardened to a Rockwell hardness of 54-56 HRC. The handle is premium, straight-grain hickory that originates in Appalachia and is designed for maximum comfort and safety.
- [Leatherman Juice S2 Knife](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/leatherman-juice-s2-knife/) - Slim and lightweight, the S2 features full-size scissors and a host of other can’t-live-without-’em tools. Perfect for the hobby box, junk drawer, or glove box, this knife makes projects at home and outdoor adventures that much more efficient. $64.95 SHOP NOW MORE ON POINT PRODUCTS Download QRPrint QR
- [Orvis Game Shears](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/orvis-game-shears/) - Without a good set of game shears, dressing a bird can be an exercise in futility. Crafted of forged stainless steel, these shears feature a blade notch to cut through bone, skin, and cartilage with ease, allowing you to clean your limit in no time at all. Corrosion resistant. Shears $79, Sheath $29 SHOP NOW
- [Purdey Damascus Steel Sidelock Folding Knife](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/purdey-damascus-steel-sidelock-folding-knife/) - A very useful folding pocket knife made from Damascus steel. The sidelock-shaped knife features traditional gun scroll engraving. £175 SHOP NOW MORE ON POINT PRODUCTS Download QRPrint QR
- [Tiramisu](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/tiramisu/) - Gianni Gallucci, owner of mobile catering service, Zero Ottantuno says, “My parents made a lot of sacrifices early on to ensure that their Italian culture stayed with us.” He continues, “When we went on vacation we would go to Italy, not Disney World. My parents wanted to make sure that we spent as much time
- [Behind the Scenes: Pizza Oven Afield](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/behind-the-scenes-pizza-oven-afield/) - Recently, we got to spend time with Gianni Gallucci, owner and chef of Zero Ottantuno—a mobile catering service in Chicago, at Roberts Shooting Preserve in Eygyt, Georgia. Gianni spent the afternoon in the field and the morning and evening creating Italian dishes full of upland game. He shared about his Italian heritage, time spent afield
- [Wing & Barrel Ranch](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/wing-barrel-ranch/) - THE ULTIMATE PRIVATE HUNTING CLUB PEAK SEASON: OCTOBER THRU DECEMBER AMENITIES: UPLAND BIRD HUNTING, DOG KENNELS, FINE FOOD & WINE, SPORTING CLAYS VISIT THEIR WEBSITE THE HUNT Our members have access to 24 hunting fields spread across over 1,000 acres of upland bird hunting fields. The ultimate shooting club offers seasonal pheasant, chukar, partridge and
- [Rio Piedra Plantation](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/rio-piedra-plantation/) - RAISE YOUR SIGHTS PEAK SEASON: OCTOBER THRU DECEMBER AMENITIES: QUAIL HUNTING, FINE DINING, CUSTOMIZED HUNTS, 5-STAR LODGING VISIT THEIR WEBSITE THE HUNT Here at Rio Piedra Plantation we are entirely about Bobwhite Quail. We are located in the very heart of the Classic South Georgia Plantation Belt. This is where the Quail have always been;
- [Pine Hill Plantation](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/pine-hill-plantation/) - A YEAR ROUND PLANTATION LIFESTYLE DESTINATION PEAK SEASON: OCTOBER THRU DECEMBER AMENITIES: QUAIL HUNTING, BASS FISHING, FINE DINING, RETREATS, WEDDINGS VISIT THEIR WEBSITE THE HUNT Pine Hill Plantation is the only quail hunting plantation that is both Orvis Endorsed and Beretta Trident certified and provides authentic bobwhite quail hunting exclusively from horseback and mule-drawn wagon.
- [Joshua Creek Ranch](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/joshua-creek-ranch/) - PARADISE IS CLOSER THAN YOU THINK… PEAK SEASON: OCTOBER THRU DECEMBER AMENITIES: FLY FISHING, WHITETAIL DEER HUNTING, CONTINENTAL PHEASANT HUNTING VISIT THEIR WEBSITE THE HUNT It was driven pheasant shooting in Scotland in the late 1980’s that inspired the opening of Joshua Creek Ranch for hunters in 1990. The beauty of this countryside with its
- [Highland Hills Ranch](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/highland-hills-ranch/) - TEXAS TROPHY HUNTING & GOLF WITH A LOUISIANA TWIST PEAK SEASON: OCTOBER THRU DECEMBER AMENITIES: DRIVEN PHEASANT SHOOT, WOMEN’S ONLY SHOOT, CORPORATE RETREATS VISIT THEIR WEBSITE THE HUNT Highland Hills Ranch is comprised of 3,000 acres of rolling hills, rim rock canyons, creek-fed bottomland, grasslands, planted fields, and open range. You won’t find a more
- [Gilchrist Club](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/gilchrist-club/) - WHERE TIME IS NOT THE MASTER OF THE GAME…YOU ARE! PEAK SEASON: OCTOBER THRU DECEMBER AMENITIES: FLY FISHING SCHOOL, LUXURIOUS LODGING, CORPORATE RETREATS VISIT THEIR WEBSITE THE HUNT We’re passionate about quail hunting here. With 19 carefully managed fields spread across 27,000 acres, our coveys experience minimal pressure and the birds fly extremely well. Our
- [Flying B Ranch](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/flying-b-ranch/) - DEDICATED TO THE HUNT SINCE 1985 PEAK SEASON: OCTOBER THRU DECEMBER AMENITIES: HELICOPTER TOURS, OUTDOOR GETAWAYS, WINGSHOOTING, BIG GAME VISIT THEIR WEBSITE THE HUNT The combination of breathtakingly beautiful, historic Lawyer’s Canyon; friendly and experienced guides; an abundance of upland game birds plus a variety of hunting dogs with nationally recognized lineage, make the Flying
- [Dorchester Shooting Preserve](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/dorchester-shooting-preserve/) - 5,000 acre hunting preserve on the southeast Georgia coast PEAK SEASON: OCTOBER THRU DECEMBER AMENITIES: AMMUNITION + BERETTA GUN RENTALS, PRO SHOP, EVENT HOSTING VISIT THEIR WEBSITE THE HUNT Dorchester Shooting Preserve offers more than 5,000 acres of pristine quail habitat. The property has been managed for more than 10 years, offering early released fast-flying
- [Bettws Hall](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/bettws-hall/) - Where Pheasants and Relationships Take Flight https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFsW_4O_95U PEAK SEASON: OCTOBER THRU DECEMBER AMENITIES: GAME FARMING, MULTIPLE HALLS, ATVS & UTVS VISIT THEIR WEBSITE THE HUNT Over the past 29 years, Bettws Hall has developed a number of exclusive sporting estates across Mid Wales and the West Country. We specialise in facilitating high pheasant and partridge
- [Fly Tying With Gamebird Feathers](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/fly-tying-with-gamebird-feathers/) - UsinG gamebird feathers as the dressings for fishing flies will preserve the memories of successful hunts, and extend the bounty of your hunt to a trout stream or other fishery. PHOTO BY Darrel Martin A wild-game dinner is a satisfying reward for a successful hunt. Of course, the time spent outdoors with hunting companions (including bird
- [Habitat Must Remain the Focus of Sage Grouse Conservation Efforts](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/habitat-must-remain-the-focus-of-sage-grouse-conservation-efforts/) - With only 60 days to work together with DOI and see that strong, science-based plans for sage grouse conservation move forward, hunting and fishing groups emphasize that habitat must remain the priority. This morning, the Department of Interior released a Secretarial Order initiating the review of sage grouse conservation plans meant to keep the bird
- [Congress Can Still Defend Against Steep Cuts to Conservation](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/congress-can-still-defend-against-steep-cuts-to-conservation/) - As more detail emerges on cuts to conservation programs and agencies in the president’s FY2018 budget, Congress retains the power of the purse A detailed budget request released today shows that President Trump will continue to push for steep cuts to conservation programs and agencies among other major changes for fiscal year 2018. Today’s announcement
- [Driven to Perfection](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/driven-to-perfection/) - PHOTOGRAPHS BY JONATHAN MCGEE The guns (what shooters are called in the UK) are on their allotted pegs, shotguns at the ready. Their loaders are at the sides, clasping the number two gun of their pair. Below the side of the steep valley clothed in fern, bracken, and tall Scotch pine, a palpable sense of anticipation
- [Westley Richards Lyell Bag](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/westley-richards-lyell-bag/) - Made of organic, veg tanned leather hides from the Tarnsjo tannery in Sweden, the exclusive leather gains patina quickly is durable enough to last generations, particularly when used as a travel bag. The same as all Westley Richards luxury goods, the Lyell has style and function. $600 U.S. (£385) SHOP NOW FIND MORE ON POINT
- [Eddie Bauer Women’s Skyliner Hunting Jacket](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/eddie-bauer-womens-skyliner-hunting-jacket/) - This jacket was designed to have universal appeal, but is truly a functional piece of technical apparel. Eddie Bauer remade its patented Skyliner jacket with leather shooting patches and bellows pockets that fit a box of shells. It’ll keep the weater warm with 550 fill Premium Goose Down and has a rear game pocket. $299
- [Eddie Bauer Men’s Holding Point Shirt](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/eddie-bauer-mens-holding-point-shirt/) - A field shirt for cool to cold weather, the Holding Point is made with FreeHeat fabric of brushed synthetic flannel that insulates even when wet and dries faster than cotton. The shirt has a Cordura overlay at the shoulder yoke and elbow reinforced abrasion points. $99 SHOP NOW FIND MORE ON POINT PRODUCTS IN THE
- [Eddie Bauer Men’s Downlight Stormdown Reversible Field Vest](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/eddie-bauer-mens-downlight-stormdown-reversible-field-vest/) - When you need superior warmth and adaptability for field adventures, this vest features Cordura fabric and overlays on one side and rugged blaze-orange polyester on the other. The vest is insulated with StormDown and is moisture resistant to hold in heat even when wet. $179 SHOP NOW FIND MORE ON POINT PRODUCTS IN THE December-January
- [Women’s Tweed Shooting Vest](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/womens-tweed-shooting-vest/) - This traditional and well-designed vest in a duck-egg blue tweed is intended to be worn with matching breeks. It’s made with Alcantara shoulder pads and recoil pad fittings on either side, plus bellows pockets. SHOP NOW FIND MORE ON POINT PRODUCTS IN THE December-January 2017 Issue BUY NOW SAVE 20% ON YEARLY SUBSCRIPTIONS SUBSCRIBE TODAY
- [Women’s Swift Hourglass Jacket](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/womensswifthourglassjacket/) - Crafted of polyester microfiber with a smooth and soft finish, the Swift has two-layer Gore-Tex of medium weight that’s waterproof and breathable. The jacket has a self-belt with a faux-leather buckle that matches the faux-suede trim. An hourglass seam design makes it formfitting. SHOP NOW FIND MORE ON POINT PRODUCTS IN THE December-January 2017 Issue
- [Walker's Power Muff Series](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/walkers-power-muff-series/) - The Power Muff Digital Quads increase and protect the wearer’s hearing, with 50 decibels of power (providing the hearing increase) and Digital Signal Processing delivering unsurpassed sound quality and speech clarity when shooting. Adjustable Frequency Tuning allows the wearer to focus on specific sound frequencies. Available in black, gray, and camo styles. SHOP NOW FIND
- [Ultra-Tech Upland Pack](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/ultratechuplandpack/) - Bean describes this pack as the company’s most innovative and lightest-weight carrying system for the upland hunter. The single-strap design won’t interfere with mounting a gun and the back sling keeps the pack from getting snagged when you’re busting through heavy brush. The pack is also an easy-to-clean, drip-proof game bag. Shell pockets on the
- [SportDog Tek 2.0 OLT GPS Tracking and E-Collar](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/sportdog-tek-2-0-olt-gps-tracking-and-e-collar/) - For big-running dogs that are out beyond bell range looking for birds, the TEK 2 tracking functionality can’t be beat. You can track direction and distance covered, but the map feature puts it all in context and shows an individual dog’s position on the map screen. The collar also has 99 stimulation levels, so you
- [Shaw Quilted Jacket](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/shaw-quilted-jacket/) - The sueded herringbone outer shell fabric is filled with PrimaLoft to offer a sleek and slim silhouette yet provide warmth and comfort. The spread collar has a leather tab, and the front closure is of snap-studs. The jacket has leather trimming detail and fleece-lined handwarmer pockets. SHOP NOW FIND MORE ON POINT PRODUCTS IN THE
- [Orvis Best-Grade Sporting Clays Gloves](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/orvis-best-grade-sporting-clays-gloves/) - Made of well-regarded English Pittards leather, these comfortable gloves have a hexagonal notch pattern in the palm and are unlined to provide a barehanded feel, good for gripping a shotgun. Black, in sizes small to extra large. SHOP NOW FIND MORE ON POINT PRODUCTS IN THE December-January 2017 Issue BUY NOW SAVE 20% ON YEARLY
- [1920 Custom](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/1920custom/) - The stainless-steel case has fine English scroll, hand engraving, and a 14-karat gold winding crown; this watch also has a custom stainless-steel dial with a hand engraved dog and pheasant Bulino portrait and 12 individually handcrafted 18-karat gold dial markers. The custom cut, hand-tooled saddle leather strap is finished with a stainless-steel deployant clasp. Self-winding
- [Men’s Field Coat](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/mens-field-coat/) - This classic design shows off British craftsmanship with clever technical detailing. The exclusive rust/brown tweed with herringbone has a Nanobloc finish, and a breathable membrane ensures comfort in all weather conditions. SHOP NOW FIND MORE ON POINT PRODUCTS IN THE December-January 2017 Issue BUY NOW SAVE 20% ON YEARLY SUBSCRIPTIONS SUBSCRIBE TODAY MORE ON POINT
- [Ladies Barbour Classic Beadnell Jacket](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/ladies-barbour-classic-beadnell-jacket/) - Designed for wear year ’round, the Classic Beadnell has a zip-in liner and detachable hood, and features a stormfly front close, moleskin hand warmer pockets trimmed with leather, and large patch pockets. The jacket features a traditional corduroy collar and a relaxed feminine fit, perfect for layering over knitwear in winter. SHOP NOW FIND MORE
- [Hoppe’s Deluxe Gun Cleaning Kit](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/hoppes-deluxe-gun-cleaning-kit/) - A special shotgun needs special attention after it’s fired—like a good cleaning delivered with the Deluxe Gun Cleaning Kit from Hoppe’s, long the name in gun cleaning supplies. This versatile kit comes in a heavy-duty presentation box and includes Hoppe’s No. 9 Gun Bore Cleaner, lubricating oil, patches, three-piece brass rod, four slotted ends, five
- [Hare Cufflinks](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/hare-cufflinks/) - Working with Powder Hill jewelry of London, Holland & Holland created these hare cufflinks from solid sterling. With the hare lapel pin, they become part of a set. SHOP NOW FIND MORE ON POINT PRODUCTS IN THE December-January 2017 Issue BUY NOW SAVE 20% ON YEARLY SUBSCRIPTIONS SUBSCRIBE TODAY MORE ON POINT PRODUCTS Download QRPrint
- [Gore-Tex Upland Field Pants](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/gore-tex-upland-field-pants/) - Gore-Tex pants? We thought, “How could Bean make fishing waders into hunting pants?” But they succeeded, and designed among the most comfortable upland-hunting pants we’ve worn! The breathable pants (like modern fishing waders) wrap you in comfort. SHOP NOW FIND MORE ON POINT PRODUCTS IN THE December-January 2017 Issue BUY NOW SAVE 20% ON YEARLY
- [Gore-Tex Upland Field Coato](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/gore-tex-upland-field-coato/) - Waterproof and windproof, the coat’s breathable fabric is also tough enough to resist tears from briers. Lots of pockets for a GPS unit, an electronic-collar transmitter, water, shooting glasses, and the like. There’s also a zippered, front-loading game bag on the left. The articulated coat lets you freely swing a gun to shoot. Velcro closures
- [Filson Mackinaw Field Watch](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/filson-mackinaw-field/) - The Mackinaw Field 43mm has a military-grade nylon strap and a buckle inspired by the company’s classic roller buckles. The green dial has Super Lumi-Nova hands, numbers, and index to make it easy to read. SHOP NOW FIND MORE ON POINT PRODUCTS IN THE December-January 2017 Issue BUY NOW SAVE 20% ON YEARLY SUBSCRIPTIONS SUBSCRIBE
- [Buffalo Trace E.H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/buffalo-trace-e-h-taylor-jr-small-batch/) - As a founding father of the bourbon industry, Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr. left a serious legacy. His dedication to distilling began at the close of the Civil War when he purchased O. F. C. Distillery. This small-batch bourbon is a true sipping beverage that honors the uncompromising legacy of E.H. Taylor, Jr. You will
- [Breitling Navitimer GMT](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/breitling-navitimer-gmt/) - Featuring a 48mm-diameter steel case and a highly legible instrument panel, and a black dial on a black leather strap, the Navitimer has an entirely crown-adjustable dual time-zone system that Breitling calls revolutionary. SHOP NOW FIND MORE ON POINT PRODUCTS IN THE December-January 2017 Issue BUY NOW SAVE 20% ON YEARLY SUBSCRIPTIONS SUBSCRIBE TODAY MORE
- [Bramble](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/bramble/) - This three-button beauty can be worn as an outer topcoat or as a sportcoat for more formal situations. It’s made of a Teflon-coated wool, silk, and linen blend and has functional buttons on the sleeves and bespoke stripe sleeve lining, with signature Dubarry Horn buttons. SHOP NOW FIND MORE ON POINT PRODUCTS IN THE December-January
- [Beckett Quilted Jacket](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/beckett-quilted-jacket/) - With a sueded polyester outer shell in a herringbone pattern, the Beckett has PrimaLoft filler to make wearing it a comfortable option in a range of weather conditions. The jacket has a zip and snap-button front and a snap rear vent. Snap-closure, fleece-lined handwarmer pockets are another nice feature. SHOP NOW FIND MORE ON POINT
- [Alfa .22 Caliber Blank Starter/ Training Pistol](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/alfa-22-caliber-blank-starter/) - Rugged and reliable, this dual-action revolver has a Z-MAC zinc-aluminum frame and high-strength, heat-treated steel parts for years of trouble-free use. The Alfa .22 has bright orange grips made of high-impact polymer so it’s easy to see in the field. Comes with a hard-shell carrying case. SHOP NOW FIND MORE ON POINT PRODUCTS IN THE
- [Eddie Bauer Men’s and Women’s Palouse Shooting Shirt](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/eddie-bauer-mens-and-womens-palouse-shooting-shirt/) - Designed by guides during early season upland hunting, the Palouse has a unique light and breathable cotton weave that protects against brush and keeps the wearer cool and comfortable. The shirt has a performance shape, so order one size up if you prefer a classic fit. This classic is available in multiple colors in both
- [Lost!](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/736/) - The American Heritage Dictionary offers a definition of “fog” as: “Condensed water vapor in cloudlike masses lying close to the ground and limited visibility…A state of mental vagueness or bewilderment.” I was reflecting on that when our day started. Have you ever seen those thought-for-the-day calendars? The thought for this day was from political activist
- [Upland Hunting Vest](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/upland-hunting-vest/) - These Orvis mesh constructed vest keeps the air flowing and keeps you cool. Full front-loading with large, rear easy-to-clean, blood-proof game pocket. Front pockets for shells, knives, and anything else. Carry your gear, lose the heat. Imported. Covey Rise embroidered logo on left chest. $154. SHOP NOW FIND MORE ON POINT PRODUCTS IN THE December-January
- [Congress Cuts the Public’s Role in BLM Land Management](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/congress-cuts-the-publics-role-in-blm-land-management/) - Sportsmen now look to Secretary Zinke to restore the public’s voice in the BLM land-use planning process that affects habitat, access, and rural economies Today, U.S. Senators voted to nullify the Bureau of Land Management’s revised land-use planning rule, commonly known as Planning 2.0, which gives the public more chances to weigh in on land
- [Quail Forever & NBCI Formalize Delivery of Range-wide Bobwhite Conservation Plan](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/quail-forever-nbci-formalize-delivery-of-range-wide-bobwhite-conservation-plan/) - Quail Forever and the National Bobwhite Conservation Initiative (NBCI) have established a partner commitment to quail conservation efforts by signing a Memorandum of Understanding through the year 2022. The announcement was made during the Partners in Conservation Reception at the recent National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic in Minneapolis and finalized this morning at the 82nd North
- [Day One Action from New Interior Secretary Centers on Public Lands & Access](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/day-one-action-from-new-interior-secretary-centers-on-public-lands-access/) - Washington, D.C. – March 2, 2017 – Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, represented by Dave Nomsen, the conservation organization’s vice president of governmental affairs, joined partner organizations in welcoming Department of the Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke to his first official day of duty. The collection of outdoor groups witnessed the 52nd Secretary for the department
- [Sportsmen Call on Zinke’s Leadership for Public Lands](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/sportsmen-call-on-zinkes-leadership-for-public-lands/) - This morning, in a strongly bipartisan 68-31 vote, U.S. Congressman Ryan Zinke was officially given the top job at the Department of the Interior, where he’ll be responsible for the management of public lands, minerals, migratory birds, and endangered species. Hunters, anglers, and the conservation community look forward to working with Zinke to support habitat
- [Will D.C. Finally Show Conservation Some Love in the Federal Budget?](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/will-d-c-finally-show-conservation-some-love-in-the-federal-budget/) - Today, when most grade schoolers are exchanging candy hearts and Marvel superhero valentines, 213 groups are sending a message to President Trump and leaders in Congress about the heartbeat of conservation—smart investments in the future of our country’s lands, waters, and wildlife. A coalition known as America’s Voice for Conservation, Recreation, and Preservation (AVCRP)—which comprises
- [What Rural America Needs Right Now is Support for Fish and Wildlife](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/what-rural-america-needs-right-now-is-support-for-fish-and-wildlife/) - Federal policies that impact private and agricultural lands are a critical part of our country’s conservation equation: More than 70 percent of America’s total land is in private hands, and more than 50 percent is in agricultural use. So it’s no surprise that private land provides much of the habitat for both resident and migratory
- [Trump Taps a Quail Hunter for Secretary of Agriculture Seat](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/trump-taps-a-quail-hunter-for-secretary-of-agriculture-seat/) - WASHINGTON, D.C. – The hunting and fishing community recognizes the potential for collaboration and compromise in President-elect Trump’s pick for Secretary of Agriculture, announced today. An avid sportsman, former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue has the kind of personal and policy experience that is likely to benefit the nation’s farmers and ranchers, as well as fish
- [Stealthy Ghosts](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/stealthy-ghosts/) - PHOTOGRAPHS BY Chip Laughton Judy Balog, who owns and runs Silvershot Weimaraners in Michigan with Jerry Gertiser, has owned Weimaraners for more than 20 years. Her male, Magnum Gunnar Silvershot, was the first Weimaraner to earn the NAVHDA title of Versatile Champion. Balog describes the Weimaraner temperament as “extremely loyal” and says they love being with
- [Land Values](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/land-values/) - Talk to the team at Live Water Properties, which has licensed brokers in each of the aforementioned states and can help you realize your ownership dream of a recreational ranch—or if you’ve already achieved that dream, they can help you with ownership succession. The headquarters office of Live Water is on West Broadway in Jackson
- [Covey Rise Tumbler](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/covey-rise-tumbler/) - Great for entertaining or to carry along for after the hunt, our reusable, lightweight tumblers are perfect for your beverage of choice. Sold as a set of 12 (quantity 1 = 12). Frosted plastic tumbler, holds 12 ounces each. $18 SHOP NOW FIND MORE PRODUCTS IN THE COVEY RISE SHOP SHOP NOW SAVE 20% ON
- [The Brentwood Dog Collar By Upland & Downstream](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-brentwood-dog-collar-by-upland-downstream-2/) - Upland & Downstream’s true hunter collar. We set out to design the best field collar out there for man’s best friend or hunting partner. This O-Ring field collar is designed for all terrains: brush, water and field. $114 SHOP NOW FIND MORE PRODUCTS IN THE COVEY RISE SHOP SHOP NOW SAVE 20% ON YEARLY SUBSCRIPTIONS
- [The Brentwood Dog Collar By Upland & Downstream](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-brentwood-dog-collar-by-upland-downstream/) - Upland & Downstream’s true hunter collar. We set out to design the best field collar out there for man’s best friend or hunting partner. This O-Ring field collar is designed for all terrains: brush, water and field. $84 SHOP NOW FIND MORE PRODUCTS IN THE COVEY RISE SHOP SHOP NOW SAVE 20% ON YEARLY SUBSCRIPTIONS
- [Midweight Shooting Shirt](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/midweight-shooting-shirt/) - A good hunting shirt must be comfortable and rugged, a challenging combination. This Orvis shooting shirt meets the challenge. It has the soft, easy feel of cotton plus performance qualities needed to withstand the wear and tear of days in the field. The fabric is an advanced blend of cotton, reinforced with polyester. Ambidextrous design
- [Covey Rise License Plate](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/covey-rise-license-plate/) - Dress up your vehicle with our 3-color embossed, aluminum license plate. $10 SHOP NOW FIND MORE PRODUCTS IN THE COVEY RISE SHOP SHOP NOW SAVE 20% ON YEARLY SUBSCRIPTIONS SUBSCRIBE TODAY MORE ON POINT PRODUCTS Download QRPrint QR
- [Leather Portfolio](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/leather-portfolio/) - A cutting board is certainly utilitarian in that its main purpose is to protect your counter surfaces, but it doesn’t have to be a drab block of wood—choose one with style, like those from Blackwater Timber Company in Georgia. Select one made from hard maple, sapele (an African wood), African wenge, or walnut—or a combination
- [Covey Rise Koozie](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/covey-rise-koozie/) - Keep your favorite beverage chilled in style with a Covey Rise Koozie. $5 SHOP NOW FIND MORE PRODUCTS IN THE COVEY RISE SHOP SHOP NOW SAVE 20% ON YEARLY SUBSCRIPTIONS SUBSCRIBE TODAY MORE ON POINT PRODUCTS Download QRPrint QR
- [G1™ Intermediate Dog Kennel](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/g1-intermediate-dog-kennel/) - Engineered for your dog and built for your peace of mind, Gunner Kennels® G1™ patented design has set a new industry standard. With double walled roto molded plastic that goes through double the manufacturing process of Olympic kayaks, these kennels offer any feature a gundog owner could dream, including: all stainless steel hardware, a locking
- [Featherweight Shooting Shirt](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/featherweight-shooting-shirt/) - Don’t let hot weather get in the way of a great day of hunting. This light, airy shirt made by Orvis will help fight that clammy feeling and regulate your temperature. The featherweight cotton is soft and breathable yet constructed to stand up to seasons of use. The fit allows mobility and mesh inserts help
- [Cowboy Cauldron](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/cowboy-cauldron/) - The Urban Cowboy provides plenty of warmth for a gathering of six to ten, and will extend your outdoor life by weeks in both the spring and fall. The 30 inch basin provides all the space you need for serious home entertainment, but doesn’t require the same commitment of space that the larger Cowboy Cauldron
- [Cigar Holder](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/cigar-holder/) - This handmade custom one-piece cigar holder is wrapped in elephant skin and holds up to a 7-inch, 60-ring cigar. An Earth Magnet at the end cap allows easy removal of the cigar, and the Covey Rise quail silhouette is burned into the walnut wood end cap. The holder has a lifetime warranty from the maker,
- [Blaze Shooting Hat](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/blaze-shooting-hat/) - Shop our classic blaze orange hat and stay safe and cool in the field. In blaze orange, mesh backing, velcro backstrap. Polyester. Spot clean. Imported. One size fits most. $25 SHOP NOW FIND MORE PRODUCTS IN THE Covey Rise Shop shop now SAVE 20% ON YEARLY SUBSCRIPTIONS SUBSCRIBE TODAY MORE ON POINT PRODUCTS Download QRPrint
- [QUAIL STUFFED WITH MORELS AND CORNBREAD, WITH BAKED RED PEAS AND GREEN GARLIC PUREE](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/quail-stuffed-with-morels-and-cornbread-with-baked-red-peas-and-green-garlic-puree/) - Recipe by Chef Sean Brock, from his book Heritage, which was featured in the August – September 2015 Issue. Recipe and image courtesy of Artisan Books, image by Peter Frank Edwards. Says Chef Sean Brock: “Quail graces many a table in the South. I like to serve it stuffed, because the stuffing helps to keep
- [Blackwater Timber Company Cutting Boards](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/blackwater-timber-company-cutting-boards/) - A cutting board is certainly utilitarian in that its main purpose is to protect your counter surfaces, but it doesn’t have to be a drab block of wood—choose one with style, like those from Blackwater Timber Company in Georgia. Select one made from hard maple, sapele (an African wood), African wenge, or walnut—or a combination
- [In 24 Hours, the Pending Legislation We Care About is Going to Get Scrapped—Again](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/in-24-hours-the-pending-legislation-we-care-about-is-going-to-get-scrapped-again/) - When lawmakers leave town, this session of Congress is over, and all pending legislation goes back to square one in January. The last few grains of sand of the 114th Congress will soon fall through the hour glass, and the most important priorities of sportsmen appear poised to fall, as well. Here’s what we know about
- [Covey Rise Upland Boot](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/covey-rise-upland-boot/) - The Covey Rise Upland Boot by Russell Moccasin has waterproof tan and red-brown leather tuff, green suede leather, a lightweight Vibram Gumlight Asten sole, antique brass eyelids and studs, and triple vamp construction—and the comfort, positive ground feel, and arch-support advantages of the Munson Army Last. Because each Russell Moccasin boot is handmade, delivery takes
- [Negrini 1605 Luxury Leather and 1621B Shotgun Case](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/negrini-1605-luxury-leather-and-1621b-shotgun-case/) - When you travel with a shotgun, having the right case is critically important. The Negrini 1605 Luxury Leather Case and 1621B Deluxe Hunting Combo Case have padded interiors and compartments for the gun’s stock and receiver, barrel and fore-end, and chokes and other accessories. The maximum barrel length is 30½ inches for the 1605 and
- [New Flannel From Filson](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/new-flannel-from-filson/) - Filson offers many choices in flannel this year. The Lightweight Alaskan Guide Shirt is pre-washed for a vintage look; an Alaskan Guide Shirt is also available. Or, the Vintage Flannel Work Shirt is medium-weight, just right for three seasons, while the Northwest Wool Shirt is a classic, heavier style. The shirts are made of breathable
- [Mission Mercantile Ice Block Bag](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/mission-mercantile-ice-block-bag/) - This all-purpose leather and waxed-canvas bag is made for heavy lifting. Its design was inspired by the era when cooling came from blocks of ice carried into homes and businesses by hand—the iceman replenished the icebox using this type of bag. You’ll even find a small handle under the base for convenient and swift, single-motion
- [Orvis Women's Heritage Field Coat](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/orvis-womens-heritage-field-coat/) - The Heritage Field Coat’s dry-waxed cotton canvas has corduroy trim at the collar, inside the adjustable cuffs, and along the snap-close storm flap, with shooting patches on the shoulders. The snap-close bellows front pockets will hold your hunting essentials (such as shells). The jacket is lined with soft, brushed twill, and has a zippered game
- [Dubarry Galway Boot](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/dubarry-galway-boot/) - Whether worn for casual country walks, strenuous hikes, or fun outdoors endeavors such as wingshooting, the Galway will take you there in style and keep you warm, dry, and comfortable. The Galway is lined with Gore-Tex and made of DryFast-DrySoft breathable leather with a direct-injected rubber sole. In olive; $489 SHOP NOW FIND MORE ON
- [Kevin’s Field Bar](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/kevins-field-bar/) - A cutting board is certainly utilitarian in that its main purpose is to protect your counter surfaces, but it doesn’t have to be a drab block of wood—choose one with style, like those from Blackwater Timber Company in Georgia. Select one made from hard maple, sapele (an African wood), African wenge, or walnut—or a combination
- [Covey Rise Quail Ties](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/covey-rise-quail-ties/) - The new Quail Tie from Covey Rise features the flushing or rising quail from magazine’s logo, seen on the front cover of this issue. The ties are handmade of fine woven silk, in an exclusive partnership with Leonard Logsdail, the New York–based bespoke tailor. A wool interlining preserves the tie’s substantial shape and, combined with
- [Filson Excursion Bag](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/filson-excursion-bag/) - The rustproof brass U-zipper opening gives you full access to the bag and keeps out water, while the L-zipper side opens to a water-repellent, abrasion-resistant collapsible pocket with ventilating grommets, for stowing wet and muddy gear. Inside the bag, you’ll also find three storage pockets. The bridle leather handles and a quick-drying nylon shoulder strap
- [Mission Mercantile Gun Scabbard](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/mission-mercantile-gun-scabbard/) - A cutting board is certainly utilitarian in that its main purpose is to protect your counter surfaces, but it doesn’t have to be a drab block of wood—choose one with style, like those from Blackwater Timber Company in Georgia. Select one made from hard maple, sapele (an African wood), African wenge, or walnut—or a combination
- [Orvis Southwind Quarter-Zip Pullover](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/orvis-southwind-quarter-zip-pullover/) - A pullover such as the Southland will announce that you’re a wingshooter. The cotton-poly blend has ribbed cuffs, hem, and neck and a standup collar with colorful highlights. The quarter-zip closure has a replica 12-gauge shotshell on the zipper. Faux-suede, quilted shooting patches on the shoulders complete the sporting look. Sizes medium to XXL. $89
- [Mission Mercantile Bird Bag Trio](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/mission-mercantile-bird-bag-trio/) - The sturdy Bird Bag Trio belt has two side bags for shotgun shells (live and spent, respectively), and a larger, back bag designed to hold your harvested birds. The bags have magnetic closures, opened by mere fingertip pressure. Corresponding magnet catches along the belt hold open the flaps. The three belt bags are pleated for
- [Covey Rise Camp Boot](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/covey-rise-camp-boot/) - Made by Russell Moccasin, the Camp Boot has a nonslip Poron sole between the molded sole and the vamp of the boot. Poron does not compress underfoot and provides a comfortable cushion for walking many miles over rugged wingshooting terrain. Other features include a lightweight, tough, and flexible Vibram Newporter sole and a cushion collar
- [Boker Knife](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/boker-knife/) - This pocket knife from Boker is a bird hunter’s trusted companion, made to last — and be passed — across generations. A 3 1/4” stainless steel blade complements an elongated gut hook for versatile use in the field. Rosewood handles and nickel silver bolsters ensure long and faithful use. Closed length is 4 inches, and
- [Barrett Shotgun](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/barrett-shotgun/) - Widely known for their tactical firearms, Barrett has opened a line of shotguns called the Barrett Sovereign series. Shown here: Albany Over/Under, 20 gauge. $5,700 SHOP NOW FIND MORE ON POINT PRODUCTS IN THE December-January 2017 Issue BUY NOW SAVE 20% ON YEARLY SUBSCRIPTIONS SUBSCRIBE TODAY MORE ON POINT PRODUCTS Download QRPrint QR
- [NBCI Says Approval of Bobwhites  For 'Working Lands' Program Improves Odds   Of Landscape Scale Restoration of Native Bird](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/nbci-says-approval-of-bobwhites-for-working-lands-program-improves-odds-of-landscape-scale-restoration-of-native-bird/) - KNOXVILLE, TN, Dec. 2, 2016 – The National Bobwhite Conservation Initiative (NBCI) moved a step closer to two of its major goals for landscape restoration of wild bobwhites – reconnecting cattle and quail, and reconnecting forests and quail – when the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced the approval Tuesday of two NBCI-led proposals to
- [BLM Gets Locals More Involved in Public Land Management](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/blm-gets-locals-more-involved-in-public-land-management/) - By updating a decades-old rule, the agency is injecting more opportunities for the public to weigh in on land-use planning—and for sportsmen to make the case for habitat and recreation. The Bureau of Land Management, which is responsible for overseeing 245 million acres of the nation’s public lands, has issued its final ‘Planning 2.0’ rule that will
- [A Gun to Grow Into](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/a-gun-to-grow-into/) - Shotguns are often the punctuation marks to our stories from afield, the equipment at the heart of the enterprise but seldom the soul of the story. Imagine, instead, a story fired by and from a single gun, a narrative thread woven across families, generations, and even continents. A simple shotgun, passed in solemn ritual from
- [BARBECUED BACON-WRAPPED QUAIL WITH JALAPENO RANCH DRESSING](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/barbecued-bacon-wrapped-quail-with-jalapeno-ranch-dressing/) - Recipe By Chef Dean FEARING Chef Dean Fearing, owner and chef of Fearing’s says of his Dallas restaurant, “Texas cuisine without borders. Our mainstay is definitely a strong Texas cuisine with bold flavors, but I love Asian, curry, French food, Spanish food, Mediterranean, Lebanese. So whatever we feel like doing, we do that also. It
- ['NatiVeg': NBCI Releases Online Tool To Aid Native Plant Selection](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/nativeg-nbci-releases-online-tool-to-aid-native-plant-selection/) - KNOXVILLE, TN, Nov. 16, 2016 – The National Bobwhite Conservation Initiative (NBCI) has taken another significant step in the recovery of native vegetation and habitats on the landscape across the 25 NBCI states with the release of a new decision-making tool, NatiVeg, NBCI Director Don McKenzie announced today. “With restoration of native grasses, wildflowers and
- [Filson Dog Chest Protector](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/filson-dog-chest-protector/) - If you have a deep-chested dog—particularly a pointer or Lab—you know how abraded or irritated the skin of its chest can be after a hunt. Short-legged dogs such as spaniels can also have burr-belly problems. Why not protect your pooch’s undercarriage with a Chest Protector? The high-visibility blaze orange Tin Cloth fabric is durable and
- [Mud River Dixie Insulated Kennel Cover](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/mud-river-dixie-insulated-kennel-cover/) - The Dixie Kennel Cover’s polyester shell is toughened inside with MicroLite3 insulation, creating a thick wrapper for a travel kennel. Rubber mesh windows have removable flaps and dog owners will benefit from the many exterior storage pockets. The Dog Handler Bag has an opening like a doctor’s bag and lots of storage pockets, and comes
- [Mud River Quick Quack](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/mud-river-quick-quack/) - When you’re running a bird dog, hydration and food are keys for the animal. The Quick Quack from Mud River is a soft-sided dog bowl that’s collapsible for easy storage (even in a hunting vest), with a firm base and an elastic band to hold it open when full. Nylon with a leak-proof liner. $14
- [Sturdy Brothers Charles Apron](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/sturdy-brothers-charles-apron/) - With a super-tough finish of impregnated beeswax, paraffin wax, and linseed oil, this waxed canvas apron stands up to the rigors of any work—in the kitchen, behind the bar, in a pottery studio, on a handyman jobsite, or cleaning gamebirds and cooking them on the grill. It comes with adjustable leather waist and neck straps.
- [3 Dog Pet Supply Bed](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/3-dog-pet-supply-bed/) - 3 DOG PET SUPPLY This quality dog bed comes as a bolster and sleep cover into which the owner places the memory foam support, so it stays solid and rigid, not saggy or prone to “bottoming out” as many other beds might. The attractive beds are made in the USA from quality materials, and are
- [Fearing's Banana Pudding](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/fearings-banana-pudding/) - Recipe By Chef DEAN FeaRING Chef Dean Fearing of Fearing’s Restaurant in the Dallas Ritz Carlton describes his menu as “Texas cuisine without borders,” as the many fantastic selections and flavors surprise and delight guests. Foodies call the offerings “Elevated American Cuisine.” Learn why the menu was rated Number One in Hotel Dining by Zagat’s Resorts
- [Dubarry Cork Boot](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/dubarry-cork-boot/) - Dubarry Cork Boot The Cork is a classic Chelsea boot for women with the added benefit of Dubarry’s celebrated design and craftsmanship. Waterproof yet breathable thanks to its GORE-TEX lining, the Cork is available in suede and smooth leather. Cork is easy to put on with its heel finger pulls and elastic gussets, which also
- [Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever National Youth Leadership Council Celebrates 10thAnniversary](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/pheasants-forever-quail-forever-national-youth-leadership-council-celebrates-10thanniversary/) - St. Paul, Minn. – Nov. 3, 2016 –Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its National Youth Leadership Council (NYLC) – chapter-nominated individuals ages 13-18 who are tasked with being spokespersons for their age group on national issues regarding the outdoors – and touting the efforts of its individual members for
- [World-Renowned Angling Destinations Are Literally Sinking into the Gulf of Mexico](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/world-renowned-angling-destinations-are-literally-sinking-into-the-gulf-of-mexico/) - Historic flooding focused the nation’s attention on South Louisiana a little more than a month ago, as more than 100,000 homes and businesses were inundated by as much as 30 inches of rain that fell over a three-day span. Streets and neighborhoods far removed from boundaries on federal flood maps became angry lakes and frenzied
- [Sage Grouse Still Face Issues One Year After Conservation Milestone](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/sage-grouse-still-face-issues-one-year-after-conservation-milestone/) - On the anniversary of the historic decision not to list the greater sage grouse for endangered species protection, population numbers are up—but there’s still plenty of work to do. Shortly after first light on opening day, my Labs and I maneuvered through the sagebrush in northwest Colorado searching for sage grouse. As we approached a
- [The Top Four Things Lawmakers Can Do for Conservation by the End of 2016](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-top-four-things-lawmakers-can-do-for-conservation-by-the-end-of-2016/) - It’s that time of year, when the nation’s hunters begin to sight-in rifles in preparation for the deer woods and clean last year’s feathers and shell casings out of the dove bucket. But for a few hunters, like me, who have to while away the days in Washington, the autumns of even-numbered years sometimes contain
- [Four Tips For Traveling With A Sporting Dog](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/four-tips-for-traveling-with-a-sporting-dog/) - Whether trekking to the Canadian prairies in the summer with bird dogs or venturing South for the winter with retrievers, for some road warriors, pulling trailers and dog boxes is a way of life. Regardless of the time and distance of your trip, follow these tips from those who have learned firsthand what to expect
- [Successful Conservation Efforts Lift All Boats](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/successful-conservation-efforts-lift-all-boats/) - MISSOULA, Mont.—An ongoing aspen restoration effort in Oregon’s South Warner Mountains marks the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s 10,000th lifetime conservation project. “This is an incredible conservation milestone,” said David Allen, RMEF president and CEO. “It speaks volumes to the positive, beneficial impact the RMEF has on elk and elk country from coast to coast.” Earlier
- [Season Is Coming - A Checklist For Opening Day](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/season-is-coming-a-checklist-for-opening-day/) - The most anticipated time of the year is upon us…Opening Day! As you and your hunting buddies plan the first big trip, it’s important to make sure you’re fully ready for what lies ahead. There’s nothing worse than getting out in the field and realizing you’re missing equipment, something got damaged in storage, or worse,
- [Talking Quail](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/talking-quail/) - https://youtu.be/30QjLNiX87I A recent youth-based quail restoration program in Alabama all started with a whistle. As Laurie Weldon, 4-H Foundation Regional Extension Agent for Elmore and Autauga counties in Alabama, walked the property of Elmore County Extension in Wetumpka, she enjoyed the spring day by whistling back to a few of the bobwhites in the area.
- [Wildlife Habitat, History Permanently Protected in Montana](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/wildlife-habitat-history-permanently-protected-in-montana/) - MISSOULA, Mont.—A 320-acre property in southwestern Montana, vital to wildlife and linked to the pages of U.S. history, is now permanently protected thanks to a successful collaboration between the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, a conservation-minded family and the U.S. Forest Service. The former Holland Family Ranch is located west of Dillon and was previously an
- [New Season New Dog  By Jeremy Hunt](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/new-season-new-dog-by-jeremy-hunt/) - The new season is almost upon us and for many the first grouse will soon be filling the game bag marking a fresh start, not only for guns but also for young dogs. But while you may be eager to try out your new youngster, either at the peg or in the picking-up team, patience
- [Joe Hosmer and Brett Reber Nominated to Pheasants Forever’s National Board](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/joe-hosmer-and-brett-reber-nominated-to-pheasants-forevers-national-board/) - Nominees joined National Board on July 1, and will serve a 3-year term St. Paul, Minn. – July 7, 2016 – Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever announce Joe Hosmer, 67, and Brett Reber, 57, as newly elected members of the organization’s National Board of Directors. Sharing a lifelong passion for wildlife habitat conservation and upland
- [The Return of Wynfield](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-return-of-wynfield/) - In 2013, Wynfield Plantation reopened its doors to hunters, after the quail venue was closed to the public in 2009. The closure of Wynfield had been gloomy news for many hunters in the South, who fretted the loss of a plantation considered a jewel in the crown of Georgia quail properties. The land, located in
- [Grilled quail Salad with Strawberries, Aged Balsamic Vinegar and Marcona Almonds](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/grilled-quail-salad-with-strawberries-aged-balsamic-vinegar-and-marcona-almonds/) - Ingredients 4 quail, dressed and split down the backbone 1 pinch salt 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper 1 pinch cayenne pepper 1/8 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed 4-6 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 pint fresh strawberries, washed, stemmed and cut into 1/4 inch slices 1 head, baby Frisee lettuce,
- [Ragout of Quail with Summer Vegetables and Basil Pesto](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/ragout-of-quail-with-summer-vegetables-and-basil-pesto/) - Ingredients 4 quail, dressed 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 8 pearl onions, skinned 3 cloves fresh garlic, skinned and chopped 1 red bell pepper, cored and diced 1 medium zucchini, diced 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 cup tomato juice 8 cherry tomatoes 8 green beans, stemmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- [Upland in the Blue Ridge at Primland Resort](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/upland-in-the-blue-ridge-at-primland-resort/) - The first bird up was a chukar partridge and it skied rapidly and then cut left. The sweet-mounting and swinging Caesar Guerini 20-gauge loaner gun barked and the partridge folded. Thank goodness my first shot was a hit, and I gladly accepted the “nice shot” accolades… … Our visit to Virginia’s premier sporting resort was
- [Upland Kentucky](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/upland-kentucky/) - On the ground next to my spent 20-gauge hull was a shard of coal. It wasn’t a large piece, but its depth of blackness stood out so prominently amongst the brown and light tan Johnson and love grass that I picked it up. Because I was in Kentucky, the mineral made me think of Abraham
- [German Wildhaired Pointer](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/german-wildhaired-pointer/) - A quarter-inch of ice lay on the surface of the flooded Arkansas rice field in early January. Tank, a 6-year-old German wirehaired pointer, sat quietly in the blind as we waited for the morning’s first ducks. A heavy overcast made it seem colder than it was. Tank, a solid brown male with a white chest
- [A HUNTER’S TIP](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/a-hunters-tip/) - Within Argentina’s Calchaquî Valley rests the peaceful retreat known as La Estancia de Cafayate. Photographs by Terry Allen The bird hunting in Argentina is legendary. Skies are filled with birds and loaders work feverishly to the steady pulse of gunshots ringing through the air—it’s a chaotic scene. But this is the image most often evoked
- [While Forest Service Chases Down Wildfires, The Solution Gets Away From Us By Dani Dagan](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/while-forest-service-chases-down-wildfires-the-solution-gets-away-from-us-by-dani-dagan/) - TRCP’s new communications and operations associate grew up in wildfire country—now in D.C., she’s experiencing the impacts of fire in a completely different way. It was 4am on a school night when I woke up to sirens wailing in the streets. Firefighters were shouting into megaphones, informing us that our neighborhood was being evacuated. I
- [Some Longleaf Pine Trees Shedding Needles Is Normal This Time of Year](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/some-longleaf-pine-trees-shedding-needles-is-normal-this-time-of-year/) - Some longleaf pine trees are already beginning to shed their needles across the sandhills and coastal plain, a normal response to drought and high temperatures this time of year, according to the S.C. Department of Natural Resources. In most years, the annual “needlecast” takes place closer to fall. Many folks become alarmed when they see
- [Shortleaf Pine Woodlands and Forests Targeted For Restoration](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/shortleaf-pine-woodlands-and-forests-targeted-for-restoration/) - A group of conservationists, scientists, private landowners, non profit organizations and government agencies has published a five-year plan to reverse the rapid decline of shortleaf pine woodlands and forests. The Shortleaf Pine Restoration plan, recently released during the annual meeting of the Southern Group of State Foresters, is the result of two years of effort
- [Quail Forever & Illinois DNR Partner for Bobwhite Habitat, Greater Public Access](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/quail-forever-illinois-dnr-partner-for-bobwhite-habitat-greater-public-access/) - Springfield, Ill. – June 24, 2016 – Quail Forever and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR) have entered into a partnership agreement to create a joint Habitat Strike Team – a crew of specialized habitat management biologists – to improve wildlife habitat within the state’s quail range on public and private lands. Funded by
- [Pheasanomics: South Dakota Tourism Supports Pheasants Forever and Conservation](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/pheasanomics-south-dakota-tourism-supports-pheasants-forever-and-conservation/) - St. Paul, Minn. – June 28, 2016 –Recognizing the importance of wildlife habitat conservation which supports South Dakota’s economy and status as “The Pheasant Capital of the World,”South Dakota Tourism has renewed their national sponsorship with Pheasants Forever. Through this innovative partnership, South Dakota Tourism markets to the largest collection of upland hunters in the
- [Hands-on with pups - How You Should Play It By Jeremy Hunt](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/hands-on-with-pups-how-you-should-play-it-by-jeremy-hunt/) - For those lucky enough to have planned the arrival of their new puppy in early summer there’s certainly no better time to start building the close bond between you. The importance of early stages Time spent with puppies now will prove to be invaluable as more formal training is introduced later. But therein lies an
- [America’s Game Bird Industry Packs an Economic Punch By Dan Johnson](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/americas-game-bird-industry-packs-an-economic-punch-by-dan-johnson/) - New research measuring the impact of America’s game bird farms and hunting preserves reveals that the industry contributes nearly $1.7 billion annually to the U.S. economy. It also indicates the industry plays a vital role in providing hunting opportunities and creating wildlife habitat. Findings on the industry’s social and economic benefits come from the study
- [2016 NAWCA Small Grants Deliver Habitat Enhancements, More Public Access](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/2016-nawca-small-grants-deliver-habitat-enhancements-more-public-access/) - St. Paul, Minn. – June 22, 2016 – Pheasants Forever was recently awarded ten North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) small grantsto conserve wetlands and associated grasslands in Minnesota and Iowa. Pheasants Forever and its partners will employ this round of NAWCA funding to restore, enhance, or protect habitat on 4,536 acres vital to upland
- [Scientists Study Wild Pig Impact on Bobwhite](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/scientists-study-wild-pig-impact-on-bobwhite/) - As part of an effort to understand the reasons behind the decline in wild quail populations, researchers from Texas A&M AgriLife Research have studied whether the continued increase in numbers and distribution of wild pigs, known to eat the eggs of ground-nesting birds, may be a contributing factor. “Our study was able to demonstrate that
- [Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership Celebrates Three Honorees Supporting Wildlife](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/theodore-roosevelt-conservation-partnership-celebrates-three-honorees-supporting-wildlife/) - At its eighth annual Capital Conservation Awards Dinner last night, the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership celebrated three honorees building a legacy of support for fish and wildlife on Capitol Hill and across the country: Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Senator James Risch (R-Idaho), and conservation philanthropist Louis Bacon. The gala event, held at the Andrew W.
- [Bison Joins Bald Eagle As An Official American Icon](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/bison-joins-bald-eagle-as-an-official-american-icon/) - Earlier this week, President Obama signed the National Bison Legacy Act into law, officially designating the American bison as our national mammal. This species has a special place in American history, especially in the West, and we’re pretty proud of the sportsmen, including our organization’s namesake, who worked to bring the bison back from the
- [Must-pass Legislation That Funds Military No Place For Attacks On Conservation](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/must-pass-legislation-that-funds-military-no-place-for-attacks-on-conservation/) - One doesn’t often think of the United States military and the greater sage grouse in the same breath. But for a small number of politicians in Washington, linking the bird with the armed services has become a tactic for undoing solid conservation on millions of acres of national public lands, while attempting to erase the
- [Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever Staffer Awarded Highest Honor](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/pheasants-forever-quail-forever-staffer-awarded-highest-honor/) - One of Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever’s longest tenured staff members, Dave Nomsen, was honored last week at the 81st North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference with the George Bird Grinnell Memorial Award for Distinguished Service to Natural Resource Conservation. The Memorial Award was initiated 16 years ago in the memory of George Bird
- [Disking Effects On Native Groundcover Plant Species](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/disking-effects-on-native-groundcover-plant-species/) - It is widely known that soil disturbance, such as disking, roller chopping, and deep rutting, reduces wiregrass (Aristida stricta), and that this species is typically slow to come back in such disturbed areas. What is less well known is how it affects the other hundreds of species that make up native upland longleaf pine-wiregrass communities.
- [More CRP Acres Needed in South Dakota](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/more-crp-acres-needed-in-south-dakota/) - The Farm Service Agency in Washington D.C. has released its statewide summary of acres accepted as part of USDA’s Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) 49th general sign-up in South Dakota. The dismal results – only two offers out of 727 applications were accepted for 101 total acres out of 42,352 acres offered – indicate South Dakota
- [NSSF Praises U.S. Senate Passage of Bipartisan Sportsmen's Act](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/nssf-praises-u-s-senate-passage-of-bipartisan-sportsmens-act/) - The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearms, ammunition, hunting and shooting sports industries, praised the passage today by the U.S. Senate of the Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act. The act was passed as an amendment to S.2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act. Similar legislation passed the House of Representatives earlier in the
- [Record Landowner Demand for CRP met with Extraordinarily Low Acceptance Rate](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/record-landowner-demand-for-crp-met-with-extraordinarily-low-acceptance-rate/) - U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that 800,000 acres will be enrolled through three different components of the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). Of particular note, USDA’s CRP general sign-up completed at the end of February generated more than 1.8 million acres in offers, but was only able to accept 23 percent of
- [Senate Passes Energy Bill with Big Benefits for Sportsmen](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/senate-passes-energy-bill-with-big-benefits-for-sportsmen/) - The Senate has just passed a comprehensive energy reform bill that includes key conservation provisions to benefit fish, wildlife, and sportsmen’s access. This is a true bipartisan achievement that highlights our uniquely American conservation values. “Sportsmen’s groups, including the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership and virtually all of our partners, have been working for years to
- [Bipartisan Members of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Attend Annual Congressional Shoot-Out](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/bipartisan-members-of-the-congressional-sportsmens-caucus-attend-annual-congressional-shoot-out/) - On May 10, 30 bipartisan Members of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) joined representatives from the sportsmen’s community for a trap, skeet and sporting clays competition at the annual Congressional Shoot-Out in Glenn Dale, Maryland. Held annually for more than 20 years, this event brings together Republicans and Democrats, who share a common goal in
- [Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust Releases Lead Ammunition Guide](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/game-wildlife-conservation-trust-releases-lead-ammunition-guide/) - With the use of lead ammunition still a contentious issue among many conservationists (a recent petition to ban lead ammunition attracted over 17,000 signatures) the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust has updated their position statement on the subject and produced a brand new guide available for download which covers a number of the key aspects
- [House Passes Dangerous Sage-Grouse Rider In Defense Bill](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/house-passes-dangerous-sage-grouse-rider-in-defense-bill/) - The U.S. House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Contained in this ‘must-pass’ legislation that funds America’s military readiness was language that would force the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and U.S. Forest Service (USFS) to abandon successful sage-grouse conservation plans. These federal plans resulted from years of collaboration and millions of
- [Strong Signs For A Sustainable Future In The Game Industry](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/strong-signs-for-a-sustainable-future-in-the-game-industry/) - An update from Alan Beynon, BVM&S, MRCVS; Exmouth, Devon: The rearing game season has set off at quite a pace with many rearers having increased capacity and many poults now at bitting stage ready to move onto grass runs in preparation for transfer to release pens in early June. The threats of bird flu and
- [Watchdog Report Indicates Checks Were Written But On-Farm Conservation Was Never Verified](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/watchdog-report-indicates-checks-were-written-but-on-farm-conservation-was-never-verified/) - USDA’s Inspector General points to botched implementation of compliance checks that ensure real benefits go to fish and wildlife habitat on private lands. After thousands of hours of work, hundreds of meetings with Congressional staff, and three years of shared effort with colleagues that had become like family, I poured a tall Maker’s Mark when
- [Quail Forever Supports Bayou Bobwhites](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/quail-forever-supports-bayou-bobwhites/) - Upland hunters and conservationists in Louisiana have formed the second chapter of Quail Forever in the state. Officially known as the Southwest Louisiana Chapter of Quail Forever, local volunteers have set their sights on public and private land partnerships to positively influence bobwhite quail numbers, while providing opportunities for youth to experience the great outdoors.
- [Wildlife Biologist Studying How Much Wild Meat Is Harvested and Eaten in North America Annually By Paul Turenne](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/wildlife-biologist-studying-how-much-wild-meat-is-harvested-and-eaten-in-north-america-annually-by-paul-turenne/) - Imagine trying to calculate every single ounce of wild meat that is eaten in North America; from every goose in Manitoba, to every elk in Colorado, to every frog and crayfish in Louisiana. Well, guess what? Someone is in the process of doing exactly that. Deddeda Stemler / Medicine Hat News Three deers bask in
- [Montana: Governor Steve Bullock Announces New Public Lands Agenda](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/montana-governor-steve-bullock-announces-new-public-lands-agenda/) - On June 9, Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC) Member Governor Steve Bullock (D-MT) announced his new public lands and access agenda, aimed at both protecting existing recreational access to public lands in Montana and exploring opportunities for opening up additional access to public lands in Big Sky Country. Governor Bullock’s public land access agenda was centered
- [South Carolina Man Fined $75,000 For Killing Raptors By Daniel Xu](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/south-carolina-man-fined-75000-for-killing-raptors-by-daniel-xu/) - A University of South Carolina trustee was fined $75,000 for ordering employees to bait and kill red-tailed hawks, a federally-protected bird, in a 1,800-acre plantation in Orangeburg. According to officials, 66-year-old Charles Williams confessed that he had the birds killed to protect caged quail that he had been raising for hunting purposes. Williams and three
- [Autumn Roosters](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/autumn-roosters/) - It all began in 1881, when ring-necked pheasants were introduced in North America. Over the next two decades they were liberated in 40 U.S. states. Mention pheasants to a bird hunter today, and the first place that comes to mind is usually South Dakota. And no wonder—the Mount Rushmore State is a place where pheasants
- [Celebrating the New Year with a Television Debut](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/ram-outdoorsman-debut/) - To coincide with our December/January Issue, our friends at Ram Outdoorsman filmed an episode around our pheasant hunt with Tom Brokaw. The focus of the show is the creative processes of the writer and photographer tasked with capturing Brokaw’s lifelong connection to South Dakota, and great hunting footage is paired with insightful interview clips and
- [HUNTING WITH TOM BROKAW](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/hunting-for-tom-brokaw/) - COVER STORY PREVIEW: DECEMBER-JANUARY 2016 What is the essence of the upland lifestyle, the intersection points between working dogs, double guns, time-honored traditions and the glory of fellowship afield? Covey Rise explores that question with a single focus: to deliver the upland experience to its growing community through extraordinary words and images. So imagine the
- [The Sunday Spaniel](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-sunday-spaniel/) - Outside the First Presbyterian Church in Spartanburg, South Carolina, sometime around 1905, a small spaniel-type dog was noticed by banker Alexander L. White after Sunday services. White adopted the dog and named him Dumpy. He discovered the little spaniel had a penchant for retrieving. White turned Dumpy over to his hunting partner, Whit Boykin, who
- [Bourbon Hunting](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/bourbon-hunting/) - I have some bad news. There’s a bourbon shortage—and it’s only getting worse. Unprecedented domestic demand and export growth, combined with the lack of quality American white oak with which to make barrels, and distillers earmarking bourbon for flavored products—grrr, don’t get me started on flavored whiskey!—are destroying the supply levels in your local liquor
- [The Horse’s Role in Field Trials](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-horses-role-in-field-trials/) - The Tennessee Walking Horse is the traditional field trial mount. Its comfortable, four-beat gaits, ground-eating stride, willing temperament, and all-day endurance make it an effective and enjoyable aid to keeping up with the action afield. Field trial bird dogs cover vast amounts of country as they hunt, with braces averaging five to seven miles of
- [SportDOG® Brand Adds Bluetooth® Technology to TEK 2.0 Tracking System](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/sportdog-brand-adds-bluetooth-technology-to-tek-2-0-tracking-system/) - SportDOG® Brand, the industry-leading manufacturer of electronic dog training products and accessories, has again enhanced dog-tracking efficiency with the introduction of Bluetooth® technology to its TEK 2.0 Series GPS Tracking & Training units. This new feature allows dog handlers to receive real-time audible voice updates on their dogs’ locations and direction through a Bluetooth-compatible earpiece.
- [Buffalo Trace Distillery Releases Bourbon Experiment Using Infrared Light Waves](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/buffalo-trace-distillery-releases-bourbon-experiment-using-infrared-light-waves/) - Buffalo Trace Distillery has engaged in an unconventional way to use infrared light waves for its latest bourbon experiment, applying the light waves to barrels before charring, with the goal of learning how new and different flavors can be drawn from the oak. Working with barrel cooper Independent Stave Company in 2009, eight special
- [SPORTING SKILL](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/sporting-skill/) - Personally bringing game to the table, and cooking deliberately, Scott Leysath lives the life of The Sporting Chef. PHEASANT LEG STEW 8 to 10 servings INGREDIENTS ½ cup butter 1 cup carrot, peeled and diced 1 cup celery, diced 1 cup yellow onion, diced 3 garlic cloves, minced ½ cup flour 5 cups pheasant or
- [The Russell Fit](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-russell-fit/) - PHOTOGRAPHY BY TERRY ALLEN The handmade—and handsome—products of Russell Moccasin are worn wherever there’s a demand for uncommonly comfortable and durable footwear. But they’re most fitting on sportsmen. Since the founding of W. C. Russell Moccasin in 1898 (although its roots can be traced all the way back to 1850), the company has shod the powerful,
- [Delmar](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/delmar/) - PHOTOGRAPHY BY TERRY ALLEN If you’re passionate about hunting dogs, get to know the one man in dog training today who stands above others. Follow the man’s advice and you’ll learn about positive training through repetition, association, and point of contact. One of Delmar’s maxims is, “To train like a pro, you have to think like
- [Saddles and Side-by-Sides](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/saddles-and-side-by-sides/) - In search of wild birds and the Western frontier at Oregon’s Ruggs Ranch. …What is guaranteed is a grand adventure, and an experience as close as it gets to capturing the spirit of the Western frontier. “One of these places is Ruggs Ranch in Heppner, Oregon. Bastioned within the Blue Mountains in the north-central part
- [Bertuzzi Gullwings](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/bertuzzi-gullwings/) - Photography Courtesy of Griffin & Howe Bertuzzi shotguns have the unique design characteristic of ali di gabbiano, Italian for “the wings of a gull” as the sideplates spring outward like wings, revealing the lockwork inside. Bertuzzi shotguns share this unique design trait with a style of Mercedes-Benz automobile. THE OTHER GULLWINGS The term “gullwing” resonates
- [Where Tweed Began](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/where-tweed-began/) - The story of tweed dates back about 200 years to a Scottish Border weaver, a London cloth merchant, and a fortuitous mistake. At that time, the traditional woolen cloth made in the town of Hawick (locally pronounced Hoick), in the Scottish Border country, was known as “tweel.” Six bales of this cloth were shipped to
- [Life in Bronze](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/life-in-bronze/) - Liz Lewis employs several foundries in the Bozeman area to cast her lost-wax-style work. Recently, she has begun exploring the use of colored patinas to reproduce the coloration of sporting dogs. Her work can be seen at the Southeastern Wildlife Expo each year, and is available at many national sporting-art galleries and www.lizlewismt.com. Full article
- [BLAKE’S MINI MARTINI CHOCOLATE MOUSSE](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/blakes-mini-martini-chocolate-mousse/) - Recipe By Chef Sean Finley Chef Sean Finley says: “I’m fortunate to have several very talented sous chefs who work with me in our kitchens. As all executive chefs are, I’m constantly training my staff so that I may pursue new projects and design more menus and experiences for our guests to enjoy. Without good
- [AEV Filson Wrangler Jeep](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/aev-filson-wrangler-jeep/) - AEV FILSON WRANGLER JEEP The Filson Wrangler has a Dualsport SC suspension, a winch, off-road lights, and comes in two-door or four-door models. An optional 5.7L or 6.4L HEMI V8 engine makes this Wrangler a powerful means of getting anywhere. The Filson package includes a medium duffle bag, original briefcase, and snap-closure seat back pockets.
- [Pan-roasted Partridge with Cranberries and Rosemary](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/pan-roasted-partridge-with-cranberries-and-rosemary/)
- [Smoked Quail Terrine](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/smoked-quail-terrine/) - When it comes to his cooking values and principles, Rob McDaniel is a chef one could consider a modernist and a traditionalist. With the current trend of “getting back to local,” Rob is a model for sustainability and trading locally. His passion for these elements stems from his belief that good food comes from making
- [Grilled Quail Salad](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/grilled-quail-salad/) - “Gamebird breasts can be prepared by gently pounding them with a meat mallet to make cutlets. With a cutlet, you make an even piece of meat. Anytime you cook a game bird, think about the shape of what you’re cooking. You want to create a uniform piece so it all cooks the same. You might
- [The Dixie Tradition](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-dixie-tradition/) - About an hour east of Tallahassee, Florida, just a short hop from Thomasville, Georgia, in the heart of the Southern quail-hunting culture, Dixie Plantation has figured prominently in pointing-dog history for decades. There, the time-honored traditions of wild bobwhite quail, fine bird dogs, and field trials converge every year. Home to the Continental Field Trials—the
- [ABOUT THE COVER: V4N2](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/about-the-cover-v4n2/) - Feb-March 2016 Cover Photograph by: Roger Catchpole PHOTO BY RODGER CATCHPOLE Writer and photographer Roger Catchpole captured this image of two male Hungarian partridge on a fence post near Livingston, Montana, this past fall while hunting with Covey Rise columnist Ben O. Williams. “The photo was taken in late October, to be precise. We were
- [Bell and Oak Camera Strap](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/bell-and-oak-camera-strap/) - Bell and Oak Camera Strap Made of 9/10 ounce English bridle leather with a strap width of 1/2 inch, the strap adjustments go from 46 inches to 52 inches (ring to ring). The shoulder strap is 1.5 inches x 11 inches, with stainless-steel hardware. Edges are dyed and burnished by hand. The strap attaches to
- [Filson Soft-Sided Cooler](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/filson-soft-sided-cooler/) - Filson Soft-Sided Cooler On the outside, this cooler looks like a rugged Filson duffle bag. However, the inside has a heavy-duty insulated lining to keep items cold and to hold in meltwater. The cooler is made of twill and has rustproof brass hardware and a shoulder strap. $275 SEE MORE FIND MORE ON POINT PRODUCTS
- [Remote and Rugged Beauty](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/remote-and-rugged-beauty/) - PHOTOGRAPHS BY TERRY ALLEN In “Remote and Rugged Beauty,” New England author Nancy Anisfield travels to Castle Valley Outdoors for a women’s-only hunt. The hard-packed direct and stubbly vegetation surrounding them caught their canine friends off guard. No juicy grass? No soft mud or– more familiar stuff– crunchy December snow for their dogs to dig their
- [Park Cities Quail sells out their upcoming conservation dinner and auction honoring Delmar Smith!](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/park-cities-quail-sells-out-their-upcoming-conservation-dinner-and-auction-honoring-delmar-smith/) - For further information, please contact Covey Rise at press@coveyrisemagazine.com. Download QRPrint QR
- [Pheasants Forever Annual Report:  1.7 Million Wildlife Habitat Acres Impacted in ‘15](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/pheasants-forever-annual-report-1-7-million-wildlife-habitat-acres-impacted-in-15/) - St. Paul, Minn. – Jan. 27, 2016 – In 2015, Pheasants Forever, Inc., including its quail division, Quail Forever, worked with more than 35,000 individual landowners and its chapter affiliates completed more than 12,700 wildlife habitat projects, which combined to improve habitat for pheasants, quail and other wildlife on more than 1.7 million acres. Howard
- [SportDOG Brand® Supports Wildlife Habitat Conservation  as Renewing National Sponsor of Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/sportdog-brand-supports-wildlife-habitat-conservation-as-renewing-national-sponsor-of-pheasants-forever-quail-forever/) - St. Paul, Minn. – Jan. 6, 2016 – Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever is proud to announce SportDOG Brand® as a renewing national sponsor and the official electronic collar sponsor of “The Habitat Organization.” The partnership provides SportDOG Brand with a wide array of marketing opportunities to educate the organization’s members and supporters about SportDOG
- [RAM OUTDOORSMAN | COVEY RISE TV DEBUT](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/ram-outdoorsman-covey-rise-tv-debut/) - For us, it was hard to tell what part of this trip would most merit the term “vacation”—the 50-degree temperatures or the wide-open sky? The full “REMOTE AND RUGGED” feature is pUblished in the February-March 2016 Issue Buy Vol. 4 Num. 1 SAVE 20% ON YEARLY SUBSCRIPTIONS SUBSCRIBE TODAY MORE FROM THIS ISSUE Download QRPrint
- [Williams Knife Co. May Skinner](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/williams-knife-co-may-skinner/) - Williams Knife Co. May Skinner The all-purpose hunting knife pictured here has an overall length of 6.25 inches. This version of the Williams Knife May Skinner has a Damascus blade and a Dall sheep horn handle, made specially for Covey Rise. Williams Knife makes all their products by hand. Inquire about this limited edition knife,
- [Ball and Buck Wall Tent](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/ball-and-buck-wall-tent/) - Ball and Buck Wall Tent To commune with nature, you have to be in nature—but you don’t have to be uncomfortable sleeping there. A Wall Tent will put you where the gamebirds are, with room for your gear and even the dogs (kenneled in a crate, of course). You’ll have room for two to four
- [Ball and Buck X Randolph Engineering the Hunter's Sunglasses](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/ball-and-buck-x-randolph-engineering-the-hunters-sunglasses/) - Ball and Buck X Randolph Engineering the Hunter’s Sunglasses Designed in the style of 1950s shooting glasses by Randolph Engineering, these frames have an antique brass finish, honey acetate wrapped brow bar, and matching bayonet temples. HD polycarbonate lenses $218; tan or grey HD polarized lenses $268 SHOP FIND MORE ON POINT PRODUCTS IN THE
- [David McKay Brown](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/david-mckay-brown/) - PHOTOGRAPHS BY TERRY ALLEN The Scottish firm, and the man who gives his name to it, unite technical skill and artistic flair in the making of best guns. Scotland’s David McKay Brown is a very different sort of gunmaker. An independent craftsman who has built a thriving business with no outside backers, McKay Brown has made
- [Third Batch Legacy](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/third-batch-legacy/) - PHOTOGRAPHS BY ELMORE DEMOTT Hundreds of years ago, long before iron rails and interstate highways, navigating the American frontier involved following the buffalo. Once forming a thriving Eastern population, herds of migrating bison crossed the big rivers along our nation’s spine and left swaths of roads—known as traces—through the hills of Kentucky that encouraged both westward
- [Become a Collector](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/become-a-collector/) - Here’s a short list of things I love: wild brook trout, snowstorms, wood-canvas canoes, pointers, and—of course—shotguns. For the past 30 years, I’ve been obsessed with shotguns. I’ve worked lousy jobs to buy them, flown across oceans to admire them, and walked away from promising careers to immerse myself in them. I’ve contributed countless hours
- [A Dog with Heart](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/a-dog-with-heart/) - To see an English Pointer at work, quartering a grain field and slamming into scent, is to see a pointing dog defined. In that frozen moment, it all becomes clear: movement suspended in a still life of absolute anticipation. There may be more beautiful things in this world than a block-headed bird dog with its
- [The Prairie Way](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/ben-o-williams-the-prairie-way/) - There is a notion across North America that good bobwhite quail hunting is gone for the average bird hunter. I disagree. For the past 25 years, I have focused my bobwhite quail hunting on the prairie states. Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas, Texas and Oklahoma all have the potential for high-quality population numbers, so it’s just
- [The Quality of Light](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-quality-of-light/) - Whether he’s rendering the nuances of a hunting covert or conveying the barely restrained energy of a dog on point, Bob Bertram believes it’s all about what happens when light hits the subject. Years of hunting quail and pheasant in the Midwest—over dogs, of course—have given him the field experience he brings into the studio.
- [Raising Quail](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/raising-quail/) - If you’ve enjoyed quail or a quail egg in a high-end restaurant, chances are it came from Manchester Farms in Columbia, South Carolina. The family-owned operation got its start when Bill Odom changed from one bird to another–not just once, but twice. In the early 1970s, rather than move to New Jersey to run a
- [Tradition and the Webb Farm](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/tradition-and-the-webb-farm/) - I pulled to the side of the road near the J. Robert Gordon Sandhills Field Trial Ground, rolled down the windows, and enjoyed the sweet, warm breeze blowing through my truck. The calendar said it was deep into winter and yet I had the windows down. Fancy that. I wasn’t lost; heck, I’ve never been
- [Raising Cotton](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/raising-cotton/) - An excerpt…Cotton, an eight-year-old English setter, jumped out of the truck, hit the ground, and ran in a circle. A bit short for a setter, she was taller than a beagle, but not by much. She slid to a stop to look at her master. “Wait,” Mike Crawford told her. She waited. My dog, Liesl,
- [Gold Flushes](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/gold-flushes/) - The scenting ability of golden retrievers has been called the best among retriever breeds so often that the term “golden nose” was coined to champion their gift. Golden owner and breeder Phil Warren vouches for the breed’s excellent nose. “I was running two goldens in South Dakota a few years ago through some nasty tangles
- [The Best of Islay](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-best-of-islay/) - When it comes to single malt Scotch whisky, there’s one region offering the most distinctive style in the category—Scotland’s Islay. Islay is the southern island of the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. The island’s peat bogs run deep—some more than four meters—and consist of decayed vegetation more than 3,000 years old. The peat is cut from
- [Inside the October-November 2015 Issue](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/inside-the-october-november-2015-issue/) - This month’s cover photo of the German shorthaired pointer was taken at Pheasant Ridge by Terry Allen during our June-July 2015 feature coverage of Ferrari. As we traveled to Pheasant Ridge in Greenwich, New York, in the fall, we discovered Ferrari’s unique FF combined world-class performance with comfort and practicality, for a unique experience. Access
- [In the Heart of Wine Country](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/in-the-heart-of-wine-country/) - Situated on 80 pristine acres in St. Helena, California, a town whose motto is “the heart of Napa Valley,” The Napa Valley Reserve may literally be just that: the very heart of the valley. It was founded in 2000 by a man who is well-known in the region—Bill Harlan, one of the most influential winemakers
- [Five Star Conservation](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/five-star-conservation/) - Legendary coach Bear Bryant hunted here. For serious football fans–and in Alabama it’s hard to find any other kind–those words make Five Star Plantation hallowed ground. But this storied land’s history starts well before the Bear and features equally distinguished men, all drawn to the land’s beauty and bounty. Acting as stewards of one of
- [Comfort in the Canyon](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/comfort-in-the-canyon/) - Tucked into Lawyer’s Canyon along the Clearwater River in the northcentral stem of Idaho is a haven of outdoor diversity—Flying B Ranch. “The ranch consists of a little over 5,000 acres with quite a combination and range of habitat,” says Flying B Ranch General Manager Joseph Peterson. He adds, with modest understatement, “We have a
- [Being at Brays](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/being-at-brays/) - Located outside of Savannah, Georgia, and proximate to the charming coastal town of Beaufort, South Carolina, and within a short drive of Charleston—the current capital of Southern lifestyle—Brays Island is a private home for families who love the outdoors, be it fresh- or saltwater fishing, wingshooting, target shooting, equestrian sports, golf, tennis, and much more.
- [Curated Fashions](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/curated-fashions/) - After spending more than eight years in the UK running retail shops, Ramona Brumby of Atlanta’s The London Trading Company came home. “My passion is anything to do with décor, decorating, and design,” says Ramona, who now has three shops in Atlanta: London Trading Company (also the name of the parent company), Town & Country,
- [Dogs on the Prairie](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/dogs-on-the-prairie/) - I’m in my hunting-gear and kennel building lacing up my boots with mother, Petunia, daughter, Merri-Merri—both Brittanys—and Misty, a sleek little English pointer. The three are hurrying me along with woofs and groans. The kennel dogs recognize the ruckus and sound off in a coyote-cadence concert, pleading to join us. After I load the hunting
- [Cigar Anatomy](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/cigar-anatomy/) - Deeper understanding of our hobbies and pastimes leads to greater enjoyment of those passions. Isn't that a prime motivator for visits to wineries and distilleries? That's also why curiosity about their favorite beverage leads many beer enthusiasts into home brewing. Similarly, a love of hunting is undoubtedly why readers of Covey Rise enjoy articles about
- [Springer Spaniel](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/springer-spaniel/) - Kodiak, an energetic 3-year-old springer spaniel, was the perfect pick to accompany Mark Haglin and his three sons on a pheasant hunt in South Dakota. The owner of Pine Shadows, an award-winning hunting dog breeder, set off in late December after a large snowstorm. The wind had coated the cattail sloughs and corn rows with
- [At a Water Hole](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/at-a-water-hole-2/) - The dirt road took us 30 miles from the highway, around a mountain, through a large basin, and then up to a long, treeless plateau. A cloud of dust billowed far behind our rig, marking our progress through the desert. We found water—at last—in a lake that shrunk over the summer and now was little
- [The Most Famous Name in the Spanish Guns](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-most-famous-name-in-the-spanish-guns/) - AYA is the most famous name in Spanish guns. Like Holland & Holland in England, it is the quality standard against which others are measured. The problem for any writer attempting to tell the story of AYA is deciding exactly where to start. The obvious place might be 1915, when Miguel Aguirre and Nicolas Aranzabal
- [Intent of Being the Best](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/intent-of-being-the-best/) - The Connecticut River Valley is the historic “gun valley” of America’s early industrial development in the heart of Yankee country, home to some of the great names in American shotguns. During the 1970s, many of the industries of gun valley in Connecticut fell into decay; companies went out of business; others moved away. The 1980s
- [¡VIVA LA REVOLUCIÓN!](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/viva-la-revolucion-2/) - Recently we’ve seen a slight warming in our Cold War–era diplomatic relations with Cuba. As these dramatic events continue to play out, many are wondering how the new relationship will affect the cigar market in the United States. My simple response is—it won’t. As relations with Cuba normalize, access to Cuban cigars by U.S. citizens
- [About the Blends](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/about-the-blends/) - An excerpt…In the realm of American whiskey, the term blend is a dirty word. Americans prefer to use “mingle” when referring to joining one barrel’s whiskey with another’s. Although the anti-blend movement has subsided in recent years, American distillers once fought rectifiers who created undesirable blends (as well as the Canadian and Scotch blended whisky
- [Portrait of an Artist](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/portrait-of-an-artist/) - On the door leading into the kitchen of California’s The Restaurant at Meadowood are the words, “He that would eat the Fruit must climb the Tree,” an adage that could not be more appropriate for this story. From humble beginnings in the Midwest to international culinary acclaim and Michelin stardom, Christopher Kostow is a chef
- [Highland Adventure](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/highland-adventure/) - We worked dogs for a very long time up a long, gradual slope to a position at the top of a rolling Oregon hill. From that elevated vantage point, I swear I could see the curvature of the earth. My moment of reflection about the bright blue sky, the puffy white clouds, and the cascading
- [Shot with Tito](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/an-excerpt-from-a-shot-with-tito/) - Tito Beveridge ambled over to our group from Covey Rise with a loose, easy gait and a generous cheshire grin. The broad smile seemed to be an invitation to fun. The test tubes in his hand, used to sample vodka, confirmed it. Produced in Austin, Tito’s Handmade Vodka comes from Texas’ first legal distillery. And
- [Bronze Sculpture](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/bronze-sculpture/) - Sculptor Kreg Harrison shapes still life from real life. In this image, a 10-by-12-foot stone wall served as a canvas on which Harrison scupted a covey rise with life-sized and individually modeled bobwhite quail for a private collection
- [Ruark’s the Old Man’s Boy](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/jim-casada-writes-about-ruarks-the-old-mans-boy/) - In the vast annals of the quail hunting experience, possibly no story carries greater power and poignancy than Robert Ruark’s “But Not on Opening Day.” Originally published as one of a long-running series of columns for Field & Stream, the compelling tale forms the final chapter of “The Old Man and the Boy,” possibly the
- [The Last Hunt- Primum Non Nocere](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-last-hunt-primum-non-nocere/) - Old Dr. Foshee loved to bird hunt. He basically assumed the hunting rights in all the New Site area and wherever he could get in his Ford Model T or in his horse and buggy, which he used during the wet months when the unpaved roads were unpleasant to travel. His two tricolor setters, Penny
- [Art of the Gun, Berettas Hold their Place in History](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/art-of-the-gun-berettas-hold-their-place-in-history/) - From James Bond’s first pistol to the official sidearm of the U.S. Army, from the shooting lines at the Grand to the high-volume dove-shooting of South America, you will find the name Beretta winning medals and downing birds. There is, in the world of firearms, no more ubiquitous name-not Colt, not Winchester, not Browning. Berettas
- [Sounds of a Rebel](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/sounds-of-a-rebel/) - I loaded the old pointer and was about to invite the adolescent sinner into the car. Rebel had behaved so badly on our last hunt that nothing he could do would alter Paul’s judgement, and my friend was quick to remind me of the pup’s turpitude. Like mankind, domesticated canines make mistakes and develop habits
- [Alpine Masterpiece: the Blaser F3](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/alpine-masterpiece-the-blaser-f3/) - In 1956, a young German machinist named Horst Blaser set up a business to produce a hunting rifle. Although not a trained gun maker in the German tradition, Blaser had an idea for an entirely new design. As a skilled machinist, he envisioned a rifle made to exacting standards by automation, with interchangeable parts that
- [Roasted Quail with Peas, Morels and Parmesan Risotto](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/roasted-quail-with-peas-morels-and-parmesan-risotto/) - Ingredients 4 quail, dressed Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 sprigs tarragon 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon canola oil 4-6 cups chicken or vegetable stock 1 cup dry white wine 1 small white onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 8-10 fresh morels or dried morels soaked in warm water and drained 1
- [Roasted Quail with Prosciutto, Red Onions and Burnt Peaches](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/roasted-quail-with-prosciutto-red-onions-and-burnt-peaches/) - Ingredients 1 red onion cut in quarters 1 ripe peach, pits removed, cut in quarters 4 quail, dressed 2 tablespoons canola oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 slices of thinly sliced prosciutto 4 tablespoons aged sherry vinegar 1/2 cup chicken stock 3 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Watercress or greens Directions 1
- [Baked Hog Snapper with Steamed Farmer’s Market Vegetables](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/baked-hog-snapper-with-steamed-farmers-market-vegetables/) - Chef Kipp Bourdeau Pine Creek Sporting Club Okeechobee, FL Ingredients 4 fresh hog snapper fillets, skinned, pin bones removed 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 fresh lemons, sliced thin 8 shallots, sliced thin Sprigs of fresh dill (enough for 4 snappers) 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning 1/2 cup white wine 2 cups fresh vegetables, steamed Directions 1
- [Seared Scallops with White Cheddar Grits, Sweet Corn Chowder, and Pulled BBQ Pork Tenderloin](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/seared-scallops-with-white-cheddar-grits-sweet-corn-chowder-and-pulled-bbq-pork-tenderloin/) - Chef Kipp Bourdeau Pine Creek Sporting Club Okeechobee, FL Ingredients for the Scallops 8 fresh scallops, u/10 size 1 teaspoon olive oil Directions for the Scallops 1 Remove side muscle from scallops, pat dry with a paper towel, season each scallop with sea salt. 2 Place a non-stick sauté pan over medium heat, add olive
- [Technology](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/technology/) - Rummaging in my hunting cabinet the other day, I came across a sheep bell. It is the one my dad used last century to keep up with his wide-ranging dogs. The sight of it brought back memories of old Sport tearing out through the fields, conjuring sounds of the William Tell Overture and images of
- [Tomahawk Rib-eye Steak with Heirloom Tomato Salad, Duck-fat Fries, Cabernet Wine Salt](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/tomahawk-rib-eye-steak-with-heirloom-tomato-salad-duck-fat-fries-cabernet-wine-salt/) - Chef Kipp Bourdeau Pine Creek Sporting Club Okeechobee, FL Ingredients & Directions for Steak 1 Allow bone-in rib-eye steak (32 to 34 ounces) to come to room temperature. 2 Brush with olive oil and season with sea salt and course ground pepper. 3 Cook over medium heat and grill until desired readiness. 4 Set aside
- [Fencerow Hunting](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/fencerow-hunting/) - It was a long way to the end of the fencerow, and plantar fasciitis was killing me. Each step felt like a spear was being jammed into the bottom of my heel; and to avoid the torture, I cut each step short, trying not to stretch my Achilles’ tendon. Hopping along like a lame chicken,
- [German Rabbit Stew](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/german-rabbit-stew/) - Chef Hank Shaw Author of Hunter, Gather, Cook: Finding the Forgotten Feast & Duck, Duck, Goose: Recipes and Techniques for Cooking Ducks and Geese Ingredients 2 cottontail rabbits, or 1 domestic rabbit, cut into serving-size pieces Salt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons flour 1 to 2 cups chicken stock 1 onion, sliced root to tip
- [Greek Pasta](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/greek-pasta/) - Chef Hank Shaw Author of Hunter, Gather, Cook: Finding the Forgotten Feast & Duck, Duck, Goose: Recipes and Techniques for Cooking Ducks and Geese Ingredients 1 pheasant, cut into serving-size pieces Salt 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup chopped yellow or white onion 1 carrot, peeled and chopped 1 celery stalk, chopped 4 garlic cloves,
- [Roasted Woodcock](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/roast-woodcock/) - Chef Hank Shaw Author of Hunter, Gather, Cook: Finding the Forgotten Feast & Duck, Duck, Goose: Recipes and Techniques for Cooking Ducks and Geese Ingredients for Roast Woodcock 2 to 4 whole woodcock, plucked and gutted 2 tablespoons lard or butter 2 slices of bacon, cut in half 1 celery stick Fleur de sel or
- [What Happens Naturally](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/what-happens-naturally/) - It was a week from his 68th birthday when we spoke and artist Peter Corbin of Millbrook, New York, shared how he first held a shotgun at age 6 and first cast a fly rod at age 7. Shotgun shells came at age 9. “I’ve had 60 years of fly fishing and wingshooting,” he said.
- [A Creative Experience](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/a-creative-experience/) - Curt Butler, of Gastonia, North Carolina, talks about his art, “I have spent most of my life around woods. One of the many fascinating things about trees and woods is the shapes and variety of spaces as you wander through them; they are truly a world you can get lost in.”
- [The Best Bird Hunt](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-best-bird-hunt/) - The best bird hunt I can remember…? How could I pick one day above all the rest? It would be like saying one covey rise was the best one, better than all others, when covey rises are generally a blur in real time and are impossible to describe or to illustrate, regardless how talented the
- [Season’s Best](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/747/) - From architecture student to lead vocalist/guitar player in a rock band to superstar chef, Savannah, Georgia, native Steven Satterfield has always put his creativity on display. He makes culinary connections that others might overlook, elevating simple foods and using the canning and preserving techniques his grandmother taught him to put a spin on traditional Southern
- [Off-Season Trails](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/off-season-trails/) - Between hunting seasons, I have time to catch up on all the tasks that come from hunting hard. I pass my time stitching my vests and shooting shirts; cleaning my e-collars, bells and beepers; reloading shells and shooting some sporting clays; and patching and waxing jackets. Truth be told, I’d rather be wearing out my
- [High Time for Horses](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/high-time-for-horses/) - Imagine learning to ride horses and beginning to master equestrian techniques, while learning to fly fish and enjoying shooting five-stand and sporting clays and also, in season, working with sporting dogs or hunting five species of gamebirds-in your very own national-park-sized parcel. Okay, technically, you’ll have to share this Western wonderland with your own family
- [What’s in a Name](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/whats-in-a-name/) - “Absolutely stunning.” That was all my friend could say, and the fact that he was so impressed really impressed me. We were standing together, leaning over a sturdy oak table. Windows framed the room, and lined up in front of us were two vintage British shotguns-one side-by-side, one over-and-under-as glimmering as the day they were
- [Fetch (Not Print)](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/fetch-not-print/) - Ever had a dog that would not retrieve? Let me tell you what a problem that is if you’re hunting quail in the South. Here’s why: a quail is hard to find in the weeds and grasses, especially in broom sedge. You can look right at one and not see it. And in Alabama where I
- [Gebruder Merkel](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/gebruder-merkel/) - The history of World War II is filled with dates whose importance is lost on us today. Tuesday, April 3, 1945, is one such date. Early that morning, the XII Corp of the U.S. Third Army rumbled into Suhl, Germany. The XII Corps had been battling its way across Europe for 8 months. Now their
- [California Natives](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/791/) - “Absolutely stunning.” That was all my friend could say, and the fact that he was so impressed really impressed me. We were standing together, leaning over a sturdy oak table. Windows framed the room, and lined up in front of us were two vintage British shotguns-one side-by-side, one over-and-under-as glimmering as the day they were
- [A Rainy Day Project](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/a-rainy-day-project/) - It was half past noon and the day was sad and gray like the underside of a bat’s wing. The drizzling sky stretched unending from horizon to horizon and made everything shadowless. The incessant rain saturated the earth, and water ran down the empty limbs and onto the trunk of the big oak, oozing into
- [Classically British](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/classically-british/) - Founded by John Barbour in 1894, the renowned British apparel manufacturer Barbour originally supplied oilskins and other garments to protect the growing community of sailors, fishermen, and dockworkers in northeast England. The founder understood the needs of country folk who loved hunting and those of farmers, shepherds, and fishermen, too. At that time, commercial fishermen
- [An Outdoors Experience](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/an-outdoors-experience/) - Trying to write a profile of artist Bob Timberlake is like trying to hunt your favorite 1,000-acre bird habitat in half an hour. Your mind can wrap around the breadth of it, but physically it can’t be done. How to give justice to someone who has been honored at the White House and Buckingham Palace,
- [Aphorisms and Pearls](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/aphorisms-and-pearls/) - Brief bits of wisdom, aphorisms, and proverbs are sometimes called pearls because they are precious and valuable. (These are the kinds of pearls you wouldn’t want to give to the swine, would you?) Ben Franklin, the man who invented getting struck by lightning, was a master of using these sayings, many of which he published
- [Saving Sage Grouse](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/saving-sage-grouse/) - In the first blush of a fine spring morning, Linda Baker, director of the Upper Green River Alliance, and I disembarked from her truck in Wyoming’s 7-million-acre Upper Green River Valley. “Hey, grouse droppings,” she said. “Neat,” I said, not sarcastically. They looked like the scat of my Yankee ruffed grouse, only white instead of
- [An Uncommon Spice](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/an-uncommon-spice/) - Great food sends chills down my spine, puts tingles in my belly, and makes the hair stand up on the back of my neck, almost like a daydream. When Chef Anthony Lamas of Louisville, Kentucky, cooks with bourbon, I taste flavors I’ve never found in food before. He uses my beloved whiskey as an uncommon
- [Opening Day](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/opening-day/) - I met Mike when I moved back to River City after completing medical training. He sold medical equipment–everything one needed to set up practice. A quintessential salesman, loquacious and voluble to a fault, he always had a story to tell. Very soon we discovered our mutual love for quail hunting, and that fast became the
- [Aldo Leopold](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/915/) - As a pioneering wildlife biologist, eloquent spokesman for the ethic of land management, insightful ecologist, best-selling author—in various editions, A Sand County Almanac has sold more than two million copies—and practical lover of the land, Aldo Leopold (1887–1948) has had no peer in infl_uence on the development of modern conservation practice and philosophy. What is
- [La Portenita](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/la-portenita/) - Having experienced firsthand the fabulous Guayascate Lodge, I continued my Argentinean sporting odyssey to La Porteñita, a working estancia not far from the dove fields of Guayascate. Situated at the top of a hill, this quaint lodge offered impressive views over the surrounding countryside. Lodge manager Esteban “Pato” Quinteros started off the day by leading a
- [Guayascate](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/guaryascate/) - Every aspect of a visit to Guayascate is designed to ensure that hunting parties are delivered the ultimate in wingshooting opulence—even the dramatic setting differentiates this remote Argentinean venue from most other sporting lodges, worldwide. Located less than two hours from the city of Cordoba, Argentina—in Cordoba Province, famed for dove shooting—Guayascate sits on more
- [Wildness and Perfection](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/wildness-and-perfection/) - After high school in Baltimore, Maryland, Gordon Allen lived on Barren Island in Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay and worked as a hunting and fishing guide while helping to run the island’s lodge. He then studied for a year at Maryland Institute College of Art, and later at the School of the Museum of Fine Art in
- [Woodcock Coverts](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/woodcock-coverts/) - Recently it dawned on me what woodcock hunters are referring to when they talk about hunting their favorite coverts. As I understand it, a covert is a place that is damp or wet and has lots of trees and brush cover, vines, and briers—that sort of thing. It is br’er woodcock’s brier patch. He likes
- [Hunting with Delbert](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/hunting-with-delbert/) - I’m in my hunting-gear and kennel building lacing up my boots with mother, Petunia, daughter, Merri-Merri—both Brittanys—and Misty, a sleek little English pointer. The three are hurrying me along with woofs and groans. The kennel dogs recognize the ruckus and sound off in a coyote-cadence concert, pleading to join us. After I load the hunting
- [Growth of a Bird Dog](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/growth-of-a-bird-dog/) - The last week in September, the week prior to Opening Day for grouse and woodcock in New England, had been stunningly perfect. The days were modestly warm and the evenings chilly. Cooler temperatures motivated farmers to cut silage corn early, and some began spreading fields with liquid manure to prepare for planting winter rye. I
- [Clays for a Cure](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/clays-for-a-cure/) - “People enjoy participating in sports they love, and golf lines up with sporting clays. But who needs another golf tournament? Fifteen years ago we found something different with sporting clays, and people responded. Our event has become the biggest of its kind,” said former NFL quarterback and television announcer Boomer Esiason of the Boomer Esiason
- [Travels with Easel](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/travels-with-easel/) - I have a personal kinship with the artist Chris D. (C.D.) Clarke that stems from common geographic history—I grew up outside Syracuse, New York, hunting and fishing, and Clarke was born in nearby Rochester, where he had the same outdoors upbringing as me. For example, he mentions hunting Tug Hill Plateau in Central New York
- [Bespoke Tailoring](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/bespoke-tailoring/) - It’s a matter of fit—first, foremost, and always the fit. Shoulder your best gun: Does your coat let your arms and shoulders rise to the occasion, and your torso swing freely with the target? Does your vest allow the gunstock to slide easily into the shoulder pocket, and help hold it there? If not—and if
- [Bobwhite Protector](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/bobwhite-protector-2/) - An excerpt…Cotton, an eight-year-old English setter, jumped out of the truck, hit the ground, and ran in a circle. A bit short for a setter, she was taller than a beagle, but not by much. She slid to a stop to look at her master. “Wait,” Mike Crawford told her. She waited. My dog, Liesl,
- [Toasting to the Hunt: The Golden Age of Whisky](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/toasting-to-the-hunt-the-golden-age-of-whisky/) - When the first whisky makers fired up stills, they did not document the aqua vitae production. Distilling was just another chore in the pursuit of staying alive. So, to tell the history of whisky, we exploit legends and a brief Exchequer Rolls mention of King James granting “eight bolls of malt” to Friar John Cor
- [Bosis and Beautiful](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/bosis-and-beautiful/) - In the Classical world, the ancients believed beauty and goodness were inseparable–that is, physical manifestations of beauty were considered outward expressions of inner qualities such as moral character and fitness of purpose. Even in modern Italy, the concept of beauty and what it signifies remain powerful currents in the culture; the influence of beauty is
- [Beauty Marks on Steel](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/beauty-marks-on-steel/) - Gardone, Val Trompia, isn’t a tourist town. Though that part of northern Italy is thick with natural beauty—ragged mountains, shimmering lakes, rolling green valleys—and Gardone’s ristorantes and trattorias serve spectacular food, few vacationers spend much time there—unless they’re passionate about firearms. Gardone is the heart of the Italian gun trade, as it’s been for more
- [Prairie Wildlife](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/prairie-wildlife/) - Twenty years ago this was a worn-out, overworked, eroded piece of monoculture agriculture ground, full of beef cattle and corn, but largely bereft of quail, songbirds, or anything else resembling native prairie. The land was epilogue, the final chapter in a story stretching back for generations of changing land-use practices, changing conservation values, and disappearing
- [Rudiments of Lighting](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/rudiments-of-lighting/) - Lighting a cigar is the final step in the preparation ritual, but it entails more than simply bringing a fl_ame to the foot of the cigar. Much like the cutting process we examined in the previous issue, you have to make choices and follow procedures to guarantee a great smoking experience. The first decision is
- [Lunch at Dolly’s](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/lunch-at-dollys/) - An excerpt…September, 45 years ago in the town of Twenty Mile in Powder Basin County (okay, not its real name), and I’m standing on an unpainted, planked floor, facing the bar with four stools arrayed in front of it. Atop the bar sit a gallon jar of pickled eggs and a small wooden barrel of
- [Rocky Mountain Memories- The Spaniel Years](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/rocky-mountain-memories-the-spaniel-years-2/) - My first dog was a springer spaniel given to me when the dog was 2 years old. Mike was his name but I sometimes called him Mike the Dog, to emphasize to schoolmates I personally had a bird dog of my own. His puppy years were spent in a large city, with little space for
- [Rocky Mountain Memories](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/rocky-mountain-memories/) - I wrote a book about my Brittany named Winston and our travels together and how he pointed all of North America’s 18 major upland birds, from Alaska to Mexico. My interest in Brittanys started all the way back in the early 1950s with a dog named McGillicuddy. (I wrote about McGillicuddy in the December-January 2015
- [Grilled Elk Chop, Braised Kobe Beef Short Rib, Poached King Prawn, Morel Mushroom and Caramelized Shallot Polenta](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/grilled-elk-chop-braised-kobe-beef-short-rib-poached-king-prawn-morel-mushroom-and-caramelized-shallot-polenta/) - Chef Kipp Bourdeau Pine Creek Sporting Club Okeechobee, FL Ingredients for the Elk Chop 4 elk chops, trimmed well 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 juniper berries, crushed 4 garlic cloves, crushed 1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper Sprigs of fresh rosemary Directions for the Elk Chop 1 Add all ingredients in large zip-lock bag and let
- [Chasing Chukar](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/chasing-chukar/) - The very name of the chukar evokes the sound of its call and the ache in my legs at the end of the day. Chuka-chuka-chuka. Idaho’s Salmon River is called the River of No Return because, in the old days, once you rafted down it, there was no way to get back up. That was
- [About Our Companions- Canine Concerns, Part I](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/about-our-companions-canine-concerns-part-i/) - Hunting dogs are athletes required to perform in all kinds of weather and are exposed to environmental hazards rarely found in a backyard. Further, many hunting dogs have a drive so strong it overrides discomfort. They may not immediately display symptoms of something potentially lethal—which means their mortality clock may already be ticking toward alarm
- [Blue Ridge Bounty](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/blue-ridge-bounty/) - At the Grand Bohemian Hotel in Asheville, North Carolina, Chef Scott Ostrander conjures quality at the Red Stag Grill. An excerpt…The locavore tradition in western North Carolina dates back to pre-Colonial days, when this was Cherokee country. Long before “farm-to-table” was a national trend, it was simply reality here—what else was there in this remote
- [About our Companions: Canine Concerns II](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/about-our-companions-canine-concerns-ii/) - Hunting presents challenges, for hunters and hunting dogs alike. The elements—extreme cold or extreme heat—can be dangerous. Additionally, the remoteness of many hunting coverts means no access to medical care— sadly, should a life-threatening condition arise, reaching a vet is just not possible. Some dangers are difficult to recognize, particularly when a single-minded bird dog
- [Coffee Crusted Lamb Chop with Truffle Mashed Potatoes](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/coffee-crusted-lamb-chop-with-truffle-mashed-potatoes/) - Chef Lenny McNab Kessler Canyon Guest Ranch Coffee Crusted Lamb Chop Ingredients for the Coffee Crust 1 cup of Starbucks Verona coffee (ground fine) 1 cup of light brown sugar 1/2 cup Lawry’s seasoning (original flavor) 1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper 1 tablespoon garlic powder Mix all ingredients together and store in an airtight container.
- [The Guerini Way](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-guerini-way/) - Nestled beside a fairy-tale lake in northern Italy, Gardone Val Trompia is home to so many fine engravers, it could be the world capital of counterfeiting. Instead, it is to Italy what the Connecticut Valley has been to the United States: the center of the firearms industry. Unlike its American counterpart, this iron-ore-rich area in
- [Tribute to One Man- Kim N. Price,  Founding Father](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/tribute-to-one-man-kim-n-price-founding-father/) - One man made the enduring success of Covey Rise magazine possible—Kim N. Price. The avid sportsman and conservationist started the publication for “the serious quail hunter” in 2002. Through the magazine, Price educated untold numbers of landowners about the importance of habitat preservation. He aimed to tell the story of the dedicated quail hunter and
- [The New Eddie Bauer](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-new-eddie-bauer/) - Northern goose down is the finest insulating material known to man–at least for clothing to keep you alive under the worst conditions. Down is the ultra-fine, almost weightless plumage that lies between the skin and the outer feathers of ducks and geese. It’s at its best in Arctic waterfowl, and the term ‘eiderdown’ is found
- [Destined For Great Dining](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/an-excerpt-from-destined-for-great-dining-chef-tim-creehan/) - Tim Creehan has risen to culinary heights in Destin, Fla., but the home of the beautiful white beaches isn’t where he started. The award-winning chef was born in Hartford, Conn., and spent much of his childhood and young adult life in Baton Rouge, La. That is where he began his culinary career, which included time
- [Once a Southerner](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/an-excerpt-from-once-a-southerner/) - A gun dog in every sense of the word, the Llewellin Setter is the perfect companion for quail hunting. It is a dog that craves and needs the outdoors, but its mellow and calm demeanor also makes the Llewellin Setter perfert for families. Over the course of centuries, Llewellin Setters have been bred and trained
- [Schooled in the Sagebrush](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/gary-lewis-is-schooled-in-the-sagebrush/) - The town of Toppenish in the southern half of Washington takes its name from the Indian “Xuupinish,” which means “sloping and spreading.” You get a sense of its meaning in the marshes on the Yakama Indian Reservation and on the Umatilla Reservation on the south bank of the Columbia River. When the leaves were yellow
- [Filet of Elk En Croute](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/filet-of-elk-en-croute/) - Author: Fred Minnick Chef Lenny McNab Kessler Canyon Guest Ranch Filet of Elk Ingredients 2 5-ounce center cut elk filet mignons 1 tablespoon garlic, minced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 1/2 tablespoon cracked black pepper 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Directions 1. Crank up the grill as high as it will go. 2. Mix together the garlic, thyme,
- [Habitat- Help for the Bobwhite](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/habitat-help-for-the-bobwhite/) - It wasn’t a classic quail-hunting scene, unless you consider a clueless, dogless, 14-year-old kid stomping his way through an overgrown shelterbelt classic, but that bird will stay with me forever. I hardly remember the covey rise, it happened so quickly, and I don’t remember the shot at all. But for some reason the image of
- [A Hunter's Heart- An Alaskan hunting Adventure Clarifies the soul of the Sport](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/a-hunters-heart-an-alaskan-hunting-adventure-clarifies-the-soul-of-the-sport/) - It was willow ptarmigan that did it… …The plane spit us out on the edge of Heart Lake, so named on our first approach because – well, hell – it was shaped like a heart. We anchored the plane and schlepped guns and gear and dogs to the gravelly margins, and assembled ourselves as best
- [A Will and a Way- T. Boone Pickens](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/a-will-and-a-way-t-boone-pickens/) - Roberts County lies in the northeast part of the Texas panhandle, its 924 square miles of high, lonesome emptiness occupied by fewer than 1,000 hardy and independent souls. Some of the most extreme weather on the planet – tornadoes, drought, blizzards – can be found there. It is also a place where the whims of
- [Distinctly Distilled](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/distinctly-distilled/) - Many a tall tale have come from hunters sipping whiskey. Heck, you might have told a few yourself. But did you know this ritual represents an integral part of whiskey history? Hunters originally packed whiskey for medicinal purposes. An 1869 issue of Hunters & Trappers advised, “When bitten, take a good whiskey and drink as
- [Old Flintlock](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/old-flintlock/) - Archibald Rutledge was the 20th century’s most prolific sporing scribe. Known to family and friends as “Old Flintlock,” he was an internationally acclaimed poet, beloved teacher and author of close to three score books. He also came with a single vote of winning both the Nobel Prize for literature and the Pulitzer Prize for poetry
- [Trust the Nose](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/trust-the-nose/) - It can happen at any time, whether moments out of the truck at the start of the new day or at the end of it all, tired, footsore and cold. “Don’t take your eye off the dog,” Darren Roe said. It was a lesson we would learn again and again. Bill Herrick, my companion on
- [The Valley Quail Way](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-valley-quail-way/) - Over my shoulder, I’m carrying a Browning over-and-under 2-gauge shotgun, walking a typical Western sagebrush draw with a dry creek bottom meandering through it. As I hunt alone with two dogs, it is not long before a trickle of water gets my attention. Because valley quail like woody cover, it just makes sense to investigate
- [Local Tastes](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/local-tastes/) - Here’s an easy one: What are the two largest American whiskey-producing states today? A quick Google search shows Kentucky and Tennessee in a landslide. But before the Civil War, neither state had the most registered stills. In 1840, it was Virginia, which boasted more than 1,400 stills to Kentucky’s 889. Back then, every state enjoyed
- [Wit, Whimsy, and Wisdom](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/wit-whimsy-and-wisdom/) - Occasionally a writer comes along with a knack for putting into words aspects of the sporting experience that all hunters feel yet find difficult to describe or share with others. Gene Hill (1928-1997) was masterly in this regard. After growing up in New Jersey, graduating from Harvard, and working as an ad copywriter, he found
- [Investments in Taste](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/investments-in-taste/) - Whiskey can get expensive. And if you have the money, auction houses are happy to cash your checks. For example, Bonhams auction house recently sold Macallan Anniversary 50-years-old for $40,460. At 77 proof, the rare Scotch was distilled in 1928. At this same auction, the AH Hirsch Reserve 16-year-old sold for $595, $200 more than
- [Three- Toes on a Two- Track](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/646/) - Cle-cle-cle. The sound was unmistakable—mountain quail. I hadn’t guessed I could find them this close to home. We saw their three-toed tracks in new-fallen snow. When we bounced a covey and saw them buzz away into the rhododendron, I marked the spot in my memory. It was elk season, but next time I would bring
- [Ben O. Williams: A Legend of the Fall](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/ben-o-williams-a-legend-of-the-fall/) - Ask Ben O. Williams and he will tell you that the wingshooting season does not start on opening day. Indeed, bird hunting is a year-round endeavor in the Williams household. Perhaps, therefore, it’s best to view Ben as a custodian of the countryside over which he hunts his dogs—for his methods surely favor his quarry
- [Venison Medallions with Mushroom Risotto and Sweet-Pepper Coulis](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/venison-medallions-with-mushroom-risotto-and-sweet-pepper-coulis/) - Chef Kipp Bourdeau Pine Creek Sporting Club Okeechobee, FL Ingredients for Venison 1 pound venison tenderloin, trimmed, cut into medallions 1 tablespoon A1 steak sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 tablespoons red wine 4 juniper berries, crushed 1 tablespoon coarse ground pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil A sprig of fresh rosemary Directions for Venison 1
- [Gambel’s Quail](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/625/) - I’ve always been reluctant to take a partner along when I hunt the singing windmill arroyo, whose loveliness and loneliness seem to demand solitude. Still, sometimes I relent and feel I have to share it. In desert country during quail season, the sun is warm and the air is moist and smells sweet and tart.
- [An Annual Southern Classic](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/an-annual-southern-classic/) - The Plantation Wildlife Arts Festival has become one of the largest and most recognized wildlife-arts exhibitions in the country. But it is not just the show itself that brings people back to the Thomasville area every season. The second night of the Festival becomes what might be the most memorable part of the entire weekend:
- [Colorful Coveys](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/666/) - In my early days, during bird season I’d hunt an old spur-line railroad while walking to school. Bobwhite quail were the only native upland gamebirds to hunt in northern Illinois, and a flush of quail didn’t come often. But that didn’t stop me from pursuing them with Mike, an untrained springer spaniel, even though the
- [Horatio Bigelow](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/678/) - The first half of the 20th Century might well be described as the golden age of the bobwhite. It was an era that produced some of the finest writing ever on quail hunting, thanks to the literary talents of men such as Nash Buckingham, Archibald Rutledge, and Havilah Babcock. Not surprisingly, all were staunch sons
- [Passione. Tradizione. Famigilia. Fausti.](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/passione-tradizione-famigilia-fausti/) - In 1948, a young Italian gunmaker man named Stefano Fausti stood at his workbench, picked up his files, and started a company. For most people, the time wouldnot have seemed propitious. During World War II, Italy had been crushed as armies ground a crimson path to Berlin. But as these armies blew up and bombed
- [Remote Ruffed Grouse](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/remote-ruffed-grouse/) - To me, “remote” was an abstraction, a vague idea of distance and expanse and low probability. Until I found it on a map. Remote, Oregon, doesn’t pass for much of a town—but in my mind it has come to stand for a place of wild country and a chance for adventure. To be honest, I
- [Water of Life](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/694/) - Irish booze has deeper historic connections than any whiskey category. Some legends indicate St. Patrick introduced distillation of grains around 5 AD, making Ireland the true origins of whiskey. But there has been no scholarly evidence to support this. We do know for fact that the Irish were making whiskey in 1405, when the Irish
- [After the Leaves Fall](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/after-the-leaves-fall/) - At home on Cape Cod, late November is a time for reflection. That might be because the Pilgrims explored what is now our town center a few months before landing in Plymouth, Massachusetts. As such, Thanksgiving has always carried a significant weight, much more so than many other holidays, save for Easter. …After Thanksgiving, our
- [Chukar at Crazy Man Rock](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/chukar-at-crazy-man-rock/) - Up on top, in the saddle between the buttes, a 500-foot climb from the rocky two-track below, sits a rock. Plunked there by a volcano, created first in a cauldron of fire, it’s a chunk of stone pockmarked by eons of fire and ice. A boulder about the size of a subcompact car, it has
- [Shooting a Round with Nick Price](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/shooting-a-round-with-nick-price/) - We meet for lunch at Pine Creek Sporting Club, the exclusive hunting-and-shooting destination located in central Florida, equidistant to Orlando and south to Palm Beach. Professional-golf icon Nick Price offers a sincere welcome that instantly puts me at ease. As I admire the immaculately appointed members’ lodge, I’m impressed by this residential community built exclusively
- [The Purdey Way](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-purdey-way/) - The chiming of Big Ben in London signaling the 2014 New Year also marked the beginning of a momentous celebration for all involved with storied gunmaker James Purdey & Sons Limited: reaching the incredible milestone of 200 years of manufacturing sporting shotguns and rifles. Throughout its history, Purdey has held numerous royal warrants for the
- [Chew and Chickens](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/chew-and-chickens/) - It was the first weekend of February, the customary time for Paul and me to quail hunt with William on his farm in Early County, Georgia. All afternoon William had been on a rant about Tom Pollard. For many years, Tom’s family owned a nearby farm and he and William grew up neighbors and friends…of
- [Roosters for Lunch](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/roosters-for-lunch/) - On a chilly November morning, it did not take much imagination to picture the troop trains, pulled by coal-powered steam engines. Here they refueled and brought on water: Aberdeen, South Dakota, was the natural hub. It was a vibrant railroad city, with travelers headed to both coasts, as well as north and south. My grandpa
- [Sporting Sage](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/sporting-sage/) - Charley Dickey (1921-1998) was for many years one of America’s best known and most-loved sporting scribes. A generalist, he wrote on subjects ranging from deer hunting to trout fishing. However, his work is best remembered for warmth and wit and an uncanny ability to go to the heart of the matter with a few well-chosen
- [Nearly a Macnab](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/nearly-a-macnab/) - When I was little more than a wee lad, outdoor writer Ed Park told me about a hunters’ tradition adopted from English literature. The Macnab is so named for the fictional John Macnab and his challenge to poach a stag or a salmon from a landowner’s favorite beat. Over time, the Macnab came to embody
- [Lab Rapport](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/lab-rapport/) - Deuce is big and brawny, with a coat so white it’s inaccurate to refer to him as a yellow Lab—he’s positively ghostly. When he’s hunting, not only is Deuce’s tail in constant motion, birdy; he also truly seems to have a smile on his face the whole time. We were after pheasants in a hilly
- [Field Treatments](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/field-treatments/) - At the top of the field, a farmer was baling his final cut of hay for the season. The sweet smell of cut and drying hay filled the hot, humid air, and when the setter’s bell clanged through the alder run I couldn’t help but smile. The cover had been trimmed down about 10 years
- [The Road Out Ahead](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/817/) - The last Friday of September, after weeks of preparation and packing, the Burb and the late-1960s vintage and timeworn Bell travel trailer known as the Road Abode were ready for a 2 1/2 week upland bird road trip north through Montana into Alberta, Canada, and back. The weather this time of year can always vary
- [Rye Not](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/rye-not/) - Rye whiskey’s roots run deep in our great land. Throughout the 1600s and 1700s, settlers found that rye could not only grow anywhere but it also thrived in the Northeast’s harsh winters. So, naturally, early Americans harvested rye for bread, beer, and (of course) distillate. Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia were home to early rye distilleries
- [Napa Bliss](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/napa-bliss/) - There are many facets to a great hunt, but good company always rates high. Storytelling among hunters is paramount. We all have entertaining stories and experiences to share. For husband and wife Bob Cook and Paula Brooks of Northern California, both avid upland hunters, their story together centers on a wildly successful venture in American
- [Course Appeal](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/course-appeal/) - All food is fantastic,” says culinary guru Kent Rathbun of the Dallas, Texas, area. We caught up with him in April as he prepared lunch at the Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia. “It’s a matter of respecting it and stepping it up,” he says about developing a sense of culinary creativity. “If you do
- [New World Setters](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/new-world-seters/) - “If you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything,” goes the saying, and here’s some of what I stand for: I love all horses, some dogs, and no cats. My feeling for horses and cats is simple, but when it comes to dogs, I’m a sticky wicket. I’m drawn to the athleticism, drive, and
- [Fine Writing-Eugene Connett](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/824/) - Although he personally wrote two books of note on upland game hunting and edited two more, Eugene Virginius Connett (1891–1969) made far more lasting and important contributions to the literature of field sports through his work as a publisher. His imprint The Derrydale Press, founded in 1926, remained active until 1941. Then, having somehow managed
- [Speaking French](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/speaking-french/) - It takes a real love of the game for a thirty-pound dog to retrieve a fifteen-pound goose through corn stubble or snow,” says gun-dog trainer Jake Bartells, describing his French Brittanys. Indeed, an oft-quoted tagline by Gaston Pouchain, former President of the Club de lÉpagneul Breton, defines the French Brittany as having un maximum de
- [Wild Birds, Wild Pup](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/wild-birds-wild-pup/) - The best thing you can do for that wild pup is get her on wild birds,” dog trainer Rod Rist told me about my nine-month-old pudelpointer. One day it was summer and the next it was September, and ruffed grouse and mountain quail seasons were open. Valley quail and chukar seasons were more than a
- [Why We Burn](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/999/) - An excerpt…Walking a freshly turned firebreak, I was dripping a diesel-and-gasoline cocktail along the edge of planted pines when an Eastern hognose snake bumped the tip of my torch with an inquisitive glance, its body extending from the brush like a gleaming staff of carbon fiber. Snake is not a second language for me, but
- [Campfire Cocktails](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/toasting-the-hunt-campfire-cocktails/) - Before the standardization of American whiskey distilling techniques and barrel maturation, whiskey often tasted unruly. People flavored their drinks with cinnamon, fruits, and even tobacco plugs. Then, bartenders started mixing booze with sugar, herbs, and splashes of soda water, making foul whiskey more potable, or at least tolerable. In 1862, the venerable Jerry Thomas published
- [The Last Hunt- Blowin’ in the Wind](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-last-hunt-blowin-in-the-wind/) - Totally exasperated, I pulled the truck to the side of the road, jumped out and checked my boots. “It’s got to be you, Vic,” I growled. “Get out and check your boots, too, and get them clean before you get back in.” “…it’s not me, so it must be you.” With an accusing glare, he
- [New World Setters](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/846/) - “If you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything,” goes the saying, and here’s some of what I stand for: I love all horses, some dogs, and no cats. My feeling for horses and cats is simple, but when it comes to dogs, I’m a sticky wicket. I’m drawn to the athleticism, drive, and
- [A Bit of the Bubbly](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/toasting-the-hunt-a-bit-of-the-bubbly/) - When we think of a celebration, what’s the first beverage we envision? Champagne. We toast to the bride and groom with Champagne, World Series winners spritz one another with the bubbly, and we clink glasses to ring in the New Year. Champagne is the undeniable drink of choice for special occasions. Thought to be invented
- [Francolin](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/francolin/) - We leave scars on the land that never quite go away. Some change the land for better and some for worse. Farmers plow, plant, and build. Miners peel back the layers. Subsistence peoples hunt and gather and record their passages inside caves and on rock walls. Their stories are found in the hunts that connect
- [Why Smoke Cigars](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/913/) - Welcome to the fascinating world of cigar smoking! Before we start the journey in earnest, let’s examine the reasons why so many people _find cigar smoking such a pleasurable pastime—and so compatible with passionate pursuits such as wingshooting. Perhaps the most common reason for enjoying a cigar is the nearly universal belief that it’s the
- [Quail Preserver](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/quail-preserver/) - Dale Rollins figures he drove about a million miles in his career as an extension service biologist for the Texas A&M University system, what’s now called Texas AgriLife. Most of his trips were down seemingly endless West Texas highways. One December day in 1992, Rollins presented a program to the San Angelo Lion’s Club, and
- [Fine Writing-Eugene Connett](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/fine-writing-eugene-connett/) - Although he personally wrote two books of note on upland game hunting and edited two more, Eugene Virginius Connett (1891–1969) made far more lasting and important contributions to the literature of field sports through his work as a publisher. His imprint The Derrydale Press, founded in 1926, remained active until 1941. Then, having somehow managed
- [Points Northwest- Bringing Up Pup](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/points-northwest-bringing-up-pup/) - My pup was 16 weeks old, legs too long and feet too big for the rest of her. Sometimes she missed the front step and went out flat on her chin. She’d been a part of the family for six weeks and our upland bird season was about to close. Maybe I was pushing too
- [Road Out Ahead, Part II](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/road-out-ahead-part-ii-2/) - We are leaving Montana, continuing the autumn hunter’s road trip to Alberta, Canada. In the morning, preparing to embark, we realize the lug wrench for the Burb (my Chevy Suburban) won’t work on the fancy rims the truck came with, so we begin moving two mountains of gear from the Burb to my friend Aaron
- [The Last Hunt- Dogs and Mental Health](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-last-hunt-dogs-and-mental-health/) - Hang on, boys and girls, for I am about to drop some theology and psychology on you and hint at a possible reason why God made dogs. Not having been spoken to directly by the Almighty, I cannot present this with the same degree of certainty as the Biblical prophets who pronounced, “Thus saith the
- [Quail Preserver](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/quail-preserver-2/) - Dale Rollins figures he drove about a million miles in his career as an extension service biologist for the Texas A&M University system, what’s now called Texas AgriLife. Most of his trips were down seemingly endless West Texas highways. One December day in 1992, Rollins presented a program to the San Angelo Lion’s Club, and
- [Points Northwest- Bringing Up Pup](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/points-northwest-bringing-up-pup-2/) - My pup was 16 weeks old, legs too long and feet too big for the rest of her. Sometimes she missed the front step and went out flat on her chin. She’d been a part of the family for six weeks and our upland bird season was about to close. Maybe I was pushing too
- [Pace Setters](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/pace-setters/) - For many owners of Gordon setters, the breed’s allure is embedded in its history. Unofficially, that traces back to the 1600s, but the official story begins in the early 1800s in the United Kingdom with Alexander, the 4th Duke of Gordon, nicknamed “The Cock O’ The North.” At his castle on the River Spey in
- [Quail by the Seashore](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/quail-by-the-seashore/) - Nestled behind the famed Cumberland Island National Seashore and established by automobile pioneer Howard Coffin in 1928 as a sanctuary for international sportsmen, Cabin Bluff has to be considered one of America’s finest sporting retreats. Its roots actually date back one century earlier, to 1827 and the formation on the property of the Camden Hunt
- [One Cigar at a Time: Finding a Good Taste](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/on-cigar-at-a-time-finding-a-good-taste/) - The well-known French chef Jacques Pépin employs a saying in his teaching about food: Educate your palate and abide by it. Pépin is a longtime American public television personality and lives in the U.S., so perhaps “French” is a misleading identifier, though he was born near Lyon, France, so it’s accurate to his birth origin
- [The Road Continues: Bird Camp](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-road-continues-bird-camp/) - Bird Camp is an eagerly anticipated annual pilgrimage, now in its ninth year. The players have remained the same, except for Brian Fay (the Counselor), who dropped out after the fourth year. New invitees are carefully scrutinized and sworn to secrecy before being brought into the Secret Spot Bird Camp (SSBC) fold. Only two others
- [In Pursuit of Perfection](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/in-pursuit-of-perfection/) - Simon Clode welcomes me into his office at the Westley Richards & Company factory in Birmingham, England, the heartland of British manufacturing. We have spoken over the phone, but haven’t met. Simon, the company’s managing director, wears his sleeves rolled up and his collar open. I imagine this classic, yet practical, appearance is a reflection
- [Handmade Tradition](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/handmade-tradition/) - The annual Safari Club International show in Las Vegas is set in the convention halls of the Mandalay Bay Hotel. The floor setup is a scene of barely organized chaos—booths featuring stuffed African game animals and photos depicting the African veldt—and surveying it all from a lofty balconied platform is a good-looking, middle-aged man wearing
- [Scars](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/scars/) - There is a rough stone wall at the bottom of the Blackmer place in Massachusetts that runs north to south along the forest edge. In New England fashion, it is straight and true despite its age, three stones wide and another three high, a dry-laid bulwark of native schist. The slab-handed dairyman on the place
- [Defining Craft](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/defining-craft/) - American whiskey is going through a growth spurt right now resulting in lawsuits, investors giving founders the boot, and debates starting over fanciful terminology. At the center of all this is the meaning of the word “craft” and who should use it. Earlier this year, Diageo, the world’s largest spirits company, started emphasizing its so-called
- [A Time of Quiet Wonder](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/a-time-of-quiet-wonder/) - Each year, a certain autumn day breaks and slips over the Connecticut River, covering the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont with morning light. It is the beginning of a reunion for me. It happens on a weekend in October, when the leaves are radiant and still on the trees, and the sun spreads westward through all
- [Canine Concerns](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/canine-concerns/) - In the last two issues, we’ve examined gastric bloat and torsion, hypoglycemia, hypothermia, and heat stroke. In the last part of this special series, we’ll look at poisoning. At 14 months, German shorthair Geena was amazing—not only for her excellent hunting skills, but also because she could sit on the front seat of a car
- [Puppy Love](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/puppy-love/) - In the first blush of a fine spring morning, Linda Baker, director of the Upper Green River Alliance, and I disembarked from her truck in Wyoming’s 7-million-acre Upper Green River Valley. “Hey, grouse droppings,” she said. “Neat,” I said, not sarcastically. They looked like the scat of my Yankee ruffed grouse, only white instead of
- [My Alpha Brittany](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/my-alpha-brittany/) - It all started in the early 1950s. Back then, English pointers were the preferred bird dogs south of the Mason-Dixon Line, English setters were the grouse dogs of the North Country, and both breeds were well established and the hunters’ choice for upland gamebirds in North America. Never having owned a pointing breed, it seemed
- [Finding Elvis](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/finding-elvis/) - Full disclosure: I’m a dyed-in-the-wool duck hunter from the Midwest. Nothing makes me happier than a mud-stanky Lab’s tail beating out a 4/4 rhythm on my leg with the clouds overhead spitting sleet the size of pea coal. When I’m shivering in leaky old waders, I’m in my element. As Jimmy Dugan said best in
- [Preparing a Cigar](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/preparing-a-cigar/) - You’re on a perfect hunting trip with good friends. The day was clear and filled with sunshine, the temperature was crisp, and for once the winds in eastern South Dakota were calm. The bird dogs were enthusiastic and the fields were full of pheasants. Now at the end of the hunt, it’s time to relax
- [The Honor Hunt](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-honor-hunt/) - Beginnings and endings, beginnings and endings—these are all most folks remember in life. You remember your first day on the job, for example—when new colleagues giggled because you wound up in the copy room instead of the conference room? You remember your last day, too, the one when you walked out the front door with
- [The Royal Treatment- Greystone](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/an-excerpt-from-the-royal-treatment-greystone/) - The sun began its steady decline as we arrived at Greystone Castle Sporting Club in Mingus, Texas. Before settling in to our beautifully appointed suite, our group from Covey Rise climbed the spiraling turrets to watch the light flicker on the horizon. It was a remarkable sight, matched only be the accommodations at the castle.
- [Forged by Family Tradition](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/forged-by-family-tradition/) - About 90 miles northeast of Dallas as the waterfowl fly, on the outskirts of the sleepy town of Sulphur Bluff, Texas, you’ll find the Hageman Reserve—a 14,000-acre private sporting club that is the first of its kind, and will likely set the precedent for a new standard in sporting clubs. Arriving at the stately entryway
- [Coverhead Moor](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/coverhead-moor/) - An excerpt…Located at the head of Coverdale in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, in the North West of England, Coverhead Moor lies at an altitude of 1,000 to 2,000 feet, and the dramatic estate spans three sides of the watershed. Since acquiring Coverhead Moor in 1985, the Mawle family has invested in improvements to the
- [Puppy, A Fantasy](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/puppy-a-fantasy/) - An excerpt…I called home and told my wife Ruth I would take her to the Mexican place for lunch. It’s her favorite. I would be banking some “points” should a need arise down the road. It’s not a bad idea, you know. Why not accumulate some goodwill with the wife? Besides, you’ve got to eat,
- [The Elhew Legacy](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-elhew-legacy/) - An excerpt…The young pointer quartered into the wind, his gait as effortless and graceful as a whitetail buck’s, his tail a high-waving baton. His black-on-white coat gleamed; his rippling muscles worked in perfect coordination; his eyes, set in a chiseled, classically handsome head, shone like dark jewels. His nose cleaved the air like the prow
- [Pheasant on Red Cabbage and Cranberries with Roasted Vegetables and Wilted Spinach](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/pheasant-on-red-cabbage-and-cranberries-with-roasted-vegetables-and-wilted-spinach/) - Chef Tim Creehan Cuvee Bistro Serves 4 For Pheasant and Red Cabbage: Ingredients 2 pheasants, dressed 2 pounds red cabbage, rinsed and finely shredded 2 medium onions, peeled and thinly sliced 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon black currant jelly 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/3 cup fresh cranberries 2 apples, cored and chopped (but not peeled)
- [Bringing Back Fire](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/bringing-back-fire/) - …From the beginning, much of Tall Timbers’ research has focused on fire’s pivotal role in the region’s ecology. “Tall Timbers has played a big role in getting the message out that no fire is the wrong answer,” says Tall Timbers President and CEO Dr. William Palmer. “Prior to WWII there was a lot more agriculture
- [Roaring Shadows](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/roaring-shadows/) - It has been said the people of Yorkshire, England, consider themselves apart from the rest of the country. A remarkable topography and a distinct dialect certainly contribute to this impression, but there is more. Indeed, a cultural divide distances these wonderful people from others. And there is no truer example than in the field-sports arena,
- [Burt Spiller’s Parker](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/burt-spillers-parker/) - An excerpt…This past October, I visited my friend Morris Baker at his company in Pennsylvania, RST/Classic Shotshell Company. We were discussing writing and sporting art and shotguns and bird dogs . . . when his eyes lit up. He had that innocent look of a kid in elementary school who just remembered a stash of
- [The Pine Hill Experience](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-pine-hill-experience/) - I had heard rumors of an exceptional wing-shooting destination, a quail lodge offering sport that was second to none……Tradition pervades every aspect of Pine Hill life. Each hunt is conducted from horseback and mule-drawn wagon with the huntmaster following the dogs and leading the hunt party. As we pack our guns into leather saddle scabbards
- [Havilah Babcock:The Poet Laureate of the Partridge](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/havilah-babcock-the-poet-laureate-of-the-partridge/) - Havilah Babcock, a beloved English professor at the University of South Carolina, has often been described as the unofficial poet laureate of the bobwhite quail. “Call him Bob White, quail, bird or whatever you will in the rest of the country,” he wrote, “but to elder sportsmen of the South, this saucy little patrician is
- [The Last Hunt- Blowin’ in the Wind](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-last-hunt-blowin-in-the-wind-2/) - Totally exasperated, I pulled the truck to the side of the road, jumped out and checked my boots. “It’s got to be you, Vic,” I growled. “Get out and check your boots, too, and get them clean before you get back in.” “…it’s not me, so it must be you.” With an accusing glare, he
- [Cowboy Chef Lenny McNab](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/cowboy-chef-lenny-mcnab/) - Chuck Wagon cook Chef Lenny McNab brings more than 20 years of culinary expertise to his role as executive chef at the Kessler Canyon guest ranch in western Colorado. At the age of 16, he had the honor of preparing dinner for President George H. Bush, after beginning his culinary career three years earlier.
- [An Excerpt from Great Guns](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/an-excerpt-from-great-guns-2/) - Few companies adapt to a changing world and remain relevant centuries after their founding, but gunmakers have a talent for it – and none more so than London’s Holland & Holland. It was 170 years ago that tobacconist Harris Holland began dabbling in guns at his shop on King Street in London’s Holborn district, and
- [Venison Short Loin Filet with Tomato Basil Butter Sauce](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/venison-short-loin-filet-with-tomato-basil-butter-sauce/) - Chef Tim Creehan Cuvee Bistro Serves 4 For Pheasant and Red Cabbage: Ingredients 2 pheasants, dressed 2 pounds red cabbage, rinsed and finely shredded 2 medium onions, peeled and thinly sliced 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon black currant jelly 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/3 cup fresh cranberries 2 apples, cored and chopped (but not peeled)
- [Coffee Crusted Cowboy Steaks with Truffle Mashed Potatoes](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/coffee-crusted-cowboy-steaks-with-truffle-mashed-potatoes/) - Chef Lenny McNab Kessler Canyon Guest Ranch Serve with Truffle Mashed Potatoes & Grilled Asparagus Coffee Crusted Cowboy Steaks Ingredients 2 26-ounce steaks (Chef prefers bone-in ribeye) Garlic-herb marinade for the steaks Coffee crust seasoning Garlic Herb Marinade 2 tablespoons finely chopped rosemary 2 tablespoons finely chopped thyme 1 tablespoon fine chopped garlic 4 tablespoons canola
- [Springhouse](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/springhouse/) - When it comes to his cooking values and principles, Rob McDaniel is a chef one could consider a modernist and a traditionalist. With the current trend of “getting back to local,” Rob is a model for sustainability and trading locally. His passion for these elements stems from his belief that good food comes from making
- [Sweet Home](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/sweet-home/) - Those who know Chef Frank Stitt, whether personally or by way of his brilliant cooking, conjure thoughts about him with a smile. As for me-I smile too and I’m also thankful. Thankful not just for his skilled culinary creations, but for all his qualities that sweeten the world he creates in his restaurants-four of which
- [Life in the Slow Lane](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/life-in-the-slow-lane/) - Most chefs begin cooking fish and game because they are outdoors aficionados or are heavily schooled in the traditionally game-inclusive cuisine of Europe—or both. But Doug Mack’s route to game cookery was different. “I see food as a venue for change, and feel it’s important to connect Vermont’s small farms to restaurants,” he says.
- [Homegrown in the Kitchen](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/homegrown-in-the-kitchen/) - Chef Joseph Lenn grew up with a love of home-cooked meals served at the tables of his mom and granny in the foothills of East Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains. He’s adopted and elevated the cooking of his youth in his role as executive chef of The Barn at Blackberry Farm. Lenn’s take on foothills cuisine
- [A Ferrari for the Family](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/a-ferrari-for-the-family/) - An excerpt…To test the Ferrari FF’s versatility, last fall we drove one across rural northern New England, from the Maine coast over New Hampshire’s White Mountains and Vermont’s Green Mountains into the foothills of New York’s Adirondacks. Terry Allen, photographer extraordinaire, had arrived at my house in Maine with a couple of carry-on bags, a
- [Let Us Now Praise GSPs](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/let-us-now-praise-gsps/) - Picture this: You’re working the edge of a hay field turned brown, cut months before in late summer. A lanky young German shorthaired pointer plunges in and out of the thick brush bordering the field, working the cross wind. Without a moment’s pause, he dives again and again into the tangled mass of thorny raspberries,
- [Sublime Brandy](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/sublime-brandy-2/) - If you’ve read this column for the past three years, you know I don’t like to stray from the topic of whiskey. But brandy—which essentially means distilled fruit—is sublime. Like whiskey, brandy is a categorical term with subcategories throughout the world. Let’s explore.
- [Alone in the Woods](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/alone-in-the-woods/) - There are times every bird season when I sneak out on my own to enjoy the woods Robert Frost called “lovely, dark and deep.” These are special days when time slows down enough that it almost stops, and every moment is etched into a memory I can recall, as needed. With every passing year, I
- [Roaring Shadows](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/roaring-shadows-2/) - I love a fast-and-furious day of hunting Hungarian partridge, but there are times when a desire comes to travel through shrub grasslands in the shadow of the Rocky Mountain range to hunt the largest native North American gamebird species, the greater sage grouse. Called the “cock of the plains: by members of the Lewis and
- [Breeding Season](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/breeding-season/) - For several years, I helped out on a hunting preserve that offered several species of gamebirds, including pheasants. Depending on the time of year, the pens held anywhere from 200 to 2,000 pheasants. At the main door to the pen, there was a hook holding a pair of old welding gauntlets and, underneath, a sign
- [Bourbon Trends](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/bourbon-trends/) - What’s new for bourbon this year? This loaded question requires a little background in alcohol marketing and business practices. Beer has seasonal releases as brewers use seasonal ingredients to spice up or sweetin the brews. The special releases bolster mainstay brand and the line extensions play an important role in beer marketing. Winemakers use similar
- [Rising Out of the Ashes](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/rising-out-of-the-ashes/) - Herbert Stoddard, author of The Bobwhite Quail: its Habits, Preservation, and Increase, wrote in the 1950s: “The bobwhite might probably be called the Fire Bird.” If ever there was a bird that could be considered a real-life Phoenix, it is the bobwhite quail. They have evolved, almost quite literally, to rise from the ashes of
- [Prairie Boomers](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/prairie-boomers/) - Again I travel east, over a blue highway passing through big, open grasslands that stretch for miles. To my left, the mixed grass prairie extends north through much of the Dakotas and south through most of Nebraska, Kansas, and Oklahoma. On this tranquil autumn day, the golden grassy hills seem to roll like vast ocean
- [Pointer Blessed](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/pointer-blessed/) - A dog you love should live as long as you do. How often now have I said this to myself since I began hunting over dogs? That was 59 years ago, when I toted by single-shot .410 on some of my father’s shorter forays into the field. At nine, I didn’t shoot much game, but
- [Live Wires](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/live-wires/) - Trying to describe the wirehaired pointing griffon (ususally shortened to simply “griffon”) is a flirtation with paradox. The words “soft, cute, calm” come out in the same breath as “desire, strength, energy.” Never let a griffon fool you, though: This breed is far more than a huggable tail-wagger with a shaggy face; griffons are driven
- [Holiday Pairings](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/holiday-pairings/) - When it comes to wine, there are two general rules for pairing vino with the main dish: Red wines go with red meat; and white wines with fish. While the red-and-white edict leads the most basic of wine-pairing thoughts, those rules don’t apply to the birds. More so than with any protein, pairing wine with
- [High Plains Lowdown](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/high-plains-lowdown/) - Say “sharp-tailed grouse” to an old sodbuster and he’ll tip back his wear-stained, weathered, wide-brim Stetson, spit out a chew of Copenhagen, look you in the eye and then to the hills and ask if you mean “wild chickens.” The name “wild chickens” was a generational hand-me-down to describe the three species of prairie grouse
- [El Paso Del Verano Al Otono](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/el-paso-del-verano-al-otono/) - The dog dropped on point somewhere in the wheat, leaving a void in the place he had been. A moment before, there had been a wind-blown Belton setter there, a brushstroke of blue roan from nose to tail-tip, his flanks awash in green stems. He’d had scent in his nose and it had absorbed him
- [The English Cocker](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-english-cocker/) - English cocker spaniels hold a special place in my heart. Watching these handsome dogs hunt a field, quartering in their distinctive figure-eight pattern, is almost hypnotic. Like when you gaze into a log fire and do not want to look away. Though the diminutive cocker is not the only spaniel breed I have owned and
- [Final Flights](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/final-flights/) - At this time of year, I always wonder when I’ll get my last woodcock point of the year. Which dog will be the one to lock up on the point that will carry us all over until next Opening Day…
- [Opening Day](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/637/) - On the Opening Day of the grouse and woodcock seasons, I am like a coiled spring. I wait for months on end until Father Time tick-tocks his way slowly through the winter, spring, and summer. The closer I am to the season, the slower time moves; it reminds me of those final weeks of school
- [The Inimitable Mr. Buck](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-inimitable-mr-buck/) - Theophilus Nash Buckingham was, to use a once popular term, a gunnerman for the ages. Virtually all his long life was devoted to wingshooting and bird dogs, and the hallmark of his efforts as a writer was an uncanny knack of transporting his reader to golden field of broom sedge bustling with bobwhites, to views
- [Straight Shooter: Lars Jacob](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/straight-shooter-lars-jacob/) - Lars Jacob is turkey hunting, everything he does revolves around shotgunning. He’s likely to be in the Covey & Nye gun shop in Manchester, Vt., searching for the exact gun that will make a customer smile. Other times he provides shooting instruction and gun fittings at the Dutch River Club, an adjunct property owned by
- [Montana Magic](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/montana-magic/) - You know that feeling when everything is so perfect that your brain shuts down – stops thinking rational or coherent thoughts – and almost goes numb trying to focus all of its energy on processing and celebrating every sensory stimulation around you? That’s exactly what happens to me when I’m hunting birds in central Montana.
- [The Arizona Prize](https://coveyrisemagazine.com/the-arizona-prize/) - “Lady, whoa.” The German shorthair keened and quivered. She looked at each of us in turn to make sure we were ready. During the end of November, our group had prepared for the hunt of a lifetime in Arizona. Bill Valentine thumbed three rounds of No. 8s into his Browning. My dad broke his borrowed

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