A.j. DeRosa

2 weeks ago | projectupland.com | A.j. DeRosa |Gabriela Zaldumbide

In this episode, Gabby and AJ talk about the North American Upland Bird Hunting Survey, which has been conducted annually since 2018. The eighth iteration of this survey explores everything from hunting dogs and shotguns to upland bird species—and just how much and how people hunt them. The 2025 edition includes an expanded opinion section covering current and historical policies, environmental issues, and political leanings.

1 month ago | projectupland.com | A.j. DeRosa |Gabriela Zaldumbide

In this episode, Gabby and AJ talk to Mark Avery, author of A Message from Martha. As a biologist and conservationist, Mark takes us back in time to reconstruct the biology, habitat, and final era of the Passenger Pigeon. The Passenger Pigeon’s extinction is one of the most dramatic extinction stories of the 20th century, resulting in the loss of the most numerous bird on Earth.

1 month ago | projectupland.com | A.j. DeRosa

The Antiquities Act of 1906 and the creation of national monuments are closely linked. The Antiquities Act granted presidents the authority to designate national monuments without Congressional approval. It also established regulations for archaeological investigations on federal lands. This includes permitting, artifact removal, and the requirement that significant objects be preserved in public museums.

1 month ago | projectupland.com | A.j. DeRosa |Gabriela Zaldumbide

In this episode, Gabby and AJ talk to Associate Professor and Rangeland Wildlife Extension Specialist at Utah State University, Dave Dahlgren. As a sage grouse researcher and scientist, Dave explores the threat of cheatgrass and fire in the Great Basin to habitat. He also shares his experience with changing technology in radio telemetry and GPS tracking and how his pointing dogs have played a role in his research.

1 month ago | projectupland.com | A.j. DeRosa |Gabriela Zaldumbide

In this episode, Gabby and AJ talk to Utah-based sage grouse expert Dave Dahlgren. As a sage grouse researcher and biologist, Dave teaches us about huge amounts of habitat sage grouse need to survive and explains human-centric issues impacting their continued existence. This is the first episode of a two-part series about sage grouse in Utah. The Project Upland Podcast PatreonGabby: Aj, have you ever seen a sage grouse before? AJ: I have. I’ve hunted them in Montana.