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Jan 19, 2025 | 
projectupland.com | A.j. DeRosa |Craig Koshyk |Jennifer Wapenski
The episode, hosted by Craig Koshyk, a renowned dog historian, explores how early German immigrants, particularly those who settled in Texas, may have introduced hunting dogs before the popularization of breeds like the German Shorthaired Pointer (GSP).
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Oct 22, 2024 | 
projectupland.com | Jennifer Wapenski
Perhaps no upland game bird embodies the ruggedness of western hunting better than the chukar. They inhabit the wild, mountainous terrain that defines the vast wilderness of the Great Basin, the high desert, and the inland northwest—places where water is scarce and survival depends on adaptation to the harsh environment. Because of the physical challenges associated with reaching chukar habitat, a certain element of machismo and bro-culture has come to define the subculture of chukar hunting.
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Oct 14, 2024 | 
projectupland.com | Craig Koshyk |A.j. DeRosa |Jennifer Wapenski
Dog historian Craig Koshyk brings us to Season 3 of Hunting Dog Confidential with a deep look into the pointer in America. With his second book, Pointing Dogs, Volume Two: The British and Irish Breeds, Koshyk continued his extensive exploration of hunting dog breeds, having traveled for over 20 years to study them in their native environments.
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Jun 28, 2024 | 
projectupland.com | Jennifer Wapenski
In May of 2024, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced new rules governing dog imports into the United States. The rules are aimed at standardizing the process between countries and preventing the introduction of canine rabies into the U.S., but the broad-sweeping changes will have lasting impacts on breed clubs that depend on imported puppies for genetic diversity as well as dog owners who regularly cross international borders—including Canada.
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Feb 15, 2024 | 
projectupland.com | Jennifer Wapenski
When it comes to evaluating hunting dogs—whether for breeding purposes or bragging rights—the methods and philosophies are as varied as hunters themselves. What constitutes a “good” hunting dog, and whose opinion counts? One hunter’s ideal dog could be a terrible match for someone else’s style, and vice versa. Listen to more articles on Apple | Google | Spotify | AudibleNon-competitive hunt tests came about as an attempt to standardize the evaluation of hunting dogs at various levels.
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Aug 30, 2023 | 
projectupland.com | Jennifer Wapenski
Oregon isn’t typically considered a bird hunting destination, probably because you have to drive through many world-class bird hunting destinations before you arrive at this Pacific Northwest state. But for those willing to leave the beaten path and explore remote areas, Oregon offers vast hunting opportunities and, often, precious solitude. Like its fellow PNW neighbor to the north, Oregon is divided into a cool, wet western region and a dry, sage-steppe, and desert eastern region.
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Aug 25, 2023 | 
projectupland.com | Jennifer Wapenski
Each fall, South Dakota rolls out the red carpet for resident and nonresident upland bird hunters alike. It’s worth at least one trip in your lifetime, if not an annual pilgrimage, just to see the staggering numbers of pheasants and the orange-clad hunters that come to pursue them.
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Aug 21, 2023 | 
projectupland.com | Jennifer Wapenski
As any owner of a rare hunting dog knows, the reputation of that breed often rides on your shoulders when you show up for a hunt test or a day afield with friends. Your dog may be the only representative of the breed that your fellow hunters ever encounter, so it’s likely to leave a lasting impression—good or bad. For Domenick Muoio and his Standard Poodle, this pressure isn’t overwhelming; on the contrary, he enjoys the chance to show what Poodles can accomplish in the field.
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May 25, 2023 | 
projectupland.com | Jennifer Wapenski |Kevin Erdvig
The history of hunting dogs preserved in the iconic Pointing Dog Volumes through the lifelong dedication of dog historian and author Craig Koshyk. “We need a name for this place. Every special hunting spot is given a name, and this one is no exception.”Leaning back on our elbows, the four of us pondered the assignment. It was a cold, gusty November afternoon on the South Dakota prairie, but we had found a perfect resting spot on a leeward slope dotted with junipers.
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Jan 23, 2023 | 
projectupland.com | Jennifer Wapenski
A look at the differences between two wirehaired dog breeds that share a common origin in Germany Our modern hunting dog breeds have been around for roughly 150 years and, in that time, people have created countless divisions based on politics, preferences, and differing opinions on the best way to create the perfect hunting dog. These divisions yielded a broad spectrum of options when it comes to choosing a hunting dog that works best for you.
