Planning a First Trip to Owens Valley Chukar Country: What We Found, and What We'll Find Out in October
We haven't been there yet.
What we have done is spend the better part of a winter evening going deep on the Owens Valley — topo maps pulled up on one screen, CDFW regulations on another, a half-dozen trip reports from forums we trust enough to read critically.
Reading May Greenup: What Bunchgrass Tells You About Fall Valley Quail in NorCal
May greenup is the strongest forecast you'll get on fall valley quail in NorCal — what bunchgrass, forb cover, and brood habitat tell you about October coveys.
Brush Pants and Chaps for California Chaparral: A NorCal Upland Hunter's Gear Guide
Brush pants vs. chaps for California chaparral: what NorCal upland hunters actually need for buckbrush, chamise, and manzanita on public land coveys.
Nonlead Ammunition for California Upland Hunters: 2026-27 Supply Planning
Nonlead ammunition California upland hunters need for 2026-27 — bismuth, steel, and tungsten shot sizes, supply timing, and the condor-era conservation story.
Band-tailed Pigeon: California's Overlooked Upland Migrant
California's only native wild pigeon: band-tailed pigeon habitat, hunting seasons, acorn and mineral spring ecology, and why it matters to NorCal hunters.
Planning a Sacramento Valley Dove Opener: What NorCal Hunters Should Do Now
Sacramento Valley dove hunting for the Sept. 1 California opener — scouting safflower, sunflower, and public land, plus conservation context for NorCal hunters.
How Spring Rainfall Shapes California Valley Quail Chick Survival
California valley quail chick survival hinges on spring rainfall — how April-May rain shapes NorCal forb, insect, and brood cover before fall upland season.
Hands-On Habitat Month: How California Hunters Show Up for the Uplands in May
May is Hands-On Habitat Month. Here's how California upland hunters can plug into Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever chapter work in the off-season now.