Reading Recent Burns for Birds: The New Fire Layer on California's Upland Map
We added California's recent wildfire perimeters to our upland species map, colored by burn age — because the one-to-three-year window after a fire is some of the best quail country in the state. Here's why burns matter, and how to read the new layer.
Heat Safety for Bird Dogs: California Off-Season Conditioning as Temps Rise
California bird dog heat safety as spring temps climb — recognizing hyperthermia, water access, timing runs, and conditioning honestly through the off-season.
Planning a Modoc Plateau Chukar Hunt: A NorCal Scouting Guide
Modoc Plateau chukar planning for NorCal upland hunters — public land, water sources, basalt rim country, and how to scout the spring before the October opener.
Mapping Chukar Water in the Off-Season: A NorCal Hunter's Approach
Mapping chukar water in California's off-season — a NorCal hunter's approach to springs, seeps, and guzzlers across the eastern Sierra and Modoc Plateau.
Sacramento Valley Dove Field Prep: A Pre-Opener May Drive-By Method
Sacramento Valley dove field prep starts in May — what to look for in sunflower and sorghum plots four months before the September 1 opener.
Sooty Grouse Spring Scouting in NorCal: Hooting, Habitat, and a Plan for Fall
NorCal sooty grouse spring scouting peaks in May when males hoot from Douglas-fir ridgelines — how to locate the birds now and bank waypoints for fall.