Ah, Minnesota, the land of lakes, loons, and apparently, elusive pheasants that possess PhDs in dodging shotgun pellets. As the pheasant season comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on the highs, the lows, and the downright absurdities that have defined my ~15 hunting escapades this season. Let’s talk numbers for a moment. Out […]
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Time for my Danner’s to retire!
Ah, the illustrious Danner boots – once the unsung heroes of my footwear collection, now reduced to a cacophony of embarrassing squeaks that could rival a poorly tuned orchestra. It’s like having my own personal soundtrack wherever I go – “Squeak, squeak, step, step, embarrassing social encounter.” I’ve realized that my Danner boots have officially […]
The Upland Rookie Chronicles: From Zero to Upland Hero
Greetings, my fellow Upland Rookies! If you’re here it means you’ve somehow found this new website and my article. You got me on how this all works, I genuinely have no idea what I am doing. My wife and kids think I am crazy for embarking on this journey. About four years ago, I decided […]
Are you feeling physically ready for the season?
Hey there, Upland Rookies ready to show off those skills as a pheasant hunter! It’s time to whip ourselves into shape for those grasslands and hills. Here are my top 5 exercises to get you ready for the hunting season: Start now, if you haven’t yet! It will be worth it. Hill Walking/Sprints: Charge up […]