This photo essay celebrates the quail rig — capturing the character, variety, grit, and ingenuity that goes into crafting each one. These rigs may be patched with duct tape or polished like showpieces, but each one is a rolling embodiment of the quail hunt.
Legislation will bolster funding for the North American Wetlands Conservation Act.
Discover how a simple day at the range can ignite a lifelong passion for hunting and wildlife conservation.
As both a veterinarian and a seasoned upland hunter, I've learned that a well-packed hunting vest can make the difference between a small hiccup and a major problem. It's more than a storage system for shells and birds — it's a mobile first aid station, repair shop, hydration system, and memory keeper.
When I was 13, my mother remarried. Not long after, we moved from a small town to outside an even smaller one in rural Oklahoma. To say my world changed is an understatement. I was turned loose in the outdoors and ultimately adopted by the man she had married. Shortly after moving to our new home in the country, I watched him call a bobwhite onto the porch railing one afternoon. That moment started my life on a collision course that has brought me to where I am today.
Find out where the best quail hunting opportunities are this season—and why bird numbers are rebounding across key states.