The Upland Almanac, Upland Bird Hunting, Vol. 1, Num. 1, Summer 1998

[ Summer 1998 Issue Cover ]

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Greetings from Grouse Point.
A welcome from the Publisher

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THE CHECK CORD
Testing for the Perfect Litter.
A great system for identifying personality traits in pups, and a training method to fix the problems you find.
Stephen C. Rafe

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THE HEALTHY DOG
Finding the Perfect Vet.
The right choice is one of the important keys to your dog's health.
Dr. Waltz Cottrell, DVM

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Iowa. Plain & Simple.
Exciting grouse & woodcock hunting encourages a visit to this great state.
Larry Brown

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On the Wings of Demise?
The fate of woodcock is anything but assured - and there is much that can he done.
Bob Humphrey

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OFF THE QUILL
The Road to Haws.
A hunting journey that evokes a fantasy world where Dorothy, Toto and the famous threesome would feel right at home.
Frank Jezioro

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GROUSE POINT CUISINE
Featured Recipe.
Roasted Grouse with cranberry orange glaze.
by Bruce Provencal

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TAILFEATHERS
Jeep and Me.
Upland bird hunting often starts between people two generations apart.
Matt Crawford

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CLOSE TO THE VEST
New Products You Can Use.
From Beretta's 470 Silver Hawk to Topo maps on CD-ROM

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CONSERVATION / RGS UPDATE
Matching Grants, Helping Grouse.
About the Partners in Conservation initiative
and other information.
Paul Carson, The Ruffled Grouse Society

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THE CAMP LIBRARY
A Refined Taste for the Wild.
Two books with upland hunting, fishing, artistic inspiration, and cooking in mind.
Reviews by Matt Crawford

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The Anatomy of a Miss.
Some helpful hints to help you to improve your wingshooting.
Tim Flangan

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A Smell for Success.
Scent training a Labrador Retriever for upland bird hunting? An enthusiastic 'yes' from this author.
Thomas J. Roth

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OUTLOOK
Things are Looking Up, Up, Up....
A regional anaysis for the upcoming hunting seasons.
Tim Eisele

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GROUSE POINT CLASSIFIED
A valuable products and services resource for the upland hunter and dog handler.

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