The Upland Almanac, Woodcock Hunting, Vol. 1, Num. 3, Winter 1998

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Greetings from Grouse Point.
The huntspersons conservation dilemma.

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THE CHECK CORD
Getting Acquainted.
Establishing a great rapport with your dog is essential--and fun.
Stephen C. Rafe

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LOCK, STOCK & BARREL
Hitting the Rising Bird.
Knowing your gun and the shot string that it makes.
Bill Hanus

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THE HEALTHY DOG
Post Season Dog Care.
Solving the season's stiffness and bracing for winter stress.
Walt Cottrell, DVM

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Mooneyes Over Michigan.
Notes on woodcock hunting and population trends in the big woods state.
Ralph F. Quinn

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Happy Hour Hunting.
If you're short of time for the big trips, here's a neat idea.
Thomas J. Roth

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Blackpowder and Beating Wings.
Upland bird hunting for the purist at heart, and the patient afield.
Charles Chalk

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GROUSE POINT CUISINE
Smoking Your Grouse.
Food fit for a prince--made in your back yard.
article and smoker design by Kevin Fancy
recipe by Kate Hayes

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CLOSE TO THE VEST
It's Shopping Season.
While your needs are still fresh in your mind.

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CONSERVATION / RGS UPDATE
Calling All Bird Callers.
Speaking 'Grouse-ese,' and RGS news.
Paul Carson, The Ruffed Grouse Society

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THE CAMP LIBRARY
Experiential Learning.
Lessons--technical and otherwise.
Reviews by Matt Crawford and John Gosselin

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Grouse On Ice.
A new passion found after an unrewarding deer season.
Ken Baily

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Alaska.
Feathers and fins--the Cold Bay way.
Craig Kulchak

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OFF THE QUILL
The Pinnacle.
Have you been lucky enough to find your pinnacle?
Frank Jezioro

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FROM OUR MAILBOX
Responses and ruminations from our readers.

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GROUSE POINT CLASSIFIEDS
Valuable resources for the upland hunter and dog handler

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TAILFEATHERS
The Christmas Card Cover.
Genuine rewards from an act of kindness.
Lawrence Pyne

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