Trust the Nose: Lessons in Recovering Downed Birds With Pacific CoordinatHer Ashley Hisey I want to share two memorable hunts in which my Braque Français, Peaks, recovered shot birds that I thought were surely lost to the landscape. I hope you can take away a few lessons from my mistakes and successes the next time […]
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Adopt or Purchase: Choosing the Right Hunting Dog With Pacific Northwest Regional CoordinatHer Gina Deem Bringing a hunting dog into your family is an exciting decision, but choosing where that dog comes from deserves careful thought. Both adoption and purchasing from a reputable breeder can lead to an excellent hunting companion. The key is finding
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Keep Your Head Down and Save Your Face A lesson I apparently needed to learn the hard way With Southwest Regional CoordinatHer Jaimie Harrington There are a few things in shotgun shooting that sound easy until you are the one trying to do them. Keep the gun moving. Don’t stop your swing. Look at the
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From Scholarship to Stewardship HerUpland Squad MemHer Blythe Brooks Pacific Coordinator Ashley HiseyNot long ago, I was given the opportunity to attend my first Her Upland camp through a scholarship. What began as a chance to learn quickly became something much more meaningful. It opened the door to a community built on a shared
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This month, we’re thrilled to shine the spotlight on HerUpland Endorsed Dog TrainHer, Kelli Aitken—a force of nature whose passion for pointing dogs is matched only by her generosity in sharing that passion with others. A full-time RV’er, Kelli travels the country alongside her husband and a crew of red dogs (and a pointer or
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From First-Time Grouse Camper to Field MentHer & Tech Trailblazer When we first met Kaley Groskreutz at Mountain Grouse Camp in 2021, she arrived as a participant—curious, driven, and eager to learn. Since then, Kaley’s journey through the HerUpland community has been nothing short of inspiring. She returned as a squad volunteer, stepped into an
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Mentor. Volunteer. Bird Dog Devotee. From the mountains of western Montana to the fields of NAVHDA tests, Rachel Willard is a dedicated mentor and volunteer whose upland journey is powered by purpose—and two incredible bird dogs. Rachel first entered the hunting world through big game, learning alongside her husband, Andrew. But everything changed when they
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Mentorship is more than just teaching skills. At HerUpland, it’s a powerful way to build confidence, grow community, and help more women feel at home in the uplands. Why Mentorship Matters Upland hunting, bird dog training, and shooting sports can feel intimidating at first. Many women don’t have someone to guide them through those first
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Mentor. Uplander. Conservationist. Midwest CoordinatHER. Meet Shelby Isensee — a powerhouse in the upland space whose journey from a childhood spent in the Minnesota outdoors to leading women in the field is as inspiring as it is impactful. Shelby’s story is rooted in a lifelong love for the outdoors, cultivated through hunting, fishing, and shooting
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