How to Carry an Injured Dog Out of the Field: 4 Easy Steps in Your Final Rise Vest
Carrying a sixty-pound dog out by hand isn't realistic over any real distance. Every full size Final Rise vest has a built-in carrying system for exactly that moment. Here's how it works, step by step - and why you should practice it before the season opens.
Hydration and Supplementation for Upland Bird Dogs: Why It Matters and How to Do It Right
Wondering how you can give your bird dog an edge in the field this season? We all know that you need to condition your dog so that the gears keep turning on a multi-day hunt, but there are other ways to make sure that they're headed into the field just as prepared as you are.
Should You Carry a First Aid Kit for Your Upland Hunting Dog?
We all know you should carry a first aid kit in the field for yourself - but why not for your pup too?
The Paradigm First Aid Field Kit: Why You and Your Hunting Dog Need to Carry One
Looking for a breakdown of our First Aid Field Kit? Check out all of the items that DVM Clairissa Maples included so that you and your upland hunting dog can walk into the field confident that you're ready for whatever the day may bring you.
Why Should an Upland Vest Have Grommets?
Ever wonder what those little metal pieces are on the bottom of your upland vest's game bag? If yours doesn't have them, you might be hauling around more than you should! Check out why grommets are so important in a well made upland bird vest.
Should You Hang Pheasants? What Aging Does to Wild Bird Flavor
Should you age your Pheasants from yesterdays hunt? An encompassing guide of how to, why to, and when to age your game birds.
Upland Bird Shot Size Chart - Where Do I Start?
Have you ever wondered where to start when selecting ammunition for your upland hunts? Look no further than our quick start guide on what shot size, chokes, and effective range you should be aiming for this fall.
12 Gauge vs. 20 Gauge for Upland Birds: Which Should You Actually Carry?
We've all heard the argument before. Where do you stand?
Freezer Fossil Pheasant - How to Use Up Last Year's Game Birds
Are you looking for a way to clear your freezer out of last year's birds to make room for the upcoming season? Look no further than this crowd pleasing Coconut Fried Pheasant that you and the whole family will enjoy.
Blaze Orange Requirements for Upland Bird Hunting by State (2026 Guide)
Blaze orange requirements by state vary more than most upland hunters realize — some states mandate it for every pheasant or quail hunt, others only during a concurrent gun deer season, and some don't require it at all. Here's the full state-by-state breakdown, including which states allow blaze pink and exactly how many square inches you need.
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Final Rise Summit vs. Summit XT: What's the Difference?
Have you been in need of a real breakdown between our Summit and Summit XT? Look no further- this guide lays it out simple and easy so that you can decide which is going to the right vest for you.