Shotgun Life

Bobwhite Quail at America’s Oldest Hunting Club

Irwin Greenstein — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:23:04 +0000

Georgia is the capital of quail hunting and the granddaddy of quail destinations is Cabin Bluff in Woodbine, Georgia. Originally established in 1827, Cabin Bluff delivers up quail in a Low Country landscape virtually surrounded by water. While the hunting and dogs were superb, Shotgun Life Publisher Irwin Greenstein also managed to eat the best pecan pie he ever tasted. Check it out now at http://tinyurl.com/cmst9zx.

Chris Batha’s Dream Partridge-Hunting Trip to Spain

Irwin Greenstein — Wed, 02 May 2012 14:53:45 +0000

Chris Batha shoots driven partridge in the beautiful region of La Mancha, Spain. The La Cuesta Estate offers a glimpse into the unique world of Spanish upland hunting — perhaps providing an alternative to the shooting sports in more popular European countries. With incredible vistas, wonderful food and hordes of birds, you’ll want to book your flight right away (at least we did) to Spain. Check out Chris’ story on Shotgun Life at http://tinyurl.com/8646w86.

Hunting With Dez Young

Irwin Greenstein — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:39:09 +0000

Fans of the popular TV shows “Hunting with Hank” and “Dash in the Upland” get up close and personal with celebrity bird-dog trainer Dez Young in an interview with Larry Chesney. Larry catches up with Dez at the Hard Labor Creek hunting preserve in Florida. Dez talks about how the shows got started and shares some dog-training tips as both guys go hunting and hang around the lodge. On Shotgun Life at http://tinyurl.com/7zb93cu.

Dove Hunting in Argentina Beretta Style – Part III: Estancia Los Chañares

Irwin Greenstein — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:37:27 +0000

In the final installment of our series “Dove Hunting in Argentina Beretta Style,” we visit the luxurious Estancia Los Chañares. Shotgun Life Publisher, Irwin Greenstein, continues to evaluate the big-bore 12 gauge as an alternative for high-volume dove shooting compared with the customary sub-gauges. Does it really pay to go with the 12 gauge for non-stop dove hunting in Argentina? Irwin says “Yes” but other hunters may disagree. Find out for yourself on Shotgun Life at http://tinyurl.com/cskpnom.

An Open Letter to Women Wingshooters

Irwin Greenstein — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 13:02:17 +0000

Shotgun Life provides an insider’s view of perhaps the most luxurious all-woman upland hunt in the U.S. at Highland Hills Ranch. One of the women, Anne Kania, allowed Shotgun Life to publish her letter to host, Elizabeth Lanier. Sigmund Freud had asked the question that resonated through history: “What does a woman want?” The answer may be found in Anne’s letter as she describes the “Glamour & Guns” event at Highland Hills Ranch. Read “An Open Letter to Women Wingshooters” on Shotgun Life at http://tinyurl.com/7gh2475.

Shotgun Life’s Wingshooting Theater Now Featuring Joshua Creek Ranch

Irwin Greenstein — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 12:21:49 +0000

We just added a video of Joshua Creek Ranch to the Shotgun Life Wingshooting Theater. Beautiful footage of upland shoots, great dogs, fishing and breathtaking scenery of the Texas Hill Country. Check it out here: http://tinyurl.com/7sdyzsr.

Blasphemy: Why I don’t love turkey hunting

Irwin Greenstein — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:20:01 +0000

Avid waterfowl hunter Holly Heyser is in a funk. It’s been two months since the end of duck season and now she needs to fill that gigantic void in her life. Here’s a surprise, though. Turkey hunting just doesn’t make it for her. Sure she likes to ambush old Tom, but there’s something else missing. What is it? Holly confesses all in her April column that’s called “Blasphemy: Why I don’t love turkey hunting.” Read it here on Shotgun Life at http://tinyurl.com/7c9kn4v.

Ladies, The Outdoors Beckons

Irwin Greenstein — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 13:15:23 +0000

Ann Kercheville rallies women to get involved in the great outdoors in her April column of “Shotgun Wife.” She recounts the incredible displays of empowerment she’s seen first-hand by women and girls who have taken up shotgunning, flyfishing and other activities usually associated with men. Check it out on Shotgun Life at http://tinyurl.com/79zrw85.

Pheasants Two Ways at Primland

Irwin Greenstein — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:22:21 +0000

Pheasants Two Ways at Primland talks about a pair of hunts over dogs and driven at Primland – one of the most luxurious resorts in America that offers both wing and clays shooting. Shotgun Life Publisher, Irwin Greenstein went on a walk-up hunt while Holland & Holland had invited a select group of clients for a European driven shoot replete with a line of beaters that sent birds to the guns waiting at their pegs below. Irwin also gets the opportunity to try a Holland & Holland 20-gauge Sporting Deluxe, sharing his impressions of this $82,000 bespoke beauty. Read the story now at http://tinyurl.com/8xldf2f.

Life in the Not-So-Rough Lane: A Visit to Rough Creek Resort

Irwin Greenstein — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:26:28 +0000

Mike Dickerson relishes in the pheasant shooting and upscale accommodations at the Rough Creek Resort in Texas. You may get the sense that he rubs it in a bit, but I guess when you got it you flaunt it. Check out Mike’s report on bird-shooting from the lap of luxury at Shotgun Life at www.shotgunlife.com.