Field Notes
Notes from the cover
Shot sizes, recipes, gear, and whatever else the season teaches. New notes land here first.
July 19, 2026
The Best Upland Hunting Vests, Tested in the Grouse Woods
The best upland hunting vests compared. Hands-on reviews of the Final Rise Summit XT and Pyke Wingman Pro, plus Wingworks, Filson, Orvis, KUIU, and budget picks.
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July 19, 2026
The Best Grouse Recipes, and How to Get Your Bird Ready for Them
What grouse tastes like, how to clean and pluck your bird, the 150 to 155 degree rule, and the best grouse recipes on the internet, curated and linked.
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July 19, 2026
Shot Size for Grouse: 8s, 7.5s, 6s, and 5s by Season and Species
The right shot size for grouse, by season and species. Why 7.5s are the ruffed grouse standard, when to run 8s or 6s, and steel and bismuth conversions.
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