Dash in the
Uplands


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California
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Dash in the Uplands

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Arizona
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Dash in the Uplands

Volume III
Arizona
Colorado
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Nevada
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Upland Days
with Dash & Dez

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Alaska
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Montana
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Dash in the Uplands
Volume I, Edition One: Mexican Gambel's Quail, Part One
Dez and Dash search for Gambel's Quail in the Sonora Desert of Northern Mexico. Hosted by Desert Hunting Outfitters
email Desert Hunting Outfitters.

Volume I, Edition Two:Hank's Hollow
Dash hunts in "Hank's Hollow", where his famous Dad Hank once hunted at High Desert Hunt Club located in Southern California.

Volume I, Edition Three: Winter Pheasant Hunt
Dez's wife Karenanne Swift, joins Dez and Dash to hunt Pheasants on a beautiful late winter day at Mayville Flat, Oregon.

Volume I, Edition Four: Eastern Washington Chukars
Eastern Washington State is the setting for Dez and Dash on a Chukar hunt at the Double Barrel Upland Bird Ranch.

Volume I, Edition Five: Winter Bobwhite Quail
Dez and Dash hunt for Bobwhite Quail at Red Bank Ale and Quail near Red Bluff, California, on grounds where Dash's legendary Dad Hank once hunted.

Volume I, Edition Six: Mexican Gambel's Quail, Part Two
Dez and Dash return for a second hunt for Gambel's Quail in the beautiful desert of Sonora, Mexico. Hosted by Desert Hunting Outfitters email Desert Hunting Outfitters.

Volume I, Edition Seven: Eastern Oregon, Upland Bird Hunt
Dez's second cousin Mike Isaac, joins Dez and Dash for a Pheasant and Chukar hunt at the Ellis Ranch.

Volume I, Edition Eight: Southern California Quail Hunt
Valley Quail and Chukars are the birds Dez and Dash seek on their second visit this season to the High Desert Hunt Club.

Volume I, Edition Nine: Central California Upland Variety
Dash tries to find and point 3 different species of upland birds on a visit to Rock Springs Ranch.

Volume I, Edition Ten: Pheasants and a Friend
Dez's long time friend Jim Johnson joins Dez and Dash on a late winter Pheasant hunt on a return visit to Double Barrel Upland Bird Ranch in Eastern Washington.

Volume I, Edition Eleven: Birds and Remembrances
Don Swift, Dez's father-in-law and bird hunting partner, joins Dez and Dash on a sentimental hunt for Pheasants in Northern California where Dash's famous Dad, Hank had hunted a few years earlier. Our Host is Rock Springs Ranch.

Volume I, Edition Twelve: Valley Quail at the Tejon Ranch
The famous Tejon Ranch in Southern California plays host to Dez and Dash as they seek out the elusive Valley Quail on the ranch's vast acreage.

Volume I, Edition Thirteen: Elegante Quail in Mexico
Walker's Cay Chronicles host, Flip Pallott joins Dez and Dash on an exciting hunt in Northern Mexico for the beautiful Elegante Quail. Hosted by Desert Hunting Outfitters email Desert Hunting Outfitters.

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Dash in the Uplands
Volume II, Edition One: The Land of the Apache
Dash and Dez visit the land of Geronimo and Cochise on the
San Carlos Apache Tribe Reservation for a great hunt for Scaled and Gamble's Quail.

Volume II, Edition Two: South Dakota early season Sharptails and Pheasants
In the beautiful western edge of South Dakota, Dash and Dez hunt for Sharptail Grouse in the morning and are joined by Dez's Father-in-Law Don Swift for an afternoon Pheasant hunt. Dakota Hills Lodge

Volume II, Edition Three: Aloha, Hawaii
Aloha! On the spectacular island of Lana'i, Hawaii, Dez's wife Karenanne spends the day with Dash and Dez hunting the exotic Pheasants the roam the valley floor. Castle and Cook Resorts

Volume II, Edition Four: The Harlequin of the Desert
The colorful, fast Mearns Quail are the quarry for Dash and Dez in the southeastern corner of Arizona. Previous hunts for this elusive Quail have been unsuccessful, but this hunt has a different result. Arizona Quail Guides

Volume II, Edition Five: Southern California Mixed Bag
A late winter hunt, finds Dash and Dez in Southern California for a terrific day of Pheasant and Chukar hunting near the Tehachapi Mountains. 4 Seasons Hunting Club

Volume II, Edition Six: Dash and the Author
A return to Arizona for Mearns Quail, has Pulitzer Prize winning Author Phil Caputo joining Dash and Dez for a day filled with beautiful scenery and exciting bird hunting. Stage Stop Inn 1-800-923-2211.

Volume II, Edition Seven: Bird Hunting "Paradise" in Utah
Known for its spectacular scenery, the state of Utah also has exciting bird hunting opportunities. Dash, Dez and Don Swift hunt for Pheasants on a beautiful fall day. Sportsman's Paradise

Volume II, Edition Eight: A Boy and a Dog
Andrew Miller, Dez's then 12 year old nephew, enjoys his first DASH IN THE UPLANDS adventure with Dash and his uncle, in eastern Oregon, near a portion of the famous Oregon Trail. Pheasant Valley Hunting Ranch

Volume II, Edition Nine: A Mountain So High, A Valley So Low
The Tehachapi Mountains in Southern California are home to the reclusive Mountain Quail. Dash and Dez hunt for them in the morning until they are blown off the mountains by a storm and end up on the desert floor hunting for Valley Quail. 4 Seasons Hunting Club

Volume II, Edition Ten: Prairie Grasses mean Prairie Birds
The prairies of North Dakota hold feathered treasures...like Sharptail Grouse. Dash and Dez stretch their legs as they cover the wide-open spaces hunting for this favorite bird of the pioneers. The Cannonball Company

Volume II, Edition Eleven: High Mountain Grouse
In the brilliant colors of the Utah Mountains, Dash and Dez hunt for Blue and Ruffed Grouse at high elevations in the morning, then descend to the open foothills for a late afternoon Chukar hunt. Sportsman's Paradise

Volume II, Edition Twelve: We must be in South Dakota
Dez's Friend Jim Johnson joins Dash and Dez for a Northern California Pheasant and Chukar hunt on a sunny, late winter day filled with great points from Dash, and lots of birds. Rising Sun Hunting Preserve

Volume II, Edition Thirteen: Scenery as Beautiful as the Birds
This last show of the season takes Dash and Dez back to Hawaii. This time, his father-in-law Don Swift enjoys the great Pheasant hunting that Dash, Dez and his wife Karenanne experienced earlier in the season on the beautiful Island of Lana'i. Castle and Cook Resorts

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Dash in the Uplands
Volume III, Edition One: Dash and Dez open the new season with a wild Pheasant hunt in South Dakota.
Johannsen Farms Outfitting

Volume III, Edition Two: Wild Bobwhite Quail in Kansas, are the quarry for Dash, Dez and Dez's friend Jim Johnson, on this adventure. Spring Creek Outdoors

Volume III, Edition Three: Dez's son Glenn joins up with Dash and Dez for a windy day of Sharptail Grouse hunting in Nebraska. Merritt Trading Post

Volume III, Edition Four: An unexpected visit a veterinary clinic is part of this wild Pheasant hunt from South Dakota. Johannsen Farms Outfitting

Volume III, Edition Five: From Kansas, Dez's friend Jim Johnson spends the day with Dez and Dash hunting Kansas Pheasants and Bobwhite Quail. Kuhrt Ranch

Volume III, Edition Six: The unique Mearns Quail draws Dash and Dez to Arizona for a day of upland bird hunting. Arizona Quail Guides

Volume III, Edition Seven: Dash and Dez welcome Donnie Swift as their guest as they hunt for Chukar Partridge in Northern Nevada. Ruby Crest Ranch (775) 744-2277

Volume III, Edition. Eight: Dez's friend Tom Hopper hunts behind Dash for the first time as they team up on Kansas Pheasants. Spring Creek Outdoors

Volume III, Edition Nine: Noted outdoor author Web Parton guides Dez and Dash on a Gamble's Quail hunt in eastern Arizona.

Volume III, Edition Ten: On a beautiful fall day in Colorado, Dez and Dash search the plains for Pheasants and Quail. Echo Hunt Club

Volume III, Edition Eleven: Desert Quail aren't the only birds available in Arizona. Join Dash and Dez on a Chukar hunt east of Phoenix. Desert Pheasant Recreation

Volume III, Edition Twelve: A warm fall day in northern Nevada finds Dash, Dez and father-in-law Don Swift hunting the rich farm land for Pheasants. Ruby Crest Ranch (775) 744-2277

Volume III, Edition Thirteen: Travel with Dash and Dez to 11,000 foot Ruby Mountain in Northern Nevada as they search for the large, beautiful import, the Himalayan Snowcock. Elko Convention Center and Visitors Authority

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Upland Days with Dash & Dez
Volume 1, Edition One: Special guest Hank, joins Dash and Dez in Ellensburg, Washington for a morning Pheasant hunt. Dash and Dez then head for the sagebrush slopes looking for Chukar Partridge.

Cook Canyon Hunt Club
1-888-857-5074

Volume 1, Edition Two: Hank is still with Dash and Dez at Reecer Creek Gamebird Ranch near Ellensburg, Washington on this open canyon quail hunt in the morning. Later, Dash and Dez climb the open ridges to look for Chukar Partridge Dez hears taunting them with calls. Reecer Creek Gamebird Ranch 1-800-308-4868

Volume 1, Edition Three: In far eastern Washington State, at the Miller Ranch near Sprague, Dash and Dez hunt a beautiful, narrow valley for early morning Pheasant. Later, after a long rest, Hank joins them for a brief but productive Chukar hunt above the ranch.The Miller Ranch 1-509-370-5535

Volume 1, Edition Four: The first "human" guest joins Dash and Dez. Dez's wife, Karenanne Swift, hunts with them in the fabulous cover along the edges of Rock Creek near Condon, Oregon.
Highland Hills Ranch 1-866-478-4868

Volume 1, Edition Five: Dez's favorite cousin, Gary Issac, climbs the high slopes above Highland Hills Ranch near Condon, Oregon in pursuit of Chukar Partridge. Highland Hills Ranch 1-866-478-4868

Volume 1, Edition Six: Dash and Dez are joined by retired businessman and friend, Carl Donovan, on an exciting "creek bottom" hunt for Pheasants in the high country near Mitchell, Oregon.
Fisher's Game Bird Ranch 1-541-462-3228

Volume 1, Edition Seven: In the first of four hunting trips to the Golden State, Dez's brother-in-law Donny Swift, hosts us at his local bird hunting club near Lincoln, California. The quarry includes a wide variety of Pheasants in addition to the popular Ringneck Pheasant. Lakeview Farms 1-530-633-9112

Volume 1, Edition Eight: Near Plymouth, California, Dash and Dez are joined by Dez's longtime friend Jim Johnson. All three will be tested by the explosive California Valley Quail which populate this beautiful country.
Cosumnes River Ranch 1-530-677-9580

Volume 1, Edition Nine: Good friend Joel Narva, joins Dash and Dez near Knight's Landing, California for a late season Pheasant hunt. Quail Point Hunt Club 1-530-735-6217

Volume 1, Edition Ten: Dez's father-in-law, Don Swift, meets up with Dash and Dez near Willows, California for a day of upland bird hunting. This final edition of Season One, takes place at Thunder Hill Pheasant Club, annual host of the Western States Gun Dog Exposition. Thunder Hill Pheasant Club 1-530-934-2146


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Upland Days with Dash & Dez
Volume 2, Edition One: Dash and Dez visit the wilds of Alaska to hunt Willow Ptarmigan out of Wildman Lake Lodge on the Alaskan Peninsula.
Wildman Lake Lodge 1-907-522-1164

Volume 2, Edition Two: The deep fall colors of New England greet Dash and Dez as they pursue the elusive Woodcock in the northern edge of Vermont. Northeast Kingdom Outfitters 1-802-754-9471

Volume 2, Edition Three: In South Dakota, Sharptail Grouse and Pheasants await Dash and Dez on their first visit to this prairie state. Shur Shot Lodge 1-605-557-3485

Volume 2, Edition Four: Pulitzer Prize winning reporter/author Phil Caputo joins Dez and Dash for an early October Pheasant hunt in the rolling hills of northeastern Pennsylvania.
Hill�s Twin Spruce Lodge 1-570-224-4191

Volume 2, Edition Five: Butch King, owner of Wildman Lake Lodge, takes Dash and Dez on a boat run up the Ocean River to show them the Ptarmigan hunting available around the lodge on the Alaskan Peninsula. Dez then gets some time to experience the fly fishing on a small stream nearby.
Wildman Lake Lodge 1-907-522-1164

Volume 2, Edition Six: Our good friend, renowned outdoor author, essayist, and photographer Ben 0. Williams has his first hunt with Dash, as he and Dez to spend the day hunting for Timber Grouse in the mountains of Montana. Linehan Outfitting Company Linehan Outfitting Company 1-800-596-0034

Volume 2, Edition Seven: Ruffed Grouse are the quarry for Dez and Dash in the dense, colorful forests of Vermont. Northeast Kingdom Outfitters 1-802-754-9471

Volume 2, Edition Eight: Dez's father-in-law, Don Swift, fulfills his life-long dream of hunting Pheasants in South Dakota. Dash provides the thrills with beautiful points. Weidner Ranch 1-605-557-3485

Volume 2, Edition Nine: Dash takes his first "fly out" hunt from Wildman Lake Lodge on the Alaskan Peninsula. After a brief landing on the beach of the Bering Sea to check out a something truly amazing, host Butch King, Dez and Dash continue their flight in search of Ptarmigan. Wildman Lake Lodge 1-907-522-1164

Volume 2, Edition Ten: On a beautiful fall morning in Pennsylvania, Dez and Dash hunt for Ringneck Pheasants. Hill�s Twin Spruce Lodge 1-570-224-4191

Volume 2, Edition Eleven: Deep in the mountains of Montana, Dez and Dash hunt for the 2nd largest Grouse of North America, the Blue Grouse. Then Dash takes his first fly-fishing drift boat trip on the beautiful Kootenai River. Linehan Outfitting Company 1-800-596-0034

Volume 2, Edition Twelve: Dez's good friend Tom Doerr gets his first opportunity to hunt with Dash on a mixed bag upland hunt in Idaho. Western Wings Birds and Clays 1-208-228-2581

Volume 2, Edition Thirteen: Dez and his long time friend Jim Johnson return to South Dakota for the first time in 20 years to hunt for Pheasants after the opening weekend of bird season.
Long Acres, Inc. 1-605-583-2276

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