{"title":"2025 | Covey Rise","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"vol-13-num-1","title":"Vol. 13 Num. 1","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecember-January 2025 Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSome issues seem to gather themselves around a particular theme. It is certainly easier if the theme is identified beforehand, which we have done successfully in the past. Sometimes, though, it’s a pleasure to collect some really interesting stories and let them coalesce into a natural reading experience, working after the fact to identify a pattern or theme. This issue falls into that category, and a theme that emerges for us is simple: These stories explore the essentials of the sporting lifestyle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn this issue of \u003ci\u003eCovey Rise\u003c\/i\u003e, we begin by acknowledging that a place is important, and Otter Creek is an amazing place. Tucked into an unassuming corner of Alabama, this is a destination that captures the imagination, fuels the passions for the outdoors, and fosters a unique but timely fellowship within and among groups who visit. To enjoy the upland pursuit often requires a shotgun, and Sage \u0026amp; Braker makes the care and maintenance of those essentials easy at home or in the field. Fred Bohm’s curation of those necessities will make a welcome addition to your kit. And let’s not forget the dogs, especially the older ones, which we celebrate in a story that suggests that our canine partners might reach their prime later than we think.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTo follow the hunt, we meet Josh Smith of Montana Knife Company, who has made essential tools for the field and the kitchen since he was playing Little League. It’s an amazing story about singleness of purpose and fine artistry. And speaking of art, Billy Hassell’s colorful reflections on life afield will no doubt lend a splash of color to your hunting landscape. We also explore the history and work of Tall Timbers, an organization that’s brought conservation science to the aid of bobwhite quail for a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe essentials inspire our adventures and keep us coming back, and sometimes we need to escape to the imaginary world to share those stories in compelling ways. Our spirits column takes us into the resuscitated world of speakeasies, with all the mystery and quiet seduction we can muster. If that’s not enough, Frankie goes to Hollywood to bring a bit of bird dog to Tinseltown, and a bit of perspective to us all. Even if you don’t find these stories essential, we hope you find them entertaining. Thanks for sharing your time with us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCover by Lee Thomas Kjos\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Covey Rise","offers":[{"title":"Regular","offer_id":44380877521082,"sku":"CR-V13N1-DJ","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bundle","offer_id":44380877553850,"sku":"CR-V13N1-DJ","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/5665\/files\/V13N1.jpg?v=1732045572"},{"product_id":"vol-13-num-2","title":"Vol. 13 Num. 2","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFebruary-March 2025 Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; letter-spacing: 0pt;\"\u003eAll aspects of life, as far as we can tell, require tools, though not simply hardware and hammers. We use various tools to better understand our challenges and our passions, so even self-reflection and communication strategies can be tools. In the upland space, we need happy dogs with good noses and maybe some hardware, but the landscape offers almost unlimited opportunity. It’s not that we’re needy. It’s more like we’re wanty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; letter-spacing: 0pt;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIn this issue of \u003cem\u003eCovey Rise\u003c\/em\u003e, our On Point section looks at some of the latest tech tools that can enhance your outdoor experience. But that’s just the beginning. We explore the history and future of Schöffel, a family business with a line of clothing that hangs in your closet and begs you to take it out and test it against the elements. If clothes make the man, you need to know this man.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; letter-spacing: 0pt;\"\u003eAn important upland tool is instruction, and we look at that from two different perspectives. First, we spend time with a talented shooting instructor who helps others sharpen their skills in a decidedly British way. Second, we enroll in Guide School to explore how lodges, destinations, and individuals are keeping hospitality and discipline an integral part of the upland experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; letter-spacing: 0pt;\"\u003eAmong our columns in the back of the book, we consider the art of cigar cutters, essential tools for enjoying a good smoke, unless you’re starring in a cowboy movie and prefer to bite off the end. For our canine partners, we explore the tools available to rehabilitate injuries they incur a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; letter-spacing: .2pt;\"\u003ef\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; letter-spacing: 0pt;\"\u003eield. And \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; letter-spacing: .2pt;\"\u003ef\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; letter-spacing: 0pt;\"\u003einally, our canine correspondent speaks frankly about the most ubiquitous tool on the planet, the cell phone. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; letter-spacing: 0pt;\"\u003eWe hope you consider \u003cem\u003eCovey Rise\u003c\/em\u003e a took of sorts that helps you enjoy your days afield more thoroughly, and thanks for reading.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCover by Terry Allen\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Covey Rise","offers":[{"title":"Regular","offer_id":44555876368570,"sku":"CR-V13N2-FM","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bundle","offer_id":44555876401338,"sku":"CR-V13N2-FM","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/5665\/files\/V13N2.jpg?v=1736976904"},{"product_id":"vol-13-num-3","title":"Vol. 13 Num. 3","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril-May 2025 Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe best way to learn about the world we live in is by getting out there and experiencing it. No matter where your pursuit of the hunt may take you, there will always be something new and wonderful waiting to be discovered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn this issue of \u003ci\u003eCovey Rise\u003c\/i\u003e, we fly to the far reaches of the globe to visit the people and places of the Olsen Family’s collection of lodges in Argentina and Patagonia. The food and hospitality in Argentina are beyond compare, and the adventure is worth the time and expense a million times over. If Europe seems more tempting than South America though, we also explore the world of a longtime \u003ci\u003eCovey Rise\u003c\/i\u003e contributor Roger Catchpole, whose family business includes a history of upland and driven shooting around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCloser to home, we spend a day at the Cocker Nationals, a field trial series that focuses on the most fun and perhaps ablest of the sporting breeds—the English cocker spaniel. We also take a look at a small corner of Nebraska festooned with enormous numbers of sandhill cranes for a brief moment as they migrate. For perspective and edification, Frank gives us a look at the ceaseless march of time in a sportsman’s life from a bird dog’s perspective, and Beatrice Biguet, a Swedish psychologist and hunter, examines the psychology of hunting in the hope of conserving what is uniquely human in this world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThese are just a few of the insights and entertainments that await you in this issue. As always, we appreciate you joining us on this journey. It’s a big world with lots of things to teach us, and bringing you these and other stories is a lot more fun than surfing the interwebs or reading the \u003ci\u003eEncyclopædia Britannica\u003c\/i\u003e. At least that’s the way we look at it, and we hope you feel the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCover by Sarah Farnsworth\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Covey Rise","offers":[{"title":"Regular","offer_id":44731515109562,"sku":"CR-V13N3-AM","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bundle","offer_id":44731515142330,"sku":"CR-V13N3-AM","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/5665\/files\/V13N3.jpg?v=1742833769"},{"product_id":"vol-13-num-4","title":"Vol. 13 Num. 4","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJune-July 2025 Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOur summer issues are always exciting to assemble, mainly because we’re between hunting seasons and have occasion to take a breath and reflect on past hunts. The pause also reminds us how much we look forward to the upcoming season.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn this issue of \u003cem\u003eCovey Rise\u003c\/em\u003e, we’ve assembled some ideas that might help you envision a new and exciting fall—a dream scenario, if you will, including a place called Dream Ranch. Nestled in the hills of northern Alabama and defining Southern hospitality at every turn, Dream Ranch lives into the name. For something a little farther afield, we wet a hook with Rudi Heger in the German Alps, where the villages are small, and the fish are big. Really big.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMaybe you’re facing the approaching season with a hankering for new hardware. Our story on Fausti should whet your appetite for the future of gunmaking, even if you’re not currently in the market. It’s all about revitalizing old processes with the help of technology and craftsmanship. And that reminds me of Gusto—the passion project of Thomas Harris, who has made old piney woods new again to support a robust quail habitat in LA (Lower Alabama).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eNew perspectives also tease us into the excitement of bird season, and we’ve revamped the back of the book to include more essays, specifically from Reid Bryant and Bob Williams, who bring an upland sensibility into the cracks and crevices of everyday life. For a change of perspective, we asked celebrated artist Kathryn Mapes Turner to paint a picture of her process in words and images, and the result is a deeper understanding of the connection between art and life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe hope your summer is going swimmingly and that this issue affords you the opportunity to find a bit of shade and kick your feet up. Thanks for sharing your time with us.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCover by John Hafner\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Covey Rise","offers":[{"title":"Regular","offer_id":44878402715834,"sku":"CR-V13N4-JJ","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bundle","offer_id":44878402748602,"sku":"CR-V13N4-JJ","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/5665\/files\/V13N4.jpg?v=1748538288"},{"product_id":"vol-13-num-5","title":"Vol. 13 Num. 5","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAugust-September 2025 Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe upland lifestyle offers such great opportunity, and it’s not always about chasing happy dogs or wily birds. Sometimes it’s all about fellowship in a charming town that brings new life to conservation and art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn this issue of \u003ci\u003eCovey Rise\u003c\/i\u003e, we explore that idea in the City of Charleston—who every February combines a Ducks Unlimited banquet with a world-class art exhibition, all while bringing vendors, hunters, and gatherers to one of our nation’s greatest treasures for a weekend of fun. It’s called the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE), and it should be on your list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn addition to exploring SEWE, we turn in this issue to a handful of folks in our larger community who infuse our traditional space with style and innovation. Martin Dingman brings an unprecedented panache to the boots and leather goods that propel us through the upland world, all while embracing his beloved Llewellin setters. Peter Hofer, an Austrian gunmaker in the Ferlach tradition, reminds us that extraordinary things are possible when the imagination meets human feats of engineering. Luca Casari renders a similar artistic edge to the world of Beretta, as his recent engraving masterworks capture moments in history that define Western civilization on the plates of a shotgun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe round out the issue with a collection of essays that we hope will inspire you and call you to action as the season approaches. We are cleaning guns and counting boxes of shells and trying to squeeze into last year’s briar britches after a summer of burgers and beverages, all looking toward loading the dogs and the truck and heading into more glorious days afield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThanks for joining us for this issue, in this sport, and around this lifestyle. Read deeply, dream mightily, and make the stories we tell actionable in your life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCover by Terry Allen\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Covey Rise","offers":[{"title":"Regular","offer_id":45003298898106,"sku":"CR-V13N5-AS","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bundle","offer_id":45003298930874,"sku":"CR-V13N5-AS","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/5665\/files\/V13N5.jpg?v=1753469131"},{"product_id":"vol-13-num-6","title":"Vol. 13 Num. 6","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOctober-November 2025 Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSometimes the far corners of the Earth seem well out of reach. The idea of filling a map with little red pins is exciting though, and we are reminded that there is a whole world of opportunities out there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn this issue of \u003ci\u003eCovey Rise\u003c\/i\u003e, our search for stories takes us to places we’ve never been before. We venture to Bettws Hall in Wales and experience the most incredible driven shoot built and curated by an incredible family with a very well established, vertically integrated business originally founded on traditional agriculture. Then we meet Chris Dorsey, who has traveled and hunted in almost every corner of the world. He’s been places most people will never go, but he shares stories that bring those places to heart and hearth, and stories are perhaps the most vibrant part of the upland lifestyle—at least the way he tells them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAcross the pond, we take a visit to James Purdey \u0026amp; Sons to commemorate 75 years of the Purdey-Woodward. And while we’re in the neighborhood, we meet the Gladwin family—a lively crew with five London-based restaurants that celebrate the English countryside. Then we take a look at Really Wild, a British clothing brand born from a passion for blending country heritage with modern style. Back in the States, Reid Bryant tags along with a team to avian biologists in Montana to examine the effects of lead ingestion in birds as a lethal by-product of hunter activity. He shares ways we can prevent being a part of the problem and the importance of spreading awareness and education for topics such as this. After all, we all want to preserve the land and its creatures that we enjoy so much.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFor many of us, a sense of adventure is at the core of the upland lifestyle, whether you’re chasing dogs across fields in the next county or loading up the trucks and dog boxes and headed across the country or even across the big pond. We all have maps in our heads if not on our walls, though sometimes we get drawn into the notions, comforts, and limitations of our own little corner of the world. If possible, live into the adventure. Stretch your hand and mind toward the edge of your map and drop a pin. 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