Covey Rise

A slower start before the weekend begins. Coffee on the table, pages worth lingering over, and a reminder that some of the best moments happen when you don't rush them.

In the hands of Marc Cotterill, otherwise known as The Wild Stickmaker, raw wood becomes something far more than a tool. Each piece is true artwork, creating a story of the uplands.

Story by Claire Sadler
Photography by Terry Allen

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Elusive by nature, mountain quail move through the high country unseen and unhurried. Never lingering—only passing, and rarely twice.

Story by Glenn Zinkus
Photo by Gary Kramer

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Introducing...

VOLUME 14, NUMBER 4 | JUNE-JULY 2026

In this issue of Covey Rise, we strengthen our mission and honor our upland traditions from Canada to Oregon and England. The adventure chasing mountain quail on the Coast Range of the Pacific is a testament to our purpose: telling tales well told. Worth Parker follows pointing dogs on the prairies of South Dakota on a Turner property. The Covey Rise team treks north to hunt waterfowl in Alberta, Canada. The wild artistry of the walking stick figuratively comes to life in England, and Westley Richards showcases that they can do much more than create fine guns in stimulating narratives written by Claire Sadler. Who knew there was a versatile hunting breed called the Cesky Fousek? Nancy Anisfield dives into the details of the quality, viability, and health of these cooperative bird dogs.

Speaking of dogs, and we say this with sincere sadness, this issue represents the retirement of our dear friend Frank. In Toasting the Hunt, Daria Smith tells the bourbon tale of Jeff E. Parrot from what’s in the glass to the glass itself. Reid Bryant reminds us to widen our perspective on both hunting and life. We celebrate summertime wine drinking through the expertise of Jordan Mackay, and Robert Parvin Williams says the best part of these festivities is what happens after dinner. Finally, this issue debuts Last Light as the closing column, with a nod to Doc Blythe’s brilliantly written adventures that graced our magazine for years.

Because upland experiences are worth the time it takes to tell them, and we appreciate the value of truly creative writing, Covey Rise will continue to carry the torch forward to defend the long story. We hope you enjoy this issue!

Cover photograph by John Hafner

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