We are continuously creating films that will hopefully drive the curiosity of so many who have not had the opportunity to learn of our most invaluable way of life.
Introducing the #BerettaTribe Story of Durrell Smith of The Sporting Life Notebook
Durrell Smith, a teacher who found solace in hunting and training dogs. Drawn in by the beauty of bird dogs and upland hunting, Durrell found inspiration in his mentors and has since dedicated himself fully to the pursuit.
DOGMEN: Presented by OnX Hunt
Explore the past, present, and future of African American dog handlers
on quail plantations in the Deep South through the eyes of an up-and-coming dog trainer
and advocate for inclusion in the outdoors.
Hard Day Riding
A Project Upland film
Presented by Eukanuba Sporting Dog & Gordy and Sons Outfitters
“Back in I believe 81′,
we were at a white trial
and at that trial we couldn’t run with them. So we came up with idea
of getting this trial started for ourselves.” - Neal Carter
Since the early 19th and 20th centuries, there has been a long line of African-American field trailers and bird dog trainers who have quietly passed down their oral legacy to their sons, grandsons, nephews, and novices keeping true to the tradition of Southern, plantation-style hunting and trialing in pursuit of wild bobwhite quail.
Get The Art
A Project Upland Film
Presented by Eukanuba Sporting Dog, Aya Fine Guns, and Dakota 283 Kennels
The Host of The Gun Dog Notebook brings us on his personal journey into the culture and dog life of the Red Hills. "I have spent about 20 years studying fine art and art history; I am really drawn to tracing modes of expression as humanity and groups of people evolve. It’s about developing a comprehensive documentation of human evolution through expression.