About HerUpland

Our Mission

HerUpland is a women-led organization dedicated to furthering education and providing opportunities for women and girls in Upland hunting, bird dog training, conservation, and mentorship.

Our Vision

HerUpland provides affordable and free opportunities in dog training and hunting settings for Women and Girls to gain or elevate skills and confidence on their path into the uplands.

We endeavor to create opportunities to learn about the conservation efforts to protect the birds, their habitat and the lands we roam.

We strive to empower women to take on leadership and mentor roles which enable them to encourage and inspire others.

Our Values

Stewardship
Mentorship
Leadership
Integrity
Inclusion
Honesty
Diversity
Vulnerability
Passion
Conservation

Meet The Makers Of All Things HerUpland

HerUpland Team

HerUpland Board

Regional Volunteers

Our goal for every event is to keep fees affordable for all participants and ensure we have youth spots available at no cost for them or their chaperone.

HerUpland

34059 Sheep Camp Rd.
Bonner, MT 59823

501c3 tax-exempt nonprofit
Federal Tax ID Number:
88-1817113

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Courtney

CEO, Founder – Montana

From the moment her heart-dog, Briar, a spirited German Wirehaired Pointer, delivered a pheasant to her hands, Courtney Bastian knew her life was set to follow the path of feathers and fields. It was 2008, and that poignant gesture from Briar beckoned Courtney away from her camera and into the world of upland hunting with a shotgun and a passion to match the drive of her four-legged companions.

As the Founder and Executive Director of HerUpland, Courtney stands at the forefront of a movement celebrating and fostering the spirit of women and youth in the realm of upland hunting. Her journey, which took a significant turn upon moving to the expansive and wild beauty of Montana in September 2019, has been driven by a quest to connect, share, and grow with fellow upland enthusiasts. As the global pandemic introduced unprecedented challenges to forming in-person bonds, Courtney pivoted with grace and ingenuity, launching The Bird Dog Babe Podcast. This virtual gathering space became the pulse of a burgeoning community, leading to the conception and subsequent blossoming of HerUpland into a nonprofit organization by the end of 2022.

Courtney orchestrates HerUpland events with an unwavering commitment to education, hands-on experiences, and mentorship, offering hunting skills camps, wingshooting clinics, and bird dog training camps. Her vision is carved from the belief that competency and confidence are the wings upon which female and youth hunters will soar.

Her life is a tapestry of adventures alongside her husband William, and their two children, Burke and Blayre. Whether she’s navigating the uplands with her German Wirehaired Pointers, Bracchi Italianos, and a Cocker or savoring the tranquility of her Montana homestead amid chickens, Nigerian Dwarf goats, Kune Kune pigs, and her beloved Tennessee Walking and Paso Fino horses, Courtney lives her ethos of balance and passion.

Courtney’s roots in science, with a B.Sc. in Biology and Animal Science from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, have nourished her methodical approach to conservation and sustainable hunting practices. Currently, she is further sharpening her acumen by pursuing an MBA dual degree in Management and Marketing, fortifying her ability to lead HerUpland with innovative strategies and a clear vision.

A luminary in the upland hunting community, Courtney Bastian is not just forging paths for women and youth in this field but is ensuring that the trails are wide, welcoming, and wonderfully wild.