Douglas Spale

Title: Freelance Writer 

Location: Kansas City, Missouri 

Website: www.douglasspale.com

Expertise: 

• Topics of Expertise: Waterfowl and Upland Hunting, Retriever and Bird Dog Training, Hunting Gear and Equipment
• Years in this Expertise: 20+ 
• Number of Products & Number of Hours Expert has Tested: 3 Products, 30+ hours 

Education & Certifications:

Education: Bachelor of Arts, Political Science – University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Juris Doctor/LL.M. in Real Estate Law – University of Illinois, Chicago

Years of Writing: 10+

Certifications: Admitted to practice law in Illinois, Northern District of Illinois, and U.S. Supreme Court

Club or Association Memberships:

• Pheasants Forever 
• Ducks Unlimited 
• National Wild Turkey Federation 

Awards or Recognitions:

• Board of Directors, Pheasants Forever 

Previous Publications:

• Bird Dog In The City: A Five-Part Series, Pheasants Forever Blog
• A Farewell Too Soon, November 2021 issue of Ducks Unlimited Magazine 
• The Power of My Fire, May 2022 issue of Pheasants Forever Magazine

A Word from Douglas E. Spale

While I aspire to travel the world, for now, I am devoted to exploring North American with my devoted Labradors. I enjoy writing about my experiences, in an effort to inspire others to seek their own adventures in the outdoors and enhance our delicate balance with nature. 

Although I was fortunate to begin my hunting and retriever career at a young age on the Great Plains, my hope is to make the outdoors a more welcoming space for all experience levels.