Birdshot Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Birdshot Podcast presented by onX Hunt and Hosted by Nick Larson: dedicated to all things upland hunting and upland birds and the dogs, guns and gear used to pursue them.
Ryan Doughty, host of the A Break in the Action Podcast, joins the show to talk shotguns, solo camping adventures and more.
Show Highlights:
A Break in the Action Podcast
Uncle Bob’s L.C. Smith
The Toyota Landcruiser returns!
The pros (and cons) of rooftop tents
Ryan’s favorite upland hunting shotgun
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Jordan Wilcher returns to the show to talk about a new bird dog addition and to continue our conversation fitness for upland hunting.
Show Highlights:
A new English setter
Snakes and trail running
Bird dog fitness
The benefits of rucking
What’s the deal with zone 2 heart rate training?
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Noah Davis, a Montana-based bird hunter, joins the show to discuss the basics of hunting Dusky aka “blue” grouse in the western mountains.
Show Highlights:
Did you say Earwig?!
Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (TRCP)
Dusky, sooty, blue… what do we call these birds?!
Where to find dusky grouse
How to hunt dusky grouse
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Jeremy Moore of Dog Bone Hunter returns to the show for more setter talk along with his entry into the world of pointing dogs.
Show Highlights:
First pointing dog stuff
GPS tracking your pointing dog
The value of a bell beyond your GPS collar
The setter’s first hunting season
Some things we’ve learned from Jerry and Jerry!
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Jeremy Moore of Dog Bone Hunter returns to the show to talk about his shared passion for ruffed grouse hunting and his entry into the world of pointing dogs.
Show Highlights:
Swim conditioning your bird dog
Partridge hunting…
A pair of Browning Citori Upland Specials
Stepping into the world of pointing dogs…
Northwoods Bird Dogs
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In this excerpt from a recent Patreon exclusive bonus episode, we talk shotguns and an exceptionally thrilling ruffed grouse contact with Nick Adair.
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Show Highlights:
Adjusting length of pull with slip-on recoil pads
Turkey guns and Larson’s first grouse gun
The trail bird debacle
Approaching points in the grouse woods
The thrill of hunting ruffed grouse
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Author and avid upland hunter Bret Wonnacott joins the show to discuss his novel A Millionaire’s Dream, English setters, shotguns and more.
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Show Highlights:
Fishing with English setters…
More English setter talk
Shotguns new and old
Value in vintage 12 bores
A Millionaire’s Dream
READ | A Millionaire’s Dream
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Steve Gould of the Target Focused Life YouTube channel joins the show to discuss shotguns, shooting and how we can all be more target focused.
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Show Highlights:
Native plants, pollinators and invasive species…
“Where your focus goes, your energy flows”
Living a Target Focused Life
Steve’s shotgun fitting with Del Whitman
Should I shoot a shotgun with both eyes open?
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Jeremy Moore of Dog Bone Hunter joins the show to talk about his labrador retrievers and training flushing dogs for upland hunting.
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Show Highlights:
British and American Labrador retrievers
“If I don’t F*** this up I won’t have to fix it”
What Keith Richards taught us about dog training…
Flushing dogs for upland hunting
A flushing dog’s first year, building the foundation.
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Professional Trainer Sonny Piekarz joins the show to answer listener questions and introduce The Method dog training system.
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Show Highlights:
The Method bird dog training system
“Start with the end in mind.”
Developing calm and composed bird dogs
A dog with boundaries and structure is more content
Listener Q&A
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Shooting instructor Keith Coyle returns to the show to talk simulated driven shooting, shotgun shooting fundamentals and more.
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Show Highlights:
Simulated driven shoots
What length barrels should I use?
“A clever idea by a simple man…”
A proper gun mount
Shotgun shooting fundamentals
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Bird hunter and freelance filmmaker, Kevin Erdvig joins the show to talk English setters, Scandinavian upland hunting and more.
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Show Highlights:
Turkey talk…
First bird dog and English setters
Spring training and light bulb moments for bird dogs
Bird hunting video games
Upland hunting in Sweden
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Forest conservation coordinator with the Ruffed Grouse Society, Scott Johnson, joins the show to discuss current forest management projects, forest wildlife openings, pollinators and more.
Show Highlights:
Lots of grouse and lots of mosquitoes!
Age class diversity in forests
Forest stewardship agreements on national forests
Log landings and forest wildlife openings
Pollinator needs and habitat in the forest
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Pro trainer and co-producer of the Upland Institute video series, Justin McGrail, joins the show for listener Q & A part 2.
Show Highlights:
What to do about ticks?
Should I hunt rabbits or hares with my bird dog?
Thoughts on bark collars
Pointing dogs creeping in and bumping birds
Get a bird dog and never buy chicken again!
Train with Justin | Upland Institute
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Pro trainer and co-producer of the Upland Institute video series, Justin McGrail, joins the show for listener Q & A.
Show Highlights:
Justin’s season recap so far
What Justin looks for in early bird dog development and natural ability
When a dog hunts for itself versus hunting for the hunter
What to do when the desire to chase outweighs the desire to point…
My dog won’t retrieve dead birds?
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Show Highlights:
Weathercast - late season transition
An out of state trip and November grouse hunting
Digital hearing protection
Grouse and woodcock overlap
To hunt the trails or not…?
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Dave Sheley, gun shop manager at the Corner Store in Backus Minnesota joins the show to recap a trip to Alaska and talk about prairie upland birds.
Show Highlights:
Dave’s beginnings in the outdoors
Hunting Hungarian partridge, sage grouse and sharp-tailed grouse
A friend of Ben O’Williams
An upland hunting trip to Alaska
Double guns with Dave
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Nick Adair of the Gun Dog It Yourself Podcast and Andrew Maxwell and Jacob Myers of the Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast join the show to recap a few days of bird hunting in the Wisconsin northwoods. Show Highlights:
Is it “sowna” or “sahna” ?!
Does the ruffed grouse live up to the hype?
Andrew and Jacob’s first ruffed grouse!
The Wisconsin northwoods
Hunt stories and high fives
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Listen | The Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast
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Fritz Heller joins the show to celebrate the best time of year and share some of his thoughts and insights on grouse hunting.
Show Highlights:
A life changing purchase recommendation from Fritz
2021 recap and 2022 grouse season lead-up
An unusually slow start to the year
Identifying and hunting patterns
Grouse hunting Q & A
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Show Highlights:
Pineridge Grouse Camp trip winner John Prescott
John’s bird dogs and upland pursuits
My first shot with a Dickson Round Action
Getting shots off in the grouse woods
Soil type and its impacts on vegetation and bird distribution
Watch | Woodcock Hunting with Gordon Setters
Hunt with Stephen | stoneybrookgordonsetters.com
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Listener Brady Martin joins the show for a grouse and woodcock hunting question and answer session with the host.
Show Highlights:
E-scouting with onX hunt and how it translates to “boots on the ground”
Woodcock and ruffed grouse habitat overlap
What the heck is hazel brush?
Should you walk trails or bust brush?
What kinds of edges should I focus on?
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Ron Ausman joins the show on his way to the World Skeet Championship to talk about bird hunting with his spaniels and competition skeet shooting.
Show Highlights:
How many Basset hounds to a pack?
Running rabbits and scent theory
Ron’s first bird dog, Robbie the wonder dog!
100,000 registered skeet targets
Skeet World Championship
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Ted Sommer joins the show to recap and reflect on our annual September prairie hunting trip for sharp-tailed grouse.
Show Highlights:
Ted’s opening day in the ruffed grouse woods
Sharp-tailed grouse cover and what we saw this year
Hunting the topography
Shooting slumps
Pointing on the edge of the world
Instagram | @ted.the.surveyor
Episode #119 | DIY Trip Planning and Sharp-tailed Grouse Hunting with Ted Sommer
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Ann Jandernoa joins the show for our 6th annual preseason grouse and woodcock habitat and hunting conversation.
Show Highlights:
Ann’s weather and conditional observations
Listener Q & A
Comparing and contrasting sand and clay soils
What are the grouse eating?
What’s the deal with hazel brush?
What does escape cover look like
Ann’s resource list for additional reading and analysis:
The Ruffed Grouse, its Life Story, Ecology and Management - Edminster
The Ruffed Grouse Life History, Propagation and Management Bump, Garner, Darrow, Edminster, Crissey
Grouse of the North Shore - Gordon Gullion
Appalachian Region Study of the Ruffed grouse population ecology
Precipitation Analysis
Binge listen to Ann on grouse and woodcock:
2017 - Episode #7
2018 - Episode #42
2019 - Episode #76
2020 - Episode #115
2021 - Episode #150
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Jim McCann, author of Upland Hunting in Alaska, joins the show to talk about his Alaskan adventures including plenty of sharp-tailed grouse hunting.
Show Highlights:
Jim’s 2018 appearance on the podcast
When Jim blew out his knee hunting grouse in New York…
Shotguns for upland hunting and the irrelevance of gauge?
Sharp-tailed grouse hunting and habitat in Alaska
Can you still find a copy of Jim’s book?
READ | Upland Hunting in Alaska - Jim McCann
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Andy Wayment, author of Idaho Upland Days, joins the show to talk about Idaho upland hunting and share a bonus sharptail grouse focused reading list.
Show Highlights:
Upland hunting in Idaho
Early season blue grouse tips and tactics
Sharp-tailed grouse hunting and habitat
Hungarian Partridge “birds of the void”
Andy’s sharp-tailed grouse reading list:
Randy Schultz, Endless October
Ben O. Williams, Western Wings
Dan Holland, Upland Game Hunter's Bible
Tom Huggler, Grouse of North America
Jim Fergus, A Hunter's Road
George Bird Grinnell, American Game Bird Shooting
Robert Holthouser, A High Lonesome Call
Charley Waterman, Hunting Upland Birds
John Holt, Kicking Up Trouble
Ted Nelson Lundrigan, A Bird in Hand
H.L. Betten, Upland Game Shooting
Ray P. Holland, Scattergunning
Dave Books, Wing Beats & Heartbeats
John Barsness, Western Skies
E. Donnall Thomas, Fool Hen Blues
Worth Matheson, Best Birds Upland and Shore
E Donnall Thomas, To All Things a Season
Jim McCann, Upland Hunting in Alaska
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Justin Berkley aka @northern_forest_gundogs joins the show to talk about life on the prairie and his plans for a season-long upland adventure this fall.
Show Highlights:
First dogs and upland origins in Michigan
Truck Life - Upland Style
Grouse and woodcock hunting
A poor attempt at prairie vegetation identification - snowberry
Scouting for sharptails and Hungarian partridge
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Avid upland hunter Pete Hanebutt joins the show to talk about his recent gun fitting with Del Whitman, prairie bird hunting and more.
Show Highlights:
Pete’s upland roots in Indiana
Pete’s gun fitting exit interview
Shotshell reloading
Plated shot and pellet counts
Prairie bird hunting
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Co-Creator of Tailgate Tails, Erik Petersen joins the show to discuss the launch of the new upland film series along with his inspiration and future plans for it.
Show Highlights:
Erik’s background in film and hunting
The spark for Tailgate Tales
Previewing the Tailgate Tales film series
Pheasant and Blue Grouse hunting in Montana
Introducing kids to the outdoors
Tune in to this episode of the Birdshot Podcast for a conversation with Erik Petersen on the launch of his new upland film series, Tailgate Tales.
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Kyle Daly of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service joins the show to talk about woodcock banding, research and wildlife conservation.
Show Highlights:
Wildlife Refuges in Minnesota
Woodcock Research
The Minnesota Woodcock Banding Program
Pittman Robertson Act
A new Northwoods Bird Dog
Tune in to this episode of the Birdshot Podcast for a conversation with Kyle Daly of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
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Glen Blackwood of the Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society joins the show to talk about great upland hunting reads.
Show Highlights:
Barn parties and popping for bass
Ruffed Grouse and American Woodcock Society update
Upland anthologies
Books for various upland species
Glen’s recommendations for some good reads
Tune in to this episode of the Birdshot Podcast for a conversation with Glen Blackwood of the Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society.
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A snippet from our Patreon Bonus Episode with Nick Adair of the Gun Dog It Yourself Podcast.
Show Highlights:
Retrieving and hunting dead
Do we hunt too fast?
Grouse cover types and edges
Tune in to this BONUS episode of the Birdshot Podcast for a snippet of our monthly Patreon conversation with Nick Adair of the Gun Dog It Yourself Podcast.
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Reid Bryant, author of The Orvis Guide to Upland Hunting, joins the show to discuss the thoughts, motivations and inspirations that went into the comprehensive guide book.
Show Highlights:
The Orvis Guide to Upland Hunting
The straight truth about who’s taller, Reid Bryant or Johnny Carter…
Firearms safety fails and “Sweet Sunday Gone”
Reid’s ideal first upland gun recommendation
What Reid is reading…
Tune in to this episode of the Birdshot Podcast for a conversation on The Orvis Guide to Upland Hunting with Reid Bryant
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Host of the Upland Rookie Podcast, Will Larsen, joins the show to discuss adventures in raising bird dogs, kids and more. Show Highlights:
Lord Stanley’s Cup
The Upland Rookie Podcast
How to (read how not to) bike with your bird dog
How to (read how not to) groom with your bird dog
Raising kids and bird dogs
Tune in to this episode of the Birdshot Podcast for a conversation on bird dogs, kids and upland hunting with Will Larsen of the Upland Rookie Podcast.
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Show Highlights:
Prairie grouse round-up
The Lesser Prairie Chicken
Endangered Species Listing
Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (RAWA)
National Grasslands Conservation Act
Birdshot Podcast #116 featuring the North American Grouse Partnership
Tune in to this episode of the Birdshot Podcast for a conversation on the Lesser Prairie Chicken with Ted Koch, executive director of the North American Grouse Partnership
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A Wisconsin county forester, Mike Amman, joins the show to discuss his path into forestry and his wealth of knowledge about forests and the wildlife that inhabit them. Show Highlights:
Becoming a forester
Northwoods turkey hunting
Identifying grouse and woodcock habitat
Aspen, oak, conifer and more
Forests on sandy soil versus clay soil
Tune in to this episode of the Birdshot Podcast for a conversation with Wisconsin county forester Mike Amman on forest management, grouse hunting and more.
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Host of the Gun Dog It Yourself podcast, Nick Adair, joins the show to recap his hunting season and share a few things he’s learned about bird dogs over the years. Show Highlights: The benefits of oatmeal cream pies in the grouse woods A grouse hunting trip to Maine Food, cover, water for upland birds […]
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Author of the recently released book, Grouse Points, Ken McIntyre joins the show to share a few stories from his life and legacy in the Michigan grouse woods. Show Highlights: Ken’s first grouse over dad’s English pointers The legacy and lore of grouse hunting Grouse hunters new and old All about the dog work Broken […]
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A friend of the show from overseas, Johnny Carter joins the Birdshot Podcast to talk about hunting and shooting in the UK. Show Highlights: Driven shooting, fact versus fiction The role of Gamekeepers TGS Outdoors YouTube channel Upland birds of the UK The UK gun market Tune in to this episode of the Birdshot Podcast […]
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Grouse and woodcock guide Stephen Faust of Stoneybrook Gordon Setters joins the show to give us an update on his hunting season and his bird dogs. Show Highlights: Southeastern woodcock hunting Minnesota grouse and woodcock hunting recap Finding ruffed grouse cover Approaching points in the grouse woods Training grouse dogs Tune in to this episode […]
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Avid uplander Keith Marcott joins the show to talk about bird dogs, chukars, huns and more. Show Highlights: Keith’s intro to upland hunting and bird dogs Decades of hunting over brittanies and now English setters The dog’s nose, unproductive points and evaluating individual dogs Choosing a breeder Chukar and Hungarian partridge hunting Tune in to […]
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Author of Appalachian Grouse Dog, Dennis LaBare joins the show to discuss the impact that grouse and grouse dogs have had on his life. Show Highlights: The state of Appalachian grouse from Dennis’ perspective Comparing and contrasting lake states grouse with Appalachian and New England grouse Ruffed grouse habitat Developing young grouse dogs The book […]
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Founder of Uplander, Cliff Enzor joins the show to break down his first western upland hunt, ruffed grouse hunting and more. Tune in to this episode of the Birdshot Podcast for a conversation on upland hunting and Uplander with Cliff Enzor. Show Highlights: Cliff’s first out-of-state western upland hunt Deer hunting and deer camp in […]
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Avid pheasant hunter and shooting coach Bob Brotzel joins the show to discuss his hunting season so far and his involvement in youth shooting sports. A lifelong upland bird hunter and experienced shooting coach, Bob Brotzel has much to share when it comes to chasing birds and coaching shooters. Bob began honing his craft with […]
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Avid grouse and woodcock hunter Mike Dziki joins the show to discuss his two favorite birds and pursuing them with his German shorthairs and English cockers. Mike Dziki has been grouse and woodcock hunting for decades, in the eastern US as a child and now primarily hunting in Wisconsin. Mike has had a string of […]
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Editor in chief of Gun Dog Magazine, Kali Parmley, joins the show to recap her hunting season so far and give us an inside look at the magazine. A mid-season conversation with Gun Dog Magazine editor in chief, Kali Parmley, recaps a September Ptarmigan hunt that led Kali high into the Utah mountains as well […]
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A tailgate conversation during a mid-hunt break with two members of Minnesota Backcountry Hunters and Anglers. The result of a donation made to Minnesota Backcountry Hunters and Anglers about two years ago, I recently found myself in a new favorite grouse and woodcock cover with two fellow Minnesotans. We had finished an exciting morning of […]
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Launching the Birdshot Podcast with some important updates regarding the show, a Garmin giveaway and more. As most regular listeners of the show will know by now, this episode officially launches the Birdshot Podcast which is a continuation of the podcast hosted by yours truly (Nick Larson) for the past four year. Originally launched in […]
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Justin McGrail joins the show to talk about his early-season hunting trip, bird dog training, and the Upland Institute video series A frequent guest on Ron Boehme’s, The Hunting Dog Podcast, Justin McGrail has been sharing his knowledge of bird dogs and upland hunting with podcast fans for years. More importantly, he’s been learning from […]
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Ann Jandernoa of Scout-N-Hunt returns for our annual preseason ruffed grouse and woodcock conversation This year marks the 5th time Ann Jandernoa has joined us on the podcast for our now annual preseason ruffed grouse and woodcock conversation. A wealth of knowledge on all things ruffed grouse, woodcock, mapping and more, Ann gives us an […]
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Doug Stewart returns to the podcast to talk about shotguns and shooting and preview his new book The Traditional Side by Side Part 2 Since his first appearance on the podcast, Doug Stewart was compelled to pen the follow up to his first book The Traditional Side by Side. Part 2 takes the reader deeper […]
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Two bird hunters at varying stages of their upland journey, Josh and Leslie Moore have a shared passion, a love of all things wingshooting and upland hunting Co-hosts of the Wing Addiction Podcast, Josh and Leslie Moore join the show to share their passion and excitement for bird dogs, shotguns and upland hunting. As a […]
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Forging his own path into the uplands, Simon Tiedge shares how he got started and where he’s headed in the world of upland bird hunting On the heels of his golden retriever, Simon Tiedge has spent the last 24 months immersing himself into the expansive world that is upland bird hunting. On the verge of […]
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Brandon Moss returns to the podcast to discuss prairie bird hunting and his new position with Boyt Harness Co. As the lower 48 upland bird season draws ever closer, a Montana resident and lifelong bird hunter joins the show to preview the season and discuss a number of factors influencing the upland bird hunting conversation […]
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Matt Davis returns to the show a year after launching Final Rise to continue our conversation on the vest, address new product launches and talk all things Final Rise Roughly a year after the launch of Final Rise in 2020, not much has changed since we last spoke to Matt Davis. His vests are still […]
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The podcast returns with Ryan Mulcahy of Born To Run Kennels to answer bird dog questions submitted via the Facebook community page. Ryan Mulcahy, owner and founder of Born To Run Kennels joins the show for a question and answer session. From steadiness training to developing young dogs, Ryan tackles a wide variety of questions. […]
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Hear how two Ruffed Grouse Society members have planned a day of upland hunter education and training for those looking to expand their knowledge of grouse and woodcock hunting. Tom McPherson and Tommy Launer have at least two things in common. They love gun dogs and they love hunting ruffed grouse and American woodcock. While […]
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Hear from Brent Pike how his passion for upland bird hunting and an inability to find the gear he wanted to use led to the evolution of Pyke Gear. As Brent Pike explains it, Pyke gear was born out of necessity. A lifelong outdoorsman with a passion for upland bird hunting he was continually looking […]
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Celebrating the annual Bird Dogs for Habitat campaign with our friends Tom Carpenter and Chad Love from Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. Vote for your favorite breed and support the conservation mission of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever through the annual Bird Dogs For Habitat Campaign. Joined by editors of the respective PF & QF […]
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The Crowd-Sourced Shotgun from Project Upland and CZ-USA, what it looks like, how much it costs, how to order one and more… Just over a year after the idea was conceived and set into motion, the crowd-sourced shotgun from Project Upland and CZ-USA comes to life. The community was called upon to design their ideal… […]
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How Upland Gun Company is catering to wingshooters and double gun enthusiasts with their new line of customizable high quality Italian shotguns. Joined by Jerry Havel, co-founder of Upland Gun Company, we take a deep dive into the double gun offerings of the newly formed company. With the ability to customize your shotgun from muzzle… […]
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Sharing the message of healthy forests and abundant wildlife with Southeast regional director of the Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society, Mike Neiduski. Joined by Mike Neiduski, Southeast regional director of RGS & AWS, we discuss how his passion for healthy forests and upland hunting led him to his current role with the organization.… […]
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Exploring forest management and its impacts on various species of birds, both game and non-game, with conservation biologist Darin J. McNeil. Joined by Darin J. McNeil, a conservation biologist, we discuss at length his research on forest management and its impacts to both game and non-game bird species. Born and raised an outdoor enthusiast in… […]
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Catching up with Tyler Webster of the Birds, Booze and Buds podcast and Ben Brettingen of onX Hunt plus a Dogtra and onX Hunt giveaway. Joined by Tyler Webster of the Birds, Booze and Buds podcast and Ben Brettingen, wingshooting manager at onX Hunt, we catch up on bird dogs and upland hunting plus launch… […]
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A conversation on the recently unveiled Call of the Uplands national campaign for Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. Joined by Bob St. Pierre and David Bue, both of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, we explore the why and the how of the Call of the Uplands campaign. Complete with measurable goals and strategic initiatives to… […]
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A conversation on bird dogs, double guns and more with Gregg Elliot, writer and shotgun enthusiast, of dogsanddoubles.com. When it comes to double guns, Gregg Elliot is one of our favorite guests to have on the show. As a writer and shotgun enthusiast, Gregg is a wealth of knowledge and has plenty to share on… […]
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A conversation on upland bird taxidermy, quail hunting, bird dogs and more with Tony White of White Winged Artistry. Taxidermist and upland bird hunter, Tony White, joins the show to talk about the do’s and don’ts of upland bird taxidermy. Born and raised in the tradition of quail hunting and quail conservation, it’s no surprise… […]
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Discussing upland hunting in Kansas along with habitat restoration on a family farm with Brad Stefanoni. Biologist and frequent contributor to ProjectUpland.com, Brad Stefanoni, joins the show to talk upland hunting in Kansas. As a Kansas native and lifelong upland bird hunter, Brad has fond memories of chasing bobwhite quail, pheasant and prairie chickens in… […]
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A 13-year-old vizsla’s journey back to the uplands after a battle with cancer and a surgery that left him with three legs. Lifelong bird hunter and professional photographer, Rich Wong (aka @wisc_me_nord) joins the show to talk about his upland hunting story. As Rich recently shared in an article he wrote for Project Upland Magazine,… […]
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Talking Michigan upland hunting plus fictional tales of murder and mystery with author Charles McLravy. Novelist Charles McLravy aka Charles Cutter joins the show to talk about Michigan upland hunting and his series of legal thrillers. In addition to being an avid upland bird hunter and waterfowler, Charles served on the board of Pheasants Forever… […]
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Talking Pennsylvania upland bird hunting plus a grouse hunting trip to Michigan and more with Kyle Lindey of Gun Dog Box Part owner of Gun Dog Box, Kyle Lindey, joins the podcast to talk Pennsylvania upland bird hunting and more. We cover Kyle’s intro and background in upland hunting along with an out-of-state trip he… […]
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A journey into grouse hunting, bird dogs and art with West Virginia upland hunter Amanda Ballengee. Joined by Amanda Ballengee, artist and upland hunter, we discuss her journey into grouse hunting and bird dogs through family and now friends. Amanda was recently featured in the latest original film from Project Upland and Ruffed Grouse Society,… […]
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A recap of chasing South Dakota pheasants at Cronkhite Farm with Greg Cronkhite, owner of Dakota 283 Kennels. Joined by owner of Dakota 283, Greg Cronkhite, we discuss a recent hunt at Cronkhite Farm where we pursued South Dakota pheasants and sharptails. A former guest on the podcast (episode #79), we caught up with Greg… […]
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An update on the CZ USA Crowd-Sourced Shotgun, sage grouse hunting and much more with Zach Hein of CZ USA and Sam Stein, conservation ambassador for Wyoming Wildlife Federation. Joined by Marketing Communications Manager at CZ USA, Zach Hein and conservation ambassador at Wyoming Wildlife Federation, Sam Stein we update on our upland hunting seasons… […]
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A conversation covering pheasant hunting basics including cover, food and tactics with Tyler Webster. Joined by the host of the Birds, Booze and Buds Podcast, Tyler Webster we discuss pheasant hunting basics. Fresh off a pheasant hunting trip to South Dakota and due to requests from listeners, I chose Tyler Webster for this initial conversation… […]
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A conversation exploring her journey into upland hunting and bird dogs with the now editor and host of Hunting Dog Confidential magazine and podcast, Jennifer Wapenski. Joined by Jennifer Wapenski, regular contributor to Project Upland we explore how she entered the world of upland hunting and bird dogs in the not too distant past. We… […]
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A conversation exploring electronic hearing protection, hearing loss and the things upland bird hunters should consider about protecting their ears. Joined by Jack Homa, owner of Electronic Shooters Protection (ESP) we explore the world of electronic hearing protection and hearing loss. We discuss the technology ESP uses in its digital hearing protection to allow hunters… […]
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A conversation exploring the motivations, challenges and opportunities of new hunters with Mark Norquist of Modern Carnivore. Joined by Mark Norquist, founder of Modern Carnivore, we explore the world of new hunters while addressing the challenges and barriers to entry they often face. We discuss the Modern Carnivore platform and how it aims to educate,… […]
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A conversation exploring the newly released Garmin Alpha 200i, upland hunting within the Garmin ecosystem and more with Rehan Nana. Joined by marketing and sponsorship specialist for Garmin, Rehan Nana, we recap his recent grouse hunting trip to the northwoods before diving deep into the Garmin Alpha 200i along with other products and applications within… […]
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A conversation about mapping, scouting and tracking your upland hunts with onX hunt and Ben Brettingen. Joined by business development manager for onX Hunt, Ben Brettingen, we recap Ben’s upland hunting season to date and dive deep on the tools and features of onX maps. From the simple things like dropping waypoints and sharing pins… […]
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A conversation about DIY sharp-tailed grouse hunting and relishing October days in the ruffed grouse woods. Joined by friend and regular hunting partner, Ted Sommer, we discuss trip planning and hunting for sharp-tailed grouse. We reflect on our previous three annual trips to the prairies of North Dakota chasing birds on publicly accessible lands. In… […]
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A conversation about the history and development of Beretta shotguns and the lifestyle portrayed through the Beretta Gallery. Joined by Ian Harrison and Cory Mays, both of the respective New York and Texas Beretta Galleries, we discuss Beretta shotguns and the Beretta lifestyle. For nearly 500 years Beretta has developed and manufactured firearms. As the… […]
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A conversation about flushing dogs and grouse and woodcock hunting with podcast listener Paul Vosejpka. LISTEN on | Apple Podcast | Google Play | Spotify | Stitcher Paul Vosejpka, of Midland, Michigan joins the show to talk about grouse and woodcock hunting with flushing dogs. Accompanied by his labrador retrievers, Paul pursues grouse and woodcock… […]
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A conversation with the North American Grouse Partnership about prairie grouse conservation. LISTEN on | Apple Podcast | Google Play | Spotify | Stitcher Ted Koch and Jon Haufler of the North American Grouse Partnership (NAGP) join the show to talk all things prairie grouse. From prairie grouse ecology and lekking behavior to habitat needs… […]
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A conversation about Scout-N-Hunt mapping, ruffed grouse habitat, bird dogs and more with Ann Jandernoa. LISTEN on | Apple Podcast | Google Play | Spotify | Stitcher Promo Code | 10offSNH | Save 10% on all Scout-N-Hunt purchases Ann Jandernoa returns for our annual conversation about Scout-N-Hunt mapping, ruffed grouse habitat and bird dogs. This… […]
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RGS & AWS Staff Jon Steigerwaldt and Jared Elm along with RGS & AWS member, Simon Tiedge preview the upcoming hunting season, talk bird dogs, grouse habitat and more. LISTEN on | Apple Podcast | Google Play | Spotify | Stitcher With two former guests and a friend of the show the Project Upland Podcast… […]
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Ruben Mata of Quail Forever Ventura joins the show to talk California upland hunting and the latest Project Upland original film. LISTEN on | Apple Podcast | Google Play | Spotify | Stitcher As a California upland hunter, Ruben Mata spends most of his time chasing quail. Ever since we was a kid he had… […]
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Matt Davis of Final Rise joins the show to talk about the launch of his company and the release of the Final Rise Strap Vest system. LISTEN on | Apple Podcast | Google Play | Spotify | Stitcher The story of the Final Rise Strap Vest is a simple one. Founder Matt Davis, grew up… […]
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A conversation about upland bird taxidermy, field prep and care, bird dogs, upland hunting and more with Michael Pepi of Jonas Brothers Studios of New York. LISTEN on | Apple Podcast | Google Play | Spotify | Stitcher “If you’re ever down in Key West and you want to go check out house, there are… […]
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A conversation about finding, pursuing and flushing grouse with Labrador retrievers with brothers and Michigan natives Fritz and Ric Heller. The first thing we’re looking for is stem density and that’s not always one species of tree. The more diverse a cover is with the proper stem density, the further ahead we are. Fritz Heller… […]
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Achieving conservation work from capitol hill to a bird cover near you with Brent Rudolph of the Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society. LISTEN on | Apple Podcast | Google Play | Spotify | Stitcher As our (members) know, we can’t afford to lose out on an opportunity to impact habitat on the ground.… […]
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A closer look at the vintage shotgun restoration process with Doug Turnbull of Turnbull Restoration Co. LISTEN on | Apple Podcast | Google Play | Spotify | Stitcher Doug Turnbull has been in the gun business for decades. His shop specializes in restoring classic American firearms. From muzzle to buttstock, they can reproduce accurate and… […]
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A look into breeding and developing wild bird dogs with Jerry Kolter of Northwoods Bird Dogs. LISTEN on | Apple Podcast | Google Play | Spotify | Stitcher You shouldn’t have to be a great dog trainer to have a good bird dog, but you do need to have access to birds, wild birds in… […]
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Wingshooting course instructor Keith Coyle joins the show to talk about his recently launched virtual courses, Only Perfect Practice Makes Perfect. LISTEN on | Apple Podcast | Google Play | Spotify | Stitcher Former guest of the Project Upland Podcast (Episode #28), Keith Coyle recently launched a series of virtual courses, Only Perfect Practice Makes… […]
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Host of the UpChukar Podcast joins the show to talk bird dogs and chukar chasing. Host and creator of the UpChukar Podcast, Travis Warren joins the show to talk about his recent addition to the Project Upland Listen collective. Travis was a previous guest of the Project Upland Podcast on episode #30. For me, it… […]
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Crowd-sourced shotgun design with Project Upland and CZ-USA LISTEN on | Apple Podcast | Google Play | Spotify | Stitcher If you’re anything like us at Project Upland, you’ve likely pondered what it would be like to acquire your dream upland bird gun, or better yet, design it from the ground up. Well with the… […]
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Training and developing wild bird dogs in the western states with Ryan Mulcahy of Born To Run Kennels LISTEN on | Apple Podcast | Google Play | Spotify | Stitcher A calm mind and a clear mind going into a situation goes a long way. Ryan Mulcahy – Born To Run Kennels Ryan Mulcahy, owner… […]
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Puppy talk, grouse hunting and October day dreaming with Kellen Crow. Michigan native, grouse hunter and expectant puppy owner Kellen Crow joins the show to discuss expectations for summer training and the fall hunting season. With puppies on the way this summer for both of us, Kellen and I discuss the ups and downs of… […]
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D.C. Whitman Custom Gunsmithing joins us on Instagram live to answer your questions regarding shotgun fit, function, care and repair. Del Whitman of D.C. Whitman Custom Gunsmithing joined us on Instagram live to catch up and answer viewer questions regarding their shotguns. We learn about color case hardening, bespoke pump guns and shotgun cleaning techniques.… […]
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Celebrating 100 episodes of the Project Upland Podcast, we reflect on the 99 episodes that have made the podcast what it is today. On this special edition of the Project Upland Podcast, we take some time to look back on the first 99 episodes of the podcast. We highlight ten segments from ten different episodes… […]
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Discussing the birds that have helped define his life with Tim Flanigan on the Project Upland Podcast. Joined by Tim Flanigan, we discuss his recently released book, Grouse & Woodcock: The Birds of My Life. Equal parts work of art and treasure trove of knowledge, Tim’s stunning photography paired with his extensive experience pursuing and… […]
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Chasing Chukar with the Chukar Chasers on the Project Upland Podcast. Joined by Alec Garcia and Damon Booth of Chukar Chasers, we discuss the Nevada chukar hunting captured in the latest Project Upland original film, Chukar Chasers. Born out of passion for the pursuit and respect for the chase, Chukar Chasers has developed into more… […]
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Talking upland hunting vest design and a new product release with Hunt Redi. Joined by Heath Seiner and Jerrod Stewart of Hunt Redi, we discuss the story of how a couple of inspired upland bird hunters decided to design an upland vest to suit their needs in the field. Ultimately they developed a modular platform… […]
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A conversation about wingshooting, wildlife biology and three women that share a passion for both. In a long overdue episode of the Project Upland Podcast we are joined by our friends Meadow Kouffeld, Bailey Petersen and Heather Shaw. The three wildlife biologists and wingshooters possess a wealth of knowledge when it comes to understanding upland… […]
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Talking southeastern grouse hunting and Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation. John Culclasure is the southeastern states assistant director for Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF). He’s also an upland bird hunter, a setter guy and holds degrees in law and forestry. Naturally, John found his way into a position that allows him to draw on his education and his… […]
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Talking public lands, upland birds and Backcountry Hunters and Anglers. In our second of two podcasts recorded while at Pheasant Fest in Minneapolis, we sat down with Jason Meekhof, Matthew Lee and Mike Neiduski. All representatives of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers (BHA) in one way or another. Our conversation focused heavily on public lands, the… […]
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Talking ruffed grouse, timberdoodles and timber markets with the Ruffed Grouse Society. During a recent trip to Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin for a Wildlife Society meeting we caught up with some friends from the Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society (RGS/AWS) after an all day symposium focused on ruffed grouse. So the idea is working… […]
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Talking Pheasants Forever, Quail Forever and CZ-USA shotguns with Matt Hardinge and Zach Hein. Fresh off our trip to Pheasant Fest in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the next couple episodes of the Project Upland Podcast will feature conversation that occurred during our time there. On this episode we talk with Matt Hardinge of Pheasants Forever as well… […]
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Talking shotguns with Wes Lang and Giorgio Guerini. We’re always making our guns better. The last thing on the table that we discuss is cost. We start with the premise of what makes the gun better first. Wes Lang – President, Caesar Guerini USA With a name like Caesar Guerini, one might mistakenly assume that… […]
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Exploring field trials, bird dogs and The Gun Dog Notebook Podcast with Durrell Smith. I want him to get out there and stay out there. If I can get him over 250 yards consistently in front of the horse. At that point in time it’s between God, the birds and the dog, I’ve got nothing… […]
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Wyoming upland hunting and traveling wingshooting with Garhart Stephenson. Wyoming upland hunting, unconventional bird dogs and vintage side-by-side shotguns are just a few things that Garhart Stephenson enjoys, however they happen to be some of his very favorite. The Wyoming resident joins me on this episode of the Project Upland Podcast. God took pity on… […]
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Exploring the history and unique characteristics of the French Brittany. We want demons in the field and angels at home. Jeff Ruiter – Trinity Kennels Do you know the difference between a French Brittany and an American Brittany? Depending on who you ask, you’re likely to get varying answers. No matter your knowledge or interest… […]
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Reviewing 2019 and looking ahead to 2020 on the Project Upland Podcast. The final hours and minutes of 2019 are ticking away and with it comes the airing of the final 2019 episode of the Project Upland Podcast. 2019 brought with it a slate of new shows, guests, and destinations for the podcast and we… […]
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Exploring New Jersey upland hunting and Griffin & Howe on the Project Upland Podcast. Joel Penkala was raised on New Jersey upland hunting. While perhaps not the first state that comes to mind when you think of a multi-species upland bird hunt, Joel draws on his past and that of his father to tell the… […]
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A Dive Into the World of the Gordon Setter and Grouse Hunting For over 40 years, Stephen Faust has pursued upland bird hunting and the training of bird dogs with a passion. His passion and excitement are clear as day in any conversation with him including this episode of the Project Upland Podcast. Stephen recently… […]
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Dive into the world of forest conservation, ruffed grouse, and woodcock with the Ruffed Grouse Society. On a cold November day, the Project Upland Podcast traveled to Northern Wisconsin to spend some time afield with a pair of wildlife and ruffed grouse habitat professionals from the Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society. Joined by… […]
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In September, the Project Upland Podcast traveled to North Dakota during the course of filming one leg of the upcoming feature film, Public Grouse. After a few days spent walking the prairie in search of public land sharp-tailed grouse and Hungarian partridge, we sat down with our host, Tyler Webster of the Birds Booze and… […]
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An Interview with NAVHDA President Dave Trahan David Trahan is a New Hampshire native and owner of On-Point Kennels in Deerfield, New Hampshire. He has harnessed his passion for bird dogs by becoming a professional gun dog trainer and eventually breeder of Deutsch Kurzhaars. Trahan is also the current president of the North American Versatile… […]
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Talking bird dog training, the American Brittany, and the NAVHDA Invitational Rick Affuso is a New York native whose passion in life above all is the Brittany which he joins the Project Upland Podcast to chat with us about. With his office and home wallpapered with American Brittany paraphernalia and the awards his dogs have… […]
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Greg Cronkhite, founder and owner of Dakota 283 Kennels joins the Project Upland Podcast to talk all things upland hunting and bird dogs. Growing up a dogless bird hunter like myself, Greg and I have more in common than we even realized–including one of our favorite hockey teams. Greg’s background in bird hunting eventually found… […]
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So we were beginning to ask the question about quail habitat, we’re doing the best that we can to manage quail on these traditional sites, and then by accident essentially, on these grassland areas that are being managed with fire and grazing, quail are doing quite well. Perhaps what we’ve been doing is not the… […]
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Have you ever wondered what parallels there might be between shooting clay targets and wingshooting upland birds? Do you shoot sporting clays, trap or skeet in the off-season? Ever wonder what a world class shooter thinks about when he or she is hunting upland birds? It’s time to explore those ideas, wingshooting and more with… […]
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“As you get into the second and third week of October, you need to start looking for dense shrub components that could be the under-story of a canopy . . . a lot of younger cuts don’t have it.” Ann Jandernoa – Northwind Enterprises Where are the best places to look for grouse during midday… […]
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Do you know if your shotgun fits you? Do you know how to decipher the common measurements and dimensions of your shotgun? Joined by Del Whitman of D.C. Whitman Custom Gunsmithing, we discuss basic and advanced gun fitting concepts. Del walks us through the gun fit process and compares and contrasts the fit of my… […]
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What flushing dogs and pointing breeds do you recommend? How does one decipher the pedigree of a hunting dog? Can you walk me through your process for training steadiness? Squeaky toys, yay or nay? What are the toughest things about running a kennel? What is the best way to get my pup excited about retrieving?… […]
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“Get to know the habitat where sharptails exist here in Wisconsin because it’s very unique . . . this is about more than sharp-tailed grouse. These barrens habitats in Wisconsin are of global significance.” | Mark Witecha – Wisconsin DNR Although the sharp-tailed grouse may not be the first grouse species that comes to mind… […]
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“We always have an eye on the end game which is to have a grouse dog that wants to be with you, listens and complies when given a command, and attacks the cover with gusto in search of birds.” | Craig Doherty – Wild Apple Kennel In his latest book Building A Grouse Dog, Craig… […]
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Forester, conservationist, and upland hunter, Kevin Sheppard of the American Bird Conservancy lives and breathes a conservation lifestyle. While many of us upland hunters are conservation-minded and do our best to appreciate what is necessary to sustain habitat and wildlife, there are those who take it a step further. Kevin Sheppard, Golden-winged Warbler Private Lands… […]
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Long before there was Project Upland, there was Bird Dogs Afield. Today the upland hunting scene is rich and ever-expanding with quality bird hunting and bird dog content. A mosaic, if you will, of different perspectives and different characters, all of which help to make up a small part of the upland hunting community as… […]
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Could this latest iteration of Fox shotguns live up to the name of the A.H. Fox Company? When Savage Arms released the Fox A Grade in 2017 they released a gun from a long line of guns that some might argue was broken a long time ago. Still, the new gun bears the Fox name… […]
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The sharp tailed grouse once inhabited the mountain valley ranges of western Montana. Today it does not, but that could change in the near future. Thanks to recent forensic findings, the reintroduction of sharp-tailed grouse to western Montana has become a much more realistic possibility, and Ben Deeble, of the Big Sky Upland Bird Association… […]
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Get an inside look at the future of the Ruffed Grouse Society with the new President and CEO Ben Jones. How well do you know the leader of the Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society? Ben Jones, President and CEO of the Ruffed Grouse Society, joins the Project Upland Podcast to tell his story… […]
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A jump-off point to some of the finest upland bird hunting in Wyoming, Lander was recently the epicenter of bird hunting enthusiasm as it played host to the inaugural Films of the Feathered event. The Project Upland Podcast heads to Lander Wyoming and meets up with the Wyoming Wildlife Federation (WWF). Joined by Sam Stein,… […]
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What might you learn from an 86-year-old upland bird hunting icon? Tune in to find out! Ben Williams is a revered bird hunting author, columnist and photographer. His writing and photography have been featured in countless publications for decades. Ben is about as knowledgeable as they come on upland bird hunting. A Montana resident for… […]
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Ron Kendall Jr. of QuailSafe shares his experience with the bobwhite quail and brings us up to speed on what we know about this threat and what individuals and organizations are doing about it. How could a native bird so adept at survival fall into peril so quickly? Wild fluctuations and severe drops in overall… […]
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We explore the world of shot shell technology and more with Federal Ammunition on this episode of the Project Upland Podcast. Do you know how gauge, velocity and shot size affect your shotgun’s patterning efficiency? What about how manufacturers test for pattern efficiency and develop new shotshell loads? Joined by Ryan Bronson (director of conservation… […]
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Joined by Andy Duffy, champion competitive shooter and world renowned shooting instructor, we discuss the mechanics of and necessary components to better shooting. Want to improve your wingshooting? Can you answer these questions: How important is gun fit, really? What role does your vision play in the shooting process? How can you program your subconscious… […]
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Learning to use an e-collar to train your bird dog? This is a must listen before you get started. How well do you truly know how to use remote training collars? How to select the correct stimulation level, for example? What about when to use stimulation and when not to? Better yet, do you actually… […]
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From quail and pheasant in Kansas, all the way to chukar and Hungarian partridge in Montana, Morgan Mason walks us through his journey to becoming an upland bird hunter and an associate editor at MeatEater, Inc. From the GSPs of his younger days to his now 1-year-old wirehaired pointing griffon, Morgan shares with us the… […]
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Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s Bird Dogs For Habitat campaign challenges upland hunters to cast a vote and make a donation on behalf of their favorite bird dog breed. What’s your favorite bird dog breed? All tax-deductible donations support Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s wildlife habitat conservation mission – and the places where bird dogs… […]
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Dustin is a veterinarian, upland bird hunter and passionate educator when it comes to field first aid for our bird dogs. Do you know what to do if your dog gets cut on a barbed-wire fence? What if your dog is showing signs of hypoglycemia, hypothermia or overheating? These are just a couple of the… […]
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When it comes to setters, Kyle Warren, owner of Paint River Llewellins, has loads to share. Do you know the difference between a Llewellin setter and an English setter? Or the difference between a tracking dog and a true dog? He’s been training dogs and hunting upland birds for decades. Through his breeding program he… […]
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When it comes to wild game cooking, Hank Shaw of Hunter, Angler, Gardener, Cook is, and absolutely should be, one of the few names that comes to mind without fail. What do hunting, gathering and cooking all have in common? Right answer — they’re all things we love talking to Hank Shaw about! Have you ever… […]
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When it comes to outdoor gear and the outdoor lifestyle, if the Orvis Company doesn’t come to mind, you should probably think again! Orvis has been an outdoor lifestyle brand since before lifestyle brands were cool and they remain at the forefront of the industry today. Last week I caught up with our guest, Reid… […]
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A look into bobwhite quail conservation with the South Carolina Bobwhite Initiative. Although the bobwhite quail has seen better days in South Carolina, this iconic bird is fighting back and remains symbolic to Southern bird hunters. Fortunately for the Gentleman Bob, the passion of upland bird hunters and conservationists alike has them fighting together for… […]
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Iowa, Alaska, Louisiana and Minnesota: what do they all have in common? They’re all part of part of Ashley Peters’ journey into becoming an upland bird hunter. On this episode of the Project Upland Podcast, we explore the upland hunting story of Ashley Peters, communications manager for Audubon Minnesota. Want to learn more about about… […]
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On this episode of the Project Upland Podcast, I’m joined by Mike Neiduski, North Carolina upland bird hunter and NAVHDA judge. Mike joins the show to talk about his upland hunting story, his involvement with NAVHDA and upland bird hunting in North Carolina. During our conversation Mike and I start with a recap of the… […]
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On this episode of the Project Upland Podcast I’m joined by Dr. Erik Blomberg, Assistant Professor of Wildlife Ecology at the University of Maine. Erik joins the show to talk about his personal upland hunting story and the Eastern Woodcock Migration Research Cooperative (EWMRC). During our conversation, Erik and I start with a bit of… […]
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On this episode of the Project Upland Podcast, I’m joined by Gregg Elliot of dogsanddoubles.com. Gregg and I talk about his 2018 upland bird hunting season, good deals in the gun market and how to buy your first vintage side-by-side. During our conversation Gregg and I start with a recap of his 2018 upland bird… […]
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Catch an interview with Wingshooting USA host Scott Linden covering everything from the future of upland hunting to bird dogs. On this episode of the Project Upland Podcast, I’m joined by Scott Linden, upland bird hunter and host of the TV Show, Wingshooting USA. Scott and I talk about his upland hunting story and his… […]
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I’m joined by Matt Soberg, upland bird hunter and editor of Covey Rise magazine. Matt and I talk about his upland hunting story, his outdoor industry publishing work and much more. During our conversation Matt and I start with a brief season recap and a hunting report. We share some upland bird hunting stories as… […]
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I’m joined by Sabin Adams, creator of The Bird Tales and Habitat Restoration Specialist for Pheasants Forever. Sabin and I talk about his upland hunting story, the work that he does for Pheasants Forever, and his upland hunting video log series titled, The Bird Tales. During our conversation Sabin and I start with a bit… […]
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On this episode of the Project Upland Podcast, I’m joined by Mark Parman, author and grouse and woodcock hunting aficionado from Wisconsin. Mark and I talk about his upland hunting story, how he fell in love with grouse and woodcock hunting, the books he’s authored and a whole lot more. During our conversation Mark and… […]
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On this episode of the Project Upland Podcast, I’m joined by A.J. DeRosa and Chet Hervey of Northwoods Collective. A.J. and Chet talk with me about the one year anniversary of the Project Upland Podcast, the upcoming ‘Issue Zero’ of the Project Upland Magazine, the future of Project Upland and a whole lot more. During… […]
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On this episode of the Project Upland Podcast, I’m joined by Brandon Moss, fourth-generation Montana upland bird hunter and dog trainer. Brandon joins the podcast to talk about a recent sage grouse hunt in Montana that will be featured in an upcoming Project Upland film in partnership with On X. During our conversation, we discuss… […]
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On this episode of the Project Upland Podcast, I’m joined by Ann Jandernoa, owner of Northwind Enterprises as well as breeder and trainer of English setters. Ann joins the podcast to talk about the outlook for the 2018 ruffed grouse hunting season as well as her grouse and woodcock hunting habitat maps, including the latest… […]
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Jim McCann joins the podcast to talk about his passion for upland hunting in the interior of Alaska as well as his love for bird dogs, shotguns and wild places. On this episode, I’m joined by Jim McCann, author, photographer and Alaska upland hunter. During our conversation we talk about a number of Jim’s Alaskan… […]
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Doug Stewart joins the podcast to talk about his passion for side by side shotguns as well as wingshooting and upland hunting. On this episode of the Project Upland Podcast, I am joined by Doug Stewart, author of the recently released book “The Traditional Side by Side: King of the Upland Bird Guns.” During our… […]
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On this episode of the Project Upland Podcast, I am joined by John Zeman, a Minnesota-based upland hunter and self-described amateur dog trainer. John joins the podcast to talk about his passion for upland hunting as well as training and handling his string of five German shorthaired pointers. During our conversation we talk about how… […]
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On this episode of the Project Upland Podcast, I am joined by Dr. Kristina Mott — veterinarian, upland hunter and breeder and trainer of German Shorthaired Pointers and Duck Tolling Retrievers. Kristina joins the podcast to talk about her love of caring for, breeding and training bird dogs as well as her passion for upland bird hunting.… […]
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On this episode of the Project Upland Podcast, I am joined by Bob St. Pierre, Vice President of Marketing and Communications for Pheasants and Quail Forever. Bob joins the podcast to talk about his love for upland bird hunting and his passion for exploring and conserving wild places. Our conversation on Bob’s upland story includes… […]
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On this episode of the Project Upland Podcast, I am joined by Andrew Wayment, author and Idaho upland bird hunter. Andrew joins the podcast to talk about his upland bird hunting adventures in Idaho as well as the upcoming release of his latest book, Idaho Ruffed Grouse Hunting: The Heartbeat of the Woods. Andrew and… […]
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In this episode of the Project Upland Podcast we talk about ruffed grouse drumming survey results, West Nile virus and a proposed change to the season length in Wisconsin with upland wildlife ecologist for the Wisconsin DNR, Mark Witecha. It’s that time of year again and the ruffed grouse drumming count surveys have been released… […]
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On this week’s episode of the Project Upland Podcast, we talk about training bird dogs and hunting upland birds in Kansas with J.C. Bosch of No Limits Kennels. J.C. grew up in the heart of Kansas near Wichita where he developed a love for dogs and eventually upland bird hunting. Training dogs came natural to… […]
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On this week’s episode of the Project Upland Podcast, I was joined by Jason Curtis, a grouse and woodcock hunting guide from the Canadian province of New Brunswick. Jason has spent a lifetime in the grouse and woodcock covers of the far north along the Miramichi River. During the spring and summer Jason is a… […]
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On this episode of the Project Upland Podcast, Travis Warren of the Upchukar podcast joins the show to talk about chasing chukar, bird dogs, and wingshooting across Nevada. Our conversation covers Travis’ intro to upland hunting and his journey and development as an outdoorsman. Travis’ passion for wingshooting runs deep as does his love of bird dogs.… […]
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On this week’s episode of the Project Upland Podcast we are joined by Jerry Kolter of Northwoods Bird Dogs. Jerry has been hunting with, training and breeding English setters and pointers for decades. Jerry, along with his wife, Betsy, owns and operates Northwoods Bird Dogs in Sandstone, Minn. On today’s show Jerry and I discuss… […]
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On this week’s episode of the Project Upland Podcast, Keith Coyle, professional shooting instructor, joins the show to help improve your wingshooting! Keith has been an internationally renowned professional shooting coach and gun fitter for more than 25 years. During our conversation we talk about how Keith got his start as a shooting coach and explore… […]
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On this edition of the Project Upland Podcast we talk about hunting scaled quail in west Texas with Ryan O’Shaughnessy of West Texas Quail Outfitters. Ryan is the owner and operator of West Texas Quail Outfitters where he provides fully guided quail hunts in West Texas. Our conversation covers Ryan’s upland hunting story, how he… […]
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On this week’s episode of the Project Upland Podcast, Jon Hubble joins the show to talk about upland bird hunting in Texas and introducing his son to the outdoors. Jon hunts upland birds behind his English setter and English cocker in east Texas. He started an Instagram account (@wingbeatsandlittlefeet) to document his adventures — including the satisfaction… […]
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On this week’s episode of the Project Upland Podcast, an avid upland bird hunter from California, Robert Jones, joins the show to talk about hunting quail, pheasant, chukar, grouse and woodcock across the country. Robert lives in California where he hunts a variety of species of upland birds with his springer spaniel and English setter. Robert… […]
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On this week’s episode of the Project Upland Podcast, Wess Larabee joins the show to talk about Western wingshooting and planning upland hunting trips. Wess lives with his family in New Castle, Wyo. His home is only his basecamp, however, as he regularly plans extended upland hunting trips throughout each fall that draw him to a… […]
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On this week’s episode of the Project Upland Podcast, Matt Breuer, owner and operator of Northcountry Guide Service and board member of the Minnesota Sharp-Tailed Grouse Society joins the show to talk upland bird hunting. Matt Breuer grew up hunting ruffed and sharp-tailed grouse in northern Minnesota. Matt’s passion for upland hunting burns as bright today as… […]
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Art Wheaton, outdoor writer and author of Grouse Country: Gunning with the Old Pats Society On this week’s episode of the Project Upland Podcast, Art Wheaton, lifelong upland bird hunter, Maine resident, and author of the recently-released Grouse Country: Gunning with the Old Pats Society joins the show. During our conversation, Art and I discuss… […]
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To listen to part one of our conversation with Gregg Elliot check out Episode #18 of the Project Upland Podcast here. On this week’s episode of the Project Upland Podcast, we caught up with Gregg Elliot of dogsanddoubles.com as he was just finishing up the Safari Club International show in Las Vegas. We chatted with Gregg about the SCI… […]
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On this week’s episode of the Project Upland Podcast, Jerry Havel joins the show to talk about Pineridge Grouse Camp as well as to announce the official Pineridge Grouse Camp guided hunt giveaway. Jerry Havel is the owner and operator of Pineridge Grouse Camp located in Northern Minnesota. He’s a passionate upland bird hunter, lifelong… […]
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On this week’s episode of the Project Upland Podcast, Emily Stewart, Director of Sales and Marketing at ShotKam joins the show to talk about an innovative new gadget in the shotgunning and shooting world. Our conversation with Emily takes us from upland hunting and sporting clays to innovating and developing Shotkam in the shotgun industry.… […]
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On this week’s episode of the Project Upland Podcast, Gregg Elliot of dogsanddoubles.com joins the show to talk about upland hunting, bird dogs, vintage gun buying, and much more. In this episode, Gregg and I chat about his beginnings in upland hunting, his English Pointers and how he picked up his interest for vintage double guns. We also begin… […]
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On this week’s episode of the Project Upland Podcast, we are joined by Del Whitman of D.C. Whitman Custom Gunsmithing. Del Whitman is a custom gunsmith and a skilled craftsman. His knowledge of shotguns, gunsmithing, stock making, and vintage gun buying is incredible. Our conversation covers a broad spectrum of gunsmithing topics of interest to… […]
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On this week’s episode of the Project Upland Podcast Fred Bohm, owner and operator of Sage and Braker Mercantile, joins the show to talk about building his company as well as upland hunting the western United States. For more on Sage And Braker check out the company website at sageandbraker.com Sage & Braker Mission: When you’re… […]
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On this week’s episode of the Project Upland Podcast, President and CEO of the Thedore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, Whit Fosburgh, joins us. Whit Fosburgh entered the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership in June 2010. Before working at the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, Fosburgh spent fifteen years growing the organization Trout Unlimited into a conservation powerhouse. Fosburgh additionally… […]
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On this week’s episode of the Project Upland Podcast, Patrick Flanagan of Border To Border Outfitters joins us. Border To Border Outfitters is an upland hunting guide service that offers hunts—literally—from border to border. Whether it’s ruffed grouse and woodcock in northern Minnesota or quail in southern Arizona, Patrick has you covered. Pat is an upland… […]
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On this week’s episode of the Project Upland podcast Steve Snell of Gun Dog Supply joins the show to talk about hunting season, the history of Gun Dog Supply, gear, gear, and more gear! Steve Snell is President and part-owner of Gun Dog Supply. He’s also a passionate upland hunter, a bird dog man, lover of… […]
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On this week’s episode of the show we are joined by Fritz Heller, Michigan resident and ruffed grouse enthusiast. Fritz recently published an article on ProjectUpland.com, which was the focal point of our conversation, titled The Art Of Ruffed Grouse Hunting With Flushing Dogs. Fritz is an active member of the Ruffed Grouse Society, and has been… […]
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On this week’s episode of the Project Upland Podcast, I was joined by Aaron and Adam Regier, two of the three brothers that founded and operate the upland hunting lifestyle brand Modern Wild. Project Upland released its latest film, Timber Rocket, which not only featured the boys from Modern Wild, but was also a collaboration… […]
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On this week’s episode of the Project Upland Podcast, Bob McMichael, Idaho resident, chukar hunting enthusiast, and owner of culturechukar.com joins the show to talk all things chukar hunting. Bob provides us a crash course, AKA chukar hunting 101, which is fitting since his profession is teaching. We talked at length about his experiences chukar hunting, from the very beginnings… […]
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On this week’s episode of the Project Upland Podcast, Scott Johnson joins the show to talk about his bird van odyssey with his dog Watson! Scott Johnson is an upland bird hunter from Duluth, Minnesota. This year, Scott decided that he and Watson would take their favorite pastime to the next level. He left his job to… […]
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On this week’s episode of the show, we are joined by Ann Jandernoa, owner of Northwind Enterprises. Ann joins the show to talk specifically about late season ruffed grouse hunting. We cover all things from birds to habitat, conditions, logging, trapping, bird dogs, and much much more. Enjoy the show on Northwind Enterprises! About Northwind… […]
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On this week’s episode of the show Tyler Webster, upland hunter and host of the Birds, Booze and Buds podcast joins us to talk about upland hunting North Dakota as well as hosting his own podcast. Tyler has been upland hunting North Dakota for 25+ years and has a wealth of experience hunting the fields… […]
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On this week’s episode of the Project Upland Podcast, Northwoods’r Garrett Mikrut talks about his 2017 upland hunting season. Specifically, about a recent trip he took to Montana. Garrett Mikrut is an upland hunter before anything else, second only to being a family man. He lives and breathes upland hunting year round. His passion for… […]
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On this week’s edition of the Project Upland Podcast, Jared Wiklund, public relations manager at Pheasants Forever joins the show. We talk about Pheasants Forever and the upcoming pheasant hunting season. Jared has been with Pheasants Forever for nearly a decade. His knowledge of the organization, along with its current state of affairs, is extensive. Jared… […]
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On this week’s episode Matt Seidel joins us, Product Manager at onX Hunt. We delve deeply into the world of onX Hunt, a digital mapping platform built for the outdoors person. Matt and I discuss the different products offered by onX Hunt as well as the specifics of each offering. We explore how this digital mapping platform can… […]
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The Project Upland Podcast is back with episode two this week. On this week’s episode of the Project Upland Podcast, host Nick Larson is joined by Brandon Smith of Wisconsin and the film Camp Thunderbird. Brandon is not only an upland bird hunter but a skilled craftsman and woodworker as well. On this episode we talk… […]
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