Joined by author and dog trainer, George DeCosta, we discuss the release of his latest book, Tales with Tails: From the Heart of a Man Who Loves Life and Bird Dogs. Show Highlights: The season opener is nearly upon us! Tuning up on the sporting clays course Missing birds over young dogs Wildfire impacts in the west this year Inspiration courtesy of Gene Hill One way to work with a dog hunting for itself Instant pot chukar and sharp-tailed grouse recipes Thoughts on upland shotguns and ammo First aid kits and other items to have in the truck kit Compressed Air Duster Advice on taking young dogs afield this fall Watch out for blue-green algae READ | Tales with Tails by George DeCosta LISTEN | Episode #170 of Birdshot Podcast with George DeCosta SUPPORT | patreon.com/birdshot Follow us | @birdshot.podcast Use Promo Code | BSP20 to save 20% with onX Hunt Use Promo Code | BSP15 to save 15% on Marshwear Clothing Use Promo Code | BSP10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes The Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt, Final Rise and Upland Gun Company Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joined by author and host of the Orvis Hunting and Shooting podcast, Reid Bryant, we discuss the upcoming reprinting of the Orvis Guide to Upland Hunting in paperback. Show Highlights: Staying focused amidst a world of distractions Writing and creating from a place of inspiration versus being “productive” Who would be a dream guest on your podcast both past and present? Ben Williams philosophies on developing a Bird Dog Some highlights from Reid’s hunting season last year Favorite upland shotgun(s) at the moment The Orvis Guide to Upland Hunting PRE-ORDER | The Orvis Guide to Upland Hunting LISTEN | Episode #182 of Birdshot Podcast with Reid Bryant SUPPORT | patreon.com/birdshot Follow us | @birdshot.podcast Use Promo Code | BSP20 to save 20% with onX Hunt Use Promo Code | BSP15 to save 15% on Marshwear Clothing Use Promo Code | BSP10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes The Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt, Final Rise and Upland Gun Company Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we share a conversation from the recently launched Ugly Dog Podcast with host Mike Neiduski and guest Nick Larson on upland hunting, bird dogs, shotguns and more. Show Highlights: About the Birdshot Podcast The spark aka the ruffed grouse Rituals, hunting trips and hunting close to home Hartley’s cruciate ligament injury - out for the season Old dogs with lots of bird contacts Comparing Nick’s English setters Bird dogs working wild birds The Ugly Dog Podcast Lightning Round aka “a rolling plains thunderstorm” FOLLOW | @uglydoghuntingco LISTEN | to the Ugly Dog Podcast GEAR UP | at Ugly Dog Hunting Company SUPPORT | patreon.com/birdshot Follow us | @birdshot.podcast Use Promo Code | BSP20 to save 20% with onX Hunt Use Promo Code | BSP15 to save 15% on Marshwear Clothing Use Promo Code | BSP10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes The Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt, Final Rise and Upland Gun Company Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Become a Patreon Support | patreon.com/birdshot Follow us | @birdshot.podcast Use Promo Code | BSP20 to save 20% with onX Hunt The Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt, Final Rise and Upland Gun Company Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Instagram | @tailgatetales Watch | The Hard Way Become a Patreon Support | patreon.com/birdshot Follow us | @birdshot.podcast Use Promo Code | BSP20 to save 20% with onX Hunt The Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt, Final Rise and Upland Gun Company Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Become a Patreon Support | patreon.com/birdshot Follow us | @birdshot.podcast Use Promo Code | BSP20 to save 20% with onX Hunt The Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt, Final Rise and Upland Gun Company Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Contact | glenb@ruffedgrousesociety.org Act Now | North American Grassland Conservation Act Become a Patreon Support | patreon.com/birdshot Follow us | @birdshot.podcast Use Promo Code | BSP20 to save 20% with onX Hunt The Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt, Final Rise and Upland Gun Company Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. To listen to the entire conversation and gain access to all other benefits like Birdshot Podcast swag, monthly giveaways, discounts and more you can become a Patreon supporter at patreon.com/birdshot Follow us | @birdshot.podcast Use Promo Code | BSP20 to save 20% with onX Hunt The Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt and Final Rise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Instagram | @reid617 Read | www.reidbryant.com Become a Patreon Support | patreon.com/birdshot Follow us | @birdshot.podcast Use Promo Code | BSP20 to save 20% with onX Hunt The Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt and Final Rise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Instagram | @theuplandrookiepodcast and @upland_britts Become a Patreon Support | patreon.com/birdshot Follow us | @birdshot.podcast Use Promo Code | BSP20 to save 20% with onX Hunt The Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt and Final Rise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Instagram | @na_grouse_partnership Become a Patreon Support | patreon.com/birdshot Follow us | @birdshot.podcast Use Promo Code | BSP20 to save 20% with onX Hunt The Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt and Final Rise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Instagram | @grouseweims Become a Patreon Support | patreon.com/birdshot Follow us | @birdshot.podcast Use Promo Code | BSP20 to save 20% with onX Hunt The Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt and Final Rise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ted Clark of End Mark Guide Service joins the show to discuss becoming a Maine guide, grouse hunting in Maine and more. Show Highlights: Becoming a Maine guide Land access in Maine Grouse and woodcock habitat in Maine The importance of working forests Being a grouse hunting guide Tune in to this episode of the Birdshot Podcast for a conversation with Ted Clark of Endmark Guide Service, on being a grouse hunting guide, the North Maine Woods and more. Facebook | End Mark Guide Service Instagram | @endmark_guide_service Become a Patreon Support | patreon.com/birdshot Follow us | @birdshot.podcast Use Promo Code | BSP20 to save 20% with onX Hunt The Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt and Final Rise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we are joined by Scott Trulock of Trulock Chokes to discuss all things choke tubes, constriction, patterning and more. Show Highlights: Trulock Chokes: where it all began What is a choke tube and what does it do? What characteristics does a quality choke tube have? Variations in choke tubes and method of constriction How to pattern and evaluate your shotgun and choke tube Analyzing your shotgun pattern on paper Variation in shot types: soft lead, high antimony lead, TSS, and steel Precision Hunter Choke Tubes - Save 10% with code BSP10 FOLLOW | @trulockchokes SUPPORT | patreon.com/birdshot Follow us | @birdshot.podcast Use Promo Code | BSP20 to save 20% with onX Hunt Use Promo Code | BSP15 to save 15% on Marshwear Clothing Use Promo Code | BSP10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes The Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt, Final Rise and Upland Gun Company Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Del Whitman of D.C Whitman joins the show once again to discuss patterning your shotgun, what to look for and what we can learn from it. Show Highlights: Hunting season recap with Del Roll crimping versus fold crimping and more reloading talk Payload, pattern density, velocity and more To square load or not? Things to consider on your ideal upland gun Tune in to this episode of the Birdshot Podcast for a conversation with Del Whitman, wingshooting, patterning, ballistics and more. Win A Gun Fitting Session with Del Whitman courtesy of Upland Gun Company: Email me at nick@birdshotpodcast.com with subject line “Gun Fit” Facebook | D.C. Whitman Custom Gunsmithing Instagram | @upland_gunsmith Become a Patreon Support | patreon.com/birdshot Follow us | @birdshot.podcast Use Promo Code | BSP20 to save 20% with onX Hunt The Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt and Final Rise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-Founders of Wings of Valor Lodge, Bruce Weller and United States Marine Corps Veteran Sean Adams, join the show to discuss their mission to serve and support veterans. Show Highlights: The origin of Wings of Valor Lodge Providing a way to support veterans through shared passions Making an impact through empowering independence How you can contribute to the mission The future of Wings of Valor Lodge Tune in to this episode of the Birdshot Podcast for a conversation with Bruce Weller and Sean Adams of Wings of Valor Lodge. “Our Story” | Wings of Valor Lodge Support the Mission | Buy A Brick Become a Patreon Support | patreon.com/birdshot Follow us | @birdshot.podcast Use Promo Code | BSP20 to save 20% with onX Hunt The Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt and Final Rise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Owner and Founder of Final Rise, Matt Davis, joins the show to discuss spring turkey hunts, fall bird hunting and of course everything new with Final Rise. Show Highlights: SAVE $30 on any Final Rise vest system until June 5th with promo code: BIRDSHOT  Matt’s spring turkey hunting adventures Reflecting on upland hunting 2021 A new warehouse and a new vest for Final Rise What’s on the horizon for Final Rise Tune in to this episode of the Birdshot Podcast for a conversation with Matt Davis of Final Rise. Instagram | @final.rise Become a Patreon Support | patreon.com/birdshot Follow us | @birdshot.podcast Use Promo Code | BSP20 to save 20% with onX Hunt The Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt and Final Rise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Avid western upland hunter, Levi Day, joins the show to discuss chasing chukars, his dogs, gear, shotguns and more. Show Highlights: Levi’s intro to upland hunting and bird dogs Where to find chukars and what to do when you do Analyzing habitat, topography and more Hungarian partridge and sharptail grouse Shotguns, shot size and gear for chukar hunting Tune in to this episode of the Birdshot Podcast for a conversation with Levi Day on chukar hunting. Instagram | @backcountrylevi Become a Patreon Support | patreon.com/birdshot Follow us | @birdshot.podcast Use Promo Code | BSP20 to save 20% with onX Hunt The Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt and Final Rise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host of The Gun Room Podcast, Joel Penkala, joins the show to discuss upland hunting in the eastern US, his favorite shotguns and more. Show Highlights: Trail cameras and ruffed grouse drumming logs Ruffed grouse in New Jersey? Joel’s latest estate sale shotgun finds… Upland hunting in the eastern US The latest season on The Gun Room Podcast Tune in to this episode of the Birdshot Podcast for a conversation with Joel Penkala on upland hunting, shotguns and The Gun Room Podcast. Instagram | @woodsbum Become a Patreon Support | patreon.com/birdshot Follow us | @birdshot.podcast Use Promo Code | BSP20 to save 20% with onX Hunt The Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt and Final Rise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Minnesota based bird hunter and photographer joins the show to talk about bird dogs and turkey hunting. Show Highlights: Levi’s 2021 upland hunting season recap First trip upland hunting the prairie A lifelong passion for turkeys Turkey in Minnesota Basic turkey calling and tactics Tune in to this episode of the Birdshot Podcast for a conversation with Levi Glines on upland bird and turkey hunting. Instagram | @levi.glines Become a Patreon Support | patreon.com/birdshot Follow us | @birdshot.podcast Use Promo Code | BSP20 to save 20% with onX Hunt The Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt and Final Rise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dog trainer and hunting guide, Matty Rawlinson of Heritage Gun Dogs, joins the show to discuss western upland hunting and his pointing and flushing dogs. Show Highlights: Hunting sharptail grouse How Matty utilizes his pointing and flushing dogs Spaniel field trials Finding sharptails versus Hungarian partridge Developing pointing and flushing dogs Tune in to this episode of the Birdshot Podcast for a conversation with Matty Rawlinson of Heritage Dun Dogs on western wingshooting, pointing and flushing dogs. Instagram | @ovwingshooting Contact | matty@heritagegundogs.com Learn More | owensvalleywingshooting.com Become a Patreon Support | patreon.com/birdshot Follow us | @birdshot.podcast Use Promo Code | BSP20 to save 20% with onX Hunt The Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt and Final Rise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author of Tips and Tales On Training Your Bird Dog, George DeCosta, joins the show to discuss his love for bird dogs and upland hunting. Show Highlights: Tips and Tales On Training Your Bird Dog the book George’s bird dog training philosophy From Hawaii to Idaho, George’s upland story Improving your relationship with your best friend and hunting partner Bird dog development and training tips Tune in to this episode of the Birdshot Podcast for a conversation with George DeCosta, author of Tips and Tales on Training Your Bird Dog. Watch | George DeCosta and The Hunting Griffs Read | Tips and Tales On Training Your Bird Dog Learn More | huntinggriff.com Become a Patreon Support | patreon.com/birdshot Follow us | @birdshot.podcast Use Promo Code | BSP20 to save 20% with onX Hunt The Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt and Final Rise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Previewing DrahtFest, a dog-centric celebration that combines the 52nd VDD-Group North America’s Annual Meeting with fun and engaging activities, special guests and more. Show Highlights: Deutsch Drahthaars 101 Lyndon’s intro to and journey in upland hunting DrahtFest 2022 the event Lyndon’s shotgun instruction with Chris Batha A little bit of rock and roll…? Tune in to this episode of the Birdshot Podcast for a conversation on DrahtFest with Lyndon Roeller of VDD-Group North American. Learn More | DrahtFest 2022 Learn More| Verein Deutsch Drahthaar Group North America Instagram | @diesel.vom.brosius Become a Patreon Support | patreon.com/birdshot Follow us | @birdshot.podcast Use Promo Code | BSP20 to save 20% with onX Hunt The Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt, Upland Institute, Eukanuba Sporting Dog and Upland Gun Company Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Show Highlights: Grasslands, prairies, savannahs, bogs, barrens and more! The history of southeastern grasslands Grassland benefits to game birds and other wildlife Challenges and opportunities facing southeastern grasslands Upland hunting adventures with Jeremy Tune in to this episode of the Birdshot Podcast for a conversation on grassland restoration in the southeast with Jeremy French of Quail Forever. Contact | jfrench@quailforever.org Learn More | Southeastern Grasslands Initiative Watch | Save Southeastern Grasslands Facebook | Southeastern Grasslands Become a Patreon Support | patreon.com/birdshot Follow us | @birdshot.podcast Use Promo Code | BSP20 to save 20% with onX Hunt The Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt, Upland Institute, Eukanuba Sporting Dog and Upland Gun Company Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we welcome Craig Doherty, author of Building a Grouse Dog, back to the show to discuss choosing the right bird dog for you, developing bird dogs and more. Show Highlights: Craig’s column in Pointing Dog Journal Wild Apple Kennel Bob Wehle and Elhew Pointers Beech trees and other New England Grouse cover notes First year puppy expectations Building a Grouse Dog by Craig Doherty Craig’s top breed recommendations and why Letting the breeder match you to your puppy Books: Big Red, Irish Red and Outlaw Red by Jim Kjelgaard More Books: Wing & Shot and Snakefoot by Bob Wehle And One More Book: Partridge Rambles and Partridge Adventures by William Claflin LISTEN | Episode #72 with Craig Doherty and Episode #31 with Jason Curtis on hunting in New Brunswick VOLUNTEER | Prairie Creek WMA: Koester Prairie Hands-On Habitat Workdays REGISTER | Midwest Double Gun Classic SUPPORT | patreon.com/birdshot Follow us | @birdshot.podcast Use Promo Code | BSP20 to save 20% with onX Hunt Use Promo Code | BSP15 to save 15% on Marshwear Clothing Use Promo Code | BSP10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes The Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt, Final Rise and Upland Gun Company Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Show Highlights: Shooting side by sides versus over/under or single barrel shotguns 12 gauge versus 28 gauge - the gauge debate Wingshooting in upland hunting Practicing your gun mount The perfect woodcock gun? Tune in to this episode of the Birdshot Podcast for a conversation on wingshooting and shotguns with Lars Jacob of Wild Surroundings. Win A Gun Fit Session with Lars Jacob at Peaceable Hill Farm courtesy of Upland Gun Company: Email me at nick@birdshotpodcast.com with subject line “Get Fit” Book a Lesson | with Lars Jacob Read | “There Are No Trees” - Lars Jacob Read | “Are You Fit” - Lars Jacob Become a Patreon Support | patreon.com/birdshot Follow us | @birdshot.podcast Use Promo Code | BSP20 to save 20% with onX Hunt The Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt, Upland Institute, Eukanuba Sporting Dog and Upland Gun Company Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wildlife biologist and small game project leader for the state of Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, Marc Puckett, joins the show to talk quail and woodcock hunting, habitat and more. Show Highlights: A woodcock and quail mixed bag hunt A brief history of quail in Virginia Threats facing upland birds in Virginia Habitat improvement - still the key to wildlife conservation Quail hunter survey Tune in to this episode of the Birdshot Podcast for a conversation on quail and woodcock hunting, habitat and more with Marc Puckett. Contact Marc | marc.puckett@dwr.virginia.gov Learn More | Virginia DWR Become a Patreon Support | patreon.com/birdshot Follow us | @birdshot.podcast Use Promo Code | BSP20 to save 20% with onX Hunt The Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt, Upland Institute, Eukanuba Sporting Dog and Upland Gun Company Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Show Highlights: More “Tracking” versus “true” dogs… Bird dog relocating styles Grouse tracks in the snow Mature timber versus high stem density Kyle’s approach to Developing puppies Tune in to this episode of the Birdshot Podcast for a conversation on ruffed grouse hunting and grouse dogs with Kyle Warren of Paint River Llewellins. Learn More | paintriverllewellins.com Become a Patreon Support | patreon.com/birdshot Follow us | @birdshot.podcast The Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt, Upland Institute, Eukanuba Sporting Dog and Upland Gun Company Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Show Highlights: “Tracking” versus “true” dogs again… Wilderness search and rescue as it pertains to bird dogs Scent cones, scent traps, scent pools and more Kyle’s 2021 hunting report Unproductive points versus relocating Tune in to this episode of the Birdshot Podcast for a conversation on ruffed grouse hunting and grouse dogs with Kyle Warren of Paint River Llewellins. Learn More | paintriverllewellins.com Become a Patreon Support | patreon.com/birdshot Follow us | @birdshot.podcast The Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt, Upland Institute, Eukanuba Sporting Dog and Upland Gun Company Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we take a walk through some woodcock cover in hopes of banding spring chicks with Lindsey Shartell, board member of Woodcock Minnesota. Show Highlights: Meeting Lindsey Shartell of Woodcock Minnesota What makes a good woodcock banding dog? Where do we find woodcock broods? Turkey hunt updates from Lindsey Guess the age of this clear cut Grouse point! Woodcock surveys Locating and banding woodcock broods VOLUNTEER | Prairie Creek WMA: Koester Prairie Hands-On Habitat Workdays REGISTER | Midwest Double Gun Classic FOLLOW | @murrayandizzie and @woodcockminnesota SUPPORT | patreon.com/birdshot Follow us | @birdshot.podcast Use Promo Code | BSP20 to save 20% with onX Hunt Use Promo Code | BSP15 to save 15% on Marshwear Clothing The Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt, Final Rise and Upland Gun Company Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we catch up with the editor of the Quail Forever Journal to discuss his passion for upland birds and the outdoors along with some spring turkey hunting as well. Show Highlights: Meet editor of the Quail Forever Journal Ryan Sparks An early introduction to quail Fishing, hunting and traveling far and wide Ryan’s thesis paper on quail of the Platte River Valley Spring turkey hunting in Minnesota and Nebraska Locating and prospecting for gobblers Walking and calling versus sitting and blind calling Support Quail Forever and Pheasants Forever VOLUNTEER | Prairie Creek WMA: Koester Prairie Hands-On Habitat Workdays REGISTER | Midwest Double Gun Classic FOLLOW | @1.ryan.sparks.1 and @quail_forever SUPPORT | patreon.com/birdshot Follow us | @birdshot.podcast Use Promo Code | BSP20 to save 20% with onX Hunt The Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt, Final Rise and Upland Gun Company Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices