Show overview
Birdshot Podcast has been publishing since 2017, and across the 9 years since has built a catalogue of 559 episodes, alongside 2 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 750 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 1h 9m and 1h 29m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. It is catalogued as a EN-language Sports show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 6 days ago, with 31 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2024, with 102 episodes published. Published by Nick Larson.
From the publisher
Birdshot Podcast, presented by onX Hunt and hosted by Nick Larson, is where upland hunters come together. Each week we share conversations that connect the people, stories, and traditions of wingshooting—from bird dogs and shotguns to the birds and landscapes that bring us back season after season.
Latest Episodes
View all 559 episodes#360 | Reading Grouse Cover and Handling Bird Dogs with Ann Jandernoa
#359 | Prairie Lessons and a Puppy's First Sharptail Hunts
#358 | Tick Prevention for Hunters and Bird Dogs with Travis Avery
#357 | What Wild Birds Teach a Pointing Dog with Mark Payton
#356 | What Grouse Hunting Is Really About with Andy Wayment
#355 | What 39 Years of Guiding Has Taught Jason Curtis About Bird Dogs
#354 | TFL Shotgun Fest 2026: Learn From Hall of Fame Pros
#353 | Why 95% of Quail Broods Need Disturbed Ground
#353 | Why 95% of Quail Broods Need Disturbed Ground
#352 | Raising the Next One: A Lifetime of Bird Dogs with Steve Snell of Gun Dog Supply
#352 | Raising the Next One: A Lifetime of Bird Dogs with Steve Snell of Gun Dog Supply
#351 | Keith Marcott on Woodcock Covers, Border Crossings, and a Lifetime of Bird Hunting
#351 | Keith Marcott on Woodcock Covers, Border Crossings, and a Lifetime of Bird Hunting
#350 | From Rucking to Mobility: Practical Fitness for the Upland Hunter
#350 | From Rucking to Mobility: Practical Fitness for the Upland Hunter
#349 | Red Dot Sights for Turkey Guns with Greg Maher
#349 | Red Dot Sights for Turkey Guns with Greg Maher
#349 | Southern Bird Hunting: Woodcock, Rails, and the Traditions That Shape It with Patrick Hunter
#349 | Southern Bird Hunting: Woodcock, Rails, and the Traditions That Shape It with Patrick Hunter
In this episode of The Birdshot Podcast, host Nick Larson sits down with Patrick Hunter for a laid-back and insightful conversation about upland bird hunting in the Southeast. They dig into everything from family hunting traditions and first shotguns to the pursuit of elusive woodcock and what makes southern hunting so different. Patrick Hunter is an avid upland hunter and outdoorsman based in coastal South Carolina. With a background rooted in family hunting traditions, Patrick pursues a wide range of game including woodcock, quail, ducks, and wild turkeys. By day, he works as an engineer, but he has developed a growing passion for outdoor writing, contributing to publications like the Ruffed Grouse Society and Project Upland while advocating for conservation and awareness of southern bird hunting opportunities. Expect to Learn: What makes bird hunting in the Southeast uniquely challenging and rewarding How woodcock hunting can transform both hunters and their dogs The cultural traditions behind southern hunts like dove shoots and duck hunting Insights into lesser-known species like rails (marsh hens) and their hunting styles Why spring turkey hunting is one of the most addictive and meaningful pursuits Episode Breakdown with Timestamps: [00:00:00] - Introduction and Early Hunting Background [00:07:00] - First Shotguns, Bird Dogs, and Hunting Traditions [00:13:15] - Raising Kids Around Hunting and the Outdoors [00:19:26] - Duck Hunting in the Southeast and Unique Setups [00:27:08] - Seaweed, Conservation, and Writing About Bird Hunting [00:34:26] - Discovering Woodcock Hunting in the South [00:39:34] - Dove Hunting Culture and Rail (Marsh Hen) Hunting Explained [00:48:12] - Turkey Hunting Stories, Traditions, and Close Calls [00:55:54] - Public Land Hunting, Mentorship, and Sharing the Outdoors [01:11:38] - Where to Find Patrick and Closing Thoughts Follow The Guest, Patrick Hunter: Patrick Hunter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jpatrickhunter/ Website: https://www.highway22outdoors.com/ Highway 22 Outdoor Shop: https://www.highway22outdoors.com/shop Youtube (Company): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp64d9-168IfGomYk14T_GA Instagram (Company): https://www.instagram.com/hwy22outdoors/ Follow the Host, Nick: Instagram: @birdshot.podcast Website: www.birdshotpodcast.com Listening Links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/17EVUDJPwR2iJggzhLYil7 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/birdshot-podcast/id1288308609 YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@birdshot.podcast SUPPORT | http://www.patreon.com/birdshot Use Promo Code | BSP20 to save 20% on https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app Use Promo Code | BS10 to save 10% on https://trulockchokes.com/ The Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: https://www.onxmaps.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices