Birdshot Podcast

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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