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The Western Wingshooter Podcast

The Western Wingshooter Podcast

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S7 Ep 337Scott Fransen's Season Highlights

Scott joins Wess and myself to discuss his season. We share lots of laughs as always as well as talk about his Daughter, Hannah and her journey to becoming a hunter.

Feb 3, 20251h 20m

S7 Ep 341Plus Sized Models Season Wrap Up! with Tim, Wess and George

The Bearded Uplander ( Tim Brown) and the Prairie Tails Podcast boys join us to chat about our season. We talk about our favorite hunts and start talking about plans for next season.

Jan 15, 20251h 30m

S7 Ep 340The Best Hunt of My Life! with Ryan and Jace Newmarker

Ryan and Jace Newmarker are a father and son team that are Chukars worst nightmare. They have great dogs and the knowledge to get out and put big numbers of birds on the ground. The Podcast you are about to hear comes two days after one of the greatest hunts of my life and its all thanks to these two. I cant thank them enough for sharing their knowledge and there home with me and my friends.

Jan 7, 20251h 3m

S7 Ep 339Talking Quail....and Mountain Lions??? with Andrew Vavra and Brian Essling

Dec 18, 20241h 1m

S7 Ep 338Damn Its Cold!!!! with Tim Brown and Wess Larabee

Dec 4, 20241h 20m

S7 Ep 337Bird Dogs Past with Plus Sized Models

On this weeks Plus Sized Models Podcast we discuss bird dogs that have past. Both good memories and ones that make us sad. We also discuss the wrap up of deer season and how things went right and wrong.

Nov 20, 20241h 11m

S7 Ep 336Talkin' Trappin' with New England Naturals

On todays episode we talk with Jake from New England Naturals! We talk about trapping in New Hampshire and the fur care side of it. Jake and his Wife put out the best videos on the internet showing and educating folks about the benifits of trapping.

Nov 7, 20241h 22m

S7 Ep 336OnX Hunt Master Class Preview with Jack Hedlund

Jack, Wess and Myself sat down to chat about the upcoming master class. We also talk about all of our miss adventures in the outdoors.

Nov 4, 20241h 6m

S7 Ep 333We all Evolve with Time! with Wess and George

DONT WORRY! Its still the same silly podcast! 7 Years ago when I started this show it was called The Western Wingshooter Podcast, now it is again. Wess and George have been along on this ride with me since the start, so I figured who better to have on this episode. We discuss the changes the podcast has gone through over the years and why I decided to change the name back. We also talk about chasing roosters for the last few weeks. And the first ever Souris Valley Pheasants Forever Long Tail Tournament. Thanks for coming with us on the journey!

Oct 22, 202455 min

S7 Ep 331The Lost Plus Sized Models Podcast with Tim Brown

We recorded this podcast with The Bearded Uplander in the last week of September but lost the recording! Then I found it buried in the memory file of the laptop. We talk about his upcoming trip to NoDak. and his forecast for Iowa.

Oct 15, 202459 min

S7 Ep 330Instagram Live with The Bearded Uplander!

Live and in person! Tim Brown is in the HOUSE! We take listener questions off instagram, talk about the tough hunting, INSANE weather and prairie fires here in North Dakota.

Oct 9, 20241h 29m

S7 Ep 326Chewin' the Fat with Ron Boehme and Hank Shaw

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These two guests dont need any introduction! But Ill give it a shot! Hank Shaw is a wild game chef, Author of several cook books, and a badass of a human! Ron Boehme is the Host of the Hunting Dog Podcast and the reason that I have my podcast. Hes been a friend for almost a decade now and one of the most fun and least serious people I know. Presented by OnX Hunt Boss Shotshells Final Rise NutriSource Pet Foods Gun Dog Grind Coffee Dogtra Waltons Inc.

Sep 29, 20241h 10m

S7 Ep 326Where The Hell are the Birds!!! Full Episode with Wess and George

After the first 3 days of the North Dakota Sharptail and Hun Season we have come to the conclusion that the numbers of birds are WAY down from last season. After nearly 20 miles of walking I have seen less grouse than miles walked. Wess and George and Myself sit down to talk about theories and more.

Sep 16, 202441 min

S7 Ep 324Montana Grouse Tour pt. 2 with OnX Hunt!

Man alive! What a trip! On our last night of the Grouse tour all of us sat down to recap the highs and lows of our trip. Central Montana was lousy with birds this year and boy did we need it after chasing mountain birds. There were plentiful numbers of Sage Grouse. The best numbers of Huns and Sharptails that I have ever seen in the country. And we even found a rattlesnake and lived to tell the tale! Presented by OnX Hunt Boss Shotshells Final Rise Dogtra Waltons Gun Dog Grind Coffee NutriSource Pet Food

Sep 14, 20241h 15m

S7 Ep 323Montana Grouse Tour part 1

Well boys and girls it aint easy out west! This hunt has been a good reminder that not every day is easy. In fact day 1 of this hunt was brutal. But we kept after it and found some birds. But if we were finding birds or not we still loved every minute of it. OnX Hunt Final Rise Boss Shotshells NutriSource Petfoods Dogtra Gun Dog Grind Coffee Waltons

Sep 7, 20241h 27m

S7 Ep 322Plus Sized Models Live!

The Bearded Uplander, Wess Larabee and Myself did our first ever LIVE show on instagram. We had a few folks jump on and covered everything from quail in kansas to our favorite burger places.

Sep 3, 20241h 1m

S7 Ep 318Plus Sized Models #4 with special guest Wess Larabee

On this weeks show we have some HUGE announcements! We are joined by Wess Larabee from the new Prairie Tails Podcast that will be on the new B3 Podcast Network! Prairie Tails Podcast with be primarily hosted by Wess and George McNamara. They will be covering a wide range of topics from Upland hunting to Waterfowl and much much more. I will also be helping out on Co-hosting duties. The plan is to have the first episodes coming out in the next few weeks! Please go to prairietailspodcast on instagram and follow along with our new journey!

Aug 19, 20241h 21m

S7 Ep 317Florida Hunting with Swamp and Stomp

The boys from Swamp and Stomp join us on the podcast today to tell us about the hunting and fishing in Florida. Including snipe, deer, and of course GIANT gators. Be sure to check them out on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube to follow along with their season!

Aug 16, 20241h 52m

S7 Ep 314Setting up the Hunting Rig with Casey Hawks from DECKED

Casey and I talk about the DECKED drawer sysetm as well as the cargo glid. Pros and Cons of each. We also talk about insallation of both. Then we switch gears and talk about a subject that is near and dear to both of our hearts....Sub Gauges!

Aug 3, 20241h 15m

S7 Ep 313Plus Sized Models Episode 3!

Tim Brown and Myself talk about Tims new dog box from BPRO Kennels. We talk about lots of fishing. Summer fitness goals to get ready for hunting season. And answer a few listener questions.

Jul 23, 20241h 9m

S6 Ep 312Ugly Dog Hunting Company with Mike Neiduski

Mike Neiduski is this weeks guest! Mike is the owner of Ugly Dog Hunting Company, a judge for NAVHDA, and a fantastic human! We talk about his path to taking the jump into owning a small business. Some tragedy with his dogs. and plans for the upcoming season and much more! Be sure to follow him on instagram @mneiduski and @uglydoghuntingco. Huge thanks to our sponsors Boss Shotshells OnX Hunt Final Rise Dogtra Waltons Nutrisource Pet Foods patreon.com/b3podcast

Jul 16, 20241h 15m

S6 Ep 311Feathered Forces with Klay Konrad

Jul 9, 20241h 9m

S6 Ep 310Talkin Trapping, Hunting, and The Outdoors with Randy Newberg

Randy Newberg is the host of Fresh Tracks, the former president of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Conservationist, Hunter, Trapper, Fisherman, and a grouse killing on of a gun! On top of all of that he is one of the nicest people in the outdoor industry.

Jun 19, 20241h 12m

S6 Ep 309Plus Sized Models Episode 2: Big Boy Problems!

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Tim Brown and Myself go over listener Questions. Topics discussed include favorite shotguns, boots we wear, types of cloths, what we look for when scouting hunting spots, and more. We also talk about our recent fishing trips. Whats been working and how fishing has been. And we poke a little fun at our buddy, Travis Frank.

Jun 11, 20241h 49m

S6 Ep 308Stuff Seth Sees with Seth Owens

Seth and Myself chat about his love of not only hunting birds with a gun and a dog, but also with a camera. His instagram page is one of my favorite follows. Some of his pictures of wild grouse in wild places are incredible. Our conversation covers what goes into getting some of these pictures and also what makes each one of them special.

May 27, 20241h 39m

S6 Ep 307Plus Sized Models episode 1

This is episode 1 of the Plus Sized Models Podcast which is going to be a monthly bonus episode with Myself and Tim Brown AKA the Bearded Uplander. In these episodes we will answer any and all listener questions and share some stories and laughs. We will primarily be talking about the outdoors activities that we are doing during all seasons of the year. Fishing, hunting, dog training, picking mushrooms, and of course how we like to prepare our wild game meals.

May 16, 20241h 10m

S6 Ep 306Talking Supplements for our Hunting Dogs with Kevin

May 8, 20241h 16m

S6 Ep 304Bonus Episode! Turkey Camp

Hatchet Mike, Nate Burbach and Myself had an EPIC opening day! The 3 of us sat down the next day and chatted about the events that lead to us shooting 4 Turkeys by 9 am!

Apr 25, 202452 min

S6 Ep 303Outdoor Mentors with Brittany French

On todays episode I am talking with Brittany French. Brittany grew up on a cattle ranch by Dodge City Kansas and got into the outdooors at a early age. She has taken her passion for the outdoors and now helps run the Outdoor Mentors. Helping teach kids that are interested in the outdoors how to do things the safe and right way.

Apr 16, 20241h 3m

S6 Ep 302Seth from Bird Dog of the Day!

Seth and myself go into the bird dog of the day bracket. We talk about our favorite dogs and some upsets in this years bracket. We also talk about the upcoming game bird bracket. Also, we talk about the upcoming B3 podcast collection in the Bird Dog of the Day store!

Apr 11, 20241h 53m

S6 Ep 301The Return of Josh Mills! Back Country Hunters and Anglers

Josh and I share some laughs and tell some stories. Go in depth on the happening known as BHA Rendezvous that will be taking place in Minneapolis Minnesota next month!

Mar 27, 20241h 12m

S6 Ep 300Shotgun Patterning with Pattern Pros

One of the things that we as bird hunters dont do a good job of doing is patterning our shotguns and shells. Ryan and myself discuss Pattern Pros. Pattern Pros provides packages of multiple brands of shotgun shells so you can figure out what patterns best out of your gun and choke combination.

Mar 22, 20241h 20m

S6 Ep 299Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock with Gabe and Kevin

The Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society do so much good work in the woods across the country. On this episode we share a bunch of laughs and knowledge on these great birds.

Mar 12, 20241h 23m

S6 Ep 298Talking Chukar and more with Matt Hardinge

While at Pheasant Fest in Sioux Falls Matt and I took an hour out of an incredibly busy event to sit down and chat for an hour. We chat about him and his dogs, hunting upland birds in Hawaii, and much more.

Mar 8, 202456 min

S6 Ep 297Tim Brown AKA The Bearded Uplander

Tim Brown is an iowa bird hunter. He spends lots of time in the field with his dogs across multiple states each fall. We chat about his trip to north dakota last fall, pheasant hunting techniques, turkey hunting and the wonders of social media.

Feb 24, 20241h 48m

S6 Ep 297Talking Dogtra with Pete Fischer

Pete is a former Lab trainer and knows the inner workings of dogtra collars better than anyone. He joins me on the podcast this week to talk about the products that he uses and why.

Feb 15, 20241h 8m

S6 Ep 296The BYU Chukar Study

Man! This one is interesting! They put 50 GPS transmitters of adult chukars last spring in Utah. The information they gathered was absolutly facinating! Hope you all enjoy!

Feb 6, 20241h 15m

S6 Ep 294Talking Gear and Hunting with Matt Davis and Final Rise!

I couldnt be happier to announce that Final rise is a new sponsor for the Podcast! Matt Davis is one of the best dudes Ive ever met and makes a badass product! We discuss all the products that they offer as well as his hunting season. enjoy! Also visit Finalrise.com and check out their products!

Jan 30, 20241h 21m

S6 Ep 291Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Armed Forces Initiative with Trevor Hubbs

The Armed Forces Initiative is doing some amazing work getting veterans involved in the outdoors. It started back in 2019 and has been growing ever since. In the last year the hosted 2300 veterans at 146 events in 46 states across the US! Hope you guys enjoy this episode!

Jan 11, 20241h 7m

S6 Ep 290Bobwhites and Good Friends with Scott Fransen and Fred McAdams

Last day in Kansas Scott, Fred and myself carved out a little time before we hit the road to give each other a hard time, share some laughs and tell some stories.

Dec 21, 202359 min

S6 Ep 289Good Friends and Good Times

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Man! this has been a wild ass trip! Me and all my friends sat down after our first day of hunting in kansas to talk about some of our favorite moments of the trip so far. We discuss the lower Mearns quail numbers, Old dogs and young dogs, and a significant amount of shit talking.

Dec 14, 20231h 20m

S6 Ep 290Chukar Hunting Part 1!

Yep, Chukar hunting is hard after all. Big surprise I know. After the first stop on our B3 cross country road trip we sat down to tell the tale. Bruce Potter, Nate Burbach, Nick Schade and myself recount the lessons learned and calories burned in pursuit of one of the most extreme upland bird hunts that there is.

Dec 3, 20231h 13m

S6 Ep 289Pros and Cons of Pay to Play Hunting

So, this one was a podcast i was worried about. The pay to play arguement is a real issue for me. Im not in favor of it, so I was uneasy with the idea of doing a podcast with a company called landtrust when they emailed me. Im still not in favor of it and wont pay to hunt myself, but I did enjoy the debate with Nic.

Nov 17, 20231h 7m

S6 Ep 288Pine Ridge Grouse Camp with Stephen Faust

My first trip to Pine Ridge Grouse Camp in Minnesota didnt disappoint! We moved lots and lots of Grouse and Woodcock. Ate some amazing food and shared stories and laughs.

Oct 26, 202355 min

S6 Ep 288Uncle Wess and Coach Macinstache

Wess and George join me to talk about some pheasant hunting, Dog trainers, and chasing sandhill cranes.

Oct 15, 202350 min

S6 Ep 288Wild Times with Katie Willis and Dylan Krause

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Katie Willis is an abolute wild person! She travels the country with her camper and pack of dogs chasing wild birds in wild places with her pack of dogs. Hope you all enjoy it!

Oct 9, 20231h 32m

S6 Ep 287Legends Of the Fall with Travis Frank

Travis and Myself sat down after filming for a few days on a new episode of The Flush. We had a lot of fun and made tons of memories.

Sep 26, 20231h 20m

S6 Ep 287Bird Dogs and Good Folks

The last day of the Sharptail Camp a group of us sat down to talk about our favorite moments from the week. Laughs were had and a few tears shed.

Sep 15, 20231h 4m

S6 Ep 287The Duck Ruck with Sam Soholt

100 mile hike for Duck Stamps? 100,000$ for habitat? Yup, thats what Sam is trying to accomplish. Go and help him accomplish this mission! Go to publiclandtees.com and donate today. We also chat about his turkey season, filming in the Yukon and more.

Sep 6, 20231h 0m

S6 Ep 283North Dakota Bird Report and Outlook

I give out my bird report and what to expect for the season that is finally here!

Aug 31, 202327 min