Birdshot Podcast

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%...

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 Bir...

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 Servi...

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...

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...

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 read...

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...

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 Grou...

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 convers...

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...

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 Podcas...

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 L...

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...

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 Podca...

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 co...

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 hunti...

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 f...

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...

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 Birdsho...

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...

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...

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 surv...

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 |...

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 | paintriverll...

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