Episodes

  • Joined by senior NAVHDA judge Jake Bartells, we discuss the upcoming 2025 St. Hubert’s Trail, November vibes, bird dogs and more.

    Show Highlights:

    November is in the air…

    Hunting with kids

    Jake’s pathway into hunting and bird dogs

    Training success and community with NAVHDA


    Training talk: defiance versus confusions

    Being mindful of your behavior and attitude around your bird dog

    How to become a NAVHDA judge


    Dog tests versus dog trials - what’s the difference?

    More with Jake Bartells on the Ugly Dog Podcast



    2025 St. Hubert's Trial - Cheraw, SC


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  • Joined by Bob Owens of Lone Duck, we discuss a recent ruffed grouse hunt, a cross country bird hunting trip, bird dogs and more.

    Show Highlights:

    Duck and goose hunting the great plains


    Scouting for cover and access in a new state

    Have you ever seen the northern lights IRL?

    Attending the Grand National Grouse Championship in Wisconsin

    Scouting and exploring ruffed grouse habitat

    Getting a young puppy on grouse

    Bird dogs naturally backing or not…

    Nick and Bob take a walk through the grouse woods


    2025 St. Hubtert’s Trial - Cheraw, SC


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  • Joined by Cliff Enzor of Uplander Lifestyle, we discuss mid-season related topics on ruffed grouse, deer hunting, shotguns and more. 

    Show Highlights:

    Deer camp and coyotes

    What to do during deer season?

    Ruffed grouse hunting season so far

    Building confidence in other cover types

    Inconsistent bird numbers compared to last year

    How do you define habitat diversity?

    Shooting with both eyes open

    Chokes, shot size, pellet counts and more…


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  • Joined by Kevin Bauer, founder of Furvor, we discuss canine nutrition plus hydration and how Furvor pet products can help fuel your bird dog in and out of the field. 

    Show Highlights:

    Bernese mountain dogs

    Serving service dogs - Next Step Service Dogs


    The inspiration and origin of Furvor


    What the heck is bone broth?

    Canine hydration

    Amino acids, glucosamine and the complex nutrient profile of Furvor


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  • Joined by Nick Adair of the Gun Dog It Yourself Podcast, we recap some recent hunts and get an update from Nick and his dogs on his multi-state ruffed grouse hunting road-trip.

    Show Highlights:


    Great Lakes grouse woods report

    “What seriously happened last night?”

    Where are all the woodcock?

    Making memories with aging bird dogs

    Puppy walks and porcupines



    Rooftop tents and camping set-ups

     The Bird Dog Society St Huberts Trial


    Ruffed grouse patterns and food sources


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  • Joined by Cooper Rossner of Guyette and Deeter, we discuss sporting collectible auctions, action buying 101, decoy carving, double guns and more.

    Show Highlights:

    Thoughts on AirPods Pro and other hearing protection


    The coolest high school in New Jersey!

    Are sea ducks good to eat?

    Hurricanes, salt marshes and brackish water

    The art and romance of decoy carving

    Barrel engraving from R.F.M. Armi


    Auction buying 101 with Guyette and Deeter



    Upland Gun Company Q&A


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  • Joined by Will Primos and Anthony Matarese, we discuss a newly released book authored by the two, Straight Shooting For Hunters: A Champion’s Guide to Using Shotguns in the Field.

    Show Highlights:

    Straight Shooting for Hunters

    What Will and Anthony hope readers gain from the book

    How to maintain focus on the target

    Assessing and addressing eye dominance issues

    How can bird hunters improve their wingshooting

    An efficient gun mount is a “fast” gun mount

    How to practice on the clays course for wingshooting


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    LEARN MORE | A.I.M. Shooting School with Anthony Matarese

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  • Multiple ruffed grouse hunters join the show to recount their experience encountering wolves with their bird dogs.

    Show Highlights:

    Ted Koehler wolf encounter in Wisconsin


    Joe Parpala wolf encounter in Minnesota


    Mike Amman wolf encounter in Wisconsin


    Ted Sommer wolf encounter in Wisconsin


    Special thanks to Keith Crowley, former guest of the show (Episode #218), for providing the photograph for this episode post.

    LEARN MORE | Wolves in Wisconsin

    WISCONSIN | Wolf Depredation Reports and Maps

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  • Joined once again by Ann Jandernoa we answer listener questions on all things grouse and woodcock hunting during part two of our annual conversation.

    Show Highlights:

    How might wet spring conditions affect grouse nesting and brooding?

    Checking rainfall amounts in your area - VegDRI Index


    Hunting pressured grouse

    Do woodcock run more than they used to?

    What kind of hunting boots do you like? 

    Check out the Hunt the Habitat Podcast


    Binge listen to Ann on grouse and woodcock:

    2017 - Episode #7


    2018 - Episode #42


    2019 - Episode #76


    2020 - Episode #115


    2021 - Episode #150


    2022 - Episode #190


    2023 - Episode #239 and #240


    2024 - Episode #289



    MAP | with Scout N Hunt

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  • Joined once again by Ann Jandernoa we answer listener questions on all things grouse and woodcock hunting during part one of our annual conversation.

    Show Highlights:

    Saunas and white walkers in the northwoods?!

    Check out the Hunt the Habitat Podcast


    Did you say giant cinnamon rolls?!

    Early season habitat

    Running dogs in the heat


    Ruffwear Swamp Cooler vest

    Breaking down the aspen cut

    The importance of shrub layer - Hazel brush


    Maples, buckthorn and more…

    Binge listen to Ann on grouse and woodcock:

    2017 - Episode #7


    2018 - Episode #42


    2019 - Episode #76


    2020 - Episode #115


    2021 - Episode #150


    2022 - Episode #190


    2023 - Episode #239 and #240



    MAP | with Scout N Hunt

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  • Joined by author, Tony Jones, we discuss his book, The God of Wild Places, his passion for hunting, life and much more.

    Show Highlights:

    A pair of cake eaters from Edina and Duluth East

    Exploring the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA)

    Grouse habitat in the BWCA

    Frank & Jesse James and the Northfield Raid


    In the words of Jim Harrison, “...he really marks the passage of time with the series of bird dogs he leaves behind.”

    Facing the inevitable struggles of life…

    The God of Wild Places



    READ | The God of Wild Places by Tony Jones

    LEARN MORE | The Reverend Hunter

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  • Joined by Minnesota State Coordinator for Pheasants Forever, Sabin Adams, we discuss the mission of The Habitat Organization, hunting season and much more.

    Show Highlights:

    The newly minted Minnesota state coordinator for Pheasants Forever


    How new public land acquisitions happen

    Minnesota pheasants, sharp-tailed grouse and Hungarian partridge!

    Sabin’s advice on planning for, scouting and hunting new areas

    Reflecting on The Bird Tales



    GoPro tips, tricks and hacks for upland hunting

    Sabin’s tips on finding early season sharp-tailed grouse habitat


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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • We’ve assembled a special upland bird hunter’s super show episode with Travis Frank of The Flush and Nick Larson of Birdshot Podcast for a conversation focused on the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ new Bird Hunter Diary app and ruffed grouse drumming counts. Joining the conversation from the Minnesota DNR are Assistant Area Wildlife Manager for northeast Minnesota Bailey Petersen and Resident Game Bird Specialist Nate Huck.

    Episode Highlights:

    On the Wing host Bob St.Pierre kicks off the show with a recap of his recent visit to Washington, D.C. to moderate a panel focused on the idea of a North American Grasslands Conservation Act and to talk with elected officials about a new federal farm bill.

    The conversation then jumps into Minnesota’s eye-popping ruffed grouse drumming counts indicating the highest adult carryover of birds since 1972. Peterson, a wildlife biologist, explains what those counts do AND don’t indicate for the upcoming hunting season.

    Huck provides an overview of Minnesota’s new Bird Hunter Diary, what the state is looking to measure through the app, and how all upland hunters can help provide better data through citizen science.


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  • Joined by Utah upland game bird biologist, Jason Robinson, we discuss western upland game birds, their biology, habitat and much more.

    Show Highlights:

    Growing up in the wilds of Utah

    When was the last time you watched Jeremiah Johnson?

    A graduate study focused on sage grouse

    Nesting and brooding conditions in the west

    White-tailed ptarmigan hunting

    How does fire affect upland bird habitat in the west?

    What's the deal with cheatgrass anyways?

    Trigger: A Remarkable Bird Dog

    A love for Brittanys and bird dogs

    How an upland game bird biologist prepares to hunt a new location or species


    Ruffed grouse and dusky grouse identification



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  • Joined by host of the TGS Outdoors YouTube channel, Jonny Carter, we discuss his recent trip to the R.F.M. Factory in Italy, shotgun industry updates and much more.

    Show Highlights:

    Grouse populations in the US and UK

    Nick does his best ruffed grouse drumming imitation for Jonny


    Edwards Eyewear Hiroki 2 - shooting glasses by Ed Solomons

    Wingshooting skill development versus just having fun

    Jonny’s trip to R.F.M. Armi with Upland Gun Company


    Jonny’s quick updates from around the world of shotguns



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  • Joined again by dog trainer, writer and upland hunter Jeremy Moore of Dog Bone Hunter we wrap up our conversation with more dog training insights.

    Show Highlights:

    Feel, connection and trust with your bird dog

    Foundations first, whether it’s a pointing dog or flushing dog

    Maintaining a calm demeanor as a handler and the things your bird dog perceives

    Assessing range in your pointing dog

    The Grand National Grouse Championship


    How onX Hunt can help you navigate and understand the cover


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    LISTEN | More Jeremy Moore on Birdshot Podcast: Episode #227, #231, #232 and #280

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  • Joined by dog trainer, writer and upland hunter Jeremy Moore of Dog Bone Hunter we discuss a fishing trip to the U.P., ruffed grouse drumming counts and more.

    Show Highlights:

    A fishing trip to the U.P 

    Well mannered bird dogs and place training

    Setters on the loose at the cabin

    E-collar use or lack thereof

    Ruffed grouse drumming counts

    Hotspots within a grouse cover



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  • In this episode we are joined by grouse project leader for the Minnesota DNR, Charlotte Roy, to discuss the results of the 2024 ruffed grouse drumming survey.

    Show Highlights:

    Understanding the Drumming Survey Process

    Impact of Weather on Grouse Population

    Historical Context and Current Trends

    The Grouse Population Cycle

    Winter Conditions and Grouse Survival

    MN Ruffed Grouse Drumming Survey

    WI Ruffed Grouse Drumming Survey

    Climate variability drives population cycling and synchrony


    PHOTO By | Keith Crowley

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