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Talking Michigan upland hunting plus fictional tales of murder and mystery with author Charles McLravy. Novelist Charles McLravy aka Charles Cutter joins the show to talk about Michigan upland hunting and his series of legal thrillers. In addition to being an avid upland bird hunter and waterfowler, Charles served on the board of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever for two decades. Our conversation covers Charlie’s introduction to Michigan upland hunting along with some of his four-legged companions, recent upland bird hunts and his experience in the world of conservation. We conclude with some discussion about how he entered the world of novel writing and preface a number of his current books. LISTEN on | Apple Podcast | Google Play | Spotify | Stitcher Tune in to this episode of the Project Upland Podcast for a conversation on Michigan upland hunting, some great winter reading and more with Charles McLravy. About | Charles Cutter“Mr. Cutter is a recovering attorney. He lives with his wife, two dogs and four cats in East Lansing. He has a leaky sailboat in Harbor Springs and a leakier duck boat on Saginaw Bay. He is at work on the next Burr Lafayette mystery.” Watch | Trailer for The Gray Drake by Charles Cutter Read | The Pink Pony | The Gray Drake | Bear Bones Share | Comment, review and discuss this episode of the podcast in our Project Upland Community Facebook group. Enjoy the show and don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe and share this podcast for a chance to win the Project Upland Podcast giveaway! The Project Upland Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt, Eukanuba Performance Dog Food, CZ USA, Dogtra Hunting Ops, Electronic Shooters Protection, Sage & Braker and Dakota 283 Kennels The post #130 | Michigan Upland Hunting, Mystery and More with Charles McLravy appeared first on Project Upland.

Talking Pennsylvania upland bird hunting plus a grouse hunting trip to Michigan and more with Kyle Lindey of Gun Dog Box  Part owner of Gun Dog Box, Kyle Lindey, joins the podcast to talk Pennsylvania upland bird hunting and more. We cover Kyle’s intro and background in upland hunting along with an out-of-state trip he took to Michigan this year. We mix in some conversation about guns and gear and wrap up with a discussion on Kyle’s involvement with Gun Dog Box and Uplander Pro. LISTEN on | Apple Podcast | Google Play | Spotify | Stitcher Tune in to this episode of the Project Upland Podcast for a conversation on Pennsylvania upland bird hunting, Gun Dog Box and more with Kyle Lindey. About | Gun Dog Box“Gear for you and your gun dog delivered to your door at a fraction of retail cost. Depending on the time of year, we will fill the boxes with hunting and training gear specific to the season. We will have exclusive t-shirts and hats from top brands in the gun dog industry. You can also expect quality treats, chews, and top of the line dog supplements.” Share | Comment, review and discuss this episode of the podcast in our Project Upland Community Facebook group. Enjoy the show and don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe and share this podcast for a chance to win the Project Upland Podcast giveaway! The Project Upland Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt, Eukanuba Performance Dog Food, CZ USA, Dogtra Hunting Ops, Electronic Shooters Protection, Sage & Braker, and Dakota 283 Kennels The post #129 | Gun Dog Box and Upland Bird Hunting with Kyle Lindey appeared first on Project Upland.

A journey into grouse hunting, bird dogs and art with West Virginia upland hunter Amanda Ballengee. Joined by Amanda Ballengee, artist and upland hunter, we discuss her journey into grouse hunting and bird dogs through family and now friends. Amanda was recently featured in the latest original film from Project Upland and Ruffed Grouse Society, . In addition to talking about her artwork and upland story, we focus on the latest addition to her family, an English setter named Rohan. We discuss the trials and tribulations of being novice bird dog trainers and Amanda shares perspective and anecdotes based on an exciting first season with her new bird dog. LISTEN on | Apple Podcast | Google Play | Spotify | Stitcher Tune in to this episode of the Project Upland Podcast for a conversation on grouse hunting, bird dogs and more with Amanda Ballengee. Watch | Perspectives – A West Virginia Upland Story About | Amanda Ballengee“Early in life, I discovered the lord had blessed me with an interest and patience for working with art. Being so influenced by a personal love of nature and the wilderness, art soon became a way of journaling my days outdoors. After studying graphic design and visual arts, I set out to creatively work with a variety of clients in an effort to create iconic images that preserve our traditions and the companionship of our gun dogs.” Share | Comment, review and discuss this episode of the podcast in our Project Upland Community Facebook group. Enjoy the show and don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe and share this podcast for a chance to win the Project Upland Podcast giveaway! The Project Upland Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt, Eukanuba Performance Dog Food, CZ USA, Dogtra Hunting Ops, Electronic Shooters Protection, Sage & Braker Gumleaf USA, Trinity Kennels and Dakota 283 Kennels The post #128 | Perspectives on Being an Artist, Grouse Hunting and Bird Dogs with Amanda Ballengee appeared first on Project Upland.

A recap of chasing South Dakota pheasants at Cronkhite Farm with Greg Cronkhite, owner of Dakota 283 Kennels. Joined by owner of Dakota 283, Greg Cronkhite, we discuss a recent hunt at Cronkhite Farm where we pursued South Dakota pheasants and sharptails. A former guest on the podcast (episode #79), we caught up with Greg and got an update on his 2020 upland season so far as well as what’s new at Dakota 283. LISTEN on | Apple Podcast | Google Play | Spotify | Stitcher Tune in to this episode of the Project Upland Podcast for an update on Dakota 283 and a recap of chasing South Dakota pheasants at Cronkhite Farm. About | Dakota 283“Founded in 2013, Dakota 283 was created with a simple vision: bring our military molding experience to create unparalleled pet protection for the dogs and enhance the adventure of the tailgate lifestyle.” Shop | The G3 Kennel Share | Comment, review and discuss this episode of the podcast in our Project Upland Community Facebook group. Enjoy the show and don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe and share this podcast for a chance to win the Project Upland Podcast giveaway! The Project Upland Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt, Eukanuba Performance Dog Food, CZ USA, Dogtra Hunting Ops, Electronic Shooters Protection, Sage & Braker Gumleaf USA, Trinity Kennels and Dakota 283 Kennels The post #127 | South Dakota Pheasants at Cronkhite Farm appeared first on Project Upland.

An update on the CZ USA Crowd-Sourced Shotgun, sage grouse hunting and much more with Zach Hein of CZ USA and Sam Stein, conservation ambassador for Wyoming Wildlife Federation. Joined by Marketing Communications Manager at CZ USA, Zach Hein and conservation ambassador at Wyoming Wildlife Federation, Sam Stein we update on our upland hunting seasons and the CZ USA Crowd Sourced Shotgun. Both previous guests on the podcast (Zach / Sam), after brief intros we dive into how everyone has been keeping busy this fall. Later we give a brief update on the CZ USA Crowd-Sourced shotgun and address a change in launch plans due to the unfortunate cancellation of Pheasant Fest 2021. LISTEN on | Apple Podcast | Google Play | Spotify | Stitcher Tune in to this episode of the Project Upland Podcast for an update on the CZ USA Crowd-Sourced shotgun and an upland season update. Watch | Worth Protecting“The storytellers at Project Upland teamed up with Wyoming Wildlife Federation ambassador, Sam Stein, and NHL hockey star, Bobby Holík of CZ-USA for a film about Wyoming sage grouse hunting and protecting these birds for future generations.” Enter To Win | Win a Wyoming sage grouse hunt with Sam Stein and Stanley Cup Champion, Bobby Holik. See complete details here. Share | Comment, review and discuss this episode of the podcast in our Project Upland Community Facebook group. Enjoy the show and don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe and share this podcast for a chance to win the Project Upland Podcast giveaway! The Project Upland Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt, Eukanuba Performance Dog Food, CZ USA, Dogtra Hunting Ops, Electronic Shooters Protection, Sage & Braker Gumleaf USA, Trinity Kennels and Dakota 283 Kennels The post #126 | CZ USA Crowd-Sourced Shotgun Update, Wyoming Wildlife Federation and more appeared first on Project Upland.

A conversation covering pheasant hunting basics including cover, food and tactics with Tyler Webster. Joined by the host of the Birds, Booze and Buds Podcast, Tyler Webster we discuss pheasant hunting basics. Fresh off a pheasant hunting trip to South Dakota and due to requests from listeners, I chose Tyler Webster for this initial conversation as he’s one of, if not the, most avid bird hunters I know. After updating us on his season to date, I begin to pick Tyler’s brain on pheasant hunting strategies, habitat and more. As someone that has truly made upland bird hunting an integral part of his lifestyle, chasing birds more than 100 days a year, Tyler has plenty to share. LISTEN on | Apple Podcast | Google Play | Spotify | Stitcher Tune in to this episode of the Project Upland Podcast for an in-depth conversation on pheasant hunting with Tyler Webster. About | Birds, Booze and Buds Podcast“Hi folks! I’m Tyler Webster from North Dakota. I plan on discussing the ins and outs of bird hunting, DIY hunting, and general shenanigans involving a variety of guests with varying degrees of experience and seriousness.” Share | Comment, review and discuss this episode of the podcast in our Project Upland Community Facebook group. Enjoy the show and don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe and share this podcast for a chance to win the Project Upland Podcast giveaway! The Project Upland Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt, Eukanuba Performance Dog Food, CZ USA, Dogtra Hunting Ops, Electronic Shooters Protection, Sage & Braker Gumleaf USA, Trinity Kennels and Dakota 283 Kennels The post #125 | Pheasant Hunting and Upland Update with Tyler Webster appeared first on Project Upland.

A conversation exploring her journey into upland hunting and bird dogs with the now editor and host of Hunting Dog Confidential magazine and podcast, Jennifer Wapenski. Joined by Jennifer Wapenski, regular contributor to Project Upland we explore how she entered the world of upland hunting and bird dogs in the not too distant past. We discuss her inspirations, connections to hunting and ultimately what motivated her to immerse herself into the culture of upland hunting. More recently, Jennifer has been a driving force in the 2020 launch of the Hunting Dog Confidential podcast and now, Hunting Dog Confidential magazine. Along with co-host Craig Koshyk, the two have already released sixteen episodes covering varying topics within the rich history of hunting dogs. LISTEN on | Apple Podcast | Google Play | Spotify | Stitcher Tune in to this episode of the Project Upland Podcast for an in-depth conversation surrounding Jennifer’s introduction to upland hunting and Hunting Dog Confidential. About | Jennifer Wapenski“Jennifer Wapenski is the managing editor of Hunting Dog Confidential Magazine and co-host of the Hunting Dog Confidential podcast. She has a lifelong passion for the outdoors, dogs, and wildlife; as an adult, she discovered that upland bird and waterfowl hunting were natural extensions of these pursuits. Jennifer lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and their two Deutsch Langhaars.”Subscribe | HDC MagazineListen | HDC Podcast Share | Comment, review and discuss this episode of the podcast in our Project Upland Community Facebook group. Enjoy the show and don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe and share this podcast for a chance to win the Project Upland Podcast giveaway! The Project Upland Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt, Eukanuba Performance Dog Food, CZ USA, Dogtra Hunting Ops, Electronic Shooters Protection, Sage & Braker Gumleaf USA, Trinity Kennels and Dakota 283 Kennels The post #124 | Introduction to Upland Hunting and Launch of Hunting Dog Confidential with Jennifer Wapenski appeared first on Project Upland.

A conversation exploring electronic hearing protection, hearing loss and the things upland bird hunters should consider about protecting their ears. Joined by Jack Homa, owner of Electronic Shooters Protection (ESP) we explore the world of electronic hearing protection and hearing loss. We discuss the technology ESP uses in its digital hearing protection to allow hunters to hear more of what they want to hear and less of what they don’t. We also break down the differences between standard hearing protection and electronic hearing protection along with where it makes sense and where it might not. LISTEN on | Apple Podcast | Google Play | Spotify | Stitcher Tune in to this episode of the Project Upland Podcast for an in-depth conversation on electronic hearing protection with Jack Homa of ESP. About | Electronic Shooters Protection“Since 1994, Electronic Shooters Protection has been providing shooters with state-of-the-art electronic hearing protection for shooting. Each set of ESP’s are custom fit to your ears for all day comfort and proper protection. The custom fit is so precise, you’ll forget you’re wearing them! Whether in a combat situation, hunting or competing in an event, the smart technology used within our earplugs gives you a competitive advantage allowing you to hear natural sounds other shooters cannot.” Facebook | Electronic Shooters Protection Share | Comment, review and discuss this episode of the podcast in our Project Upland Community Facebook group. Enjoy the show and don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe and share this podcast for a chance to win the Project Upland Podcast giveaway! The Project Upland Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt, Eukanuba Performance Dog Food, CZ USA, Dogtra Hunting Ops, Electronic Shooters Protection, Sage & Braker Gumleaf USA, Trinity Kennels and Dakota 283 Kennels The post #123 | Electronic Hearing Protection with Jack Homa of Electronic Shooters Protection appeared first on Project Upland.

A conversation exploring the motivations, challenges and opportunities of new hunters with Mark Norquist of Modern Carnivore. Joined by Mark Norquist, founder of Modern Carnivore, we explore the world of new hunters while addressing the challenges and barriers to entry they often face. We discuss the Modern Carnivore platform and how it aims to educate, guide and mentor new adult hunters as they begin their journey into hunting. Additionally, we discuss the recently launched upland hunting education course released via Hunting Camp Live earlier this year. LISTEN on | Apple Podcast | Google Play | Spotify | Stitcher Tune in to this episode of the Project Upland Podcast for an in-depth conversation on Modern Carnivore with founder, Mark Norquist. About | Modern Carnivore“In today’s world we’ve become  increasingly disconnected from the true sources of food.  Modern Carnivore is re-connecting people to healthy meat options and introducing them to a lifestyle of “direct harvest” that includes foraging, fishing and hunting.  No experience required. It’s about promoting a healthier planet and a healthier diet so subscribe today to the newsletter, read a story, watch a video or leave a comment in the forum.  And then, get ready to open your eyes to new ways of thinking about that food on your plate.” Watch | Awaken The Hunter Within Instagram | @modcarn Facebook | Modern Carnivore Share | Comment, review and discuss this episode of the podcast in our Project Upland Community Facebook group. Enjoy the show and don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe and share this podcast for a chance to win the Project Upland Podcast giveaway! The Project Upland Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt, Eukanuba Performance Dog Food, CZ USA, Dogtra Hunting Ops, Electronic Shooters Protection, Sage & Braker Gumleaf USA, Trinity Kennels and Dakota 283 Kennels The post #122 | New Hunter Education and Mentorship with Mark Norquist of Modern Carnivore appeared first on Project Upland.

Welcome to the Project Upland Podcast, where we discuss all things upland hunting. We plan to take you into some of our favorite bird covers as we talk to the people that hunt them and the organizations that support them. We’ll also break down the dogs, guns and gear used to pursue them and of course we’ll share the stories that celebrate this American tradition. The post These Are Your Stories appeared first on Project Upland.

A conversation exploring the newly released Garmin Alpha 200i, upland hunting within the Garmin ecosystem and more with Rehan Nana. Joined by marketing and sponsorship specialist for Garmin, Rehan Nana, we recap his recent grouse hunting trip to the northwoods before diving deep into the Garmin Alpha 200i along with other products and applications within… The post #121 | Introducing the Garmin Alpha 200i with Rehan Nana appeared first on Project Upland.

A conversation about mapping, scouting and tracking your upland hunts with onX hunt and Ben Brettingen. Joined by business development manager for onX Hunt, Ben Brettingen, we recap Ben’s upland hunting season to date and dive deep on the tools and features of onX maps. From the simple things like dropping waypoints and sharing pins… The post #120 | Upland Hunting with onX Hunt and Ben Brettingen appeared first on Project Upland.

A conversation about DIY sharp-tailed grouse hunting and relishing October days in the ruffed grouse woods. Joined by friend and regular hunting partner, Ted Sommer, we discuss trip planning and hunting for sharp-tailed grouse. We reflect on our previous three annual trips to the prairies of North Dakota chasing birds on publicly accessible lands. In… The post #119 | DIY Trip Planning and Sharp-tailed Grouse Hunting with Ted Sommer appeared first on Project Upland.

A conversation about the history and development of Beretta shotguns and the lifestyle portrayed through the Beretta Gallery. Joined by Ian Harrison and Cory Mays, both of the respective New York and Texas Beretta Galleries, we discuss Beretta shotguns and the Beretta lifestyle. For nearly 500 years Beretta has developed and manufactured firearms. As the… The post #118 | Beretta Shotguns, Beretta Gallery and the Beretta Lifestyle appeared first on Project Upland.

A conversation about flushing dogs and grouse and woodcock hunting with podcast listener Paul Vosejpka. LISTEN on | Apple Podcast | Google Play | Spotify | Stitcher Paul Vosejpka, of Midland, Michigan joins the show to talk about grouse and woodcock hunting with flushing dogs. Accompanied by his labrador retrievers, Paul pursues grouse and woodcock… The post #117 | Flushing Dogs, Ruffed Grouse, Woodcock and more with Paul Vosejpka appeared first on Project Upland.

A conversation with the North American Grouse Partnership about prairie grouse conservation. LISTEN on | Apple Podcast | Google Play | Spotify | Stitcher Ted Koch and Jon Haufler of the North American Grouse Partnership (NAGP) join the show to talk all things prairie grouse. From prairie grouse ecology and lekking behavior to habitat needs… The post #116 | North American Grouse Partnership appeared first on Project Upland.

A conversation about Scout-N-Hunt mapping, ruffed grouse habitat, bird dogs and more with Ann Jandernoa. LISTEN on | Apple Podcast | Google Play | Spotify | Stitcher Promo Code | 10offSNH | Save 10% on all Scout-N-Hunt purchases Ann Jandernoa returns for our annual conversation about Scout-N-Hunt mapping, ruffed grouse habitat and bird dogs. This… The post #115 | Scout-N-Hunt Mapping and Ruffed Grouse Habitat with Ann Jandernoa appeared first on Project Upland.

RGS & AWS Staff Jon Steigerwaldt and Jared Elm along with RGS & AWS member, Simon Tiedge preview the upcoming hunting season, talk bird dogs, grouse habitat and more. LISTEN on | Apple Podcast | Google Play | Spotify | Stitcher With two former guests and a friend of the show the Project Upland Podcast… The post #114 | Tailgate Podcast with the Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society – Project Upland Podcast appeared first on Project Upland.

Ruben Mata of Quail Forever Ventura joins the show to talk California upland hunting and the latest Project Upland original film. LISTEN on | Apple Podcast | Google Play | Spotify | Stitcher As a California upland hunter, Ruben Mata spends most of his time chasing quail. Ever since we was a kid he had… The post #113 | California Upland Hunting with Ruben Mata – Project Upland Podcast appeared first on Project Upland.

Matt Davis of Final Rise joins the show to talk about the launch of his company and the release of the Final Rise Strap Vest system. LISTEN on | Apple Podcast | Google Play | Spotify | Stitcher The story of the Final Rise Strap Vest is a simple one. Founder Matt Davis, grew up… The post #112 | Introducing the Final Rise Strap Vest with Matt Davis – Project Upland Podcast appeared first on Project Upland.