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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 Podcast for a conversation with Levi Day on chukar hunting. Instagram | @backcountrylevi Become a Patreon Support | patreon.com/birdshot Follow us | @birdshot.podcast Use Promo Code | BSP20 to save 20% with onX Hunt The Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt and Final Rise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 conversation with Joel Penkala on upland hunting, shotguns and The Gun Room Podcast. Instagram | @woodsbum Become a Patreon Support | patreon.com/birdshot Follow us | @birdshot.podcast Use Promo Code | BSP20 to save 20% with onX Hunt The Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt and Final Rise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 hunting. Instagram | @levi.glines Become a Patreon Support | patreon.com/birdshot Follow us | @birdshot.podcast Use Promo Code | BSP20 to save 20% with onX Hunt The Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt and Final Rise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 for a conversation with Matty Rawlinson of Heritage Dun Dogs on western wingshooting, pointing and flushing dogs. Instagram | @ovwingshooting Contact | matty@heritagegundogs.com Learn More | owensvalleywingshooting.com Become a Patreon Support | patreon.com/birdshot Follow us | @birdshot.podcast Use Promo Code | BSP20 to save 20% with onX Hunt The Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt and Final Rise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 in to this episode of the Birdshot Podcast for a conversation with George DeCosta, author of Tips and Tales on Training Your Bird Dog. Watch | George DeCosta and The Hunting Griffs Read | Tips and Tales On Training Your Bird Dog Learn More | huntinggriff.com Become a Patreon Support | patreon.com/birdshot Follow us | @birdshot.podcast Use Promo Code | BSP20 to save 20% with onX Hunt The Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt and Final Rise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Birdshot Podcast for a conversation on DrahtFest with Lyndon Roeller of VDD-Group North American. Learn More | DrahtFest 2022 Learn More| Verein Deutsch Drahthaar Group North America Instagram | @diesel.vom.brosius Become a Patreon Support | patreon.com/birdshot Follow us | @birdshot.podcast Use Promo Code | BSP20 to save 20% with onX Hunt The Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt, Upland Institute, Eukanuba Sporting Dog and Upland Gun Company Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Forever. Contact | jfrench@quailforever.org Learn More | Southeastern Grasslands Initiative Watch | Save Southeastern Grasslands Facebook | Southeastern Grasslands Become a Patreon Support | patreon.com/birdshot Follow us | @birdshot.podcast Use Promo Code | BSP20 to save 20% with onX Hunt The Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt, Upland Institute, Eukanuba Sporting Dog and Upland Gun Company Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Farm courtesy of Upland Gun Company: Email me at nick@birdshotpodcast.com with subject line “Get Fit” Book a Lesson | with Lars Jacob Read | “There Are No Trees” - Lars Jacob Read | “Are You Fit” - Lars Jacob Become a Patreon Support | patreon.com/birdshot Follow us | @birdshot.podcast Use Promo Code | BSP20 to save 20% with onX Hunt The Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt, Upland Institute, Eukanuba Sporting Dog and Upland Gun Company Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 survey Tune in to this episode of the Birdshot Podcast for a conversation on quail and woodcock hunting, habitat and more with Marc Puckett. Contact Marc | marc.puckett@dwr.virginia.gov Learn More | Virginia DWR Become a Patreon Support | patreon.com/birdshot Follow us | @birdshot.podcast Use Promo Code | BSP20 to save 20% with onX Hunt The Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt, Upland Institute, Eukanuba Sporting Dog and Upland Gun Company Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 | patreon.com/birdshot Follow us | @birdshot.podcast The Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt, Upland Institute, Eukanuba Sporting Dog and Upland Gun Company Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 | paintriverllewellins.com Become a Patreon Support | patreon.com/birdshot Follow us | @birdshot.podcast The Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt, Upland Institute, Eukanuba Sporting Dog and Upland Gun Company Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Author of the recently released book, Grouse Points, Ken McIntyre joins the show to share a few stories from his life and legacy in the Michigan grouse woods. Show Highlights: Ken’s first grouse over dad’s English pointers The legacy and lore of grouse hunting Grouse hunters new and old All about the dog work Broken […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A friend of the show from overseas, Johnny Carter joins the Birdshot Podcast to talk about hunting and shooting in the UK. Show Highlights: Driven shooting, fact versus fiction The role of Gamekeepers TGS Outdoors YouTube channel Upland birds of the UK The UK gun market Tune in to this episode of the Birdshot Podcast […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grouse and woodcock guide Stephen Faust of Stoneybrook Gordon Setters joins the show to give us an update on his hunting season and his bird dogs. Show Highlights: Southeastern woodcock hunting Minnesota grouse and woodcock hunting recap Finding ruffed grouse cover Approaching points in the grouse woods Training grouse dogs Tune in to this episode […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Avid uplander Keith Marcott joins the show to talk about bird dogs, chukars, huns and more. Show Highlights: Keith’s intro to upland hunting and bird dogs Decades of hunting over brittanies and now English setters The dog’s nose, unproductive points and evaluating individual dogs Choosing a breeder Chukar and Hungarian partridge hunting Tune in to […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author of Appalachian Grouse Dog, Dennis LaBare joins the show to discuss the impact that grouse and grouse dogs have had on his life. Show Highlights: The state of Appalachian grouse from Dennis’ perspective Comparing and contrasting lake states grouse with Appalachian and New England grouse Ruffed grouse habitat Developing young grouse dogs The book […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Founder of Uplander, Cliff Enzor joins the show to break down his first western upland hunt, ruffed grouse hunting and more. Tune in to this episode of the Birdshot Podcast for a conversation on upland hunting and Uplander with Cliff Enzor. Show Highlights: Cliff’s first out-of-state western upland hunt Deer hunting and deer camp in […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Avid pheasant hunter and shooting coach Bob Brotzel joins the show to discuss his hunting season so far and his involvement in youth shooting sports. A lifelong upland bird hunter and experienced shooting coach, Bob Brotzel has much to share when it comes to chasing birds and coaching shooters. Bob began honing his craft with […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Avid grouse and woodcock hunter Mike Dziki joins the show to discuss his two favorite birds and pursuing them with his German shorthairs and English cockers. Mike Dziki has been grouse and woodcock hunting for decades, in the eastern US as a child and now primarily hunting in Wisconsin. Mike has had a string of […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices