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Eric Heitman, DVM talks about his efforts to take all the upland species of North America.  In particular he talks about his Himalayan Snowcock hunt last fall.  Additionally we talk about our upland origins.   - Connect with the Wandering Wingshooter on my website and on Instagram. Visit my sponsor, Pyke Gear, and on Instagram.

Tell Judkins talks about ongoing efforts to study, and increase, upland birds in Oklahoma and across the United States.  He discusses advances in scientific methods for tracking and studying quail.  He talks about the significant ongoing efforts by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation to provide more, and better, opportunities for upland bird hunters. - Connect with the Wandering Wingshooter via my website and on Instagram.  Visit my sponsor, Pyke Gear, and follow them on Instagram.

Dave Mayers talks about his passion for chasing woodcock in the Ozarks of Missouri.  He offers tips for identifying good woodcock habitat.  He also discusses his love of bird dogs and traveling to other states to pursue different game birds.  Dave's lifelong work in wildlife conservation makes for an interesting and illuminating conversation. - Connect with the Wandering Wingshooter via my website or on Instagram.  Visit my sponsor, Pyke Gear, and follow them on Instagram.

Jorge Ramirez talks about hunting California, Valley and Gambel's quail on public lands in Southern California.  He offers tips for those interested in exploring the vast amount of public hunting available in the Golden State.  He also discusses the importance of sharing our love of upland hunting with new participants to ease their introduction to the sport.   - Connect with the Wandering Wingshooter via my website or on Instagram.  Visit my sponsor, Pyke Gear, and follow him on Instagram.

Allen McCallie, a southern lawyer and public lands advocate, talks about growing up with English Pointers in the south, his introduction to Vizslas and how meeting a stranger on the Kansas prairie has enriched his life.  Great conversation from a man who truly has a gift for words and has hunted the uplands for decades! - Connect with the Wandering Wingshooter via my website or on Instagram.  Visit my sponsor, Pyke Gear, or find them on Instagram.

Scott Grush, Michigan's Regional Director for the Ruffed Grouse Society, talks about the organizations efforts to create and maintain habitat for grouse and woodcock.  He also discusses how to identify good grouse coverts while sharing stories about his hunts in Michigan and elsewhere. - Connect with the Wandering Wingshooter via my website and on Instagram. Visit my sponsor, Pyke Gear, and on Instagram.

In this episode Jason Hitch, rancher, hunter and local landowner, discusses strategies for obtaining permission to hunt on private land.  We also talk about hunting wild pheasant and quail in Texas, Oklahoma and Arizona.   - Connect with the Wandering Wingshooter via my website or on Instagram.   Visit my sponsor, Pyke Gear, and on Instagram.    

Alan Peoples, Chief of the Wildlife Division at the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, discusses his thirty years of experience with upland bird research while working for the Department.  Alan has been an active participant in the ongoing development of upland bird science.  He also talks about the tremendous efforts the Department has invested in providing quality public land hunting opportunities in Oklahoma.  Hear him talk about chasing blue quail with his father in the Panhandle and tracking bobwhite in a low flying airplane with a radio transmitter. - Connect with the Wandering Wingshooter via my website and on Instagram. Visit my sponsor, Pyke Gear, and follow them on Instagram  

Ben Edinger talks with me about his return to wild upland bird hunting after stepping away from the sport.  He talks about how a California Brittany fueled his urge to plunge into pointing dogs and the importance of getting a proper gun fitting.  The conversation has great information for new, and not so new, birdhunters. - Connect with the Wandering Wingshooter via my website and on Instagram.   Visit my sponsor Pyke Gear and follow them on Instagram. Ben can be found on Instagram.

Shawn Wayment discusses his love for the time he spends in the uplands with his brother chasing Colorado scaled quail and Idaho chukar.  Colorado is an upland hunter's paradise and Shawn gives some insight into where to hunt each of the species available.  Finally, he talks about his collection of vintage American shotguns and how his collecting and hunting intersect.  If discussions about an early 20th century Hollenbeck Gun Company drilling interest you this episode is for you! - Connect with the Wandering Wingshooter via my website and on Instagram.  Visit my sponsor, Pyke Gear, and follow them on Instagram. Shawn's blog is Upland Ways.

Charlie Jordan talks with me about his extensive travels in search of upland game and waterfowl.  Listen to Charlie talk about hunting dove, hare and ducks in the fields of various South American, African and European countries.  From conservation to shooting to upland cuisine the conversation is a must listen for anybody who has dreamed of traveling internationally to hunt. - Connect with the Wandering Wingshooter via my website or on Instagram. Visit my sponsor, Pyke Gear, and on follow them on Instagram. Charlie's blog, Missing Sucks, is a treasure and you can follow him on Instagram as well.

Dr. Elmore talks about the different upland bird research projects he's involved with as a professor and Extension Wildlife Specialist for Oklahoma State University.  We talk about his adventures hunting multiple native upland bird species.  He discusses how he applies what he's learned from his scientific efforts in the field.   _   Connect with the Wandering Wingshooter via my website and on Instagram. Visit my sponsor, Pyke Gear, and follow them on Instagram.

Jay Dowd aka Upland_Lowlife and I talk about his early introduction to upland hunting and his strong desire to pass his hunting values to his daughter.  Jay expresses that heritage through his art and style.  We talk classic Michigan grouse hunting, tattoos and vintage shotguns. _ Connect with the Wandering Wingshooter via my website and on Instagram. Visit my sponsor Pyke Gear and follow them on Instagram. Jay can be found on Instagram.

In my first group episode I talk with Tyler Webster of The Birds, Booze and Buds Podcast and Brent Pike of Pyke Gear during my recent sharptail/hun hunt in North Dakota.  Tyler, my gracious host, and Brent cover a wide range of subjects in a rambling discussion about dogs, birds and friends.     __   Connect with the Wandering Wingshooter via my website and on Instagram.   Visit my sponsor Pyke Gear and follow them on Instagram.  Tyler's podcast can be found here.

In this episode I talk with Craig Jones of Michigan about his Lawyers, Guns and Money hunt last year.  Craig's inspirational story about his fight with brain cancer is inspirational listening.  Craig's pursuit of upland birds from Canada to Arizona in the spite of his cancer is nothing short of amazing! __ Connect with The Wandering Wingshooter via my website and on Instagram. Visit my sponsor Pyke Gear and follow them on Instagram.  Check out their recently released Kiowa line of upland clothing.    

In this episode I talk with Edgar Castillo aka Hunt_Birdz about Kansas public land hunting for bobwhite quail, pheasant, prairie chicken and snipe.  We discuss his tactics for effectively identifying cover that will hold birds on public land.  He also talks about his outdoor writing for magazines such as Pursuit International, Orvis and Project Upland. __ Connect with The Wandering Wingshooter via my website and on Instagram. Visit my sponsor Pyke Gear and follow them on Instagram. Edgar can also be found on Instagram.  Check out his article in the fall issue of Project Upland.

In this episode I talk with Gavin West about some of his advanced techniques and recipes for preparing field lunches (beer poached bratwurst and grilled tacos) as well as cooking back at the camp (prime rib).  Gavin also talks about growing up in the outdoor lifestyle and how that shapes his hunting today. __ Connect with and support the podcast by visiting my companion sites: The Wandering Wingshooter website, IG and YouTube. Please visit my sponsor Pyke Gear and on IG to see their wonderful line of upland clothing.  

Brent Pike of Pyke Gear talks Upper Peninsula ruffed grouse and Oklahoma bobwhite hunting.  We discuss his exciting new line of upland hunting clothing and what he has planned for the future.  The discussion turns to bird dogs and our connection with them.  We also talk sunsets on the prairie and wind through the sage. Connect with and support the podcast by visiting my companion sites: The Wandering Wingshooter website, Instagram and YouTube. Please visit my sponsor Pyke Gear and on Instagram to see their wonderful line of upland clothing.

In this episode I speak with Weston Storer about the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's efforts to create and enhance habitat on Wildlife Management Area's in western Oklahoma.  Specifically we talk about hunting opportunities for bobwhite and scaled (blue) quail on public lands.   __ Connect with and support The Wandering Wingshooter by visiting my companion sites: The Wandering Wingshooter website, Instagram and YouTube. Please visit my sponsor Pyke Gear and on IG to see their wonderful line of upland clothing. Find bonus materials and informational links here.

In this initial episode I talk with John McGranaghan about upland hunting in New England.  Specifically we talk about shooting ruffed grouse and woodcock in his home state of New Hampshire and compare that to his efforts hunting wild bobwhite quail in western Oklahoma.   Connect with The Wandering Wingshooter via my website and on Instagram.   Visit my sponsor Pyke Gear and follow them on Instagram.   Find bonus materials for each episode here.