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Upland Nation
by Scott Linden
Interesting, informative guests on all things upland bird dogs and bird hunting, hosted by the creator of TV series Wingshooting USA. Hunting stories and glorious dog work, the most knowledgeable and entertaining pro guides, hardcore hunters and consummate trainers in the sport.
Episodes
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Bird hunter's debrief: N. Nevada chukar opener
Audio exclusive: Avid chukar hunter Coby Rowe is just back from his state's opening weekend with an on-the-ground report on habitat conditions, bird numbers and some insights into how chukars are behaving in the face of feed challenges and population dynamics. We get a blow-by-blow account of…
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PF/QF CEO and avid bird hunter, on big-picture stuff
Marilyn Vetter joins me to cover all things strategic at Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. From where the money comes from and where it goes, to why the Farm Bill matters, to the reason well-managed privately-owned ground benefits all bird hunters ... the "what's in it for me?" question we all...
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Bird hunt debrief: dusky grouse in Colorado
Audio exclusive: Friend of the show and founder of Sage & Braker, Fred Bohm is the consummate hunter: exotics, big game, and his first love, upland birds. Fred is just back from the Rockies, where he hunted dusky grouse. It's a rough-and-tumble high-altitude family affair with a number of...
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Hunt debrief: N. Dakota, Montana sharpies, Huns, pheasants and Sage Grouse
Friend of the show Lynn Glock checks in with a blow-by-blow description of his first few days of the season, including yesterday's pheasant hunt. Weather and some surprises as well as remarkable dog work are the top line for Lynn. Working a young dog with a mature one (both Griffs) offered Lynn...
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Hunt debrief: chukar and valley quail in a gale
Audio exclusive: Here's our opening weekend, including guesses on bird population dynamics, where we found them and didn't, other hunters' thoughts on the same. The dog work was stellar, with some real standouts. The shooting, well, um, you'll hear. It was our annual opening camp with old and new...
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Snakebite! Country's foremost authority dispels myths, has best practices for bird hunters/dogs
Spencer Greene has more degrees and professional bonafides than any other three people I've met. What matters to bird hunters and their dogs is his expertise in toxicology, with a specialty in venomous snakes including the ones we'll meet in the field. Former fire fighter, MD, professor at Univ.…
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Bird hunt debrief: 5 species, two states ... author Randy Schultz, road warrior
Fresh off a two-week, two-state early season odyssey, Randy focuses on an unsung wild-bird state: Wyoming. We'll talk about Montana, too, but the things he has to say about the Cowboy State are both helpful and cautionary. We'll re-live some of his best hunts in the high-elevation grasslands and...
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Making a champion dog that hunts: NAVHDA trainer/hunter shows us how
Curtis Fry has handled his own and other dogs to NAVHDA Invitational and AKC hunt test titles, is an avid hunter, seminar leader, and hunt test judge who translates esoteric, theoretical concepts into actionable training tasks. We'll cover everything from breeding for performance, to creating a...
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Debrief: Montana sharpie & hun hunt, a dog and owner's revelation
Audio exclusive: avid hunter, friend and author, pro trainer George DeCosta joins me to debrief his recent Montana trip ... overcoming low bird numbers to share a couple wonderful stories about a dog's growth and owner's light-bulb moment. We get some advice on bird behavior and habitat, too…
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Reprise: the ultimate upland checklist - don't leave home without this stuff
If you've ever left the dog behind, forgotten your license or bought a new sleeping bag enroute to your bird camp, this Insider episode is dedicated to you. Over the years, and with help from many of you, we've compiled a comprehensive list of just about anything you'll need on a bird hunt.…
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Hunt debrief: Montana success story ... after 17 miles
Audio exclusive: My friend Eric Thompson sums up his recent prairie grouse adventures, from how to overcome thin bird numbers to epic dog work, the development of a young Braque, mud and Canadians. Eric is the poster child for walking another mile (or 17) to find elusive birds. We'll find out…
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Bird hunter debrief: early season Montana Huns and sharptails
My friend and pro guide Al Gadoury walks us through a recent prairie grouse hunt. The predictions were dire, but in true 6X Outfitters fashion, Al came through for his client, turning it into a stellar day. You'll learn something about birds, habitat, behavior, and enjoy the tales of his young...
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Insider on bird hunting gear design & manufacturing, sneak peek new products
In this Insider edition, Brent Pike joins me to preview some of his Pyke Gear company's newest and soon-to-be-available products and provide insights into the how and why of design and manufacturing. we'll get a "consumer's guide" to what makes a quality pant, vest and more. From materials, to...
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Insights: Bird hunter's Guide to Heading West
Heading our way? There's a lot to pack ... and to unpack ... about hunting here in the West. From planning and strategy to safety and um, er, getting along with the locals (human and otherwise), I'll outline some of the things you should think about. Even seasoned western hunters might find...
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Share your bird hunting spot? We say the quiet stuff out loud.
A panel of active hunters from across the country share their opinions and perspectives on this hot topic. We enjoy an enlightening and informative, civilized debate on a topic that induces white-hot beard-on-fire rage in a few folk (who, invited multiple times, agreed to participate then didn't...
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Kansas' game bird guru on habitat, strategy, where to hunt
This week in our continuing series on pheasant-rich states, we focus on Kansas. Who better to clue us in than the Kansas Dept. of Wildlife & Parks' upland game bird program coordinator, Jeff Prendergast? Jeff gives us the 30,000-foot-level view of the state's prime regions, then breaks down the...
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Nebraska game bird manager on pheasants, sharptails, chickens and quail
Bryan O'Connor manages the state's upland bird programs and has an intimate knowledge of their habitat and habits. He'll share his observations on bird numbers and populations dynamics, some of the better places to start your hunt, and insights into the state's walk-in program. Bryan has a long...
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North Dakota's game bird gurus share their wisdom
We continue our journey through pheasant country (with a few detours along the way), as I debrief North Dakota's wild bird experts from their Dept. of Game & Fish. Joining me are Jesse Kolar, upland game bird supervisor, and his right hand, RJ Gross. Their perspective as biologists, coupled with...
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Insider: recruiting the right new hunters and how, where the money goes - and comes from
There are many organizations working on hunters' behalf behind the scenes, and one of them is led by Chuck Sykes. He's executive director of the Council to Advance Hunting and Shooting Sports, facilitating hunter recruitment, retention and re-activation across the country. The group serves as a...
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Insights: field first aid for your dog ... when to hunt, when to head for the veterinarian
Audio exclusive: Nicks, cuts, scratches, snakebite and worse ... what do you do? How do you recognize medical problems in the field? How do you decide when to conduct a field repair and when to race for the nearest veterinarian? I'll recall my own experiences and how to handle many of them. No…
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Wildfire! Hunter-biologists on finding wild birds, conservation, its effects
There's little doubt your hunting season will be affected by the hundreds of wildfires that have devastated vast swaths of bird country. So how do we make the most of it, balancing ethics, conservation, and our own passion? Mikal Cline is the Upland Game Bird Coordinator at Oregon's Dept. of Fish...
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Insights: beyond the "usual suspects" for more public access hunting
Bathroom stops, flat tires, curiosity ... I've stumbled onto postage-stamp sized parcels and massive tracts of public and publicly-accessible land open to hunters. Many of them are managed by obscure agencies we never think of when it comes to planning our hunting trips. Others are…
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Friday fave: Pro bird dog trainer on new book, steadiness, how dogs think, puppy development ... and chukar hunting tips
Enjoy this very popular (read: helpful) show even if you heard it a few years ago ... Pro trainer, chukar hunter, and author ... George DeCosta Jr. is also a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon fanatic. We'll talk puppy development, go to school on steadying a dog (hint: long before he encounters birds),...
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Instructor Don Currie on better wingshooting
Avid hunter, world traveler and former chief instructor for the National Sporting Clays Association, Don Currie shares his decades of experience helping people like us to shoot better. We'll focus on transferring on range skills to the field, quick gun fitting fixes, what to look at when mounting...
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Insider: rig your rig (and vest) right for hunting season
Audio exclusive! Here's the list of things I carry - and where - to ensure a safe and productive hunting trip. We go from front bumper to roof rack and touch on the gear that you too might want to carry. From safety and rescue stuff to dog-care, I'll share my inventory in hopes there's something...
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South Dakota's ringneck guru on all things pheasant hunting
Kicking off our series on bird-rich states and their resident experts, Alex Solem joins me from South Dakota. Senior upland biologist for the state's game, fish and parks department, this avid bird hunter has the 4-1-1 on America's most popular game bird. Our wide-ranging discussion covers bird...
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Insight: Bird hunters' "Hopener"
A short essay on how opening day is more than 24 hours long. Starting the last day of the season, we assemble dreams, practical stuff, memories and hopes to construct a first day of the season. Insider editions are brought to you by CableGangz tie-out systems. [Take 10% off your next order at...
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Covey Rise editor on helping us become better bird hunters ... talkin' shop, birds, dogs
What goes into making a great upland bird hunting magazine? Matt Soberg is ideally suited to answer that question, having edited the Ruffed Grouse Society's magazine for years, and is now at Covey Rise magazine. Avid hunter, conservationist and passionate communicator, Matt and I cover everything...
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Insider: bird hunting's gateway drug ... USA Clay Target League
Here's an avenue for every kid who wants to make a school sports team - clay target shooting. That's the goal of the USA Clay Target League, and California state coordinator Anna Canon will show us how it works, from recruitment to competition and the life-long results in a sport where every kid...
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Questions & answers ... some might actually be correct!
Your questions have been flowing in ... and here are my answers. In our somewhat-annual foray into your inquiries, I'll try to offer advice and suggestions that'll help you be a better hunter, sportsman, dog handler and shooter. We'll cover everything from bird-shy pups to physical fitness, where...
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Insider: basic bird dog eye care for the field and forever
I've received so many questions about this topic, thought a quick primer would be in order. I'm no veterinarian, but there are basic procedures and habits I've picked up over the years (and many vet visits) that will keep your dog in the hunt and forestall further injury to his...
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So-so spots: bird hunting's second best places may be your new favorites
"Nobody goes there anymore - it's too crowded." Yogi Berra said it, and sometimes, we live it when searching for great hunting ground. But what if you adjusted your expectations, settled for second-best to access uncrowded territory that might, just might, have some decent hunting? That's today's...
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Friday Fave: Bird dog trainer Tom Dokken on drones, that bumper’s origin story, flushing dogs in the uplands plus tips for every human carrying a shotgun
Re-visit Tom and absorb his wisdom ... The joy of a first hunt with a young dog - that moment when the light bulb flickers on for the first time. Drones, the origins of his legendary Dead Fowl Trainer, training the human after training the dog ... we'll cover it all in this extensive interview…
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Pro grouse guide: the bird's mystique, shooting better, habitat insights
Orvis-endorsed outfitter Rick Watson joins me for a wide-ranging discussion on all things grouse and woodcock. We'll nail down good coverts and bird behavior, shooting techniques, and dog handling ideas. We dig deeper into the mystique of ruffies, why setters are his chosen breed, and why...
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Insider: chukar season opener - misadventures and serendipity
Feeling nostalgic, I wax poetic on some of the things that made last season's opener so memorable. From friends to dog work, new country and a broken bone or two, here are some recollections that might spur a few of your own. Insider editions are brought to you by CableGangz tie-out systems.…
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Sharptailed grouse: bird hunter's tutorial
I've compiled my notes, advice from friends and a ton of pro guides' advice into a how-to, where-to, why-to tutorial on the sharptailed grouse. I'll cover the states with huntable populations, habitat, food sources, hunting strategy and tactics, and a few hunting stories. From history (cavemen to...
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Friday Fave: Your worst bird-hunting nightmares ... some suggestions
Be prepared, the Boy Scouts say. Here's your chance - with a reprise of a very popular subject: I hope it never happens to you - that eerie silence when you hoped to hear collar tags jingling, knowing your dog is well and truly lost. Or, he limps back, bleeding. As the season gets into full…
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Pro shooters-instructors on better wingshooting
Phil Puckorius and Dominic Grossi are avid hunters and the chief and assistant chief instructors for the National Sporting Clays Association ... who better to help us hit more birds? They've got theory and practice to share ... from "reading" the bird in flight to shotgun fit, foot position to a...
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Insider: wingshooting's Cinderella - Huron, South Dakota
Always the bridesmaid, never the bride ... Huron plays second fiddle to many of the marquee pheasant hunting towns in South Dakota. But that's one reason it should be on your shopping list: less attention means fewer hunters. Add a mixed bag and massive number of public-access acres, and you…
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Feet make the bird dog - keep him hunting with preventative tips and in-field advice
He runs twice as far as you walk ... and he does it barefoot. Taking care of your bird dog's feet ensures a great day in the field and a long, problem-free season. I'll share advice from veterinarians and my own and friends' experience preparing our dog's feet for hunting season. I'll offer my...
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Friday Fave: Bird hunter’s 15 must-have skills for the field
Get ready now - listen again to this hard-won advice: Knot-tying to breaking up a dog fight ... these are essential capabilities you will be glad you have at some point in your hunting career. You might know some of them, but probably not all of them. Or, if you DO, this is your nudge to teach…
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Orvis bird hunting Guide of the Year talks desert and deep woods birds and how to be a good client
From the deep woods to the dusty desert, Mark Nissen knows game birds. Orvis-endorsed guide of the year, he and his Classic Bird Hunts outfitting team chases ruffies, woodcock, and all three desert quail in Wisconsin and Arizona. In our wide-ranging chat, Mark covers best habitat, bird behavior,...
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Insider: five worthy bird-hunting states for your next road trip
If you're still planning your big trips for the season, I've got some suggestions. Here's a list and brief reasons why you might want to consider these five states for your destination. I've weighed my personal experience, quality of walk-in and public land access, number of acres available to…
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Bonus! Pro bird hunting guide's strategies, tactics for grouse & woodcock, Gordon Setters and being a good client
You want more, you got it in this reprise of a highly-rated interview: Grouse, woodcock, training during the hunt, and a short history of Gordon Setters ... those are the topics in my conversation with Stephen Faust, pro grouse and woodcock guide, dog trainer and breeder, and avid hunter. We'll...
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Pro bird hunting guide on grouse, woodcock: hunting strategies and tips, habitat and habits
Orvis-endorsed guide Michael Browning of Grouse Haven Wing-Shooting takes us into the Maine woods for a tutorial on all things ruffies and timberdoodles. From the birds' daily schedule to good habitat types, he's got decades of experience in the deep woods. Well, not so deep. That's one thing…
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Friday Fave: Pro's talk hunt strategy & tactics, habitat and dog care
A helpful perspective, to say the least ... worth another listen: Back to Pheasant Fest for an in-depth tutorial on everything from dog training to sharptail hunting from two guys who hunt hard and often: Trevor Walz and Tom Dombroski of LandTrust.com. For fun, to scout new properties, a little...
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Pro bird hunting guide on wild birds, essential habitat, strategies & tactics and why we go
Orvis-endorsed bird hunting guide Ryan Aune of Wyoming Wings & Waters knows wild birds, and he really knows Wyoming wingshooting. He guides clients on a mixed bag of prairie and forest grouse, Huns, and pheasants in the Cowboy State and knows how to find public-access bird hunting spots. Twice a...
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Insider: Gun Dog Supply's Steve Snell on seven tips for puppy owners
It's puppy season and who couldn't use some encouragement for those late nights ... or advice on maximizing your new dog's mental and physical development? Steve Snell, owner of Gun Dog Supply, knows dogs, and especially young ones. A recent email from Steve prompted me to follow up on his seven...
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Walk-in bird hunting advice from the folks who run those programs
If you're in search of new bird hunting ground, I've got a panel for you from the departments that acquire and manage the walk-in programs in three bird-rich states. Wes Sowards of Kansas, Michael Peyton of South Dakota and Greg Lemon of Montana offer their tips on how their programs work for...
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Friday Fave: Bird hunting road trip! Nevada and California wild birds
Enjoy this trip into the field - maybe you need a hunting fix about now. Buckle up for a first-hand report on a recent wingshooting road trip in search of quail and chukars ... and better weather. We'll be hunting Nevada and California and learning a lot. Some astounding dog work and fascinating...
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Interesting, informative guests on all things upland bird dogs and bird hunting, hosted by the creator of TV series Wingshooting USA. Hunting stories and glorious dog work, the most knowledgeable and entertaining pro guides, hardcore hunters and consummate trainers in the sport.
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