Best Pheasants Forever Podcasts (2024)

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#287 | Habitat Conservation and Hunting with Sabin Adams of Pheasants Forever 1:38:28

18d ago1:38:28

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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! Sabi…

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EP. 284: Creating Public Lands with Biologist Matt Holland 1:06:30

1h ago1:06:30

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Host Bob St.Pierre visits with Matt Holland, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s vice president of grant development and a wildlife biologist, about the organization’s public land creation efforts in celebration of Build a Wildlife Area Week. The organization first created a public wildlife area in 1986. Since that time, PF & QF has worked on 1,8…

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#289 | Ann Jandernoa Answers Your Grouse and Woodcock Questions Part 1 1:30:59

1h ago1:30:59

1:30:59

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 Coo…

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EP. 283: How to Improve Your Own Upland Photography 1:11:04

21m ago1:11:04

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Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Quail Forever Editor Ryan Sparks for a discussion with professional upland photographers Brian Grossenbacher and Aaron Black-Schmidt. The conversation starts with Sparks sharing his vision for a photo essay to capture a quail hunt from the very beginning to the final meal. The final result of that concept appears in …

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Can I Drop a Class? 22:45

9d ago22:45

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Olivia Pearson joins us to discuss the good, the bad and ugly of dropping classes.By WTAMU Advising Services

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#288 | The God of Wild Places with Tony Jones 1:29:39

1h ago1:29:39

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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 m…

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EP. 282: Previewing the Grouse & Woodcock Hunting Season with Ruffed Grouse Society 1:19:14

1d ago1:19:14

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Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Jon Steigerwaldt, the Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society’s forest conservation director for the upper Midwest, to preview the 2024 ruffed grouse hunting season. Jon describes the ideal habitat for ruffed grouse and woodcock, and offers plenty of tips to find more birds this season. The guys also discus…

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EP. 281: The Prairie Grouse Forecast, Hunting Tips, and a Game of Battleship 1:30:07

20d ago1:30:07

1:30:07

Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Pheasants Forever Editor Tom Carpenter and Quail Forever Editor Ryan Sparks for a conversation with professional dog trainer Clyde Vetter, who also happens to be husband to PF & QF President and Chief Executive Officer Marilyn Vetter. Each member of this conversation also considers themselves prairie grouse hunting j…

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Reality Check 38:12

23d ago38:12

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Rachel Betzen joins us to discuss academic probation and all it entails.By WTAMU Advising Services

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#286 | More Tales with Tails with George DeCosta 1:48:05

14d ago1:48:05

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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…

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EP. 280: New PF & QF Board Chair and Vice Chair talk Pheasants, Quail, and Alligators 1:14:33

16d ago1:14:33

1:14:33

Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s newly elected national board chair Jerrod Burke and vice chair Dan Forster. Burke hails from southwest Nebraska where he farms, works on habitat, and bird hunts. Forster is a biologist from Georgia where he chases bobwhite quail, ducks, and alligators.Episode Highlights:• Burke a…

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#285 | Revisiting the Orvis Guide to Upland Hunting with Reid Bryant 1:35:42

28d ago1:35:42

1:35:42

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 …

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EP. 279: National Board Member Thomas Harris on his Passion for Bobwhites 32:19

23d ago32:19

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Host Bob St.Pierre visits with Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever National Board member Thomas Harris about quail, bird dogs, wildlife art, and his commitment to volunteering. A passionate Alabamian, Harris talks about a very personal connection to his quail hunting property, and how his conservation ethic resulted in being named the Alabama Conse…

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#284 | Introducing the Minnesota Bird Hunter Diary 1:40:57

29d ago1:40:57

1:40:57

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 Man…

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EP. 278: Joining Forces with The Flush and Birdshot podcasts to talk Ruffed Grouse 1:26:03

1M ago1:26:03

1:26:03

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 Man…

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#283 | Western Upland Game Birds with Jason Robinson 1:13:58

1M ago1:13:58

1:13:58

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 huntin…

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EP. 277: U.S. Senate Agriculture Chair Debbie Stabenow on Farm Bill 23:50

1M ago23:50

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Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever Vice President of Government Affairs Ariel Wiegard for a conversation in Washington, D.C. with U.S. Senate Agriculture Chair Debbie Stabenow focused on farm bill legislation. A democrat from Michigan, Chairwoman Stabenow talks about the bi-partisan nature of the farm bill’s conserv…

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EP. 276: U.S. House Agriculture Chair Glenn “G.T.” Thompson on Farm Bill 44:00

1M ago44:00

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Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever Vice President of Government Affairs Ariel Wiegard for a conversation in Washington, D.C. with U.S. House Agriculture Chair Glenn “GT” Thompson focused on farm bill legislation. A republican from rural Pennsylvania, Chairman Thompson talks about the bi-partisan nature of the farm b…

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Greek Life 29:36

2M ago29:36

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Join our hosts on a tour of Greek Life here at WT! Allison Stevens, Panhellenic President, leads the journey and shares her knowledge and experience on the subject.By WTAMU Advising Services

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Pheasants Forever 39:23

2M ago39:23

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Dr. Brown joins us to share about his recently awarded grant for research concerning the dwindling pheasant populations in the Texas Panhandle.By WTAMU Advising Services

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#282 | The RFM Factory Tour with Jonny Carter of TGS Outdoors 1:43:52

1M ago1:43:52

1:43:52

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 Wingshootin…

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EP. 275: Marilyn Vetter Recaps First Year as President & CEO and Unveils New Strategic Plan 1:31:19

1M ago1:31:19

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Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever President & Chief Executive Officer Marilyn Vetter for a conversation in which she reflects on her first year in the organization’s top leadership role. The pair also detail the vision, mission, values, and four strategic priorities comprising the organization’s new strategic plan …

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#281 | Jeremy Moore on Building Trust and Experience with your Bird Dog 1:17:59

2M ago1:17:59

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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 perceiv…

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#280 | From Trout Fishing to Bird Dogs: A Chat with Jeremy Moore 1:07:04

2M ago1:07:04

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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 wit…

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PODCAST EP. 273: Books Every Upland Bird Hunter Should Read 1:21:37

2M ago1:21:37

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Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Pheasants Forever Journal Editor Tom Carpenter and Quail Forever Journal Editor Ryan Sparks for the first-ever meeting of the Upland Bird Hunters’ Book Club. The conversation starts with a discussion about Norman Maclean’s A River Runs Through It and how that book, and subsequent movie, changed the general public’s p…

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EP. 274: Chef Yia Vang on Wild Game Cooking and Outdoor Channel’s “Feral” 1:28:42

2M ago1:28:42

1:28:42

Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Yia Vang, a Hmong American chef, restaurant owner, and host of Outdoor Channel’s television show “Feral.” Vang talks about growing up as a small game hunter, going on his first pheasant hunt in Wisconsin, and his perspective on the Hmong “balanced” approach to food. Episode Highlights:• Vang talks about his journey f…

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#279 | Ruffed Grouse Drumming Survey Results with Charlotte Roy 40:34

2M ago40:34

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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 Grous…

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EP. 272: Bird Dog Training and Falling in Love with Susanna & Ronnie Smith 1:20:03

2M ago1:20:03

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Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by the husband-and-wife dog training duo Susanna and Ronnie Smith. Ronnie comes from a long line of famous bird dog trainers that includes his father, Ronnie Sr., his uncle Delmar, and his cousin Rick. The couple talk about falling in love when Susanna brought her young German shorthaired pointer pup to Ronnie for train…

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#278 | Shotguns, Puppies and Upland Talk with Kevin Erdvig 1:28:31

2M ago1:28:31

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In this episode we welcome freelance filmmaker and avid upland hunter Kevin Erdvig back to the show to discuss updates to his gun safe, bird dog string and more. Show Highlights: Sorting out eye dominance issues The Instinctive Shot by Chris Batha and other book mentions Phantom 2.0 shooting glasses by Ranger Eyewear A gun fitting with Lars Jacob J…

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EP. 271: A Boy’s First Pheasant and Previewing the 2024 Season of The Flush 1:27:19

2M ago1:27:19

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Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Travis Frank, host of The Flush, to preview the television show’s new 2024 season on Outdoor Channel. The guys kick off the conversation with a fun debate about which characters they most resemble from 1990’s sitcoms, then talk about their philosophical differences in approaching podcast preparations. The highlight o…

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#277 | Instinctive Shooting with Lars Jacob 1:27:15

3M ago1:27:15

1:27:15

In this episode we welcome wingshooting instructor and gun fitter Lars Jacob back to the show to discuss instinctive shooting. Show Highlights: Spring foraging: morel mushrooms A family history of turkey hunting and call making Lars’ definition of Instinctive shooting Pull away vs swing through vs sustained lead “Don’t spill the scotch!” The import…

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EP. 270: Use the Bobscapes App to Record Bobwhite Quail Encounters and Help Biologists 52:32

3M ago52:32

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Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Quail Forever’s Dr. Jessica McGuire, University of Georgia’s Dr. James Martin, and Quail Forever Journal Editor Ryan Sparks for a conversation about the new “Bobscapes” mobile app. The group chats about citizen science, artificial intelligence, and using Bobscapes data to better understand bobwhite quail populations.…

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#276 | A Conversation from the Ugly Dog Podcast with Mike Neiduski 1:49:55

3M ago1:49:55

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In this episode we share a conversation from the recently launched Ugly Dog Podcast with host Mike Neiduski and guest Nick Larson on upland hunting, bird dogs, shotguns and more. Show Highlights: About the Birdshot Podcast The spark aka the ruffed grouse Rituals, hunting trips and hunting close to home Hartley’s cruciate ligament injury - out for t…

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EP. 269: PF & QF Biologists Select Their Top 10 Wildflowers During Pollinator Week 1:01:02

3M ago1:01:02

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Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever biologists Ciera Garner and Heather Francis to talk about the intersection between pollinator habitat for pollinating insects and brood habitat for upland birds. Garner is the organization’s pollinator coordinator in Tennessee and Francis is a farm bill biologist III and on-boardin…

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#275 | Choke Tubes and Patterning with Scott Trulock of Trulock Chokes 1:17:31

3M ago1:17:31

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In this episode we are joined by Scott Trulock of Trulock Chokes to discuss all things choke tubes, constriction, patterning and more. Show Highlights: Trulock Chokes: where it all began What is a choke tube and what does it do? What characteristics does a quality choke tube have? Variations in choke tubes and method of constriction How to pattern …

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EP. 268: Quail, From Field to Fork with Chef Jesse Griffiths 1:03:26

3M ago1:03:26

1:03:26

Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Quail Forever Journal Editor Ryan Sparks for a conversation with Jesse Griffiths, a restauranteur, chef, cooking instructor, MeatEater contributor, and James Beard award-winning food writer. Griffiths wrote an article in the new summer edition of the Quail Forever Journal titled, “The Three Quail I’ve Known,” about w…

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#274 | Choosing The Right Bird Dog for You with Craig Doherty 1:08:47

3M ago1:08:47

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In this episode we welcome Craig Doherty, author of Building a Grouse Dog, back to the show to discuss choosing the right bird dog for you, developing bird dogs and more. Show Highlights: Craig’s column in Pointing Dog Journal Wild Apple Kennel Bob Wehle and Elhew Pointers Beech trees and other New England Grouse cover notes First year puppy expect…

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EP. 267: Sharp-tailed Grouse in Wisconsin’s Brush and Barrens Habitat 1:45:25

4M ago1:45:25

1:45:25

Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Mike Amman and Ashly Steinke, both volunteers with the Wisconsin Sharp-tailed Grouse Society, for a conversation about prairie grouse, barrens habitat, and dog training. When most folks think about sharp-tailed grouse and greater prairie chickens, they automatically think about the large expanses of prairie grassland…

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EP. 266: Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Making the Map for Grasslands 1:04:19

4M ago1:04:19

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Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s Irene Liu, Wenfei Tong, and Tom Swartwout, along with web developer and software engineer Ben Cooley for a “behind the scenes” conversation about the creation of the Map for Grasslands. The map is the output of a partnership spanning two years between the Cornell Lab of Ornithology an…

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#273 | A Walk Through Woodcock Cover with Lindsey Shartell of Woodcock Minnesota 57:06

4M ago57:06

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In this episode we take a walk through some woodcock cover in hopes of banding spring chicks with Lindsey Shartell, board member of Woodcock Minnesota. Show Highlights: Meeting Lindsey Shartell of Woodcock Minnesota What makes a good woodcock banding dog? Where do we find woodcock broods? Turkey hunt updates from Lindsey Guess the age of this clear…

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The more you know! 40:30

4M ago40:30

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This episode covers everything our hosts wish they knew while attending WT. Tune in to hear everything from solid advice to their biggest college icks on this episode of Advisor Ask with our special guest Cassidy Dotson.By WTAMU Advising Services

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EP. 265: Women on the Wing Series Part 4: Conservation and Habitat Restoration in Quail Country 1:01:33

4M ago1:01:33

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Continuing Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s special Women on the Wing podcast series, host Ashley Chance is joined by co-host Britta Petersen for a conversation with Dr. Jess McGuire who is the Senior Working Lands for Wildlife (WLFW) Bobwhite Program Manager. Jess shares stories about working on a variety of research projects, the ups and dow…

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#272 | Quail and Turkey Talk with Ryan Sparks of Quail Forever 1:12:27

4M ago1:12:27

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In this episode we catch up with the editor of the Quail Forever Journal to discuss his passion for upland birds and the outdoors along with some spring turkey hunting as well. Show Highlights: Meet editor of the Quail Forever Journal Ryan Sparks An early introduction to quail Fishing, hunting and traveling far and wide Ryan’s thesis paper on quail…

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EP. 264: Nick Hoffman on Pet Pigs, Touring with Kenny Chesney, and Being a Hunting Mentor 1:05:15

4M ago1:05:15

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Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Nick Hoffman, a singer-songwriter, fiddle player, and host of “Nick’s Wild Ride” on Outdoor Channel and Bally’s Sports. At the age of 17, Hoffman ran away from his Minnesota home to chase musical dreams in Branson, Missouri, and then later to Nashville where he landed as the fiddle player in Kenny Chesney’s band. Fro…

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#271 | More Turkey Hunting Tips and Tactics with Jacob Myers 1:19:26

4M ago1:19:26

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In this episode we continue our basic turkey hunting tips and tactics conversation with Jacob Myers of the Southern Outdoorsman Podcast. Show Highlights: “Run and gun” versus setting up and blind calling? Gobblers coming in silent What about when he’s gobbling his head off? Soft calling and watching the bird’s behavior Calling jakes to pull in the …

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EP. 263: Volunteers Get Dirty Improving Public Lands Habitat 1:05:13

4M ago1:05:13

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Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever Senior Regional Representative Will Clayton for a conversation with chapter volunteers Nina Hoekstra and Dave Scherf. All four participants in this episode recently contributed to projects as part of PF & QF’s Hands-On Habitat effort to improve upland acres across the country. Epis…

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#270 | Basic Turkey Hunting Tips and Tactics with Jacob Myers Part 1 1:11:19

5M ago1:11:19

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In this episode we talk basic turkey hunting tips and tactics with Alabama turkey hunter Jacob Myers of the Southern Outdoorsman Podcast. Show Highlights: How to miss a turkey Should I use a red dot sight? Turkey hunting safety precautions Where to hunt turkeys Understanding turkey behavior What is “covert calling”? Scratching leaves, going silent …

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EP. 262: Careers in Conservation with Levi Day 46:52

5M ago46:52

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Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s Conservation Leadership Program Manager Levi Day for a discussion about the organization’s effort to foster more interest in conservation careers, ranging from biologists to marketing professionals and accountants to educators. Episode Highlights:• Day recounts becoming a hunter,…

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#269 | Grouse, Shotguns and Bird Dogs with Jim Gerchy 1:14:59

5M ago1:14:59

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In this episode we catch up with Jim Gerchy, grouse hunting guide at Pineridge Grouse Camp, to talk grouse hunting, bird dogs, shotguns and more. We also preview the Midwest Double Gun Classic at Horse and Hunt Club in Prior Lake, MN. Show Highlights: Jim's Perfect Margarita Recipe Fishing Adventures and Spring Pursuits Jim's Journey into Bird Hunt…

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EP. 261: Women on the Wing Series Part 3: Working with Chapters to Accomplish Mission Delivery 56:32

5M ago56:32

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Continuing Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s special Women on the Wing podcast series, host Ashley Chance is joined by co-host Britta Petersen for a conversation with North Dakota Senior Field Representative Renee Tomala. Renee talks to us about growing up in the outdoors, DIY dog training and how she works with Pheasants Forever Chapters to ca…

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