Best Quail Forever Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 10: Dr. Quinton Phelps and Hae Kim 1:17:05

1d ago1:17:05

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Dr. Phelps and Hae Kim are part of Missouri State University's Applied Fisheries Management Lab. They joined the podcast to discuss one of their passions: wildlife cuisine. Listen as we discuss some interesting table fare and their take on some unique species.By Chris Jackson

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

1h 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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Everything Gould's Wild Turkey 1:18:01

6h ago1:18:01

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Listen in while we deep dive on the Gould's wild turkey! From their natural history, to hunting, to their successful reintroduction to Arizona, we cover it all with our guest John Millican on this episode of the Arizona Wildlife Federation Podcast! https://azwildlife.org/By Arizona Wildlife Federation

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EP. 260: Reverend Hunter Tony Jones on Hunting, Dogs, and God 1:13:55

1d ago1:13:55

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Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Tony Jones, an adult-onset hunter, theologian, author, professor, podcaster, and former pastor. Jones has just released a new book, The God of Wild Places with the subtitle “Rediscovering the Divine in the Untamed Outdoors.” In the book, Jones writes about the role pheasant hunting, bird dogs, and wild meat have play…

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EP. 259: Birds, Dogs, and New SportDOG FieldSentinel with Clay Thompson 54:38

8d ago54:38

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Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Clay Thompson, a SportDOG Brand pro staff dog trainer, for a conversation about his Oklahoma quail roots and his current South Dakota waterfowl and pheasant passions. The guys also discuss the new SportDOG Brand FieldSentinel, which Thompson equates to a dog’s “check engine light,” as it monitors a pup’s heart rate a…

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Meet Trica! Your New Arizona Wildlife Federation Podcast Cohost. 50:25

10d ago50:25

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On this special episode of the Arizona Wildlife Federation Podcast, we're excited to introduce you to your new cohost of the Arizona Wildlife Federation Podcast! While Trica Oshant Hawkins' official role is Conservation Programs Director for the Arizona Wildlife Federation, her passion for conservation, and all things wild, along with her natural a…

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PODCAST EP. 258: Women on the Wing Series Part 2: Prescribed Fire Basics and Habitat Creation 59:36

15d ago59:36

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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 Iowa Senior Farm Bill Biologist Allie Barth. Barth is one of the longest tenured biologists in the organization and brings a wealth of knowledge to the discussion focused on presc…

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Forest management for birds: an introduction to the series | Ep 26 41:02

21d ago41:02

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Ahead of a forthcoming mini-series on forest management for birds, Adam and Jarred discuss a paper reviewing the state of the science examining bird responses to forest management in the eastern U.S. The paper published last year by Michael Skresh and colleagues presents a compelling case for the importance of managed disturbances in eastern forest…

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EP. 257: Lighting Fires for Wildlife and the New Book “Ignition” 1:14:42

25d ago1:14:42

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Host Bob St.Pierre is joined Ben Wheeler, a Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever wildlife biologist and prescribed fire expert from Nebraska, for a conversation with author Maura O’Connor. The discussion focuses on O’Connor’s new book, Ignition, which is subtitled “Lighting Fires in a Burning World.” The trio talk about the importance of prescribed …

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EP. 256: Introducing the Women on the Wing Podcast Series! 41:24

1M ago41:24

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Host Ashley Chance is joined by co-host Britta Petersen to introduce a special Women on the Wing series of the podcast focused on highlighting the women that make up the Habitat Organization. Learn about who Britta and Ashley are as hunters and conservation professionals as well as what inspired them to tell the stories of other women in this serie…

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Lion Hunting 1:21:10

1M ago1:21:10

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Lion hunting brings about strong emotions in a lot of folks. Regardless of your feelings about the hunting of lions, or other predators, it’s important to have an understanding of the pursuit and those who love it. Listen in to this episode of the Arizona Wildlife Federation Podcast where we sit down with Doug Boykin of Boyken Guides and Outfitters…

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EP. 255: SPECIAL REPORT on Wildfires in Texas and Oklahoma 1:09:07

1M ago1:09:07

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Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by three biologists from Oklahoma and Texas to discuss the massive wildfires in the panhandle areas of both states in recent weeks, as well as the impact those wildfires have had on upland birds. Those biologists include Tell Judkins, upland game biologist with Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation; John McLaughl…

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EP. 254: Twisted Stomach, Mean Seeds, and Hunting Dog Injuries in the Field 1:08:20

1M ago1:08:20

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Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by veterinarians Dr. RuthAnn Lobos and Dr. Seth Bynum for a podcast version of our “Ask a Vet” video series being presented by Purina Pro Plan. To kick off the conversation, Dr. Lobos and Dr. Bynum share their hunting and bird dog backgrounds, then Bob asks follow-up questions from the first six episodes of the video se…

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EP. 253: Habitat Essentials Guide with PF Journal Editor Tom Carpenter 1:27:43

1M ago1:27:43

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Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Pheasants Forever Editor Tom “Carp” Carpenter and PF & QF Director of Communications Jared Wiklund to preview the special section, “Pheasant Habitat Essentials Guide” coming up in the spring edition of the Pheasants Forever Journal. The trio discuss nesting & brood-rearing habitat, winter habitat, food plots, pheasan…

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EP. 252: National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic Attractions for Entire Family 1:01:52

2M ago1:01:52

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Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by three Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever co-workers to provide overviews of family-centric attractions that’ll be a part of National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic coming up on March 1-3 in Sioux Falls. Episode Highlights:• Kim Cole, PF & QF’s Habitat Education Program Manager, provides an overview of the event’s You…

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Conserving Wildlife in Ag. Landscapes: Creating win-win solutions for wildlife and farmers | Ep 25 1:23:01

2M ago1:23:01

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In this episode we talk with Dr. Mark McConnell, Assistant Professor of Upland Birds at Mississippi State, about wildlife conservation in agricultural landscapes and his research into creating win-win solutions for wildlife and agricultural producers. We cover a variety of topics in this episode from reacting to Adam’s new mustache, Mark’s use of m…

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Episode 9: Missouri Upland Season Recap 27:33

2M ago27:33

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Join me, Chris Jackson, as I recap my upland season. We will walk through a week by week detail of what I saw and the bird number I encountered here in Southwest Missouri. I also add in some of my deer hunting and duck hunting endeavors.By Chris Jackson

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Arizona's Native Pollinators! 1:27:02

2M ago1:27:02

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What do you do when you come across a hive of Africanized bees? How do pollinating insects relate to hunting? Are insects disappearing? Learn these answers and more on this fascinating episode of the Arizona Wildlife Federation Podcast with UA Research Scientist in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Stephen Buchmann and Author, Photographer, Teacher…

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EP. 251: The 75th Anniversary of Aldo Leopold’s A Sand County Almanac 53:03

2M ago53:03

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Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Buddy Huffaker, the President & CEO of The Aldo Leopold Foundation, and Rich Wissink, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s VP of Conservation Programs for a discussion about Aldo Leopold’s influence on conservation in 2024 and the 75th anniversary celebration of Leopold’s seminal work, A Sand County Almanac. The tri…

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EP. 250: Legislation for Sustainable Conservation Funding Moving in Kansas 48:32

2M ago48:32

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Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Jordan Martincich, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s VP of Development, and Ariel Wiegard, PF & QF’s VP of Government Affairs, for a discussion about a new effort to create sustainable conservation funding in Kansas. Jordan, a lifelong Kansas resident, provides the background on the initiative’s origin story, pro…

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EP. 249: Conservation Policy with New Government Affairs VP Ariel Wiegard 1:01:39

2M ago1:01:39

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Host Bob St.Pierre has a “get to know you” chat with Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s new Vice President of Government Affairs Ariel Wiegard. Following career stops with TRCP, Syngenta, and American Soybean Association, Wiegard joined PF & QF’s leadership team in late 2023. During the conversation, she talks about her hunting roots, her bird d…

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Episode 8: Tim and Tammy Muhr 59:33

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Join us as we discuss one of the premier kennels and training programs in Missouri. We talk through Tim and Tammy's philosophy on ideal characteristics of German Shorthairs, no e-collar training, and some other interesting items. Triple Flush Kennel is located in Jacksonville, Mo and can be found at www.tripleflushkennel.com…

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EP. 248: Spruce Grouse Hunting & Habitat with Minnesota DNR Biologists 1:16:52

3M ago1:16:52

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Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Charlotte Roy, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ Grouse Project Leader and Bailey Petersen, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ Assistant Area Wildlife Manager for northeast Minnesota, for a deep dive into the biology, habitat, and hunting tactics for spruce grouse.Episode Highlights:• Roy discusses a…

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Exploring Narratives Around Hunting Bans 1:18:15

3M ago1:18:15

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Join us as we dive into the complex and sometimes controversial topic of hunting bans with our guest John Stallone of Howl for Wildlife. https://www.howlforwildlife.org/ https://azwildlife.org/ https://aztrail.org/By Arizona Wildlife Federation

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Episode 119: Leveling the Curve 1:31:25

3M ago1:31:25

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Episode 119: Coby Rowe Coby Rowe is someone who seems to have a hand in everything; Community and sporting events, Chukar huntng, wildlife management advisory board chair and most prominently- Nevada Chukar Hunters community Facebook Page administrator and creator. To say he has a vested interested in the future of the sport, is an understatement. …

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EP. 247: Concert for Conservation with Trampled by Turtle’s Dave Simonett 58:51

3M ago58:51

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Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Dave Simonett, lead singer and songwriter of the band Trampled by Turtles, to preview Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s first-ever Concert for Conservation. In partnership with Pepper Entertainment, the show will open with Chester Floyd and Carl Hansen before Trampled by Turtles takes the stage at the Washington …

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EP. 246: Late Season Longtails with South Dakota’s Darwin Weeldreye 1:01:00

3M ago1:01:00

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Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by lifelong South Dakota pheasant hunter and longtime Pheasants Forever chapter volunteer Darwin Weeldreyer. With two weeks remaining in South Dakota’s pheasant hunting season (as well as Nebraska and Kansas), Weeldreyer offers a few hard-earned tactics for outsmarting late season longtails. Episode Highlights:• Weeldre…

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Private lands wrapped! | Ep 24 1:00:10

3M ago1:00:10

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In the final episode of our second season, Jarred and Adam review the conversations we’ve had on the theme of private lands habitat conservation, discuss some things “left on the bone,” and share with the listeners where Habitat University is heading in the new year! Be sure to check out the previous episodes in the podcast, including those from Se…

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Traditional Archery and Living Life to its Fullest with Greg Munther 53:39

3M ago53:39

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Why would anyone want to limit themselves by turning their backs on modern technology in hunting equipment? Find out on this episode of the Arizona Wildlife Federation Podcast with traditional bowhunter and conservationist, Greg Munther. https://azwildlife.org/By Arizona Wildlife Federation

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EP. 245: Introducing New Quail Forever Editor Ryan Sparks 41:05

3M ago41:05

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Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Ryan Sparks during his first week as the new editor of Quail Forever Journal. Sparks talks about growing up in Nebraska and how quail have played an important role in every stage of his life leading to his dream job with Quail Forever. In fact, Sparks’ master’s thesis was titled, “Feathers and Farmers: A Cultural Eco…

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EP. 244: Biologist, Explorer, Conservationist, and Hunter Donnie Vincent 1:25:19

4M ago1:25:19

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Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever President and CEO Marilyn Vetter for an in-depth conversation with Donnie Vincent, a biologist, explorer, conservationist, hunter, and filmmaker. Vincent will serve as the keynote speaker at the organization’s Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic National Banquet on March 2nd in Sioux Fal…

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Affiliate Spotlight: Quail Hunting and Quail Conservation with Quail Forever 1:23:09

4M ago1:23:09

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It’s wintertime in Arizona and for many that means one thing, quail hunting! In this episode of the Arizona Wildlife Federation Podcast, I get to sit down with Brian Lathrop from Valley of the Sun Quail Forever and Jim Littlejohn from Southern Arizona Quail Forever and talk all about quail hunting and quail conservation. Listen in and learn all abo…

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EP. 243: Hunting Idaho’s Nine Upland Bird Species in a Single Season 1:02:43

4M ago1:02:43

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Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Pheasants Forever member Vincent Martino to share Idaho’s secrets as a top-tier upland bird hunting state. Marino, a former Marine Corps officer who recently was able to retire after selling his software company, recaps his recently completed adventure to hunt and bag all nine of Idaho’s upland bird species in a sing…

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Episode 7: Ayden Carey 55:38

4M ago55:38

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In this episode we dive into the QF world with our chapter's regional representative, Ayden Carey. Ayden describes some of the work he's doing to support the state along with an overview of some of the events that will take place in the near future. We also dive into some of the hunting trips Ayden's been able to take this year and a few exciting Q…

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EP. 242: Rooster Road Trip Recap with Crowdsourced Q & A 1:14:01

4M ago1:14:01

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This is the fifth episode of Pheasants Forever’s 14th annual Rooster Road Trip. Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by PF & QF’s Vice President of Marketing Andrew Vavra, Design Director Logan Hinners, and Video Production Specialist Jordan Darley to recap this year’s Rooster Road Trip. The featured element is the group answering questions crowdsourced fr…

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Arizona’s Waters Post Sackett v. EPA with Chuck Podolak 1:05:38

5M ago1:05:38

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Arizona's waters are vital to our wildlife and our quality of life. Listen in and learn what's in store for our state’s waters and water policy following the Sackett v. EPA Supreme Court case with Chuck Podolak, Director of the Arizona Water Infrastructure Finance Authority. https://azwildlife.org/By Arizona Wildlife Federation

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Episode 118: The Obsession 1:31:08

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Episode 118: Josh Meacham Presented by: Final Rise From Montana to Arizona, to pretty much everywhere inbetween, that is where you will find Josh Meachum. Trailing after is seven (soon to be eight) bird dogs, Josh is what you could describe as obsessed with bird hunting. With a weatlh and depth of knowledge on many aspects of bird hunting, Josh sha…

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Podcast Ep. 241: Rooster Road Trip Proves Nebraska Never Disappoints 1:12:02

5M ago1:12:02

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This is the fourth episode of PF’s 14th annual Rooster Road Trip. Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by PF & QF’s Vice President of Marketing Andrew Vavra, Design Director Logan Hinners, and Social Media Strategist Nate Akey to recap the final day of this year’s adventure in Nebraska. Episode Highlights:The conversation starts with the group reminiscing …

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Ep. 240: Rooster Road Trip Mixed Bag in the Heartland 1:30:20

5M ago1:30:20

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This is the third episode of Pheasants Forever’s 14th annual Rooster Road Trip. Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by PF & QF’s Vice President of Marketing Andrew Vavra, Iowa Regional Field Representative Lexi Ashbrook, and Nebraska Coordinating Wildlife Biologist Ben Wheeler as the group recaps hunting public lands in Iowa and Nebraska for pheasants and…

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Arizona’s Ample Fishing Opportunities with Trout Unlimited’s Alec Young and Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Chase Newlon 1:32:44

5M ago1:32:44

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While fall in Arizona is great for a multitude of outdoor activities, fishing should have a prominent place near the top of the list. Listen in and learn all about Arizona’s ample fishing opportunities. From bluegill in your local community lake, to giant flathead catfish, to trophy bass and trout, we cover them all in this episode of the Arizona W…

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Episode 117: Cock Buddies 50:57

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Episode 117: Brandt Didden Living the #vanlife and chasing the stoke, Brandt Didden is a man on a mission. Having become obsessed with Snowcock hunting, he spent multiple trips this year trying to strategize and find success in the toughest unit you can hunt. Hear all about his many adventures in just the last two months that will make you envious:…

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EP. 239: Rooster Road Trip in Iowa for Opening Day 1:30:17

5M ago1:30:17

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This is the second episode of Pheasants Forever’s 14th annual Rooster Road Trip. Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by PF’s Vice President of Marketing Andrew Vavra, Corporate Partnerships & Product Development Coordinator Erica Divan, and Iowa State Coordinator Josh Divan for opening day of pheasant hunting season in Iowa. Episode Highlights:· The Divan…

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EP. 238: Rooster Road Trip Starts Wet and Gets Birdy in Minnesota 1:08:05

5M ago1:08:05

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This is the first episode of Pheasants Forever’s 14th annual Rooster Road Trip. True to Rooster Road Trip’s ethos, this year’s “Hunting the Heartland” edition takes place exclusively on publicly accessible lands. Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by PF’s Vice President of Marketing Andrew Vavra, Senior Regional Representative Will Clayton, and Regional …

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Episode 116: ...its like Chukar hunting, but in the ocean 48:11

6M ago48:11

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Episode 116: Mark Rusin Mark is a big wall climber, lobster diver and all-around outdoor focused individual. Living in Ojai, CA you wouldn't think "Chukar Hunter", but he is just that. Mark was on a roadtrip, northbound along the Eastern Sierras and we were able to connect for a couple of days chasing Chukar in some of my favorite places. Having ne…

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EP. 237: Bobwhite Quail Hunting Outlook for the Southeastern US 1:08:08

6M ago1:08:08

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Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Quail Forever’s Program Manager Andy Edwards for a conversation focused on the upcoming bobwhite quail hunting season in the Southeast. Michael Hook, small game program coordinator for South Carolina Department of Natural Resources and chair of the National Bobwhite and Grasslands Initiative – Technical Committee and…

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Arizona’s Wildlife Migrations, Corridors, and Crossings 58:04

6M ago58:04

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We are blessed in Arizona to have ample public lands to support wildlife and wildlife habitat. Still, challenges persist in regards to habitat fragmentation from roadways and energy transmission. Listen in with Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Statewide Connectivity Biologist, Jeff Gagnon, and discover some of the science behind wildlife migratio…

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Episode 6: Missouri Upland Season Preview 30:45

6M ago30:45

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Join us for a mini-episode previewing some of MDC's survey data, Chris's take on strategies for opening weekend in Missouri, and some other points regarding this hunting season.By Chris Jackson

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