Best Pheasants Forever Podcasts (2024)

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

2h 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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The Downton Day adventure at Green Acres Sportsman's Club 1:24:37

10h ago1:24:37

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Ryan Doughty from A Break in the Action Podcast joins me along with some event day guests. Ryan organized a simulated driven clays day and I joined him as a fan participant. I know you'll enjoy Keith Coyle and some of the guns giving their thoughts while in the moment at the post shoot dinner. Find details about a Downton Day at https://www.huntgre…

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

2h ago1:03:26

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

14d ago1:45:25

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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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Thick and Juicy: Cover and food drive mature forest songbirds use of clearcuts | #29 58:36

2d ago58:36

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Often, the term “clearcut” is viewed as a 4-lettered word when it comes to forest or wildlife management. But, can clearcuts provide vital resources for songbirds – including those species typically associated with mature closed canopy forests? Join us for our conversation with Dr. Patrick Ruhl as we explore his research into songbird use of clearc…

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Scott Townsend, getting into NSTRA and playing the game. 58:27

9d ago58:27

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Scott and I have a NSTRA oriented conversation. A great rules brief and handler tips for bettering your score and bird dog. Thank you to our sponsors Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs aspenthicketgrousedogs.com Pine Hill Gun Dogs phkscllc@gmail.com Second Chance Bird dogs Field Armor fieldarmorusa.com Collar Clinic collarclinic.com Wild Card Outfitters and…

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

9d 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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EP. 265: Women on the Wing Series Part 4: Conservation and Habitat Restoration in Quail Country 1:01:33

16d 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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EP. 264: Nick Hoffman on Pet Pigs, Touring with Kenny Chesney, and Being a Hunting Mentor 1:05:15

23d 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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EP. 263: Volunteers Get Dirty Improving Public Lands Habitat 1:05:13

1M 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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From Litter to Glitter: Restoring oak woodlands and savannas with fire and thinning (Part 2/2) | #28 1:02:31

1M ago1:02:31

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What distinguishes a forest, woodland, and savanna? How does wildlife and plant diversity differ between them? How do we restore woodlands and savannas? Join Jarred as he talks with Dr. Andy Vander Yacht about his research into restoring oak woodlands and savannas and the wildlife that thrive within in. In part 2, we discuss how birds and bats resp…

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Todd Agnew, spaniels, grouse camp for handlers, and a little flushing dog training theory. 1:06:01

1M ago1:06:01

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Todd Agnew and Craney Hill Kennel are a big presence in the Spaniel world. I'm glad to have him on the podcast talking about the handlers and experiences beyond the usual training topics. This conversation would be a great fit in camp lounging around the dinner table. Thank you to our sponsors Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs aspenthicketgrousedogs.com Pi…

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

2M 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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From Litter to Glitter: Restoring oak woodlands and savannas with fire and thinning (Part 1/2) | #27 58:14

1M ago58:14

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What distinguishes a forest, woodland, and savanna? How does wildlife and plant diversity differ between them? How do we restore woodlands and savannas? Join Jarred as he talks with Dr. Andy Vander Yacht about his research into restoring oak woodlands and savannas and the wildlife that thrive within in. This is a two-part series. In part 1, we disc…

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Clearcut Kennels, grouse and Gordons 1:09:36

1M ago1:09:36

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Dean has 40 years of grouse and Gordon Setters behind him and we had a good ole' grouse camp style conversation. clearcutkennel.com Thank you to our sponsors Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs aspenthicketgrousedogs.com Pine Hill Gun Dogs phkscllc@gmail.com Second Chance Bird dogs Field Armor fieldarmorusa.com Collar Clinic collarclinic.com Wild Card Outfit…

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

2M 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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EP. 260: Reverend Hunter Tony Jones on Hunting, Dogs, and God 1:13:55

2M 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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Ben Beaman, What's new for Michigan Pheasants Forever 59:38

2M ago59:38

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I had Ben on the podcast 2 years ago and it was time to catch up and talk birds, habitat, and what PF is working on next. There is some good news for pheasants, bird hunters, sharptails, and woodcock? Thank you to our sponsors Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs aspenthicketgrousedogs.com Pine Hill Gun Dogs phkscllc@gmail.com Second Chance Bird dogs Field Ar…

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

2M 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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The SASSS Classic. 59:45

2M ago59:45

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A bit of fun from the Society of the American Side by Side Shotgun Spring Classic. This is the second year that I've issued the Axis Challenge to raise money for habitat. It's a 5 dollar gentleman's bet based on a number of scores throughout the days shooting. I was easily beaten by every taker of my challenge. I picked up the microphones after tha…

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

3M 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 | #26 41:02

2M 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

3M 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

3M 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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EP. 255: SPECIAL REPORT on Wildfires in Texas and Oklahoma 1:09:07

3M 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

3M 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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Darryl James, Game cooking tips and storytelling. 1:49:50

3M ago1:49:50

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Darryl and I could talk for far longer than we did. This is a long episode and covers a lot of ground. Follow Darryl at chefknife_corkscrew on Instagram or look him up Chef's Knife & Cork Screw L.L.C. Thank you to our sponsors Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs aspenthicketgrousedogs.com Pine Hill Gun Dogs phkscllc@gmail.com Second Chance Bird dogs Field Ar…

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

4M 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

4M 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 | #25 1:23:01

3M 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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Dennis Stachewicz, Making a grouse dog with Uncle Grouse. 1:43:40

4M ago1:43:40

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Dennis Stachewicz joins me outlining his method for puppy introductions and grouse dog development. Thank you to our sponsors Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs aspenthicketgrousedogs.com Pine Hill Gun Dogs phkscllc@gmail.com Second Chance Bird dogs Field Armor fieldarmorusa.com Collar Clinic collarclinic.com Wild Card Outfitters and Guide Service wildcardo…

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

4M 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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Steve Ireland, Tips and commentary about shot shell reloading. 1:32:50

4M ago1:32:50

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Steve has been loading shells for decades and loves the shotgun sports. We had a great conversation about some of the practices we've learned over the years. Thank you to our sponsors Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs aspenthicketgrousedogs.com Pine Hill Gun Dogs phkscllc@gmail.com Second Chance Bird dogs Field Armor fieldarmorusa.com Collar Clinic collarc…

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

4M 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

4M 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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Bruce Minard, grouse dogs and grouse trials. 1:07:09

4M ago1:07:09

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Bruce and I could have talked for a very long time but this episode will have to suffice for now. This conversation touches on grouse trials and grouse dog traits in general. Bruce and his son operate Hi Five Kennels &Gamebirds and Grouse Ridge Guide Service at hifivekennels.com Thank you to our sponsors Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs aspenthicketgrouse…

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

5M 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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EP. 247: Concert for Conservation with Trampled by Turtle’s Dave Simonett 58:51

5M 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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Joe Bowles, this is all about shotguns and ways to get better with them. 1:28:18

5M ago1:28:18

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This episode wanders all over the shotgun topic. Fit, handling, ammo selection, practice, and what's simply all in our heads. Joe owns and operates TronSpace Stockworks tronspace.com and is also a certified clays instructor. Thank you to our sponsors Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs aspenthicketgrousedogs.com Pine Hill Gun Dogs phkscllc@gmail.com Second C…

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SEASON 5 UPDATE 5:11

5M ago5:11

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SEASON 5 Is now started and I'm excited about some of the guest ideas already in the works. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/birdcamp/support

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

5M 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! | #24 1:00:10

5M 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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EP. 245: Introducing New Quail Forever Editor Ryan Sparks 41:05

5M 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

6M 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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