#332 | Hunting and Researching Upland Birds on Working Western Landscapes with Dave Dahlgren
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Birdshot Podcast, host Nick Larson discusses the world of grouse research, wi...
Bird Dogs, Shotguns, and Upland Adventures — Birdshot Podcast
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Birdshot Podcast explores the upland hunting lifestyle through stories, interviews, and insights...
#331 | 50+ Years of Upland Hunting over Flushing Dogs with Randy Shepard
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Birdshot Podcast, host Nick Larson welcomes Randy Shepard, lifelong upland hu...
#330 | Vintage Doubles with Kirby Hoyt & Travis Shivel
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Birdshot Podcast, host Nick Larson welcomes Kirby Hoyt and Travis Shivel from...
#329 | A discussion on started dogs, training, bird hunting and more with Mark Dinsmore
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Birdshot Podcast, host Nick Larson sits down with Mark Dinsmore, an experienc...
#328 | Favorite Ways to Train Your Bird Dog with Mark Payton
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Birdshot Podcast, host Nick Larson is joined by Mark Payton, a renowned bird ...
#327 | Bird Dogs, Shotgun Fit & Better Shooting: Field-Proven Advice from Del Whitman
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Birdshot Podcast, host Nick Larson is joined by Del Whitman, an expert in gun...
#326 | How Timeless Books Sparked a Passion for Grouse Hunting and Bird Dogs with Andy Wayment
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Birdshot Podcast, host Nick Larson welcomes Andy Wayment, a passionate upland...
325 | Conserving Sharp-tailed Grouse Habitat in Wisconsin with Mike Amman
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Birdshot Podcast, host Nick Larson is joined by Mike Amman, a County Forester...
#324 | A Boot Built for Bird Country: Inside Crispi’s Upland Pro with Lars Anderson
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Birdshot Podcast, host Nick Larson speaks with Lars Anderson from Crispi USA ...
#323 | The Ultimate Solo Hunting Camp Setup with Teardrop Trailer and Clam Shelter with Cliff Hawkins
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Birdshot Podcast, host Nick Larson is joined by Cliff Hawkins, an avid bird h...
Reload #291 | The Straight Shooting Guide for Bird Hunters to Improve Accuracy and Mount with Will and Anthony
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this action-packed episode of the Birdshot Podcast, host Nick Larson sits down with two of the bi...
#322 | Public Lands Advocacy, Birdshot Survey & Giveaway Updates
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Birdshot Podcast, Nick gives updates on upcoming events and ongoing activitie...
#321 | Upland Matters: A Collaboration by Mark Parman and Jason Dowd
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Birdshot Podcast, host Nick welcomes author Mark Parman and illustrator Jay D...
#320 | Fire in the Forest with Jared Elm of the Ruffed Grouse Society
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Birdshot Podcast with chat Jared Elm of the Ruffed Grouse Society. Jared disc...
#319 | Unlocking the Door to Land Ownership: Insights from Jake Hofer of The Land Podcast
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jake Hofer shares his vast knowledge of the land real estate market, offering tips ...
#318 | Grouse, Turkeys, Vintage Shotguns, and more with Lars Jacob
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Birdshot podcast, host Nick Larson welcomes Lars Jacob, a seasoned hunter and...
#317 | Adventures in Hunting and Conservation Careers with Levi Day
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the host and guest Levi Day discuss turkey hunting plans, and his extensive experie...
#316 | Spring Turkey Hunts & Shotgun Insights with Steve Gould
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Nick is joined by Steve Gould, host of the Target Focus Life YouTube channel. They ...
#315 | Gun Dogs, Land Work, and Podcasting with Kenneth Witt
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Birdshot Podcast, Nick Larson talks with Kenneth Witt—host of the Gun Dog N...
#314 | Tracking the Dusky Grouse: A Journey Through Seasons and Space with Logan Clark
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Birdshot Podcast, host Nick Larson talks with Logan Clark, a graduate researc...
#313 | Woods, Words, and Bird Dogs: A Chat with Ryan Lynton
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Birdshot Podcast, the host welcomes Ryan Linton to discuss his journey from a...
#312 | More Shotgun Shooting and Insights with Keith Coyle
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Insights into Shotgun Shooting and Gun Fitting with Keith Coyle In this episode of the podcast, the...
REPLAY #107 | Breeding and Developing Wild Bird Dogs with Jerry Kolter
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by Jerry Kolter of Northwoods Bird Dogs we discuss his methods for developing wild bird dogs ...
#311 | The Venn Diagram of Bird Hunters and Bird Watchers with Zach Adams
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by bird hunter and bird watcher, Zachary Adams we discuss commonalities and differences betwe...
#310 | Native Seeds and Prairie Talk with Nicolas Lijiro and Kent Boucher
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by Nicolas Lijiro and Kent Boucher of Hoksey Native Seeds and The Prairie Farm Podcast, we di...
#309 | Bird Hunting, Dog Training and the St. Huberts Field Trial with Grayson Guyer
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by Grayson Guyer of Lost Highway Gun Dog Kennels, we discuss bird dog training, quail and woo...
#308 | Conserving Quail Habitat with Jef Hodges
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by director of the National Bobwhite & Grasslands Initiative, Jef Hodges, we discuss quail ha...
#307 | Chasing Dreams and Chukar with Garhart Stephenson
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discussing the approaching end of another chukar season, bird chasing border collies, shotguns and m...
#306 | An English Cocker and Ten Different Species of Upland Birds with Travis Hash
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by Travis Hash, we discuss his adventures with his first bird dog, an English Cocker, to bag ...
#305 | The American Field Sportsman’s Journal with Chris Ingram
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by Chris Ingram of the United Kennel Club (UKC), we discuss the history and evolution of UKC,...
#304 | Chukar Chasing in Retirement with Travis Warren
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by Travis Warren, we discuss his recent retirement, adventures in life and the uplands and wh...
#303 | Shotguns, Sculpting and the Sporting Lifestyle with Liz Lewis
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by Liz Lewis, sculptor, bird hunter and bird dog lover we discuss Liz origins in sporting art...
#302 | Top 10 on the Birdshot Podcast in 2024 - Happy New Year!
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this New Year’s special episode, we hear from listeners via the BSP inbox, recap the 10 most do...
#301 | Mixed Bag Western Hunting with Jordan Alvis
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by Jordan Alvis, we discuss his quest to bag nine different species of Idaho upland birds ove...
#300 | German Dogs and Verein Deutsch-Drahthaar with Joe Aumann
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by Joe Aumann, we discuss his passion for Deutsch-Drahthaars and the Verein Deutsch-Drahthaar...
#299 | Garmin GPS and Dog Tracking with Rehan Nana and Patrick Bowman
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by Patrick Bowman and Rehan Nana of Garmin, we discuss Garmin GPS and Dog tracking technology...
#298 | Black Friday Deals and Gear Talk with Mike Neiduski
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by owner of Ugly Dog Hunting Co, Mike Neiduski, we discuss some of our favorite gear along wi...
#297 | St. Hubert’s Trial 2025 with Jake Bartells
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by senior NAVHDA judge Jake Bartells, we discuss the upcoming 2025 St. Hubert’s Trail, Nove...
#296 | A Walk Through the Grouse Woods with Bob Owens
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by Bob Owens of Lone Duck, we discuss a recent ruffed grouse hunt, a cross country bird hunti...
#295 | Mid-Season Ruffed Grouse Conversation with Cliff Enzor
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by Cliff Enzor of Uplander Lifestyle, we discuss mid-season related topics on ruffed grouse, ...
#294 | Canine Nutrition Plus Hydration with Kevin Bauer
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by Kevin Bauer, founder of Furvor, we discuss canine nutrition plus hydration and how Furvor ...
#293 | Great Lakes Grouse Hunting Trip Update with Nick Adair
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by Nick Adair of the Gun Dog It Yourself Podcast, we recap some recent hunts and get an updat...
#292 | Sporting Collectible Auctions with Cooper Rossner of Guyette and Deeter
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by Cooper Rossner of Guyette and Deeter, we discuss sporting collectible auctions, action buy...
#291 | Straight Shooting for Hunters with Will Primos and Anthony Matarese
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by Will Primos and Anthony Matarese, we discuss a newly released book authored by the two, St...
REPLAY | “I Had a Wolf Encounter with My Bird Dog”
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Multiple ruffed grouse hunters join the show to recount their experience encountering wolves with th...
#290 | Ann Jandernoa Answers Your Grouse and Woodcock Questions Part 2
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joined once again by Ann Jandernoa we answer listener questions on all things grouse and woodcock hu...
#289 | Ann Jandernoa Answers Your Grouse and Woodcock Questions Part 1
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joined once again by Ann Jandernoa we answer listener questions on all things grouse and woodcock hu...
#288 | The God of Wild Places with Tony Jones
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by author, Tony Jones, we discuss his book, The God of Wild Places, his passion for hunting, ...
#287 | Habitat Conservation and Hunting with Sabin Adams of Pheasants Forever
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by Minnesota State Coordinator for Pheasants Forever, Sabin Adams, we discuss the mission of ...
#286 | More Tales with Tails with George DeCosta
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by author and dog trainer, George DeCosta, we discuss the release of his latest book, Tales w...
#285 | Revisiting the Orvis Guide to Upland Hunting with Reid Bryant
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by author and host of the Orvis Hunting and Shooting podcast, Reid Bryant, we discuss the upc...
#284 | Introducing the Minnesota Bird Hunter Diary
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve assembled a special upland bird hunter’s super show episode with Travis Frank of The Flush...
#283 | Western Upland Game Birds with Jason Robinson
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by Utah upland game bird biologist, Jason Robinson, we discuss western upland game birds, the...
#282 | The RFM Factory Tour with Jonny Carter of TGS Outdoors
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by host of the TGS Outdoors YouTube channel, Jonny Carter, we discuss his recent trip to the ...
#281 | Jeremy Moore on Building Trust and Experience with your Bird Dog
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joined again by dog trainer, writer and upland hunter Jeremy Moore of Dog Bone Hunter we wrap up our...
#280 | From Trout Fishing to Bird Dogs: A Chat with Jeremy Moore
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by dog trainer, writer and upland hunter Jeremy Moore of Dog Bone Hunter we discuss a fishing...
#279 | Ruffed Grouse Drumming Survey Results with Charlotte Roy
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are joined by grouse project leader for the Minnesota DNR, Charlotte Roy, to disc...
#278 | Shotguns, Puppies and Upland Talk with Kevin Erdvig
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we welcome freelance filmmaker and avid upland hunter Kevin Erdvig back to the show ...
#277 | Instinctive Shooting with Lars Jacob
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we welcome wingshooting instructor and gun fitter Lars Jacob back to the show to dis...
#276 | A Conversation from the Ugly Dog Podcast with Mike Neiduski
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we share a conversation from the recently launched Ugly Dog Podcast with host Mike N...
#275 | Choke Tubes and Patterning with Scott Trulock of Trulock Chokes
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are joined by Scott Trulock of Trulock Chokes to discuss all things choke tubes, ...
#274 | Choosing The Right Bird Dog for You with Craig Doherty
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we welcome Craig Doherty, author of Building a Grouse Dog, back to the show to discu...
#273 | A Walk Through Woodcock Cover with Lindsey Shartell of Woodcock Minnesota
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we take a walk through some woodcock cover in hopes of banding spring chicks with Li...
#272 | Quail and Turkey Talk with Ryan Sparks of Quail Forever
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we catch up with the editor of the Quail Forever Journal to discuss his passion for ...
#271 | More Turkey Hunting Tips and Tactics with Jacob Myers
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we continue our basic turkey hunting tips and tactics conversation with Jacob Myers ...
#270 | Basic Turkey Hunting Tips and Tactics with Jacob Myers Part 1
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk basic turkey hunting tips and tactics with Alabama turkey hunter Jacob Myers...
#269 | Grouse, Shotguns and Bird Dogs with Jim Gerchy
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we catch up with Jim Gerchy, grouse hunting guide at Pineridge Grouse Camp, to talk ...
#268 | More Spaniels, Shotguns, and Upland Adventures with Matty Rawlinson
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we cover more upland bird hunting and dog training as well as overcoming shooting ch...
#267 | Spaniels, Pointers, and South Texas Adventures with Matty Rawlinson
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An in-depth discussion with Matty Rawlinson of Heritage Gundogs and Outfitters, a dog trainer, hunti...
#266 | Exploring the World and History of Pointing Dogs with Craig Koshyk
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast episode features an in-depth discussion with Craig Koshyk, a bird hunter, lover of hunt...
#265 | The Art and Science of Woodcock Banding: A Deep Dive into Techniques, Challenges, and Upcoming Workshops
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by Bailey Petersen of the MN DNR and Jerry Havel of Pineridge Grouse Camp and Upland Gun comp...
#264 | Birds on the Move: How GPS Technology Illuminates Woodcock Migration
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Birdshot Podcast, host Nick and Dr. Erik Blomberg discuss the intricacies of ...
#263 | 10 Years of the American Woodcock Society
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by Gabe Stone and Kevin Sterling of the American Woodcock Society we discuss woodcock migrati...
#262 | The Tale of Buffalo Burton and Shotgun Dan
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by Tyler Burton and Dan Hornbaker we discuss their chance meeting on New Jersey public lands ...
#261 | Utah Forest Grouse Research with Logan Clark
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by Utah State grad student and upland hunter Logan Clark, we discuss an ongoing forest grouse...
#260 | Part Two of Grouse and Grouse Hunting with Mark Parman
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by author and avid upland hunter Mark Parman, we continue our conversation on grouse, upland ...
#259 | Grouse and Grouse Hunting with Mark Parman Part 1
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by author and avid upland hunter Mark Parman, we discuss unusual winter conditions, late seas...
#258 | Quail Hunting, Bird Dogs and more with Mike Sheffer
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by vagabond upland hunter Mike Sheffer, we discuss his history as a bird hunter, bobwhite qua...
#257 | Lone Duck Outfitters & Kennels with Bob Owens
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by Bob Owens of Lone Duck Outfitters, we discuss Bob’s journey into the world of gun dogs, ...
#256 | Vintage Doubles and Side by Side Shotguns with Doug Stewart
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joined once again by author Doug Stewart, we recap hunting seasons and dive into side by side shotgu...
#255 | Winter Reading and the Birdshot Podcast Inbox with Nick Larson
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A solo episode with host Nick Larson answers some listener questions from the Birdshot Podcast inbox...
#254 | Double Guns and Upland Field Wear with Cody Simons
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Show Highlights: Using lighter payloads for upland hunting Getting into shotshell reloading Build...
#253 | Bird Dogs, Double Guns and Western Wings with Cody Simons
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by western upland hunter and staff member at Sitka Gear, Cody Simons, we discuss bird dogs, d...
#252 | Grouse Dog Conversation with Kyle Warren
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by Kyle Warren of Paint River Setters, we dive deeper into the grouse dog component of the eq...
#251 | Ruffed Grouse and Grouse Cover with Kyle Warren
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by Kyle Warren of Paint River Setters, we discuss some of the subtleties of hunting ruffed gr...
#250 | Trap Awareness and Safety with Tate Abler and Rich Wong
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by Tate Abler and Rich Wong, we discuss a trap encounter Rich had with his bird dog and gain ...
#249 | From Your Imagination to the Field with Upland Gun Company
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by the founders of Upland Gun Company, Dan LaFond and Jerry Havel, we discuss the concept of ...
#248 | Grouse Tracking Bird Dogs from Patreon Bonus Episode
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On a segment from a recent Patreon bonus episode we discuss a grouse pointing and tracking sequence ...
#247 | Grouse and Grouse Dog Q & A with Fritz Heller Part 2
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fritz Heller returns to the show for a grouse season update and a listener Q & A session on all thin...
#246 | Grouse and Grouse Dog Q & A with Fritz Heller Part 1
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fritz Heller returns to the show for a grouse season update and a listener Q & A session on all thin...
#245 | Grouse Camp Cast with Bill Calfee and Nick Adair Part 2
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Calfee and Nick Adair join the show for part two of our round table conversation from grouse ca...
#244 | Grouse Camp Cast with Bill Calfee and Nick Adair Part 1
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Calfee and Nick Adair join the show from grouse camp to discuss southern grouse hunting, grouse...
#243 | Shotgun Talk with Phil Bourjaily
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shotgun Editor at Field and Stream, Phil Bourjaily, joins the show to discuss shotgun and wingshooti...
#242 | Bird Dog of the Day
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Seth Patterson and Mike Yashko of Bird Dog of the Day join the show to discuss cultivating and inspi...
#241 | Ugly Dog Hunting Company with Mike Neiduski
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Neiduski returns to the show as the new owner of Ugly Dog Hunting to discuss the company and bi...
#240 | Grouse and Woodcock Hunting with Ann Jandernoa Part 2
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ann Jandernoa joins the show for part two of our 7th annual grouse and woodcock habitat and hunting ...
#239 | Grouse and Woodcock Hunting with Ann Jandernoa Part 1
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ann Jandernoa joins the show for part one of our 7th annual grouse and woodcock habitat and hunting ...
#238 | Why Upland Hunters Miss with Chris Batha
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Acclaimed gun fitter and wingshooting instructor Chris Batha joins the show to discuss common reason...
#237 | “I Had a Wolf Encounter with My Bird Dog”
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Various ruffed grouse hunters join the show to recount their experience encountering wolves with the...