The Upland Social
Episodes
Episode 43: Woodcock Hunting And Raising Kids In The Outdoors With CJ Moore
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
CJ Moore is a Georgia outdoorsman whose hunting roots run deep in family tradition and a lifelong love for working dogs. A lifelong resident of west-c...
Episode 42: The Wonder of Woodcock Migration with Sara Cerv
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Serving as the Forest Conservation Director for the Atlantic Coastal Plain and Piedmont Region, Sara Cerv brings a deep-rooted commitment to sustainab...
Episode 41: Healing Through Faith, Bird Dogs, and Art with Tony Mullinax
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tony Mullinax is a South Carolina outdoorsman, artist, and man of deep faith whose life has been shaped by family, loss, and a lifelong connection to ...
Episode 40: Overcoming Upland Obstacles with Evan Moak
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Evan Moak is a Washington-based upland hunter who came to bird hunting later in life and isn’t shy about the steep learning curve that came with it....
Episode 39: Quail Hunting, Storytelling, and Permission Season with Ryan Sparks
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Sparks is a storyteller of the sporting life, using both writing and photography to capture his passions for fishing, hunting, wild food, rivers,...
Episode 38: A Pennsylvania Bird Hunter's Life with Aaron Hepler
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron Hepler has been drawn to the outdoors since he began hunting at 12 years old, a passion that also sparked his love for writing. A Pennsylvania n...
Episode 37: Elkhorn Coffee with Collin Kelly
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Collin Kelly is the founder and owner of Elkhorn Coffee, a specialty-grade coffee roaster based in Elkhorn, Nebraska. He studied exercise science at t...
Episode 36: Bobwhite Quail Research with Kyle Hedges and Frank Loncarich
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Hedges and Frank Loncarich are lifelong upland hunters and professional wildlife biologists whose careers have focused on quail, grasslands, and ...
Episode 35: Bird Hunting the Lowcountry with Patrick Hunter
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick Hunter was born and raised in the Carolinas, growing up between the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and his grandparents’ farm in the...
Episode 34: Stuff Seth Sees with Seth Owens
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Seth Owens is a wildlife and conservation photographer based in central North Dakota, where the prairies and grasslands have shaped both his life and ...
Episode 33: Ruffed Grouse, Shooting Slumps, and Advice For New Dog Owners with Devin Rice
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest is Devin Rice, a Michigan native whose love for the outdoors started early—baiting worm hooks and catching bluegills off his grandpa...
Episode 32: From Dogless To A First Bird Dog with West Newby
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest is West Newby. West is an avid upland hunter and bird dog enthusiast who’s been chasing birds since he was 17 years old. He got his ...
Episode 31: Heritage, Public Lands, and Giving Back with Keng Yang
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Keng Yang is a passionate public-land hunter dedicated to chasing pheasants and waterfowl across the prairie with his trusted nine-year-old German Wir...
Episode 30: Setters, Appalachian Grouse, and Guiding with Justin Madron
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Madron grew up in the mountains of West Virginia, where the outdoors were part of everyday life. He started hunting deer and bear at a young ag...
Episode 29: Furvor with Kevin Bauer
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest is Kevin Bauer, the mind behind Furvor, a company born out of a simple moment on the trail. After a hot summer hike left their two dog...
#28 Tailgate Talk: Ohio Pheasant Hunting with Cameron Berrien
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Live from the Ohio pheasant fields, Cameron Berrien and I recap our hunt for some Buckeye Birds. Believe it or not, Ohio does support a huntable amoun...
Episode 27: LIVE from Hoksey Native Seeds
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're joined by a team that's been restoring native prairies for nearly 40 years. Based in the heart of Iowa, Nicolas Lirio and Kent Bou...
Episode 26: New Adventures And A Rare Bird Dog with Cameron Berrien
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cameron Berrien is a 24-year-old outdoorsman from Goshen, Ohio, where he shares life with his wife, Hannah, and their three dogs—a corgi, a chocolat...
Episode 25: Countin' Coveys with Garrett Black
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Garrett Black is an avid upland hunter with a deep passion for pursuing bobwhite quail across the storied landscapes of Florida and Georgia. These fie...
Episode 24: RGS Canada with Mark Symes and Andrew Lowles
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guests are two of the driving forces behind the growing upland conservation movement in Canada — Mark Symes and Andrew Lowles, both active...
Episode 23: The Bird Dog Inn with Garrett Baker
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest is Garrett Baker, a lifelong outdoorsman and passionate upland hunter. Garrett grew up in Northcentral Pennsylvania and picked up a sh...
Episode 22: The Iowa Bird Chaser with Nick Martin
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest is Nick Martin, the creator of The Iowa Bird Chaser YouTube channel. Nick set out on a unique mission—to harvest a pheasant in all 9...
Episode 21: Gundog Grind Coffee with Nick and Jake
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My guests today are Nick Sherrod and Jake Terry, the owners of Gundog Grind Coffee. But their business is more than just another coffee company—it’...
Episode 20: HerUpland with Courtney Bastian
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Courtney Bastian’s journey into upland hunting began in 2008 when her German Wirehaired Pointer, Briar, placed a pheasant in her hands—a moment th...
Episode 19: Wingshooting and Being Drawn West with Brian Krebs
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Krebs grew up in Minnesota, where his passion for the outdoors began with pheasant and deer hunting. After college, his pursuits expanded westwa...
Episode 18: Vizslas, Birds, and Meaningful Photography with Rich Wong
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Westley Wong was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and is a dual Canadian-American citizen. He is a food photographer based in Minnesota, where he l...
Episode 17: The Bird Dogs of a Lifetime with Scott Kinnane
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Kinnane grew up in Vinton, Iowa, before moving to a small farmhouse in Minnetonka, Minnesota, surrounded by hardwoods and abandoned sand pits. A...
Episode 16: Online Upland Party
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on The Upland Social, we are going to take a different approach. Because the upland community is so awesome, we recently hit 1,000 followers on ...
Episode 15: Off The Rails with Jim Burris
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Burris is a passionate outdoorsman who recently relocated from North Carolina to Wisconsin. He’s hunted with bird dogs for over 25 years going...
Episode 14: Sage Grouse, Conservation, and Writing with Josh Tatman
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the Upland Social, Josh Tatman joins us for some great conversation. A Wyoming resident, Josh is an avid bird hunter, dedicated outdoor write...
Episode 13: Ugly Dog Hunting with Mike Neiduski
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Neiduski is the owner and operator of Ugly Dog Hunting Company, an online bird dog supply shop, providing serious gear for serious bird hunters a...
Episode 12: Valley to Peak Nutrition with Kyle Kamp
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In December 2008, 21-year-old Kyle Kamp weighed 270 pounds and experienced chest pains while opening Christmas presents. That moment sparked a major l...
Episode 11: Hunt Redi with Heath Seiner
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Heath Seiner is a self-proclaimed average dude in constant need to escape to wide open spaces. Driven by the hunt, he is ever nudged to explore new la...
Episode 10: Chasing Upland Adventures with Jake Bartells
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jake Bartells and his family reside in Eastern Pennsylvania with his now five French Brittanys. His story is anything but typical in the sense of his ...
Episode 9: Amaazen Outdoors with Brian Maze
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Maze has spent over a decade guiding clients through memorable outdoor adventures, beginning with turkey hunting, and later diving into fly fish...
Episode 8: The Hunting Traveller with Chris Midgette
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Midgette is an avid bird hunter, lifelong waterfowler, Boykin spaniel owner, a self-proclaimed bourbon snob, gas station pork rind connoisseur, ...
Episode 7: Flames and Feathers with Drew Conner
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Drew Conner is from a small town in South Carolina named Edgemoor. God comes first in his life with his family close behind. Hunting and work constant...
Episode 6: Seize The Moment Outdoors with Dave Mayers
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Mayers is a Pennsylvania native, where he cut his teeth bird hunting behind his friend's close working black labradors. He hunted ruffed grouse a...
Episode 5: Idaho Upland Hunting with Andy Wayment
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew M. Wayment (Andy) graduated from law school in May of 2001. He is currently a partner at Tolson and Wayment PLLC in Idaho Falls, Idaho, focusin...
Episode 4: Maine Upland Guide Robb Moore
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Robb Moore is a ninth generation Virginian, angler, bird hunter, and an active registered Maine guide with the Maine Upland Guide Service. He lives in...
Episode 3: Justin Berkley with Northern Forest Gun Dogs
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am joined by Justin Berkley. A native Michigander, Justin now lives a nomadic bird hunting lifestyle, spending the months of August through Fe...
Episode 2: Northwest Wingshooters with Rob Hubble
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Hubble runs the "Northwest Wingshooters" Youtube channel. He's 37 years old, hails from Washington State, but currently lives in Idaho. Rob has be...
Episode 1: Hunt Birdz with Edgar Castillo
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Edgar Castillo is a retired law enforcement officer for 27 years, where he worked for a large Kansas city metropolitan agency. He also served in the U...
TRAILER
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’re listening to The Upland Social, a podcast dedicated to the bird hunting community. I’m your host, Ryan Lynton, an artist, writer, and lover...