The Western Wingshooter Podcast
Episodes
Cabin Fever!
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Wess and I had what felt like a good old fashined Birds, Booze, and Buds talk. We talked alot about what we are excited about in the upcoming weeks. W...
Boss CuProX Copper! with Brandon Cerecke
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined by The Mad Scientist, Brandon Cerecke. Brandon is the owner and founder of Boss Shotshells and is also the brains behind the new CuProX ...
Upland Heavy Weights! with Tim Brown
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You asked and We answered! At Pheasant Fest we got asked multiple times to bring the team back together so we did! We talk about a scare with Tim's ...
University of Alaska FURVOR Study! With Kevin and Katie!
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Science Class with your professors Katie Willis and Kevin Bauer! This is a deep dive podcast talking about the study that was finally relea...
Ruffed Grouse Society with Gabe Stone
14 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks episode we are joined by my buddy Gabe Stone. We chat about RGS and AWS and what those orginizations have been working on. We also spe...
Pheasant Fest 2026 Preview!
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode me and the boys from The Prairie Tails Podcast we talk about some of the things that we are the most excited about for Pheasant Fest c...
Remembering September with Matt Davis
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Davis returns! We talk about some big news coming from Final rise. New products are coming! We preview the YouTube video that we recorded back ...
BRRRRRRRR Its Frickin COLD! with Wess Larabee!
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Wess and I talk gear! We go over some of our favorite pieces of gear from the 2025 season. Some sponosors some not. We talk about the BIG changes comi...
Chukar Hunting part 2! with Ryan, Jace and Todd
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan and Jace Newmarker are a father/son Chukar hunting duo that hunt as hard for these Wild birds as anyone I know! Jace is now 12 and his smack talk...
Wild Birds and Wilder Places! with Brent and Dom
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Man! Chukar hunting in Nevada is a WILD adventure! Sure, the bird numbers arent what they were last year but they are still pretty good! On this weeks...
Valley Quail and Rusty with Katie Willis and Kirk Adams
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It has been a very long road to get to this place with Rusty. He and I have spent countless days and more miles than I care to think about chasing bir...
The Last North Dakota Pheasant Hunt of 2025!
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Man! 2025 has certainly been the year of the Pheasant in North Dakota! Wess, George and Myself recap our favorite moments of the season. We also chat ...
Packing for The Road!
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Im 4 days away from the start of my big winter trip so I asked George to join me on the podcast to talk about all the gear and planning that goes into...
Hot Takes with the Boys!
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
George, Wess and Myself sat down for a fun debate. We tackle some of the topics that we get asked the most. Our favorite birds, best dogs for pheasant...
The Lost Episode! with Tim Brown!
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the episode that I recorded with Tim all the way back in early October! Seems like years ago at this point. We talk about sharptail hunting wi...
The Mid-Season Recap Podcast!
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wess and George from The Prairie Tails Podcast join me to chat about our late October and November hunting. We talk about my first two flush episodes ...
Boss Shotshells COPPER! with Dirk and Duane
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a few days of hunting everything that North Dakota has to offer we sat down with Dirk and Duane to talk about the new Copper Shot from Boss! Spo...
Habitat One with Greg Cronkhite
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Greg is a passionate bird hunter and conservationist. His passions have lead him from designing dakota 283 kennels to owning a farm in South Dakota wi...
Sharptail Camp! with Bob and Scottie!
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks episode we are joined by a couple of repeat guests to Sharptail Camp. Bob and Scottie were up here last year also and we break down how ...
Birds Dogs Keep Us Humble with Final Rise and Gun Dog Grind
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week I am joined by Matt Davis from Final Rise and Jake and Nick from Gun Dog Grind. We chat about some of our highs and lows from a few days of ...
Montana Opener with Lars Anderson and Crispi USA
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lars Anderson from Crispi USA and his buddies were kind enough to invite me along on their trip to Montana for the opener for Sharptails and Huns. We ...
Talking Gear and Hunting with Bird Hunter Supply!
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Palmer is the Owner of Bird Hunter Supply Company. He joins us on the podcast to talk about how and why he started his business. We also talk abou...
Waterfowl Production Area Distruction!
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wess and George join me to chat about the Waterfowl Production Areas right here in our neighborhood that are being drained by oil companies to frac th...
Borderlands with Hank Shaw
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hank Shaw is one of the most interesting people I know. Hes a hunter, fisherman, forager, oh yeah.... and a hell of a cook! While I was in Minneapol...
Trust Your Instincts with Jim Shockey
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Shockey is a LEGEND in the Outdoor world! He is a world traveler, Big game hunter, Author and Outfitter. He has taken over 360 different wild ga...
Mearns Quail Masterclass
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks episode we continue our Masterclass series on the Quail of Arizona! We dig deep into the Mearns Quail. From habitat to tips and tricks t...
Gambles and Scaled Quail Master Class
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
South West Quail Master Class! In this episode we talk about different tips and techniques for chasing these notorious little birds. Also check out th...
Upland Community and Public Lands with Ben Proctor and Tim Brown
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Since this episode was recorded we won. After hundreds of thousands of phone calls, emails, and letters written by sportsmen and women Mike Lee from U...
Its all About that Gravy, Baby! with Kevin Bauer and Katie Willis
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this epiosde we talk about the little things that we can do to help insure that our bird dogs can stay running at a higher level! Kevin Bauer is th...
Public Lands Fight Round 2! with BHA President Patrick Berry
14 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The United States Senate has included in the "Big Beautiful Bill" a land sale of YOUR Public Lands. The time to fight is right now! They are planning ...
Mountain Grouse Master Class
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we continue our species specific series. Mountian Grouse in Montana is this weeks focus. Primarily we talk about Blue Grouse but we ...
Public Lands VICTORY!
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
About 7pm last night they removed the Public Land sale from the reconsiliation bill! This is a big win for those of us that enjoy hunting on this land...
ATTENTION! Public Land Owners with Randy Newberg
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Randy Newberg is a life long Hunter, trapper, and fisherman. He also has a long history of being one of the most outsporken public land advocates that...
Pitchin' Jigs with Roger Schumann
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Roger is one of the best fisherman I know! Hes the Owner of Schumann Fishing Guide Service based out of Minot North Dakota. When he called me and aske...
BIrds, Booze, and Buds with Bray Meyer
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Warning! This episode is going to contain some adult content! Bray is a local rancher here in North Dakota and one of my good buddies. We talk about...
Talkin' Turkeys with The Upland Heavy Weights!
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tim, Wess, George and Myself sit down to tell some lies and share some laughs after the first few days of the 2025 turkey season!
Talking Boots and Bird Hunting with Lars from Crispi Boots
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The MOST asked question we get is what kind of boots do I wear....The answer is Crispi! So, we asked Lars from Crispi to join us for a poscast to chat...
Public Lands and Bird Hunting with Ryan "Cal" Callaghan
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan is the Director of conservation at Meateater, a public lands advocate, and on the board of directors of BHA, and host of Cal's Week In Review Pod...
Public Lands and Spaniels with President of BHA Patrick Berry
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick Berry is the new President and CEO of Back Country Hunters and Anglers and a life long outdoorsman. For those of you that are unfamiliar wit...
Pheasant Fest Preview! with Travis Frank
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Travis joins Wess and Tyler to chat about all of the events coming up at Pheasant Fest in Kansas City! We talk about the live podcast the Flush is doi...
Pheasant Hunting Master Class with Tim Brown
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks episode we continue our series on tips and tactics. This week in honor or Pheasant Fest we cover the mighty Disco Chicken! Tim Brown joi...
How to Hunt Sharptails and Huns
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You asked for it! Wess, George and Myself nerd out on Sharptails and Huns. We break down early season, mid season and late season. We also talk about ...
A Life of Adventure with Alex Christensen
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Fransen's Season Highlights
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Scott joins Wess and myself to discuss his season. We share lots of laughs as always as well as talk about his Daughter, Hannah and her journey to bec...
Plus Sized Models Season Wrap Up! with Tim, Wess and George
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Bearded Uplander ( Tim Brown) and the Prairie Tails Podcast boys join us to chat about our season. We talk about our favorite hunts and start ta...
The Best Hunt of My Life! with Ryan and Jace Newmarker
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan and Jace Newmarker are a father and son team that are Chukars worst nightmare. They have great dogs and the knowledge to get out and put big numb...
Talking Quail....and Mountain Lions??? with Andrew Vavra and Brian Essling
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Damn Its Cold!!!! with Tim Brown and Wess Larabee
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bird Dogs Past with Plus Sized Models
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks Plus Sized Models Podcast we discuss bird dogs that have past. Both good memories and ones that make us sad. We also discuss the wrap ...
Talkin' Trappin' with New England Naturals
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On todays episode we talk with Jake from New England Naturals! We talk about trapping in New Hampshire and the fur care side of it. Jake and his Wife ...
OnX Hunt Master Class Preview with Jack Hedlund
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jack, Wess and Myself sat down to chat about the upcoming master class. We also talk about all of our miss adventures in the outdoors.
We all Evolve with Time! with Wess and George
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
DONT WORRY! Its still the same silly podcast! 7 Years ago when I started this show it was called The Western Wingshooter Podcast, now it is again. W...
The Lost Plus Sized Models Podcast with Tim Brown
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We recorded this podcast with The Bearded Uplander in the last week of September but lost the recording! Then I found it buried in the memory file of ...
Instagram Live with The Bearded Uplander!
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Live and in person! Tim Brown is in the HOUSE! We take listener questions off instagram, talk about the tough hunting, INSANE weather and prairie fire...
Chewin' the Fat with Ron Boehme and Hank Shaw
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
These two guests dont need any introduction! But Ill give it a shot! Hank Shaw is a wild game chef, Author of several cook books, and a badass of a hu...
Where The Hell are the Birds!!! Full Episode with Wess and George
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After the first 3 days of the North Dakota Sharptail and Hun Season we have come to the conclusion that the numbers of birds are WAY down from last se...
Montana Grouse Tour pt. 2 with OnX Hunt!
14 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Man alive! What a trip! On our last night of the Grouse tour all of us sat down to recap the highs and lows of our trip. Central Montana was lousy w...
Montana Grouse Tour part 1
07 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Well boys and girls it aint easy out west! This hunt has been a good reminder that not every day is easy. In fact day 1 of this hunt was brutal. But w...
Plus Sized Models Live!
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Bearded Uplander, Wess Larabee and Myself did our first ever LIVE show on instagram. We had a few folks jump on and covered everything from quail ...
Plus Sized Models #4 with special guest Wess Larabee
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks show we have some HUGE announcements! We are joined by Wess Larabee from the new Prairie Tails Podcast that will be on the new B3 Podcas...
Florida Hunting with Swamp and Stomp
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The boys from Swamp and Stomp join us on the podcast today to tell us about the hunting and fishing in Florida. Including snipe, deer, and of course G...
Setting up the Hunting Rig with Casey Hawks from DECKED
03 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Casey and I talk about the DECKED drawer sysetm as well as the cargo glid. Pros and Cons of each. We also talk about insallation of both. Then we swit...
Plus Sized Models Episode 3!
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Brown and Myself talk about Tims new dog box from BPRO Kennels. We talk about lots of fishing. Summer fitness goals to get ready for hunting seaso...
Ugly Dog Hunting Company with Mike Neiduski
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Neiduski is this weeks guest! Mike is the owner of Ugly Dog Hunting Company, a judge for NAVHDA, and a fantastic human! We talk about his path ...
Feathered Forces with Klay Konrad
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Talkin Trapping, Hunting, and The Outdoors with Randy Newberg
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Randy Newberg is the host of Fresh Tracks, the former president of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Conservationist, Hunter, Trapper, Fisherman, and...
Plus Sized Models Episode 2: Big Boy Problems!
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Brown and Myself go over listener Questions. Topics discussed include favorite shotguns, boots we wear, types of cloths, what we look for when sco...
Stuff Seth Sees with Seth Owens
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Seth and Myself chat about his love of not only hunting birds with a gun and a dog, but also with a camera. His instagram page is one of my favorite f...
Plus Sized Models episode 1
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is episode 1 of the Plus Sized Models Podcast which is going to be a monthly bonus episode with Myself and Tim Brown AKA the Bearded Uplander. In...
Talking Supplements for our Hunting Dogs with Kevin
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bonus Episode! Turkey Camp
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hatchet Mike, Nate Burbach and Myself had an EPIC opening day! The 3 of us sat down the next day and chatted about the events that lead to us shooting...
Outdoor Mentors with Brittany French
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On todays episode I am talking with Brittany French. Brittany grew up on a cattle ranch by Dodge City Kansas and got into the outdooors at a early age...
Seth from Bird Dog of the Day!
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Seth and myself go into the bird dog of the day bracket. We talk about our favorite dogs and some upsets in this years bracket. We also talk about the...
The Return of Josh Mills! Back Country Hunters and Anglers
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Josh and I share some laughs and tell some stories. Go in depth on the happening known as BHA Rendezvous that will be taking place in Minneapolis Minn...
Shotgun Patterning with Pattern Pros
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of the things that we as bird hunters dont do a good job of doing is patterning our shotguns and shells. Ryan and myself discuss Pattern Pros. Pat...
Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock with Gabe and Kevin
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society do so much good work in the woods across the country. On this episode we share a bunch of laug...
Talking Chukar and more with Matt Hardinge
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While at Pheasant Fest in Sioux Falls Matt and I took an hour out of an incredibly busy event to sit down and chat for an hour. We chat about him and ...
Tim Brown AKA The Bearded Uplander
24 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Brown is an iowa bird hunter. He spends lots of time in the field with his dogs across multiple states each fall. We chat about his trip to north ...
Talking Dogtra with Pete Fischer
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pete is a former Lab trainer and knows the inner workings of dogtra collars better than anyone. He joins me on the podcast this week to talk about the...
The BYU Chukar Study
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Man! This one is interesting! They put 50 GPS transmitters of adult chukars last spring in Utah. The information they gathered was absolutly facinatin...
Talking Gear and Hunting with Matt Davis and Final Rise!
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I couldnt be happier to announce that Final rise is a new sponsor for the Podcast! Matt Davis is one of the best dudes Ive ever met and makes a badass...
Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Armed Forces Initiative with Trevor Hubbs
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Armed Forces Initiative is doing some amazing work getting veterans involved in the outdoors. It started back in 2019 and has been growing ever si...
Bobwhites and Good Friends with Scott Fransen and Fred McAdams
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Last day in Kansas Scott, Fred and myself carved out a little time before we hit the road to give each other a hard time, share some laughs and tell s...
Good Friends and Good Times
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Man! this has been a wild ass trip! Me and all my friends sat down after our first day of hunting in kansas to talk about some of our favorite moments...
Chukar Hunting Part 1!
03 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yep, Chukar hunting is hard after all. Big surprise I know. After the first stop on our B3 cross country road trip we sat down to tell the tale. Bruce...
Pros and Cons of Pay to Play Hunting
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
So, this one was a podcast i was worried about. The pay to play arguement is a real issue for me. Im not in favor of it, so I was uneasy with the idea...
Pine Ridge Grouse Camp with Stephen Faust
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My first trip to Pine Ridge Grouse Camp in Minnesota didnt disappoint! We moved lots and lots of Grouse and Woodcock. Ate some amazing food and shared...
Uncle Wess and Coach Macinstache
15 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wess and George join me to talk about some pheasant hunting, Dog trainers, and chasing sandhill cranes.
Wild Times with Katie Willis and Dylan Krause
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Katie Willis is an abolute wild person! She travels the country with her camper and pack of dogs chasing wild birds in wild places with her pack of do...
Legends Of the Fall with Travis Frank
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Travis and Myself sat down after filming for a few days on a new episode of The Flush. We had a lot of fun and made tons of memories.
Bird Dogs and Good Folks
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The last day of the Sharptail Camp a group of us sat down to talk about our favorite moments from the week. Laughs were had and a few tears shed.
The Duck Ruck with Sam Soholt
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
100 mile hike for Duck Stamps? 100,000$ for habitat? Yup, thats what Sam is trying to accomplish. Go and help him accomplish this mission! Go to publi...
North Dakota Bird Report and Outlook
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I give out my bird report and what to expect for the season that is finally here!
Garhart Stephenson Snowcock and More
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Garhart is a bird hunter and fly fisherman from Wyoming. He has chased birds all over the country with his australian shepard, Rusty. He tells us abou...
August Training Camp!
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For the last 3 days we have been running dogs, catching walleyes, and laughing. We have seen lots of birds...seriously, numbers look great. The guests...
Kyle and Kellen from The Greenway Outdoors!
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Green and Kellen Crow are my guests this week. They are part of a group of friends that made their dreams happen. They built a brand, started a s...
BPRO Kennels with Ben Proctor
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
BPRO kennels first caught my attention at Pheasant Fest in Omaha. Today Ben joins us on the podcast to chat about the road that lead to him to makin...
CRP Master Class with Pheasants Forever!
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I learned a ton doing this podcast! Rachel Bush and Ron Leathers from Pheasants Forever joined us this week to educate us on the ins and outs of the C...
Walleye Fishing with The Pros!
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Scotty and Pearl Gillespie are a excellent husband and wife fishing team with experience fishing across the country. On top of that they are two of my...
Love Letter to Old Bird Dogs with Aaron Khaira
24 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
So, lets try this again! The podcast I did with Aaron last month had the last 19 mins that were lost. I asked Aaron to come back and finish our conver...