Interesting, informative guests, listener questions, tips, hacks, suggestions and ideas ... on all things upland bird hunting, hosted by the creator of TV series Wingshooting USA
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There are many organizations working on hunters' behalf behind the scenes, and one of them is led by Chuck Sykes. He's executive director of the Council to Advance Hunting and Shooting Sports, facilitating hunter recruitment, retention and re-activation across the country. The group serves as a brokerage, a clearing-house, of data, research, information and initiatives to support state wildlife…
Audio exclusive: Nicks, cuts, scratches, snakebite and worse ... what do you do? How do you recognize medical problems in the field? How do you decide when to conduct a field repair and when to race for the nearest veterinarian? I'll recall my own experiences and how to handle many of them. No, not veterinary advice, but at least a heads-up for you. There's some tools and gear, some clues to what…
There's little doubt your hunting season will be affected by the hundreds of wildfires that have devastated vast swaths of bird country. So how do we make the most of it, balancing ethics, conservation, and our own passion? Mikal Cline is the Upland Game Bird Coordinator at Oregon's Dept. of Fish and Wildlife; Justin Small is Upland Game Staff Specialist at Nevada's Dept. of Wildlife. Two…
Bathroom stops, flat tires, curiosity ... I've stumbled onto postage-stamp sized parcels and massive tracts of public and publicly-accessible land open to hunters. Many of them are managed by obscure agencies we never think of when it comes to planning our hunting trips. Others are below-the-radar properties we drive past without even considering their bird hunting potential. Somewhere in this…
Enjoy this very popular (read: helpful) show even if you heard it a few years ago ... Pro trainer, chukar hunter, and author ... George DeCosta Jr. is also a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon fanatic. We'll talk puppy development, go to school on steadying a dog (hint: long before he encounters birds), and get a few chukar hunting tips too. George suggests some essential training gear and what he…
Avid hunter, world traveler and former chief instructor for the National Sporting Clays Association, Don Currie shares his decades of experience helping people like us to shoot better. We'll focus on transferring on range skills to the field, quick gun fitting fixes, what to look at when mounting your shotgun, and the critical parts of a good gun mount. We'll cover ways to ensure you're in the…
Audio exclusive! Here's the list of things I carry - and where - to ensure a safe and productive hunting trip. We go from front bumper to roof rack and touch on the gear that you too might want to carry. From safety and rescue stuff to dog-care, I'll share my inventory in hopes there's something there you might want to pack. I'll also mention a few things in my hunting vest you may not have…
Kicking off our series on bird-rich states and their resident experts, Alex Solem joins me from South Dakota. Senior upland biologist for the state's game, fish and parks department, this avid bird hunter has the 4-1-1 on America's most popular game bird. Our wide-ranging discussion covers bird habits and habitat, a day in the life of a rooster, a list of best starting points on the map, hunting…
A short essay on how opening day is more than 24 hours long. Starting the last day of the season, we assemble dreams, practical stuff, memories and hopes to construct a first day of the season. Insider editions are brought to you by CableGangz tie-out systems. [Take 10% off your next order at CableGangz.com with the promo code CG10.] with additional support from USA Clay Target League, Mid Valley…
What goes into making a great upland bird hunting magazine? Matt Soberg is ideally suited to answer that question, having edited the Ruffed Grouse Society's magazine for years, and is now at Covey Rise magazine. Avid hunter, conservationist and passionate communicator, Matt and I cover everything from how to get your article or photo published, to what makes a great story (hint: it's a great…
Here's an avenue for every kid who wants to make a school sports team - clay target shooting. That's the goal of the USA Clay Target League , and California state coordinator Anna Canon will show us how it works, from recruitment to competition and the life-long results in a sport where every kid competes. The largest organization of its kind, USA Clay Target has over 55,000 youth participants and…
Your questions have been flowing in ... and here are my answers. In our somewhat-annual foray into your inquiries, I'll try to offer advice and suggestions that'll help you be a better hunter, sportsman, dog handler and shooter. We'll cover everything from bird-shy pups to physical fitness, where to go and why those places become special. There are questions on finding new hunting partners and…
