Birdshot Podcast
Birdshot Podcast presented by OnX Hunt and Hosted by Nick Larson: A wingshooting and upland hunting podcast where we discuss all things upland hunting, upland birds, and the bird dogs, guns and gear used to pursue them.
Episodes
April 25, 2025 • 87 mins
In this episode of the Birdshot Podcast, Nick Larson talks with Kenneth Witt—host of the Gun Dog Nation podcast—about his unconventional journey from small-town attorney to landman in West Texas, and ultimately, to upland hunter and podcast creator. Kenneth shares how his love for dogs, passion for the outdoors, and curiosity for training led him to start a show that highlights voices across the diverse world of hunting dogs.
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April 18, 2025 • 88 mins
In this episode of The Birdshot Podcast, host Nick Larson talks with Logan Clark, a graduate researcher, about his extensive study on dusky grouse migrations and behavior. They discuss the challenges and innovations in monitoring wildlife, including the use of autonomous recording units (ARUs) and GPS tracking. Logan shares insights from his fieldwork, the modeling techniques applied for abundance estimation, and the future directi...
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April 11, 2025 • 90 mins
In this episode of the Birdshot Podcast, the host welcomes Ryan Linton to discuss his journey from a novice hunter to an avid upland bird enthusiast and writer. Ryan shares how a serendipitous trip to Colorado sparked his love for hunting, eventually leading him to pursue upland birds and acquire his first bird dog, Creek, a Brittany. He talks about the joys and challenges of training his dog and the importance of wild birds in tha...
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March 28, 2025 • 99 mins
Insights into Shotgun Shooting and Gun Fitting with Keith Coyle
In this episode of the podcast, the host is joined by longtime friend and shooting instructor Keith Coyle. Keith shares his journey and recent move to start an independent shooting school on a farm near Pontiac, closer to the outer suburbs of Chicago. The episode delves deeply into the intricacies of gun fitting, the history and technique of shotgun shooting, and the ...
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March 21, 2025 • 74 mins
Joined by Jerry Kolter of Northwoods Bird Dogs we discuss his methods for developing wild bird dogs with a focus on young pups and early training tactics.
Show Highlights:
Breeding and training wild bird dogs
What Jerry looks for in a grouse dog
“You shouldn’t have to be a great dog trainer to have a good bird dog.”
What is considered “too much point” in a bird dog
What are super puppy exercises and what do they accomplish?
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March 7, 2025 • 106 mins
Joined by bird hunter and bird watcher, Zachary Adams we discuss commonalities and differences between the two groups, bird field guides and much more.
Show Highlights:
A part time gig throwing clays for Orvis
The ins and outs of land trusts
A passion for bird hunting and bird watching
Birds of New England: A Timber Press Field Guide
What goes into writing a field guide on birds?
A rescue bird dog re-ignites the flame fo...
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February 28, 2025 • 114 mins
Joined by Nicolas Lijiro and Kent Boucher of Hoksey Native Seeds and The Prairie Farm Podcast, we discuss grasslands, farming practices, native prairie planting and restoration.
Show Highlights:
Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic announcements
When should I plant my native seeds?
How Kent landed his dream job
The Prairie Farm Podcast
Check out the First Gen Hunter Podcast
A prairie farm versus a typical farm
The potential i...
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February 21, 2025 • 91 mins
Joined by Grayson Guyer of Lost Highway Gun Dog Kennels, we discuss bird dog training, quail and woodcock hunting, and the most recent St Hubert’s Field Trial hosted by the Bird Dog Society.
Show Highlights:
Woodcock migrations, the sky dance and more
Developing the St. Huberts Field Trial with the Bird Dog Society
H. Cooper Black and field trail grounds in the Carolinas
Pine plantations, active forestry and quail habitat ...
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February 7, 2025 • 90 mins
Joined by director of the National Bobwhite & Grasslands Initiative, Jef Hodges, we discuss quail habitat conservation, the North American Grasslands Conservation Act and more.
Show Highlights:
The National Bobwhite & Grasslands Initiative (NBGI)
Episode #78 | Quail Habitat with Frank Loncarich and Kyle Hedges
A career in natural resources and conservation delivery
Quail habitat loss and conservation
Acoustic Recording Units...
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January 31, 2025 • 107 mins
Discussing the approaching end of another chukar season, bird chasing border collies, shotguns and more with Garhart Stephenson.
Show Highlights:
The difference between mountain miles and city miles on your truck
First birds and vivid memories
Mild winters, double clutches and chukar nesting success
Favorite shot size for ruffed grouse… 8.5
A bad weather induced, thousand mile, quail hunting detour
Training non-traditional b...
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January 24, 2025 • 87 mins
Joined by Travis Hash, we discuss his adventures with his first bird dog, an English Cocker, to bag ten different species of upland birds.
Show Highlights:
A father son duo, passing the torch and first bird dog stuff
Hunting ten different species of upland birds with Doris the English cocker
Being a bird nerd and digging in to the research
Hunting dusky grouse as the season progresses
Using onX Hunt to track log and record yo...
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January 17, 2025 • 78 mins
Joined by Chris Ingram of the United Kennel Club (UKC), we discuss the history and evolution of UKC, The American Field and the launch of the American Field Sportsman’s Journal.
Show Highlights:
The winters and hunting culture of Vermont
The beauty and intrigue of wood ducks
A good old fashioned snipe hunt!
Snow days, snow shoes and cross country skiing
Feeling thankful for bird dogs benefiting our health
The United Kennel...
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January 10, 2025 • 95 mins
Joined by Travis Warren, we discuss his recent retirement, adventures in life and the uplands and what’s next for the former host of the UpChukar Podcast.
Show Highlights:
Retirement from the police force
“I’m a two-tuber guy!”
Old trucks and saving for rainy days
Decked systems for upland hunting
Bird hunting knives
Cleaning and cooking upland birds
A chukar hunter goes ruffed grouse hunting
28 gauge, gun fit, and shotgu...
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January 3, 2025 • 93 mins
Joined by Liz Lewis, sculptor, bird hunter and bird dog lover we discuss Liz origins in sporting art and the sporting lifestyle along with her journey as a competitive shotgun shooter.
Show Highlights:
“Raised at the range”
Overlanding and Uplanding: Episodes #209 and #210
A desire to help women become better shotgun shooters
Shooting competitively for Team Beretta and Team USA
“FITASC really separates the women from the gir...
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December 27, 2024 • 133 mins
On this New Year’s special episode, we hear from listeners via the BSP inbox, recap the 10 most downloaded episodes in 2024 and replay a conversation on quail hunting.
Show Highlights:
Updates from the host, new website and podcast search function
Garmin GPS saves the day and a bird dog!
Upland fitness routines for the new year
Thank you and Happy New Year!
The top ten most downloaded episodes on BSP in 2024
#289 with Ann Ja...
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December 20, 2024 • 127 mins
Joined by Jordan Alvis, we discuss his quest to bag nine different species of Idaho upland birds over his first bird dog, a Deutsch-Drahthaar.
Show Highlights:
Thoughts and perspective from a “traditional hunter”
Hunting with a dog versus hunting without one
Mixed bag hunting, blood tracking and other Drahthaar stuff
“Fur always wins over feathers”
Bagging nine species of upland birds over a young bird dog
A bird dog diploma...
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December 13, 2024 • 78 mins
Joined by Joe Aumann, we discuss his passion for Deutsch-Drahthaars and the Verein Deutsch-Drahthaar Group North America, dog training, testing and more.
Show Highlights:
Quail hunting the southwest
Javelina’s, snakes and porcupines!
Snake breaking with Don Lietzau - Tundramoor Kennel
A shotgun fitting with Del Whitman
The International Armbruster
Judging and testing with Verein Deutsch-Drahthaar | Group North America
Ruf...
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December 6, 2024 • 69 mins
Joined by Patrick Bowman and Rehan Nana of Garmin, we discuss Garmin GPS and Dog tracking technology as well as what to do if you happen to lose your Garmin Alpha in the woods!
Show Highlights:
Hunting season updates from Patrick and Rehan
Rehan’s classic American deer rifle
Tricky adult ruffed grouse in the woods this fall
Where were the woodcock?
What to do when you lose your Garmin GPS in the woods
Pair your Garmin Alpha...
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November 29, 2024 • 133 mins
Joined by owner of Ugly Dog Hunting Co, Mike Neiduski, we discuss some of our favorite gear along with recommendations and deals on a special Black Friday episode.
Show Highlights:
A brief Minnesota Wild update…
Garmin watch and GPS recommendations
How to find your phone with your Garmin watch?!
onX Hunt uses and carplay compatibility
How do you manage cold temperatures in trucks for dogs?
Brush pant discussion
Gun safes...
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November 22, 2024 • 84 mins
Joined by senior NAVHDA judge Jake Bartells, we discuss the upcoming 2025 St. Hubert’s Trail, November vibes, bird dogs and more.
Show Highlights:
November is in the air…
Hunting with kids
Jake’s pathway into hunting and bird dogs
Training success and community with NAVHDA
Training talk: defiance versus confusions
Being mindful of your behavior and attitude around your bird dog
How to become a NAVHDA judge
Dog tests vers...
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