Birdshot Podcast

Mar 28 2025 308 ep. 81 mins 622
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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.

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#312 | More Shotgun Shooting and Insights with Keith Coyle

Mar 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

REPLAY #107 | Breeding and Developing Wild Bird Dogs with Jerry Kolter

Mar 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

#311 | The Venn Diagram of Bird Hunters and Bird Watchers with Zach Adams

Mar 07 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 o

#310 | Native Seeds and Prairie Talk with Nicolas Lijiro and Kent Boucher

Feb 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

#309 | Bird Hunting, Dog Training and the St. Huberts Field Trial with Grayson Guyer

Feb 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

#308 | Conserving Quail Habitat with Jef Hodges

Feb 07 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 habi

#307 | Chasing Dreams and Chukar with Garhart Stephenson

Jan 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 m

#306 | An English Cocker and Ten Different Species of Upland Birds with Travis Hash

Jan 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 pr

#305 | The American Field Sportsman’s Journal with Chris Ingram

Jan 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 f

#304 | Chukar Chasing in Retirement with Travis Warren

Jan 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 hunte