Podcasts about Pheasants Forever

Jared and Matt talk labs with Taylor Esvelt and Dennin Harding! Go Flush Yourself is brought to you by Bird Hunter Supply! Visit birdhuntersupply.com for all your upland, waterfowl, hunting dog, and training needs. Thanks to their Conservation Program, all purchases give part of the proceeds from the purchase to the customer's choice of Pheasants Forever, Ruffed Grouse Society, or Delta Waterfowl. Go Flush Yourself is also brought you by HuntRedi! Visit HuntRedi.com for premium USA-made upland strap vests built for real miles in the field. Check out their tough and modular vests designed by hunters for hunters. They also run the Pave the Way program, accepting nominations to help get quality vests into the hands of the next generation of young bird hunters. Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon Supporter or Producer!  Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer Produced by Khord Campbell, Laramie Pettichord-Mathews, and Paul Rady Continue the conversation on our Discord! Sign up for our newsletter to get previews of episodes and other news about the show. Shop Go Flush Yourself stickers, shirts, and other merch at our shop. Check us out on Instagram, Facebook, Discord, YouTube, or email us.

Emily is one of the hardest core hunters I know and she happens to work for Pheasants Forever! She joins us this week to talk about a host of very exciting projects for habitat and access programs here in the state. Pheasants Forever was lucky enough to get one of the allotted tags from the North Dakota game and fish agency for Elk. This is the only way a non- resident could ever hunt elk here in ND. 100% of the money raised through this raffle with go back into the ground! Give it a listen and get your raffle tickets today to help the birds and hopefully win a elk tag!

In this episode, Matt chats with Charlie Thorburn of Mordor Gundogs. Charlie is a world-renowned breeder and trainer of springers, cockers, and labradors from Scotland. Check out his YouTube channel, Mordor Gundogs, and his podcast, The Dogfather. Go Flush Yourself is brought to you by Bird Hunter Supply! Visit birdhuntersupply.com for all your upland, waterfowl, hunting dog, and training needs. All purchases give to the customer's choice of Pheasants Forever, Ruffed Grouse Society, or Delta Waterfowl. Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon Supporter or Producer!  Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer Produced by Khord Campbell, Laramie Pettichord-Mathews, and Paul Rady Continue the conversation on our Discord! Sign up for our newsletter to get previews of episodes and other news about the show. Shop Go Flush Yourself stickers, shirts, and other merch at our shop. Check us out on Instagram, Facebook, Discord, X, YouTube, or email us.

Matt and Jared sit down with Ron Boehme of The Hunting Dog Podcast! Ron is also known for The Upland Institute and his appearances on MeatEater. We talk about his cocker, pointers versus flushers, and have an all around good time. Go Flush Yourself is brought to you by Bird Hunter Supply! Visit birdhuntersupply.com for all your upland, waterfowl, hunting dog, and training needs. All purchases give to the customer's choice of Pheasants Forever, Ruffed Grouse Society, or Delta Waterfowl. Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon Supporter or Producer!  Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer Produced by Khord Campbell, Laramie Pettichord-Mathews, and Paul Rady. Continue the conversation on our Discord! Sign up for our newsletter to get previews of episodes and other news about the show. Shop Go Flush Yourself stickers, shirts, and other merch at our shop. Check us out on Instagram, Facebook, Discord, X, YouTube, or email us.

In this episode, Matt and Jared talk with Idaho hunter and springer enthusiast, Michaela Maupin! On top of her springer, Michaela hunts ducks with her husband over their two labs, hunts cats and bears with their hounds, and has taken up falconry with a red-tailed hawk! Go Flush Yourself is brought to you by Bird Hunter Supply! Visit birdhuntersupply.com for all your upland, waterfowl, hunting dog, and training needs. All purchases give to the customer's choice of Pheasants Forever, Ruffed Grouse Society, or Delta Waterfowl. Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon Supporter or Producer!  Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer Produced by Khord Campbell, Laramie Pettichord-Mathews, and Paul Rady Continue the conversation on our Discord! Sign up for our newsletter to get previews of episodes and other news about the show. Shop Go Flush Yourself stickers, shirts, and other merch at our shop. Check us out on Instagram, Facebook, Discord, X, YouTube, or email us.

Scott Stipetich, Senior Precision Ag and Conservation Specialist for Pheasants Forever in Wisconsin, joins Tyler and Matt to unpack how yield and profitability data are reshaping habitat conservation on working farms. We dig into identifying marginal cropland, converting unprofitable acres into prairie strips, pollinator plantings, and wetland restoration, and why wider habitat corridors mean better nesting success against fox, skunk, and coyote predation. A must-listen for upland hunters, landowners, farmers, and anyone interested in pheasant habitat, CRP, and practical farm conservation in the Upper Midwest. If you are looking for more information on the topics in this episode, check out these links: Pheasants Forever - Find A Biologist Precision Ag & Conservation in Wisconsin Story Map Precision Ag & Conservation in Wisconsin Minidocumentary Check out the following links for even more content: Instagram Facebook Youtube More About the Upduck Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most deer hunters focus on food plots—but that's not what actually makes a property hold deer. In this episode, Brandon Beltz of Pheasants Forever breaks down why most deer habitat isn't working and what you should be doing instead. From seed mixes and native grasses to invasive species control and long-term habitat strategy, this is a deep dive into building better ground for deer and all wildlife. We appreciate Brandon joining us on the podcast and sharing his knowledge on something we're all so passionate about. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.00:08:00 – Introduction & Episode Overview00:18:05 – Who is Brandon Beltz? (Pheasants Forever Background)00:24:11 – Seed Programs & Habitat Philosophy00:29:09 – Why Diverse Seed Mixes Matter00:34:46 – The Problem with Invasive Species00:45:01 – Native vs Cool Season Grasses00:49:01 – Managing Johnson Grass & Problem Species00:55:57 – Herbicide Timing & Weed Control01:10:06 – How to Build the Right Seed Mix01:21:39 – Designing Habitat That Works Year-Round01:30:03 – Building Better Deer Habitat01:44:01 – Long-Term Habitat StrategyCheck out Pheasants Forever:https://pheasantsforever.org/https://www.pfhabitatstore.com/SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/c/HUNTRTUBEShop HUNTR Merch:https://wearehuntr.com/HUNTR Podcast is presented by:Hoyt Archery: https://hoyt.com (Code HUNTR for 20% off apparel)DeerGro: https://www.deergro.com (Code HUNTR for 15% off)Predator Camo: https://www.predatorcamo.com/ (Code HUNTR for 20% off)Beast Broadheads: https://beastbroadheads.com/ (Code HUNTR for 10% off)Lone Wolf Custom Gear: https://www.lonewolfcustomgear.com/ (Code HUNTR for 10% off your first purchase)RackHub: https://www.rack-hub.com/huntr (Code HUNTR for 10% off)Pure Wildlife Blends: https://www.purewildlifeblends.com (Code HUNTR for 10% off)Primos: https://www.primos.com/ (Code HUNTR for 15% off)Bushnell: https://www.bushnell.com/ (Code HUNTR for 15% off)HHA: https://www.hhasports.com/

Aaron Kuehl is the National Director of Habitat Programs for Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever. On this episode, Aaron reveals the launch of PF & QF's new online “Habitat University” which offers FREE in-depth online course information about habitat management and how to maximize your efforts in all landscapes. Topics dive into everything about CRP, state specific habitat guides, fire management and tools, building wildlife cover with livestock, eliminating invasive species, safe & effective weed control, tools of the habitat trade, site prep secrets for success, pollinator series, quail by regions, power in partnerships, working lands for wildlife, food plots vs habitat plots, and so much more. @pheasantsforever | @quailforeverPresented by: Walton's (waltons.com/), OnX Maps (onxmaps.com/), GAIM Hunting & Shooting Simulator (https://alnk.to/74wKReb), Black Gold Explorer Dog Food (blackgoldpet.com/), Hunt Fish SD (huntfishsd.com/), Aberdeen SD (aberdeensd.com/), RuffLand Kennels (rufflandkennels.com/), Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club (horseandhunt.com/), & Hoksey Native Seeds (https://hokseynativeseeds.com)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode Matt sits down with Benton Franklin Pheasants Forever chapter Vice President, Matt Staudenmaier, and Clays for Conservation's 2025 champion, Dennin Harding. Go Flush Yourself is brought to you by Bird Hunter Supply! Visit birdhuntersupply.com for all your upland, waterfowl, hunting dog, and training needs. All purchases give to the customer's choice of Pheasants Forever, Ruffed Grouse Society, or Delta Waterfowl. Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon Supporter or Producer!  Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer Produced by Khord Campbell, Laramie Pettichord-Mathews, and Paul Rady Continue the conversation on our Discord channel! Shop Go Flush Yourself stickers, shirts, and other merch at our shop. Check us out on Instagram, Facebook, Discord, X, YouTube, or email us.

Andrew Vavra sits down with Mike this week to share how an "I need a job" internship led him to a career in marketing and communications with Pheasants Forever. And, along the way Andrew transitioned from a waterfowler to an upland hunter, raised a lab in the city, then brought home a French Brittany, and now a German Wirehair. Andrew shares candidly about loving the dog you have and appreciating every moment afield, even if it doesn't go according to plan. There is lots to learn in this episode. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by Ugly Dog Hunting Co. Shop now at UglyDogHunting.comMusic used under Creative Commons -Two Step Daisy Duke by Mr. Smith is licensed under an Attribution 4.0 International License. 

The last 30 years has presented a loss of grasslands and habitat as a whole across America, and we're seeing the effects right here at home in Wisconsin. An organization called Pheasants Forever is dedicated to wildlife habitat conservation. So while pheasants is in their name, the habitat that they encourage benefits all wildlife. Johnny Behrendt is the Precision Ag Conservation Specialist with Pheasants Forever. He sat down to tell us about the health of the pheasant population in Wisconsin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Matt takes you through the history of the pump shotgun in the uplands. Go Flush Yourself is brought to you by Bird Hunter Supply! Visit birdhuntersupply.com for all your upland, waterfowl, hunting dog, and training needs. All purchases give to the customer's choice of Pheasants Forever, Ruffed Grouse Society, or Delta Waterfowl. Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon Supporter or Producer!  Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer Produced by Khord Campbell, Laramie Pettichord-Mathews, and Paul Rady Sign up for the Benton Franklin Pheasants Forever Clays for Conservation event in West Richland, WA, on March 28, 2026. Space is limited!  Continue the conversation on our Discord channel! Shop Go Flush Yourself stickers, shirts, and other merch at our shop. Check us out on Instagram, Facebook, Discord, X, YouTube, or email us.

Today's Guests: Ryan Resch, Owner of Big Horn Firearms and Dean Titterington, President of The Greater Denver Chapter of Pheasants Forever are with us today. Dean will tell us all about their upcoming Banquet Saturday March 14, 2026, be sure and get your tickets now, don't delay: www.GreaterDenverPF.org. (This Chapter was formerly South Metro Pheasants... READ MORE

This episode is our first book review! We peel back the cover of Wingshooting the Palouse: Pursuing American Upland Tradition from Eastern Washington by fellow Washingtonian, Bradley A. Trumbo. Let us know how you liked this format and if you want more book reviews in the future. Go Flush Yourself is brought to you by Bird Hunter Supply! Visit birdhuntersupply.com for all your upland, waterfowl, hunting dog, and training needs. All purchases give to the customer's choice of Pheasants Forever, Ruffed Grouse Society, or Delta Waterfowl. Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon Supporter or Producer!  Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer Produced by Khord Campbell, Laramie Pettichord-Mathews, and Paul Rady Continue the conversation on our Discord channel! Shop Go Flush Yourself stickers, shirts, and other merch at our shop. Check us out on Instagram, Facebook, Discord, X, YouTube, or email us.

On Valentine's Day, we brought on Jared Wickland from Pheasants Forever because it's all about love today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 In the first hour of Terry Wickstrom Outdoors Kirk Deeter comes on to discuss fly-fishing conditions. Bob Hix joins the show to discuss an upcoming banquet held by “Pheasants Forever”. Finally, Austin Parr comes on the show to discuss shore fishing with the weather being abnormally warm.

Marilyn Vetter, President and CEO of PF/QF, joins Reid for an inspiring conversation about her work and life. Marilyn describes a rural childhood in North Dakota, a journey into upland hunting through her husband's Sharp Shooter's Kennel, and her winding path to leadership of a prominent Conservation org. Along the way she digs into thoughts on leadership, organizational culture, and why we should be hopeful about the future of the uplands. Marilyn is a force, and an inspiration.   Learn more at www.pheasantsforever.org and see Marilyn in action at The Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic in Minneapolis Feb 20-22!

https://www.outdoornews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Feb-7-long-show.mp3 This week's show begins with Jared Wiklund, communications director for St. Paul-based Pheasants Forever sharing a preview of the Feb. 20-22 Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic event coming to the Minneapolis Convention Center. Then Karla Bloem, executive director of the Houston, Minn.-based International Owl Center offers insight into what kind of owls you’re hearing outside your window this time of year, plus she previews the center’s Festival of Owls coming March 6-8. Tim Lesmeister helps Managing Editor Rob Drieslein break down news topics including the new 5-fish daily perch limit on Lake Mille Lacs starting this Monday, Feb. 9, plus the Minnesota DNR’s plan to apply new limits to multiple roughfish species and an outlook for the March 27-28 Duck Summit in Nicollet, Minn. The post Episode 578 – Pheasant Fest preview, nongame chatter on owls, Mille Lacs perch, native roughfish appeared first on Outdoor News.

Jared and Matt talk to fellow Eastern Washington bird hunter, James Harter! James is best known as the creator and moderator for EWUBH. He is an avid upland hunter, chasing birds over his three labs in Washington and South Dakota. James hosted Jared on a tribal reservation earlier in the season. We go through that hunt and more on this episode. Go Flush Yourself is brought to you by Bird Hunter Supply! Visit birdhuntersupply.com for all your upland, waterfowl, hunting dog, and training needs. All purchases give to the customer's choice of Pheasants Forever, Ruffed Grouse Society, or Delta Waterfowl. Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon Supporter or Producer!  Join Jared and Matt at a Pheasants Forever Clays for Conservation event. Hang out with us and others and help a great cause! The event is on March 28th, 2026, in West Richland, Washington. Register for the event here. You can search Facebook for "Eastern Washington Upland Bird Hunters" to find and request to join James' group.  Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer Produced by Khord Campbell, Laramie Pettichord-Mathews, and Paul Rady Check us out on Instagram, Facebook, Discord, X, YouTube, or email us.

Learn how state-level decisions directly impact your seasons, access, opportunity, and conservation funding.Host Dr. Mike Brasher sits down with Kayleigh Leager of the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation and Swanny Evans of Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever—two policy professionals working daily inside state capitols to protect hunting, fishing, trapping, and shooting traditions.Most hunters understand federal policy like the Duck Stamp or the Farm Bill. But far more decisions—from Sunday hunting to conservation funding and public‑land access—are made in state legislatures. This episode explains how the National Assembly of Sportsmen's Caucuses works, why states are “laboratories of democracy,” and how small bills can create big downstream impacts on opportunity.In this episode:What the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation and NASC network doHow state bills—good and bad—spread across the countryWhy Sunday hunting reforms matter for access and R3Conservation funding: how license structures and federal match dollars really workWhy discounted or free licenses can unintentionally hurt state wildlife agenciesThe case for resident‑rate licenses for nonresident college studentsHow DU, PF/QF, and partners collaborate to stop harmful bills and advance positive onesListen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcastSend feedback: DUPodcast@ducks.orgSPONSORS:Purina Pro Plan: The official performance dog food of Ducks UnlimitedWhether you're a seasoned hunter or just getting started, this episode is packed with valuable insights into the world of waterfowl hunting and conservation.Bird Dog Whiskey and Cocktails:Whether you're winding down with your best friend, or celebrating with your favorite crew, Bird Dog brings award-winning flavor to every moment. Enjoy responsibly.

Join Jared and Matt as they recap the biggest end-of-season hunt they've ever been on with more flushing dogs on the ground than you can shake a stick at. They also talk about some other late season hunts they've had, Jared's new side by side shotgun, slingshots, upland hunting in Montana logistics with the new regulations there, and invite you to a Pheasants Forever Clays for Conservation event that they'll both be at! Go Flush Yourself is brought to you by Bird Hunter Supply! Visit birdhuntersupply.com for all your upland, waterfowl, hunting dog, and training needs. All purchases give to the customer's choice of Pheasants Forever, Ruffed Grouse Society, or Delta Waterfowl. Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon Supporter or Producer!  Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer Produced by Khord Campbell, Laramie Pettichord-Mathews, and Paul Rady Check us out on Instagram, Facebook, Discord, X, YouTube, or email us. Come shoot with us and support habitat at the Pheasants Forever Clays for Conservation shoot in West Richland, Washington! Register here.

Robbie is joined by Marilyn Vetter, CEO of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, for a conversation about the incredible work of these organizations, Marilyn's perspective on the future of hunting and habitat conservation, and an inspiring dialogue between two deeply passionate conservationists. If you want to learn more about Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, please visit https://www.pheasantsforever.org  Get to know the guest: https://www.pheasantsforever.org  Do you have questions we can answer? Send it via DM on IG or through email at info@theoriginsfoundation.org  Support our Conservation Club Members! Coenraad Vermaak Safaris: https://www.cvsafaris.com/  Trout Stream Studios: https://www.troutstreamstudios.com/  Raise Em Outdoors: https://theoriginsfoundation.org/conservation-projects/raise-em-outdoors/  See more from Blood Origins: https://bit.ly/BloodOrigins_Subscribe Music: Migration by Ian Post (Winter Solstice), licensed through artlist.io This podcast is brought to you by Bushnell, who believes in providing the highest quality, most reliable & affordable outdoor products on the market. Your performance is their passion. https://www.bushnell.com  This podcast is also brought to you by Silencer Central, who believes in making buying a silencer simple and they handle the paperwork for you. Shop the largest silencer dealer in the world. Get started today! https://www.silencercentral.com  This podcast is brought to you by Safari Specialty Importers. Why do serious hunters use Safari Specialty Importers? Because getting your trophies home to you is all they do. Find our more at: https://safarispecialtyimporters.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the AgCulture Podcast, Ariel Wiegard from Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever discusses how conservation and agriculture can work together to strengthen rural landscapes. Drawing on her experience in government relations, she explains how policy, habitat, and farm profitability can align through collaboration. Ariel explores trust building with farmers, practical conservation strategies, and the future of working lands. Learn valuable insight for producers, agribusiness professionals, and landowners focused on long-term sustainability. Listen now on all major podcast platforms! Meet the guest: Ariel Wiegard serves as Vice President of Government Affairs at Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, where she leads national policy and advocacy efforts supporting habitat conservation on working lands. With a background in agricultural policy, sustainability, and environmental law, she brings extensive experience working with farmers, landowners, and industry partners.What you will learn: (00:00) Introduction(03:26) Conservation mission(07:05) Policy challenges(08:16) Working lands value(12:36) Farmer trust(16:26) Precision conservation(26:26) Closing thoughtsDiscover the world of agriculture with the "Ag Culture Podcast". This podcast will be a gateway for those passionate about agriculture to explore its global perspectives and innovative practices.Join Paul as he shares his experiences in the agricultural industry, his travels and encounters with important figures around the world.Available on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Subscribe at http://www.agculturepodcast.com and keep an eye out for future episodes, bringing insights and stories from the vibrant world of agriculture.

In this episode, we look into the history of the English Cocker Spaniel.  While we did our best to make this as accurate as possible, but it's for entertainment purposes only and there's no guarantees it's 100% accurate. If you do notice an error, let us know (contact information is below) and if warranted we'll issue a retraction or correction. Go Flush Yourself is brought to you by Bird Hunter Supply! Visit birdhuntersupply.com for all your upland, waterfowl, hunting dog, and training needs. All purchases give to the customer's choice of Pheasants Forever, Ruffed Grouse Society, or Delta Waterfowl. Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer Check us out on Instagram, Facebook, Discord, X, YouTube, or email us. This is an independent podcast, not affiliated with any organization related to the subject matter. All information is based on public sources and opinions; it's not professional advice. Some content may be used under fair use for commentary. 

This week we’re talking late season pheasant hunting and habitat management, Christmas presents for outdoorsmen and women, and some ice fishing history and a current report from Lake of the Woods. Jared Wiklund from Pheasants Forever is back and talks about some seeding and tree management they’ve done lately to create better habitat for pheasants. The guys talk about where they’ve shot pheasants lately and what this winter weather is doing for them. Steve and JP Sweet join the show and give us a recent Lake of the Woods report and talk about how fishing as changed over the years at the Walleye Capital of the World. The guys start the show talking about wolves and have some Christmas gift ideas for hunters and anglers. Make sure you're “following” us on your favorite podcast streaming platform so you never miss a show, and if you like what you're hearing, leave us a rating and a review. We'd love to hear from you, and it helps us more than you know! Get our new HATS: https://sporting-journal-radio.myshopify.com/collections/winter-2025/hats Save 20% on a new OnX HUNT Membership with the code “SJR20” https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app/east https://fishhuntforever.com Find us on APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fish-hunt-forever/id1248475232 Find us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5OVGMvd5vMvETdClc6ks6q?si=5bfeed6989d04b23 Follow us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/fish.hunt.forever/ Find us on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/fishhuntforever Take a trip to LAKE OF THE WOODS: https://lakeofthewoodsmn.com/ Take a trip to DEVILS LAKE: https://www.haybaleheights.com/index.html Take a trip to TAZIN LAKE: https://tazinlake.com/ Learn more about SPACE TRAILERS: https://spacetrailers.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooboQSOhbWZ18_wMvVzkAIZx0uGsJiClXI22XCheqrdD8SEIUHn https://fishhuntforever.com/feed/podcast/ The post Week 694: Late Season Pheasant Hunting Habitat Management appeared first on Fish Hunt Forever.

In this episode, Jared and Matt sit down with Chris Luis of the YouTube channel, taters_flyway! Chris and his cocker, Tater, hunt the many species available in Oregon from ducks on the green and wet west side of the state to chukar in the canyons and dry uplands in the east. You can find Chris on his aforementioned YouTube channel and on his Instagram. Go Flush Yourself is brought to you by Bird Hunter Supply! Visit birdhuntersupply.com for all your upland, waterfowl, hunting dog, and training needs. All purchases give to the customer's choice of Pheasants Forever, Ruffed Grouse Society, or Delta Waterfowl. Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon member. Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer Browse and purchase Go Flush Yourself merch. Check us out on Instagram, Facebook, Discord, X, YouTube, or email us.

In this episode, Jared and Matt put together a 2025 gift guide! Links to our recommendations are below. Brought to you by Bird Hunter Supply! Visit birdhuntersupply.com for all your upland, waterfowl, hunting dog, and training needs. All purchases give to the customer's choice of Pheasants Forever, Ruffed Grouse Society, or Delta Waterfowl. Gift Guide Links: Final Rise vests: https://birdhuntersupply.com/collections/upland-vest Cato Placeboards: https://birdhuntersupply.com/collections/cato-outdoors Valley Quail Call: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1832519057/?ref=share_ios_native_control Outdoor Research Crocodile Gaiters: https://www.outdoorresearch.com/products/mens-crocodile-gaiters-322480 Dokken Dummies: https://birdhuntersupply.com/collections/dokken Nonstop Dogwear Protector Shirt:  https://www.nonstopdogwear.com Walmart's Ozark Trail Slide Lock Folder: https://www.walmart.com/ip/5420562258?sid=5f56f173-b5c7-42b3-8810-2724d6ee3016 Swiss Army Knife: https://www.victorinox.com/en-US/Products/Swiss-Army-Knife™-and-Tools/c/SAK/ Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon member. Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer Browse and purchase Go Flush Yourself merch. Check us out on Instagram, Facebook, Discord, X, YouTube, or email us.

Matt and Jared about the highs and lows of this bird-hunting season so far — great days with the dogs, the constant juggle of work and family, gear that actually delivered, a perfect morning that hooked a brand-new hunter for life, and the surprising story of using AI to diagnose and treat one of his springers. Brought to you by Bird Hunter Supply! Visit birdhuntersupply.com for all your upland, waterfowl, hunting dog, and training needs. All purchases give to the customer's choice of Pheasants Forever, Ruffed Grouse Society, or Delta Waterfowl. Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon member. Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer Browse and purchase Go Flush Yourself merch. Check us out on Instagram, Facebook, Discord, X, YouTube, or email us.

Matt brings you the history of the Duck Stamp!  Brought to you by Bird Hunter Supply! Visit birdhuntersupply.com for all your upland, waterfowl, hunting dog, and training needs. All purchases give to the customer's choice of Pheasants Forever, Ruffed Grouse Society, or Delta Waterfowl. Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon member. Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer Browse and purchase Go Flush Yourself merch. Check us out on Instagram, Facebook, Discord, X, YouTube, or email us.

In this episode, Jared and Matt talk about their exploits in the field as upland seasons open in Washington. They also got to interview some Pheasants Forever members about their opening days and plans for the season. Brought to you by Bird Hunter Supply! Visit birdhuntersupply.com for all your upland, waterfowl, hunting dog, and training needs. All purchases give back to the customer's choice of Pheasants Forever, Ruffed Grouse Society, or Delta Waterfowl at no extra expense to the customer. Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon member. Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer Browse and purchase Go Flush Yourself merch. Check us out on Instagram, Facebook, Discord, X, YouTube, or email us.

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Top topics on Outdoor News Radio this week include Editor Tim Spielman sharing his story with Managing Editor Rob Drieslein of four poached trumpeter swans in western Minnesota. Then Tom Carpenter from Pheasants Forever joins the program to provide an upland bird hunting update, notably on sharp-tailed grouse, prairie chickens, and ring-necked pheasants across the […] The post Episode 563 – Corner crossing victory, poached swans, pheasant update, whitetail rut hunting tips appeared first on Outdoor News.

Eric Anderson & David Ewel of Minnesota Pheasants, Inc. join the show to discuss the state of their unique habitat organization, how they work alongside Pheasants Forever and other wildlife groups to acquire land and turn it into publicly accessible wildlife habitat, raising money and putting it into the soil, how farmers view hunters, building trust & relationships, how to start your own habitat organization, joining other hunters on a mission, celebrating a great Minnesota pheasant opener, looking ahead at Minnesota's pheasant hunting season, and so much more.   Presented by: Walton's (waltons.com/) OnX Maps (onxmaps.com/) Aluma Trailers (alumaklm.com) GAIM Hunting & Shooting Simulator (https://alnk.to/74wKReb) Hunt Huron (HuntHuronsd.com), Federal Premium Ammunition (federalpremium.com/) Hunt North Dakota (helloND.com/) Lucky Duck Premium Decoys (luckyduck.com/) & Samaritan Tire (samaritantire.com/)

On this week's show, we're talking pheasant hunting successes and scares with Jared Wiklund from Pheasants Forever. He talks about pheasant numbers across the Midwest and how hunters did on opening weekend, but also about how a TON of CRP land is in peril if a new Farm Bill doesn't happen soon. Joe Henry talks […] The post Week 684: Pheasant Hunting Successes & Scares appeared first on Fish Hunt Forever.

Top topics on Outdoor News Radio this week include a preview of Minnesota's Oct. 11-12 opening weekend of pheasant hunting with Rob Drieslein and Tim Spielman. Then Wildlife Health Supervisor Erik Hildebrand of the Minnesota DNR jumps into the show to share details of chronic wasting disease management for deer hunters this fall. The show […] The post Episode 561 – Pheasant opener, CWD management, duck migration, Pheasants Forever and the White House appeared first on Outdoor News.

In this episode, Matt and Max recap Minnesota's duck hunting opener and share stories from Max's recent trip to the Boundary Waters. They swap notes on waterfowl conditions, early season success, and what makes fall in the North Woods so special. Plus, the guys break down the latest on the Vikings' quarterback situation and what it means for the rest of the season.Later in the show (50:51) Matt sits down with Jared Wiklund from Pheasants Forever for a deep dive into upland hunting and conservation. Jared shares insight on habitat restoration efforts, public access programs, and how Pheasants Forever is working to sustain healthy pheasant populations across Minnesota and the Midwest. They also talk about the upcoming hunting season, tips for getting involved locally, and how hunters can make a lasting impact on the land and wildlife they care about.Send us a text

In this episode of The Birdshot Podcast, Nick Larson welcomes Tom Carpenter, aka Carp, back to the show for a discussion on prairie grouse hunting and sharp-tail grouse hunting. Fresh off a couple of hunting trips, Tom shares his expertise and experiences in the Great Plains, hunting sharp-tails, prairie chickens, as well as the unique challenges of these beautiful birds. Carp also reflects on the joy of hunting with dogs and the importance of understanding grassland habitat for both the hunter and the bird. Tom Carpenter, affectionately known as Carp, is a seasoned bird hunter, author, and long-time advocate for prairie grouse. With decades of experience, Tom is passionate about hunting sharp-tails, prairie chickens, and other upland game birds across the Great Plains. He's spent countless days hunting with his bird dogs and has become a prominent voice in the upland hunting community, especially when it comes to prairie grouse. Expect to Learn Tom's experiences hunting prairie chickens in Minnesota and sharp-tails across the Midwest The best hunting strategies and terrain for finding prairie grouse Insights into managing a bird dog for prairie grouse hunting Tips on dog training during sharptail hunts and what makes prairie grouse hunting unique The importance of native grasses and proper grazing for the sharp-tailed habitatEpisode Breakdown with Timestamps: [00:00:00] - Introduction [00:06:18] - Success of hunting prairie chickens [00:10:01] - How prairie chickens differ from other upland birds  [00:14:09] - Difference between ankle-high grass, calf-high grass, and knee-high grass [00:22:15] - Have you ever put a snowberry in your mouth? [00:30:56] - How to train a bird dog [00:39:51] - Popcorn flushing  [00:42:49] - Breakdown of hills and wind direction [00:53:09] - Hunting in thick cover vs thinner hills [01:05:49] - Favorite sharp-tail recipe [01:16:42] -The pheasants forever journal [01:17:40] - Wrapping up the episode Follow the Guest Tom:  Tom as an Editor of Pheasants Forever: https://pheasantsforever.org/Newsroom/2018-April/Changing-of-the-Guard-Pheasants-Forever-Promotes-T.aspx  Company's Website: https://www.pheasantsforever.org  Company's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pheasantsforever  Company's Email: contact@pheasantsforever.org  Pheasant Hunting (book): https://amzn.to/46JZptD  Follow Host Nick: Instagram: @birdshot.podcast Website: www.birdshotpodcast.com Listening Links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/17EVUDJPwR2iJggzhLYil7 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/birdshot-podcast/id1288308609 YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@birdshot.podcast SUPPORT | http://www.patreon.com/birdshotUse Promo Code | BSP20 to save 20% on https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app Use Promo Code | BS10 to save 10% on https://trulockchokes.com/ The Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: https://www.onxmaps.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Top topics on Outdoor News Radio this week include discussion with Rob Drieslein and Tim Spielman about the 2025 Minnesota general waterfowl opener. Then 2026 federal duck stamp contest winner Jim Hautman joins Drieslein for a wide-ranging interview. Sabin Adams from Pheasants Forever then offers a 2025 pheasant opener preview, plus he shares plans for […] The post Episode 560 – Duck opener, Jim Hautman interview, pheasant opener, moose talk, roadless rule debate appeared first on Outdoor News.

How many of us grew up hunting pheasant? I fondly remember those Thanksgiving morning hunts with family. That was in the 1970's. Several factors have led to the demise of our beloved pheasant. Today, we will be talking to Holly May a member of North-central chapter of Pheasants Forever. Holly talks about the pheasant program in the state of Pennsylvania. It started ten years ago, offering hunters an exciting opportunity to hunt pheasant statewide. Their mission is to conserve pheasants and other wildlife through habitat improvement. If you are interested in Pheasant hunting this podcast is for you.

What's a rooster do all day? If you know, you'll be a better hunter. So I asked Pheasants Forever's resident guru Sabin Adams to take us to school on the subject and boy did I learn a lot. From feeding to roosting to loafing, he clocks the bird's movements so you can be in the right place at the right times.  Sabin talks food sources, the importance of physical relationships between food, cover, and water (!). What to do in snowy conditions, rain, what birds eat and where are all part of our wide-ranging discussion.  "Fix It" covers strategic feeding of .... us. And listeners share the adrenaline rush - and more, of a pheasant flush. And it's all brought to you by: HiVizSights.com, Mid Valley Clays and Shooting School, TrulockChokes, HiViz shooting systems, Pointer shotguns, Purina Pro Plan Sport and FindBirdHuntingSpots.com.

Jared Wiklund from Pheasants Forever joins the show to break down America's 2025 pheasant hunting forecast.  We explain where pheasant populations saw a dramatic increase this year, and places that have been knocked down by storms.  Overall, the picture looks pretty good if you're a pheasant hunter.  Travis & Jared explain why this season is a great one to hit the fields while sharing habitat news that lingers on the horizon… @pheasantsforever   Tell Congress to Strengthen the CRP Program -  https://pheasantsforever.quorum.us/campaign/137204/   Presented by: Walton's (waltons.com/) OnX Maps (onxmaps.com/) Aluma Trailers (alumaklm.com) GAIM Hunting & Shooting Simulator (https://alnk.to/74wKReb) Compeer Home (compeerhome.com) Federal Premium Ammunition (federalpremium.com/) Hunt North Dakota (helloND.com/) Lucky Duck Premium Decoys (luckyduck.com/) & Samaritan Tire (samaritantire.com/)

Native prairie guru Pete Berthelsen reveals how a modest habitat job at Pheasants Forever led to a big life change and how his dream of managing a prairie led to visits to the White House!   Presented by Kinetico (kineticoMN.com/), Star Bank (star.bank/), & North Dakota Tourism (https://www.helloND.com/)

Tom Carpenter from Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever joins the show to break down the 2025 prairie grouse primer presented by Sportsman's Guide.  We break down sharp-tailed grouse, sage grouse, Hungarian partridge, and prairie chicken hunting expectations by region, from Idaho to Minnesota and places in between.  We discuss factors that raised bird counts in some places, and lowered counts in others.  We share details that can make or break your next hunt on the prairie and throw in a few tricks to outsmart those wild birds.  It's a full prairie grouse primer, with even more information @pheasantsforever   Presented by: Walton's (waltons.com/) OnX Maps (onxmaps.com/) Aluma Trailers (alumaklm.com) GAIM Hunting & Shooting Simulator (https://alnk.to/74wKReb) Compeer Home (compeerhome.com) Federal Premium Ammunition (federalpremium.com/) Hunt North Dakota (helloND.com/) Lucky Duck Premium Decoys (luckyduck.com/) & Samaritan Tire (samaritantire.com/)

Marilyn Vetter is the CEO and President of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. She joins the show this week to share some wins for the year as well as a handful of the many challenges ahead. Additionally, she lays out a bit about how she's planning for the hunting season ahead, having a new puppy in the house, and reminds listeners we all have a responsibility to speak up for the resource. Enjoy!This episode is brought to you by Ugly Dog Hunting Co. Shop now at UglyDogHunting.comMusic used under Creative Commons -Two Step Daisy Duke by Mr. Smith is licensed under an Attribution 4.0 International License.

Marilyn Vetter is a beautiful example of what it means to lead with heart. She's driven and accomplished, with an impressive career to show for it—but her path hasn't always looked that way. For years, Marilyn was caught in the cycle of overwork and achievement addiction. In her chapter, Chasing Contentment, from Brave Women at Work: Lessons in Letting Go, Marilyn reveals the moment she chose to leave the cycle behind and embrace a more fulfilling path forward.⁠ She discovered that real success isn't found in titles or milestones—it's in presence, peace, and purpose.⁠ Today, as CEO of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, Marilyn is living her values—restoring millions of acres of conservation habitat while showing her team that balance and boundaries matter just as much as results. She's the kind of leader I always wished for, and her team is so lucky to have her!

Host Bob St.Pierre talks with Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever leaders Al Eiden, Ron Leathers, and Andrew Vavra about habitat improvement efforts in eleven western states. They also discuss hunting opportunities for 26 upland bird species found in these regions. Episode Highlights: • Eiden and Leathers discuss PF & QF's habitat work along the Bear River, which spans Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho and is the Great Salt Lake's largest tributary. These habitat efforts benefit upland birds and improve the Great Salt Lake's water quality and quantity. • The group also discusses the Bruneau-Owyhee Sage-grouse Habitat (BOSH) Project in Idaho. PF & QF leads this 617,000-acre project, which happens to be the largest single contiguous habitat effort currently underway in the U.S. • Throughout the conversation covering eleven Western states, the guys talk about hunting terrain and tactics for chukar, valley quail, blue grouse, Mearns' quail, Gambel's quail, and a variety of other species with a focus on Midwestern bird hunters with wanderlust to explore the West. On the Wing Podcast is proudly fueled by Purina Pro Plan.

It's easy, and ultimately helps preserve the habitat and our legacy. But it's up to all of us to find and recruit the next generation of bird hunters. We'll learn how with two of the best in the business: Ashley Chance is Hunting Heritage Programs Manager for Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever; Justin Morrisey oversees the National Shooting Sports Foundation's +One program.  We'll cover the existential need for funding via hunters' and shooters' spending, then talk theory and practice from identifying potential recruits to resources available to us and them for getting involved in our sport.  "Fix It" is about not thinking when shooting - it's too late! And listeners sound off on their command words and why they use them - especially some of the more common ones. And it's all brought to you by: HiVizSights.com, RuffLand Kennels, Mid Valley Clays and Shooting School, TrulockChokes, HiViz shooting systems, Pointer shotguns, Purina Pro Plan Sport and FindBirdHuntingSpots.com.

Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever's Vice President of Marketing Andrew Vavra and Praedictix meteorologist Todd Nelson. The conversation covers the intersection between weather, upland habitat, pheasants, and quail. Vavra kicks off the discussion with an overview of his experiences with bird dogs, including the recent adoption of a started German wirehaired pointer named Merle. The episode also reviews the three-year process undertaken by PF & QF to update the organization's brand identity and logos. Episode Highlights: • Vavra reflects on his experiences with puppies compared to started bird dogs. • The trio discuss PF & QF's new content collaboration with Praedictix looking at both forensic meteorology and weather forecasts to provide the organization's social media audiences with insight into weather conditions and their impact on America's six species of quail, as well as ringneck pheasants. Have a look at our June reports for pheasants and for quail. • Check out the story behind our new look at PheasantsForever.org/Brand or QuailForever.org/Brand. On the Wing Podcast is proudly fueled by Purina Pro Plan.

Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever's Director of Communications Jared Wiklund for a conversation with Travis Frank previewing the 2025 season of The Flush TV on Outdoor Channel. The discussion covers a wide array of upland bird hunting adventures spanning Ontario to Oklahoma and Indiana to Wyoming. The guys chat about pheasants, bobwhites, ruffed grouse, blue grouse, as well as bird dogs. Episode Highlights: • After a hunt with his entire family that included a massive flock of migrating snow geese and a North Dakota moose, Travis Frank explains how “Family Time” emerged as the theme for this year's season of The Flush. • The new season of The Flush includes 13 new episodes and runs through December 2025. Past episodes of The Flush are available at TheFlush.TV. The Flush's 2025 AIRTIMES on Outdoor Channel (ALL TIMES EASTERN) MONDAYS @ 2:30 PM TUESDAYS @ 12:30 PM THURSDAYS @ 8:30 AM SATURDAYS @ 12:30 PM SUNDAYS @ 6:30 AM On the Wing Podcast is proudly fueled by Purina Pro Plan.

Host Bob St.Pierre chats with Federal Ammunition's Vice President of Marketing Jason Nash and Director of Community Relations Jon Zinnel about the innovative new Prairie Storm Bismuth Blend shotgun loads available in 12 and 20-gauge this summer. WATCH Federal's video about the new load. There's also some fun banter about the NFC North, Bon Iver, and moose vs. elk for dinner. Episode Highlights: • Nash explains that Federal, CCI, HEVI-Shot, Remington, Speer, and now Fiocchi are all part of The Kinetic Group of ammunition brands. • Zinnel highlights Federal Ammunition's role as the largest contributor to Pittman-Robertson funding through the excise tax on firearms and ammunition, while also serving as a major corporate partner of non-profit conservation organizations, including Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. • Nash talks about Federal Ammunition's ground-breaking move in 1961 to make all 20-gauge shells yellow to help promote safety and prevent confusion with 12-gauge shells. The guys also discuss some of the reasons behind the other colored shells. On the Wing Podcast is proudly fueled by Purina Pro Plan.