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On The Wing Podcast by Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever
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EP. 368: The Role of Bird Dogs in the Future of Hunting and Conservation
The connection between a bird dog and a hunter may be one of conservation’s most powerful forces.For many upland hunters, the journey begins with their first bird dog. For others, that dog is what…
EP. 367: Arizona Quail Initiative is Shaping Future of Habitat, Access, Hunting
Monsoon rains, desert grasslands, and wild coveys collide in Arizona’s ambitious quail restoration effort.Arizona’s quail country is bigger, rougher, and more alive than most hunters realize. In this…
EP. 366: Working on a New Farm Bill and CRP Improvements in D.C.
Washington, D.C. can feel a long way from pheasant country, quail habitat, and working farms, but the decisions made there shape the future of upland hunting across America. In this conversation, the…
EP. 365: Trading Habitat Help for Hunting Access
Better habitat means better hunting. That’s not a surprising statement. What may surprise folks is how much sweat equity it takes to turn average habitat into elite upland habitat. In this episode,…
EP. 364: Keeping Your Bird Dog Sharp with a Busy Family Life
Balancing bird dog training with young kids, busy schedules, and everyday life is a challenge most upland hunters eventually face. The reality is your dog doesn’t stop needing structure just because…
EP. 363: Hands-On Habitat: Restoring Texas High Plains for Upland Wildlife
Deep in the Texas High Plains, a committed group of conservationists is proving what’s possible when habitat work meets community grit. On a sprawling 9,000-acre property at Palo Duro, volunteers,…
EP. 362: Best Hunting Spot Names and the Stories Submitted by Listeners
Great hunting spots aren’t just found; they’re named through hard-earned moments in the field. This collection of listener-submitted stories dives into the heart of upland bird hunting culture, where…
EP. 361: Habitat University, Creating Upland Habitat from the Ground Up
This conversation breaks down Habitat University, a skills-based platform designed to close the gap between theory and real-world application. Whether you’re planting a pollinator plot, improving…
EP. 360: Quail vs. Turkey Habitat Secrets Every Landowner Should Know
What if higher quality quail habitat could unlock better turkey hunting on your land?Spring turkey hunting gets the spotlight, but the real story starts long before opening day. It lives in the…
EP. 359: Science-Driven Habitat Strategy for Better Pheasant and Quail Populations
What if better habitat decisions could directly translate into higher populations of pheasants and quail, as well as better hunting opportunities?Behind every great day chasing upland birds is high…
EP. 358: Hunting Spot Names That Stick
Every hunter has a spot with a name that holds memories, birds, and meaning.Spend enough seasons chasing upland birds and the map starts to change. What begins as public land or a patch of cover…
EP. 357: Chasing Mountain and Valley Quail Across the West
One hunter’s relentless quest to chase upland birds across America’s wildest terrain.This conversation dives deep into the reality behind the “upland slam” — not just the birds, but the dogs, the…
EP. 356: The Life of a Bird Hunting Guide: Dogs, Grouse, and Scaled Quail
Learn what it really takes to guide upland hunts across the ruffed grouse woods and through the desert quail country.Behind the Instagram photos of bird dogs on point is a far grittier reality. Brian…
EP. 355: Introducing the E-Collar Properly for Young Bird Dogs
This episode delivers a clear, responsible path for turning the e-collar into a trusted communication tool for your bird dog.Bringing home a new bird dog is one of the best parts of the hunting…
EP. 354: Hard Truths & Practical Tips for the Traveling Wingshooter
This episode reprises a panel conversation at this year’s National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic moderated by PF & QF’s Andrew Vavra and included veteran bird hunters Katie Willis, Tyler…
EP. 353: Cookies for Conservation and the Future of Public Land Hunting
A 13-year-old bird dog trainer is funding public access one cookie at a time.At National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic, most conversations revolve around bird dogs, habitat, and the next great…
EP. 352: Iowa’s Upland Comeback: Pheasants, Quail, and Habitat Truths
Iowa’s upland birds are rebounding, but habitat still determines their future.The 100th pheasant season in Iowa delivered the kind of optimism hunters haven’t felt in two decades. Roadside counts…
EP. 351: Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic 2026 Preview
National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic returns to the Minneapolis Convention Center with a packed weekend of upland celebrations. Turnpike Troubadours headline the Concert for Conservation,…
EP. 350: Quail Forever Joins SEWE to Celebrate Quail Culture in Charleston
Each February, Charleston, South Carolina becomes the center of Southern sporting culture, and this conversation explains why the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE) has earned that reputation.…
EP. 349: Rooster Road Trip Recap is Bird Hunting Reality Check
When roosters vanish and quail cooperate, the road trip still teaches hard-earned upland lessons.Sixteen years into Rooster Road Trip, Kansas delivered a reminder every upland hunter eventually…
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