Upland News & Media
Podcasts
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PODCAST EP. 370: Pollinators, Quail, and Wild Foods from the Desert
As Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever celebrate Grasslands Week and Pollinator Week, this conversation explores the critical relationship between healthy habitat, thriving pollinator populations, and strong upland bird numbers.
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PODCAST EP. 369: Biology of Nesting Season for Pheasants, Quail, and Prairie Grouse
It's "Hatch Week" at Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, so it's cause for celebration. In fact, peak hatch is happening now and understanding it can make you a better upland hunter.
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PODCAST 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.
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PODCAST 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.
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PODCAST 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.
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PODCAST 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.
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PODCAST 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.
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PODCAST 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.
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PODCAST EP. 362: Best Hunting Spot Names and the Stories Submitted by Listeners
The stories behind legendary hunting spots reveal moments that define bird dogs, hunters, and tradition.
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PODCAST EP. 361: Habitat University, Creating Upland Habitat from the Ground Up
This is about putting knowledge into action where it matters most, on the ground.
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PODCAST 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?
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PODCAST EP. 359: Science-Driven Habitat Strategy for Better Pheasant and Quail Populations
An insider's look at how scientific research, boots-on-the-ground experience, and real-world hunting knowledge are coming together to shape the future of upland bird hunting.
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PODCAST EP. 358: Hunting Spot Names that Stick
Every hunter has a spot with a name that holds memories, birds, and meaning.
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PODCAST EP. 357: Chasing Mountain and Valley Quail Across the West
One hunter's relentless quest to chase upland birds across America's wildest terrain.
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PODCAST EP. 356: The Life of a Bird Hunting Guide: Dogs, Grouse, and Scaled Quail
If you've ever considered hiring a bird hunting guide or becoming one, this is an unfiltered look at what it takes to make it work.
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PODCAST 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.