Best Pheasants Forever Podcasts (2025)

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EP. 331: New Public Wildlife Area Honors Organization’s 1st Biologist 1:48:32

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In conjunction with Build a Wildlife Area Week, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever are excited to announce the creation of a new public wildlife area in Iowa honoring Jim Wooley, the first biologist the organization hired during the mid-1980s. On this episode of On the Wing Podcast, host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Jim Wooley and two of his long-ti…

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EP. 330: Hunting Forecast for 2025 Season with Ruffed Grouse Society 37:40

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As autumn arrives in the northern states, bird hunters look forward to ruffed grouse season. On this episode of On the Wing Podcast, Jeremy Collard from the Ruffed Grouse Society joins host Bob St.Pierre to discuss the 2025 outlook for ruffed grouse hunting. St.Pierre also shares his “Yooper” roots and highlights the release of PF & QF’s second Ope…

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EP. 329: South Dakota Pheasant and Grouse Hunting Forecast for 2025 Season 1:23:12

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South Dakota’s reputation as the nation’s pheasant hunting capital makes it a bucket-list destination for upland hunters. In this episode of On the Wing Podcast, host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Matt Gottlob, Pheasants Forever’s South Dakota State Coordinator, and South Dakota Game Fish & Parks biologists Alex Solem and Jake Wolfe to preview the 202…

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EP. 328: Finding Crippled Quail with Bobwhite Biologists 1:11:20

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Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by University of Georgia’s Dr. James Martin and Tall Timbers’ biologists Amanda Cramer and Justin Rectenwald for a conversation recapping the group’s three-year study focused on assessing crippling loss from bobwhite quail hunters. The results show hunters often wound more birds than they realize, many of which are neve…

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EP. 327: MeatEater’s Tony Peterson on his Love for Dogs and Bird Hunting 1:23:23

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Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by PF & QF’s Vice President of Marketing Andrew Vavra for a conversation with MeatEater’s Tony Peterson focused on his love of chasing birds with his Labrador retrievers. Peterson leads MeatEater’s dog content as the host of Houndations Podcast and DOG EDU. Peterson is also the father of two twin teenage daughters who h…

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EP. 326: Will There be a New Farm Bill in 2025? 1:07:28

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Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by PF & QF’s Vice President of Government Affairs Ariel Wiegard and Director of Government Affairs Andrew Schmidt to attempt answering the difficult question, “Will there be a new Farm Bill in 2025?” The trio also discuss the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and what the absence of a new Farm Bill means for the crown …

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EP. 325: Sharptails, Prairie Chickens, Sage Grouse, and Starting the Upland Season 1:30:49

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Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by The Flush’s Travis Frank, Western Wingshooter Podcast’s Tyler Webster, and Pheasants Forever Journal Editor Tom “Carp” Carpenter for a discussion focused on prairie grouse. The conversation covers late summer dog training during the “catch & release” season, habitat, dog work, hunting, and cooking approaches to sharp…

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EP. 324: PF & QF’s Habitat Work to Benefit 26 Upland Bird Species in the West 1:36:55

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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 Be…

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EP. 323: Counting Pheasants and Exploring Season Changes with Minnesota DNR 1:07:12

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Host Bob St.Pierre speaks with Dave Trauba of Minnesota DNR’s Division of Fish & Wildlife about how the agency conducts August roadside counts and uses the data. Trauba also discusses the “Pheasant Action Plan” and efforts to solicity hunter feedback on possibly extending the season into January and adjusting the 9am start time.Episode Highlights:•…

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Episode 127 - Year One Building the Hunting Dog Foundation 55:53

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In this episode of the Kansas BHA Podcast, we explore the first year of a hunting dog's life with Ron Boehme of The Hunting Dog Podcast and Jeff Hancock of Hickory Hollow Llewellin Setters. From crate training to first bird contact, we break down the key milestones, mistakes to avoid, and tips for building a reliable hunting companion…

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EP. 322: Introducing the Passalacqua Wine + Quail Forever Collaboration 1:08:54

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Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Quail Forever Journal Editor Ryan Sparks for a conversation with Jason Passalacqua, owner of Passalacqua Winery, and Jessica Boone, Passalacqua’s winemaker. This episode celebrates a new collaboration between Quail Forever and Passalacqua introducing a Quail Forever Pinot Noir and a Quail Forever Fiano. A portion of …

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EP. 321: Started Bird Dogs, Weather & Wildlife, and Refreshed Brands 1:12:16

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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 rece…

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EP. 320: Bird Hunting and Family Time with Travis Frank of The Flush 1:23:49

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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 abo…

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Episode 126- June 2025 KDWP Commission Meeting Recap 1:26:49

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Kansas BHA board members Marshal Loftus and Kurt Ratzlaff break down the most recent KDWP commission meeting from June 2025. We have time stamps listed below for referencing the YouTube meeting recordings. If you want to skip our banter at the beginning and get right into the content, skip ahead to the 14:30 Mark. JUNE KDWP COMMISSION MEETING YOUTU…

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EP. 319: Introducing Prairie Storm Bismuth Blend by Federal Ammunition 1:06:49

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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, an…

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Episode 125- Hunting Dog First-aid with Dr. Claire Maples 1:15:25

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In this episode, host Chad Woods sits down with Dr. Clair—veterinarian, hunter, and owner of Paradigm Sporting Dog. They dive into hunting dog health, nutrition, field safety, and injury prevention, plus what to pack in your field and truck kits. Clair also shares insights on puppy development, caring for aging dogs, and how to be best prepared in …

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EP. 318: Pronghorns, Sage Grouse, and Migrating Across Big Sky’s Grasslands 1:10:59

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Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by The Nature Conservancy’s Kelsey Molloy, Wyoming Migration Initiative’s Andrew Jakes, Pheasants Forever’s Casey Sill and PF’s Montana State Coordinator Hunter VanDonsel for a discussion regarding the Montana Grassland Initiative. The dialogue spans the objectives for the initiative, emphasizing its advantages for Mont…

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Episode 124- ACTION ALERT-CONTACT YOUR SENATORS 29:42

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This episode is a quick Action Alert episode to let our listeners know about a very real threat of the sale of 2-3 MILLION acres of our public land. This process is moving quickly, so quick action is needed on our part. Lets take a stand and tell congress we oppose the sale of our public land! Links below to Learn and Take Action BHA Take Action Li…

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EP. 317: Ballad of the Bird Dog 59:10

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Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Quail Forever Journal Editor Ryan Sparks for a conversation about bird dogs with musician, hunter, and Pheasants Forever member Reese Glover. After the unexpected death of St.Pierre’s German shorthaired pointer, “Esky,” he wrote the blog, “The Story of a Bird Dog Going Out on Top.” Upon reading that blog, Glover sent…

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EP. 316: 1.8 Million Acres of CRP Opportunity and a Farm Bill Update 1:02:37

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Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s Director of Government Affairs Andrew Schmidt to discuss the current Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) signup and its relevance for bird hunters. There are currently 1.8 million acres available for CRP enrollment this fiscal year with a signup underway right now through June 6th…

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EP. 315: Thinning Trees to Create Better Bobwhite Quail Habitat 1:06:31

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Host Bob St.Pierre moderates a discussion with Quail Forever’s Louisiana State Coordinator Jackson Martini, Arkansas State Coordinator Ryan Parker, and landowner Andrew Wiesmann about improving bobwhite quail habitat in the Southeastern United States. The conversation covers how USDA Farm Bill programs can be used to burn or thin trees, decrease th…

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Episode 123- March & April 2025 KDWP Commission Meeting Summary 1:06:39

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Kansas BHA board members Marshal Loftus and Kurt Ratzlaff break down the most recent KDWP commission meetings from March & April 2025. We have time stamps listed below for referencing the YouTube meeting recordings. March Commission Meeting Recording Time Stamps For referencing Commission Meeting Recording 1hr 20min Coyote NIght Hunting 2hr 55min W…

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EP. 314: Getting Hands-On Habitat with Award-Winning Volunteers 1:11:42

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Host Bob St.Pierre talks with PF & QF’s Marissa Jensen and Andy Fondrick, along with volunteers Mike Gruenke and Jeff Ennis from Washington's Spokane Inland Empire Chapter of Pheasants Forever. They discuss winning last year's $7,500 Hands-On Habitat grand prize from onX Hunt and how it motivated their chapter to undertake an even larger habitat pr…

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EP. 313: Falling in Love with a Career in Conservation . . . and Bobwhite Quail 1:03:30

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Host Bob St.Pierre visits with Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s Olivia Lappin and Levi Day to talk about the organization’s new “Journey to Conservation Careers” film featuring Lappin. Day kicks off the discussion with an overview of the organization’s Journey to Conservation Careers program, while also explaining the inspiration behind the fi…

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EP. 312: Straight Shooting for Hunters with Will Primos and Anthony Matarese Jr. 1:06:33

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Host Bob St.Pierre sits down with Will Primos and Anthony Matarese Jr. to talk about Straight Shooting for Hunters, a new book about wingshooting they co-authored. Matarese Jr. is the most decorated sporting clays shooter in U.S. history, while Primos was an original innovator in the game-call industry and a world-renowned hunter. Episode Highlight…

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EP. 311: Training a Pointing Dog after Owning a Retriever 54:31

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Host Bob St.Pierre talks with professional bird dog trainer Justin King and Purina vet Dr. RuthAnn Lobos about her new pup. Dr. Lobos, an adult-onset bird hunter with a Labrador for the last decade, has added a wirehaired pointing griffon named Journey to her family. Journey has been trained by King at Dokken’s Oak Ridge Kennels in recent months. E…

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EP. 310: Saving America’s Remaining Grasslands by Fighting the Green Glacier 1:22:14

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Host Bob St. Pierre sits down with Dr. Dirac Twidwell, a professor and research scientist from the University of Nebraska, to talk about his hunting roots and life’s mission to save America’s last remaining grasslands. Dr. Twidwell explains the concept of the “Green Glacier” of woody vegetation taking over the Great Plains, and why prescribed fire …

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EP. 309: National Board of Directors Roundtable Discussion 1:00:44

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Host Bob St. Pierre leads a discussion with Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever National Board members Ashley Langen, Keith Schopp, and Owen Stockdale. The conversation covers their career paths, interest in hunting, commitment to the wildlife habitat mission, and their vision for the organization's future. Episode Highlights:• Langen recalls her f…

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EP. 308: From Bird Dogs to Social Media: Roundtable Discussion with Conservation Partner CEOs 1:37:50

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Join host Bob St.Pierre as he visits with CEOs Patrick Berry (Backcountry Hunters & Anglers), Ted Koch (North American Grouse Partnership), and Ed Arnett (The Wildlife Society) for an engaging roundtable discussion. Discover their favorite bird dogs, delve into Aldo Leopold’s timeless quotes, and explore the intersection of conservation and persona…

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Episode 122- Jan. 2025 KDWP Commission Meeting Summary 1:04:12

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Kansas BHA board members Marshal Loftus and Kurt Ratzlaff break down the most recent KDWP commission meeting on January 30, 2025. This was an interesting meeting to say the least! We have time stamps listed below for referencing the recording. If you want to skip our banter at the beginning of this episode, skip to the 8:50 mark. KDWP Jan 30 Commis…

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Episode 121- Ryan Callaghan 47:39

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Kansas BHA board members Marshal Loftus, Kyle Pokorny, and Kurt Ratzlaff sit down with BHA's North American Board Chair & Meateater's Director of Conservation Ryan Callaghan. We were short on time but we discussed a wide range of topics around BHA, keeping a positive attitude while hunting, and much more!…

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EP. 307: Indiana on the Rise 58:40

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Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Kent Adams, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s Director of Conservation Delivery for the Northeast, John Kinney, PF & QF’s Indiana State Coordinator, and Will Hinshaw, PF & QF’s Indiana Regional Representative about the organization’s growth in the “Hoosier State.” The group talks about the organization’s public a…

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EP. 306: Scaling Up Our Efforts to Expand Public Access Across the Country 56:27

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Host Bob St.Pierre was joined last weekend at National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic in Kansas City by PF & QF’s Permanent Habitat Programs Manager John Laux and onX Hunt’s Marketing Manager Ben Brettingen for a conversation focused on public access for hunters. And thanks to a significant multi-year financial commitment from onX Hunt, PF & QF has …

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Episode 120- Pheasants Forever with Bob St. Pierre 1:44:15

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Kansas BHA board members Marshal Loftus, Chad Woods, & Kurt Ratzlaff sit down today to discuss Pheasants Forever/Quail Forever and the upcoming Pheasant Fest Event in Kansas City with Bob St. Pierre. Bob is the Chief Marketing & Communications Officer for PF/QF. We hope to see you at Pheasant Fest! Pheasant Fest 2025- Kansas City Pheasants Forever/…

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EP. 305: Dogs, Shotguns, and Gear at Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic Coming Up in Kansas City 1:17:17

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Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s Shannon Hoheisel, Luc Ramthun, and Jake Hanson to preview National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic coming to Kansas City on March 6-9. The group shares stories of favorite moments from past events and provides a rundown of the weekend’s attractions and exhibitors. Episode Highlight…

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EP. 304: The Longest of Longtails and a 100-Quail Covey 1:02:07

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Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Pheasants Forever Journal Editor Tom Carpenter and Quail Forever Journal Editor Ryan Sparks to recap their hunting seasons and preview the upcoming spring issues for each PF & QF publication. During the discussion, the guys share their favorite moments, misses, gear, and more. Episode Highlights:• Carpenter tells the…

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EP. 303: Hearing the Hunt 1:10:01

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Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by audiologist Dr. Dave Fabry, SoundGear’s Wes Christ, and PF & QF’s Director of Communications Jared Wiklund for a conversation about the importance of hearing to wingshooting. Wiklund talks about his own hearing loss and how it’s impacted his quality of life. SoundGear, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s official h…

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EP. 302: Suzanne Anglewicz talks Hunting, Habitat, Access, and State-Level Government Affairs 1:04:05

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Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Suzanne Anglewicz, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s first-ever employee hired to focus exclusively on state-level conservation policy. Both native Michiganders, St.Pierre and Anglewicz share some fun banter over being long-suffering Detroit Lions fans while discussing the nuances of playing offense and defense o…

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EP. 301: Opening Private Land to Public Hunting Access 1:02:57

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Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Pheasants Forever’s North Dakota State Coordinator Emily Spolyar and North Dakota’s Department of Game & Fish Private Land Section Leader Kevin Kading for a conversation about the state’s Private Land Open To Sportsmen (PLOTS) program. The discussion covers the history and goals of the PLOTS program, as well as some …

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Episode 119- Kansas Outdoor Heritage Alliance- with Kansas Bowhunters Association 1:33:39

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Kansas BHA board members Marshal Loftus and Kurt Ratzlaff sit down with Jamie Howater and Shawn Harding from the Kansas Bowhunters Association to discuss a new alliance of "Hook & Bullet" groups here in Kansas. Kansas Outdoor Heritage Alliance is a group of 14 (and growing) hunting and fishing based groups. The goal of KOHA is to make the voice of …

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EP. 299: Will Primos on Donating Purdey Shotgun Collection to Conservation 40:12

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Host Bob St.Pierre visits with Will Primos near his home in Mississippi following a gathering to shoot Primos’ collection of custom-made Purdey shotguns. Primos collection, which includes .410, 28, 20, 16, and 12 gauges, will be auctioned in December 2025 with proceeds shared by Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, Congressional Sportsman’s Foundat…

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EP. 300: Inside the Creation of a New Protective Vest for Hunting Dogs 1:00:54

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Host Bob St.Pierre visits with husband and wife duo Mark & Laura Flom who have created the new Tyro Dog Vests company. The Flom’s share the story behind the creation of their new hunting vests to protect their Springer spaniel and golden retriever bird dogs. They also talk about how the tragic death of St.Pierre’s own shorthair, “Izzy” in 2013, ser…

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Episode 118- Taking Kids on a Western Hunt- New Mexico Oryx 1:08:57

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This one is a little unique. KS BHA Board Members Marshal Loftus and Kyle Pokorny sit down to talk about their recent hunting trip to New Mexico. This isn't just a hunting story though. We wanted to provide a little perspective on taking kids along on a Western/Out-of-State hunt. It's not easy but we highly recommend taking your kids along any time…

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EP. 297: Late Season Hunting Tips for Pheasants and Bobwhite Quail 59:45

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Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Pheasants Forever Journal Editor Tom “Carp” Carpenter and Quail Forever Journal Editor Ryan Sparks for a back-and-forth conversation about late season bird hunting. Carp breaks down his six tips for late season roosters as they appear in his article “PhD Roosters” from the Winter edition of the PF Journal, while Spar…

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EP. 296: What the Proposed ‘Threatened’ Status Means for Monarch Butterflies and Upland Birds 1:14:05

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Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s Chief Conservation Officer Ron Leathers for a conversation with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service’s Sergio Pierluissi and AnnMarie Krmppotich about the Service’s announcement last week proposing the monarch butterfly be listed as “threatened” under the Endangered Species Act. The …

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EP. 295: Rooster Road Trip 2024 Recap 1:12:29

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This is the fifth and final episode of Pheasants Forever’s 15th annual Rooster Road Trip. Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by PF’s Vice President of Marketing Andrew Vavra, PF’s North Dakota State Coordinator Emily Spolyar, and PF’s Social Media Coordinator Nate Akey to put a bow on this year’s adventure across North Dakota. Episode Highlights:• For ge…

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Episode 117- Nov. 2024 KDWP Commission Meeting Summary 41:30

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Kansas BHA Board Chair Marshal Loftus and Kansas BHA Legislative Chair Kurt Ratzlaff breakdown and summarize the most recent KDWP Commission meeting. These meetings can be long and exhaustive so we are summarizing these to keep our members and listeners engaged! If you want to jump past our rambling and story telling at the beginning, go to the 11 …

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EP. 298: Introducing a Puppy to Birds and Gunfire 1:24:30

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Host Bob St.Pierre has a new 5-month old German shorthaired pointer puppy named “Winter” that has just completed a two-week training session introducing her to birds and gunfire at Dokken’s Oak Ridge Kennels. That training was completed by the kennel’s lead pro trainer, Mike Wieben, who talks about the process of first introducing a puppy to birds,…

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Episode 116- NDA Director of Policy Catherine Appling-Pooler 1:29:32

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Today Marshal Loftus and Kurt Ratzlaff sit down with National Deer Association Director of Policy Catherine Appling-Pooler. NDA does a great job of monitoring wildlife legislation in each state and letting their members know what is going on. Catherine is a wealth of knowledge on wildlife commission issues and policy issues regarding wildlife. She …

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EP. 294: A Masterclass in Prairie Grouse 1:03:36

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This is the fourth episode of Pheasants Forever’s 15th annual Rooster Road Trip. Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by PF’s Vice President of Marketing Andrew Vavra and University of North Dakota’s Dr. Susan Felege. Dr. Felege is a professor of wildlife biology & management and is also a member of PF & QF’s National Board of Directors. Episode Highlights…