Best Quail Forever Podcasts (2025)

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EP 6 | Beyond Bobwhites: How Quail Forever Benefits All Wildlife. 59:47

2h ago59:47

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In this intriguing conversation the guys talk to Ryan Parker and Katrina Sims about how approximately 98% of Arkansas's native prairies have disappeared, replaced by dense forests and non-native grasses that create "biological deserts" for wildlife. Yet hope remains. "Native seed can sit in the soil for decades, a hundred years or more," explains P…

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

3d ago1:03:30

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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 5 | Part 2 | Planting with Purpose: How Paul Foshee Built a Legacy from the Soil Up 41:20

7d ago41:20

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When Paul Foshee says a good coon dog "don't run anything but a coon," he's speaking from decades of midnight adventures tracking through Arkansas backwoods with his faithful hounds. The second part of our conversation with Paul delivers pure storytelling gold as he recounts tales that few modern outdoorsmen will ever experience firsthand. Picture …

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

10d ago1:06:33

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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 5 | Part 1 | Planting with Purpose: How Paul Foshee Built a Legacy from the Soil Up 41:44

14d ago41:44

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Paul Foshee's weathered hands tell the story of a life richly lived—from barbering, to precisely shaping stone as a mason, to the patient nurturing of pecan trees that now stand as his legacy. Paul represents a generation that built America through versatility and an unyielding work ethic, skills that seem increasingly rare in our technological wor…

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EP. 311: Training a Pointing Dog after Owning a Retriever 54:30

17d ago54:30

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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 1:22:13

24d ago1:22:13

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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 4 | Restoring Habitat: Some Truths About Our Not-So-Natural State 1:00:02

28d ago1:00:02

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In this eye-opening conversation, Tyler Savage, a biologist from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, takes us on a journey through time and paints a clear picture of what habitat in the Natural State looks like today versus several hundred years ago. Areas that are now a dense sea of trees were once open woodlands and savannas maintained by freq…

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

1M ago1:00:44

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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 3 | Seclusion Seeker: Searching for Waterfalls and Finding Peace 1:08:46

1M ago1:08:46

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Come with us as we talk to our good friend, UK native, and Arkansas waterfall chaser, Gez Rogers. Looking for seclusion, Gez's waterfall journey started in 2018 after he tragically lost his son, Josh. Since then, he has visited over 500 waterfalls in the Natural State alone. In this episode, Gez shares how you can visit waterfalls yourself, offers …

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Bonus Content | Surviving Our Crucible: A Journey of Faith 13:29

1M ago13:29

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Most of us live with fear lurking beneath the surface, controlling our choices without our awareness. For Danny Williams, it took his daughter's devastating cancer diagnosis – a prognosis with just 5-10% survival odds – to begin the brutal process of confronting this hidden controller. This raw, vulnerable conversation explores what he calls "the c…

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Bonus Content | Round Table Shenanigans: From Pickled Quail Eggs to AI 50:46

1M ago50:46

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In this bonus content, Daniel and TJ continue their conversation with Danny Williams after the cameras are off. When three old friends get together and start chatting, there's no telling what will come up! After tasting some farm-raised pickled quail eggs, the guys talk about the trend to live more naturally and with greater self-reliance. As the c…

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EP 2 | Put the Fishing Pole Down: Cultivating Connection and Building Community 47:34

1M ago47:34

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In this captivating conversation, Danny Williams invites us into his journey toward a more natural way of living. His story weaves together childhood memories of playing in creeks and fishing with his father, professional challenges and personal health struggles, and a vision of land stewardship that prioritizes diversity, sustainability, and commu…

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EP 1 | Wild Roots: How We Cultivated A Passion for Nature 29:53

1M ago29:53

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Sit back and grab a coffee as you get to know hosts Daniel Emison and TJ Virden in this premiere episode of the Natural Obsession Podcast. Listen as they share some of the formative outdoor experiences that shaped their lifelong passions for nature. Through stories that range from heartwarming to hilarious, discover how their appreciation for being…

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

1M ago1:37:50

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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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EP. 307: Indiana on the Rise 58:40

2M ago58:40

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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 56:26

2M ago56:26

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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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EP. 305: Dogs, Shotguns, and Gear at Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic Coming Up in Kansas City 1:17:16

2M ago1:17:16

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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 1:02:06

3M ago1:02:06

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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 1:10:00

3M ago1:10:00

1:10:00

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 1:04:04

3M ago1:04:04

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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 1:02:56

4M ago1:02:56

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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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EP. 299: Will Primos on Donating Purdey Shotgun Collection to Conservation 40:11

4M ago40:11

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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 1:00:53

4M ago1:00:53

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

4M ago59:45

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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

5M ago1:14:05

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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

5M ago1:12:29

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

5M ago1:24:30

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

6M ago1:03:36

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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…

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EP. 292: The State of North Dakota’s Upland Birds 1:12:23

6M ago1:12:23

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This is the second episode of Pheasants Forever’s 15th annual Rooster Road Trip. Host Bob St.Pierre is joined for the conversation by PF’s Vice President of Marketing Andrew Vavra, PF’s North Dakota State Coordinator Emily Spolyar, and North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s Upland Game Supervisor Jesse Kolar. Episode Highlights:• Kolar provides st…

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EP. 293: New Hunters and New Horizons 1:08:49

6M ago1:08:49

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This is the third 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 Education and Outreach Coordinator Seth Owens, and PF’s Video Production Coordinator Aaron Black-Schmidt to recap the conclusion of the group’s hunt in the Bismarck area and…

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EP. 291: Rooster Road Trip Kicks Off 15th Season in North Dakota 1:21:49

6M ago1:21:49

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This is the first episode of Pheasants Forever’s 15th annual Rooster Road Trip. True to Rooster Road Trip’s foundation since its creation in 2010, this year’s hunting occurs exclusively on publicly accessible lands. In this first podcast installment, host Bob St.Pierre is joined by PF’s Vice President of Marketing Andrew Vavra, PF’s North Dakota St…

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EP. 289: Shotshell Ballistics and Innovation with Federal Ammunition’s Dan Compton 1:22:30

6M ago1:22:30

1:22:30

Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Federal Ammunition’s Global Shotgun Shell Director Dan Compton and PF & QF’s Vice President of Corporate Partnership’s Chris Kalis for a conversation about shotshell ballistics, patterning a shotgun, and new ammunition innovations on the horizon.Episode Highlights:• Compton provides step-by-step guidance on how to pa…

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EP. 290: Celebrating Opening Day Traditions with the Hildebrand Family 57:56

6M ago57:56

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Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by “The Captain” Billy Hildebrand and his sons Erik and Chad Hildebrand for a discussion about the ingredients making opening day of a bird hunting season so special. The guys also recap the original PF & QF film, Opening Day, featuring the Hildebrand family’s Minnesota pheasant opener traditions. Episode Highlights:• “…

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EP. 288: Bird Dog Bad Breath, Rattlesnake Vaccines, and How Much to Feed During a Road Trip 56:44

6M ago56:44

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Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by veterinarians Dr. RuthAnn Lobos and Dr. Seth Bynum for the second podcast installment of our “Ask a Vet” video series being presented by Purina Pro Plan to recap video episodes 7 through 12. Episode Highlights:Ask a Vet Episode 7 – How can I prevent bad breath? tinyurl.com/4uc5mpn4Ask a Vet Episode 8 – How much shoul…

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EP. 287: The Quail Hunting Forecast, Hunting Tips, and a Game of Battleship 1:06:34

7M ago1:06:34

1:06:34

Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Quail Forever Journal Editor Ryan Sparks, QF Program Manager Andy Edwards, and Gun Dog Editor and host of Wild Upland on Outdoor Channel Kali Parmley to preview the 2024 quail hunting season. Each participant also offers their top four quail hunting tips for hunting any of America’s six species of quail during the in…

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EP. 286: The Pheasant Hunting Forecast, Hunting Tips, and a Game of Battleship 1:28:50

7M ago1:28:50

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Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Pheasants Forever Journal Editor Tom Carpenter, PF & QF Director of Communications Jared Wiklund, and Quail Forever Journal Editor Ryan Sparks to preview the 2024 pheasant hunting season. Each individual also offers their top four pheasant hunting tips during the inaugural game of Pheasant Hunting Battleship. Episode…

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EP. 285: MeatEater’s Danielle Prewett on Grasslands, Upland Birds, and Wild Food 55:47

7M ago55:47

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Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Quail Forever Journal Editor Ryan Sparks for a visit with Danielle Prewett about her brand new book, “MeatEater’s Wild + Whole, Seasonal Recipes for the Conscious Cook.” Prewett also discusses her love affair with North Dakota, grasslands, and sharp-tailed grouse. Episode Highlights:• One of Prewett’s signature philo…

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EP. 284: Creating Public Lands with Biologist Matt Holland 1:06:30

7M ago1:06:30

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Host Bob St.Pierre visits with Matt Holland, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s vice president of grant development and a wildlife biologist, about the organization’s public land creation efforts in celebration of Build a Wildlife Area Week. The organization first created a public wildlife area in 1986. Since that time, PF & QF has worked on 1,8…

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EP. 283: How to Improve Your Own Upland Photography 1:11:04

8M ago1:11:04

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Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Quail Forever Editor Ryan Sparks for a discussion with professional upland photographers Brian Grossenbacher and Aaron Black-Schmidt. The conversation starts with Sparks sharing his vision for a photo essay to capture a quail hunt from the very beginning to the final meal. The final result of that concept appears in …

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EP. 282: Previewing the Grouse & Woodcock Hunting Season with Ruffed Grouse Society 1:19:14

8M ago1:19:14

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Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Jon Steigerwaldt, the Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society’s forest conservation director for the upper Midwest, to preview the 2024 ruffed grouse hunting season. Jon describes the ideal habitat for ruffed grouse and woodcock, and offers plenty of tips to find more birds this season. The guys also discus…

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EP. 281: The Prairie Grouse Forecast, Hunting Tips, and a Game of Battleship 1:30:07

8M ago1:30:07

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Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Pheasants Forever Editor Tom Carpenter and Quail Forever Editor Ryan Sparks for a conversation with professional dog trainer Clyde Vetter, who also happens to be husband to PF & QF President and Chief Executive Officer Marilyn Vetter. Each member of this conversation also considers themselves prairie grouse hunting j…

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EP. 280: New PF & QF Board Chair and Vice Chair talk Pheasants, Quail, and Alligators 1:14:33

8M ago1:14:33

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Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s newly elected national board chair Jerrod Burke and vice chair Dan Forster. Burke hails from southwest Nebraska where he farms, works on habitat, and bird hunts. Forster is a biologist from Georgia where he chases bobwhite quail, ducks, and alligators.Episode Highlights:• Burke a…

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EP. 279: National Board Member Thomas Harris on his Passion for Bobwhites 32:19

9M ago32:19

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Host Bob St.Pierre visits with Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever National Board member Thomas Harris about quail, bird dogs, wildlife art, and his commitment to volunteering. A passionate Alabamian, Harris talks about a very personal connection to his quail hunting property, and how his conservation ethic resulted in being named the Alabama Conse…

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EP. 278: Joining Forces with The Flush and Birdshot podcasts to talk Ruffed Grouse 1:26:03

9M ago1:26:03

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We’ve assembled a special upland bird hunter’s super show episode with Travis Frank of The Flush and Nick Larson of Birdshot Podcast for a conversation focused on the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ new Bird Hunter Diary app and ruffed grouse drumming counts. Joining the conversation from the Minnesota DNR are Assistant Area Wildlife Man…

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EP. 277: U.S. Senate Agriculture Chair Debbie Stabenow on Farm Bill 23:50

9M ago23:50

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Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever Vice President of Government Affairs Ariel Wiegard for a conversation in Washington, D.C. with U.S. Senate Agriculture Chair Debbie Stabenow focused on farm bill legislation. A democrat from Michigan, Chairwoman Stabenow talks about the bi-partisan nature of the farm bill’s conserv…

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EP. 276: U.S. House Agriculture Chair Glenn “G.T.” Thompson on Farm Bill 44:00

9M ago44:00

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Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever Vice President of Government Affairs Ariel Wiegard for a conversation in Washington, D.C. with U.S. House Agriculture Chair Glenn “GT” Thompson focused on farm bill legislation. A republican from rural Pennsylvania, Chairman Thompson talks about the bi-partisan nature of the farm b…

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EP. 275: Marilyn Vetter Recaps First Year as President & CEO and Unveils New Strategic Plan 1:31:19

9M ago1:31:19

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Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever President & Chief Executive Officer Marilyn Vetter for a conversation in which she reflects on her first year in the organization’s top leadership role. The pair also detail the vision, mission, values, and four strategic priorities comprising the organization’s new strategic plan …

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PODCAST EP. 273: Books Every Upland Bird Hunter Should Read 1:21:37

10M ago1:21:37

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Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Pheasants Forever Journal Editor Tom Carpenter and Quail Forever Journal Editor Ryan Sparks for the first-ever meeting of the Upland Bird Hunters’ Book Club. The conversation starts with a discussion about Norman Maclean’s A River Runs Through It and how that book, and subsequent movie, changed the general public’s p…

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EP. 274: Chef Yia Vang on Wild Game Cooking and Outdoor Channel’s “Feral” 1:28:42

10M ago1:28:42

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Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Yia Vang, a Hmong American chef, restaurant owner, and host of Outdoor Channel’s television show “Feral.” Vang talks about growing up as a small game hunter, going on his first pheasant hunt in Wisconsin, and his perspective on the Hmong “balanced” approach to food. Episode Highlights:• Vang talks about his journey f…

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