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Bird Camp Radio Podcast

Kellen Matthew Golightly

Bird camp radio exists to celebrate the upland hunting tradition, connecting hunters, conservationists, and storytellers through authentic conversations. Our mission is to share campfire stories, practical knowledge, and timeless wisdom that honor the birds, the dogs, and the wild places we cherish. https://bird-camp-radio.printify.me/category/all/1

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01:08:09

Ep. 25: Bird Dogs, Podcasts, and Giving Back to the...

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2026/03/27

Matt Millbauer spends his fall chasing upland birds across Washington’s Columbia Basin behind his springer spaniels, Bridge and Sophie. A Kennewick native and board member of his local Pheasants Forever chapter, Matt has built his life around bird dogs, conservation, and the upland community. He’s also the host of the Go Flush Yourself podcast, where he highlights flushing dog breeds and the culture that surrounds them.In this episode of Bird Camp Radio, Matt shares his journey into upland hunting,

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00:59:43

Ep. 24: Making It in the Upland Dog World with Colton...

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2026/03/20

In Episode 24 of Bird Camp Radio, we sit down with Colton Cook to talk about how a simple deal with his mom turned into a full-blown career in the bird dog world. At just 11 years old, Colton worked to buy his first Brittany, Missy, along with the e-collars he needed to train her: kicking off a passion that started in northeastern Utah and never slowed down.What began as hunting whenever he could quickly grew into something much bigger. Colton shares how he dove headfirst into training, breeding,

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00:55:16

Ep. 23: Inside the Mind of a Veteran Outdoor Writer...

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2026/03/13

In this episode of Bird Camp Radio, we sit down with outdoor writer, photographer, and lifelong hunter Dave Zumbaugh. With both a B.S. and M.S. in Biology, Dave has spent decades immersed in the outdoors and has authored more than 2,000 articles covering hunting, fishing, conservation, and the outdoor lifestyle.Dave has hunted and fished across 32 U.S. states, four Canadian provinces, and seven countries, bringing a lifetime of stories and hard-earned perspective to the conversation. We talk about

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00:51:54

Ep. 22: Four Bretons and a Travel Trailer with Mike...

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2026/03/06

In Episode 22 of Bird Camp Radio, we sit down with longtime upland hunter Mike Sheffer, a 66-year-old retired bird hunter who has fully committed his life to wild birds, good dogs, and the freedom of the open road. For the past six years, Mike has lived and traveled full-time in a small trailer with his four Epagneul Bretons, chasing seasons and following wild bobwhite quail across the country.With over 40 years of upland hunting experience, primarily focused on wild bobwhite quail in Missouri and

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00:39:53

Ep. 21: A Lifetime in Bird Camp with Arizona Uplander...

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2026/02/27

In Episode 21 of Bird Camp Radio, we sit down with Dean Linne, a lifelong upland hunter whose passion for bird hunting began at just seven years old.Now 55, Dean reflects on nearly five decades in the field: covering everything from his early days chasing upland birds to discovering a deep appreciation for duck hunting with a dog after serving in the military. His journey with working dogs has shaped not only the way he hunts, but the way he views the tradition and responsibility that come with

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00:55:07

Ep. 20: From First Flush to Finished Dog with Jackson...

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2026/02/20

In this milestone 20th episode of Bird Camp Radio, we sit down with Jackson Facer from Preston, Idaho: a young handler who has fully immersed his life in bird dogs and upland hunting.What started as a high school hobby has grown into a full-blown lifestyle. Over the past four years, Jackson has dedicated himself to personally training and handling bird dogs, competing in hunt tests and field trials, and helping friends develop their own dogs along the way. He also guides professionally at a hunt

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00:50:42

Ep. 19: Average Joes & Lieutenant Hen with Matt...

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2026/02/13

In Episode 19 of Bird Camp Radio, I sit down with Matt Middlebrooks: host of The Check-In Station Podcast and a hunter who represents what most of us really are: everyday guys who just love being outside.Matt grew up chasing deer and turkey in Tennessee, with a few duck hunts mixed in along the way. Life moved him around before he eventually settled in Illinois, where he continued pursuing the game he grew up with. But just two years ago, everything changed.A late-season pheasant hunt in brutal

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01:33:43

Special Episode: From Public Uplands to Private Hogs...

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2026/02/07

This special episode of Bird Camp Radio is a little different than our usual campfire talk. I’m joined by my dad to break down a Texas hog hunt that didn’t go according to plan - not even close.What was advertised as a three-day, semi-guided hog hunt quickly unraveled into a roughly ten-hour ordeal marked by an unresponsive and unreliable guide, poor communication, and conditions that pushed us far past “just a bad hunt.” My brother, my dad, and I traveled to Texas expecting an adventure. What we

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00:34:27

Ep. 18: What the Wild Teaches Us: Stories, Solitude,...

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2026/01/30

In this episode of Bird Camp Radio, we sit down with Emanuel Rose: author, outdoorsman, and longtime marketing strategist whose life and work are deeply shaped by time spent in wild places.From towering forests and open trails to the steady rhythm of the ocean, Emanuel shares how nature has become both a teacher and a creative compass. We explore how those experiences inspired his children’s book series Wenaha Henry and reflective works like Nature Bound and One Man, One Dog, stories rooted in

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01:08:36

Ep. 17: Bird Dogs, Biology, and Purposeful Breeding...

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2026/01/23

On Episode 17 of the Bird Camp Radio Podcast, we sit down with Dominic Bachman of Bachman Bay Kennels in Utah to talk bird dogs, birds, and a lifetime shaped by hunting and wildlife biology.Raised in a family deeply rooted in the outdoors, Dominic grew up chasing birds across the marshes and uplands of northern Utah alongside his father, Val Bachman, a longtime game warden and wildlife biologist. That foundation led Dominic to a decades-long passion for bird dogs, particularly German Wirehaired

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01:06:35

Ep. 16: From Long Island Tides to South Dakota Grass...

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2026/01/16

In Episode 16 of Bird Camp Radio, we sit down with Shawn Deuel: finish carpenter, feather artist, and lifelong hunter whose passion for birds has shaped nearly every chapter of his life. From his early days on Long Island working English-driven pheasant shoots and guiding waterfowl hunts, to his current home in Spearfish, South Dakota, Shawn’s journey reflects a deep respect for tradition, dogs, and wild places.Shawn opens up about the evolution of his hunting identity, from waterfowl addict to

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00:57:52

Ep. 15: From Field Notes To Fiction: Bret Wonnacott...

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2026/01/09

For Episode 15 of Bird Camp Radio, I sit down with Bret Wonnacott, a lifelong bird hunter, dog man, competitor, and storyteller whose roots in the outdoors run deep in northern Utah. From the moment he first saw a bird dog lock up on point as a kid, Bret knew this lifestyle was for him and he’s been chasing that passion ever since through bird dogs, bird hunting, waterfowling, and competition.Bret shares his experience competing at the highest levels of NSTRA trials with his English setters,

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00:52:00

Ep. 14: Three Generations of Grouse: Tradition,...

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2026/01/02

In this episode of Bird Camp Radio, I sit down with Matthew Sudol, a lifelong grouse and woodcock hunter whose connection to upland birds runs three generations deep. Raised in the coverts by a father and grandfather who still called grouse “partridge,” Matthew learned early how to read the woods, trust a good dog, and respect wild birds that don’t give anything easily.Matthew’s journey blends tradition with science. While studying Wildlife Management, he gained hands-on experience trapping,

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00:53:21

Ep. 13: Slower Steps, Better Birds: Finding Purpose...

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2025/12/26

In this episode of Bird Camp Radio, we sit down with southwestern Virginia outdoorsman Kenneth Adkins to trace a hunting journey that eventually led him from whitetails to the uplands and into a deeper, more intentional way of hunting.Kenneth grew up in the Virginia woods, following his father, grandfather, and uncles at a time when simply seeing a deer was a victory. Small game, rabbits and squirrels shaped his early seasons and taught him the value of time afield long before numbers or limits

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01:03:03

Ep. 12: From Survival to Stewardship: A Life Shaped...

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2025/12/19

In this episode of Bird Camp Radio, we sit down with Andrew Terry; a lifelong upland hunter, dog man, and guide whose roots run deep in California’s Sacramento Valley. Raised by a grandfather who hunted during the Great Depression, Andrew learned early that hunting was never about excess, but about respect for the land, the bird, and the responsibility that comes with pulling the trigger.What began as chasing quail and pheasants behind a duck dog grew into a life built around upland birds. Today,

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00:49:09

Ep. 11: Canadian Uplander Josh Robinson: Building the...

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2025/12/12

In Episode 11 of Bird Camp Radio, we sit down with Josh Robinson, a man whose life has been shaped by the pursuit of wild birds and the dogs that make it all possible.Josh’s story started in Ontario, watching Labradors crash through cattails on cold-water retrieves and moments that hooked him on the connection between a dog, a handler, and the work they do together. That early spark eventually led him west to Alberta, where his love for both upland and waterfowl pushed him toward one breed that

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00:48:58

Ep. 10: Two Dogs, Five States, & Endless Birds: The...

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2025/12/05

In Episode 10 of Bird Camp Radio, Kellen sits down with seasoned upland hunter Kody King, a man whose life has been shaped by bird dogs, wide-open landscapes, and a relentless curiosity for the uplands. What began in the pheasant and duck fields of his youth has evolved into a multi-state pursuit of wild birds across the West and Midwest.Today, Kody runs a Brittany and a Small Münsterländer, two dogs that not only guide his hunts, but also anchor his passion for exploring new country. From the

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01:00:49

Ep. 9: Marine Corps to Montana Birds: The Brenton...

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2025/11/28

In this episode of Bird Camp Radio, we sit down with Brenton Moore; United States Marine veteran, passionate outdoorsman, and owner of Broke Dog Fly Company in Belgrade, Montana. After leaving the Marine Corps in 2017, Brenton discovered new purpose in the mountains, rivers, and open country of the West. But everything changed at age 28 when he hunted behind a friend’s GWP and instantly fell in love with upland hunting and bird dogs.Now, with his first bird dog, a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon named

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01:05:45

Ep. 8: Managing the Wild: Conservation, Stewardship,...

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2025/11/21

In this episode of Bird Camp Radio, we sit down with Heather Talley, Utah’s Upland Game Coordinator, whose career with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources spans nearly twenty years. Heather shares her journey from depredation technician to statewide program leader, highlighting her work expanding land access through the Walk-In Access program and strengthening partnerships that support Utah’s outdoor heritage.We also dive into the science and management behind Utah’s upland game species, with a

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00:31:17

Ep. 7: Central Oregon Roots, Raising Bird Dogs &...

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2025/11/14

In this episode, we sit down with lifelong Central Oregon uplander Griffin Webb, whose journey in the bird hunting world began at just ten years old, chasing pheasants with his dad right out the back door. What started as simple walks with a shotgun evolved into a full-blown passion for chukar hunting and the bird dogs that make it all possible.Griffin shares how his first German Shorthaired Pointer, Remi, became the spark that ignited a lifelong dedication to training, hunting, and living alongside

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