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On The Wing Podcast

On The Wing Podcast by Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever

Welcome to the On the Wing Podcast with Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. On the Wing is your destination for conversations about upland bird hunting, wildlife habitat, public lands, bird dogs, wild game cooking and epic adventures in search of pheasants, quail and grouse. These are the stories of Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever’s 145,000 members, volunteers, team of professional wildlife biologists and experts in the field. Our shows are recorded in person and often on the road from the end

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01:06:02

EP. 343: Breaking Down 2026’s Projected Conservation...

On The Wing Podcast ·

2025/12/17

Statehouse conservation battles are shaping your future experiences in the uplands. This episode provides a valuable state-by-state rundown of what’s coming in 2026 and how bird hunters can influence policy through advocacy efforts at the state level.From dedicated conservation funding to the restructuring of state natural resource agencies, the 2026 legislative season is already loaded with major issues that could reshape the future of upland hunting, wildlife management, and habitat conservation

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23:47

EP. 342: A Holiday Recipe Featuring Quail in Red Wine...

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2025/12/10

A rich, winter-ready wild game dish that hunters can master with simple stock and sauce techniques.In this holiday feasting edition of On the Wing podcast, we dig into an upland-inspired meal built for cold evenings after long days in the field. Quail Forever Journal Editor Ryan Sparks returns to the podcast and guides hunting cooks through his red wine and mushroom quail recipe, an approachable plate that blends Italian-style game cooking with ingredients any bird hunter can pull straight from the

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23:35

EP. 341: Pretzel-Crusted Pheasant Cutlets with QF...

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2025/12/03

A fall feast of pheasant, apples, and Passalacqua Winery’s white wine created for hunters who love wild game.In this snackable holiday edition of On the Wing podcast, Quail Forever Journal Editor Ryan Sparks breaks down his pretzel-crusted pheasant cutlets with apple cream sauce, a cold-weather dish that blends upland hunting traditions with rich autumn flavors. If you’re looking for a new way to showcase fresh pheasant after a long day in the field, this is the recipe to add to your hunter’s

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EP. 340: Building New Bird Hunters Through Volunteer...

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2025/11/26

In this episode, we dive deep into the heart of Illinois upland hunting with chapter volunteer leader and bird dog devotee Freddy Reyes. Aaron Williams, PF & QF’s regional representative for northern Illinois, also provides a boots-on-the-ground upland report for early-season pheasant and quail hunting. Together, they break down common struggles for new hunters (from gear and dogs to confidence in the field) and share practical takeaways you can use on your next upland hunt.Freddie also shares

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EP. 339: Dennis Anderson on the Creation of Pheasants...

On The Wing Podcast ·

2025/11/19

A single newspaper column sparked one of America’s greatest upland conservation movements, here’s how it happened.Before there were banquets, chapters, or habitat acres on the ground, there was a typewriter and an idea. In this episode of On the Wing Podcast, PF & QF’s Bob St. Pierre and Jared Wicklund sit down with Star Tribune Outdoors Editor Dennis Anderson, the man whose 1982 newspaper column launched Pheasants Forever.Anderson reflects on the early days of pheasant hunting across Minnesota

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53:48

PODCAST EP. 338: Chasing Prairie Ghosts: The...

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2025/11/12

Three hunters, six dogs, and three western states—one unforgettable pursuit for prairie chickens, sharp-tailed grouse, sage grouse, and ptarmigan.This episode of On the Wing Podcast follows three Pheasants Forever volunteers, Kenny Reed, Colton Nefsker, and Justin Nie, as they return from an epic upland hunting road trip across South Dakota, Colorado, and Wyoming. From prairie chickens and sharp-tailed grouse in the Fort Pierre National Grasslands to the elusive white-tailed ptarmigan high in

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01:09:12

PODCAST EP. 337: Alaska Ptarmigan Adventure:...

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2025/11/05

Chasing ptarmigan across Alaska’s tundra pushes bird dogs, hunters, and grit to their absolute limits.This episode of On the Wing Podcast transports listeners deep into the Alaskan backcountry as host Bob St. Pierre sits down with upland hunter Hunter Kamm, who just returned from a once-in-a-lifetime ptarmigan hunting trip. From the Kenai Peninsula to the Alaska Range, Hunter recounts the journey to check three species (willow, rock, and white-tailed ptarmigan) off his list in pursuit of the Upland

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PODCAST EP. 336: Inside PF & QF: How Membership Fuels...

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2025/10/29

Want more wild birds, better access, and stronger habitat? It all starts with joining the upland community.In the heart of bird hunting season, the On the Wing Podcast takes a closer look at what really keeps the upland tradition alive—its members. Host Bob St. Pierre sits down with Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s membership team—Brian Essling, Emy Marier, and Scotty Moehlmann—for a candid conversation on how joining the organization directly supports wildlife habitat, public access, and the

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EP. 335: Why Target Shooting Builds Better Hunters...

On The Wing Podcast ·

2025/10/22

Discover how a simple day at the range can ignite a lifelong passion for hunting and wildlife conservation.In this “snackable” edition of On the Wing podcast, host Bob St. Pierre sits down with PF & QF’s Hunting Heritage Program Manager Ashley Chance to explore how target shooting creates the next generation of hunters and conservationists. Through six fast facts, they unpack why a few broken clays can lead to deeper engagement in the outdoors—from building shooting confidence to supporting

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EP. 334: 2025 Quail Hunting Forecast | State-by-State...

On The Wing Podcast ·

2025/10/15

Find out where the best quail hunting opportunities are this season—and why bird numbers are rebounding across key states.Quail hunters across the country are gearing up for what could be one of the most promising upland seasons in years. In this episode of On the Wing podcast, we break down the 2025 state-by-state quail hunting forecast, covering major quail states like Arkansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Texas, and Arizona. From weather impacts and habitat restoration to population trends and hunting

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01:01:39

EP. 333: PF’s Tom Carpenter Delivers Strategies to...

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2025/10/08

In this episode of On the Wing podcast, host Bob St. Pierre sits down with Pheasants Forever Journal editor Tom “Carp” Carpenter to unpack his new article, “Mix It Up.” Together they break down five fresh pheasant hunting tactics to keep your hunts productive all season long. From ditching rigid game plans and trusting your bird dog’s instincts to exploring overlooked thin-cover areas and trying brand-new public lands, “Carp” shares decades of hard-earned lessons that will help you see pheasant

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01:27:02

EP. 332: Chukar Hunting Secrets and Habitat Insights...

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2025/10/01

Discover the hidden world of chukar hunting with insider research, expert field reports, and hard-earned lessons.In this episode of On the Wing Podcast, we dive deep into the rugged and rewarding pursuit of chukar hunting. Host Bob St. Pierre is joined by biologist Catherine Isaac, conservation leader Levi Day, and upland hunter Andrew Vavra to explore the unique challenges and opportunities of chasing these hardy game birds across the Intermountain West.Listeners will learn how habitat quality,

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01:48:32

EP. 331: New Public Wildlife Area Honors...

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2025/09/24

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-time biologist colleagues Matt O’Connor and Matt Holland.The conversation covers:·The Early Days of Pheasants Forever: Wooley relives working as Iowa’s

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EP. 330: Hunting Forecast for 2025 Season with Ruffed...

On The Wing Podcast ·

2025/09/17

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 Opening Day film about celebrating the opener with the people you love.The conversation covers:Ruffed grouse hunting forecast: The guys chat about the

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01:23:12

EP. 329: South Dakota Pheasant and Grouse Hunting...

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2025/09/10

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 2025 South Dakota bird hunting season.The conversation covers:·Pheasant hunting in South Dakota: 2024’s record harvest of 1.3 million roosters and what

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01:11:20

EP. 328: Finding Crippled Quail with Bobwhite Biologists

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2025/09/03

Host BobSt.Pierreis joined byUniversity of Georgia’sDr. 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 theyrealize, many of which are never recovered.Episode Highlights:•Rectenwald details how the team tracked hunters and monitored radio-collared quail to measure success and loss.•Cramer reveals

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01:23:23

EP. 327: MeatEater’s Tony Peterson on his Love for...

On The Wing Podcast ·

2025/08/27

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 he is raising in the outdoors, and the group talk about parenting kids to love hunting and fishing. Episode Highlights:·Known for his love of

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01:07:27

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

On The Wing Podcast ·

2025/08/20

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 jewel of voluntary conservation programs. Episode Highlights: • Wiegard provides a recap of recent efforts in Congress to sell public land as part of

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01:30:49

EP. 325: Sharptails, Prairie Chickens, Sage Grouse,...

On The Wing Podcast ·

2025/08/13

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-tailed grouse, greater prairie chickens, and sage grouse. Episode Highlights: • Webster talks about his love for September grouse hunting and teases

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01:36:54

EP. 324: PF & QF’s Habitat Work to Benefit 26 Upland...

On The Wing Podcast ·

2025/08/06

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 Bear River, which spans Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho and is the Great Salt Lake's largest tributary. These habitat efforts benefit upland birds and improve

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