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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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EP. 358: Hunting Spot Names That Stick

On The Wing Podcast ·

2026/04/08

Every hunter has a spot with a name that holds memories, birds, and meaning.Spend enough seasons chasing upland birds and the map starts to change. What begins as public land or a patch of cover turns into something personal. A place earns a name through miles walked, bird dogs worked, and coveys flushed at just the right moment.This conversation dives into the stories behind those names and the hunting memories that made them stick. From South Dakota pheasant hunting honey holes to ruffed grouse

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EP. 357: Chasing Mountain and Valley Quail Across the...

On The Wing Podcast ·

2026/04/01

One hunter’s relentless quest to chase upland birds across America’s wildest terrain.This conversation dives deep into the reality behind the “upland slam” — not just the birds, but the dogs, the habitat, and the wild game meal at the end of a hunt. Listeners will pick up practical insights on upland bird hunting strategy, from breaking down unfamiliar terrain to identifying productive habitat like timber cuts, chaparral, and sagebrush steppe. There’s a heavy emphasis on how to adapt when things

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EP. 356: The Life of a Bird Hunting Guide: Dogs,...

On The Wing Podcast ·

2026/03/25

Learn what it really takes to guide upland hunts across the ruffed grouse woods and through the desert quail country.Behind the Instagram photos of bird dogs on point is a far grittier reality. Brian Vander Maazen pulls back the curtain on life as a full-time bird hunting guide, from the aspen covers of Wisconsin to the desert edges of scaled quail country. This conversation gets into the daily grind of guiding upland hunters, reading habitat, training gun dogs, and building a lifestyle around wild

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EP. 355: Introducing the E-Collar Properly for Young...

On The Wing Podcast ·

2026/03/18

This episode delivers a clear, responsible path for turning the e-collar into a trusted communication tool for your bird dog.Bringing home a new bird dog is one of the best parts of the hunting lifestyle. Along with the excitement comes an important question for many first-time handlers. When and how should an electronic training collar enter the picture?Veteran bird dog owner and SportDOG Brand’s Clay Thompson walks through a practical framework for introducing an e-collar to a young hunting dog

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EP. 354: Hard Truths & Practical Tips for the...

On The Wing Podcast ·

2026/03/11

This episode reprises a panel conversation at this year’s National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic moderated by PF & QF’s Andrew Vavra and included veteran bird hunters Katie Willis, Tyler Webster, and Bob St.Pierre.Planning your next upland bird hunting adventure goes far beyond packing your gear—it’s about setting clear expectations, maintaining a flexible mindset, and preparing for all the variables that come with the journey. Before you hit the road, ask yourself why you’re making the trip

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EP. 353: Cookies for Conservation and the Future of...

On The Wing Podcast ·

2026/03/04

A 13-year-old bird dog trainer is funding public access one cookie at a time.At National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic, most conversations revolve around bird dogs, habitat, and the next great upland hunt. This one goes further. Brooke Bartels, a young dog handler deeply involved in North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association (NAVHDA), is turning homemade cookies into real dollars for wildlife habitat and public hunting access.Raised in a family devoted to Pheasants Forever, Quail Forever,

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01:22:02

EP. 352: Iowa’s Upland Comeback: Pheasants, Quail,...

On The Wing Podcast ·

2026/02/25

Iowa’s upland birds are rebounding, but habitat still determines their future.The 100th pheasant season in Iowa delivered the kind of optimism hunters haven’t felt in two decades. Roadside counts climbed. Rooster harvest is projected to be the strongest in 20 years. Northern bobwhite numbers in the southern tier surged, with quail harvest potentially doubling from recent seasons. Even Hungarian partridge populations showed signs of growth.But strong bird numbers don’t happen by accident.This

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EP. 351: Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic 2026 Preview

On The Wing Podcast ·

2026/02/16

National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic returns to the Minneapolis Convention Center with a packed weekend of upland celebrations. Turnpike Troubadours headline the Concert for Conservation, with Dave Simonett of Trampled by Turtles opening the show on Thursday night. For bird hunters, hearing “The Bird Hunters” played live before a weekend dedicated to upland hunting, bird dogs, and grassland conservation is about as good as it gets.The show floor opens on Friday following the annual Bird

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EP. 350: Quail Forever Joins SEWE to Celebrate Quail...

On The Wing Podcast ·

2026/02/11

Each February, Charleston, South Carolina becomes the center of Southern sporting culture, and this conversation explains why the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE) has earned that reputation. From quail hunting traditions to world-class sporting art and bird dogs on every corner, SEWE is where upland culture, quail habitat conservation, and delicious food collide. This year, SEWE takes place from February 13-15, 2026.Listeners will hear about the attractions within Quail Forever’s “Quail

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EP. 349: Rooster Road Trip Recap is Bird Hunting...

On The Wing Podcast ·

2026/02/04

When roosters vanish and quail cooperate, the road trip still teaches hard-earned upland lessons.Sixteen years into Rooster Road Trip, Kansas delivered a reminder every upland hunter eventually learns. You can do your homework, study maps, trust your instincts, and still come up empty on roosters. This recap pulls back the curtain on our late-season bird hunt where plans shifted, expectations were reset, and bobwhite coveys became the story worth telling.The conversation digs into the realities of

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EP. 348: Rooster Road Trip Finishes with Hot Quail...

On The Wing Podcast ·

2026/01/28

Kansas has a reputation in upland circles, and for good reason. Wide-open spaces, rolling grasslands, and the promise of bobwhite coveys and cackling roosters tucked into classic bird country. On this year’s Rooster Road Trip, that promise got tested repeatedly.Mika Rezac, PF & QF’s regional representative from Kansas, joins the crew with her pack of outstanding Labs and English setter. In fact, she brings her secret weapon along, Spade the “LabraDwarf.” Through hearty laughter, Rezac talks

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EP. 347: Rooster Road Trip Connects Hunting, Habitat,...

On The Wing Podcast ·

2026/01/21

Rooster Road Trip continues with a stop at one of our Build a Wildlife Area projects where we opened up a land-locked parcel to create more than 1,000 acres of public access. Kansas doesn’t always get the credit it deserves for quail, but when habitat is high-quality and access is open, it can flat-out deliver. In this episode, the Rooster Road Trip crew rolls into northeast Kansas to dig into what makes public ground actually work for bird hunters.Joined by Marcus Sanders, PF & QF Farm Bill

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EP. 346: Rooster Road Trip Rolls Through Kansas WIHA

On The Wing Podcast ·

2026/01/14

Some days test your legs, dogs, patience, and purpose, but they also teach the deepest lessons.Rooster Road Trip rolls through Kansas with a hard-earned reminder: not every day in bird country goes as planned. In this episode, the crew dives into the realities of public land pheasant and quail hunting, long miles, tough habitat conditions, and the discipline required to keep scouting when the habitat isn’t there and the birds aren’t cooperating.From navigating Kansas WIHA parcels to reading

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EP. 345: Action-Packed Public Lands Quail Hunt

On The Wing Podcast ·

2026/01/07

Wild bobwhite quail, public lands, and bird dogs collide in Kansas as our 16th installment of Rooster Road Trip takes flight. You’ll hear how the Rooster Road Trip ethos focused on hunting public land for five days with whatever conditions Mother Nature delivers has stayed consistent over the years, even as habitat challenges evolve. The group breaks down current habitat and public land conditions in Kansas, with a focus on the importance of shrubs, bare ground, and prescribed fire for bobwhite

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PODCAST EP. 344: Grouse Camp Comes Alive: Inside...

On The Wing Podcast ·

2025/12/30

A first-of-its-kind “Grouse Camp” brings the prairies, forests, bird dogs, and upland community together under one roof. National Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic has long been the premier gathering for the upland community, but 2026 raises the bar. In this episode, we preview the debut of Grouse Camp, a brand-new, immersive experience built for serious upland hunters who care as much about habitat as they do about bird dogs and autumn covers.Leaders from the North American Grouse Partnership, Ruffed

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

On The Wing Podcast ·

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

On The Wing Podcast ·

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...

On The Wing Podcast ·

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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