On The Wing Podcast

EP. 390: Upland Bird Hunting Field Reports and Why Membership Matters

From North Dakota’s shortgrass prairies and sharp-tailed grouse to the pheasant fields of Minnesota and South Dakota, there’s plenty to celebrate in the uplands this seas

EP. 389: South Dakota Pheasant Hunting and Opening Day Traditions

Opening day is more than a hunt. It is a tradition that connects generations, communities, and the bird dogs that make it unforgettable. South Dakota's pheasant opener b

EP. 388: Wild Game Cooking Secrets: Hank Shaw on Upland Birds and Mushrooms

Award-winning wild game cook and food author Hank Shaw returns to On the Wing for an insider’s look at making the most of every bird, mushroom, and wild ingredient the ou

EP. 387: Pheasant Hunting Equalizers

The right weather conditions, quality habitat and hunting tactics can turn tough pheasants into more shooting opportunities. Pheasant hunting is never supposed to be eas

EP. 386: QF’s 2026 Quail Hunting Forecast

Where should you chase quail in 2026? Quail Forever Journal editor Ryan Sparks joins On the Wing to break down QF’s 2026 Quail Hunting Forecast species by species, reveal

EP. 385: Broken Bow’s Colton Patterson on Illustrating Wendell Berry Story

Colton Patterson built Broken Bow around the music, artwork, traditions, and values he inherited from his grandfather. At just 19, his work has grown into a social media

EP. 384: PF’s 2026 Pheasant Hunting Forecast: Best States to Hunt this Season

Pheasants have a knack for surviving whatever the prairie throws at them, and this year's forecast offers plenty of reasons to lace up the boots. From Montana and the Dak

EP. 383: How Public Land Changes Hunting One Parcel at a Time

Public land doesn’t have to start with thousands of acres. Sometimes it starts with one property, one partnership, and one group of volunteers willing to keep building.

EP. 382: Country Music Artist Drake White on Hunting, Music, and Healing

Country music singer Drake White joins On the Wing for a candid conversation about music, hunting, bird dogs, and the long road back from a devastating stroke. White grew

EP. 381: “Gamey” - A Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever Short Essay

The word “gamey” gets thrown around whenever wild game tastes different from what we know. But what does the word “gamey” actually mean? Quail Forever Journal editor Ryan

EP. 380: “Judy” — A Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever Short Story

A bird dog endures shipwrecks, captivity, starvation and war to become a legendary symbol of courage. Judy of Sussex was no ordinary bird dog. Born in Shanghai in 1936,

EP. 379: Quail Across America: A Florida Couple’s Six-Species Adventure

Wild quail, rugged country, and a six-species pursuit turned one couple’s hunts into lifelong adventures. Jamie and Jesse Durham never set out to become dedicated quail

EP. 378: Inside a Bird Dog’s Mind: Canine Senses, Training, and Behavior

What actually happens inside a bird dog’s brain when it locks onto a pheasant, quail, or grouse? Dr. Annie Valuska, a Purina pet behaviorist with more than 20 years of

EP. 377: “Ballad of the Bird Dog” Goes Official with Musician Reese Glover

For anyone who has ever watched a bird dog lock onto a point or shared quiet miles across public land, this conversation hits close to home. Singer-songwriter Reese Glove

EP. 376: Wine, Wild Game, and California Quail at Passalacqua Winery

Discover how great wild game meals become unforgettable when paired with exceptional wine and upland traditions. A turkey hunt in California's vineyard country turns int

EP. 375: Conservation Scorecard: State Advocacy for Habitat, Hunting, and Public Lands

The biggest victories for upland birds often happen long before hunting season ever opens. Wild pheasants, quail, public land access, and quality bird hunting all depend

EP. 374: Wyoming’s Hidden Upland Opportunities Beyond Sage Grouse

Discover the overlooked birds, wild landscapes, and upland habitat work shaping Wyoming. Wyoming may be famous for sage grouse, mule deer, and elk, but the state offers

EP. 373: Johnny Morris on Conservation, Quail, and Inspiring the Next Generation

A conservation legend and a remarkable young bird caller reveal why America's uplands are worth protecting. Conservation begins with curiosity, and few conversations cap

EP. 372: Previewing New Season of The Flush on Outdoor Channel

Fall bird hunting starts long before the first rooster flushes or the first covey rises. It begins with maps spread across the table, bird reports rolling in, and convers

EP. 371: The Story Behind Jared Benson’s New Song “Old Bird Dog”

Few things define the upland hunting experience like a good bird dog, a trusted shotgun, and memories built one hunt at a time. On this episode of On The Wing Podcast, P