The Upland Social

73: Bird Hunting The Historic Coast with Justin Anderson

Today we’re joined by Justin Anderson, a native Floridian whose outdoor roots started with deer hunting, hog hunting, and freshwater fishing before he eventually found hi

72: Ruffed Grouse, Brittanys, and Training with Nathan Shaw

Today we're joined by Nathan Shaw, a lifelong bird hunter, fly fisherman, guide, and bird dog trainer whose love for the outdoors started at an early age. Growing up arou

71: Bluegrass Bird Doggin' with Tyler Duvall

Today we are joined by my friend across the border in Kentucky, Tyler Duvall. Tyler is an avid bird dog handler and bobwhite quail hunter. After losing a dog too soon in

70: California Upland with Pete Burnham

Today we’re joined by Pete Burnham, a lifelong bird hunter who grew up hunting birds as a kid before careers and other hobbies pulled him away from the sport for a couple

69: LIVE from the Sandhills of Nebraska

We are live from the Sandhills of Nebraska! I sit down in person with Matt Fruge, an accomplished upland hunter who lives in the heart of prairie grouse country. Topics

68: Eastern Washington Wingshooting, Writing, and Art with Matt Millbauer

Today’s guest is Matt Millbauer, an upland hunter, writer, artist, and podcaster based in the Columbia Basin of Washington. Host of the Go Flush Yourself Podcast and Co-H

67: Never Give Up On A Bird Dog with James Godfrey

Today’s guest is James Godfrey, a dog trainer, kennel manager, and hunting guide from the piney woods of the Southeast. Graduating from Auburn University with a degree in

66: A Lifelong Pheasant Hunter's Journey with Ryan Mott

Ryan Mott is a lifelong upland hunter whose roots trace back to the family farms of southeast Iowa and west-central Illinois, where he first followed American Brittanys t

65: Fighting Cancer and Becoming a Grouse Guide with Scott Kaminski

Today's guest is Scott Kaminski, a lifelong Michigan bird hunter whose life changed dramatically after being diagnosed with stage four cancer and given just a year to liv

64: Dove Hunting Tips, Tactics, and Strategy with Will Newell

Today's guest is Will Newell, a lifelong North Carolinian whose passion for bird hunting started at just 13 years old and turned into a serious pursuit by the time he was

63: Hitting The Road to Bird Hunt, Camping, and Conservation Thoughts with Rob Curtis

Today’s guest is Rob Curtis, an upland bird hunter hailing from the Prairie State of Illinois and is no stranger to the open road and adventure. Inspired by hunting liter

62: Bird Dogs, Mental Health, and Canicross with Patrick Schulze

Today’s guest is Patrick Schulze, a bird dog owner from the Windy City of Chicago, Illinois. Patrick’s path into the uplands wasn’t a straight line, but more like a meand

61: Where The Grouse Once Drummed with Kellen Golightly

Today's guest is Kellen Golightly from Honeyville, Utah. Kellen is an avid upland hunter, the host of Bird Camp Radio, and the author of Where the Grouse Once Drummed. Wh

Episode 60: I Bird Hunt Because Of A Dirt Bike with Trey Murphy

Today's guest is Trey Murphy, a lifelong Pennsylvania hunter whose upland journey started with one unexpected trade. Back in his mid-20s, his best friend Garrett sold a d

Episode 59: Covey Kits with Geoffrey Greiner

Today's guest is Geoffrey Greiner, a retired punk rocker turned passionate bird hunter who made his way from Massachusetts to Arizona by way of Colorado. Although he didn

Episode 58: Cackle Clothing Company

This week's guests are Brooks Maurer and Skyler Wenninger, two Minnesota educators, coaches, bird hunters, dog owners, and entrepreneurs who have turned a shared passion

Episode 57: Decades of Wingshooting Media with Scott Linden

Today’s guest is Scott Linden, one of the most recognizable voices in the world of wingshooting and bird dogs. Scott is the creator and host of Wingshooting USA, an award

Episode 56: Bird Hunting From Horseback with Matt Fruge

Matt Fruge is a cattle feedlot consulting veterinarian who’s built a life around both livestock and the landscapes they depend on. Raised in southwest Louisiana and now r

Episode 55: Wingshooting In The Northeast with Chris Ingram

Chris Ingram is a Vermont-based storyteller and sportsman dedicated to capturing the authentic connections between people, place, and the outdoors. A communicator by trad

Episode 54: A Break In The Action with Ryan Doughty

Ryan Doughty is the voice behind A Break in the Action, a podcast dedicated to the world of shotguns and the sporting life. What started in 2019 as a creative outlet alon