The Upland Social

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

Episode 53: Tattoos, Ruffed Grouse, and Bird Dogs with Jake Maricle

Jake Maricle grew up in the small town of Arcade, New York, and has spent the last 15 years honing his craft as a tattoo artist. About four years ago, he opened Old Gold

Episode 52: Clays N' Wings with Stephen Biello

Stephen Biello grew up in the heart of South Philadelphia, just steps from the historic Italian Market, where his love for animals—and eventually hunting—first took root.

Episode 51: Upland Student to Advocate with Colleen Foehrenbacher

From the hardwoods and creek bottoms of Northeast Ohio to the prairies and big woods of Minnesota, Colleen Foehrenbacher found her way into hunting in a way that’s becomi

Episode 50: Bird Hunter Supply with Joe Palmer

Not everyone who becomes a bird hunter grows up in a hunting family. For Joe Palmer, it started with a Scoutmaster who took the time to introduce a 13-year-old kid to Hun

Episode 49: Reid Bryant of the Orvis Hunting and Shooting Podcast

Reid Bryant is a writer, editor, and storyteller who believes deeply in the lasting power of the written word. Living along the Mettawee River in Dorset, Vermont, Reid ha

Episode 48: Wild Game Cook with John Wallace

John Wallace has spent nearly two decades building a life around conservation, wild game, and family. Married for almost 20 years and a proud dad to three kids — two teen