Interesting, informative guests on all things upland bird dogs and bird hunting, hosted by the creator of TV series Wingshooting USA. Hunting stories and glorious dog work, the most knowledgeable and entertaining pro guides, hardcore hunters and consummate trainers in the sport.
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Scott Linden hosts Upland Nation, a sports show with 100 episodes published.
I've compiled my notes, advice from friends and a ton of pro guides' advice into a how-to, where-to, why-to tutorial on the sharptailed grouse. I'll cover the states with huntable populations, habitat, food sources, hunt
Friday Fave: Your worst bird-hunting nightmares ... some suggestions
Jun 26, 202650mEp. 295
Be prepared, the Boy Scouts say. Here's your chance - with a reprise of a very popular subject: I hope it never happens to you - that eerie silence when you hoped to hear collar tags jingling, knowing your dog is well an
Phil Puckorius and Dominic Grossi are avid hunters and the chief and assistant chief instructors for the National Sporting Clays Association ... who better to help us hit more birds? They've got theory and practice to sh
Orvis bird hunting Guide of the Year talks desert and deep woods birds and how to be a good client
Jun 9, 20261h 1mEp. 4210
From the deep woods to the dusty desert, Mark Nissen knows game birds. Orvis-endorsed guide of the year, he and his Classic Bird Hunts outfitting team chases ruffies, woodcock, and all three desert quail in Wisconsin and
Insider: five worthy bird-hunting states for your next road trip
Jun 7, 202630mEp. 4170
If you're still planning your big trips for the season, I've got some suggestions. Here's a list and brief reasons why you might want to consider these five states for your destination. I've weighed my personal experienc
Bonus! Pro bird hunting guide's strategies, tactics for grouse & woodcock, Gordon Setters and being a good client
Jun 6, 20261h 20mEp. 3670
You want more, you got it in this reprise of a highly-rated interview: Grouse, woodcock, training during the hunt, and a short history of Gordon Setters ... those are the topics in my conversation with Stephen Faust, pro
Pro bird hunting guide on grouse, woodcock: hunting strategies and tips, habitat and habits
Jun 2, 20261h 7mEp. 4190
Orvis-endorsed guide Michael Browning of Grouse Haven Wing-Shooting takes us into the Maine woods for a tutorial on all things ruffies and timberdoodles. From the birds' daily schedule to good habitat types, he's got dec
Friday Fave: Pro's talk hunt strategy & tactics, habitat and dog care
May 29, 20261h 3mEp. 2600
A helpful perspective, to say the least ... worth another listen: Back to Pheasant Fest for an in-depth tutorial on everything from dog training to sharptail hunting from two guys who hunt hard and often: Trevor Walz and
Pro bird hunting guide on wild birds, essential habitat, strategies & tactics and why we go
May 26, 20261h 19mEp. 4140
Orvis-endorsed bird hunting guide Ryan Aune of Wyoming Wings & Waters knows wild birds, and he really knows Wyoming wingshooting. He guides clients on a mixed bag of prairie and forest grouse, Huns, and pheasants in the
Insider: Gun Dog Supply's Steve Snell on seven tips for puppy owners
May 24, 202658mEp. 4200
It's puppy season and who couldn't use some encouragement for those late nights ... or advice on maximizing your new dog's mental and physical development? Steve Snell, owner of Gun Dog Supply, knows dogs, and especially
Walk-in bird hunting advice from the folks who run those programs
May 19, 20261h 14mEp. 4120
If you're in search of new bird hunting ground, I've got a panel for you from the departments that acquire and manage the walk-in programs in three bird-rich states. Wes Sowards of Kansas, Michael Peyton of South Dakota
Friday Fave: Bird hunting road trip! Nevada and California wild birds
May 15, 202655mEp. 3170
Enjoy this trip into the field - maybe you need a hunting fix about now. Buckle up for a first-hand report on a recent wingshooting road trip in search of quail and chukars ... and better weather. We'll be hunting Nevada
Bird hunting debrief: pheasants from A to Z ... a very deep and rambling dive
May 12, 202646mEp. 4060
Thanks to those avid wingshooting fanatics who requested this one at Pheasant Fest. I've done some homework (maybe too much), dug deep to give you a picture of America's favorite game bird. From habits to habitat, life h
Insider: consumer's guide to bird hunting preserves and lodges
May 10, 202656mEp. 4180
In my survey, you tell me most of you have, or will, pay to hunt. So why not get your money's worth, whether it's a day trip to a local farm, or that trip-of-a-lifetime to a fancy resort? I've been to a hundred hunting a
Friday Fave: Chukar hunter’s handbook: bird hunting experts’ advice plus my 34 years of questionable success
May 8, 202652mEp. 2370
Here's your chance to get caught up on chukar hunting basics, reprised from September, 2023: I've fielded so many questions over the years, I decided it was time to offer up a primer on hunting these fascinating, mystify
Pro bird dog trainers Ronnie & Susanna Smith on composure, puppy development and getting the most from your dog
May 5, 20261h 1mEp. 4030
The Smith family name is legendary in dog-training circles and among bird hunters for good reason. From Delmar and Ronnie Sr. to the next generation, Rick and Ronnie, and now Ronnie's wife Susanna, most modern training m
Fave Fridays: Pro chukar guide on wild birds, dogs, strategies & tactics
May 1, 20261h 15mEp. 2530
Here's a take on chukar hunting worth re-visiting from January, 2024 ... Wild chukars, Huns, sharptails and sage grouse are Ryan Aune's domain, roaming the uplands of Wyoming as an Orvis-endorsed wingshooting guide. He a
Chukar-crazed Eric Forrester talks wingshooting, video, public access and how to hunt 'em
Apr 28, 20261h 7mEp. 4070
If you haven't watched his YouTube videos from chukar country (and more), you're missing out. This guy takes DIY bird hunting - and video - to a whole 'nother level. You'll learn from Eric Forrester this week as he joins
Insider on feeding, trialing, hunting, and your most common questions, answered
Apr 26, 202633mEp. 4130
In this Insider edition, Purina's Karl Gunzer joins me from the Pyke Gear booth at Pheasant Fest with a wide range of fascinating and helpful insights. Former field trialer and avid hunter, he has suggestions on everythi
Friday Fave: Bird-dog training legend: Bob West's insights on tests, 3 critical commands, pad care and a feeding regimen
Apr 24, 20261h 8mEp. 2750
Kneel at the foot of bird-dog wisdom. Here's a reprise episode that will turn you into a better dog handler. Hunter, dog trainer, nutritional guru, magazine writer, an Upland National treasure ... Bob West of Purina join
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Upland Nation is hosted by Scott Linden. The show is categorised under sports and has published 100 episodes.
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