In this episode of The Birdshot Podcast, host Nick Larson welcomes Randy Shepard, lifelong upland hunter and host of the My Dog Hunts podcast. With over five decades of bird hunting experience, Randy shares stories that span from the pheasant fields of Iowa to the sage country of the Intermountain West.

Randy Shepard grew up pheasant hunting in Iowa, eventually expanding his pursuits to ruffed grouse, prairie grouse, quail, and beyond. Through his My Dog Hunts podcast, Randy tells reflective hunting stories, weaving together decades of personal experiences, lessons learned from great dogs, and observations about changing landscapes.

Expect to Learn

[00:00:00] - Introduction

[00:04:00] - Starting the My Dog Hunts podcast

[00:10:50] - Growing up pheasant hunting in Iowa

[00:22:01] - Switching between labs and Springers

[00:42:05] - Flushing dogs vs. pointing dogs for prairie birds

[00:57:32] - Tips for early season sharptail hunting with flushers

[00:11:23] - Approaching Sharp-Tailed Grouse in other hours

[01:18:45] - Hunting rig setup and van modifications

[01:21:20] - Closing thoughts and where to find Randy

Follow Guest Randy:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/My-Dog-Hunts-100046437775994/ 

Website: https://mydoghunts.com/ 

Email: [email protected] 

Listening Links:

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-dog-hunts-upland-birds/id1508319093 

BuzzSprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/959107 

Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/5a4BnZXPTSdRjTQJODtauK?si=57b93a92960642c5

Follow Host Nick:

Instagram: @birdshot.podcast

Website: www.birdshotpodcast.com

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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/birdshot-podcast/id1288308609

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@birdshot.podcast

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