In this episode of On the Wing podcast, host Bob St. Pierre sits down with Pheasants Forever Journal editor Tom “Carp” Carpenter to unpack his new article, “Mix It Up.” Together they break down five fresh pheasant hunting tactics to keep your hunts productive all season long. From ditching rigid game plans and trusting your bird dog’s instincts to exploring overlooked thin-cover areas and trying brand-new public lands, “Carp” shares decades of hard-earned lessons that will help you see pheasant country—and your own hunting habits—with new eyes.

You’ll hear vivid stories from the prairies, where prairie chickens and sharp-tailed grouse still dance on the last wild grasslands, and get insider tips for adapting to changing cover conditions across the Dakotas and Midwest. Whether you’re a seasoned upland hunter or just getting started in bird hunting, this conversation will remind you why the best hunts happen when you step off the beaten path and follow your curiosity.

Show notes

• Follow along to learn how to mix it up this season—and why a little chaos in the field might be the key to your next limit.
• The foundation of this podcast comes from Carp’s “Mix It Up” article in the new Fall edition of the Pheasants Forever Journal. If you missed becoming a PF member in time for this issue to hit your mailbox, please email Carp at [email protected] and he’ll get you hooked up with a copy. 
• Use the code PFQF at onxmaps.com/hunt/app for 20% off your onX Hunt membership this hunting season. 

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