Today’s guest is Nick Martin, the creator of The Iowa Bird Chaser YouTube channel. Nick set out on a unique mission—to harvest a pheasant in all 99 counties across Iowa. Along the way, he’s sharing the journey, the challenges, and the beauty of upland hunting in the Hawkeye State. Through his channel, Nick is not only chasing birds, but also capturing the stories, landscapes, and community that make Iowa such a special place to hunt.

Topics Covered:

• ​Nick becoming a student of pheasant habitat
• ​The spark behind his endeavor, "The Iowa Bird Chaser"
• ​Changing things up when you can't find pheasants
• ​The 2025 Iowa August Roadside Survey
• ​What's next for Nick after he harvests a pheasant in Iowa's 99 counties

Connect with Nick:

https://www.instagram.com/iowa_birdchaser/?hl=en

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