Seth Owens is a wildlife and conservation photographer based in central North Dakota, where the prairies and grasslands have shaped both his life and his work. His photography focuses on the wildlife and wide-open landscapes of the Northern Plains, with a particular passion for North American grouse. To date, Seth has photographed 9 of the 12 grouse species found in North America, with plans to complete the set in the near future.

At just 25 years old, Seth represents a younger voice in the photography and birding communities, bringing fresh perspective while remaining deeply rooted in tradition. Born and raised in North Dakota, he has hunted for as long as he can remember, developing an early connection to the land and the wildlife that inhabits it.

Seth holds degrees in Fisheries and Wildlife Biology and English from the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, a combination that informs both his scientific understanding and his storytelling approach behind the camera. To him, photography is not a replacement for experience, but a tool to educate, inspire, and motivate others to get outside and explore the natural world for themselves.

On top of that, Seth is the education and outreach coordinator for Pheasants Forever for North Dakota.

He lives in Bismarck, North Dakota with his wife and their two dogs—Tanka, a red lab/golden retriever mix and his first bird dog, and Ellie, a golden retriever who prefers the comforts of the couch.

Topics Covered:

• ​Seth's upbringing in wildlife and love of birds
• ​How prairie grouse have hooked him
• ​The magic of a grouse lek in the spring
• ​What he's doing to bridge the gap between the prairie and people
• ​Seth's goal to capture all 12 North American grouse species on camera

Connect with Seth:

https://www.instagram.com/stuff.seth.sees/?hl=en

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