Howard Vincent is the President and CEO of Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever. We discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on his conservation organizations and the path forward.

Scott Fransen, and his wife, Jean, join the show to recap their husband & wife North Dakota pheasant hunt, giving an “Ode to Izzy” their beloved bird dog.

Ron Boehme joins the show to break down our epic Lake Michigan Beaver Island grouse hunting adventure.

Jim McCann is a dedicated upland bird hunter, world renowned wildlife photographer, writer, and author of the book, “Upland Hunting in Alaska.” We discuss his 50-year bird hunting career in Alaska’s bush country, epic bird hunts, grizzly bear & wolf encounters, plus he reveals how his career as a detective ultimately lead to a career in the outdoors.

Jeff Gillaspie operates Tinker Kennels near Pierre, South Dakota. He guides hunters to wild birds on South Dakota’s rolling short grass prairie. They follow his fleet of Setters while riding horseback, creating one of the most unique bird hunting opportunities in America.

Bird dog trainer & public land hunter, George Lyall, joins the show to discuss part-2 of our DIY bucket list bird hunting destinations. We break down sage grouse, Hungarian partridge & chukar hunting opportunities on Wyoming’s public lands, prepping your dog for western hunts & what happens when a rattle snake bites.

Durrell Smith, host of the Gun Dog Notebook Podcast, shares about his journey into the world of hunting. He broke through color barriers to find hunting success and help create change. He’s a passionate hunter, dog trainer and advocate for hunting equality - but his mission has just begun.

Sabin Adams is a wildlife biologist and program director for Pheasants Forever. He explains what’s happening on the ground right now in his region of western Minnesota, plus he shares about his hunting chronicles called “The Bird Tales.” Sabin’s hunting journey involves conservation, heartbreak, & inspiration.

Casey Weismantel lives and works in the pheasant rich country of Aberdeen, SD. He’s a tourism director that makes bird hunters his top priority. We discuss SD’s open stance on COVID-19, spring bird numbers, habitat conditions, rich public hunting opportunities, sleeper spots, and falling through the ice in search of pheasants.

Jim Millensifer spent his career working in the hospitality industry. His love for bird hunting led him to encourage businesses to support hunters, including the governor of Kansas. Today, Jim still supports hunting tourism, but his early retirement days are mostly spent with his bird dogs hunting wild game all across North America.

*this episode was recorded 2-14-20