Edgar Castillo is a retired law enforcement officer for 27 years, where he worked for a large Kansas city metropolitan agency. He also served in the U S Marines for a decade. Edgar was born in Guatemala and upon arriving in the U S he discovered his affinity for wing shooting. His passion lies in the uplands, wherever the dirt roads take him to hunting open fields, walking tree lines and busting through plum thickets in a never ending search for wild birds in wild places.

Topics covered include:

• The hunting scene in Kansas
• Edgar's origins as a hunter
• Hunting culture in Guatemala compared to the U.S.
• Hunting ptarmigan in Colorado and Alaska
• Relationships with other people's dogs
• Edgar's outdoor writing career

You’re listening to The Upland Social, a podcast dedicated to the bird hunting community. I’m your host, Ryan Lynton, an artist, writer, and lover of all things dogs and birds. We’ll gear up and hit the field with some of the most engaging and compelling voices on the bird hunting scene. Each week, we will hear from seasoned hunters, dog trainers, storytellers, wild game specialists, to everyday uplanders just like you and me. Their insights, experience, and stories will inspire and equip you to explore, conserve, and celebrate the wild places we all love. The landscape is truly limitless. So load up, drop the tailgate, and let’s go. 

This is The Upland Social.