AZ Quail Today Podcast

Ryan Rice
  • 5.0 (2)
  • Wilderness

Welcome to AZ Quail Today, your go-to podcast for everything quail hunting in Arizona. From expert insights on local habitats to interviews with passionate hunters, join us as we dive into the world of quail hunting in Arizona.

  1. 8h ago

    Episode # 77 Special Guest Nate Istrate: Quail Camp, Youth Needs, Dove Hunts and a Crazy Rain Story

    We catch up on Quail Camp, the dog work behind it, and what it looks like to mentor a shy eighth grader into real confidence outdoors. We also map out a plan to send JJ on a South Dakota pheasant hunt, then pivot into practical gear talk and Yuma dove hunting details to help you get ready for the season.  • Quail Camp recap, planted birds vs wild mechanics, and teaching gun safety  • Why we focus on beliefs and relationships more than behavior  • Screens, supervision, and why the outdoors has to be prioritized  • Big Shot Lodge in South Dakota, what a youth pheasant trip looks like, and why it takes gear  • Building and sharing an Amazon wish list so supporters can buy one item at a time  • Water bottles, microplastics, and small changes that add up  • Shotgun talk, why three shots can matter, and gearing up for dove season  • Yuma dove hunting fun facts, flyways, agriculture, and timing the opener  • Eurasian-collared doves, identification in flight, and what “no limit” means  • Keeping birds, planning food like dove tacos, and hunting with a local operator  To help further our work, please consider making a tax-deductible gift. Visit us online at azquailtoday.com and be sure to follow us on social media for the latest information and update. Till then, remember to get outside.  Connect with us: Email us at ryan@azquailtoday.com —we'd love to hear from you!  Follow us on Instagram at @azquailtoday

  2. 20h ago

    Special American Moment Episode: Faith, Family, Freedom

    We pause Arizona Quail Today for a candid message about faith, family, freedom, and why hunters should care about the direction of the country. We remember Charlie Kirk, reflect on the 25-year anniversary of 9/11, and ask what it looks like to protect what’s good while still building the next generation of Arizona quail hunters.  • welcoming Democrats and Republicans around a shared love of hunting, dogs, and the outdoors  • marking one year since Charlie Kirk’s assassination and what his influence represented  • explaining “faith, family, and freedom” and asking where truth and morality come from  • urging personal responsibility at home and in the community  • connecting hunting rights to freedom and encouraging listeners to vote their values  • remembering 9/11 and drawing distinctions among Muslims, Islamists, and jihadists  • calling hunters to be protectors and pass down truth to the next generation  • sharing upcoming content on quail camp, kids, monsoons, and quail season conditions  • inviting support for Fathers in the Field to help a young boy get gear for a pheasant hunt  To help further our work, please consider making a tax-deductible gift. Visit us online at azquailtoday.com and be sure to follow us on social media for the latest information and updates. Connect with us: Email us at ryan@azquailtoday.com —we'd love to hear from you!  Follow us on Instagram at @azquailtoday

    Special American Moment Episode: Faith, Family, Freedom

  3. Sep 4

    Episode #76 Why Yuma Still Defines Arizona Dove Hunting | Rashawn Gordon Part 2 of 2

    We talk with Rashawn Gordon about what makes Yuma special for Arizona dove hunting, why the birds don’t behave the way they did 10 years ago, and how scouting smarter can save your opener. We also dig into flight lines, monsoons, and hunting pressure, then close with how guided hunts and youth mentorship keep the tradition alive.  • why Yuma became a dove destination and how harvest timing and water restrictions change bird numbers  • what last season looked like on the ground and why heat and shooting skill still matter  • the Yuma opener atmosphere including community traditions, competitions, and post-hunt food  • how Rashawn scouts from March and what flock size reveals about migration and movement  • dove species timing around the Gila River plus nesting behavior and “pigeon milk”  • why monsoon storms can move white-wings overnight and how to adapt fast  • how doves use landmarks to hold a flight line and why 20 yards can change everything  • why overhunting a field early ruins the rest of the season and how to avoid burning spots out  • Rashawn’s dove and quail combo hunts and why he limits pressure when quail numbers are low  • youth hunting mentorship stories and why keeping hunting active takes intent  To help further our work, please consider making a tax-deductible gift. Visit us online at azquailtoday.com and be sure to follow us on social media for the latest information and updates.  Connect with us: Email us at ryan@azquailtoday.com —we'd love to hear from you!  Follow us on Instagram at @azquailtoday

  4. Aug 28

    Episode #75 Quail Dogs And Family Roots | Rashawn Gordon Part 1 of 2

    We talk with Rashawn Gordon about the early hunts that shaped him, from a .410 shotgun at age three to the patience his dad demanded and modeled. Along the way, we get into bird dogs, breeding culture, and the moments in the field that stay vivid long after the birds are gone.  • meeting Rashawn Gordon near Yuma and the story behind his favorite Hank Williams Jr. song  • getting a first .410 and hunting jackrabbits as a kid  • learning patience through deer hunting, glassing, and long walks with Dad  • shifting into bird hunting with a Brittany and falling in love with hunting over dogs  • switching to German Shorthaired Pointers for stamina and versatility  • the breeder encounter that refused to sell to “just a hunter” and what it revealed about dog culture  • why breeding programs change over time and why fewer young people step in  • a defining memory of multiple dogs backing on valley quail and a father seeing the beauty of it  • teasing the next conversation about the Yuma dove hunt experience  To help further our work, please consider making a tax-deductible gift. Visit us online at azquailtoday.com and be sure to follow us on social media for the latest information and updates.  Connect with us: Email us at ryan@azquailtoday.com —we'd love to hear from you!  Follow us on Instagram at @azquailtoday

  5. Aug 21

    Episode #74 A 13-Year-Old Learns To Shoot His First Quail

    We record from a rain-soaked Quail Camp and talk with Todd and JJ about how Fathers in the Field turns consistent time together into real growth. JJ shares what it feels like to train, practice, and finally take his first quail while keeping safety and respect for the dogs first.  • Fathers in the Field as a one-year mentorship commitment with the option to renew up to three years  • Building the relationship through faith talks, outdoor time, and honest conversations  • Using the Lord’s Prayer curriculum as monthly discussion material  • The monthly rhythm of church, a fun activity, and a service project  • JJ’s move from Florida to Arizona and finding community through church  • Preparing for a South Dakota pheasant hunt and the youth gear checklist  • Clay target practice, perseverance, and how confidence finally clicks  • What a first quail feels like and how to think about safe shot selection  • Planting birds, working bird dogs, and learning backing behavior  • Todd’s childhood pheasant hunts and how the outdoors shapes a young person  • Why safety and awareness earn trust and more opportunities afield  To help further our work, please consider making a tax-deductible gift. Visit us online at azquailtoday.com and be sure to follow us on social media for the latest information and updates.  Connect with us: Email us at ryan@azquailtoday.com —we'd love to hear from you!  Follow us on Instagram at @azquailtoday

    Episode #74 A 13-Year-Old Learns To Shoot His First Quail

  6. Aug 14

    Episode #73 A Barbed Wire Injury Started A Smarter Working Dog First Aid Kit: Special Guest Geoffrey from Covey Kits | Part 2 of 2

    We sit down with Geoffrey from Covey Kits to trace the real story behind a working dog first aid kit built for hunters and the chaos that happens when your dog gets hurt far from help. We talk gear, education, heat safety in Arizona, and the field decisions that keep a bad moment from becoming a tragedy.  • a barbed wire laceration that reveals the cost of going unprepared  • why many “dog first aid kits” are not dog-specific  • how Covey Kit leaves room to customize for your dog and your hunts  • education as the real product, including a detailed guide and an offline searchable app  • what the live first aid clinic includes, plus what people learn and why dogs stay home  • safe restraint and muzzling when an injured dog panics and may bite  • when stapling makes sense, why it still means a vet visit, and why it should be taught  • vet conversations to have before travel, including calming meds, pain support, and antibiotics  • heat exhaustion signs, gum checks, capillary refill, and cooling the right way  • electrolyte myths and why Gatorade is a bad idea for dogs  • rattlesnake bite reality and why the only move is getting to professional care  Share this episode with other friends and let visit Covey Kitts online, and uh you can check them out at CoveyKits.com  To help further our work, please consider making a tax deductible gift. Visit us online at azquailtoday.com and be sure to follow us on social media for the latest information and updates. Till then, remember to get outside. Connect with us: Email us at ryan@azquailtoday.com —we'd love to hear from you!  Follow us on Instagram at @azquailtoday

    Episode #73 A Barbed Wire Injury Started A Smarter Working Dog First Aid Kit: Special Guest Geoffrey from Covey Kits | Part 2 of 2

  7. Aug 7

    Episode #72 From Punk Rock To Quail Dogs In Arizona: Meet Geoffrey from Covey Kits | Part 1 of 2

    We sit down with Geoffrey from Covey Kits to trace how an East Coast outdoor kid becomes an Arizona quail hunter who is all-in on bird dogs, ethics, and being ready for the unexpected. The conversation moves from punk rock memories to real-world lessons about hunting right, mentoring others, and why dog first aid belongs in every handler’s kit.  • Meeting Geoffrey from Covey Kits at Fumar Cigars  • Moving from Massachusetts to Arizona and falling in love with public land  • A bad dove hunt that sets an ethical line in the sand  • Getting hooked on bird dogs and learning quail habitat the hard way  • Foraging, culinary school, and a food-first approach to wild game  • Recovery, community, and the interest in Fathers in the Field  • Previewing the story behind Covey Kits and why preparedness matters  If you found today's program helpful, share it with a friend, give us a like, let us know. To help further our work, please consider making a tax deductible gift. Visit us online at azquailtoday.com and be sure to follow us on social media for the latest information and updates.  Connect with us: Email us at ryan@azquailtoday.com —we'd love to hear from you!  Follow us on Instagram at @azquailtoday

    Episode #72 From Punk Rock To Quail Dogs In Arizona: Meet Geoffrey from Covey Kits | Part 1 of 2

  8. Jul 31

    Episode #71 Camping, Quail Camp Planning, And Growing New Hunters

    We record from the camper with a set of honest updates on life, hunting prep, and what we’re building through Arizona Quail Today.  We share why getting outside matters, how Quail Camp supports fatherless boys through mentor fathers, and what help we still need from sponsors, writers, and volunteers.  • camping as a practical reset for hunters and families  • solo reading and writing time in northern Arizona  • prairie dog shooting as summer scouting and trigger time  • Quail Camp setup, planted birds, dog work and campfire time  • Fathers in the Field mentorship model for fatherless boys  • sponsor thanks and what donations actually pay for  • looking for writers, website contributors and podcast guests  • idea for Upland Smoke gatherings at Fumar Cigars  • sending dogs to Mollicone Kennels for steady work and fine-tuning  To help further our work, please consider making a tax-deductible gift. Visit us online at azquailtoday.com and be sure to follow us on social media for the latest information and updates.  Connect with us: Email us at ryan@azquailtoday.com —we'd love to hear from you!  Follow us on Instagram at @azquailtoday

    Episode #71 Camping, Quail Camp Planning, And Growing New Hunters
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Welcome to AZ Quail Today, your go-to podcast for everything quail hunting in Arizona. From expert insights on local habitats to interviews with passionate hunters, join us as we dive into the world of quail hunting in Arizona.

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  • Creator
    Ryan Rice
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    79
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 AZ Quail Today Podcast
  • Show Website
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