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Birdshot Podcast Nick Larson
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Birdshot Podcast presented by OnX Hunt and Hosted by Nick Larson: A wingshooting and upland hunting podcast where we discuss all things upland hunting, upland birds, and the bird dogs, guns and gear used to pursue them.
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Instinctive Shooting with Lars Jacob
In this episode we welcome wingshooting instructor and gun fitter Lars Jacob back to the show to discuss instinctive shooting.
Show Highlights:
Spring foraging: morel mushrooms
A family history of turkey hunting and call making
Lars’ definition of Instinctive shooting
Pull away vs swing through vs sustained lead
“Don’t spill the scotch!”
The importance of your lead hand on the shotgun
How to grip a splinter forend side by side
SLOW down your gun mount: creating good muscle memory
How to book a gun fitting or shooting lesson with Lars
FOLLOW | @larsjacobwingshooting
LISTEN | to Episode #167 with Lars Jacob
WATCH | at How to Create a Stance of Mobility for Wingshooters
READ | Summertime Bullet Points To Help You Be Ready For This Fall
SUPPORT | patreon.com/birdshot
Follow us | @birdshot.podcast
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The Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt, Final Rise and Upland Gun Compan
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A Conversation from the Ugly Dog Podcast with Mike Neiduski
In this episode we share a conversation from the recently launched Ugly Dog Podcast with host Mike Neiduski and guest Nick Larson on upland hunting, bird dogs, shotguns and more.
Show Highlights:
About the Birdshot Podcast
The spark aka the ruffed grouse
Rituals, hunting trips and hunting close to home
Hartley’s cruciate ligament injury - out for the season
Old dogs with lots of bird contacts
Comparing Nick’s English setters
Bird dogs working wild birds
The Ugly Dog Podcast Lightning Round aka “a rolling plains thunderstorm”
FOLLOW | @uglydoghuntingco
LISTEN | to the Ugly Dog Podcast
GEAR UP | at Ugly Dog Hunting Company
SUPPORT | patreon.com/birdshot
Follow us | @birdshot.podcast
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The Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt, Final Rise and Upland Gun Company
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Choke Tubes and Patterning with Scott Trulock of Trulock Chokes
In this episode we are joined by Scott Trulock of Trulock Chokes to discuss all things choke tubes, constriction, patterning and more.
Show Highlights:
Trulock Chokes: where it all began
What is a choke tube and what does it do?
What characteristics does a quality choke tube have?
Variations in choke tubes and method of constriction
How to pattern and evaluate your shotgun and choke tube
Analyzing your shotgun pattern on paper
Variation in shot types: soft lead, high antimony lead, TSS, and steel
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FOLLOW | @trulockchokes
SUPPORT | patreon.com/birdshot
Follow us | @birdshot.podcast
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The Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt, Final Rise and Upland Gun Company
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Choosing The Right Bird Dog for You with Craig Doherty
In this episode we welcome Craig Doherty, author of Building a Grouse Dog, back to the show to discuss choosing the right bird dog for you, developing bird dogs and more.
Show Highlights:
Craig’s column in Pointing Dog Journal
Wild Apple Kennel
Bob Wehle and Elhew Pointers
Beech trees and other New England Grouse cover notes
First year puppy expectations
Building a Grouse Dog by Craig Doherty
Craig’s top breed recommendations and why
Letting the breeder match you to your puppy
Books: Big Red, Irish Red and Outlaw Red by Jim Kjelgaard
More Books: Wing & Shot and Snakefoot by Bob Wehle
And One More Book: Partridge Rambles and Partridge Adventures by William Claflin
LISTEN | Episode #72 with Craig Doherty and Episode #31 with Jason Curtis on hunting in New Brunswick
VOLUNTEER | Prairie Creek WMA: Koester Prairie Hands-On Habitat Workdays
REGISTER | Midwest Double Gun Classic
SUPPORT | patreon.com/birdshot
Follow us | @birdshot.podcast
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The Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt, Final Rise and Upland Gun Company
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A Walk Through Woodcock Cover with Lindsey Shartell of Woodcock Minnesota
In this episode we take a walk through some woodcock cover in hopes of banding spring chicks with Lindsey Shartell, board member of Woodcock Minnesota.
Show Highlights:
Meeting Lindsey Shartell of Woodcock Minnesota
What makes a good woodcock banding dog?
Where do we find woodcock broods?
Turkey hunt updates from Lindsey
Guess the age of this clear cut
Grouse point!
Woodcock surveys
Locating and banding woodcock broods
VOLUNTEER | Prairie Creek WMA: Koester Prairie Hands-On Habitat Workdays
REGISTER | Midwest Double Gun Classic
FOLLOW | @murrayandizzie and @woodcockminnesota
SUPPORT | patreon.com/birdshot
Follow us | @birdshot.podcast
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Quail and Turkey Talk with Ryan Sparks of Quail Forever
In this episode we catch up with the editor of the Quail Forever Journal to discuss his passion for upland birds and the outdoors along with some spring turkey hunting as well.
Show Highlights:
Meet editor of the Quail Forever Journal Ryan Sparks
An early introduction to quail
Fishing, hunting and traveling far and wide
Ryan’s thesis paper on quail of the Platte River Valley
Spring turkey hunting in Minnesota and Nebraska
Locating and prospecting for gobblers
Walking and calling versus sitting and blind calling
Support Quail Forever and Pheasants Forever
VOLUNTEER | Prairie Creek WMA: Koester Prairie Hands-On Habitat Workdays
REGISTER | Midwest Double Gun Classic
FOLLOW | @1.ryan.sparks.1 and @quail_forever
SUPPORT | patreon.com/birdshot
Follow us | @birdshot.podcast
Use Promo Code | BSP20 to save 20% with onX Hunt
The Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt, Final Rise and Upland Gun Company
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