The Upland Social

Ryan Lynton
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You're listening to The Upland Social, a podcast dedicated to the bird hunting community. 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. Their insights, experience, and stories will inspire and equip you to explore 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.

  1. 21H AGO

    Episode 29: Furvor with Kevin Bauer

    Today’s guest is Kevin Bauer, the mind behind Furvor, a company born out of a simple moment on the trail. After a hot summer hike left their two dogs, Henry and Ollie, completely worn out, Kevin discovered that adding bone broth to their water and kibble boosted recovery, energy, and mobility. That experience sparked the idea for Furvor—a brand dedicated to bringing the incredible health benefits of bone broth to our pets. After more than a year of research, blending, and testing with one of the nation’s top bone broth manufacturers, they created a first-of-its-kind topper that delivers more nutrition, more flavor, and more value for our dogs. Topics Covered: ​Kevin's spark of inspiration with Furvor​The well-studied health benefits of bone broth​The overlap of human and canine athlete nutritional needs​A university study of the Furvor product ​When to feed Furvor to your hunting dogs Connect with Furvor: https://furvorpet.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoq_x0xU4aCJmCOBnWXuUdPU0jJ599BQGv7mflaYnhQ0jHHD4EJO https://www.instagram.com/furvorpets/ Proud Sponsors: Gundog Central Hunt Redi

    1h 10m

  2. DEC 3

    #28 Tailgate Talk: Ohio Pheasant Hunting with Cameron Berrien

    Live from the Ohio pheasant fields, Cameron Berrien and I recap our hunt for some Buckeye Birds. Believe it or not, Ohio does support a huntable amount of wild pheasants. By no means does the state rival the better known western destinations, but the birds are there if you're willing to look for them. Join us as we dive in to our hunt, strategies for Ohio roosters, and more! Topics Covered: ​The status of pheasants in Ohio​Strategies to hunt low bird density areas​The quail comeback in Ohio​Cameron's recent hunting adventuresProud Sponsors: Gundog Central Hunt Redi

    35 min

  3. NOV 26

    Episode 27: LIVE from Hoksey Native Seeds

    Today we're joined by a team that's been restoring native prairies for nearly 40 years. Based in the heart of Iowa, Nicolas Lirio and Kent Boucher of Hoksey Native Seeds continue to carry on the legacy left by the company's founder, Carroll Hoksbergen. Their mission is to produce high quality native grasses and wildflower seeds that help farmers and landowners across the Midwest from Illinois to South Dakota bring the prairie back to life. Topics Covered: The origin story of Hoksey Native Seeds.Pheasant hunting the Hoksey propertyWhy Nicolas values "messy" prairies Kent's journey to becoming a Hoksey employeeThe Prairie Farm PodcastHow Hoksey is restoring landscapes across the MidwestConnect with Hoksey Native Seeds: https://hokseynativeseeds.com/ Connect with The Prairie Farm Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0BcIjPg6wE0A8JU3lAmwsC?si=6c6d6eccd7b74c58 Proud Sponsors: Gundog Central Hunt Redi

    59 min

  4. NOV 19

    Episode 26: New Adventures And A Rare Bird Dog with Cameron Berrien

    Cameron Berrien is a 24-year-old outdoorsman from Goshen, Ohio, where he shares life with his wife, Hannah, and their three dogs—a corgi, a chocolate lab, and a rare Burgos Pointer . With a camera in one hand and a shotgun in the other, Cameron spends most of his days chasing birds, training dogs, and capturing the moments that make it all worthwhile. Passionate about bird hunting, canine photography, and the development of true working dogs, Cameron has developed a deep love for the nearly unknown Burgos Pointer—a storied European pointing breed. He and Hannah hope to one day help preserve and promote the breed through responsible breeding and education. This year marks Cameron’s first full season pursuing wild upland birds, with trips to Washington, Idaho lined up, and Michigan in the works—making long-awaited dreams a reality. Topics Covered: How a lab and a goose got Cameron hooked on the uplandsCameron’s love for photographing bird dogsHis unique bird dog breed, the Burgos PointerHow Cameron aims to preserve and protect the Burgos in AmericaCameron’s exciting upland plans for the fall/winter Connect with Cameron: https://www.instagram.com/cameron.berrien/?hl=en Proud Sponsors: Gundog Central Hunt Redi

    1h 14m

  5. NOV 15

    Episode 25: Countin' Coveys with Garrett Black

    Garrett Black is an avid upland hunter with a deep passion for pursuing bobwhite quail across the storied landscapes of Florida and Georgia. These fields and pine savannas are some of the most historic and legendary grounds in America for quail hunting, and Garrett has made them his home turf. With a sharp eye for tradition and a love for the dogs, habitat, and heritage that make this pursuit so unique, Garrett brings firsthand experience and perspective from one of the country’s most iconic upland regions. Topics Covered: Quail hunting in the Deep SouthGarrett’s Youtube Channel, “Countin’ Coveys”The absolute critical need for fire on the southern landscape in order for quail to thriveGarrett’s bird hunting adventures across the countryCamping tips for those adventures Connect with Garrett: Garrett's Instagram Counting Coveys Instagram Counting Coveys Youtube Page Proud Sponsors: Gundog Central Hunt Redi

    1h 13m

  6. NOV 5

    Episode 24: RGS Canada with Mark Symes and Andrew Lowles

    Today’s guests are two of the driving forces behind the growing upland conservation movement in Canada — Mark Symes and Andrew Lowles, both active leaders with RGS Canada. Mark comes from a diverse entrepreneurial and forestry background and runs his Pudelpointer, Gus in the grouse woods. Andrew is a biologist with experience across forestry, wildlife, and fisheries management, currently overseeing freshwater fisheries resources for his province. When he’s not at his day job, he’s training an English Setter pup and two labs who have earned their keep as unconventional — but deadly — grouse and woodcock dogs. Both are licensed guides, avid anglers, passionate waterfowlers, and private land stewards managing their own woodlots for wildlife while still working full-time careers. Andrew also serves as Eastern Canada Director and Treasurer for the Professional Outdoor Media Association of Canada. Today, we’re diving into the vision and Strategic Aspirations of RGS Canada — from launching new chapters across the country to tackling uniquely Canadian challenges in access, habitat, and forest management. Topics Covered: Mark and Andrew’s guide services they offerThe abundant upland opportunity that exists in Atlantic CanadaChallenges RGS Canada is facingA unique approach to RGS membershipWhy conservation matters, no matter where you are in the world Connect with RGS Canada: https://www.rgs.ca/ https://www.instagram.com/rgs.canada/ Connect with Mark and Andrew: https://www.instagram.com/markmsymes/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/lowles.andrew/?hl=en Proud Sponsors: Gundog Central Hunt Redi

    1h 21m

  7. OCT 29

    Episode 23: The Bird Dog Inn with Garrett Baker

    Today’s guest is Garrett Baker, a lifelong outdoorsman and passionate upland hunter. Garrett grew up in Northcentral Pennsylvania and picked up a shotgun at just 12 years old—heading now into his 26th hunting season. He hunts over American Brittanys, with his two current companions, Lexi and Gracie, carrying on the legacy of his first bird dog, Lou, who shared the field with him for 12 memorable years. Outside of the uplands, Garrett works as a Maintenance Supervisor at American Refining Group, but his true passion is introducing others to the upland hunting lifestyle. Nearly a decade ago, he and his father opened The Bird Dog Inn in Erwin, South Dakota, where they welcome DIY hunters from across the country and are building new opportunities for first-time hunters and women in the field. Garrett also serves on his local Ruffed Grouse Society chapter in St. Marys, PA, and is actively training his youngest Brittany through NAVHDA and VHDF. Topics Covered: Garrett's entry into the uplands through a bird dog named LouPennsylvania's ruffed grouse statusThe genesis story of The Bird Dog InnGarrett's plans to host a women's huntLocal RGS Chapter involvement near his home Book The Bird Dog Inn http://birddoginn.com/ Connect with Garrett https://www.instagram.com/g_baker_64/?hl=en Proud Sponsors: Gundog Central Hunt Redi

    1h 15m

  8. OCT 22

    Episode 22: The Iowa Bird Chaser with Nick Martin

    Today’s guest is Nick Martin, the creator of The Iowa Bird Chaser YouTube channel. Nick set out on a unique mission—to harvest a pheasant in all 99 counties across Iowa. Along the way, he’s sharing the journey, the challenges, and the beauty of upland hunting in the Hawkeye State. Through his channel, Nick is not only chasing birds, but also capturing the stories, landscapes, and community that make Iowa such a special place to hunt. Topics Covered: ​Nick becoming a student of pheasant habitat​The spark behind his endeavor, "The Iowa Bird Chaser"​Changing things up when you can't find pheasants ​The 2025 Iowa August Roadside Survey​What's next for Nick after he harvests a pheasant in Iowa's 99 counties Connect with Nick: https://www.instagram.com/iowa_birdchaser/?hl=en Proud Sponsors: Gundog Central Hunt Redi

    1h 8m
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You're listening to The Upland Social, a podcast dedicated to the bird hunting community. 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. Their insights, experience, and stories will inspire and equip you to explore 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.

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  • Creator
    Ryan Lynton
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
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