Birdshot Podcast
Birdshot Podcast, presented by onX Hunt and hosted by Nick Larson, is where upland hunters come together. Each week we share conversations that connect the people, stories, and traditions of wingshooting—from bird dogs and shotguns to the birds and landscapes that bring us back season after season.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 80 minutes
- Episodes
- 330
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
#256 | Vintage Doubles and Side by Side Shotguns with Doug Stewart
Joined once again by author Doug Stewart, we recap hunting seasons and dive into side by side shotgun conversation.
Show Highlights:
Hunting a variety of upland species
What about damascus barrels…
01:02:42 |
Fri 26 Jan 2024
#255 | Winter Reading and the Birdshot Podcast Inbox with Nick Larson
A solo episode with host Nick Larson answers some listener questions from the Birdshot Podcast inbox along with pondering winter conditions for ruffed grouse and more.
Show Highlights:
Pondering sn…
00:51:52 |
Fri 19 Jan 2024
#254 | Double Guns and Upland Field Wear with Cody Simons
Show Highlights:
Using lighter payloads for upland hunting
Getting into shotshell reloading
Building and RFM Zeus shotgun
Enjoying the 28 gauge
Cold weather shooting gloves
Dressing for the co…
01:08:49 |
Fri 12 Jan 2024
#253 | Bird Dogs, Double Guns and Western Wings with Cody Simons
Joined by western upland hunter and staff member at Sitka Gear, Cody Simons, we discuss bird dogs, double guns and western upland hunting.
Show Highlights:
First bird dog trials and tribulations
R…
01:04:54 |
Fri 05 Jan 2024
#252 | Grouse Dog Conversation with Kyle Warren
Joined by Kyle Warren of Paint River Setters, we dive deeper into the grouse dog component of the equation and the excitement of hunting ruffed grouse.
Show Highlights:
Bird tracking ability in gro…
01:43:17 |
Fri 22 Dec 2023
#251 | Ruffed Grouse and Grouse Cover with Kyle Warren
Joined by Kyle Warren of Paint River Setters, we discuss some of the subtleties of hunting ruffed grouse and grouse cover as the season progresses.
Show Highlights:
El Nino late season conditions
…
01:24:41 |
Fri 15 Dec 2023
#250 | Trap Awareness and Safety with Tate Abler and Rich Wong
Joined by Tate Abler and Rich Wong, we discuss a trap encounter Rich had with his bird dog and gain insights into trapping and trap safety from Tate Abler.
Show Highlights:
Negotiating for addition…
01:31:20 |
Fri 08 Dec 2023
#249 | From Your Imagination to the Field with Upland Gun Company
Joined by the founders of Upland Gun Company, Dan LaFond and Jerry Havel, we discuss the concept of the business, the manufacturer (R.F.M Armi) and most importantly the handcrafted shotguns.
Show Hi…
01:13:45 |
Fri 01 Dec 2023
#248 | Grouse Tracking Bird Dogs from Patreon Bonus Episode
On a segment from a recent Patreon bonus episode we discuss a grouse pointing and tracking sequence from a recent hunt.
Show Highlights:
A couple Black Friday deals
Tracking and relocating ruffed …
00:43:36 |
Fri 24 Nov 2023
#247 | Grouse and Grouse Dog Q & A with Fritz Heller Part 2
Fritz Heller returns to the show for a grouse season update and a listener Q & A session on all things grouse hunting and grouse dogs.
Show Highlights:
Size and confirmation preference in Frtiz’s l…
01:09:33 |
Fri 17 Nov 2023
#246 | Grouse and Grouse Dog Q & A with Fritz Heller Part 1
Fritz Heller returns to the show for a grouse season update and a listener Q & A session on all things grouse hunting and grouse dogs.
Show Highlights:
Stick in the eye… ouch!
Ranger shooting glas…
01:03:10 |
Fri 10 Nov 2023
#245 | Grouse Camp Cast with Bill Calfee and Nick Adair Part 2
Bill Calfee and Nick Adair join the show for part two of our round table conversation from grouse camp.
Show Highlights:
@gundogityourself ‘s camper set-up
Hitting mid-season form
Woodcock versu…
01:06:48 |
Fri 03 Nov 2023
#244 | Grouse Camp Cast with Bill Calfee and Nick Adair Part 1
Bill Calfee and Nick Adair join the show from grouse camp to discuss southern grouse hunting, grouse dogs and more.
Show Highlights:
A grouse hunting mentor
“Old Timer Bill”
Bill’s first grouse
…
01:15:52 |
Fri 27 Oct 2023
#243 | Shotgun Talk with Phil Bourjaily
Shotgun Editor at Field and Stream, Phil Bourjaily, joins the show to discuss shotgun and wingshooting technology, innovation, history and more.
Show Highlights:
Dove hunting 101
How Phil became a…
01:24:50 |
Fri 20 Oct 2023
#242 | Bird Dog of the Day
Seth Patterson and Mike Yashko of Bird Dog of the Day join the show to discuss cultivating and inspiring a community of bird dog lovers.
Show Highlights:
Bells for the grouse woods
A quick grouse …
01:21:02 |
Fri 13 Oct 2023
#241 | Ugly Dog Hunting Company with Mike Neiduski
Mike Neiduski returns to the show as the new owner of Ugly Dog Hunting to discuss the company and bird dogs, bird hunting and more.
Show Highlights:
Prairie chicken hunt on the horizon
A quick gro…
01:13:47 |
Fri 06 Oct 2023
#240 | Grouse and Woodcock Hunting with Ann Jandernoa Part 2
Ann Jandernoa joins the show for part two of our 7th annual grouse and woodcock habitat and hunting conversation.
Show Highlights:
Favorite memories from Ann
Sizing aspen and stand variation
Late…
01:23:01 |
Fri 29 Sep 2023
#239 | Grouse and Woodcock Hunting with Ann Jandernoa Part 1
Ann Jandernoa joins the show for part one of our 7th annual grouse and woodcock habitat and hunting conversation.
Show Highlights:
Winter, spring and summer conditions for grouse
Too many damn mos…
01:16:28 |
Fri 22 Sep 2023
#238 | Why Upland Hunters Miss with Chris Batha
Acclaimed gun fitter and wingshooting instructor Chris Batha joins the show to discuss common reasons why upland hunters miss.
Show Highlights:
A poorly fitted gun delivers poor results
Your gun m…
01:21:11 |
Fri 15 Sep 2023
#237 | “I Had a Wolf Encounter with My Bird Dog”
Various ruffed grouse hunters join the show to recount their experience encountering wolves with their bird dogs.
Show Highlights:
Ted Koehler wolf encounter in Wisconsin
Joe Parpala wolf encount…
02:25:45 |
Fri 08 Sep 2023
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