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Welcome to the On the Wing Podcast with Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. On the Wing is your destination for conversations about upland bird hunting, wildlife habitat, public lands, bird dogs, wild game cooking and epic adventures in search of pheasants, quail and grouse. These are the stories of Pheasants Forever & Quail Forevers 145,000 members, volunteers, team of professional wildlife biologists and experts in the field. Our shows are recorded in person and often on the road from the end of tailgates, backs of horse trailers and after a day in the field chasing birds. Language: en Genres: Nature, Science, Sports, Wilderness Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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EP. 358: Hunting Spot Names That Stick
Episode 358
Wednesday, 8 April, 2026
Every hunter has a spot with a name that holds memories, birds, and meaning.Spend enough seasons chasing upland birds and the map starts to change. What begins as public land or a patch of cover turns into something personal. A place earns a name through miles walked, bird dogs worked, and coveys flushed at just the right moment.This conversation dives into the stories behind those names and the hunting memories that made them stick. From South Dakota pheasant hunting honey holes to ruffed grouse coverts hidden deep in the timber to secret quail spots that can never be located again, each story reveals how habitat, pressure, and experience shape the way hunters see the land. You’ll hear how small pieces of overlooked public land can consistently produce birds, why certain upland hunting spots reload with roosters, and how identifying the right mix of cover and food creates reliable success.There’s also a deeper thread running through it all. Naming a place isn’t just about navigation. It’s about ownership in a different sense. Public land hunting becomes personal when a bird dog locks up for the first time, when a rooster flushes exactly where it should, or when a long walk turns into something unforgettable.If you care about upland bird hunting, bird dog work, and building your own catalog of hunting spots, this one will hit close to home.Show notesRead Quail Forever Journal Editor Ryan Sparks’ essay that served as the catalyst to this podcast at www.QuailForever.org/nams. Become a member of Quail Forever to receive the Quail Forever Journal at www.QuailForever.org/join. Become a member of Pheasants Forever to receive the Pheasants Forever Journal at www.PheasantsForever.org/join.On the Wing Podcast is proudly fueled by Purina Pro Plan.
