On The Wing Podcast9 Huhti 2025

EP. 310: Saving America’s Remaining Grasslands by Fighting the Green Glacier

Host Bob St. Pierre sits down with Dr. Dirac Twidwell, a professor and research scientist from the University of Nebraska, to talk about his hunting roots and life’s mission to save America’s last remaining grasslands. Dr. Twidwell explains the concept of the “Green Glacier” of woody vegetation taking over the Great Plains, and why prescribed fire is the most important tool for grassland habitat conservation. He also reports that woody encroachment is now equal to land conversion for agricultural production as the top two factors in habitat loss across the country. Episode Highlights: • Dr. Twidwell explains how his bird hunting trips had been moving west to keep ahead of the “Green Glacier” of woody encroachment into grasslands to find better upland gamebird populations before he even knew of the Green Glacier concept’s existence. • The guys discuss Dr. Twidwell’s bird hunting roots and how his work to save America’s grasslands through science is akin to keeping a promise “to his 8-year-old self.” • Dr. Twidwell also reports The Sandhills of Nebraska as the single most intact grassland remaining on the entire planet. • Learn more about Dr. Twidwell’s work on the Working Lands for Wildlife website or read his paper at the Society for Conservation Biology. onX Hunt is a proud supporter of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever and they want to thank everyone who gives back to the birds we all love to hunt and the places they call home. Click this link to get a free month of onX Hunt and then use code PFQF to get 20% off, and a portion will go back to supporting Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s wildlife habitat mission.

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EP. 368: The Role of Bird Dogs in the Future of Hunting and Conservation

The connection between a bird dog and a hunter may be one of conservation’s most powerful forces.For many upland hunters, the journey begins with their first bird dog. For others, that dog is what kee...

10 Kesä 43min

EP. 367: Arizona Quail Initiative is Shaping Future of Habitat, Access, Hunting

Monsoon rains, desert grasslands, and wild coveys collide in Arizona’s ambitious quail restoration effort.Arizona’s quail country is bigger, rougher, and more alive than most hunters realize. In this ...

3 Kesä 1h

EP. 366: Working on a New Farm Bill and CRP Improvements in D.C.

Washington, D.C. can feel a long way from pheasant country, quail habitat, and working farms, but the decisions made there shape the future of upland hunting across America. In this conversation, the ...

27 Touko 39min

EP. 365: Trading Habitat Help for Hunting Access

Better habitat means better hunting. That’s not a surprising statement. What may surprise folks is how much sweat equity it takes to turn average habitat into elite upland habitat. In this episode, le...

20 Touko 1h 10min

EP. 364: Keeping Your Bird Dog Sharp with a Busy Family Life

Balancing bird dog training with young kids, busy schedules, and everyday life is a challenge most upland hunters eventually face. The reality is your dog doesn’t stop needing structure just because y...

13 Touko 55min

EP. 363: Hands-On Habitat: Restoring Texas High Plains for Upland Wildlife

Deep in the Texas High Plains, a committed group of conservationists is proving what’s possible when habitat work meets community grit. On a sprawling 9,000-acre property at Palo Duro, volunteers, bio...

6 Touko 1h 2min

EP. 362: Best Hunting Spot Names and the Stories Submitted by Listeners

Great hunting spots aren’t just found; they’re named through hard-earned moments in the field. This collection of listener-submitted stories dives into the heart of upland bird hunting culture, where ...

4 Touko 14min

EP. 361: Habitat University, Creating Upland Habitat from the Ground Up

This conversation breaks down Habitat University, a skills-based platform designed to close the gap between theory and real-world application. Whether you’re planting a pollinator plot, improving nest...

29 Huhti 51min