EP. 345: Action-Packed Public Lands Quail Hunt

The word “gamey” gets thrown around whenever wild game tastes different from what we know. But what does the word “gamey” actually mean? Quail Forever Journal editor Ryan Sparks takes a hard look at t...

9 Sep 13min

A bird dog endures shipwrecks, captivity, starvation and war to become a legendary symbol of courage.Judy of Sussex was no ordinary bird dog. Born in Shanghai in 1936, the liver-and-white pointer beca...

2 Sep 14min

Wild quail, rugged country, and a six-species pursuit turned one couple’s hunts into lifelong adventures.Jamie and Jesse Durham never set out to become dedicated quail hunters. Their journey started w...

26 Aug 47min

What actually happens inside a bird dog’s brain when it locks onto a pheasant, quail, or grouse? Dr. Annie Valuska, a Purina pet behaviorist with more than 20 years of experience in animal behavior re...

19 Aug 1h 9min

For anyone who has ever watched a bird dog lock onto a point or shared quiet miles across public land, this conversation hits close to home. Singer-songwriter Reese Glover returns to talk about the of...

12 Aug 1h 4min

Discover how great wild game meals become unforgettable when paired with exceptional wine and upland traditions.A turkey hunt in California's vineyard country turns into a conversation about upland hu...

5 Aug 49min

The biggest victories for upland birds often happen long before hunting season ever opens.Wild pheasants, quail, public land access, and quality bird hunting all depend on decisions made long before o...

29 Jul 1h 15min

Discover the overlooked birds, wild landscapes, and upland habitat work shaping Wyoming.Wyoming may be famous for sage grouse, mule deer, and elk, but the state offers far more upland hunting opportun...

22 Jul 59min