EP. 381: “Gamey” - A Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever Short Essay
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
EP. 380: “Judy” — A Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever Short Story
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
EP. 379: Quail Across America: A Florida Couple’s Six-Species Adventure
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
EP. 378: Inside a Bird Dog’s Mind: Canine Senses, Training, and Behavior
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
EP. 377: “Ballad of the Bird Dog” Goes Official with Musician Reese Glover
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
EP. 376: Wine, Wild Game, and California Quail at Passalacqua Winery
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
EP. 375: Conservation Scorecard: State Advocacy for Habitat, Hunting, and Public Lands
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
EP. 374: Wyoming’s Hidden Upland Opportunities Beyond Sage Grouse
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
