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Upland Nation

by Scott Linden

Interesting, informative guests on all things upland bird dogs and bird hunting, hosted by the creator of TV series Wingshooting USA. Hunting stories and glorious dog work, the most knowledgeable and entertaining pro guides, hardcore hunters and consummate trainers in the sport.

102 episodes

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1

Insider ... Veterinarian says here's how to avoid coming to me ... from nose tip to tail

47:15 Mar 15, 2026

2

Reprise: Public-access bird-finding guru: desert birds from chukar to quail, and where they skulk

1:21:27 Mar 13, 2026

3

Bird-dog judge takes us to school on the importance of conformation

1:04:15 Mar 10, 2026

4

Reprise ... Quail farts ... and is one bird worth $1,000? Quail biologist has hunting tips and hope for bobs

1:11:56 Mar 6, 2026

5

Five off-season projects that benefit both of you

1:00:54 Mar 3, 2026

6

Insider: California quail are in other states too ... habitat, hunt strategies, shooting tips

44:29 Mar 2, 2026

7

Reprise ... Pro pheasant guide tramples a few myths; you'll be a better bird hunter for it

1:02:11 Feb 27, 2026

8

Pro guides on prairie and forest grouse, dogs, and habitat

1:04:43 Feb 24, 2026

9

Reprise ... Bird dog trainer: say no to whoa and other better ideas

1:22:36 Feb 20, 2026

10

Pro chukar guide on habitat, weird food sources, strategy & tactics in Hell's Canyon

1:07:52 Feb 17, 2026

11

Insider: 29 tips to make hunting life easier for you and your dog ... and maybe a hunting buddy

53:38 Feb 16, 2026

12

Author, blogger, road warrior Randy Schultz on what counts, goin' down the road, and public access hunting

1:15:41 Feb 10, 2026

13

Retriever Hall of Famer offers tips and explains his move to pointing breeds

1:09:45 Feb 3, 2026

14

Washington insiders on public land grabs, pending laws & policy impacting bird hunters

57:03 Feb 2, 2026

15

Season debrief with three heavyweights and one host

1:04:49 Jan 27, 2026

16

Pro guide on western forest grouse tips, tactics, strategies and gear

1:04:38 Jan 20, 2026

17

Insiders: Browning factory boss, marketer, dealer, talk new products coming soon

55:37 Jan 19, 2026

18

Pro trainer/trialer on trusting your dog (and vice-versa)

1:09:32 Jan 13, 2026

19

Bird dog trainer, author, chukar hunter on the bond between hunters and dogs, retrieving and when to end a hunt

1:11:13 Jan 6, 2026

20

Bird dog industry insider Steve Snell of Gun Dog Supply previews new GPS collar, tips, hunts, travel

1:07:50 Jan 5, 2026

21

Bird dog legend, trainer George Hickox on new ways to achieve steadiness ... and more

1:05:10 Dec 30, 2025

22

Bird hunting debrief: South Dakota's pheasant season with Casey Weismantel

1:13:37 Dec 23, 2025

23

Insider on everything tie-out from how-to to why ... and roading's benefits for bird dogs

44:23 Dec 21, 2025

24

Breaking news: new Purina formulations - Dr. RuthAnn Lobos on specs, ingredients, and who should consider them

59:30 Dec 15, 2025

25

Pro bird dog trainer Jim Van Engen on retrieving for pointers and flushers

1:03:47 Dec 9, 2025

26

Insider Scott Trulock on everything choke tubes ... manufacture, care, and what you're doing wrong

44:24 Dec 8, 2025

27

Bird hunting pro photographer on making your social posts go viral with better images

1:04:17 Dec 2, 2025

28

Bird dog trainer says YOU need some work, and why

1:06:19 Nov 25, 2025

29

Insider edition: giving thanks, bird hunting version

27:47 Nov 23, 2025

30

New NAVHDA Gun Dog test: how, why, and why you should consider it

1:02:19 Nov 18, 2025

31

Trainer, hunter, author Dr. Cartrell Cooper on motivating your dog

1:00:51 Nov 11, 2025

32

Insider: how a bird hunting lodge works - a buyer's guide

51:41 Nov 9, 2025

33

Season so far: bird hunting reports from the field

1:16:32 Nov 4, 2025

34

Pro guide insights on bagging late-season pheasants from habitat to habits

1:02:23 Oct 28, 2025

35

Bird hunting insider's guide to finding your dog and getting high to shoot better

24:57 Oct 26, 2025

36

"Chukar culture" from the guy who coined the term

1:09:49 Oct 21, 2025

37

Grouse & woodcock guide on quality coverts, young dogs and shooting better

1:04:15 Oct 14, 2025

38

Insider edition: bird hunter's field guide to rural America

27:16 Oct 12, 2025

39

Randy Newberg on how big game makes him a better bird hunter, public-access strategy & tactics, e-scouting hints

1:09:29 Oct 7, 2025

40

Pro bird hunting guide on prairie birds, Mearn's, and why a composed dog is a steady dog

1:07:52 Sep 30, 2025

41

Insider: the ultimate guide to public-access hunting ground

45:40 Sep 29, 2025

42

A rooster's day, from a pro bird hunter/biologist's viewpoint

1:05:20 Sep 23, 2025

43

Pro dog trainer, author, Charlie Jurney's unique take on training during early season hunts, retrieving, steadiness

1:22:04 Sep 16, 2025

44

Insider re: Sen. Lee ... knowledge (and money) are power - we've got both ... now, use it for good

37:45 Sep 14, 2025

45

Summer camp! Bird hunter, trainer, trialer on how they complement the other, plus travel tips, steadiness, and porcupines!

1:01:54 Sep 9, 2025

46

Land grab debrief ... now what? Policy pro's crystal ball, what we can do ... oh, and some public-access advice

1:12:59 Sep 2, 2025

47

Insider: the ultimate upland checklist - don't leave home without this stuff

33:55 Sep 1, 2025

48

Pro bird hunting guide's strategies, tactics for grouse & woodcock, Gordon Setters and being a good client

1:20:27 Aug 26, 2025

49

Bird hunting questions & conundrums, answered

52:52 Aug 19, 2025

50

Insider edition: bird hunters' one-pound survival kit

29:58 Aug 15, 2025

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