I started hunting birds–namely Ruffed grouse–many years ago in Ontario, Canada. At that time, I owned a yellow Labrador named Molson. He and I would fumble around the woods, but we rarely accomplished more than. . .
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Guide Profiles: Jon Hubble (Central Texas)
Jon Hubble began his hunting career at 9 years old, chasing quail on his family’s pastures in West Texas with a BB gun. He had free reign of the property at that age, so long as he stayed within earshot of his mom. Today, Jon is owner. . .
Read MoreGuide Profiles: Steve Grossman (Minnesota)
Steve “Grouseman” Grossman has been hunting the wilds of Minnesota and South Dakota ever since he was old enough to carry a gun back in the early 70s. By 1985, he had established the Little Moran Hunt Club on. . .
Read MorePodcast: The Pursuit of Prairie Grouse–Habits and Habitat
In response to a question about prairie-grouse habitat from listener Eric Hall of Thurmond, North Carolina, Reid reaches out to Steve “Grouseman” Grossman, owner of Double Gun Bird Hunts, Little Moran Grouse Camp, and . . .
Read MorePodcast: The Road to Libby Camps, with Phil Monahan
In the first episode of the Libby Camps Saga, Reid and Phil Monahan head out from southwestern Vermont, en route to Libby Camps in northern Maine. While on the road, Reid interviews Phil on his start in the hunting world and his early career. It . . .
Read MorePodcast: South Dakota’s Unique Pheasant-Hunting Culture
On the eve of the South Dakota Pheasant Opener, Reid sat down in an office adjacent to Mitchell’s storied Corn Palace with three staffers from Pheasants Forever. In attendance are Matt Morlock (SD State Coordinator for Pheasants Forever), Chris . . .
Read MoreShooting the Copperstate Double Gun
Its always a sad week each year when the upland bird season ends. However, it is exciting to know that only means the Copperstate Double Gun charity sporting clay tournament is around the corner. This year marked the ten-year anniversary . . .
Read MorePodcast: Stewardship of Private Land, with Doug Duren
In this episode, Reid and his friend Doug Duren of Cazenovia, Wisconsin, take some time to discuss land use, management, conservation, and access. Known to many for his additions to Steve Rinella’s Meateater show . . .
Read MorePodcast: Discussing Pheasants and Quail Forever, with Bob St. Pierre
Reid speaks with his friend Bob St. Pierre, VP of Marketing and Communications for Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. Bob articulates the work and goals of these two impactful groups while also recounting his pathway into a career in . . .
Read MorePodcast: Hunting Ruffed Grouse in Idaho, with Andy Wayment
On a March afternoon, Reid shares an hour with writer, hunter, upland historian, and ruffed-grouse devotee Andy Wayment. Andy and Reid discuss Andy’s recent book, Idaho Ruffed Grouse Hunting, which chronicles his love affair with grouse, dogs, . . .
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