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Upland Nation

Scott Linden
Upland Bird Hunting
Dog Training
Bird Hunting
Hunting
Pheasant Hunting
Chucker Hunting
Hunting Dogs
Chukar Hunting
Hunting Strategies
Bird Dog Training
Quail Hunting
Hunting Techniques
Retrieving
Dog Care
Conservation
Bird Dogs
Field Trials
South Dakota
Pheasants Forever
Montana

Interesting, informative guests, listener questions, tips, hacks, suggestions and ideas ... on all things upland bird hunting, hosted by the creator of TV series Wingshooting USA

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Latest Episodes

Audio exclusive: Avid chukar hunter Coby Rowe is just back from his state's opening weekend with an on-the-ground report on habitat conditions, bird numbers and some insights into how chukars are behaving in the face of feed challenges and population... more

Marilyn Vetter joins me to cover all things strategic at Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. From where the money comes from and where it goes, to why the Farm Bill matters, to the reason well-managed privately-owned ground benefits all bird hunters... more

Audio exclusive: Friend of the show and founder of Sage & Braker, Fred Bohm is the consummate hunter: exotics, big game, and his first love, upland birds. Fred is just back from the Rockies, where he hunted dusky grouse.

It's a rough-and-tumble high... more

Friend of the show Lynn Glock checks in with a blow-by-blow description of his first few days of the season, including yesterday's pheasant hunt. Weather and some surprises as well as remarkable dog work are the top line for Lynn.

Working a young do... more

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Recent Guests

Marilyn Vetter
President and CEO of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, hunter and dog trainer.
Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever
Episode: PF/QF CEO and avid bird hunter, on big-picture stuff
Fred Bohm
Founder of Sage & Braker and avid upland and big-game hunter
Sage & Braker
Episode: Bird hunt debrief: dusky grouse in Colorado
Lynn Glock
Pheasants Forever chapter president and upland bird hunter.
Pheasants Forever
Episode: Hunt debrief: N. Dakota, Montana sharpies, Huns, pheasants and Sage Grouse
Spencer Greene
Medical toxicologist, emergency physician, and professor at the University of Houston
University of Houston
Episode: Snakebite! Country's foremost authority dispels myths, has best practices for bird hunters/dogs
Randy Schultz
Author, YouTuber, blogger and hunter
A Bird Hunter's Thoughts; Endless October series
Episode: Bird hunt debrief: 5 species, two states ... author Randy Schultz, road warrior
Curtis Fry
Navhda senior judge, trainer
Navhda
Episode: Making a champion dog that hunts: NAVHDA trainer/hunter shows us how
George DeCosta
Pro dog trainer, author, avid chukar hunter
None explicitly stated on episode
Episode: Debrief: Montana sharpie & hun hunt, a dog and owner's revelation
Eric Thompson
Friend in Montana, hunter and dog handler
Montana-based hunter
Episode: Hunt debrief: Montana success story ... after 17 miles
Al Gadoury
Pro guide from Montana, owner of 6X Outfitters
6X Outfitters
Episode: Bird hunter debrief: early season Montana Huns and sharptails

Host

Scott Linden
Host and creator with deep experience in upland hunting media and field instruction; primary voice guiding the show and field storytelling.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 240 ratings
  • Must listen

    This has become one of the few regular podcast that I listen to regarding all things Upland Bird hunting. Scott does a great job of bringing on informative guests, and provides his own input that helps me learn and improve as a hunter. Highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jim Newberry
    United States5 months ago
  • Upland Nation

    I always enjoy Scotts podcasts. He has interesting topics and good tips. He has a great way to get listeners engaged. Great podcasts

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Grouse Hunter 60
    United Statesa year ago
  • Awesome!

    Great podcast. I especially love the out of state hunting information

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Crocidus
    United Statesa year ago
  • CPR BY A DOG

    Enjoy the podcast. Has anyone ever reported witnessing a dog performing CPR on a stillborn pup? I have , witnessed by my wife! My female English Setter 8 years ago. I have asked many dog owners over the years and none have experienced this. It was amazing to see!! Response appreciated. Paul

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    doc1956$$
    United States2 years ago
  • Length

    I really like Scott and the podcast but it is getting so long I can’t listen to in one session so I enjoy it less.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    MollyGWP
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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A few reviews express strong opinions about land access sponsorships and perceived product emphasis.
Listeners praise practical advice and actionable tips for gear, dog handling, and field strategy.
Some criticism centers on show length and sponsor integrations, but many find the content valuable for improving hunting and training skills.
Fans appreciate the host's experience and steady interview style.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

PF/QF CEO and avid bird hunter, on big-picture stuff
Q: How does all of that stuff pay off for me?
Vetter says local habitat work improves public wildlife areas, while broader conservation efforts support clean water, healthy soil, wildlife nesting habitat and public access programs.
PF/QF CEO and avid bird hunter, on big-picture stuff
Q: If you had to boil it down to a one-sentence job description, what do you do?
Vetter says she helps donors, members and landowners achieve their goals for their spaces by clearing obstacles for her team.
Snakebite! Country's foremost authority dispels myths, has best practices for bird hunters/dogs
Q: What should we expect when we get to medical or veterinary assistance after a snakebite?
Greene says treatment focuses on life-threatening issues, pain relief, limb elevation, laboratory checks, and antivenom for symptomatic envenomation. Appropriate, timely care can reduce tissue damage and speed recovery.
Snakebite! Country's foremost authority dispels myths, has best practices for bird hunters/dogs
Q: What should we carry if we're four miles from the truck and we get bitten by a poisonous snake?
Greene says to call for help and get to a hospital as quickly as possible. Remove tight items, elevate the affected limb, and avoid tourniquets, cutting and sucking, ice, electrical treatment, and extraction devices.
Hunt debrief: N. Dakota, Montana sharpies, Huns, pheasants and Sage Grouse
Q: Where did you go with your two dogs? And how's it? Tell us what you did.
Lynn describes a pheasant hunt where Freya pointed a rooster early, but the best part came when both dogs helped find and recover a wounded bird in thick grass.

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This show centers on upland bird hunting, dog handling, gear, field ethics, and practical how-tos, often featuring expert guests from wildlife biology, training, publishing, and shooting sports. Episodes blend tactical hunting tips, gear recommendations, and real-world field stories, with listener Q&As and occasional deep dives into habitats, conservation, and youth involvement in shooting sports. It stands out for its seasoned host's practical, hands-on approach, long-running format, and strong sponsor ecosystem that supports a broad range of upland enthusiasts from seasoned hunters to newcomers.

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Recent guests on Upland Nation include:

1. Marilyn Vetter
2. Fred Bohm
3. Lynn Glock
4. Spencer Greene
5. Randy Schultz
6. Curtis Fry
7. George DeCosta
8. Eric Thompson

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