Bird Dogs, Open Country & the Mind of a Biologist

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🪶 In the Thick of It

November. We’re in the heart of bird season — long miles, crisp mornings, and the kind of hunts that remind you why you waited all year for this.

As always, I hope you enjoy this week’s episode! Have a guest or topic suggestion? Just hit reply—I’d love to hear from you. – Nick

💥 This Week on the Birdshot Podcast

🎧 This week on The Birdshot Podcast, I’m joined by Brad Trumbo, owner of Palouse Upland Media. Brad’s a biologist, bird hunter, and writer whose work blends science, story, and the spirit of the uplands. We dig into his journey from chasing big game in the East to finding his place among the rolling hills and sharp-tailed coveys of Eastern Washington.

We talk about bird dogs, habitat management, and the deeper connection between hunter and landscape that defines the upland life.

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