📚 The books that shaped an upland hunter (and might inspire you too)

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💥 This Week on the Birdshot Podcast
Episode #326 – The books that shaped an upland hunter (and might inspire you too)

In this week’s episode, I’m joined by returning guest Andy Wayment—attorney, upland hunter, and unofficial Birdshot librarian—for a deep dive into the classic stories and sporting literature that shaped his upland journey. From Burton Spiller to Jim Kjelgaard, Andy shares the books that lit a fire for grouse, bird dogs, and even fly fishing. This is a celebration of the written word and the way it connects us to the field.

“The voices in those books… they became mentors before I ever met a real-life upland hunter.”— Andy Wayment

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📚 New Blog Post: “10 Books (and Then Some) Every Upland Hunter Should Read”

Inspired by this week’s conversation, we compiled a full list of Andy’s book recommendations—classics, fiction, and modern reads alike. This blog post includes affiliate links and serves as a great reference for your hunting bookshelf.

🔗 Read the full list here

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