In this episode of the Birdshot Podcast, host Nick and Dr. Erik Blomberg discuss the intricacies of the American Woodcock migration, based on recent research and GPS tracking. Dr. Blomberg shares insights into the Woodcock's migration patterns, stopover habitats, altitude during flights, and the impact of weather conditions on their migration. The discussion also covers the use of GPS tracking technology to understand these patterns, including the surprising site fidelity Woodcock exhibit towards breeding and wintering grounds. Furthermore, the conversation delves into the Woodcock's unique mating behaviors during migration, the flexibility in their habitat usage, and potential conservation implications. Listeners are directed to woodcockmigration.org for more information and real-time data on Woodcock migration.
Show Highlights:
Welcome Back to the Birdshot Podcast: Catching Up with Dr. Erik Blomberg
Discussing the Unusually Mild Winter Across the Country
Woodcock Migration Patterns and Weather Adaptations
Deep Dive into Woodcock Migration Research and GPS Tracking
The Intricacies of GPS Tags on Birds
Harnessing Data: Recovering Tags and Understanding Bird Behavior
Genetic Insights from Tagged Birds
Migration Patterns and Triggers in Woodcock
Habitat Preferences During Migration and Site Fidelity
Eastern Woodcock Migration Research Cooperative
LISTEN | Dr. Erik Blomberg on episode #51 of Birdshot Podcast
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Mar 22
1 hr 17 min
Joined by Gabe Stone and Kevin Sterling of the American Woodcock Society we discuss woodcock migration reports, woodcock hunting, favorite woodcock recipes and much more.
Show Highlights:
Local woodcock reports
It all started with turkeys for Kevin…
MOU between Ruffed Grouse Society and Pheasants Forever
Overlapping quail and woodcock habitat
RGS’ largest forest conservation agreement ever on national forest
Porcupines and self sabotage…
Favorite woodcock recipes
A user-generated woodcock migration map
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Mar 15
1 hr 15 min
Joined by Tyler Burton and Dan Hornbaker we discuss their chance meeting on New Jersey public lands and their now mentor / mentee relationship.
Show Highlights:
Trap shooting and sporting clays
A chance meeting in the woods
New Jersey public lands
Rookie mistakes and first hunts
Famous last words, “if I buy another SxS…”
Barrel length and shotguns trends
Pheasant Fest was a great time!
Who’s a better shot?
Payloads, pellet counts and more…
Bourbon preference
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Mar 8
1 hr 28 min
Joined by Utah State grad student and upland hunter Logan Clark, we discuss an ongoing forest grouse research project.
Show Highlights:
Logan’s grouse hunting grandmother
An interest and passion for birds
A brief stint with bobwhite quail
VHF versus GPS technology for gamebird research
Forest Grouse Project at Utah State
Dusky and sooty grouse
Building a grouse trap
Reverse migration of the dusky grouse
Food sources for dusky grouse
CONTACT | Logan Clark - clarklog95@gmail.com - @clark_log
READ | Utah Forest Grouse in the Fall
LEARN MORE | “Dusky Grouse Population Ecology and Thermal Landscape Ecology in the Great Basin Ecosystem” - Stephanie Landry PhD
LEARN MORE | "Forest Grouse Ecology and Management in the Bear River Range Northern Utah" - Skyler Farnsworth
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Mar 1
1 hr 14 min
Joined by author and avid upland hunter Mark Parman, we continue our conversation on grouse, upland literature, shotguns and more.
Show Highlights:
Did you say “Bong Bridge” and “High Bridge” ?
The amazing capabilities of feller bunchers
What about the grouse cycle?
A third book from Parman in the works…
New England Grouse Shooting audio book from Project Upland
What’s the current state of your gun lust?
Admiration for the iconic white pine tree
LISTEN | Episode #45 with Mark Parman
READ | Among the Aspen and A Grouse Hunter’s Almanac
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Feb 23
59 min
Joined by author and avid upland hunter Mark Parman, we discuss unusual winter conditions, late season grouse hunting and more.
Show Highlights:
El nino conditions in the grouse woods
When the grouse woods fight back
Do you ever remember a late season like that?
Scouting with onX Hunt
Smart ass tendencies
Cross country skiing and biathlon
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Feb 16
1 hr
Joined by vagabond upland hunter Mike Sheffer, we discuss his history as a bird hunter, bobwhite quail, bird dogs and more.
Show Highlights:
Rattlesnakes and snake avoidance
The Northern Bobwhite quail
Quail hunting
Shooting the covey rise versus singles
A Brittany man for life
Jack the dog of a lifetime
Turkeys over pointing dogs!
On Bobwhite - Fred S. Guthery
Bobs, Brush, and Brittanies - Joel Vance
Single shot hammer gun + hacksaw = quail gun
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Feb 9
1 hr 22 min
Joined by Bob Owens of Lone Duck Outfitters, we discuss Bob’s journey into the world of gun dogs, training techniques, grouse hunting and more.
Show Highlights:
Lone Duck Outfitters & Kennels
Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches!
Bob’s love for gun dogs
Common stumbling blocks for bird dog owners
Setters and grouse
Range, GPS, bells and more
Southeastern Wildlife Expo
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Feb 2
1 hr 30 min
Joined once again by author Doug Stewart, we recap hunting seasons and dive into side by side shotgun conversation.
Show Highlights:
Hunting a variety of upland species
What about damascus barrels?
A perfect upland shotgun varies by individual
Vintage Doubles - Kirby Hoyt
What makes a Churchill side by side unique?
Ammo availability for vintage guns
Doug’s thoughts on various rib styles
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Jan 26
1 hr 3 min
A solo episode with host Nick Larson answers some listener questions from the Birdshot Podcast inbox along with pondering winter conditions for ruffed grouse and more.
Show Highlights:
Pondering snow roosting conditions in sub zero temps
Grouse of the North Shore - Gordon Gullion
Do sharp-tailed grouse snow roost?
Hunting grouse without dogs
New England Grouse Shooting - William Harnden Foster
Grouse & Woodcock: A Gunner's Guide - Don Johnson
Grouse and Grouse Hunting - Frank Woolner
Grouse Hunter’s Guide - Dennis Walrod
Ruffed Grouse - Atwater
Befond Bark Collar
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Jan 19
52 min
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