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#47 | Standing Up For Upland Birds with Ryan Busse of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers – Project Upland Podcast

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On this episode of the Project Upland Podcast, I’m joined by Ryan Busse, upland hunting fanatic and board member of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers. Ryan and I talk about his upland hunting story, the work that he does for BHA and much more.
During our conversation Ryan and I start with a bit of a season recap and a hunting report. We share some upland bird hunting stories as well as the usual bird dogs, shotguns and upland birds chatter. We also discuss how Ryan got started upland hunting and his love for fine double guns and good bird dogs. Finally, we talk about public land hunting and the work that BHA does to ensure the future of our favorite endeavors.
BHA Mission: Backcountry Hunters & Anglers seeks to ensure North America’s outdoor heritage of hunting and fishing in a natural setting through education and work on behalf of wild public lands and waters.
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As always, I hope you enjoy this episode of the Project Upland Podcast and thank you for listening! Let us know what you think about the show as well as what you’d like to hear about on future episodes by commenting below or sending me an email directly: nick.larson@northwoodscollective.com
Get it on iTunes: Project Upland Podcast – Episode 47
The Project Upland Podcast is brought to you in part by: Pineridge Grouse Camp – Adventure Awaits, OnX Hunt & Gumleaf USA


Nick Larson is brand communications director at Northwoods Collective. He is also the host and creator of the Project Upland Podcast. He and his family, which includes a pair of English setters, reside in Duluth, Minnesota. Naturally, his favorite pursuit is upland bird hunting. From the northern forests of the upper great lakes to the prairies of the west, he chases adventure across the uplands wherever his bird dogs and the people he meets inspire him to go.
Great post here. Got new ideas for my upcoming hunting event in the woods.
Nick, after listening to a number of shows I wonder why interviews and/or videos haven’t been done on pointing/flushing field trials? In the NE/PA area grouse trials and those dogs, horse-back handled trials and then flushing trials. Shoot to retrieve and NAVDA are others but the grouse and horse-back seem more appropriate. Just a thought for the spring and next fall.