Episode
61: Where The Grouse Once Drummed with Kellen Golightly
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- The Upland Social
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- Jul 22, 2026
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- 4898
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Summary
Today's guest is Kellen Golightly from Honeyville, Utah. Kellen is an avid upland hunter, the host of Bird Camp Radio, and the author of Where the Grouse Once Drummed. Whether he's behind the microphone, writing about the uplands, or chasing birds with good dogs, he's passionate about preserving the traditions, stories, and conservation efforts that keep our sport alive. We're talking storytelling, bird hunting culture, conservation, and what inspires his work both on the page and behind the mic. Topics Covered: Family pheasant opener traditions The challenge of being a dogless hunter Tips for hunting/finding downed birds with no dog Kellen's reason for starting a podcast Writing upland fiction Proud Sponsors: Gundog Central Ballad of the Bird Dog