{"podcast":{"title":"On The Wing Podcast","slug":"on-the-wing-podcast-1052918","podcast_index_feed_id":1052918,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/on-the-wing-podcast/","website_url":"https://pheasantsforever.org/default.aspx","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/b72fb556-f509-4dec-9d36-935f34481ddb/POD-GRAPHIC-3kx3k.jpg","author":"On The Wing Podcast by Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever","episode_count":372,"summary":"Welcome to the On the Wing Podcast with Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. On the Wing is your destination for conversations about upland bird hunting, wildlife habitat, public lands, bird dogs, wild game cooking and epic adventures in search of pheasants, quail and grouse. These are the stories of Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever’s 145,000 members, volunteers, team of professional wildlife biologists and experts in the field. Our shows are recorded in person and often on the road from the end of tailgates, backs of horse trailers and after a day in the field chasing birds.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-08T22:20:37.046162+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/on-the-wing-podcast-1052918"},"episode":{"title":"EP. 354: Hard Truths & Practical Tips for the Traveling Wingshooter","slug":"ep-354-hard-truths-practical-tips-for-the-traveling-wingshooter","published_at":"2026-03-11T15:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/on-the-wing-podcast-1052918/ep-354-hard-truths-practical-tips-for-the-traveling-wingshooter","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/on-the-wing-podcast-1052918","url":"https://pheasantsforever.org/default.aspx","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/1400107d-460b-4e4e-a95e-a6d818ed150f.mp3","summary":"This episode reprises a panel conversation at this year’s National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic moderated by PF & QF’s Andrew Vavra and included veteran bird hunters Katie Willis, Tyler Webster, and Bob St.Pierre. Planning your next upland bird hunting adventure goes far beyond packing your gear—it’s about setting clear expectations, maintaining a flexible mindset, and preparing for all the variables that come with the journey. Before you hit the road, ask yourself why you’re making the trip and remember that a successful outing isn’t just measured by the number of birds on the tailgate but by the overall experience. Consider who you’re traveling with—group and dog dynamics can significantly shape your trip, as can the choice between going solo or with friends. The group has a fun and vibrant conversation structured within four categories; 1) Don’t leave home without it, 2) Know before you go, 3) Traveling to & from your destination, and 4) Considerations during your hunt. At the end of the day, thoughtful preparation leads to a more enjoyable and responsible hunt, with respect for the land, local hunters, and the birds pursued. This podcast will walk you through all these key considerations, offering tips and insights to ensure your trip is memorable for all the right reasons. Show notes - The following outline was created by Katie Willis and used by Andrew Vavra to moderate both the panel conversation at Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic 2026 and this episode of On the Wing Podcast. Don’t Leave Home Without It Reasonable expectations, good attitude, flexibility , Real Coca-Cola, fruit snacks Why do you want to go on this trip? If your goal is a tailgate full of birds, get real, it takes time to dial in spots and your success cannot be defined by birds ot…","meta_description":"This episode reprises a panel conversation at this year’s National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic moderated by PF & QF’s Andrew Vavra and included…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":5203,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/on-the-wing-podcast-1052918/episodes/ep-354-hard-truths-practical-tips-for-the-traveling-wingshooter/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/on-the-wing-podcast-1052918/ep-354-hard-truths-practical-tips-for-the-traveling-wingshooter.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}