{"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. 363: Hands-On Habitat: Restoring Texas High Plains for Upland Wildlife","slug":"ep-363-hands-on-habitat-restoring-texas-high-plains-for-upland-wildlife","published_at":"2026-05-06T15:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/on-the-wing-podcast-1052918/ep-363-hands-on-habitat-restoring-texas-high-plains-for-upland-wildlife","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/47993270-fb53-4bd1-8c3a-9d804d3df369.mp3","summary":"Deep in the Texas High Plains, a committed group of conservationists is proving what’s possible when habitat work meets community grit. On a sprawling 9,000-acre property at Palo Duro, volunteers, biologists, and land managers are tackling real-world challenges like invasive species, wildfire mitigation, and declining upland bird habitat through hands-on conservation projects. This conversation dives into the strategy behind a multi-day habitat event that blends prescribed fire, chainsaw work, native grass restoration, and one coordinated volunteer effort. The result is healthier grasslands, improved habitat for bobwhite quail, scaled quail, pheasants, and mule deer, and a blueprint for habitat restoration that can scale up or down anywhere in the country. Beyond the land itself, the real impact shows up in the people. From college students launching wildlife careers to local volunteers rediscovering a passion for conservation, this effort highlights how hands-on habitat work fuels the future of upland hunting, bird dog culture, and outdoor stewardship. Show notes Get involved with PF & QF’s Hands-On Habitat efforts by identifying volunteer opportunities in the areas where you live and/or hunt by visiting https://pheasantsforever.org/handsonhabitat . Thanks to John Deere , Irish Setter , and Orvis for sponsoring PF & QF’s Hands-On Habitat efforts across the country this spring. On the Wing Podcast is proudly fueled by Purina Pro Plan.","meta_description":"Deep in the Texas High Plains, a committed group of conservationists is proving what’s possible when habitat work meets community grit. On a sprawling 9,0…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3777,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/on-the-wing-podcast-1052918/episodes/ep-363-hands-on-habitat-restoring-texas-high-plains-for-upland-wildlife/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-363-hands-on-habitat-restoring-texas-high-plains-for-upland-wildlife.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}