Bird camp radio exists to celebrate the upland hunting tradition, connecting hunters, conservationists, and storytellers through authentic conversations. Our mission is to share campfire stories, practical knowledge, and timeless wisdom that honor the birds, the dogs, and the wild places we cherish. https://bird-camp-radio.printify.me/category/all/1
Bird Camp Radio Podcast
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Bird camp radio exists to celebrate the upland hunting tradition, connecting hunters, conservationists, and storytellers through authentic conversations. Our mission is to share campfire stories, practical knowledge, and timeless wisdom that honor the birds, the dogs, and the wild places we cherish. https://bird-camp-radio.printify.me/category/all/1
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May 22, 2026
Ep. 33: Behind Pointing Dogs Around the World with Ryan McCollum
<p>Episode 33 of Bird Camp Radio is here, and this week I’m joined by Ryan McCollum, founder of Worldwide Wingshooter and a lifelong upland hunter whose career has taken him across some of the best wild bird country in the world.</p><p>Ryan grew up chasing wild quail behind English setters and started guiding hunts in Southern Illinois while still in high school. Since then, his path has led him through Mexico, Bolivia, Paraguay, Alaska, Romania, and beyond, building a lifetime of experience around wild birds, pointing dogs, wingshooting lodges, and international sporting operations.</p><p>In this episode, we dive into what makes truly wild bird hunting special, the importance of good dog work, and the lessons Ryan has learned from decades spent guiding hunters across multiple continents. We talk about English setters, quail hunting culture in Mexico, running large-scale wingshooting operations in South America, learning Spanish to better connect with local outfitters and landowners, and the realities of building a career in the hunting industry.</p><p>Ryan also shares stories from guiding in places most hunters only dream about, along with his perspective on preserving authentic upland traditions in a modern hunting world.</p><p>If you enjoy conversations about wild birds, bird dogs, international wingshooting, and the people keeping upland traditions alive, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.</p><p>Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeartRadio.<br />Watch on YouTube.<br /><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555282671592" target="_blank">Worldwide Wingshooter Facebook</a><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/worldwidewingshooter1/" target="_blank">Worldwide Wingshooter Instagram</a><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@worldwidewingshooter?_r=1&_d=secCgYIASAHKAESPgo8MMWSNrVK5du6w%2BOfU6IG%2FvNIYEIDs0S6qDWuwu1bNRRmNxWQuGPzBlbrDdPziuJMJByGQszQFW7u%2FmrFGgA%3D&_svg=3&checksum=5effa107bd4247c232b471a166f0dd2b61c6ff3c9640e1f3cfc2a1e21d795f80&item_author_type=1&reflow_sign_scene=7&rgssign=8.1.VjTiOsoxJHxKRt8lnS9HGw&sec_uid=MS4wLjABAAAAAcDoVbYSKvB7wT9sFFktMLErshjQBWcx6yzXT7IJcsqYh2HQrxIdwzKL6G493cW7&sec_user_id=MS4wLjABAAAAAcDoVbYSKvB7wT9sFFktMLErshjQBWcx6yzXT7IJcsqYh2HQrxIdwzKL6G493cW7&share_app_id=1233&share_author_id=7318780439854335018&share_link_id=596AD31F-37F8-46DE-8E66-74DA97008624&share_region=US&share_scene=1&sharer_language=en&social_share_type=4&source=h5_m&timestamp=1779313086&tt_from=copy&u_code=ebm601f5jfble6&ug_btm=b8727%2Cb0&user_id=7318780439854335018&utm_campaign=client_share&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=copy" target="_blank">Worldwide Wingshooter TikTok</a><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://worldwidewingshooter.com/" target="_blank">https://worldwidewingshooter.com/</a><br /><br /><i>Traveling with bird dogs? Check out PetCommute, a platform that connects dog owners with trusted pet transporters! Use our referral link below to support Bird Camp Radio, and make sure to mention "Bird Camp" for 10% off your free quote!</i></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://petcommute.com/birdcamp" target="_blank"><i>http://petcommute.com/birdcamp</i></a></p>
May 15, 2026
Ep. 32: Turns Out the Guy Who Married My Parents Knows Bird Dogs - Josh Riddle
<p>Episode 32 of Bird Camp Radio features Josh Riddle, a lifelong upland hunter whose passion for bird dogs and wild birds was built through generations of family tradition. Raised in a home where hunting was more than recreation, Josh grew up chasing pheasants and grouse alongside family, friends, and English Springer Spaniels that have been part of his family since the 1970s. From carrying a shotgun at eight years old to building a life centered around the uplands, his story reflects the deep connection between family heritage, bird dogs, and the outdoors.</p><p>In this episode, Josh shares the lessons passed down from his grandfather and father, the traditions that shaped his outlook on hunting and conservation, and why respect for the game and the experience has always mattered more than anything else. The conversation dives into growing up in a hunting family, the special bond created through good dogs, and the memories that continue to keep upland traditions alive today.</p><p>This episode is rooted in heritage, stewardship, and the kind of upland culture that keeps people coming back to the field year after year. If you appreciate bird dogs, family traditions, and meaningful conversations about the uplands, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.<br /><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/rockeys.kennels/" target="_blank">Rockey's Kennels Instagram</a><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/RockeysKennels" target="_blank">Rockey's Kennels Facebook</a><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://essft.com/places/rockeys-kennel/" target="_blank">Rockey's Kennels Website</a><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/joshua.riddle.31" target="_blank">Josh's Facebook</a><br /><br /><i>Traveling with bird dogs? Check out PetCommute, a platform that connects dog owners with trusted pet transporters! Use our referral link below to support Bird Camp Radio, and make sure to mention "Bird Camp" for 10% off your free quote!</i></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://petcommute.com/birdcamp" target="_blank"><i>http://petcommute.com/birdcamp</i></a></p>
May 8, 2026
Ep. 31: English Setters and the Italian Influence with Eric Hobbs
<p>Eric Hobbs joins the show to share a hunting journey that started in the mountains of central Idaho and eventually led him across the world to the rolling hills of Tuscany, where one hunt behind English Setters completely changed the way he viewed bird dogs and upland hunting.</p><p>Raised in a family built around hunting traditions, Eric grew up chasing deer, elk, antelope, and spending cold mornings in waterfowl blinds with his father and grandfather. For years, wing shooting over decoys was the pinnacle of hunting in his eyes... until an unexpected trip to Italy introduced him to the world of pointing dogs and upland birds.</p><p>In this episode, Eric talks about learning to handle his first pointing dog from the ground up, the steep learning curve that came with it, and the influence of his wife’s family, whose roots in breeding and training English Setters stretch back decades. The conversation dives into bird dogs, tradition, mentorship, hunting culture in both the United States and Italy, and the strong community that surrounds the pointing dog world.</p><p>This one is about more than hunting. It’s about how one experience can completely reshape your passion and lead you down a path you never expected.</p><p>Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeartRadio<br />Watch on YouTube. <br /><br /><i>Traveling with bird dogs? Check out PetCommute, a platform that connects dog owners with trusted pet transporters! Use our referral link below to support Bird Camp Radio, and make sure to mention "Bird Camp" for 10% off your free quote!</i></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://petcommute.com/birdcamp" target="_blank"><i>http://petcommute.com/birdcamp</i></a></p>
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