#317 | Adventures in Hunting and Conservation Careers with Levi Day

Birdshot Podcast

Nick Larson

Sports, Wilderness, Hobbies, Nature, Science, Leisure

4.6 • 936 Ratings

🗓️ 9 May 2025

⏱️ 77 minutes

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In this episode, the host and guest Levi Day discuss turkey hunting plans, and his extensive experiences in hunting, outdoor traditions, and conservation. They delve into Levi’s current role at Pheasants Forever, where he manages the Journey to Conservation Careers program, and talk about the importance of creating conservation career pathways. 00:00 Heading to the Cabin 02:20 Fishing and Turkey Hunting Plans 03:07 Drawing Turkey Tags in Wisconsin 03:51 Turkey Hunting Experiences 06:59 Elk Hunting Adventures 09:03 Meat Procurement and Deer Hunting 16:55 Grouse Camp and Northwoods Experience 23:35 Woodcock Hunting Challenges 31:23 Appreciation for Outdoor Literature 34:02 Catching Up After Two Years 34:08 New Role at Pheasants Forever 37:29 Journey to Conservation Careers 42:03 Creating Opportunities in Conservation 54:26 Virtual College and Career Fair 58:20 Producing a Conservation Film 01:03:39 Books and Recommendations 01:07:36 Spring Activities and Future Plans 01:11:18 Contact Information and Closing Remarks SUPPORT | patreon.com/birdshot Follow us | @birdshot.podcast Use Promo Code | BSP20 to save 20% with onX Hunt Use Promo Code | BS10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes The Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt and Upland Gun Company Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	When it comes to shotguns, it seems every Upland Bird Hunter has a slightly different vision of what their ideal wing shooting shotgun is,
0:06.8	which is exactly the kind of thinking we welcome and encourage at Upland Gun Company.
0:11.0	Every Upland Gun Company gun is handcrafted and finished by RFM in Italy with quality components and expert craftsmanship.
0:18.1	Your Upland Gun Company shotgun is built to your standard, both
0:21.0	functionally and aesthetically.
0:22.8	From choosing the barrel length, grip style, trigger setup, engraving options, and even
0:27.0	selecting the piece of wood used on your shotgun, you truly are limited only by your
0:30.8	imagination.
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0:35.4	will shoot just as well as it looks and feels.
0:37.7	Head over to Uplandguncompany.com and try out our web and 3D gun builders to begin crafting your ideal Upland shotgun today.
1:13.7	Music This episode of the bird shop podcast is presented by Onex Hunt, the number one GPS hunting app. And Final Rise, premium quality made-in-USA hunting vests and field apparel.
1:19.3	And Upland Gun Company, custom-built and fit, handcrafted Italian shotguns.
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