#321 | Upland Matters: A Collaboration by Mark Parman and Jason Dowd

Birdshot Podcast

Nick Larson

Sports, Wilderness, Hobbies, Nature, Science, Leisure

4.6 • 936 Ratings

🗓️ 13 June 2025

⏱️ 66 minutes

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In this episode of the Birdshot Podcast, host Nick welcomes author Mark Parman and illustrator Jay Dowd to discuss their collaborative work, 'Upland Matters.' The conversation delves into themes explored in the book, including the connection to nature, the ethics and motivations behind hunting, and the evolution of a hunter's journey. Mark and Jay share personal stories and experiences from their hunts, discuss the importance of fitness in upland hunting, and reminisce about special hunting covers. The episode also features insights into the process of creating 'Upland Matters' and details of a book giveaway for listeners. ENTER to WIN: A copy of Upland Matters courtesy of Project Upland BUY: Upland Matters at projectupland.com 00:00 Introduction and Updates 01:59 Book Giveaway Announcement 03:52 Welcoming Guests: Mark Parman and Jay Dowd 04:43 Spring Activities and Hunting Stories 07:28 Sharp-tailed grouse in Wisconsin 17:38 Discussing 'Upland Matters' 23:14 Collaboration with Jay Dowd 29:06 Reflections on Hunting and Nature 33:29 Reflecting on Hunting and Grocery Shopping 33:59 Influence of Environmental Writers 35:12 The Emotional Experience of Hunting 38:27 Documenting Hunting Memories 45:23 Revisiting Meaningful Hunting Locations 57:18 Fitness and Preparation for Hunting 01:01:29 Upcoming Events and Final Thoughts WATCH | Upland Matters - Upland Author Mark Parman and Upland Artist Jay Dowd READ | A Grouse Hunter’s Almanac and Among the Aspen by Mark Parman FOLLOW | @upland_lowlife and @setterboys 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, Final Rise and Upland Gun Company Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	This episode of the Birdshop podcast is presented by Onyx Hunt, the number one GPS hunting app.
0:28.8	And Final Rise, premium quality made-in-USA hunting vests and field apparel.
0:34.0	And Upland Gun Company, custom-built and fit, handcrafted Italian shotguns.
0:39.3	Hey everybody. It's your host, Nick here, and welcome to another episode of the Birdshot podcast.
1:03.0	Before we get to our conversation today, I'm checking in with a couple of updates and wanted to make you aware of a book giveaway that is coinciding with today's episode.
1:12.0	So stay tuned for details on that in just a couple of moments.
1:15.3	I want to give a quick thank you to Patreon patrons of the show.
1:18.0	Those of you out there making contributions in support of the show to keep these episodes coming your way.
1:23.1	If you love the show and you want to contribute above and beyond what you already do by listening,
1:27.0	you can do so at patreon.com forward slash birdshot for as little as $5 a month. And I will send
1:33.5	you some Birdshot podcast canned coolers and stickers as a thank you for your contributions.
1:38.8	Aside from that, you can always leave the show a rating, a review, shared episode, tell your
1:43.7	friends about it. Those help us grow the show
1:45.5	and the audience as well. And feel free to drop me some feedback or a guest suggestion or anything
1:51.4	else on your mind as it relates to birds, dogs, and double guns. You can email me at Nick at
1:56.3	at birdshotpodcast.com. All right, as promised, your chance to win a copy of the latest from Mark Parman.
2:04.5	That would be Upland Matters, Mark's latest book, his third book, specifically on upland hunting.
2:11.5	If you've never read the first two, a grouse hunter's almanac, and among the Aspen, I would
2:16.8	highly encourage you to check those out as well.
2:19.7	I will include links to all three of his Upland books in the show notes to today's episode.
2:25.6	His latest book, Upland Matters, is not only full of great stories, essays, and narratives,
2:31.4	all about Upland hunting.
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