We walk through a late-season Arizona quail hunt that starts rough in open creosote and ends with a hard-earned double, with honest lessons on heat, dogs, gear, and calling. Warm, dry winter patterns, small coveys, and rattlesnake risk reshaped...

In this episode, Ryan unpacks one of his recent hunts and shares a number of surprising things he’s seeing out in the field. He talks through moments that went right, moments that went wrong, and the lessons learned along the way. Don’t miss th...

In Part 2, we finish the list with five more mistakes that cost birds after the covey rises: rushing the shot, failing to come in low‑ready, forgetting to reload, moving too fast through birdy cover, and letting dogs bump birds out of range.&nb...

This two‑part series breaks down the top 10 mistakes quail hunters make in the field and how to fix them with practical, real‑world tactics. Drawing from Arizona desert experience, dog work, and faith‑shaped stewardship, each episod...

This episode dives into the rugged borderlands of New Mexico with upland hunter, educator, and conservation advocate Ray Trejo of Branded Horse Shoe LLC. We talk Montezuma (Mearn’s) quail and what makes them so unique, running big co...

In this Special New Year edition of the AZ Quail Today Podcast, we’re kicking off the season with one of our most practical and timely episodes yet—10 proven tips to help you “Hunt ’Em Up” while chasing Gambel’s quail in Arizona.Ryan Ric...

Hunting Is a Family TraditionStories, laughs, and lessons passed down in the backcountry🎧 Episode DescriptionIn this episode of the AZ Quail Today Podcast, Ryan sits down with his son, Sam, for a rela...

Podcast DescriptionIn this episode, we dive into a rough-cut, free-flowing conversation covering everything from dog supplements and dog training, to social media, our partners, and some fun hunts an...

Nate and Ryan Discuss transition, updates, quail season, trucks and more.

In this episode, Ryan sits down with Scott McGill—business owner, entrepreneur, hunter, dog handler, mentor, and devoted father. Scott shares his journey into quail hunting in Arizona, the lessons learned from dog training, and how his passion ...

In this crazy cool episode, Nate and Ryan sit down with the legendary Jason "Trail Cam" Miller, a true icon of the Arizona outdoors. Join us as we delve into Jason’s unparalleled expertise in capturing wildlife on trail cameras, unveiling timel...

In this episode, Nate and Ryan kick off Arizona’s quail season with stories from opening weekend in the backcountry. They share highlights from the hunt, talk about essential gear and dog products they rely on, and discuss the latest updates an...

Join hosts Ryan and Nate as they dive into upcoming season expectations, set hunting goals, and share packing tips for quail hunters. Ryan provides unique insight into developments with the Arizona Game & Fish Commission, covering proposed ...

In this episode, we conclude the final part of our new mini-series, Brothers in the Barndominium. Ryan recently had the opportunity to visit his brothers back in Arkansas on the family Ranch and discuss their childhood memories of growing up an...

In this episode, we continue part 2 of our new mini-series, Brothers in the Barndominium. Ryan recently had the opportunity to visit his brothers back in Arkansas on the family Ranch and discuss their childhood memories of growing up and huntin...

In this episode, we begin our new mini-series, Brothers in the Barndominium. Ryan recently had the opportunity to visit his brothers back in Arkansas on the family Ranch and discuss their childhood memories of growing up and hunting together.

In this episode we talk with Durrel Smith: Owner & Founder, The Sporting Life Notebook | Co‑Founder & President, Minority Outdoor Alliance. Durrel is a passionate bird-dog handler, guide, artist, conservationist, and storyteller. <...

In this episode, we interviewed Josiah Richards, owner of Ross Outdoors. We talk about how he got into hunting, owning a business, and learn more about Ross Outdoors.Ross Outdoors specializes in high-end hunting and archery equipment, of...

Join us for an exciting episode as we dive into quail hunting in Arizona with Kirby Bristow, a seasoned biologist with the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD), and Ryan Rice, President of Arizona Quail Today. Kirby Bristow has dedicated ye...

On todays episode we sit down with John Smithbaker. In 2005, John launched Fathers in the Field to share God’s love with hurting boys dealing with the same abandonment issues he dealt with for so long. His goal is to help prevent the devastatin...

Join us on Wade Zarlingo’s Arizona Quail Hunt for a lively chat with Wade Zarlingo, a lifelong Arizona quail hunter and former Arizona Game and Fish employee. Wade calls this hunting season one of his best ever, with plenty of birds and great t...

In this episode, we unpack some of the things we talked about last episode with Guy Mollicone. We dive into dog training, and what we have learned from that podcast.