The Western Wingshooter Podcast

Hi folks! I'm Tyler Webster from North Dakota. I plan on discussing the ins and outs of bird hunting, DIY hunting, and general shenanigans involving a variety of guests with varying degrees of experience and seriousness. I share my expertise from my 30 years of hunting experiences that take me and my dogs to many states each year and over 100 days in the fields. I will also be talking with experts and friends from around the country.

The Mental Side of Shooting with Olympic Biathlete Paul Schommer 04/21/2026

The Mental Side of Shooting with Olympic Biathlete Paul Schommer One of the wildest things that has happened through this podcast is the people I have got to meet. A few years ago I got a Instagram message from Paul Schommer I later found out after talking to him that he was a member of the USA Olympic Team. Now, I am thankful to call him a friend! He has literally been back in the states from his second trip to the Olympics this winter. His second stop after being back from Italy was here in North Dakota for spring turkey season. We spend some time recapping his hunts this week. Spoiler alert.....he tagged out! We really spend a lot of time digging into the mental side of shooting. /episode/index/show/westernwingshooter/id/40965560

Turkey Camp with Da Boys! 04/16/2026

Turkey Camp with Da Boys! This weekend was absolutly AWESOME! It was great to be out exploring the Badlands with some great friends and oh yeah you bet we got a few birds! /episode/index/show/westernwingshooter/id/40904520

Maven Optics part 2! with Jordan Belser 04/08/2026

Maven Optics part 2! with Jordan Belser I apologize for the audio on yesterdays podcast. There was something going on with Jordan's mic george and I could hear a little bit of it at times but the recording came out pretty rough. We didnt rehash much of the podcast from yesterday. Today we talked alot more about bird hunting, fly fishing with a little binocular and spotting scope talk sprinkled in. If you have questions check out Mavenbuilt.com or give them a call at 1800-307-1109. /episode/index/show/westernwingshooter/id/40775655

Optics for Dummies! with Jordan Belser from Maven Optics 04/07/2026

Optics for Dummies! with Jordan Belser from Maven Optics On this weeks show we are joined by Jordan Belser. Jordan is a product manager with Maven Optics out of Lander Wyoming. Jordan breaks down what scope I should get for my personal rifle. He explains to me which model and why. We discuss the ultra high quality and customer service Maven is known for. Then, we switch gears and talk about Jordan's bird hunting and his dogs chasing chukars, huns and pheasants in Wyoming. /episode/index/show/westernwingshooter/id/40766655

Call To Action HR 5017 Hunting Dog BIll 03/28/2026

Call To Action HR 5017 Hunting Dog BIll In this episode we talk about HR 5017 " The Greyhound Protection Act" which just got voted out of commitee in the house to add this to the Farm Bill. This Ammendment was written purposly vague and could make it illegal to train with live birds and outlaw dog trials. /episode/index/show/westernwingshooter/id/40653135

Cabin Fever! 03/17/2026

Cabin Fever! Wess and I had what felt like a good old fashined Birds, Booze, and Buds talk. We talked alot about what we are excited about in the upcoming weeks. We discuss my Dog power problem. Also, the new Youtube video that I put up on sunday. /episode/index/show/westernwingshooter/id/40512035

Boss CuProX Copper! with Brandon Cerecke 03/09/2026

Boss CuProX Copper! with Brandon Cerecke We are joined by The Mad Scientist, Brandon Cerecke. Brandon is the owner and founder of Boss Shotshells and is also the brains behind the new CuProX Copper pellets. We did deep into the science of how and why they are patterning tighter and penetrating deeper than any Boss Shotshell before it. We also discuss the all new Boss Chokes. Yes, they are now making their own choke tubes! Sit down, take notes, and get ready to send your orders in! /episode/index/show/westernwingshooter/id/40353410

Upland Heavy Weights! with Tim Brown 03/01/2026

Upland Heavy Weights! with Tim Brown You asked and We answered! At Pheasant Fest we got asked multiple times to bring the team back together so we did! We talk about a scare with Tim's dog Mac. We talk about opposums and practial jokes on road hunters. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/westernwingshooter/id/40270655

University of Alaska FURVOR Study! With Kevin and Katie! 02/17/2026

University of Alaska FURVOR Study! With Kevin and Katie! Welcome to Science Class with your professors Katie Willis and Kevin Bauer! This is a deep dive podcast talking about the study that was finally released by the university of Alaska. We discuss the results...and they are SHOCKING! Grab a pencil and take notes! /episode/index/show/westernwingshooter/id/40110130

Ruffed Grouse Society with Gabe Stone 02/14/2026

Ruffed Grouse Society with Gabe Stone On this weeks episode we are joined by my buddy Gabe Stone. We chat about RGS and AWS and what those orginizations have been working on. We also spend alot of time talking about ticks and how to keep them off the bird dogs while chasing grouse and woodcock. Finally, we talk about some of the things that they have planned for Pheasant Fest. /episode/index/show/westernwingshooter/id/40110030

Pheasant Fest 2026 Preview! 02/06/2026

Pheasant Fest 2026 Preview! On this episode me and the boys from The Prairie Tails Podcast we talk about some of the things that we are the most excited about for Pheasant Fest coming up in just a few weeks in Minneapolis. We discuss the Mill City Upland Social Club, Karaoke for Conservation, TurnPike Turbador concert, and much more. We also talk about the new Legacy Program that was just announced here in North Dakota. /episode/index/show/westernwingshooter/id/40009820

Remembering September with Matt Davis 01/29/2026

Remembering September with Matt Davis Matt Davis returns! We talk about some big news coming from Final rise. New products are coming! We preview the YouTube video that we recorded back in September. /episode/index/show/westernwingshooter/id/39923300

BRRRRRRRR Its Frickin COLD! with Wess Larabee! 01/22/2026

BRRRRRRRR Its Frickin COLD! with Wess Larabee! Wess and I talk gear! We go over some of our favorite pieces of gear from the 2025 season. Some sponosors some not. We talk about the BIG changes coming to the patreon page. Including Ad free episodes, gear give aways, additional content and much more. To close out the show we talk Pheasant Fest. /episode/index/show/westernwingshooter/id/39828425

Chukar Hunting part 2! with Ryan, Jace and Todd 01/09/2026

Chukar Hunting part 2! with Ryan, Jace and Todd Ryan and Jace Newmarker are a father/son Chukar hunting duo that hunt as hard for these Wild birds as anyone I know! Jace is now 12 and his smack talk has really reached a fever pitch! He loves giving the other guys in camp a hard time if they missed, but no one more than his uncle Todd. We talk about the Chukar hunting in Nevada this season compared to last season. Talk theories on what happened to the hatch across Chukar country. We also discuss general hunting tricks and tips to help put more birds in your bag. /episode/index/show/westernwingshooter/id/39628735

Wild Birds and Wilder Places! with Brent and Dom 01/06/2026

Wild Birds and Wilder Places! with Brent and Dom Man! Chukar hunting in Nevada is a WILD adventure! Sure, the bird numbers arent what they were last year but they are still pretty good! On this weeks episode I am joined by two of my most adventurous hunting buddies, Dom Watts and Brent Kroll. Dom is a New Mexico native that lives in Alaska. He is a sheep hunting and bird hunting addict and is always down for an adventure in a new place. Brent is a NAVHDA judge and hard core wild bird hunter. He spends most of his year in the forests of Michigan chasing ruffed grouse, but really wanted to get out of the woods and do some climbing for his first wild chukar hunt. We discuss our hunts while in Nevada. Huns, Valley Quail, and Chukar. We also talk about sheep hunting, back country ATV riding, and even archery hunting for Musk Ox in Alaska. This is part one of the 2025 Nevada Trip. Stay tuned for part two with Ryan and Jace Newmarker and Todd (last name unknown) /episode/index/show/westernwingshooter/id/39628410

Valley Quail and Rusty with Katie Willis and Kirk Adams 12/23/2025

Valley Quail and Rusty with Katie Willis and Kirk Adams It has been a very long road to get to this place with Rusty. He and I have spent countless days and more miles than I care to think about chasing birds from the artic circle to the mexican border and everywhere in between. But finally we have done it. Rusty and Me together have both managed somehow to hunt and harvest every upland bird species in north america TOGETHER. Katie Willis and Kirk Adams helped make this possible. In this episode we discuss how amazing valley quail are as a game bird. Covey dynamics, mountain lions, chukar and much much more. /episode/index/show/westernwingshooter/id/39486450

The Last North Dakota Pheasant Hunt of 2025! 12/21/2025

The Last North Dakota Pheasant Hunt of 2025! Man! 2025 has certainly been the year of the Pheasant in North Dakota! Wess, George and Myself recap our favorite moments of the season. We also chat about an EPIC hunt to finish off the season in style! /episode/index/show/westernwingshooter/id/39486275

Packing for The Road! 12/11/2025

Packing for The Road! Im 4 days away from the start of my big winter trip so I asked George to join me on the podcast to talk about all the gear and planning that goes into a trip like this. We also talk about the last few days of our pheasant hunting....spoiler alert! Its been AWESOME!!! /episode/index/show/westernwingshooter/id/39374075

Hot Takes with the Boys! 12/03/2025

Hot Takes with the Boys! George, Wess and Myself sat down for a fun debate. We tackle some of the topics that we get asked the most. Our favorite birds, best dogs for pheasant hunting, and much more! /episode/index/show/westernwingshooter/id/39252215

The Lost Episode! with Tim Brown! 11/24/2025

The Lost Episode! with Tim Brown! This is the episode that I recorded with Tim all the way back in early October! Seems like years ago at this point. We talk about sharptail hunting with a couple of old school pheasant hunters and share some laughs about them and us. /episode/index/show/westernwingshooter/id/39151060

The Mid-Season Recap Podcast! 11/20/2025

The Mid-Season Recap Podcast! Wess and George from The Prairie Tails Podcast join me to chat about our late October and November hunting. We talk about my first two flush episodes as a host. We talk about a couple of Mallard hunts and lots of pheasants! /episode/index/show/westernwingshooter/id/39116915

Boss Shotshells COPPER! with Dirk and Duane 10/26/2025

Boss Shotshells COPPER! with Dirk and Duane After a few days of hunting everything that North Dakota has to offer we sat down with Dirk and Duane to talk about the new Copper Shot from Boss! Spoiler alert....Its NASTY! We also talk about the Boss unleaded shells and some of our favorite parts of the week hunting. /episode/index/show/westernwingshooter/id/38786485

Habitat One with Greg Cronkhite 10/20/2025

Habitat One with Greg Cronkhite Greg is a passionate bird hunter and conservationist. His passions have lead him from designing dakota 283 kennels to owning a farm in South Dakota with some of the most pristine habitat that I have ever seen. Now his new venture is Habitat One. Habitat One is there to help make conections between landowners and programs that they can use to help put more habitat on the ground. /episode/index/show/westernwingshooter/id/38639765

Sharptail Camp! with Bob and Scottie! 10/06/2025

Sharptail Camp! with Bob and Scottie! On this weeks episode we are joined by a couple of repeat guests to Sharptail Camp. Bob and Scottie were up here last year also and we break down how last season compares to this season. We also talk about their friendship and hunting trips planned for the rest of the season. /episode/index/show/westernwingshooter/id/38488115

Birds Dogs Keep Us Humble with Final Rise and Gun Dog Grind 09/26/2025

Birds Dogs Keep Us Humble with Final Rise and Gun Dog Grind This week I am joined by Matt Davis from Final Rise and Jake and Nick from Gun Dog Grind. We chat about some of our highs and lows from a few days of hunting. Tough bird numbers. Elk Hunting and how it compares to Turkey Hunting and much more! /episode/index/show/westernwingshooter/id/38367515

Montana Opener with Lars Anderson and Crispi USA 09/10/2025

Montana Opener with Lars Anderson and Crispi USA Lars Anderson from Crispi USA and his buddies were kind enough to invite me along on their trip to Montana for the opener for Sharptails and Huns. We had a great time even though the bird numbers werent what we had hoped for. We talk about our hunt and the new Upland Pro boots from Crispi USA, which were a passion project for Lars. /episode/index/show/westernwingshooter/id/38167520

Talking Gear and Hunting with Bird Hunter Supply! 09/03/2025

Talking Gear and Hunting with Bird Hunter Supply! Joe Palmer is the Owner of Bird Hunter Supply Company. He joins us on the podcast to talk about how and why he started his business. We also talk about hunting in his home state of Idaho, his dogs, and more! /episode/index/show/westernwingshooter/id/38075775

Waterfowl Production Area Distruction! 08/20/2025

Waterfowl Production Area Distruction! Wess and George join me to chat about the Waterfowl Production Areas right here in our neighborhood that are being drained by oil companies to frac their wells. After contacting the Game and fish and the state water commission we decided this was a matter that the hunting public should know about. /episode/index/show/westernwingshooter/id/37897400

Borderlands with Hank Shaw 08/12/2025

Borderlands with Hank Shaw Hank Shaw is one of the most interesting people I know. Hes a hunter, fisherman, forager, oh yeah.... and a hell of a cook! While I was in Minneapolis we met up for a few drinks and a podcast about his new book, Borderlands: Recipes and Stories from the Rio Grande to the Pacific. We also talk about our time up in Alaska a few years ago and have some laughs. /episode/index/show/westernwingshooter/id/37779345

Trust Your Instincts with Jim Shockey 08/05/2025

Trust Your Instincts with Jim Shockey Jim Shockey is a LEGEND in the Outdoor world! He is a world traveler, Big game hunter, Author and Outfitter. He has taken over 360 different wild game species and has been in some of the most dangerous counties in the world. /episode/index/show/westernwingshooter/id/37694015

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