66: A Lifelong Pheasant Hunter's Journey with Ryan Mott

<p><strong>Ryan Mott is a lifelong upland hunter whose roots trace back to the family farms of southeast Iowa and west-central Illinois, where he first followed American Brittanys through pheasant and quail country. A retired Master Sergeant with the Illinois State Police, Ryan has dedicated his life to service both on and off the field. Today he hunts with his German Shorthaired Pointer, Reece, and his young Weimaraner, Charlee, while volunteering as a wingshooting instructor and coaching championship-winning youth clay target teams. Whether it&#39;s bird dogs, conservation, or passing hunting traditions on to the next generation, Ryan is passionate about everything that makes the uplands special.</strong></p><p>Topics Covered:</p><ul><li>​Ryan&#39;s early days of hunting both Iowa and Illinois</li><li>​Quality Illinois pheasant hunting due to habitat</li><li>​Coaching youth clay target teams</li><li>​Memories in the field with his dogs</li><li>​Letting the birds win sometimes</li></ul><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/illini_upland/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Connect with Ryan on Instagram</strong></a><strong></strong></p><p><br></p><p>Proud Sponsors:</p><p><a href="https://www.huntredi.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Hunt Redi</strong></a><strong></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.balladofthebirddog.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Ballad of the Bird Dog</strong></a><strong></strong></p><p><a href="https://gundogcentral.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Gundog Central</strong></a><strong></strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>