Explore the history, myths, and incredible stories of hunting dog breeds around the world. Co-hosted by Jennifer Wapenski and Craig Koshyk. A Project Upland Podcast. HUNTING DOG CONFIDENTIAL is made possible by Eukanuba Sporting Dog. Complete and balanced nutrition for your canine athlete. https://www.eukanubasportingdog.com/
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Birdshot Podcast presented by OnX Hunt and Hosted by Nick Larson: A wingshooting and upland hunting podcast where we discuss all things upland hunting, upland birds, and the bird dogs, guns and gear used to pursue them.
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Project Upland, in our continued effort to serve our community in new and innovative ways while seeking to lower the barriers of entry into upland hunting, is pleased to publish PROJECTUPLAND.COM ON THE GO. In order to make our content easier to access in more diverse ways, we now publish audio versions of our growing library of online written content. It is our hope that, by creating a new pathway to access the materials we produce, we strengthen our community and bring it closer together.
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The Best in Upland Bird Hunting. Now Available on iPod!
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Join Courtney Bastian as she explores all things Bird Dogs; hunting, training, competing, testing, breeding, nutrition, and health. This podcast also focuses on conservation efforts for birds and public land, ethical and responsible hunting, gear options, and getting more women and children involved in the outdoors. Courtney's intense curiosity drives her to take a vulnerable, honest approach with her guests to provide educational and inspirational content in each episode.
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Texas. Above All Else.
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Wingshooting practice, Doves with Dads and the Goodnight-Loving Trail
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Come along as we talk about the importance of practicing shooting ahead of a bird season, taking your kids hunting and a little Texas history about the Goodnight-Loving Trail. Enjoy. Stock media provided by Artmuns / Sourceبقلم El Bandido
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Craig Koshyk, author of Pointing Dogs, Volume Two: The British and Irish Breeds, explores the unlikely story of how the Pointer rose to fame over the English Setter in America. At the time, this was something no one in the field trial circuit ever imagined possible, and before long, the Pointer dominated trialing. This is a story of culture, changi…
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Leave The Swamp: TEXIT Ep 2: Chapter 1, What is TEXIT?
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The Leave The Swamp series continues with Chapter 1 of the book, TEXIT. What is TEXIT? Enjoy. Stock media provided by Artmuns / Sourceبقلم El Bandido
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#291 | Straight Shooting for Hunters with Will Primos and Anthony Matarese
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Joined by Will Primos and Anthony Matarese, we discuss a newly released book authored by the two, Straight Shooting For Hunters: A Champion’s Guide to Using Shotguns in the Field. Show Highlights: Straight Shooting for Hunters What Will and Anthony hope readers gain from the book How to maintain focus on the target Assessing and addressing eye domi…
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One of the most important things I have found while navigating the wilderness with a toddler in tow is involving them in the activity. No, this doesn’t mean having your toddler go and retrieve birds for you. Instead, it means something as simple as listening to different songbirds while hunting and asking, “Did you hear that?” or identifying differ…
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Defining a Grouse Gun – A Shotgun of Specialist Function
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What makes an ideal grouse gun, or what Gene Hill would call “a gun of specialist function?” Does action type matter? What about gauge? How does the environment play into it? How has the modernization of gun-making changed grouse guns? How different is a grouse gun from a clays gun? How different is a gun built for ruffed grouse hunting versus shot…
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Leave The Swamp: TEXIT Ep 1: Introduction
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This is the first episode in a new series reviewing a book who’s subject matter is near and dear to our hearts here at Feed Bandit HQ. Namely, it attempts to answer the question ‘how do we as proud Texans prevent our beloved state from being utterly ruined and dragged down into the abyss by her abusive spouse and albatross, Washington, D.C. (Mordor…
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Coyote, the scourge of the whitetail and The Chisholm Trail
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In this one we discuss an article about the deer’s number one nemesis, the coyote, and a little history on the Chisholm Trail. Enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / Sourceبقلم El Bandido
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REPLAY | “I Had a Wolf Encounter with My Bird Dog”
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Multiple ruffed grouse hunters join the show to recount their experience encountering wolves with their bird dogs. Show Highlights: Ted Koehler wolf encounter in Wisconsin Joe Parpala wolf encounter in Minnesota Mike Amman wolf encounter in Wisconsin Ted Sommer wolf encounter in Wisconsin Special thanks to Keith Crowley, former guest of the show (E…
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Are Dog Bells a Hindrance in Ruffed Grouse Hunting?
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Birds primarily rely on sight and sound to evade predators. We know that ruffed grouse are far more jumpy in high winds because their hearing is impaired. Living in dense cover has heightened their dependence on sound. In my opinion, their sense of hearing is often greater than sight. When we factor in transgenerational stress inheritance, we gain …
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Bamboozled by tough Texas teal and support your local feed store
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Corn Bandit laughed at by teal, the new Albany feed store and the important of supporting your local feed store and local businesses around your land. Enjoy. Stock media provided by Artmuns / Sourceبقلم El Bandido
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Targeting Worms with GIS Soil Data to find Woodcock Habitat
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If I could smell a bird, walk effortlessly through thick brush, and cover ten times as much ground as the average human, Woodcock hunting would be a breeze. If I had a dog which could do all these things, Woodcock hunting would be even more of a breeze. Unfortunately I can’t smell birds, I’m a slow walker, and I don’t have a dog. The problem is tha…
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Guide To Choosing Flea And Tick Preventatives For Your Dog
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One of the most constantly changing topics in the field of veterinary medicine is flea and tick prevention for dogs. Hunting dogs are some of the most exposed and susceptible victims to ectoparasites such as ticks, fleas, mites and other insects. Every year, it is important to purchase preventative products for your dog and to ask your veterinarian…
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#290 | Ann Jandernoa Answers Your Grouse and Woodcock Questions Part 2
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Joined once again by Ann Jandernoa we answer listener questions on all things grouse and woodcock hunting during part two of our annual conversation. Show Highlights: How might wet spring conditions affect grouse nesting and brooding? Checking rainfall amounts in your area - VegDRI Index Hunting pressured grouse Do woodcock run more than they used …
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White-wings, public dove lands, cotton and airships
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White-winged dove hunting and recent results, the shrinking amount of public dove hunting land, government screwing up the cotton market and did the first airplane flight actually take place in Texas? Stock media provided by Artmuns / Sourceبقلم El Bandido
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Important Plants for Sharp-tailed Grouse
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Generally speaking, grassland grouse are not the most adaptable critters. Both prairie chicken species need large expanses of grassland, while sage grouse must have large expanses of sagebrush to thrive. The one exception to this rule is the sharp-tailed grouse. While generally considered a grassland species, sharpies range from the shrub-scrub gra…
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Teal hopes, quail help and the Fence Cutting War of 1883
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We discuss teal season and expectations, some new help coming to quail and the interesting Fence Cutting War of 1883. The story of Texas is one of struggle, conflict and civilization building. Don’t forget to check out Episode 50 with Quail Safe here. Enjoy. Stock media provided by Artmuns / Sourceبقلم El Bandido
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Ethics of Bag Limits and Self-Imposed Limits
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During my childhood in southern New Hampshire, kids competed to shoot a limit of “pa’tridge,” my brother and myself included. I admit, I lost just about every time to my older brother. However, we thought shooting the limit was a good idea. After all, it was the 80s. These birds gave an air of boundless existence. Hunting the droves of ruffed grous…
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Hood’s Texas Brigade and the present & future of Texas
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A little of the Texas past with a remembrance of the legendary Hood’s Texas Brigade and a discussion about the present and future of Texas’ place in the U.S. Enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / Sourceبقلم El Bandido
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#289 | Ann Jandernoa Answers Your Grouse and Woodcock Questions Part 1
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Joined once again by Ann Jandernoa we answer listener questions on all things grouse and woodcock hunting during part one of our annual conversation. Show Highlights: Saunas and white walkers in the northwoods?! Check out the Hunt the Habitat Podcast Did you say giant cinnamon rolls?! Early season habitat Running dogs in the heat Ruffwear Swamp Coo…
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A Field Guide To Sage-Grouse Habitat
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Sage-grouse need large, connected, and mostly treeless swaths of sagebrush to survive. Without this, sage-grouse cease to exist. It’s that simple. Sage-grouse are what scientists and biologists call a sagebrush obligate species. You can’t have sage-grouse without sage. Sage-grouse occupy western sagebrush (Artemisia sp.) prairies of California, Nev…
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Dove results, Colorado elk, ammo vending machines and Diez y Seis
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We talk dove results so far (spoiler they seem to have been pretty good), Colorado changing it’s non-resident elk hunting rules, the new ammo vending machines you may have seen around and a little bit of Texas history back from when it was part of Mexico. Enjoy. Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source…
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Each September, an inexplicable reverence stirs within me as I patiently await the chance to roam Wyoming’s boundless public lands in pursuit of the bird that holds my heart—the iconic sage grouse. There’s something almost spiritual about stepping into the vast sea of sagebrush and feeling the landscape’s timeless pull. For many hunters, pursuing t…
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Hunting a mountain lion, a hog with a drone and the Galveston Hurricane of 1900
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Relax next to the campfire and enjoy a couple of special hunting stories and learn about the Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900. Stock media provided by Artmuns / Sourceبقلم El Bandido
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#288 | The God of Wild Places with Tony Jones
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Joined by author, Tony Jones, we discuss his book, The God of Wild Places, his passion for hunting, life and much more. Show Highlights: A pair of cake eaters from Edina and Duluth East Exploring the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) Grouse habitat in the BWCA Frank & Jesse James and the Northfield Raid In the words of Jim Harrison, “...he really m…
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A little Texas history along with some commentary on protecting your ranch or lease from unwanted human visitors, especially if you’re in south Texas. Sad we have to talk about it but reports are coming in that it is becoming a real problem. Wish folks in power would do something more to stem the tide…. Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source…
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A Guide to Greater Prairie-Chicken Hunting in Kansas
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Recently, the states of Nebraska and South Dakota have been getting most of the attention from hunters seeking to pursue greater prairie-chickens. This makes a lot of sense, given the good population of birds in these states and the abundance of publicly accessible land available to hunt. However, Kansas has long been a leader in greater prairie-ch…
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We’re back and welcome to hunting season! Dove, aoudads, rattlesnakes and more
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It’s been a while but we’re back! We’ve decided to pivot Feed Bandit slightly to focus more on our Texas roots and advocate for Texas to be taken back both figuratively and literally. We have to promote and protect her or there will cease to remain anything resembling what we love about this land. The time is now. What does that mean and what is Fe…
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The Ruffed Grouse’s Mysterious “Crazy Flight”
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It was late September, the Minnesotan air was cool, and Ruffed Grouse were on my mind. We had just thrown our hunting gear in the back of the pickup, ready to head out for a day of chasing dogs through grouse cover, when my cell phone began to vibrate. Normally, I would let it go to voicemail. However, having only just walked out of the camp, my fi…
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#287 | Habitat Conservation and Hunting with Sabin Adams of Pheasants Forever
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Joined by Minnesota State Coordinator for Pheasants Forever, Sabin Adams, we discuss the mission of The Habitat Organization, hunting season and much more. Show Highlights: The newly minted Minnesota state coordinator for Pheasants Forever How new public land acquisitions happen Minnesota pheasants, sharp-tailed grouse and Hungarian partridge! Sabi…
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Spruce grouse are not often–if ever–regarded as the King of the Uplands. They suffer a perception forced upon them by those of us accustomed to pursuing ruffed grouse, ring-necked pheasants, sharp-tailed grouse, chukar, or any of the various quail species that inhabit our countrysides. They are renowned for their dim-wittedness, weak flush, and poo…
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#286 | More Tales with Tails with George DeCosta
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Joined by author and dog trainer, George DeCosta, we discuss the release of his latest book, Tales with Tails: From the Heart of a Man Who Loves Life and Bird Dogs. Show Highlights: The season opener is nearly upon us! Tuning up on the sporting clays course Missing birds over young dogs Wildfire impacts in the west this year Inspiration courtesy of…
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Clapper rails don’t sing. They cackle. It’s a guttural call emanating from somewhere deep within each tiny bird that reverberates with enough force to trigger a cascade. Once one rail calls, every rail within earshot erupts into its own chorus. The cacophony sends a ripple through the salt marsh and shatters its peaceful silence like glass. Today, …
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#285 | Revisiting the Orvis Guide to Upland Hunting with Reid Bryant
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Joined by author and host of the Orvis Hunting and Shooting podcast, Reid Bryant, we discuss the upcoming reprinting of the Orvis Guide to Upland Hunting in paperback. Show Highlights: Staying focused amidst a world of distractions Writing and creating from a place of inspiration versus being “productive” Who would be a dream guest on your podcast …
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To bird dog aficionados, names like Elhew Snakefoot, Count Noble, Shadowoaks Bo, and Manitoba Rap are well known. But to the average person, the names of dogs in our hall of fame mean absolutely nothing at all. But there are a few dogs from hunting breeds that have achieved fame beyond the bird dog world. Let’s have a look at some of the most celeb…
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#284 | Introducing the Minnesota Bird Hunter Diary
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We’ve assembled a special upland bird hunter’s super show episode with Travis Frank of The Flush and Nick Larson of Birdshot Podcast for a conversation focused on the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ new Bird Hunter Diary app and ruffed grouse drumming counts. Joining the conversation from the Minnesota DNR are Assistant Area Wildlife Man…
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Understanding the Dove Migration: Local Versus Migrant Doves
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September 1 is one of the most popular hunting dates in the United States. In many states, it’s the opening day of dove season, which is the start of upland hunting for many wing shooting enthusiasts. The United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) sets a range of dates, season lengths, and bag limits that states can choose from to harvest dove…
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How to Make the Tough Decision to Not Breed Your Dog
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Is it a fuzzy face infatuation that pulls at your heartstrings? Or is it that your dog is a bird-finding machine? For most, it’s probably a combination of the two. When deciding to breed or not to breed, be honest with your motivations. That adorable face comes with heavy liabilities and responsibilities. Unfortunately, the fact that you’re in love…
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#283 | Western Upland Game Birds with Jason Robinson
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Joined by Utah upland game bird biologist, Jason Robinson, we discuss western upland game birds, their biology, habitat and much more. Show Highlights: Growing up in the wilds of Utah When was the last time you watched Jeremiah Johnson? A graduate study focused on sage grouse Nesting and brooding conditions in the west White-tailed ptarmigan huntin…
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Dog Conditioning – Physically Preparing Your Dog for the Rigor of Hunting Season
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A dog conditioned for big runs in the open prairie with relatively flat terrain may not fare as well in the mountains chasing chukar or the thick brambles of the north country chasing ruffed grouse and woodcock. When the training grounds don’t match the hunting conditions, it’s like training for a marathon but running a Tough Mudder instead. The bo…
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Getting a willful, prey-driven hunting dog to heel can be difficult at first. It is one of the most common reasons a handler loses their prize one in the NAVHDA testing system. It’s also one of the reasons owners avoid stimulating environments while walking their dog. The drive within our hunting dogs is the putty from which we play. Because heelin…
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#282 | The RFM Factory Tour with Jonny Carter of TGS Outdoors
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Joined by host of the TGS Outdoors YouTube channel, Jonny Carter, we discuss his recent trip to the R.F.M. Factory in Italy, shotgun industry updates and much more. Show Highlights: Grouse populations in the US and UK Nick does his best ruffed grouse drumming imitation for Jonny Edwards Eyewear Hiroki 2 - shooting glasses by Ed Solomons Wingshootin…
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Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura): A Feathery Missile
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Doves are the highest-harvested game bird in the United States, with over 10 million bagged annually. The high harvest rate isn’t surprising, considering dove hunting season is the first hunting season to open for most wing shooters. However, the dove’s widespread range no doubt contributes to the large harvest. They can be found in nearly every st…
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#281 | Jeremy Moore on Building Trust and Experience with your Bird Dog
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Joined again by dog trainer, writer and upland hunter Jeremy Moore of Dog Bone Hunter we wrap up our conversation with more dog training insights. Show Highlights: Feel, connection and trust with your bird dog Foundations first, whether it’s a pointing dog or flushing dog Maintaining a calm demeanor as a handler and the things your bird dog perceiv…
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The Importance of Eye Contact During Dog Training
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When acting selfishly while playing youth sports, the common phrase “there’s no I in team” was repeatedly thrown around. My coaches insisted I trust others with the ball to develop good teamwork. But giving up the ball didn’t come naturally. I often got “the eye” from my coaches, revealing their disappointment in my lack of team play. They’d use va…
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Training and Troubleshooting the Recall Command with Dogs
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The recall is an extremely important ritual we have with our dogs. When called, the dog quickly and directly finds its position either in front or to our side. It happily and thoughtlessly finds its position, returning as excitedly as it went out and finishing with robotic consistency; something that has been groomed into it since the day it came h…
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#280 | From Trout Fishing to Bird Dogs: A Chat with Jeremy Moore
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Joined by dog trainer, writer and upland hunter Jeremy Moore of Dog Bone Hunter we discuss a fishing trip to the U.P., ruffed grouse drumming counts and more. Show Highlights: A fishing trip to the U.P Well mannered bird dogs and place training Setters on the loose at the cabin E-collar use or lack thereof Ruffed grouse drumming counts Hotspots wit…
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Introducing Kids to Upland Bird Hunting
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Like most parents, I hope my children will share my interests so we can enjoy them together. As a passionate upland hunter, I dream of days spent in the field nurturing their curiosity, instilling a desire for conservation, and fostering a profound respect and appreciation for the game birds we pursue. There’s a special kind of magic and responsibi…
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#279 | Ruffed Grouse Drumming Survey Results with Charlotte Roy
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In this episode we are joined by grouse project leader for the Minnesota DNR, Charlotte Roy, to discuss the results of the 2024 ruffed grouse drumming survey. Show Highlights: Understanding the Drumming Survey Process Impact of Weather on Grouse Population Historical Context and Current Trends The Grouse Population Cycle Winter Conditions and Grous…
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A Guide to Choosing the Right Load For a Classic Shotgun
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Vintage shotguns can be particular with the kinds of shotgun shells you put through them. In a world filled with high-velocity, heavy payload shells, the difficulty of finding lighter loads can take away some of the allure of owning a classic. But it shouldn’t stop you. There’s something warm and cozy about hunting with a 50-, 75-, or even 100-year…
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