In this episode we welcome Craig Doherty, author of Building a Grouse Dog, back to the show to discuss choosing the right bird dog for you, developing bird dogs and more. Show Highlights: Craig’s column in Pointing Dog Journal Wild Apple Kennel Bob Wehle and Elhew Pointers Beech trees and other New England Grouse cover notes First year puppy expectations Building a Grouse Dog by Craig Doherty Craig’s top breed recommendations and why Letting the breeder match you to your puppy Books: Big Red, Irish Red and Outlaw Red by Jim Kjelgaard More Books: Wing & Shot and Snakefoot by Bob Wehle And One More Book: Partridge Rambles and Partridge Adventures by William Claflin LISTEN | Episode #72 with Craig Doherty and Episode #31 with Jason Curtis on hunting in New Brunswick VOLUNTEER | Prairie Creek WMA: Koester Prairie Hands-On Habitat Workdays REGISTER | Midwest Double Gun Classic SUPPORT | patreon.com/birdshot Follow us | @birdshot.podcast Use Promo Code | BSP20 to save 20% with onX Hunt Use Promo Code | BSP15 to save 15% on Marshwear Clothing Use Promo Code | BSP10 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