Mike Amman invited me to watch a sharptail lek from a ground blind, and to help set up live traps, with the hope of getting a radio collar on a bird that will help The Wisconsin Sharptail Grouse Society to keep this remnant population on the path to flourishing and expand their range. This is true conservation work, in real time!!

Glen Blackwood stops over to the kennel to catch up on our season and the Woodcock Society's Birthday. 

Cole Cushman doesn't sell outdoor gear, but he does sell something that most of us tend to forget.  Gun & Trophy insurance may be the last thing on our minds before a trip.  Cole walks us through the simple and inexpensive process. And of course we dig into his English Setter that he will never forget. This Month's Bonus Patreon Episode here:  Dog Talk Pocast - Dessy & Zeigen Don't forget to subscribe to the Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@thehuntingdogpodcast Join the...

Brittany French introduces all of us a group that was helping kids, before helping kids was cool!!  Passing it on and paying it forward should be the motto for all of us! This Month's Bonus Patreon Episode here:  Dog Talk Pocast - Dessy & Zeigen Don't forget to subscribe to the Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@thehuntingdogpodcast Join the Upland Institute for Online Pointing Dog Training direct to you: https://www.uplandinstitute.com/ Full length film series: Behind the...

I had to find the combination to the old episode vault. This one jumped out at me like a hound jumping a bear. Way back in the day, I sought out guests that most folks never heard of. Who new that this gold nugget ended up in my pan?? This Month's Bonus Patreon Episode here:  Dog Talk Pocast - Dessy & Zeigen Don't forget to subscribe to the Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@thehuntingdogpodcast Join the Upland Institute for Online Pointing Dog Training direct to...

Patrick Berry joins me to talk BHA history, policy, and the future. And of course we go off script to talk about our favorite dogs. This Month's Bonus Patreon Episode here:  Dog Talk Pocast - Dessy & Zeigen Don't forget to subscribe to the Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@thehuntingdogpodcast Join the Upland Institute for Online Pointing Dog Training direct to you: https://www.uplandinstitute.com/ Full length film series: Behind the Dog...

There was an announcement recently, that you may have missed. Not to worry, I invited  Ben Jones (RGS/AWS) and Andy Edwards (PF/QF) to shed some light on the recent milestone collaboration between the two organizations. Listen, learn and sign up!

Always a great interview with my friend Mike Carpenter. He finds Ruffed Grouse where most fear to tread. If you are looking for a challenge, try hunting the King of the Forest in the mountains of Virginia and West Virginia. Last Month's Bonus Patreon Episode here:  All My Dogs - Part 3: Hasko from Hell Don't forget to subscribe to the Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@thehuntingdogpodcast Join the Upland Institute for Online Pointing Dog Training direct to...

Christine Cunningham and Steve Meyer share their love of Alaska, their dogs and their journey. From the Kenai to the Brooks, these two have worn out some boots with a house and truck full of dogs. If you ever dreamed of making the trip? This might set you on the path to the 49th state.   This Month's Bonus Patreon Episode here:  All My Dogs - Part 3: Hasko from Hell Don't forget to subscribe to the Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@thehuntingdogpodcast Join the Upland Institute...

Lucas and Jake from Pheasants Forever introduce a new access program in South Dakota! More places for more chases. We talk about the upcoming Pheasant Fest and the newest program in South Dakota. And of course we recap some highlights from last season with our dogs and friends. This Month's Bonus Patreon Episode here:  All My Dogs - Part 3: Hasko from Hell Don't forget to subscribe to the Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@thehuntingdogpodcast Join the Upland Institute for Online...

Listen up and join up. Ben Jones comes on the podcast to give us the state of the union address on our favorite odd couple of the woods. We catch up on the past year, as well as the leaps and bounds that RGS/AWS have been making in the habitat world we love so much. 

Jackie and Anna return to the kennel and share some stories and some tips from the perspective of the Game Wardens. My friend Trent joins me to ask those questions that you don't think of when you are in the field or on the water. And of course there are a couple arrest stories that confirm the old adage, big deer make people do dumb things!

Rachel Haro gives us the run down on how a college campus can make a difference for habitat and for students. The old saying that youth is wasted on the young, doesn't apply when it comes to a new generation of conservationists! 

Kait and Hayden Dobbins join me to talk about their  journey into the uplands and the low country of the Carolinas. We share some stories about first dogs, first hunts and traveling the country in pursuit of birds and memories. Don't forget to subscribe to the Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@thehuntingdogpodcast Behind the Dog Films on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2k53UTdkPY43Wi9OOXmELRbfPiXC3ngQ&si=PvHCwViL9NTjCsLg NAVHDA Natural Ability Test - Water...

Jordan Horak of Cato Outdoors, returns to the podcast to talk about his family and their philosophy on raising kids into the outdoors. We both share some stories about our families , our goals and our passion for hunting with the happiest K-9 on the planet. The English Cocker!! Don't forget to subscribe to the Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@thehuntingdogpodcast Join the Upland Institute for Online Pointing Dog Training direct to you: https://www.uplandinstitute.com/ Full length...

Brent grew up in rural Arkansas in a time when quail were plenty and so were places to chase them. Duck hunting replaced the uplands and now he finds himself lighting up the treetops in search of ring-tailed bandits.  Don't forget to subscribe to the Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@thehuntingdogpodcast Join the Upland Institute for Online Pointing Dog Training direct to you: https://www.uplandinstitute.com/ Full length film series: Behind the Dog...

Alex peacock joins me to talk about the causes and p[ossible fixes for two of the most common and undesirable traits in the K-9 world. Alex is a dog trainer that works with dogs those problems everyday. We can all learn something from this one! Learn from Alex here: https://www.alexsdogtrainingprogram.com Don't forget to subscribe to the Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@thehuntingdogpodcast Join the Upland Institute for Online Pointing Dog Training direct to...

Jennifer is a one of a kind. She owns Quinebaug Kennels. QK is a premier facility in Connecticut. From training to trialing, boarding and grooming, you name it, and QK does it. I was able to meet up with Jennifer this past October in my home state of Michigan. I caught up with her on the last leg of her yearly hunt that started in ND and ended in the U.P. She travels across the country, meeting up with friends and their dogs, and does it in a classic upland fashion. Don't forget to subscribe...

Dan Gates from Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management, joins us to give us all a wake up call about whats going on in the Rocky Mountain State. It's not good, and if we don't all stand together, we will all fall apart. if we can all rally together, to keep our dog hunting passions aligned, we can leave something to the next generation of dog loving sportsmen.   Don't forget to subscribe to the Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@thehuntingdogpodcast Join the Upland Institute...

Pat Johnson left for Alaska over four decades years ago, and has made the drive back home to Michigan almost every year. Typically one of his dogs rides shotgun to keep him company. Bird dogs have been a part of his journey right from the start. We talk about his first dog, his current dog, and a lot of adventures in between. Don't forget to subscribe to the Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@thehuntingdogpodcast Join the Upland Institute for Online Pointing Dog Training direct to...

A couple times a year, I get on the microphone to just say whats on my mind. This one is about how thankful I am.  Don't forget to subscribe to the Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@thehuntingdogpodcast Join the Upland Institute for Online Pointing Dog Training direct to you: https://www.uplandinstitute.com/ Full length film series: Behind the Dog Films https://www.behindthedogfilms.com Support the podcast and channel: https://www.patreon.com/huntingdogpodcast Connect with me on...

I brought Alberto on the podcast after meeting him last spring. Hunting brought him to testing his dog. testing his dog at the highest level, took him and his brother to Montana. After passing two dogs last September at the Invitational, he drove with his brother and friends straight to Montana. What a year he has had!! Don't forget to subscribe to the Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@thehuntingdogpodcast Join the Upland Institute for Online Pointing Dog Training direct to you:...

I released this on Monday and made an Opps. The Trivia game we recorded was accidentaly misplaced ( meaning I screwed up) here is the actual recording along with how you might win two tickets to the Meateater Live show in Detroit, where yours truly will be on stage with the M.E. crew Don't forget to subscribe to the Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@thehuntingdogpodcast Join the Upland Institute for Online Pointing Dog Training direct to you: https://www.uplandinstitute.com/ Full...

Just a little fun from the first day of hunting ringnecks at White Lake Hunting lodge. We talk birds, dogs, misses and hits!] Don't forget to subscribe to the Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@thehuntingdogpodcast Watch Behind the Dog on Youtube Click here Join the Upland Institute for Online Pointing Dog Training direct to you: https://www.uplandinstitute.com/  Full length film series: Behind the Dog Films https://www.behindthedogfilms.com Support the podcast and channel: ...