Gun Dog It Yourself
461 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 467 ratingsDIY gundog trainers and enthusiasts discussing all topics pertaining to hunting and living with dogs.
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GDIY Profile | Joe Davis
April 25, 2024 09:00 - 20 minutesGDIY Profiles are bonus episodes that feature your average DIY dog trainer and hunter. All dog owners have a story of what got them involved and the main lessons learned along the way. Hearing numerous people’s stories along with their mistakes, helps promote the idea that WE ALL STARTED AT THE SAME PLACE! NAME: Joe Davis BREED: German Shorthair Pointer LOCATION: Central Iowa TARGETS: Pheasant, Quail FAVORITE EPISODE: Ep. 129 The Importance of Hold | Ep. 3 Here Em, Heel Em, Sit Em MISTAKE: No...
260. The SRS & Setting Your Dog Up For Success
April 23, 2024 09:00 - 1 hourLee Howard of Mossy Pond Retrievers joins me on the floor of Pheasant Fest to go through the Super Retriever Series and what it actually takes to be competitive in that world! WATCH ON YOUTUBE What is the Super Retriever Series? There is a lot of handler involvement at that level The level of training required Is it realistic to compete for new people wanting to try it out? Changing training setups and keeping it fresh while remaining consistent Being intentional about your setups! Wha...
GDIY Profile | Tyler Bachmann
April 20, 2024 09:00 - 22 minutesGDIY Profiles are bonus episodes that feature your average DIY dog trainer and hunter. All dog owners have a story of what got them involved and the main lessons learned along the way. Hearing numerous people’s stories along with their mistakes, helps promote the idea that WE ALL STARTED AT THE SAME PLACE! NAME: Tyler Bachman BREED: German Shorthair Pointer LOCATION: SE Michigan TARGETS: Ducks, Ruffed Grouse, Woodcock FAVORITE EPISODE: Ep. 246 Training as if Your Life Depended On It! MISTAKE:...
Recall | Ep. 101 Tracking Principles
April 18, 2024 09:00 - 1 hourThere have been countless guests and topics covered in episodes throughout the years that are truly invaluable and worth revisiting. Going through some of the back catalog and re-listening to some of the older episodes, I was honestly surprised at some of the information and details I have forgotten myself over the years. I wanted to try and highlight some of these guests and topics so I am going through and scrubbing some of the episodes and "remastering" them. Im cutting out any of the fluf...
259. Faith in the Dogs
April 16, 2024 09:00 - 1 hourI'm back on the floor at Pheasant Fest where Jeremy Moore of Dogbone Hunter make his return to the show to have a wide ranging conversation. We hit on everything from place training to lack of trust causing impatience in handlers. Watch Here Is place training easy? Reward the impulse control Everything has to be incremental "Breaking" a dog. "Break" vs "brake"? Cover dog trials Is it easier to train a gun dog or a pointing dog to hunt? When does training overshadow genetics? Running t...
GDIY Profile | Travis Gabel
April 13, 2024 10:00 - 54 minutesGDIY Profiles are bonus episodes that feature your average DIY dog trainer and hunter. All dog owners have a story of what got them involved and the main lessons learned along the way. Hearing numerous people’s stories along with their mistakes, helps promote the idea that WE ALL STARTED AT THE SAME PLACE! NAME: Travis Gabel BREED: German Shorthair Pointer & German Wirehair Pointer LOCATION: Boise, ID TARGETS: Chukar, Ducks, Hungarian Partridge, Blue Grouse, Ruffed Grouse, Valley Quail FAVORI...
258. Training Day Hangout
April 11, 2024 09:00 - 1 hourSome of the most informative and educational conversations I've had has come on the backend of a long training day with buddies. This was one of those discussions with my friends Randall Lykens and Tim Andrews. After running dogs all day we sat down for a hangout episode that covered A LOT of ground. Watch on YouTube Is there such thing as too much unstructured play time? Drive management Keep it wild & launch the bird! Proprioception & odor thresholds The scent wall drill Rate of reinf...
257. Everything is a Balancing Act
April 09, 2024 09:00 - 1 hourBack on the floor in the Eukanuba booth at Pheasant Fest, Jeremy Criscoe of Whistling Wings Kennel (Instagram: @whistlingwingskennel) joins me to talk about some great advice for everyone interested in dogs! You can WATCH on YouTube: https://2ly.link/1xXPy Best advice to someone new trying to find the right breeder Distance erodes control. Train close before extending! We don't trust our dogs enough Doing the opposite of what the dog wants Read it, See it, Do it - If you see Jeremy in p...
256. Thoughts on Dewclaws and a few other things
April 04, 2024 09:00 - 1 hourVeterinarian Jay Brekke makes his return to the show to catch up on a number of things including our preference for prairie hunting or Ruffed Grouse hunting, late season Ptarmigan hunting, and our thoughts on the topic of dewclaws! Early vs late season hunting for Whitetail Ptarmigan The good, the bad, and the ugly on Dewclaws What about dogs with multiple dewclaws or back dewclaws? Supplements for inflammation and arthritis? An update on the canine respiratory illness Presented By: St...
255. The Best Gun Dogs
April 02, 2024 09:00 - 1 hourThe first episode recorded from the Eukanuba booth on the floor at Pheasant Fest features Jared Moss of Best Gun Dogs. We cover a lot of topics and plenty of rabbit holes on this one. WATCH the episode on YouTube: https://2ly.link/1xQw0 Getting stared as a houndsman Why Jared switched from the Smith Method towards the West Method ALWAYS be learning something new! Slow down, shut up, and ignore the fear of messing up Do you want an obedient dog or do you want a trained dog? - Presented B...
254. Trialing with NSTRA
March 28, 2024 09:00 - 1 hourI have recently started trialing within the National Shoot To Retrieve Association (NSTRA). After competing in the GA Regional trial, I sat down with the region president elect, Adam Langley, and region treasurer, Eric Walker to learn more about the game and their experiences participating over the years. You can also WATCH the episode on YouTube: https://2ly.link/1xK01 Piecing together the strategy of the game The national trials Getting comfortable starting out with the mentor program H...
253. Find The Right Balance In Your Training
March 26, 2024 09:00 - 1 hourIts officially spring time which means its that time of year to really dig in on the training plan for the year. When trying to figure out where to go and how to get there, be sure to use the right balance. Ethan Pippitt of Standing Stone Kennels returns this week to chat about finding the right balance in your training. A dog's experience moves a dog forward more so than a dog's age Everything in training is good. In moderation. Setting realistic and attainable training plans Dont get gr...
Recall | Ep. 85 The Dog Nose Best
March 21, 2024 09:00 - 39 minutesThere have been countless guests and topics covered in episodes throughout the years that are truly invaluable and worth revisiting. Going through some of the back catalog and re-listening to some of the older episodes, I was honestly surprised at some of the information and details I have forgotten myself over the years. I wanted to try and highlight some of these guests and topics so I am going through and scrubbing some of the episodes and "remastering" them. Im cutting out any of the fluf...
252. Waterfowl Guide Conner Gough
March 19, 2024 09:00 - 1 hourLongtime waterfowl guide, Conner Gough of Great Lakes Guided Outdoors, joins me to talk what its like to be a dedicated hunting guide. We talk dogs, hunting stories, and what keeps him going when he's on day 300 of guiding clients for the year! What its like first starting to guide and mixing business with pleasure The dog requirements of waterfowl guiding Manners is the main skill level required for a solid duck dog! Duck dog safety concerns From taking someone on their first hunt to ta...
GDIY Profile | Brian Cooper
March 14, 2024 09:00 - 59 minutesNAME: Brian Cooper BREED: Pudelpointer LOCATION: Northeast Pennsylvania TARGETS: Ruffed Grouse, Pheasant Release, Ducks, Squirrels FAVORITE EPISODE: Whoa Series and Force Fetch Series MISTAKE: An accidental puppy injury as well as too many expectations causing too much pressure. GDIY Profiles are bonus episodes that feature your average DIY dog trainer and hunter. All dog owners have a story of what got them involved and the main lessons learned along the way. Hearing numerous people’s stori...
251. NAVHDA Senior Judge Pete Wade
March 12, 2024 09:00 - 1 hourSenior NAVHDA judge, Pete Wade, has judged over 1,600 dogs and passed 7 versatile champions within his own family at this point. He takes the time to share some of his stories and insights throughout the many years of being involved. Trying to test without Force Fetch. Starting with the correct genetics and picking the right puppy The progression of the apprentice judge program What comes after accomplishing the VC title? Expanding beyond just NAVHDA - Presented By: Standing Stone Supp...
GDIY Profile | Nick Altavilla
March 07, 2024 10:00 - 58 minutesNAME: Nick Altavilla BREED: Small Munsterlander LOCATION: Maple Plain, MN TARGETS: Ruffed Grouse, Woodcock, Sharptail Grouse, Pheasant, Waterfowl FAVORITE EPISODE: Eps. 224 and 225 The Most Effective Grouse Dogs w/ Kyle Warren MISTAKE: Rushing to get the FIRST bird! GDIY Profiles are bonus episodes that feature your average DIY dog trainer and hunter. All dog owners have a story of what got them involved and the main lessons learned along the way. Hearing numerous people’s stories along with...
250. Griffs & The West Method
March 05, 2024 10:00 - 1 hourKen McKean joins me to talk about his experiences training his rescue Wirehair Pointing Griffons and finding the West Method. Habitual Griffon rescuer The West Method's "chain of command" Getting a young dog to range ahead Fun runs and balancing obedience The Griff club through the UKC - Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20% Final Rise Upland Gun Company - Other Partners: BPro Kennels Eukanuba [What I Feed My Dogs...
249. Collecting Old Literature and Other Upland Hobbies
February 29, 2024 10:00 - 1 hourThere are a few hobbies and interests that are fairly common within the Upland Community outside of just dogs. Jim Burris of the Bird Dog Society talks about his collection of literature, bourbon, and shotguns. The appeal of old literature to so many upland hunters and dog owners Old authors still inspiring and influencing from decades and generations past Hunting alongside the ghost of George Bird Evans Bourbon and tequila sometimes just hits right Whats so interesting about shotguns fo...
248. Companion Then Gun Dog
February 27, 2024 10:00 - 1 hourBen Baker of Griffin & Howe Gun Dogs joins us to talk about his preference and emphasis on obedience first before anything else. Even the most hardcore hunters' dogs spend more time not hunting than they do actually hunting. When not in the field and back in the house, having the dog with the off switch is pretty nice! Over obedience is a real thing Balance the training The Wildrose Way and it's influence There's an off switch because theres an on switch Controlled environments lead to q...
247. This is YOUR Fight!
February 24, 2024 10:00 - 1 hourDo you like your electronic collars? Your tracking collars? Do you think its right for houndsmen to be prevented from chasing mountain lions and bobcats? Do you think its silly to have the public vote on a measure that would outlaw lynx hunting even though they're already on the endangered species list and therefore its already illegal to hunt them? Brace yourselves as this episode we jump on the soap box and we stay there! Chris Powell of the Houndsman XP joins me to catch us up on what is h...
GDIY Profile | Jeff Beck
February 22, 2024 10:00 - 47 minutesNAME: Jeff Beck BREED: German Shorthair Pointer LOCATION: Louisville, OH TARGETS: Pheasant FAVORITE EPISODE: The Whoa Series (Ep. 183-188), Everything Pigeons (Ep. 136, 137), Ep. 239. Flipping The Switch MISTAKE: Expecting too much too soon. GDIY Profiles are bonus episodes that feature your average DIY dog trainer and hunter. All dog owners have a story of what got them involved and the main lessons learned along the way. Hearing numerous people’s stories along with their mistakes, helps pr...
246. Training As If Your Life Depended On It!
February 20, 2024 10:00 - 2 hoursFor most of us, dog training is a hobby. Something we are passionate about and enjoy doing but it's not a life or death activity for us. However, there are a few people in the world who truly depend on their dog's performance. Their dog's preparedness and training can truly have an impact on whether someone lives or dies. For these dogs and their handlers, mission success is far greater than a ribbon or plaque to hang on the wall. In order to operate at this high of a level, it's a requiremen...
245. St Hubert's Hangout
February 15, 2024 10:00 - 1 hourAfter one of the more enjoyable dog events I've been a part of in quite a while, I sat down with long time friend of the show, Grayson Guyer, and newer friend of the show, Jake Bartells, to recap the event and bat around ideas of why we thought it was so successful. The St Huberts trial was a completely different style of event than what we've all grown accustomed to and it was encouraging to see a "new" concept or idea find success. It made us curious as to what else might be possible within...
244. Western Hunting w/ Flushers & Pointers
February 13, 2024 10:00 - 1 hourHunting with a pointer/flusher combination seems like a match made in heaven! Guest, Steve Smith, initially thought the same thing. However, like everything in this gun dog world, context is king. After attempting it Steve realized that perhaps the combo wasn't as deadly as he was hoping. At least not in the environment and type of hunting he does. Late season hunting out west Is the pointer/flusher combo always ideal? Sight vs scent pointing scenarios Running bird challenges and theories...
GDIY Profile | Derek Witlib
February 08, 2024 11:10 - 1 hourNAME: Derek Witlib BREED: Llewellin Setter LOCATION: Ontario, Canada TARGETS: Ruffed Grouse, Woodcock FAVORITE EPISODE: Ep. 185 The Place Whoa, Ep. 197 Mo Lindley, Ep. 202 Perfection Kennel MISTAKE: Starting Force Fetch too soon and catching too many birds early on GDIY Profiles are bonus episodes that feature your average DIY dog trainer and hunter. All dog owners have a story of what got them involved and the main lessons learned along the way. Hearing numerous people’s stories along with ...
243. Understanding Your Dog's Behavior
February 06, 2024 10:00 - 1 hourVery often we need more perspective when it comes to knowing how to handle and train our dogs beyond just the How To. However, understanding theory doesn't mean much unless you know how to implement the concepts. Stephanie Vichinksy of Method K9 joins us to try and advocate for all dog owners to become the most well rounded trainers they can be and that means not only knowing how to train but why it does or doesn't succeed! Genetic behaviors vs learned behaviors Rules without relationship...
GDIY Profile | Steve Niehaus
February 03, 2024 10:00 - 41 minutesNAME: Steve Niehaus BREED: Standard Poodle LOCATION: Rosemont, MN TARGETS: Ruffed Grouse, Pheasant FAVORITE EPISODE: Profiles, Force Fetch Series (Eps 128-134), Ep. 226. A Guide's Perspective w/ Stephen Faust, Ep. 212. Grouse Dogs w/ Jerry Havel MISTAKE: Not trusting the process! GDIY Profiles are bonus episodes that feature your average DIY dog trainer and hunter. All dog owners have a story of what got them involved and the main lessons learned along the way. Hearing numerous people’s stor...
242. Everyone Makes Mistakes and Do Dog Bells Help or Hurt the Hunt?!?
February 01, 2024 10:00 - 48 minutesI ride solo on this outro episode where I tell a recent hunt story that didn't exactly play out as it should have. I also respond to some listener feedback and question. Nick makes a costly error in the field! How much impact does our mindset influence the results of our training sessions? Listener Feedback: -Pheasant stocking program considerations -Keep it fun and build that relationship & bond! Listener Question: Does using a dog bell help or hurt the hunt?!? - Presented By: Standing...
241. The Training Mindset
January 30, 2024 10:00 - 1 hourMark Coleman has spent years educating himself on dog training even though he primarily uses a pro trainer due to not having the resources one might need or want to train their own dogs. He recognized that even when you send your dog off to the pros, you still need to understand and be able to maintain that training once you get the dog back. Through his self education journey, he recognized there are common threads between all quality trainers and the one he likes to focus on is the mental s...
GDIY Profile | Anthony Montello
January 27, 2024 11:00 - 40 minutesNAME: Anthony Montello BREED: German Wirehaired Pointer LOCATION: Northeast Ohio TARGETS: Waterfowl, Ruffed Grouse, Woodcock FAVORITE EPISODE: Ep. 194 Rick Smith, Ep. 182 Trainer Fight! MISTAKE: Acknowledging puppy cries and trouble getting used to the dog ranging. GDIY Profiles are bonus episodes that feature your average DIY dog trainer and hunter. All dog owners have a story of what got them involved and the main lessons learned along the way. Hearing numerous people’s stories along with ...
240. Hangin Outro w/ Randall Lykens
January 25, 2024 11:00 - 1 hourMy buddy Randall Lykens stopped by to hang out and run the dogs while the rest of the South continued to thaw out. We sat down and touched on a few of his takeaways from the previous "Flipping the Switch" episode with Nate Kennedy as well as a few other topics: Random hold over training bird contacts Recognizing when your dog is on a track "Ripped birds" as opposed to "worked birds" Listener Feedback | CRP, land prices, pheasant stocking Listener Question | Working left to right in the f...
239. Flipping The Switch
January 23, 2024 11:00 - 1 hourYou've heard us talk about it. If you've been around enough dogs then you've witnessed it. That moment when the light bulb comes on due to an experience that just flipped the switch! Nate Kennedy, Northeast Regional Engagement Coordinator for Ruffed Grouse Society, recently just witnessed this moment with his Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. He shares his experience from the very beginning being anxious and nervous about owning a dog to now being on "cloud 9 because his young dog has started poin...
GDIY Profile | Jason Hall
January 20, 2024 11:00 - 42 minutesNAME: Jason Hall BREED: German Shorthair Pointer (GSP) LOCATION: Upstate New York TARGETS: Ruffed Grouse, Woodcock, released Pheasant FAVORITE EPISODE: Ep. 187 The Standing Whoa GDIY Profiles are bonus episodes that feature your average DIY dog trainer and hunter. All dog owners have a story of what got them involved and the main lessons learned along the way. Hearing numerous people’s stories along with their mistakes, helps promote the idea that WE ALL STARTED AT THE SAME PLACE! - Presented...
238. Updates & Changes to the Show
January 18, 2024 12:41 - 45 minutesThings cant stay the same forever! Im riding solo on this episode for the first time in 4.5 years to catch you up on some updates and changes I'm making in an attempt to spark more engagement and growth for the show. In hopes of having a greater impact within the gun dog and upland community it was time to freshen up a few things on the show! Whats updating and why? Attempting to spark engagement and involvement from the listeners Thoughts on conservation and culture Trying to keep the co...
237. Carolina Quail and Fire Coops
January 16, 2024 11:00 - 1 hourI recently got to link up with Drew Conner for a quick hunt in South Carolina for Bobwhite Quail. After getting to know Drew a bit we decided to record an episode and talk about some of the elements of hunting Bobs in the Southeast as well as trying to do our part in the conservation of these fun bird! Islands of habitat Map scouting for bobwhites in the South East Results of fire on the landscape and starting the Broad River Prescribe Fire Coop Hunting pressured birds Conservation chall...
GDIY Profile | Matt Morgan
January 11, 2024 11:00 - 45 minutesNAME: Matt Morgan BREED: Pudelpointers (2), Bracco Italiano LOCATION: Americus, GA TARGETS: Dove, Duck, Pheasant, Bobwhite Quail, Sharptail Grouse, Snipe, Deer Tracking FAVORITE EPISODES: Ep. 138 Johnny Houses w/ Mark Fulmer GDIY Profiles are bonus episodes that feature your average DIY dog trainer and hunter. All dog owners have a story of what got them involved and the main lessons learned along the way. Hearing numerous people’s stories along with their mistakes, helps promote the idea tha...
236. Does Your Grandma Even Hunt!?!
January 09, 2024 11:00 - 1 hourYou spend your adult life starting and taking care of a family knowing the kids are eventually going to move on and start their own lives. What do you do then? How do you fill the void? Well, for Faith Nixon, she decided it was time to pickup the shotgun and begin chasing wild birds in the uplands! Faith and her husband, Mike, join me to talk about the journey and how she's found fulfillment and purpose in her new upland journey! Highlights: ~From skeet shooting to dogs to hunting ~Gradually...
235. Competing in the UFTA w/ Loren Troutt
January 04, 2024 11:00 - 1 hourLoren Troutt joins me to detail how he has been involved in UFTA essentially most of his life but how its different since he began competing a few years ago. Hunting wild birds isn't always what first exposes someone to bird dogs so how is it different for someone that comes in via trialing and gets hooked on bird dogs while achieving successful results early in the process? Highlights: You still have to train/maintain your dogs even if you send them off to a pro trainer How to reign a dog ...
234. Competing in the UFTA w/ Kevin Kiper
January 02, 2024 11:00 - 1 hourKevin Kiper joins us this week to explain how theres no difference in training a wild bird dog and trial dog. Also, anyone with just a little bit of luck can compete immediately within UFTA (United Field Trialers Association). The points chase in UFTA Anyone has a shot when theres a bit of luck involved and the conditions are right Consistency is better than relying on luck The UFTA is membership owned. What does that mean and why is it good? Breed considerations when competing Why does...
GDIY Profile | Austin Kelley
December 28, 2023 11:00 - 23 minutesNAME: Austin Kelley BREED: German Shorthair Pointer LOCATION: Western Nebraska TARGETS: Pheasant, Ducks, Sharptail Grouse FAVORITE EPISODES: Ep. 171 Traveling with Your Dog GDIY Profiles are bonus episodes that feature your average DIY dog trainer and hunter. All dog owners have a story of what got them involved and the main lessons learned along the way. Hearing numerous people’s stories along with their mistakes, helps promote the idea that WE ALL STARTED AT THE SAME PLACE! -- Presented By...
233. The ‘New’ Respiratory Illness & Porcupines!
December 26, 2023 11:50 - 1 hourSeth Bynum (@birddogvet) joins us to discuss everything porcupine related. Unfortunately, something you can count on hearing every hunting season are stories of dogs encountering porcupines. Some instances are worse than others but one thing holds true with all of them, you better be prepared with the right approach and equipment or else it can make for a really long and painful day in the field! Also, what is this mysterious respiratory illness going around in the country? Do we know anythi...
232. Woodcock Banding and Invasive Worms
December 20, 2023 11:00 - 1 hourLindsey Shartell of the MN DNR stops by to educate us about Woodcock Banding as well as how to possibly help your forests out by tapping into your local fishing bait supply? The love for Woodcock! Woodcock banding Woodcock and grouse nesting 101 Spring conditions impact in the fall Invasive Earthworms?! -- Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20% DT Systems | Use Code: DTSocialMedia15 for 15% Final Rise Upland Gun Co...
GDIY Profile | Jordan Linger
December 14, 2023 11:00 - 50 minutesNAME: Jordan Linger BREED: English Setters (2) LOCATION: Winston Salem, NC TARGETS: Woodcock and Ruffed Grouse FAVORITE EPISODES: Ep. 38. The Language of Dog Training w/ Grayson Guyer Ep. 197. Mo Lindley Ep. 189. Martha Greenlee Ep. 176. Shotgun Fitting w/ Del Whitman Ep. 224. The Most Effective Grouse Dogs w/ Kyle Warren (Part 1) Ep. 225. The Most Effective Grouse Dogs w/ Kyle Warren (Part 2) Ep. 226. A Guide's Perspective w/ Stephen Faust GDIY Profiles are bonus episodes that feature your ...
231. Getting To Know Nick
December 12, 2023 11:00 - 2 hoursAfter years of doing this podcast, the number one request I receive from listeners is an episode about my backstory, how I got into the dog world, and my thoughts or opinions on varying topics. While I did a profile episode myself touching on some of this years ago, things change and it was time for an update. Long time listener and supporter of the show, Scott Kinnane, has probably been the most adamant about requesting this episode and when he offered to compile a wide ranging collection of...
BDS Update #12
December 07, 2023 11:00 - 19 minutesTerry Ann joins joins me again to recap her recent adventures and go over the upcoming events for the Bird Dog Society! Terry Ann's recent trip up north and trying Grouse hunting The Master Hunters Excellence Test [Accidental Bird Dog Podcast Episode] St. Huberts Trial sign up is live now! Troubles With Bird Dogs registration will be opening this month! 2nd Annual Shed Hunt registration is open! Webinars: Intro to Upland Hunting- 12/14 Intro to AKC Field Trials- 1/18 Shed Hunting wit...
230. Hunting Canada & 'Chungaria'
December 05, 2023 11:00 - 1 hourI finally connected with Tyson Bowden who was a listener request earlier this year. We discuss his recent adventure across the northern border as well as his honey hole in which he labeled as "Chungaria"!?! One on one dog training rather than drop offs The foundation You have to have goals for your dog's training path English pointers and high octane dogs Crossing the border into Canada Hunting north of the border Chungaria! Hunting chukars and huns in the same area Dogs and hunting ...
GDIY Profile | Bobby Brown
November 30, 2023 11:00 - 38 minutesNAME: Bobby Brown BREED: Wesslpointers (2) [Lab x GSP], Pudelpointers (2) LOCATION: Grand Junction, CO TARGETS:Chukar, Sage Grouse, Dusky Grouse FAVORITE EPISODES: Ep. 197. Mo Lindley Ep. 182. Trainer Fight! GDIY Profiles are bonus episodes that feature your average DIY dog trainer and hunter. All dog owners have a story of what got them involved and the main lessons learned along the way. Hearing numerous people’s stories along with their mistakes, helps promote the idea that WE ALL STARTED ...
229. WI Grouse Camp Wrap Up
November 28, 2023 12:29 - 1 hourAfter a few days of linking up and trying to show my buddies Jacob Little and Zach Grant around the WI grouse woods, we sat down to recap some of the weeks lowlights as well as highlights! Travel misfortunes Traveling for bird contacts.....and muskie... Finding spots at a brand new location with out any experience Issues when your recall is echoing What its like to hold your first Ruffed Grouse in your hands A porcupine in the mouth with a picture perfect handoff! An exposure walk for ...
228. A Ruff Discussion w/ Mr. Gabe Stone
November 21, 2023 11:00 - 1 hourThe weather doesn't always cooperate with your hunting plans. Thats what happened this morning when we got forced indoors for a few hours but my buddy Gabe Stone helped pass the time by sitting down and recording some random thoughts and stories from our few hunts together. Hunting Ruffed Grouse in the rain Entering the "lifestyle" Making sense of getting the first bird dog Into the deep end! Get eyes on the cover with boots on the ground Progressions for a young inexperienced dog Our ...