Best Birddog Podcasts (2024)

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Plus Sized Models episode 1 1:10:23

2h ago1:10:23

1:10:23

This is episode 1 of the Plus Sized Models Podcast which is going to be a monthly bonus episode with Myself and Tim Brown AKA the Bearded Uplander. In these episodes we will answer any and all listener questions and share some stories and laughs. We will primarily be talking about the outdoors activities that we are doing during all seasons of the …

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Ruffed Grouse Drumming – The Mysterious Noise of Northern Forests 16:34

4h ago16:34

16:34

The reverberation of a ruffed grouse drumming during early mornings in spring forests is one of the most magical sounds. When you hear it, it starkly contrasts against all other sounds found in the springtime. Its unique nature provokes human curiosity and admiration. No doubt, that very same feeling we get today is what sparked naturalist John Bar…

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Whoa Training on Your Home Staircase 5:32

1h ago5:32

5:32

Our bird dog training routine has been completely uprooted, though my dogs are thoroughly enjoying all the extra training. Unfortunately for many people, what would have been the start of training season with friends and professional trainers has now become a stay-at-home DIY situation. Nevertheless, we can take this extra time to get some excellen…

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Talking Supplements for our Hunting Dogs with Kevin 1:16:24

6h ago1:16:24

1:16:24

By Birds, Booze, and Buds Podcast

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Understanding and Flagging in a Bird Dog 9:46

8d ago9:46

9:46

So what if my dog has a wiggle butt and flags a bit on point? It’s kinda cute and still gets meat to the frying pan. If that’s the case and your dog will efficiently hunt, locate plenty of birds for you and stand point, I would happily agree with you. More often than not, however, it will affect your hunt in some aspect as it’s a symptom of underly…

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Why Hunt With a Vintage Shotgun? 10:44

6d ago10:44

10:44

Being part of the hunting and shooting industry, I get to try the latest and greatest new guns every year. But when I’m not toting a gun for work, I’m usually carrying a vintage shotgun. My duck and pigeon gun turned 100 this year, and my grouse gun isn’t far behind it. I have a safe full of old pumps, semi-autos, side-by-sides, and over-unders, an…

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Bonus Episode! Turkey Camp 52:23

10d ago52:23

52:23

Hatchet Mike, Nate Burbach and Myself had an EPIC opening day! The 3 of us sat down the next day and chatted about the events that lead to us shooting 4 Turkeys by 9 am!By Birds, Booze, and Buds Podcast

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Learning to Read a Dog’s Body Language for Training 17:47

11d ago17:47

17:47

I’m sure you noticed that you can’t make a move your bird dog doesn’t notice. It’s kind of creepy at times finding your dog at the door staring at you the moment the thought crosses your mind to go out dog training or hunting, as if they are somehow reading your mind. It’s because they’ve been studying your every move since the day you brought them…

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Hand-Carving Turkey Pot Call Strikers 12:08

12d ago12:08

12:08

Some say the sweetest springtime sounds come from wild turkeys. As many turkey hunters have experienced, real turkeys aren’t always the ones producing that cacophony of yelps. Oftentimes, on crowded small parcels of land, one may be seduced by the sounds emanating from what turns out to be a hungry hunter, not a hen on the prowl. Hunters using turk…

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Training to the Character of Your Dog 10:24

17d ago10:24

10:24

Bird dog training at its core is behavior modification reliant upon catching your dog in the thought process and being able to read their emotions. Doing so allows us to predict behaviors before they occur, thereby maximizing the potential for learning. Also, the character of the dog at that moment and the behaviors they are exhibiting dictates the…

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Developing a Hunting Dog's Bird Searching and Quartering Skills 14:08

29d ago14:08

14:08

Have you ever hunted over a dog with a sixth sense for finding birds? Perhaps the dog had a higher-than-average drive to push out to find game. Or maybe it was highly intelligent and sought the most productive cover. Its exceptional nose could’ve been dialed in. Regardless of the attribute, it must have had a cooperative temperament, trusted its ha…

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Outdoor Mentors with Brittany French 1:03:09

28d ago1:03:09

1:03:09

On todays episode I am talking with Brittany French. Brittany grew up on a cattle ranch by Dodge City Kansas and got into the outdooors at a early age. She has taken her passion for the outdoors and now helps run the Outdoor Mentors. Helping teach kids that are interested in the outdoors how to do things the safe and right way.…

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Seth from Bird Dog of the Day! 1:53:45

25d ago1:53:45

1:53:45

Seth and myself go into the bird dog of the day bracket. We talk about our favorite dogs and some upsets in this years bracket. We also talk about the upcoming game bird bracket. Also, we talk about the upcoming B3 podcast collection in the Bird Dog of the Day store!By Birds, Booze, and Buds Podcast

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How to Make Homemade Maple Syrup 10:46

26d ago10:46

10:46

The Ojibwe, the indigenous people of the Great Lakes region, tell a story of how they were starving and aninaatig (sugar maple) fed the tribe with syrup (zhiiwaagamizigan) that gushed forth from its wood. Soon, the people took the gift of sugar from the Creator for granted. They lay under aninaatig all day and just let the syrup drip into their mou…

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Understanding Timing in Dog Training 7:45

1M ago7:45

7:45

The instant it takes to drop your car keys from your fingertips to the floor is all the time you have to relay a message to your dog that they are a good dog or a bad dog. This is all the time you have to tag a behavior. Anything after that simply leads to confusion and resentment. When you are reward-based bird dog training using food, toys or pra…

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#31| Unleashing Adventure: Jessie's Journey with HerUpland 49:37

1M ago49:37

49:37

Join us on this captivating episode of the HerUpland Podcast as we journey with Jessie Janowski from the snow-covered landscapes of Alaska to the heart of HerUpland's community and events. Hosted by Amanda Ponti, a member of the HerUpland Board of Directors and the co-director of the Regional Coordinator program, this episode delves into the empowe…

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#40. Chris Ballew 1:00:00

1M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Chris Ballew, the lead singer of the rock band The Presidents of the United States of America and children's entertainer, Caspar Babypants, joins me for the latest episode of DarkSkyTwelve. We discuss being a bonafide rockstar in the 1990s, living and touring with Beck, his philosophy on the perception of reality inherent in children from ages zero…

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Chukar Partridge – A Rugged, Nonnative Upland Bird 12:01

1M ago12:01

12:01

A black slash slices over red-lined eyes, streaks down the breast, and connects at the keel as it cuts across the body of a flashy chukar partridge. Gray-blue feathers blend seamlessly into shades of dust-brown across its breast and back, but not its sides, where chukar apparently took some inspiration from zebras. Besides pheasants, chukars are ar…

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Spring Woodcock: The Quiet Period and Pointing Dog Training 13:10

1M ago13:10

13:10

The afternoon sun sat low through the thick cover. It glistened off the saturated ground, small patches of snow still pushing back against the oncoming spring. The sound of my Wirehaired Pointing Griffon’s bell came sharply through the undergrowth, occasionally muted by the splash of water as Grim worked his way back and forth. We had been through …

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The Return of Josh Mills! Back Country Hunters and Anglers 1:12:10

1M ago1:12:10

1:12:10

Josh and I share some laughs and tell some stories. Go in depth on the happening known as BHA Rendezvous that will be taking place in Minneapolis Minnesota next month!By Birds, Booze, and Buds Podcast

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Red Grouse Counting in the North Highlands of Scotland 15:15

2M ago15:15

15:15

July is an exciting month for us, as it signals the approach of our shooting season, which starts on 12 August—known as The Glorious Twelfth—with the opening of the red grouse season. My husband Ronnie and I live on the northwest coast of Scotland with our ten Hungarian Wirehaired Vizslas. They are a huge part of our lives—they share our house and …

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Shotgun Patterning with Pattern Pros 1:20:20

2M ago1:20:20

1:20:20

One of the things that we as bird hunters dont do a good job of doing is patterning our shotguns and shells. Ryan and myself discuss Pattern Pros. Pattern Pros provides packages of multiple brands of shotgun shells so you can figure out what patterns best out of your gun and choke combination.By Birds, Booze, and Buds Podcast

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How to Use Dog Treats in Training 10:29

2M ago10:29

10:29

A short while ago, I spoke with a behaviorist friend of mine, Matt McKenny, who also owns versatile hunting dogs. I specifically asked him his thoughts about his relationship with his dog and how behavioral science contributes to his ability to work with, train and calm his dogs. He provided an in-depth perspective of how we use science knowingly —…

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Sharp-tailed Grouse of Wisconsin – Firebirds of the Northwest Sands 23:15

2M ago23:15

23:15

During my time at Deerfield Elementary School in southern Wisconsin, my fourth-grade teacher taught us about Wisconsin’s geological history. I recall learning about glaciers, the formation of our local drumlins, and how unique the unglaciated driftless area is when it comes to midwestern landscapes. However, I don’t recall Mr. Meyer teaching my cla…

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Episode 103 - the UK's approach to blind retrieves for HPRs 45:51

2M ago45:51

45:51

Did you know that HPRs in the UK are expected to handle? That means: To hold straight lines. To be cast left, right and back. Essentially, to 'be' Retrievers. Some of you might thing that sounds insane....By Jo Laurens

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How to Reset Your Dog in Training 10:11

2M ago10:11

10:11

“That’s it. I’m sending my dog away to be trained!” So training didn’t go your way today and you are left with an alarmed dog and a bitter taste in your mouth. Hopefully, you called it a day before impacting the trusting relationship you worked so hard to earn. Time for both of you to recover and reset. Take a break, back up and go back to the basi…

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Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock with Gabe and Kevin 1:23:26

2M ago1:23:26

1:23:26

The Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society do so much good work in the woods across the country. On this episode we share a bunch of laughs and knowledge on these great birds.By Birds, Booze, and Buds Podcast

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Basics of Training Dogs With A Long Lead 9:06

2M ago9:06

9:06

Dog training methodologies are vast. The long lead’s outward appearance may seem to be a relic of training days gone by. And truth be told, for some, they wouldn’t be wrong. With the invention of the e-collar and the now mainstream training approaches of utilizing classical and operant conditioning, many trainers forego the use of the long lead alt…

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Talking Chukar and more with Matt Hardinge 56:02

2M ago56:02

56:02

While at Pheasant Fest in Sioux Falls Matt and I took an hour out of an incredibly busy event to sit down and chat for an hour. We chat about him and his dogs, hunting upland birds in Hawaii, and much more.By Birds, Booze, and Buds Podcast

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The Five Mental States of Dogs in Training 9:06

2M ago9:06

9:06

When your dog is in a calm state, they are ready to learn and will do so even if you’re not intending to teach them anything. I was at a sportsman club in Maine chatting it up with folks when my German shorthaired pointer started tugging at the lead. Without much thought I reached in my pocket, called her in and treated her throughout the day. What…

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Winchester Model 12 Shotgun 13:46

2M ago13:46

13:46

Suppose one found themselves reading a newspaper in 1912. The headlines may have read, “New Mexico, Arizona Admitted as 48th and 49th States,” “Titanic Sank on its Maiden Voyage,” and “First Stop Light Invented in Detroit.” Between articles, you might have spotted a Winchester Repeating Firearms announcement for its new shotgun, the Winchester Mode…

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The Labrador Duck: A Tale of Modern Extinction 13:17

3M ago13:17

13:17

The Labrador Duck was a beautiful black and white type of sea duck considered the first species of North American birds to go extinct during modern times. The last Labrador Duck to be hunted was shot in 1878 in Elmira, New York. It is presumed that the species went extinct shortly after. The loss of the Labrador duck is not your typical ecological …

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English Setter: Characteristics, Abilities, and History 12:57

2M ago12:57

12:57

The English Setter was America’s first bird dog. And rightly so; they’re known for being incredible hunting partners regardless of the terrain or quarry. As a result, they have a long history in North America, and evidence of that can be found in classic upland bird hunting texts like The Upland Shooting Life by George Bird Evans. However, this dog…

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Tim Brown AKA The Bearded Uplander 1:48:54

3M ago1:48:54

1:48:54

Tim Brown is an iowa bird hunter. He spends lots of time in the field with his dogs across multiple states each fall. We chat about his trip to north dakota last fall, pheasant hunting techniques, turkey hunting and the wonders of social media.By Birds, Booze, and Buds Podcast

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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever in History and Today 24:49

2M ago24:49

24:49

Nowadays, when we think of duck hunting, we imagine scenes of wing-shooting mallards in a marsh or stubble field. However, before the invention of firearms, ducks were not shot on the wing. They were caught with snares, shot with a bow and arrow or driven into nets. Eventually, techniques were even developed to lure ducks into cages. So for centuri…

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Episode 102 - aversives and listener questions 56:23

3M ago56:23

56:23

In this episode, I answer listener questions about in-a-row blinds, dealing with frustration in blinds and the use of aversives.By Jo Laurens

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Introducing a Dog to an E-Collar 19:44

3M ago19:44

19:44

I grew up during what appears today to be the stone age of upland hunting. It’s hard to believe we could simply throw on a bell and go out hunting. Admittedly, there were plenty of frustrating days when the dogs were having a really good time without us. It was just part of the gig back then. We talked to our dogs a lot, constantly commanding to ke…

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NAVHDA Utility Test – A Complete Overview 14:15

3M ago14:15

14:15

When it comes to evaluating hunting dogs—whether for breeding purposes or bragging rights—the methods and philosophies are as varied as hunters themselves. What constitutes a “good” hunting dog, and whose opinion counts? One hunter’s ideal dog could be a terrible match for someone else’s style, and vice versa. Non-competitive hunt tests came about …

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Talking Dogtra with Pete Fischer 1:08:13

3M ago1:08:13

1:08:13

Pete is a former Lab trainer and knows the inner workings of dogtra collars better than anyone. He joins me on the podcast this week to talk about the products that he uses and why.By Birds, Booze, and Buds Podcast

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History of the Sinkbox 34:47

3M ago34:47

34:47

The sinkbox was effective for waterfowl hunting because it was flush with the water’s surface and nearly invisible ducks and geese, particularly to the low approach of diving ducks. Its popularity began early, three decades before the Civil War, and it remained a waterfowling tool for over a hundred years. Originating on the North Atlantic Seaboard…

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How to Prepare a Dog for the VJP Test 17:20

3M ago17:20

17:20

As a new owner of a versatile hunting dog, you’ve probably been asked about running in a natural ability or puppy hunt test. Some breeders may request or require that puppy buyers run in a test, while other owners may stumble into the puppy test through local club chapters such as NAVHDA or AKC. For owners of the German-registered breeds—such as th…

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The BYU Chukar Study 1:15:52

3M ago1:15:52

1:15:52

Man! This one is interesting! They put 50 GPS transmitters of adult chukars last spring in Utah. The information they gathered was absolutly facinating! Hope you all enjoy!By Birds, Booze, and Buds Podcast

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How Rainfall Influences Quail Populations 13:26

3M ago13:26

13:26

I have a penchant for watching the weather. My childhood home had a large glass sliding door. It looked west across an open prairie for nearly a mile, and I would stare intently out as spring storms rolled in. My parents called for me to hide under the stairs the entire time, but I just couldn’t get enough. I still can’t, and I love to look at exte…

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Browning Superposed: A Shotgun Overview 15:00

3M ago15:00

15:00

The Superposed was the last gun designed by John Browning, according to Ned Schwing’s opus, which is aptly titled The Browning Superposed: John M. Browning’s Last Legacy. Browning was an engineering genius, with many of his designs still in production today. His vision for this particular gun was for it to be a high quality but affordable shotgun, …

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Talking Gear and Hunting with Matt Davis and Final Rise! 1:21:03

3M ago1:21:03

1:21:03

I couldnt be happier to announce that Final rise is a new sponsor for the Podcast! Matt Davis is one of the best dudes Ive ever met and makes a badass product! We discuss all the products that they offer as well as his hunting season. enjoy! Also visit Finalrise.com and check out their products!By Birds, Booze, and Buds Podcast

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Water Spaniels – Origins, Development and Modernization 16:24

3M ago16:24

16:24

Water spaniels are but a vestige of what they once were. Originally developed in the British Isles for waterfowl retrieving, today only three breeds remain. The American Water Spaniel and its close cousin, the Boykin, are joined by the Irish Water Spaniel as remnants of what was once a broad spectrum of water dogs. The origin of water spaniels can …

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What is it like to Hunt Rabbits with Beagles? 7:23

3M ago7:23

7:23

The two little hounds are whining loudly and scratching at the metal kennel doors. We had just pulled off the road down an overgrown two-track on a mostly forgotten plot of public land. It’s early December and most of the deer hunters have ended their season, so this little piece of paradise is all ours. Struggling to strap the GPS collars on the s…

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Irish Setter: Form, Function, and History of a Timeless Breed 13:11

4M ago13:11

13:11

The long-awaited Pointing Dogs Volume Two: The English and Irish Breeds by Craig Koshyk has finally hit shelves. Inside, readers can explore in-depth information about Pointers, setters, and the overall development of bird dogs across the pond. Koshyk features an entire chapter about Irish Red Setters alone; let’s take a peek inside. It’s believed …

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Is Crow Hunting Worth My Time? 5:21

4M ago5:21

5:21

“Why on earth would anyone want to hunt crows?” I often get asked that question when people learn that I am an avid crow hunter during the whitetail off-season. Many hunters wonder whether or not American crow hunting is worth their time and if there is any benefit to it. My short answer to that is “Yes, absolutely!” But why? How is crow hunting be…

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