Best Gundog Podcasts (2024)

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Group Class #1 Syllabus and Puppy Update 42:16

3d ago42:16

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Grayson lays out his objectives for the first summertime group class at Lost Highway Kennels. There are currently three puppies being started by Grayson: Ripple (Cecil x Althea repeat) is a 15 week old Labrador Van (son of Pete) is a 6 month old Epagneul Breton Unnamed Red Girl (Grandaughter of Lucy) is a 12 week old labrador Follow along with thei…

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Episode 104 - retrieving problems and the importance of basics 35:25

5h ago35:25

35:25

In this episode, I answer a listener question about dogs trying to bring back multiple dummies. I also talk about the importance of having a rigorous training system which begins with the basics and doesn't just want to jump in with the sexy stuff...By Jo Laurens

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MEMORIES FROM THE FIELD with Greg Johnston | Setter Tales Podcast 51:26

6h ago51:26

51:26

Wade sits with Greg Johnston in studio to reminisce about the days of growing up in south-western Wisconsin with nine siblings. A neighbor boy introduces his family to hunting squirrel hunting that starts a life-long passion of working with field dogs. Support the Show. Please be sure to subscribe, it's free! If you can, leave a review. It goes a l…

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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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263. Principles over Methods 1:34:24

1d ago1:34:24

1:34:24

"Pick a method and stick with it!" Sure, thats sound advice. Especially for beginners. But for those of us that want to know why a particular method works or how to overcome and even prevent certain roadblocks or snags from appearing, simply focusing on the "HOW" may not be enough. Nate Czarnota of Iron Oak Dog Co. joins me to talk about the princi…

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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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GDIY Profile | Ira Sherman 15:11

1h ago15:11

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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! NAME: Ira Sherman BREED: German Wirehair P…

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262. Preserving the Family 58:28

6d ago58:28

58:28

There are things that you may have thought were the primary reasons or benefits of getting into the gun dog world but, come to find out, there are other aspects that start to present themselves that make you realize theres a lot more to it. Perhaps its not all about the birds. Perhaps its not even just about the dog. Perhaps its about certain relat…

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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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The Road to the Modern E-Collar with Ed Rader | Setter Tales Podcast 59:58

3d ago59:58

59:58

Ed Rader takes us on the journey of his original electronic collar invention and as well as some insight into the "immoral" pheasant. Support the Show. Please be sure to subscribe, it's free! If you can, leave a review. It goes a long way toward helping the show! Also, let us know what you think in the comments. If you have future show ideas we'd l…

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Recall | Ep. 138 Johnny Houses w/ Mark Fulmer 59:47

7d ago59:47

59:47

There 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 highli…

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E 202. How to fix noisy dogs 1:13:09

5d ago1:13:09

1:13:09

We get lots of questions each week and one of the top ones is in regards to noisy dogs. My dog is noisy on the line, in the blind, on the dog stand and any other version of this you can imagine. As a result, we hooked up with Randy Bohn (from Rammin' Retrievers) to hear how he fixes this. Randy actually wrote a book called "It's not the dogs fault"…

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"If We Can Do It, I Think Anybody Could Get it Done." - Scott Marquis 1:03:17

5d ago1:03:17

1:03:17

Every hunter deserves to have a hunting dog that they are proud to hunt with in the duck blind. So often, hunters end up settling for less because they just aren't sure how to train their dog or because they are overwhelmed by all of the misinformation out there. Scott started out on his journey unsure if he would be able to train his dog with limi…

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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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261. Chapter Recruitment vs. Retention 1:18:32

10d ago1:18:32

1:18:32

One of the NAVHDA institutions, The Carters, joins me at the Eukanuba booth on the floor of Pheasant Fest. Blaine, Pattie, and Jason of Merrymeeting Kennels have been instrumental in bringing people into the bird dog space through their extremely active Yankee Chapter. We have a fun a conversation that covers a lot of insight and tips into not only…

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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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GDIY Profile | Joe Davis 20:10

11d ago20:10

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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! NAME: Joe Davis BREED: German Shorthair Po…

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E 201. Well, let's ask a vet! 1:44:57

12d ago1:44:57

1:44:57

Tonight we have the pleasure of chatting with our good friend, Dr. Joe Spoo, or as most people know him, the Gundogdoc. If you haven't heard our previous shows with him, check those out first. Joe is an absolute wealth of knowledge and is also one of the nicest people you'll ever shake hands with. On this show, we catch up with Joe and hear about h…

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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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260. The SRS & Setting Your Dog Up For Success 1:03:14

16d ago1:03:14

1:03:14

Lee 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 peo…

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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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GDIY Profile | Tyler Bachmann 22:15

16d ago22:15

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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! NAME: Tyler Bachman BREED: German Shorthai…

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MEMORIES FROM THE FIELD with Jim Smith | Setter Tales Podcast 49:31

18d ago49:31

49:31

Jim Smith, 80, remembers what it was like hunting in Iowa back in the 1970s-1980s. He and several friends would walk farm fields hunting pheasants, describing a time when the skies were dark with birds. Join us for some Memories From the Field! Support the Show. Please be sure to subscribe, it's free! If you can, leave a review. It goes a long way …

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Recall | Ep. 101 Tracking Principles 1:29:29

18d ago1:29:29

1:29:29

There 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 highli…

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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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Trial and Collar Wise Dogs with Ben Lepinski 1:31:51

19d ago1:31:51

1:31:51

Ben Lepinski of Lepinski K9 Services joins me to share his thoughts on avoiding equipment issues and making trial wise dogs. Ben is a high level competitor in protection sports and hobbiest retriever trainer. For a more complete bio and dive into Ben's career please go back and listen to our last episode recorded in September of '23 where we review…

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E 200. Celebrating the Lone D 38:34

19d ago38:34

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Well, here we are. We're 200 episodes into our podcast and still can't believe anyone cares to hear what Bob has to say. Thank you to those who join the show, who follow along, patreon friends, hunting buddies, training pals and more. For today's show, Bob and Kevin hang out and catch up for the last show of Bob's southern trip. We check in on trai…

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259. Faith in the Dogs 1:18:36

1M ago1:18:36

1:18:36

I'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…

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GDIY Profile | Travis Gabel 54:03

1M ago54:03

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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! NAME: Travis Gabel BREED: German Shorthair…

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258. Training Day Hangout 1:34:54

1M ago1:34:54

1:34:54

Some 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…

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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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257. Everything is a Balancing Act 1:11:09

27d ago1:11:09

1:11:09

Back 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 cl…

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Understanding Timing in Dog Training 7:45

1M ago7:45

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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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256. Thoughts on Dewclaws and a few other things 1:03:09

1M ago1:03:09

1:03:09

Veterinarian 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 …

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Wally Schalau - Tornadoes, Unlocking Potential, and Advanced Retriever Training Techniques 1:04:23

1M ago1:04:23

1:04:23

#015 Wally's seasoned insights combined with the tales of our dogs' progression from eager puppies to disciplined retrievers is a narrative that will captivate both the novice and the experienced handler. As we dissect the nuances of our training methods, you'll find yourself immersed in the complexity and dedication it takes to cultivate a gundog'…

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E 199. Trading hunting stories with Andy Wayment 1:12:25

1M ago1:12:25

1:12:25

Tonight we have the pleasure of chatting with our friend, Andy Wayment. Andy is a passionate hunter who has been chasing grouse for 25 years and sharing the woods with all sorts of dogs. Fortunately for us, Andy is also a great storyteller and has written a few books about his time spent behind his hunting dogs. We begin the show hearing about Andy…

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255. The Best Gun Dogs 1:22:27

1M ago1:22:27

1:22:27

The 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…

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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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Cornerstone Gundog Academy Member Weekend 2024 Recap 27:59

1M ago27:59

27:59

#014 Ever wondered what it takes to turn a good gundog into a great one? Strap in for a journey through Cornerstone Gundog Academy's Member Weekend in Jasper, Alabama, where the synergy between handler and retriever takes center stage. As your guide, I'll recount the excitement and invaluable lessons from group obedience workouts to the mock hunts.…

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

1M ago13:10

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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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254. Trialing with NSTRA 1:23:55

1M ago1:23:55

1:23:55

I 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: …

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First Time Hunting Dog Trainers: Overcoming Challenges | Steve and Cherie Strongman 1:24:02

1M ago1:24:02

1:24:02

Join us in today's episode as we talk with CGA Members Steve and Cherie Strongman. Steve and Cherie share the challenges they have faced as first-time retriever owners and how they have overcome those challenges and gained confidence on their retriever training journey. Want to learn more about how you can gain confidence on your retriever training…

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E 198. Old stories with Jim Ronquest 1:50:52

2M ago1:50:52

1:50:52

It was an absolute pleasure to sit down and talk dogs and hunting with Jim Ronquest. We begin the show learning about Jim, where he grew up and how he got into dogs. Then we chat about the two dogs he currently has and how they're doing with competing and hunting. As you can imagine, they're hunting machines. The next section is my favorite part of…

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253. Find The Right Balance In Your Training 1:30:54

2M ago1:30:54

1:30:54

Its 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 …

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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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Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation with Ross Baxter | Setter Tales Podcast 53:08

2M ago53:08

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Ross Baxter takes time to discuss the finer points of the 501c Non-Profit Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation. The foundation protects and restores Iowa's land, water and wildlife while always looking for more people and ways to preserve habitat for the public! Website - https://www.inhf.org/ Website - https://www.iowalandoptions.org/ Facebook - https…

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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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Recall | Ep. 85 The Dog Nose Best 39:53

2M ago39:53

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There 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 highli…

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Advanced Concepts and Techniques for Finishing Pointing Dogs 38:58

2M ago38:58

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Grayson muses on concepts and techniques for pointing dog finished work. Listen closely for the sidebar on selection and the talent/temperament balance. Notes avaialable at: https://losthighwaykennels.com/ Visit my sponsor: https://www.uglydoghunting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Noah Ramsey: Family Bonds, Seasonal Hunts, and Training Our Trusty Retrievers 23:48

2M ago23:48

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#013 Spring's arrival always brings back memories of cool mornings turned warm, as my son Noah and I tread softly through the awakening woods, our retrievers eager at our heels. It's a time of transition, from the quiet end of waterfowl season to the lively beginnings of summer training, and no one embraces this change more than Noah. He reminds us…

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