Best Project Upland Podcasts (2024)

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English Springer Spaniel: Breed Characteristics, Abilities, and History 13:06

4h ago13:06

13:06

My first-ever interaction with an English Springer Spaniel was when my wife, Emily, brought one home. When considering which dog breed our first hunting dog should be, we ultimately landed on the one with which Emily was most familiar. She grew up with Springers, and consequently, that is where we landed. At that time, we weren’t aware of the diffe…

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How are EU projects supporting climate action across Europe? 58:49

1h ago58:49

58:49

Niamh Barry & John Greaney, ClimateSmart Advisors, Teagasc, joined Tom O’Dwyer, Head of the Signpost Programme, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to discuss how are EU projects supporting climate action across Europe? A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Méabh O’…

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A Quick Update on HDC 17:17

7h ago17:17

17:17

Don't adjust your sets - we are back with a brief update on all things HDC! We've been getting lots of questions about the podcast, the magazine, and what other projects we have in the works. Craig and Jennifer are here to answer those questions and let you know what's in the pipeline for Hunting Dog Confidential!…

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How to Correctly Command Your Dog 11:47

2h ago11:47

11:47

“Where were you last night?” These words strike fear in nearly all adolescent children. Is the parent simply curious? Was it an ambivalent conversation starter or a knowing and accusatory set up? The answer always lies within the subtle tones, expression, and body language of the parent. The same is true when thinking about the delivery of a comman…

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Introduction to Force Fetch for Pointing Dogs 13:33

3d ago13:33

13:33

It’s not quite U.S. domestic politics or dog food, but raise the topic of “force fetch” or its euphemism, “trained retrieve,” and you’ll quickly discover that pointing dog folks have lots of feelings about it. You’ll generally find four camps: a camp of those who say they don’t need it because they don’t need their dog to retrieve but only help the…

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E 206. "7 Minutes" with Uncle Bob 8:53

2h ago8:53

8:53

Alright, so we're trying something new here, so please send us some feedback whether you like it or not. We're going to try doing our usual show in a longer format and sprinkle in (ideally weekly) a short episode that's < 10 minutes long answering questions about drills, problems, pro tips, etc. Think of it as a little chit chat between you and Bob…

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What Is An English “Best Gun?” 8:46

5h ago8:46

8:46

Having dealt with so-called “fine” firearms for decades, the question “What exactly is a ‘best gun?’” comes up a lot. Explaining what a best gun is can be challenging because it’s more of a concept or ethos to building a gun, not something that follows a set of rules or criteria. As such, the term is used quite liberally, especially when it comes t…

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Solving Separation Anxiety Issues with Dogs 8:20

5d ago8:20

8:20

As each year passes, some of us find enough time to raise and finish our dream upland dog. It is an amazing opportunity to have your dog at the ready, all day long, just begging to be educated. Extra time, whether due to retirement or working from home, has inspired many of us to get out there every day and mold our pup into the finest hunting mach…

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Update on feed additives to reduce methane emissions 1:00:35

40m ago1:00:35

1:00:35

Dr. Hazel Costigan & Dr. Laurence Shalloo, Teagasc, joined Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to give an update on feed additives to reduce methane emissions. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s S…

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The Extinct California Wild Turkey: Meleagris Californica 11:52

2d ago11:52

11:52

Depending on where in the world you’re hunting turkeys, you may be fortunate to see other remarkable wildlife while you sit and hammer on your box or slate call. You may even have one or two curious predatory critters come into your calls, hoping for an easy meal. For many modern turkey species, their main predators are owls, coyotes, and cougars. …

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E 205. The First Lite Fellas 1:37:22

2d ago1:37:22

1:37:22

Today's show is a real treat because we had the pleasure of hanging out with some of the guys from First Lite, Michael Rietveld and Cody Dinsmoor. These two fellas were a ton of fun to have a beer with and talk dogs. First we dig into how these guys got into the outdoor space and how they got into hunting alongside dogs. We trade a few hunting stor…

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Net zero carbon emissions 58:53

3d ago58:53

58:53

David Dolan, Nuffield Scholar and farmer, joined Eddie Burgess, Teagasc Specialist with the Agricultural Catchments Programme, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to discuss net zero carbon emissions: challenges and opportunities for farmers and co-ops. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was…

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Weaving Whoa Training Into Our Daily Routines 9:35

6d ago9:35

9:35

If I were to ask you to honestly explain to me your expectations of whoa, what would your answer look like? Would you be okay with the three or four step California roll type whoa, utilizing more than a few commands while throwing in a few choice expletives? You know, the kind of whoa where you turn red while the dog sighs and rolls its eyes at you…

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E 204. Hunting hard with Shaundi Campbell 43:32

8d ago43:32

43:32

Today's episode is pretty special and we're happy to share our conversation with Shaundi Campbell from Browning. Shaundi is one of the coolest people you'll ever meet and spends her time chasing all sorts of animals. We kick off the show learning how Shaundi got into the hunting world and her latest expedition to Patagonia where she chased some gia…

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Understanding the Stages of Steady Training a Dog 20:29

14d ago20:29

20:29

Dogs that have been trained to hold point until the handler arrives will do so partly due to it being cooperative. However, this is mostly due to the dog fearing that if it moves, the bird will fly away. Steadiness comes into play once the dog realizes the presence of its handler. Before initiating the steadiness process, you would have hopefully p…

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Sustainable Livestock, Sustainable Future with Frank Mitloehner 1:01:09

20d ago1:01:09

1:01:09

Professor Frank Mitloehner, Department of Animal Science, University of California, joined Pat Murphy, Teagasc’s Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to discuss ‘Sustainable Livestock, Sustainable Future: Why we need a toolkit of solutions to improve sustainability in Animal Agriculture’. A q…

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Where to Start in Training with a Bird Dog Puppy 11:17

12d ago11:17

11:17

You did your homework, picked the right hunting dog breed, and found the breeder who provided you with the genetic package you dreamt of. On the drive home it hits you. Have I prepared for this new puppy? Now what? How do I start? You own the equivalent of a Ferrari but are unsure how to take it for its first spin without scratching it. Too often, …

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Llewellin Setter: Characteristics, Training, and Hunting Ability 9:23

16d ago9:23

9:23

Setters are incredible dogs that offer a wide diversity of type, hunting tendencies, and coat colors. Although some may be harder or softer than others, and some pups may be slightly more hesitant to retrieve, there are two constants that remain regardless of breed or strain: their beauty and amazing companionship in the field and at home. Llewelli…

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E203. Working K9s are heroes 1:21:53

21d ago1:21:53

1:21:53

This is a pretty special episode and you'll very quickly understand why. We are very pleased to speak with Brandon Surratt, a retired police officer who spent 18 years serving his community-- most of that as a K9 Handler. As you could imagine, Brandon learned a thing or two about training dogs and working them in high pressure situations so it was …

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The Inishowen Uplands EIP: A whole farm approach to sustainable farming 58:48

19d ago58:48

58:48

John Doherty, Project Manager, and Henry O’Donnell, former Project Manager, joined Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to discuss the Inishowen Uplands EIP: A whole farm approach to sustainable farming. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the w…

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Place Training in Your Home 6:24

19d ago6:24

6:24

Sit and stay is a tall order. I don’t know about you, but this is no easy task for me or my bird dogs. Many of us are now quarantined in our homes. I’m sitting here writing this article with four very patient hunting dogs huddled up beside me awaiting anything remotely training related. And so place training is one of the things that can be accompl…

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

23d 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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Organic Farming in Ireland 58:28

24d ago58:28

58:28

Jack Nolan, Senior Inspector, DAFM, joined Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to discuss organic farming in Ireland. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Elaine Leavy. To register for future webina…

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Whoa Training on Your Home Staircase 5:32

25d 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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The ‘Buaile Bó Ballyloughane’ pilot biodiversity project 59:20

1M ago59:20

59:20

Paula Kearney, Biodiversity Officer, Galway City Council, joined Pat Murphy, Teagasc’s Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to discuss the ‘Buaile Bó Ballyloughane’ pilot biodiversity project. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagas…

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Understanding and Flagging in a Bird Dog 9:46

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

2M 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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Why Hunt With a Vintage Shotgun? 10:44

1M 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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The impact of clover along with other measures on land use and net zero emissions from Irish agriculture by 2050 59:00

1M ago59:00

59:00

Daniel Henn, PhD Student, University of Limerick & Teagasc, joined Pat Murphy, Teagasc’s Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to discuss the impact of clover along with other measures on land use and net zero emissions from Irish agriculture by 2050. A questions and answers session took place…

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

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

2M 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

1M 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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The management of grassland peats 59:27

2M ago59:27

59:27

Dr. Patrick Tuohy, Teagasc Moorepark, joined Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to discuss the management of grassland peats. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Pat Murphy. To register for future…

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Training to the Character of Your Dog 10:24

2M 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

2M 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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E 200. Celebrating the Lone D 38:34

2M ago38:34

38:34

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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The pitfalls of measuring carbon stocks from grassland soils 1:01:16

2M ago1:01:16

1:01:16

Professor Owen Fenton, Teagasc Johnstown Castle, joined Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss the pitfalls of measuring carbon stocks from grassland soils. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc…

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How to Make Homemade Maple Syrup 10:46

2M 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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Market opportunities for organic food 1:00:11

2M ago1:00:11

1:00:11

Emmet Doyle, Organic Sector Manager with Bord Bia, Dr. Brigid Little, Agricultural Inspector, Feeding Stuff Division, Department of Agriculture, and Joe Kelleher, Organic Specialist, Teagasc, joined Pat Murphy, Teagasc’s Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss market opportunities for …

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Understanding Timing in Dog Training 7:45

2M 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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E 199. Trading hunting stories with Andy Wayment 1:12:25

3M 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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Chukar Partridge – A Rugged, Nonnative Upland Bird 12:01

2M 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

2M 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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E 198. Old stories with Jim Ronquest 1:50:52

3M 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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Red Grouse Counting in the North Highlands of Scotland 15:15

3M 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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Water quality and agriculture challenges and opportunities 1:00:45

3M ago1:00:45

1:00:45

Dr. Jenny Deakin, Senior Catchment Scientist, EPA, joined Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss water quality and agriculture challenges and opportunities. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc…

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How to Use Dog Treats in Training 10:29

3M 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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E 197. Training in drive with Pat Nolan 1:27:37

3M ago1:27:37

1:27:37

Today's episode is extremely special because we get to chat with our friend, Pat Nolan, about training in drive. It's also special because you can head over to our youtube channel and WATCH this episode to see the videos Pat and Bob discuss during this episode. Aside from catching up with Pat, we chat about collar conditioning and his thoughts on "…

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The LoCAM-Dairy Project 58:08

3M ago58:08

58:08

Dr. James Humphreys, Principal Research Officer, Solohead Farm, Teagasc, joined Pat Murphy, Teagasc’s Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss lowering the carbon and ammonia footprints of pasture-based dairy production (LoCAM-dairy). A questions and answers session took place at the en…

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

3M 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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