Best Ruffed Grouse Podcasts (2024)

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12. William Bailey - A Conversation Between Brothers Including Empty Dog Collars, Intentionality, Faith, Becoming a Gentleman, and The Wildrose Way. 1:55:52

3h ago1:55:52

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William Bailey is a Texan, a hunter, and a proud owner of a Labrador from Wild Rose Kennel. This conversation is a perfect example of how conversations between friends happen when hunting together. This conversation ranges from losing dogs, choosing joy, William's experience with adopting the Wild Rose Way, leaning into faith and friendship, and mu…

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Scott Kaminski, AKA Grouse Bum talking about grouse camp. 59:54

1d ago59:54

59:54

Scott was nominated by a mutual friend Dave to talk with me about grouse camp and all the usual topics. It went exactly as expected. Thank you to our sponsors Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs aspenthicketgrousedogs.com Pine Hill Gun Dogs phkscllc@gmail.com Second Chance Bird dogs Field Armor fieldarmorusa.com Collar Clinic collarclinic.com Wild Card Outfi…

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11. Rob Seilheimer - Pollinators, A Brittany Pup, And The Power of Bird Camp. 1:23:13

7d ago1:23:13

1:23:13

Rob Seilheimer works in fundraising with the Monarch Joint Venture, a non-profit coalition rooted in getting more pollinators and more quality bird habitat on the landscape. Rob and Mike discuss Rob's new brittany pup, Tag, and how adding a bird dog to the mix changes things, finding friends to share hunting camp with and making attendance a priori…

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10. Nick Larson - On Learning The Differences in His Bird Dogs, Leaning Into Curiosity, Podcasting, and Working with The Upland Gun Company. 1:41:56

14d ago1:41:56

1:41:56

Nick Larson is the host of the longstanding Birdshot Podcast and also works with Upland Gun Company. In this episode we cover an incredible range of topics including his advice for hosting a podcast, learning the differences between his two setters, the importance of mentorship in dog training and hunting, and much much more. This episode is brough…

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9. Emy Marier - On Reactivating Her Father Into Bird Hunting, NAHRA, and The Adventure of Exploring Public Land. 1:34:56

21d ago1:34:56

1:34:56

Emy Marier is an outdoorswoman who brings her both her nature for analytics and her sense of adventure to everything she does. We discussed her experience in NAHRA, including finding her tribe, the importance of treating a dog fairly in training, and the experience of adding a second dog with a lot more drive. We also discuss her love of 'Prairie R…

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The Downton Day adventure at Green Acres Sportsman's Club 1:24:37

21d ago1:24:37

1:24:37

Ryan Doughty from A Break in the Action Podcast joins me along with some event day guests. Ryan organized a simulated driven clays day and I joined him as a fan participant. I know you'll enjoy Keith Coyle and some of the guns giving their thoughts while in the moment at the post shoot dinner. Find details about a Downton Day at https://www.huntgre…

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8. Angie Coenen - Following Her Dad Afield, The Keys to Training and Testing With Her Spouse, and a Decade of Breeding German Shorthairs. 1:16:47

28d ago1:16:47

1:16:47

Angie Coenen runs Hurricane Kennel with her husband, Paul in Southwestern Wisconsin. We discuss how she got her start following her dad through the pheasant fields of Iowa, how she fell into NAVHDA (now serving in a multitude of roles), her journey breeding top notch German Shorthairs, including the hardship that comes with breeding over a decade, …

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7. Travis Frank - Focusing on the Process of Building a Bird Dog, Storytelling Through Television, and the Importance of Mentorship in Training 1:31:53

1M ago1:31:53

1:31:53

Travis Frank is the host of The Flush TV Show and Podcast. We discuss his journey bringing home a fire breathing bird dog, Daisy, and learning to work together. He also shares the experience of having Daisy stolen out of his front yard, how he tells stories through television, and the importance of having a mentor in dog training. This episode is b…

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Scott Townsend, getting into NSTRA and playing the game. 58:27

1M ago58:27

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Scott and I have a NSTRA oriented conversation. A great rules brief and handler tips for bettering your score and bird dog. Thank you to our sponsors Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs aspenthicketgrousedogs.com Pine Hill Gun Dogs phkscllc@gmail.com Second Chance Bird dogs Field Armor fieldarmorusa.com Collar Clinic collarclinic.com Wild Card Outfitters and…

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6. Logan Weiss - Developing Mindset for Dog Training, Having Patience for a Dog to Develop, and the Toughest of Decisions. 1:11:11

1M ago1:11:11

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Logan Weiss is an adult on-set bird hunter whose first dog, Sage, helped him fall in love with dog training and chasing wild birds in wild places. Logan walks us through applying his high level athlete mindset to training and hunting and shares why the Garmin Sport Pro is his favorite e-collar for beginning bird dog trainers. Logan also discusses t…

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5. Nina Hoekstra - On The Power of Solo Travel, Faith in the Outdoors, and Taking the Leap Into Outdoor Media 1:35:05

2M ago1:35:05

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We sit down with Nina Hoekstra to discuss her transition from the deer stand to the uplands, strengthening her faith in the outdoors, the power of solo hunting trips (and some pointers along the way), and how she took the leap from her nursing career to build a business in outdoor media. You can follow along her journey on her IG handle - @in.ninas…

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4. Christy Langston - On Authenticity, Nature vs. Nurture & Better Bird Dog Photography 1:07:45

2M ago1:07:45

1:07:45

Christy Langton operates Spring River Kennel from her farm in Southwestern Missouri. Expect to learn the importance of mentorship in training and breeding bird dogs, being comfortable and authentic with your goals, owning a dog's strengths and weaknesses, and how to level up the photos of your dog afield. This episode is brought to you by Ugly Dog …

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Todd Agnew, spaniels, grouse camp for handlers, and a little flushing dog training theory. 1:06:01

2M ago1:06:01

1:06:01

Todd Agnew and Craney Hill Kennel are a big presence in the Spaniel world. I'm glad to have him on the podcast talking about the handlers and experiences beyond the usual training topics. This conversation would be a great fit in camp lounging around the dinner table. Thank you to our sponsors Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs aspenthicketgrousedogs.com Pi…

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3. Jake Hanson - The Spirit of Generosity 1:50:44

2M ago1:50:44

1:50:44

Mike sits down with Jake Hanson, the Development Director for Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever to discuss conservation, philanthropy, long distance bird hunting road trips and the highs and lows along the way. They also discuss Jake's origin story into bird dogs and bird hunting, making the decision to use a professional trainer, and how adding …

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2. Des Stormont - Paying Bird Dog Tuition 1:23:50

2M ago1:23:50

1:23:50

In our first interview style episode, Mike sits down with friend, fellow NAVHDA Judge, trainer, and mom-extraordinaire, Des Stormont, to learn about her journey. This episode covers learning from mistakes (Bird Dog Tuition as she calls it), working through the weight of expectation when training for a test, and adding a toddler into training, testi…

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Episode 1 - Introducing the Ugly Dog Podcast! 48:58

2M ago48:58

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Episode one is finally here! Our host, Mike Neiduski, sits down to share who he is, how he came to run Ugly Dog Hunting Co., his origin story with bird dogs, and what listeners can expect in future episodes. He also addresses a handful of customer questions including essentials for a started dog, the nuance of breed hunting styles, what drive's Mik…

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Clearcut Kennels, grouse and Gordons 1:09:36

2M ago1:09:36

1:09:36

Dean has 40 years of grouse and Gordon Setters behind him and we had a good ole' grouse camp style conversation. clearcutkennel.com Thank you to our sponsors Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs aspenthicketgrousedogs.com Pine Hill Gun Dogs phkscllc@gmail.com Second Chance Bird dogs Field Armor fieldarmorusa.com Collar Clinic collarclinic.com Wild Card Outfit…

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Ben Beaman, What's new for Michigan Pheasants Forever 59:38

3M ago59:38

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I had Ben on the podcast 2 years ago and it was time to catch up and talk birds, habitat, and what PF is working on next. There is some good news for pheasants, bird hunters, sharptails, and woodcock? Thank you to our sponsors Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs aspenthicketgrousedogs.com Pine Hill Gun Dogs phkscllc@gmail.com Second Chance Bird dogs Field Ar…

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The SASSS Classic. 59:45

3M ago59:45

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A bit of fun from the Society of the American Side by Side Shotgun Spring Classic. This is the second year that I've issued the Axis Challenge to raise money for habitat. It's a 5 dollar gentleman's bet based on a number of scores throughout the days shooting. I was easily beaten by every taker of my challenge. I picked up the microphones after tha…

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Darryl James, Game cooking tips and storytelling. 1:49:50

4M ago1:49:50

1:49:50

Darryl and I could talk for far longer than we did. This is a long episode and covers a lot of ground. Follow Darryl at chefknife_corkscrew on Instagram or look him up Chef's Knife & Cork Screw L.L.C. Thank you to our sponsors Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs aspenthicketgrousedogs.com Pine Hill Gun Dogs phkscllc@gmail.com Second Chance Bird dogs Field Ar…

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Iowa Pheasants 51:22

4M ago51:22

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Several 2023 pheasant hunts in Iowa. Chaos and Maybe both got limits. Lots of birds! We even shot a few sharptails in Montana.By Randy Shepard

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Dennis Stachewicz, Making a grouse dog with Uncle Grouse. 1:43:40

4M ago1:43:40

1:43:40

Dennis Stachewicz joins me outlining his method for puppy introductions and grouse dog development. Thank you to our sponsors Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs aspenthicketgrousedogs.com Pine Hill Gun Dogs phkscllc@gmail.com Second Chance Bird dogs Field Armor fieldarmorusa.com Collar Clinic collarclinic.com Wild Card Outfitters and Guide Service wildcardo…

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Steve Ireland, Tips and commentary about shot shell reloading. 1:32:50

5M ago1:32:50

1:32:50

Steve has been loading shells for decades and loves the shotgun sports. We had a great conversation about some of the practices we've learned over the years. Thank you to our sponsors Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs aspenthicketgrousedogs.com Pine Hill Gun Dogs phkscllc@gmail.com Second Chance Bird dogs Field Armor fieldarmorusa.com Collar Clinic collarc…

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Bruce Minard, grouse dogs and grouse trials. 1:07:09

5M ago1:07:09

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Bruce and I could have talked for a very long time but this episode will have to suffice for now. This conversation touches on grouse trials and grouse dog traits in general. Bruce and his son operate Hi Five Kennels &Gamebirds and Grouse Ridge Guide Service at hifivekennels.com Thank you to our sponsors Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs aspenthicketgrouse…

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Pheasnt & Sharptails South Dakota 2023 47:58

5M ago47:58

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Seven days hunting pheasants and sharptails in South Dakota with Maybe and Chaos. The dogs were too clownish to compliment, but with my expectations, they did just fine. We even took a couple of combo limits of grouse and pheasants. I threw in a short story about a ruffed grouse hunting mishap that I hope won't cause you to question my sanity.…

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Joe Bowles, this is all about shotguns and ways to get better with them. 1:28:18

5M ago1:28:18

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This episode wanders all over the shotgun topic. Fit, handling, ammo selection, practice, and what's simply all in our heads. Joe owns and operates TronSpace Stockworks tronspace.com and is also a certified clays instructor. Thank you to our sponsors Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs aspenthicketgrousedogs.com Pine Hill Gun Dogs phkscllc@gmail.com Second C…

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SEASON 5 UPDATE 5:11

5M ago5:11

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SEASON 5 Is now started and I'm excited about some of the guest ideas already in the works. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/birdcamp/support

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Nic De Castro, LandTrust, and the changing opportunities on private land 1:38:27

8M ago1:38:27

1:38:27

This isn't your typical grouse and woodcock episode. If you have wanted to travel for hunting opportunities further abroad LandTrust may be an option to try. Nic and I highlight how his company can help you enjoy your days afield and some of the changing trends in private land access. I hope you find the conversation as thought provoking as I did. …

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A roundtable with the Grumpy Old Constitutionalist grouse camp. 1:08:15

8M ago1:08:15

1:08:15

Dennis, Dave, Perry, and myself took most of a week to pursue grouse and enjoy conversation. We took a little time before departing to discuss the week and sum up a few of our thoughts. Thank you to our sponsors Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs aspenthicketgrousedogs.com Pine Hill Gun Dogs phkscllc@gmail.com Second Chance Bird dogs Field Armor fieldarmoru…

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Idaho 2023 Huns & Sharp Tails 45:21

8M ago45:21

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Chaos & Maybe Exploring Idaho for next trip from Thanksgiving to Christmas. Took a couple of newbies on sharp tail hunts (lots of birds!) and looked for better partridge hills than I've hunted in the past. Both dogs earned Story Bands for 1st Idaho Sharptail and 1st Daily Bag Limit of Idaho Sharptails. Spent most of this fall in South Dakota for ph…

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A BirdCamp editorial and Nate Donley. 51:03

8M ago51:03

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An unusual solo start to this episode and a guest joining me later on. I start by addressing the reason why we don't hunt covers at the same time and Nate reflects on some of the benefits of camp. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/birdcamp/support

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Landon Foster, A growing grouse hunter and the camp experiences. 1:19:15

9M ago1:19:15

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I found Landon on social media in a group called Michigan Grouse Camps. Having only hunted birds for 5 years, he offered a different perspective from the long years many more hunters have. Thank you to our sponsors Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs aspenthicketgrousedogs.com Pine Hill Gun Dogs phkscllc@gmail.com Second Chance Bird dogs Field Armor fieldarm…

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Larry Partridge, its all about the forestry. 1:42:43

9M ago1:42:43

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Larry is the new guy at RGS in Michigan and is the forestry coordinator. We spend a lot of time on the many ways to manage a forest and then devolve into a bunch of nerd stuff. Thank you to our sponsors Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs aspenthicketgrousedogs.com Pine Hill Gun Dogs phkscllc@gmail.com Second Chance Bird dogs Field Armor fieldarmorusa.com Co…

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Scott Brosier, A BirdCamp chat and my lesson packed walk. 1:26:51

10M ago1:26:51

1:26:51

Scott owns and operates Pine Hill Gun Dogs and we just chat about what we've been doing as the season opens. I also get into a lesson filled walk around a field I had last season. Thanks to our sponsors and patrons as well. Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs aspenthicketgrousedogs.com Pine Hill Gun Dogs phkscllc@gmail.com Second Chance Bird dogs Field Armor…

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Ryan Doughty, grouse guns, shooting, and would you take a Boss shotgun hunting. 1:15:51

11M ago1:15:51

1:15:51

Ryan hosts a podcast called A Break In The Action. We could easily burn 4 hours talking guns and shooting but we kept it brief this time. Thank you to our sponsors Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs aspenthicketgrousedogs.com Pine Hill Gun Dogs phkscllc@gmail.com Second Chance Bird dogs Field Armor fieldarmorusa.com Collar Clinic collarclinic.com --- Suppor…

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Kevin Stewart, Gladwin trials, hunting, and other conversation 58:15

11M ago58:15

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Kevin and I talk about running dogs in wild bird trials and the differences between hunting and trials. Of course we wander off topic a lot and simply talk dogs, birds, and a Grouse Camp event held at Alibi Hall on August 19, 2023. Thank you to our sponsors Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs aspenthicketgrousedogs.com Pine Hill Gun Dogs phkscllc@gmail.com S…

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Andy Cullen, Spaniel Seminar pt2 33:51

12M ago33:51

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Andy Cullen and Todd Stelzer of Whiskey River Gundogs sat down and I bounced thoughts about the weekend and dog handling off each of them. Thank you to our sponsors Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs aspenthicketgrousedogs.com Pine Hill Gun Dogs phkscllc@gmail.com Second Chance Bird dogs Field Armor fieldarmorusa.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcas…

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Andy Cullen, Spaniel Seminar part 1 1:06:19

12M ago1:06:19

1:06:19

Andy graciously gave up some of his interaction time to record 2 parts for BirdCamp. It was a long hot weekend well spent. Thank you to our sponsors Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs aspenthicketgrousedogs.com Pine Hill Gun Dogs phkscllc@gmail.com Second Chance Bird dogs Field Armor fieldarmorusa.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com…

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Upland gear with Adam Wilson 1:23:46

1y ago1:23:46

1:23:46

Adam is a fellow Michigan hunter and we get down to business early about what gear we like, don't use, saved up for, and will give away for free. Feel free to contact the podcast through mi.birdcamp@gmail.com on IG @birdcamppod on FB at BirdCamp --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/birdcamp/support…

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David Weaver, Freezer Cleanout 1:40:30

1y ago1:40:30

1:40:30

This is a wandering conversation all about food. Dave and I had trouble staying on task and it turned out just fine. Get ready for recipe ideas, cooking concepts, favorite herbs, and what not to serve royalty. Thank you to out sponsors Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs aspenthicketgrousedogs.com Pine Hill Gun Dogs phkscllc@gmail.com Second Chance Bird dogs…

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Dennis Stachewicz, the elements of effective grouse hunting. 1:32:11

1y ago1:32:11

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This episode builds on others that get you into the right cover. We pick up the conversation with what to keep in mind once you're in that prime cover. We cover 4 different styles of hunt and what makes each effective along with a few ways we cost ourselves opportunities. This episode also introduces our first 2 sponsors of the podcast. Aspen Thick…

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Critter's Double Limit of Pheasants, N&S Dakotas 23:24

1y ago23:24

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I can't say too much good about "Critter". She hunted the tail end of the southern Minnesota/Iowa ruffed grouse years, the best Kansas and Nebraska pheasant years, and a half dozen Dakota years. This hunt was a seat of my pants exploration into northern South Dakota. I was looking for a new area for pheasants and sharptails, and we found it. The st…

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Chris Postma, 3D Gundog Training and upland retrievers 1:54:21

1y ago1:54:21

1:54:21

I've known Chris a while through our home club of Great Lakes HRC. Once we were settled in, the conversation really going and we covered much of the basics of hunting uplands with a retriever. I hope you enjoy the episode and feel free to contact the podcast at mi.birdcamp@gmail.com or on FaceBook BirdCamp or Instagram @BirdCampPod --- Support this…

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Glen Blackwood, an RGS update and a lot about books and reading. 1:36:57

1y ago1:36:57

1:36:57

Glen and I started out with the birds and a update about recent RGS activity here in the Great Lakes region. We talked a bit about a couple of upland literature men that have recently passed away and then fell down the book loving rabbit hole. It was a pleasure to have him in the study. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s…

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Miss Bodet and Pheasants - Iowa, Minnesota & South Dakota 36:59

1y ago36:59

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Miss Bodet, took 3-roosters in Iowa & 2 in Minnesota in the same day on public land. Then on another trip I knocked on doors in South Dakota and shot limits of pheasants for 6 days, without paying a fee. Bo was only a couple years old on these hunts.By Randy Shepard

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Channing Will, a reminisce about the family grouse camp and the family gun shop. 1:10:47

1y ago1:10:47

1:10:47

Channing and I talk about the family's camp and history around Wills Gun Shop in the N.E. lower peninsula of Michigan and dig into some of the gunsmith trade as well. As always please Like, Share, Rate, Review, and tell a friend about BirdCamp. Contact the podcast through these platforms: Mi.BirdCamp@gmail.com BirdCampPod on Instagram BIrdCamp in F…

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RUFFED GROUSE & PHEASANTS - Minnesota Combination Limit 25:14

1y ago25:14

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Yeah, I was a whole lot younger back then, and those two pups were pretty special dogs. Critter & Woogs as pups, hunting ruffed grouse in southeast Minnesota and pheasants in southcentral Minnesota. This was the first time that I tried to take this combination limit, instead of just hoping it would happen. There were several days over those years, …

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"Hell-Hole Roosters" - Kansas & Nebraska Double Limit of Pheasants 31:09

1y ago31:09

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I was fortunate to have hunted Kansas and Nebraska when both states had a lot of pheasants. At that time, and for decades to come, I believed this hunt was the epitome of pheasant hunting. I only surpassed this day one time, on a hunt most of you have listened to in an earlier episode. Back in 1981, with two young dogs, Critter, a female, liver & w…

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S4 EP6 Joel Penkala, host of the Gun Room Podcast. 1:49:35

1+ y ago1:49:35

1:49:35

Joel and I talk about the opportunities in New Jersey where he resides and a lot about bird guns. Enjoy the episode. Feedback is appreciated at Mi.BirdCamp@gmail.com or on FB at BirdCamp or lastly on IG @BirdCampPod Also consider becoming a Patreon supporter as I begin upgrade shopping for microphones. https://www.patreon.com/BirdCamp --- Support t…

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Prairie Chicken & Turkey Combo 44:48

1+ y ago44:48

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Follow along on a dogless prairie chicken hunt in Nebraska. This was early in a 5 day prairie chicken hunt in Nebraska and South Dakota. It was my first attempt at a combo of 3 chickens and a fall turkey. The previous "Double Limit of Prairie Chickens" episode, was two days after this hunt. If these two episodes don't convince you to get after prai…

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