Best TV Vest Podcasts (2023)

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Upland Nation

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Bird hunter’s vest dump! Mine, yours, and ours - the critical contents. How motion makes your dog more obedient. 41:03

5d ago41:03

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You show me yours, I'll show you mine! Our annual peek into hard-core hunting vests: configuration, contents, and advice from you and my three decades learning the hard way. If you don't have it, you'll want it. "Handle It" covers a better way to deliver hand signals, you tell us how many wild birds you shot last season, and there's a shot at $60K …

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Pheasant hunting, step-by-step; pro guide shares his secrets ... including SHUT UP and SHOOT 1:08:06

15d ago1:08:06

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My friend Al Gadoury opens his book on all things ringneck ... plus a few observations on sharptails and Huns, too. You may have seen him on a few episodes of Wingshooting USA TV, Al is a pro guide in Montana who knows of what he speaks. He'll clue us in to why sharptails won't be where they usually are and why, plus some tips on developing a young…

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Bird hunter’s notebook: public-land pheasant lessons I learned the hard way so you don’t have to 53:57

22d ago53:57

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Three decades of public-land hunting distilled down to one podcast ... yeah, I learned the hard way so you don't have to. I'll cover everything from finding it, planning and research, to hunting walk-in and public property for Phasianus colchicus, the ringnecked pheasant. From travel tips to tactics for overcrowded parking areas, habitat hints and …

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Bird hunting Mecca: a close-up look at South Dakota from where-to-go, to finding more public access 1:12:16

29d ago1:12:16

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One of my favorite states, and on most hunters' bucket list if not this season's destination ... South Dakota is the focus this week, as I recount some stories, give you some starting points, go species-by-species through the state. I'll also outline habitat types, strategies for each bird, and some helpful tips and tactics. There's also one of my …

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Pro bird dog trainer on new book, steadiness, how dogs think, puppy development ... and chukar hunting tips 1:12:07

1M ago1:12:07

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Pro trainer, chukar hunter, and author ... George DeCosta Jr. is also a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon fanatic. We'll talk puppy development, go to school on steadying a dog (hint: long before he encounters birds), and get a few chukar hunting tips too. George suggests some essential training gear and what he carries in his hunting vest that we should…

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Bird hunting’s newest target game ... an epic hunt: one state, 7 species ... find grouse here - or there 1:10:41

1M ago1:10:41

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We're getting ready for Opening Day with a big, steaming pile of useful information. First, listeners' advice on reinforcing the "whoa" command, then we shoot a new target game that simulates wild birds and is more fun than a barrel of monkeys. Dave Fiedler and Dan Pesznecker are at Mid Valley Clays and Shooting School, where we talk about Helice (…

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Labor of love: training bird dogs for their forever homes, industry insights from HIVIZ on shooting and tech 1:04:42

2M ago1:04:42

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Problem dogs and better shooting ... can you relate? This week we go back inside the industry, actually two industries: Renee Hernandez and Trevor Young of HIVIZ Sights talk about the company's founding (to help shotgunners), its recent move to Wyoming, and what's new in technology. We get some shooting help and a hint of new products coming down t…

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Outside The Tank

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Ryan Meegan (Dude Wipes) 50:50

2M ago50:50

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Shirah Benarde & Michael Bernarde (NightCap) 41:59

2M ago41:59

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Bird hunter/shooting instructor takes us to school on ruffed grouse, better shooting, his new book 1:07:00

2M ago1:07:00

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Buying a used gun, shooting grouse, gun fit, and why we're always missing ... instructor/clinician/fitter and fine gun dealer Bryan Bilinski can now add author to his resume'. The proprietor of FieldSport Ltd. has 35 years of experience messing with guns, dogs, and birds, and teaches hundreds of hunters to shoot better every year in his wingshootin…

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Dr. Rob Yonover (See Rescue Streamer) 59:55

2M ago59:55

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Don Halpern (LocTote) 38:45

2M ago38:45

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Paul Mott (Coyote Vest) 36:05

2M ago36:05

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Chukar and quail hunting, product design, industry insights ... and how you feel about trash! 1:16:50

2M ago1:16:50

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Bird hunting industry insider, product designer and passionate hunter Matt Davis offers tips on chukar and Mearn's quail hunting from habitat to strategy, tactics to hints. He then outlines the thought behind his flagship product, the Final Rise strap vest, innovations and features. We learn about new products from the company as well. "Handle It" …

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Outside The Tank

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Steven Markley (Reely Hooked) 38:51

2M ago38:51

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Seneca Hampton (Hampton Adams) 51:15

2M ago51:15

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Jason Burns (Fidgetland) 48:33

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Upland Nation

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Pro trainer: why a pen is your best training tool, and use a femur bone to teach retrieving 1:19:17

2M ago1:19:17

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Pro spaniel trainer Todd Agnew of Craney Hill Kennels answers questions about cockers and Springers, Labs, and puppy training. We do a deep dive into how dogs think and why we ought to think about that, a foundation for retrieving training, and how to break commands into manageable pieces and why. In addition to a few hunting tips, he'll outline th…

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Outside The Tank

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Ian Lyman (Validated) 53:10

2M ago53:10

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Tyler Peoples (Peoples Design) 39:21

3M ago39:21

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Dan Stelmach (Changed) 50:51

3M ago50:51

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Chukars, pups, steadiness and retrieving - pro shares insider tips 1:10:25

3M ago1:10:25

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Jeff Funke of Three Devils Kennel is my friend, breeder of my last three wires, avid chukar hunter, trainer and hunt test judge. His wisdom runs broad and deep, and we'll cover as much as we can in an hour. We'll talk training retrieves and steadiness, how genetics should guide a puppy purchase or breeding program, best conditioning activities for …

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Outside The Tank

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Junea Rocha (Brazi Bites) 42:08

3M ago42:08

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Join Tom & Joe as they interview Junea Rocha with Brazi Bites who was on Season 7, of Shark Tank. If you are an entrepreneur who wants to grow your business faster (or mentor entrepreneurs in growth mode), check out www.growth10.com! And if you like the show, make sure to hit “Subscribe”, give us a 5-star rating and tell your friends… we appreciate…

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Upland Nation

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Bird hunter & shotgun coach’s tutorials on crossers, low flyers and sight picture, what you wear and the paws that refreshes 1:07:25

3M ago1:07:25

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If you don't bag more birds this season as a result of his teaching, you might wanna take up golf. Don Currie is a bird hunter, head instructor for the National Sporting Clays Association, author, DVD producer, gun fitter and shooting coach. His insights into everything from shooting stance, to mount, to sight picture are gold. We focus on the bird…

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Bird dog trainer Tom Dokken on drones, that bumper’s origin story, flushing dogs in the uplands plus tips for every human carrying a shotgun 1:05:29

3M ago1:05:29

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The joy of a first hunt with a young dog - that moment when the light bulb flickers on for the first time. Drones, the origins of his legendary Dead Fowl Trainer, training the human after training the dog ... we'll cover it all in this extensive interview with notable hunting dog trainer Tom Dokken. From getting the most from flushing breeds in the…

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The definitive bird dog ”tailgate exam” ... your gnarliest cover ... what’s in your truck? 42:36

3M ago42:36

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Train now for the drill that could add days or weeks to your hunting season ... by keeping your dog healthy and in one piece! We'll go from tail tip to toes to top line with techniques that will find and fix most anything that happened to your dog in the field. Poke into ears and eyes, and get the bad stuff out. Then, you reminisce on the nightmari…

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Bird hunter, mentor, chukar fanatic talks new hunter recruitment, chukar strategy & tactics 49:55

4M ago49:55

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Chukar hunter, mentor, and my good friend Eric Thompson joins us from the floor of Pheasant Fest to talk about his effort to recruit and motivate new hunters, Hardwired Outdoors . Then, it's all about chukar hunting: habitat, bird behavior, strategy and tactics, and how to find - and shoot at - the "devil bird." We'll look at how many of you have u…

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Bird dogs and hounds - common ground for training and care ... and is there room for non-toxic shot in your vest? 48:27

4M ago48:27

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Slat mills, epsom salts and other stuff we should know about, courtesy of bird hunter, competitive houndsman and dog food rep Josh Michaelis. You'll be surprised at how many training tips, nutrition, first aid and dog care knowledge is relevant and transferable from coonhounds to the bird dog world. Hannah Leonard is with Sporting Lead Free, an org…

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Bird hunting tips from listeners - wisdom, humor, practicality and philosophy, 10 words at a time 1:02:17

4M ago1:02:17

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You are the stars of this episode as I share the dozens of bird hunting tips you provided on social media when I asked for your hard-earned advice. From developing puppies to shutting the heck up, and everything in between, there are hundreds of years' experience in these hacks and helps. You'll learn, laugh and love some of the stories and suggest…

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Bird hunting gear gurus share the good stuff and what’s in the pipeline, how to wear a strap vest and new technologies 1:05:03

4M ago1:05:03

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Gear geeks unite! We go deep into the machinations of a legacy company and an upstart for insights into vests, apparel, and more. Russ Jones of Browning Apparel will showcase some of their newest gear, take us to school on everything from what "denier" means to the engineering behind their strap vest, plus talk about some of the newest technology i…

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Who’s your (conservation) daddy? Bird hunter, TRCP CEO talks shaking up guv’ment on our behalf 39:57

4M ago39:57

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Whit Fosburgh of the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership joins me from the floor of Pheasant Fest with insights into his organization, how they help us get more and better access to hunting ground, and gives us an insider look at government. It's a dirty job, but his group is in there fighting for us daily. We go way back to the early days,…

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Bird dog training couple: helping and preventing gun shy dogs, fly vs. ladybug, why the eyes have it, and using a sundial 58:53

5M ago58:53

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I'd originally reached out at the suggestion of a listener who thought Jon and Jessica Hann of Perfection Kennels could answer every imaginable question about gunshy dogs and how to prevent or cure them. Sure enough, they'll be addressing that issue in depth. But as hunters themselves and successful field trialers they have a lot more to offer. Fro…

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Upland Nation

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Bird hunters’ shooting lessons - what other folks have taught me (and now, you) 35:21

5M ago35:21

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Do as I say, not as I do on TV! Who doesn't want to shoot better? Here are 15 tips I've picked up and written down from people who outshoot me. Instructors, hunting buddies, random actors at the tavern ... all have something of value to share with you - and it won't hurt if I review them again. And again. From foot position when approaching a point…

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Two Crime Writers And A Microphone

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Season One - Episode Five - In Conversation with Stuart Neville 2:01:38

5M ago2:01:38

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Stuart Neville joins Luca Veste to talk about his life and career to date, as we try to answer the question "How did you get here?" Stuart talks about his early days growing up in a small town in Northern Ireland, becoming passionate about storytelling at a young age, and how music became an important part of his life. His jobs before writing, befo…

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Bird dog training family offers two generations-worth of wisdom ... would you ”pay to play?” 1:01:13

5M ago1:01:13

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We're back on the floor of Pheasant Fest and we need a lot of room for the four members of the Carter family of Merrymeeting Kennels of Brunswick, Maine. Blaine, Patti, Jason and Missy are versatile dog trainers and breeders - you've seen most of them with us on quail hunts on Wingshooting USA TV - and have a wealth of wisdom and experience to shar…

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Two Crime Writers And A Microphone

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Season One - Episode Four - In Conversation with Doug Johnstone 2:00:03

5M ago2:00:03

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Doug Johnstone joins Luca Veste to talk about his life and career to date, as we try to answer the question "How did you get here?" Doug talks about his early days growing up in a small town, going to university to study physics, being a member of various bands, before becoming a journalist. How his love of writing started and how he became a write…

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Upland Nation

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Shotgun industry insider Tim Frampton on supply chain, innovation, new products, shooting and hunting tips 52:08

5M ago52:08

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Browning's shotgun product development manager Tim Frampton offers a rare peek into the history and operations of the pioneering firearms company. From humble beginnings to innovations including the 1911 pistol and BAR, "Sweet 16," to Citori, Tim will take us around the world to Browning facilities in Europe, Asia and the U.S. He'll hint at new pro…

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Two Crime Writers And A Microphone

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Season One - Episode Three - In Conversation with SJI (Susi) Holliday 1:19:21

6M ago1:19:21

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SJI (Susi) Holliday joins Luca Veste to talk about her life and career to date, as we try to answer the question "How did you get here?" Susi talks about her early days in a small town outside of Edinburgh, her life as the daughter of a newsagent, reading novels taken from the shelves of that shop, and going to university. Studying science, rather …

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Upland Nation

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Pro bird dog training couple goes deep, shares wisdom: Ronnie Smith & Susanna Love 44:52

6M ago44:52

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Joining us from the floor of Pheasant Fest: Bird dog training royalty, Ronnie Jr. & Susanna are carrying on the legacy of Ronnie's dad Ronnie Sr. and his uncle, Delmar and their famous methods, refined for the 21st century. The husband-wife team offer insights on everything from gun sensitivity to puppy development, steadiness to getting a dog into…

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Season One - Episode Two - In Conversation with CL Taylor 1:33:42

6M ago1:33:42

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CL (Cally) Taylor joins Luca Veste to talk about her life and career to date, as we try to answer the question "How did you get here?" Cally talks about her early days moving around the country, her life in boarding school, university in Newcastle and moving to London and Brighton. Her early jobs, before moving forwards in her journey to be one of …

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Upland Nation

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Bird hunting pro & Pheasants Forever magazine editor Tom Carpenter shares tips, advice, wisdom 55:15

6M ago55:15

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We're back on the floor at Pheasant Fest, talking with the editor of Pheasants Forever's magazine, Tom Carpenter. Tom will explain how and why he chooses the stories he does. Then we get deep in the cattails talking about his own hunting calendar, and he offers tips on hunting and dogs garnered from his decades in the field. The Road Trip feature r…

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Two Crime Writers And A Microphone

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Season One - Episode One - In Conversation with Mark Billingham 1:24:57

6M ago1:24:57

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Mark Billingham joins Luca Veste to talk about his life and career to date, as we try to answer the question "How did you get here?" Mark talks about his early days in Birmingham, moving to London to be an actor, his TV writing career, and his journey to being one of the finest authors of British crime fiction today. Subscribe now so you never miss…

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Helping bird hunters find more ground: BHA exec’s practical tips and legislative agenda 42:48

6M ago42:48

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Fighting for access to publicly-owned hunting and fishing ground ... that's the mission of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, and their CEO Land Tawney joined me on the floor of Pheasant Fest to explain how they're doing it. Spoiler alert: beer is often involved in the planning and fellowship process. From on-the-ground projects to legislative effort…

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Pheasant Fest continues: E-collar guru shares hard-won wisdom and some clever uses 53:46

6M ago53:46

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E-collar guru Pete Fisher of Dogtra joins us from the floor of Pheasant Fest, covering a number of topics from innovative uses for all of a training collar's capabilities including some you may not have thought of ... when to stow the handheld, what a collar's stimulation should be used for, and of course, he shares his wisdom from decades as a pro…

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Is your bird dog fat? And other nutrition and performance questions from the floor of Pheasant Fest 50:22

7M ago50:22

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Eukanuba's Russ Kelley, scientist and bird dog owner, clues us into the mysteries and magic of proper bird dog feeding. From key ingredients, to why meat is not as important as the amino acids it contains, how muscle is built and fat is managed, Russ answers your questions. Back in the studio, we talk about your training goals for the off season, c…

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Bird hunting podcast: why doesn’t South Dakota count pheasants anymore? Tips, tricks, strategies from Pheasant Fest 43:59

7M ago43:59

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In our first in the series, we re-visit the floor of Pheasant Fest, where I interviewed industry leaders, insiders, experts and good friends. This week, Nick Harrington and Chris Hull of South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks answers your questions on the past season's harvest numbers, why the department doesn't count pheasant broods anymore, and then off…

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Bird dog first aid: essential gear for your vest and your truck 31:47

7M ago31:47

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Get the gear: After a long and arduous season and 35 stitches (in Flick), I'm more qualified than ever to speak to the gear that will keep a dog safe, effect repairs in the field, and stabilize him for a balls-out drive to the veterinarian. I'll go over the kit I carry in my vest and the bigger bag that's in my truck, including why each item might …

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Bird dog trials and how they make you a better hunter 53:07

7M ago53:07

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The National Shoot to Retrieve Association's first objective is to help members extend their hunting season ... a good reason to join! But President Bill Sumpter has a lot of other reasons you should consider as well. And much of what makes a dog and handler excel at NSTRA trials will benefit both on a hunt too. Bill offers sage advice on scoring h…

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Bird hunter, chef Andrew Zimmern shares adventures and cooking tips 44:09

8M ago44:09

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This guy knows critters: how to hunt them, and how to cook them. Perhaps best known for his Travel Channel show Bizarre Foods, Andrew Zimmern also packs a shotgun, and turns what he shoots into culinary marvels. A four-time James Beard Award winner, he's sharing his experience on the Outdoor Channel program Andrew Zimmern's Wild Game Kitchen and ex…

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Bird hunters, shooting instructors share tips and advice on wild birds and gun fit 1:08:55

8M ago1:08:55

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Make your dog happy. Shoot better. That's one of the topics as shooting instructors and hunters Dave and Vandy Fiedler of Mid Valley Clays and Shooting School join us. We'll cover the Churchill method of shotgunning, hunting scenarios, common mistakes, and some easy ways to get closer to a better shotgun fit at the big-box store. We learn to shoot …

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