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…

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, …

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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…

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 …

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…

Keenan Wind, owner of Windy Fishing Guide Service, discusses his passion for fishing and guiding on Mille Lacs Lake in Minnesota. He shares his experience growing up on the water and the legendary status of Mille Lacs as a walleye and smallmouth bass fishery. Keenan also talks about the challenges and changes in the fishing industry, including the …

Summary Matt Russell, owner and operator of Double Aero Guides in southern Arizona, discusses bird hunting and the unique bird species found in the Southwest. He highlights the diverse landscapes and weather conditions in Arizona, from desert and cactus to mountains and grasslands. Matt talks about the different types of quail, including Gambel's q…

Bruce Ross, the Executive Director of the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association (WWA), discusses the organization's mission and initiatives. WWA focuses on wetland restoration, education, and advocacy for waterfowl hunters in Wisconsin. They work on both private and public lands to restore wetlands and create habitat for waterfowl. The organization also …

Summary In this episode, Brian Maze interviews Trevor Hubbs, who is involved in various conservation initiatives. They discuss the upcoming BHA Rendezvous event, where volunteers are celebrated and awards are given to individuals who have contributed to public lands and waters. They also talk about a proposed bill in Wisconsin that would allow runn…

Mike, the owner of Ugly Dog Hunting Company, discusses the risks and challenges of bird dog hunting, including injuries and accidents that can occur in the field. He shares personal stories of his dogs encountering porcupines and other hazards. Mike also provides insight into the history of Ugly Dog Hunting Company and its evolution as a supply sho…

In this episode, Brian Maze interviews Thomas Heidenwirth of the Setters Tales podcast. They discuss their experiences in hunting and podcasting, as well as their love for setters. They talk about the challenges of grooming setters and the importance of having a good podcast setup. They also share stories from their hunting adventures and discuss t…

In this episode of the Amazing Outdoors Podcast, host Brian Maze interviews JD Roberts, owner of Finstincts, a fly fishing outfit in Texas. They discuss JD's background in fly fishing and his experiences fishing on the Brazos River, Pecos River, and Devils River. JD shares the unique challenges and rewards of fishing in remote areas and the incredi…

In this episode, Brian and Dave discuss their hunting season experiences, including their travels to Montana and hunting for sharp-tailed grouse and huns. They also talk about the impact of ice and snow on grouse covers in the Northwoods. Dave shares insights into his YouTube channel, Under 40 Yards, and the challenges of the YouTube algorithm. The…

Brian and Chris share a little broubon and swap some stories about bird dogs and grouse hunting. Chris is from the south east and has a refined taste in old writing which has lead to him sharing his stories a field about his bird dog traveller. You can read his stories and love for bird dogs on his website www.thehuntingtraveller.com and make sure …

We have all struggled with access to land to recreate at some point in our past. A new concept of playing offence in the defense of our hunting heritage - 4Progeny is a nonprofit whose mission is to create more land access for all. Brian chats with Skylar about his mission and idea of creating a nonprofit to create more access for us and our next o…

Brian invited good friend Todd Freeman up to Wisconsin to chase the king of the uplands, Ruffed Grouse. After two days of chasing grouse and woodcock in the northwoods, they sit down for a late night podcast reflecting on the last few days. Chasing ruffed grouse can be hard and its been said "its a young mans game." Todd found out why i venture sou…

Brian gets a chance to chat with one of priemer fly tiers in the Midwest - August on the Fly https://www.instagram.com/augustonthefly/ They chat toothy critters and how August got into tying some of the sexiest preditor flies on the market. Musky, Pike and many other species of fish have eaten his flies. If you are not familier - you should follow …

Ryan is out guest on the show today. Ryan has the Instragram handle @midwestuplander where he shares is adventures to wild places chasing wild birds. He grew up a pheasant hunter with a love and passion for the praire. They talk tips for success. Ryan shares his 2022 seasons ups and downs. He hads out to NoDak just before recording this show. Ryan …

High School Shooting sports are at risk of funding. I think most folks don’t understand this issue at its core. Now coming to light are some of the most outrageous overreaches which should wake people up. The Biden administration not only is pushing to defund one of the fastest growing High-School sports, shooting sports. They are trying to defund …

We got to connect with the Author of How to Walk In The Marsh, Chad Adams. You can find his book on Amazon. Check it out How to Walk In The Marsh Show Sponsors HW Launchers - Pigeon Launchers at an Affordable Price Uplnd Outfitters More information about Amaazen Outdoors Grouse Hunts - Fall Musky - Call Brian at 920-277-5750 Learn more about your a…

Brian comes out of hiding for a Podcast! Brian and Jeremiah Harder chat bird launchers and dog training. HW Launchers is located in Western WI. Jeremiah rases GWP and started making pigeon launchers a few years back to better train his dogs. Now he is offering these launchers to the public. Check Out his Facebook Page - HW Launchers Summer Smallmou…

Brian and Don sit down on the front porch of the farm after letting the dogs run. The conversation revolves around healthy soil and some modern farm practices. In addition to getting kids out on the farm to see where food comes from. Summer Smallmouth and Musky Fishing trips - Book a trip now Fall Ruffed Grouse and Woodcock Trips - Book Now for Fal…

Brian had a chance to get together with folks from the Wisconsin Sharptailed Grouse Society, WI DNR, and Crex Meadows. With the onset of lekking season and the whisperings of increased numbers of sharpies a motley crew of gentleman (if one would call it that) assembled in the visitors center educational room. The topic mostly centered around WSGS a…

Brendon from Camp Candles for Conservation and Brian chat about how his company came to light. Brendon shares some reasoning behind his passion for small conservation groups. He also has some pretty good dogs as well by the sounds of it! Enjoy the discussion and be sure to check out www.campcandlesforconservation.com April 8th - April 22nd 2023 Liv…

With poor judgment - Brian declined to do a in person interview with Spencer during his recent trip to Arizona in Feb. Spencer hosted Brian to hunt this past Feb for Mearns, Scaled and Gambels quail. We spend two morning, one in the desert and the other in the mountians, hunting 3 different quail species. Spencer and his pack of dogs was a top notc…

WARNING - THIS IS NOT A FAMILY FRIENDLY EPISODE. WARNING TO THOSE INDIVIDUALS THAT HAVE THIN SKIN AND/OR GET THEIR FEELING HURT OFTEN.... THIS IS NOT A PODCAST FOR YOU! Brian makes a pit stop on his way to Arizona. This show comes from a kitchen table in an undisclosed location in central Kansas. The conversation includes past guest Todd Freeman an…

Brian was in Kansas at the end of January on his way to Arizona. He was able to meet up with Jackie Augustine of the Kansas Audubon to discuss the event they are putting on in Hays Kansas on April 13th through April 16th. They dive into Prairie Chicken's and Jackie's connection to the WI Buena Vista group of chickens. Jackie had limited time and of…

Brian sits down with Chuck Bomar. Chuck is a bug guy. With a passion for bird hunting and fly fishing. If you had question for Chuck, please email Brian and he will have Chuck back on the show. Brian@amaazen.com www.amaazen.com February 23rd, 2023 35th Annual RGS & AWS Conservation Banquet - Click Here March 3rd, 2023 Johnson County PF/QF Annual Ba…

Brian dials up Ken Plourde from the Montana's FWP. Ken is on of the Upland Game Bird Habitat Specialist for the Northeast part of the state. We chat about his journey as a bird hunter growing up in New England and migrating to Montana. The bird hunting convesation discusses how to target Huns and some tips for people coming to MT to hunt. Ken share…

Brian chats with Ben Brettingen of onX. Ben is a fellow upland junkie and the two had a fun time sharing stories. Ben shares is past and what is new with onX. Ben was gracious and gave some free memberships to the podcast. To enter into the first giveaway - email your first and last name plus the state you reside in to Brian@amaazen.com Drawing wil…

Audio Quailty Warning - Zencastr FAILED and Brad had to call into the studio. Our phone call was poorer audio than Brian expects. He apologizes for this show not meeting normal standards from guest audio quality perspective. However, the conversation is too good to not to air. Data collection - we are all aware of it. Most of us probably acknowledg…

Warning - this podcast contains cuss words, beer drinking and smoking - please be advised. May not be suitable for young children. Brian dropped a few too many F-bombs to make this a family friendly show. With the kick off of the 2022 bird hunting season Brian and a pack of dogs headed west to make a pilgrimage to the last best place on earth... Mo…

Its officially hunting season. Brian dials up Gabe Stone with the Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society. Brian wanted to get the skinny on what is going on in Eagle River, WI on the opening weekend of the 2022 Timberdoodle season. RGS is hosting its annual Wisconsin Grouse Camp. Gabe and Brian chat bird dogs and grouse. Gabe shares so…

Brian has an in studio guest for a great conversation regarding some of the under appreciated fish that get little attention. Drew has been angling for Redhorse, gar, bowfin, and other species the state of Minnesota regulates as "rough fish." Drew and his brother started www.roughfish.com in 2000 to promote and change public opinion on these fish. …

Brian hosts Trevor and Aaron of Backcountry Hunters And Anglers for a good ole Turkey shoot at his farm in Western, WI. After a long day and a few beverages they chat about a successful turkey hunt and a few other of subject topics. Enjoy the BS and Shenanigan's. Contact the Host - Brian@amaazen.com Book a Fishing trip - 9202775750 Gun Owners Of Am…

Brian gets invited out to sit down with a Jay who is one of the founders of Minnesota Fly Tool Company. Jay also started a killer website, stonefly works. We chat everything from his time to Alaska to starting a fly tying network market place. Check out Stonefly Works Minnesota Fly Tool Company Follow Stonefly Works on Instagram Email Jay - jay@sto…

Mark Jones comes on the show to talk about his past career as a wildlife biologist and his new direction. Mark has taken on a new Role with Gun owners of America to spearhead their Second Amendment Hunters initiative. Brian and Mark stumble onto a fairly heated topic around Bobwhite Quail research and some recent publications asserting better quail…

Brian is super pumped to celebrate the 50th show! We have a special tale involving a guy with the nickname beaver and a musky trip fishing with a dead squirrel. We get to find out how Bryan came up with this revolutionary musky tackle design. Check them out here https://www.beaversbaits.com/ Follow Beaver's Baits on Instagram Beaver's Baits Faceboo…

Brian had a window to snag Debbie Petersen of Woodcock Minnesota. Debbie is a woodcock bander and runs some Gordon Setters. We chat about what it takes to produce a dog capable of being a certified banding dog. For more information about the banding program coming up at Pineridge Grouse Camp. https://www.pineridgegrousecamp.com/woodcock-banding/ Wo…

Justin and Brian swap a few stories. Justin shares his hunt for a giant buck and his passion for the outdoors. Justin also share who the NSSF coordinates with in the firearms industry. He also shares incite into the fastest growing and safest high school sports - shooting sports. For more information check out these links below. +ONE Movement Links…

With Musky on the brain and weeks to go until WI or MN opens its season... We had to get Jordan Weeks of the WI DNR to come on the show. Brian was itching to hit the water with the warmer temps but with only time in-between now and the opener.... We thought you all might enjoy a little musky chatter. Email Brian - Suggest topics or just say hello -…

Brian Maze chats with returning guest, Kasey Yallaly. Check out Episode 13 from season one for our first interview with Kasey who is a fisheries biologist working on managing WI's fisheries. Kasey shares some of her successes hunting this past season. She shot a nice WI Black Bear and went out west to chase mule deer. They also cover trout, sturgeo…

Brian has a few boys from MSGS (MN Sharptailed Grouse Society) to learn about their habitat work and their conservation efforts. MSGS has their bi-annual event to raise funds for habitat projects on April 30, 2022. The Spring Fling and Double Gun Shoot is being held at Wings North in Pine City, MN in partnership with Pheasants Forever. YOU SHOULD C…

Brian chats with some Minnesota boys from pheasants forever! We chat CRP and some topics around land acquisition, habitat work, and then transferring ownership back to states. It is an interesting conversation that everyone can learn something from. Eran is the Minnesota State Coordinator and has been with PF for 20 years. Tanner Bruse is the coord…

Brian dials up the Wisconsin DNR's Migratory Game Bird Ecologist desiring to chat about woodcock. Taylor and Brian ended up opening a bunch of cans of worms during todays podcast. Both would have like to get into more details about a number of topics discussed from Trumpeter Swan re-introduction success to sea ducks out east. There is some woodcock…

Brian got invited out to the Steelhead Outdoors facility to meet the team behind the innovative modular gun safe. Corey and Charlie fill Brian in on how the concept started. How they took their engineering background and an idea all the way to its current state. These guys are young, full of passion, and customer service-oriented. Steelhead Outdoor…