Best Wild Bird Trust Podcasts (2024)

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#289 | Ann Jandernoa Answers Your Grouse and Woodcock Questions Part 1 1:30:59

1h ago1:30:59

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Joined once again by Ann Jandernoa we answer listener questions on all things grouse and woodcock hunting during part one of our annual conversation. Show Highlights: Saunas and white walkers in the northwoods?! Check out the Hunt the Habitat Podcast Did you say giant cinnamon rolls?! Early season habitat Running dogs in the heat Ruffwear Swamp Coo…

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23 Tamara Champagne - From Working Dogs to Sporting Dogs, NAVHDA Invitational Volunteering, Becoming a Bird Hunter, and Out of the Box Training Techniques. 1:02:57

4h ago1:02:57

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Tamara Champagne is a working dog trainer who has fallen in love with sporting dogs. She recently began the journey with a German Shorthair and now is qualified for next year's NAVHDA Invitational. Tamara and Mike sat down at this year's Invite to share how she got into bird dogs, crossover between working dogs and sporting dogs, maintaining attitu…

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BONUS Episode: An Update on Jake & Brooke Bartells Invitational Run. 28:10

4h ago28:10

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Check out this special bonus episode as a follow up from Episode 22 with Jake & Brooke about their road to the NAVHDA Invitational! This episode is brought to you by Ugly Dog Hunting Co. Shop now at UglyDogHunting.com. Music used under Creative Commons -Two Step Daisy Duke by Mr. Smith is licensed under an Attribution 4.0 International License.…

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#288 | The God of Wild Places with Tony Jones 1:29:39

1h ago1:29:39

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Joined by author, Tony Jones, we discuss his book, The God of Wild Places, his passion for hunting, life and much more. Show Highlights: A pair of cake eaters from Edina and Duluth East Exploring the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) Grouse habitat in the BWCA Frank & Jesse James and the Northfield Raid In the words of Jim Harrison, “...he really m…

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22. Nick Adair - Gun Dogging It Yourself. 1:21:40

22h ago1:21:40

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Nick Adair is the host of the Gun Dog It Yourself podcast where he discusses all aspects of gun dog training with his guests. Nick recently came through Minnesota on the way to Montana and we recorded an episode swap. This is the first installment, Mike's chance to interview Nick, and the second, Nick interviewing Mike, will come out in a few weeks…

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Do This to Instantly Improve Your Intuitive Abilities 26:31

2d ago26:31

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Share your thoughts & ideas! ✨ Struggling to feel guided in your animal communication learning journey? Wishing you could receive animal messages clearly on a consistent basis? It is so easy to speed past the foundations of developing your intuitive abilities. But without these success building blocks, you risk never feeling confident in your inter…

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M G Leonard: Storytelling and the power of Beetles! “Elytra Literature” from Shakespeare to Starship Troopers. 1:00:24

10d ago1:00:24

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A writer concerned with wondrous beetles and beautiful birds, M G Leonard and her award-winning books, for the past decade, have been inspiring the entomologists and ornithologists of tomorrow. Here, Leonard joins Oakes on the banks of the river that inspired Kenneth Grahame's "The Wind in the Willows" for an episode about how Nature and Storytelli…

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#287 | Habitat Conservation and Hunting with Sabin Adams of Pheasants Forever 1:38:28

7d ago1:38:28

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Joined by Minnesota State Coordinator for Pheasants Forever, Sabin Adams, we discuss the mission of The Habitat Organization, hunting season and much more. Show Highlights: The newly minted Minnesota state coordinator for Pheasants Forever How new public land acquisitions happen Minnesota pheasants, sharp-tailed grouse and Hungarian partridge! Sabi…

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21. Brooke & Jake Bartells - A Father-Daughter Duo Bound for the NAVHDA Invitational, Cookies for Conservation, and The Power of Tribe. 1:10:35

8d ago1:10:35

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Brooke & Jake Bartells are bound for the NAVHDA Invitational with their Epagneul Bretons and this is their story. While Jake has been many times, this is Brooke's first trip handling her first bird dog, Rushie. One she's trained and hunted over from day one, including early wake ups, long-distances traveled, and learning from a long list of mentors…

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#286 | More Tales with Tails with George DeCosta 1:48:05

14d ago1:48:05

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Joined by author and dog trainer, George DeCosta, we discuss the release of his latest book, Tales with Tails: From the Heart of a Man Who Loves Life and Bird Dogs. Show Highlights: The season opener is nearly upon us! Tuning up on the sporting clays course Missing birds over young dogs Wildfire impacts in the west this year Inspiration courtesy of…

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20. Rhys Haugen - Taking The Term 'Gear Nut' to a Whole New Level, Starting High Plains Gear, and Getting a German Dog in Germany 1:18:05

22d ago1:18:05

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Rhys Haugen is the founder of High Plains Gear, a upland hunting vest company committed to American made materials and manufacturing for all their products. Rhys shares his motivation and journey in starting an upland hunting vest company, how he got started in bird dogs, and his experiences hunting and finding a dog while stationed overseas. Addit…

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#285 | Revisiting the Orvis Guide to Upland Hunting with Reid Bryant 1:35:42

28d ago1:35:42

1:35:42

Joined by author and host of the Orvis Hunting and Shooting podcast, Reid Bryant, we discuss the upcoming reprinting of the Orvis Guide to Upland Hunting in paperback. Show Highlights: Staying focused amidst a world of distractions Writing and creating from a place of inspiration versus being “productive” Who would be a dream guest on your podcast …

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19. Amanda Ponti - How A Bird Dog Changed Her Life, The Power of Giving Back, and Why You Should Consider Going Lead Free. 1:15:55

22d ago1:15:55

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Amanda Ponti dove head first into bird dogs and now there is no looking back. She currently works for Sporting Lead Free and serves on the board of HerUpland. Amanda and Mike discuss her entry into bird dogs, why she chooses to give back so much, why you should consider switching ammo to lead-free options, and how bird hunting inspired a transforma…

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#284 | Introducing the Minnesota Bird Hunter Diary 1:40:57

29d ago1:40:57

1:40:57

We’ve assembled a special upland bird hunter’s super show episode with Travis Frank of The Flush and Nick Larson of Birdshot Podcast for a conversation focused on the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ new Bird Hunter Diary app and ruffed grouse drumming counts. Joining the conversation from the Minnesota DNR are Assistant Area Wildlife Man…

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18. Jerry Havel - Ruffed Grouse Projections, Developing A Grouse Dog, and A Love For Fine Shotguns 1:26:27

1M ago1:26:27

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Jerry Havel runs Pineridge Grouse Camp and is a co-founder of Upland Gun Company. Jerry and Mike take a dive into how the ruffed grouse numbers are looking in Minnesota, how he develops a grouse dog, and why folks should consider a side by side from Upland Gun Company. This episode is brought to you by Ugly Dog Hunting Co. Shop now at UglyDogHuntin…

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What You Need to Learn Animal Communication 49:12

30d ago49:12

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Share your thoughts & ideas! ✨ It's always so interesting to connect with prospective animal communication students and hear their fears or concerns about "what it takes" to learn this skill of animal communication....and if they have what it takes. If you have found yourself wondering the exact same thing, this is definitely an episode created jus…

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Dr Hannah Trayford & Rachel Bigsby: The State of the Badger, with the Badger Trust 48:09

1M ago48:09

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Britain and its rural communities have been obsessed with Badgers for centuries. Sometimes cast as hero, sometimes as villain, tales of their behaviour can be found woven into the fabric of our nation's folk stories. They have since been immortalised in literature by the likes of Beatrix Potter and Kenneth Grahame. Their prominence in rural life co…

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#283 | Western Upland Game Birds with Jason Robinson 1:13:58

1M ago1:13:58

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Joined by Utah upland game bird biologist, Jason Robinson, we discuss western upland game birds, their biology, habitat and much more. Show Highlights: Growing up in the wilds of Utah When was the last time you watched Jeremiah Johnson? A graduate study focused on sage grouse Nesting and brooding conditions in the west White-tailed ptarmigan huntin…

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17. Tyler Webster - Where We Literally Discuss Birds, Booze, and Buds. 2:02:57

1M ago2:02:57

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Tyler Webster is the host of the Birds, Booze, and Buds Podcast and we sat down to discuss those exact things. Join Mike and Tyler for a post dinner & drinks conversation that covers the legitimacy of the 28 gauge, getting outside the comfort zone when hunting, choosing the right amount of drive in a dog based on lifestyle on hunting opportunities,…

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#282 | The RFM Factory Tour with Jonny Carter of TGS Outdoors 1:43:52

1M ago1:43:52

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Joined by host of the TGS Outdoors YouTube channel, Jonny Carter, we discuss his recent trip to the R.F.M. Factory in Italy, shotgun industry updates and much more. Show Highlights: Grouse populations in the US and UK Nick does his best ruffed grouse drumming imitation for Jonny Edwards Eyewear Hiroki 2 - shooting glasses by Ed Solomons Wingshootin…

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16. Erin Kalpin - Growing Up With Pudelpointers, Raising Her Own Family With Birddogs, Writing, and More. 1:36:12

1M ago1:36:12

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Erin Kalpin from Rockcreek Kennels joins the show this week. Erin's father, Scott, started Rockcreek almost 30 years ago and Erin has been along for the ride since. She shares how her dad kept her interested all these years, what it was like transitioning from a career outside dogs back into training full time, and how she's raising her own girls t…

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Pet Anxiety: What Is It And How Animal Communication Can Help Your Anxious Pet 41:40

1M ago41:40

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Share your thoughts & ideas! ✨ What is pet anxiety? As a pet parent, it is common to worry that your pet is feeling anxious. But how much do you really understand about how anxiety shows up on different levels, whether what you are tuning into is actually pet anxiety and what you can do to help your anxious pet? This podcast episode is recorded as …

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#281 | Jeremy Moore on Building Trust and Experience with your Bird Dog 1:17:59

2M ago1:17:59

1:17:59

Joined again by dog trainer, writer and upland hunter Jeremy Moore of Dog Bone Hunter we wrap up our conversation with more dog training insights. Show Highlights: Feel, connection and trust with your bird dog Foundations first, whether it’s a pointing dog or flushing dog Maintaining a calm demeanor as a handler and the things your bird dog perceiv…

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15. Misty Klug - Breeding German Wirehairs, Focusing on Temperament, and Trusting Your Training When Testing 1:04:16

2M ago1:04:16

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Misty Klug is the owner and operator of Muddy Paws Kennel. She has bred German wirehairs for over a decade focusing on temperament and wild bird hunting. We also discuss her training philosophy around pressure and development. Additionally, she shares the importance of trusting your training and how to reduce nerves on test day. This episode is bro…

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#280 | From Trout Fishing to Bird Dogs: A Chat with Jeremy Moore 1:07:04

2M ago1:07:04

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Joined by dog trainer, writer and upland hunter Jeremy Moore of Dog Bone Hunter we discuss a fishing trip to the U.P., ruffed grouse drumming counts and more. Show Highlights: A fishing trip to the U.P Well mannered bird dogs and place training Setters on the loose at the cabin E-collar use or lack thereof Ruffed grouse drumming counts Hotspots wit…

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14. Rich Wong - On His Love of Vizslas, Post Hunt Photography, and Learning Sharptail & Hun Patterns 1:25:23

2M ago1:25:23

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Rich Wong is a photographer, vizsla lover, and wild bird hunting fanatic. Rich and I talk his best tips for tailgate photos, how he came into vizslas, and the differences between his 2 dogs thus far. We also talk about puppy development, the downsides to overhandling, and the importance of a bird dogs first season. Lastly, we cover Rich's tips to f…

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Using Quantum Consciousness to Expand Interspecies Communication with Anna Anderson 50:26

2M ago50:26

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Share your thoughts & ideas! ✨ The "how" of interspecies communication can still seem more than a little mysterious - even for professionals working daily in the field! In this very special episode, I invite Anna Anderson from Quantum Living Podcast to help us unpack the science - the real nuts & bolts mechanics - that make animal communication pos…

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#279 | Ruffed Grouse Drumming Survey Results with Charlotte Roy 40:34

2M ago40:34

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In this episode we are joined by grouse project leader for the Minnesota DNR, Charlotte Roy, to discuss the results of the 2024 ruffed grouse drumming survey. Show Highlights: Understanding the Drumming Survey Process Impact of Weather on Grouse Population Historical Context and Current Trends The Grouse Population Cycle Winter Conditions and Grous…

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13. Tony Jones - On Writing His New Book - The God of Wild Places, Why He'll Need 2 Dogs to Replace His Lab, and Navigating Failure in Life & Hunting. 1:17:27

2M ago1:17:27

1:17:27

Tony Jones has a new book out - The God of Wild Places, and you should order a copy (The God of Wild Places). Tony is a former pastor, author, conservationist, speaker, and hunter. In this conversation we talk about writing, changing careers, failure, and pheasant hunting in South Dakota. Tony also brags on his lab, Crosby, and shares why he'd need…

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Matthew Oates: A Paean to the Purple Emperor. One Man’s Passion-filled Past Devoted to Great British Butterflies 52:10

2M ago52:10

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Matthew Oates is a naturalist, nature writer, and poet with a lifelong passion for butterflies. In the short sward of the Cotswolds, Matthew takes David Oakes on a journey through his fluttery past. They discuss the writers who have inspired him, from Tolkien to Wordsworth and W.H. Hudson, and share stories of other notable butterfly enthusiasts, s…

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#278 | Shotguns, Puppies and Upland Talk with Kevin Erdvig 1:28:31

2M ago1:28:31

1:28:31

In this episode we welcome freelance filmmaker and avid upland hunter Kevin Erdvig back to the show to discuss updates to his gun safe, bird dog string and more. Show Highlights: Sorting out eye dominance issues The Instinctive Shot by Chris Batha and other book mentions Phantom 2.0 shooting glasses by Ranger Eyewear A gun fitting with Lars Jacob J…

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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

2M 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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How to start picking up your pet's intuitive communications 38:38

2M ago38:38

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Share your thoughts & ideas! ✨ Every time I welcome a new group of animal communication students to my Animal Communication Adventure program, their greatest fear is the same.: "will I be able to hear my pet's messages?" I remember these fears well from my own student days. And - truth - sometimes I still worry, especially when I am communicating w…

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#277 | Instinctive Shooting with Lars Jacob 1:27:15

3M ago1:27:15

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In this episode we welcome wingshooting instructor and gun fitter Lars Jacob back to the show to discuss instinctive shooting. Show Highlights: Spring foraging: morel mushrooms A family history of turkey hunting and call making Lars’ definition of Instinctive shooting Pull away vs swing through vs sustained lead “Don’t spill the scotch!” The import…

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

3M ago1:23:13

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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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#276 | A Conversation from the Ugly Dog Podcast with Mike Neiduski 1:49:55

3M ago1:49:55

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In this episode we share a conversation from the recently launched Ugly Dog Podcast with host Mike Neiduski and guest Nick Larson on upland hunting, bird dogs, shotguns and more. Show Highlights: About the Birdshot Podcast The spark aka the ruffed grouse Rituals, hunting trips and hunting close to home Hartley’s cruciate ligament injury - out for t…

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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

3M ago1:41:56

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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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From skepticism to acceptance a pet parent's animal communication journey 43:06

3M ago43:06

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Share your thoughts & ideas! ✨ In this episode, I talk with Emmy Award-winning journalist, storyteller, podcaster and pet parent Nancy Aziz about her personal animal communication journey. Learn along with me as we talk through: How to move through initial disbelief or skepticism to find openness to intuition-based practices such as animal communic…

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Tim Kendall & Fiona Mathews (PART TWO): Eye spy an eco-engineer! Deep in the Forest of Dean in search of the contentious Wild Boar... 34:51

3M ago34:51

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In the second part of David Oakes' interview with Professors Fiona Mathews and Tim Kendall, the mammal-enthused trio head into the Forest of Dean in search of Wild Boar! Fiona Mathews is a professor of Environmental Biology at the University of Sussex and the founding Chair of Mammal Conservation Europe; Tim Kendall is a professor of English Litera…

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#275 | Choke Tubes and Patterning with Scott Trulock of Trulock Chokes 1:17:31

3M ago1:17:31

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In this episode we are joined by Scott Trulock of Trulock Chokes to discuss all things choke tubes, constriction, patterning and more. Show Highlights: Trulock Chokes: where it all began What is a choke tube and what does it do? What characteristics does a quality choke tube have? Variations in choke tubes and method of constriction How to pattern …

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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

3M ago1:34:56

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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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Fiona Mathews & Tim Kendall: Wild Mammals are far from 'Boar-ing' 45:08

3M ago45:08

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Fiona Mathews is a professor of Environmental Biology at the University of Sussex and the founding Chair of Mammal Conservation Europe; Tim Kendall is a professor of English Literature and Creative Writing at the University of Exeter, and; their dog Charlie Brown is an especially trained labrador with the talent for locating the bodies of bats that…

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#274 | Choosing The Right Bird Dog for You with Craig Doherty 1:08:47

3M ago1:08:47

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In this episode we welcome Craig Doherty, author of Building a Grouse Dog, back to the show to discuss choosing the right bird dog for you, developing bird dogs and more. Show Highlights: Craig’s column in Pointing Dog Journal Wild Apple Kennel Bob Wehle and Elhew Pointers Beech trees and other New England Grouse cover notes First year puppy expect…

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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

3M ago1:16:47

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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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How I became a professional animal communicator 48:07

4M ago48:07

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Share your thoughts & ideas! ✨ It isn't a small thing - making a complete change in career. But that pales in comparison to making a complete change in self-identity. Which is exactly what happened to me when I woke up one morning and realized I was meant to communicate with animals. In this long-awaited, long-overdue episode, I answer a listener q…

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