"How do I fix our retrieve?" --It seems many people are shifting back into a training mindset as there's been a recent increase in questions about force fetch. GOOD NEWS! A couple of years ago I compiled an entire series breaking down each component to Force Fetch from various experienced trainers. -------------------- Ever wonder what truly makes …

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"How do I fix our retrieve?" --It seems many people are shifting back into a training mindset as there's been a recent increase in questions about force fetch. GOOD NEWS! A couple of years ago I compiled an entire series breaking down each component to Force Fetch from various experienced trainers. -------------------- This isn't just about making …

WATCH | DELMAR SMITH: BIRD DOG & RODEO ICON WATCH | 300. More Than a Dog Trainer: The World of Delmar Smith -------------------- Episode 300! It’s hard to believe it’s been over five years since starting the show. It’s been an incredible journey, capturing conversations with so many people from across the dog training and hunting world. Along the w…

Scott joins Wess and myself to discuss his season. We share lots of laughs as always as well as talk about his Daughter, Hannah and her journey to becoming a hunter.By The Western Wingshooter Podcast

The Bearded Uplander ( Tim Brown) and the Prairie Tails Podcast boys join us to chat about our season. We talk about our favorite hunts and start talking about plans for next season.By The Western Wingshooter Podcast

Ryan and Jace Newmarker are a father and son team that are Chukars worst nightmare. They have great dogs and the knowledge to get out and put big numbers of birds on the ground. The Podcast you are about to hear comes two days after one of the greatest hunts of my life and its all thanks to these two. I cant thank them enough for sharing their know…

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Three professional dog trainers get together to discuss a variety of topics. Sometimes they agree. Sometimes they disagree. One thing thats consistent, they are all thoughtful and have their reasons for believing what they believe. WATCH: https://youtu.be/vxVsbaUlV2o Highlights: -You can only pick one pointing dog breed for the rest of your life. W…

Every hunt camp is different depending on the people. Some camps are more focused on hunting while others are more social and relaxed in nature. This camp was a bit of both but was ultimately a result of getting a group of true dog nerds together who share the same admiration and passion for thoughtful approaches to dog development. WATCH HERE | ht…

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Whats more important in hunting camp than chasing birds, developing the best dogs, and trying to share what you love doing with others? This quick camp with buddies Ben Proctor and Scott Kinnane covered all those bases! Hunting Ruffed Grouse out West compared to up North Seeing birds on the ground prior to flushing Learning when to tap out and give…

Scott Trulock joins us for an in-depth discussion on the factors that determine whether your shotgun choke performs as needed. Watch Here! Trulock Black Friday Sale ~ 30% off w/ a Free Gift! Highlights: What a choke is and why its important What are you out there to actually chase? The general decline of Bob White Quail in Southwest GA How long sho…

On this weeks Plus Sized Models Podcast we discuss bird dogs that have past. Both good memories and ones that make us sad. We also discuss the wrap up of deer season and how things went right and wrong.By The Western Wingshooter Podcast

Nick Larson of the Birdshot Podcast joins me for a fireside chat to reflect on how our hunting styles and approaches have evolved over the years. This episode truly has something for everyone! Watch Here Highlights: Waiting on colder conditions during the early season Recapping Hartley's hunt A puppy run complete with fall drummers, porcupines, and…

I stopped off while on my way up to the Northwoods for a few weeks with Jordan Horak of Cato Outdoors . We hung out and ran some dogs through a few drills then sat down to record this conversation in which we talk about some hurdles or challenges for a lot of folks wanting to train their own bird dogs. Watch Here! The impact of wild bird population…

On todays episode we talk with Jake from New England Naturals! We talk about trapping in New Hampshire and the fur care side of it. Jake and his Wife put out the best videos on the internet showing and educating folks about the benifits of trapping.By The Western Wingshooter Podcast

Terry Ann Fernando joins me to talk about why she favors trialing over testing and hunting. Having spent years in each activity with her Vizsla, Zara, Terry Ann offers valuable insights into what she enjoys about each one and what sets them apart. Watch Here Highlights: A positive experience at a JR Hunt Test results in the Accidental Bird Dog What…

I spent a week bouncing around Montana hunting and camping on public land with Randall Lykens (Liberty Canine, LLC) and his brother Cory Lykens. We talk about everything in this one to include hunt stories, gear talk, and lessons learned. You don't want to miss this one! WATCH HERE! --> This episode has a number of clips and pictures sprinkled thro…

Jack, Wess and Myself sat down to chat about the upcoming master class. We also talk about all of our miss adventures in the outdoors.By The Western Wingshooter Podcast

You never know who's paths may cross on these trips and when previous GDIY guest from episode 230, Tyson Bowden, messaged saying he was in the area we were able to link up. His buddy Lars Jacobson of Crispi Boots was his riding partner and we all got out in the middle of nowhere for a quick hunt and conversation. First impressions of Montana Overan…

DONT WORRY! Its still the same silly podcast! 7 Years ago when I started this show it was called The Western Wingshooter Podcast, now it is again. Wess and George have been along on this ride with me since the start, so I figured who better to have on this episode. We discuss the changes the podcast has gone through over the years and why I decided…

Riding a horse to chase bird dogs across the prairies of North Dakota will be one of the experiences that sticks with me for quite a while. Kenton Bryant, Dave Stover, and Will Dunn join me to discuss everything about the tradition of horseback field trials. Watch Here! History of horseback hunting in the United States Horseback field trials in the…

We recorded this podcast with The Bearded Uplander in the last week of September but lost the recording! Then I found it buried in the memory file of the laptop. We talk about his upcoming trip to NoDak. and his forecast for Iowa.By Birds, Booze, and Buds Podcast

Revisiting the conversation I had with Del Whitman of D.C. Whitman Custom Gunsmithing discussing the basics of selecting the proper ammunition to effectively and ethically hunt your targeted game. This episode was originally released on Local grouse hunting update Pointer & flusher combo on grouse Getting into ballistics Appropriate ammo for vintag…

This episode is all about the ever neglected flushing dog! John Huddleston of Over the Mountain Kennels is a tried and true Boykin Spaniel man and joins me to talk flushing dog training and much much more. Watch Here! The 2025 St. Huberts Trial on February 8th and 9th is ready for Sign Ups! What makes a quality flushing dog? The proper range for a …

Live and in person! Tim Brown is in the HOUSE! We take listener questions off instagram, talk about the tough hunting, INSANE weather and prairie fires here in North Dakota.By Birds, Booze, and Buds Podcast

Mike Neiduski of Ugly Dog Hunting joins me for a discussion that spans a number of relevant dog topics which most of them simply come back to the question of "Why are we testing?" WATCH HERE! Impressions of the upland community through so many unique lenses Becoming a judge to become a better handler? Learning by seeing so many different dogs and h…

One of the concerns for dog handlers in certain regions would be the presence of wolves. How concerned should you actually be though? Randy Johnson, large carnivore specialists for the Wisconsin DNR, joins me to discuss the species and how it impacts us as dog handlers. Cougars, Bears, & Wolves....oh, my! The historical timeline of wolves in Wiscon…

Not all professional gun dog trainers have the land and resources that are typically associated with training gun dogs. Josh Wiggins of Houston Dog Works joins me for a wide ranging conversation on his training perspectives that affords him the capability to train sporting dogs while living and operating in a major city such as Houston, TX. This is…

These two guests dont need any introduction! But Ill give it a shot! Hank Shaw is a wild game chef, Author of several cook books, and a badass of a human! Ron Boehme is the Host of the Hunting Dog Podcast and the reason that I have my podcast. Hes been a friend for almost a decade now and one of the most fun and least serious people I know. Present…

There is much more to breeding than just pairing up a male and female! Gretchen Zwerlein of V.D. Wildblumen Kleine Munsterlander joins me to discuss her process when it comes to making the decision to breed, whelping the litter, and her process when it comes to developing throughout the early puppyhood stages. Watch Here! Why the Munsterlander? Wha…

Danielle Prewett from Meateater joins us to discuss her new cookbook, Wild + Whole: Seasonal Recipes for the Conscious Cook. She also shares valuable tips and insights on preparing and savoring the meat you and your dogs have worked so hard for! WATCH HERE -What does "sustainable" actually mean? -The price and cost of buying meat -Eating only wild …

I'm just dropping in for a quick recap of my recent trip to Montana. Also, since I haven't checked in solo for quite a while I have a few housekeeping items to check off the list! Watch Here Some quick announcements and housekeeping A new puppy?!? From camper to mobile truck camping. A summary of my new system Getting to Montana with a stop off in …

Nate Czarnota of Iron Oak Dog Company sits down with me after his training seminar to discuss a number of topics that were addressed throughout the weekend. WATCH HERE What was the goal of putting on this style of a seminar? Active dog, reactive handler Leash and line management Be comfortable being uncomfortable Anyone thats really advanced is tru…

After the first 3 days of the North Dakota Sharptail and Hun Season we have come to the conclusion that the numbers of birds are WAY down from last season. After nearly 20 miles of walking I have seen less grouse than miles walked. Wess and George and Myself sit down to talk about theories and more.By Birds, Booze, and Buds Podcast

Man alive! What a trip! On our last night of the Grouse tour all of us sat down to recap the highs and lows of our trip. Central Montana was lousy with birds this year and boy did we need it after chasing mountain birds. There were plentiful numbers of Sage Grouse. The best numbers of Huns and Sharptails that I have ever seen in the country. And we…

There is a ton of information, opinions, concerns, and concepts out there when it comes to training dogs with electronic collars. One of the most qualified people in the dog training space to speak on the subject is Justin Rigney of K9 Services Unlimited. WATCH HERE Justin landed in dog training and became a "professional student" What even is an "…

Well boys and girls it aint easy out west! This hunt has been a good reminder that not every day is easy. In fact day 1 of this hunt was brutal. But we kept after it and found some birds. But if we were finding birds or not we still loved every minute of it. OnX Hunt Final Rise Boss Shotshells NutriSource Petfoods Dogtra Gun Dog Grind Coffee Walton…

The Bearded Uplander, Wess Larabee and Myself did our first ever LIVE show on instagram. We had a few folks jump on and covered everything from quail in kansas to our favorite burger places.By Birds, Booze, and Buds Podcast

Chris Armanini of Full Send K9 comes on to discuss and demonstrate his entire program of the "Unforced Force Fetch." Watch the Podcast Watch the Training (part 1) Watch the Training (part 2) What aspects of the traditional approaches motivated a new outlook? How many dogs were washed out because their genetics couldn't overcome a traditional approa…

In this episode, we explore the value of continuous learning and the importance of embracing new perspectives in dog training. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, there's always room to grow by stepping outside your comfort zone. I'm joined by Randall Lykens of Liberty Canine, Justin Rigney of K9 Services Unlimited, Tim Andrews, and…

I'm joined by Mark Dinsmore who is here to remind people that you cant have effective training without appropriate planning and focusing on the execution of the plan. Watch Here! Trialing an EB in France European vs US trials "French" or "Epagneul Breton" and comparing them to the "American" Brittany Start with a specific goal in mind Break your go…

On this weeks show we have some HUGE announcements! We are joined by Wess Larabee from the new Prairie Tails Podcast that will be on the new B3 Podcast Network! Prairie Tails Podcast with be primarily hosted by Wess and George McNamara. They will be covering a wide range of topics from Upland hunting to Waterfowl and much much more. I will also be …

The boys from Swamp and Stomp join us on the podcast today to tell us about the hunting and fishing in Florida. Including snipe, deer, and of course GIANT gators. Be sure to check them out on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube to follow along with their season!By Birds, Booze, and Buds Podcast

Brett Edstrom comes on to discuss how the 'best' Ruffed Grouse dogs are proven on wild birds in cover dog trials. Its the catch and release approach to Ruffed Grouse Hunting that George Bird Evans used to long for in his writings! WATCH HERE Learning under a "legendary" trainer Did we lose anything through the decades of "wash outs"? From retriever…

With the much anticipated early bird hunting season finally upon us in a few weeks, I've received quite a number of emails and messages concerned about snakes and questions about the Rattlesnake Vaccine so I thought it would be worth republishing the episode I recorded last year with Chris Jenkins of the Orianne Society where we talked everything s…

Ryan McIntosh of Southern Wires Kennels joins us to share his journey and insights from establishing himself as a professional dog trainer in the demanding Texas heat. Tune in to hear about the challenges he faced, from finding his preferred training approach to building confidence in the process. WATCH HERE Deciding to take the plunge into profess…

Casey and I talk about the DECKED drawer sysetm as well as the cargo glid. Pros and Cons of each. We also talk about insallation of both. Then we switch gears and talk about a subject that is near and dear to both of our hearts....Sub Gauges!By Birds, Booze, and Buds Podcast

Todd and Jocelyn Sackett from Sweet Briar Pet Transport joins us to discuss how their unique service can add efficiency and convenience to your travel plans. Whether you're working with a trainer across the country or trying to figure out how to fit in that dream trip without sacrificing days of travel time, a professional pet transport service mig…