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Summary: In this episode, Justin Townsend and Adam Berkelmans discuss the evolving landscape of hunting in North America, focusing on the rise of food-focused hunters and urban deer hunting. They are joined by AJ DeRosa, who shares his insights on urban deer hunting, the importance of food in hunting culture, and the unique culinary experiences that come with wild game. The conversation explores the challenges and opportunities in modern hunting, conservation policies, and the stories that connect hunters and non-hunters alike. In this conversation, the speakers delve into various topics related to hunting, cooking, and conservation. They discuss the value of bear meat and fat, innovative cooking techniques using indigenous ingredients, and the underappreciated culinary potential of octopus. The conversation transitions into the origins and growth of Project Upland, emphasizing its authenticity and commitment to ethical hunting practices. The speakers also address the challenges facing hunting and conservation today, including the need for a more responsible approach to wildlife management and the importance of acknowledging the impact of lead in hunting. In this conversation, AJ discusses the evolving landscape of hunting, emphasizing the need for the community to embrace scientific truths and adapt to changing practices. He highlights the curiosity of younger hunters, the challenges of recruitment through the R3 program, and the integral role of food in hunting culture. AJ also delves into the political aspects of conservation, arguing that the narrative surrounding hunting has been skewed by partisan politics. He advocates for diplomacy and collaboration among hunters and conservationists to ensure the future of hunting rights and wildlife management. - Leave a Review of the Podcast - Buy our Wild Fish and Game Spices The Art of Venison Sausage Making Guest: AJ DeRosa Instagram Project Upland Instagram Project Upland Website Takeaways: Wild food is reshaping the way we think about hunting. Grouse hunting offers a unique culinary experience compared to big game hunting. Learning to handle wild game properly is essential for quality cooking. Diversity in wild game offers a rich culinary experience. Bear fat is highly valued for its culinary uses. Innovative cooking can elevate traditional ingredients. Octopus is an underappreciated delicacy that deserves more attention. Project Upland originated from a desire to spend more time hunting. Younger hunters are more curious and engaged with ecological issues. The narrative around hunting needs to be reframed. Community engagement is crucial for the future of hunting. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Wild Food and Hunting Culture 05:31 AJ DeRosa: Background and Urban Deer Hunting 09:31 The Evolution of Hunting Techniques 22:11 The Role of Food in Hunting 28:43 Culinary Experiences with Wild Game 29:10 The Value of Bear Meat and Fat 31:05 Innovative Cooking with Indigenous Ingredients 33:05 Exploring the Culinary Potential of Octopus 33:59 The Birth of Project Upland 38:54 The Authenticity of Project Upland 44:59 The Ethics of Hunting and Conservation 51:59 The Future of Hunting and Conservation Challenges 55:32 Embracing Change in Hunting Practices 58:11 The New Generation of Hunters 01:00:19 R3 Recruitment and Its Challenges 01:04:26 The Role of Food in Hunting Culture 01:07:03 Politics, Conservation, and Public Perception 01:12:39 The Class War in Hunting Rights 01:15:45 Building Bridges: Diplomacy in Conservation 01:20:34 The Future of Hunting and Food Culture Keywords: Wild food, hunting culture, urban deer hunting, conservation policy, food-focused hunters, hunting techniques, culinary experiences, wildlife, food culture, hunting, conservation, food culture, recruitment, public perception, politics, wildlife management, new generation hunters, R3 program, community engagement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Gabby and AJ talk to Mark Avery, author of A Message from Martha. As a biologist and conservationist, Mark takes us back in time to reconstruct the biology, habitat, and final era of the Passenger Pigeon. The Passenger Pigeon's extinction is one of the most dramatic extinction stories of the 20th century, resulting in the loss of the most numerous bird on Earth. This episode explores everything from nesting biology and historical accounts to habitat destruction and the last Passenger Pigeon to die in captivity at the Cincinnati Zoo—Martha.Listen to past episodes here: Project Upland PodcastIf you want to support independent journalism, check out the Project Upland Podcast Patreon.Read more at projectupland.com.

Project Upland's annual North American Upland Bird Hunting Survey ended earlier this year. What better way to share our data than by starting a brawl over the most popular bird dog breeds?  The hunting dog world is full of personal biases, and our survey results reflected our community's diverse preferences. When asked, “What type of hunting dogs do you own?,” 53.69% of respondents said pointing, 32.84% said versatile, 19.37% said retriever, 11.11% said spaniel, and 1% said hound. Although pointing dogs have retained the #1 spot seven years in a row, the number of versatile dog owners has increased slightly and the number of spaniel and retriever owners have decreased slightly. We won't let our dog breed snobbery enter the chat, but personally, we're always happy to see pointing and versatile dogs in the number one and two spots, respectively.

Today we had the pleasure of hanging out with Will Newell from Project Upland. We kick off the show hearing about how Will got into hunting as a young man and how impactful dogs have been on his life. We transition into some discussion about Project Upland, their projects they're working on and SEWE, which we've spoken about before on Lone Duck. One of the coolest parts of our conversation with Will is when we discuss the trial Bob is helping to judge down in South Carolina called St. Hubert's Field Trial at H. Cooper Black. If you run bird dogs or if you love hunting, then you should check it out! A big shout out to Will for jumping on our show and sharing a few laughs. Do yourself a favor and follow all the awesome work Project Upland is doing and tell Will we sent ya. Check out our patreon to get 1:1 coaching, talk directly with Bob and join our happy hour hang outs. Need some training gear or want to support the Lone D? Check out our website for anything you need! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jennifer Wapinski, Project Upland ⁠Farm Dog⁠ is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder,  Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at ⁠FarmDogPodcast.com⁠.  Jennifer's company, Project Upland: ⁠https://projectupland.com/⁠ Jennifer's dog-focused podcast with Craig Koshyk: ⁠https://projectupland.com/category/project-upland-listen/hunting-dog-confidential/⁠  Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

So what if my dog has a wiggle butt and flags a bit on point? It's kinda cute and still gets meat to the frying pan. If that's the case and your dog will efficiently hunt, locate plenty of birds for you and stand point, I would happily agree with you. More often than not, however, it will affect your hunt in some aspect as it's a symptom of underlying holes in your bird dog training. It could develop into, amongst other things, a restrictive search, blinked retrieves, self hunting, ripping birds, stealing points and retrieves—which not only limits productivity in the field, it guarantees relentless ribbing from your hunting buddies. In my last Project Upland article, we discussed some of the nuances of reading your bird dog's body language and figuring out what they are trying to tell you. I referenced flagging as a specific undesirable action in a pointing dog. Let's delve into that a little bit deeper to gain some understanding.

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Inside a multi-million dollar mansion, I took a seat around a large wooden table in such pristine condition that I was afraid to touch it. A glass of water sat in front of each occupied seat, giving the space the air of a boardroom. The year was 2017, and my unfamiliar surroundings gave me the sense that I was struggling to translate my idea of what Project Upland Magazine should be. “We have to change the name. It cannot be called Project Upland.”

In this week's Sonic Campfire,  We have a chance to talk with Jennifer Wapenski from Project Upland. Project Upland is dedicatd to those that love wild birds public lands, shotguns, and hunting dogs. Jennifer is shares her love of the outdoors and her passion for the Deutsch Langaar otherwise known as the German long haired pointer.  Check it out!!  Instagram: project_upland For more In The Currents go to https://rutandriverpursuits.com/ 

You love working dogs. You love working with dogs. You can't imagine how much more work it would take to get your work done without working dogs. With all this work going on, have you ever thought about putting a working dog to work on some recreation? You might just decide to do a little less work and a little more upland hunting. Welcome to Farm Dog. Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder,  Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com. Jennifer's company, Project Upland: https://projectupland.com/ Jennifer's dog-focused podcast with Craig Koshyk: https://projectupland.com/category/project-upland-listen/hunting-dog-confidential/ Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

Small Munsterlanders, fortunately for me, are one of the pointing dog breeds I've gotten to know in person. Feisty, handsome, and highly energetic, this breed is the tenth most popular bird dog breed in the Project Upland community, according to our annual survey. It's also the third most popular versatile hunting dog breed in Europe. This is likely due to their broad skillset that includes searching, pointing, flushing, retrieving, tracking, and water work.

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May brings turkey hunting, fishing, and a little known conservation activity called woodcock banding. Woodcock banding involves federally inspected handlers and their dogs finding and safely netting woodcock hens and their chicks in order to band them and study their population. This episode is all about the woodcock and how much we love them. Your hosts Kelly and Bill are joined by Kyle Daly of the Minnesota Woodcock banding program to talk all things timber doodle, dogs, and conservation. To contact Kyle - kyle.okeefe.daly@gmail.com What is a woodcock? American Woodcock Identification, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology What is bird banding? Bird Banding: A Conservation Tool within the Migratory Bird Program (Ducks, Geese, Doves, and more) | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (fws.gov) Woodcock Banding a Conservation Story https://youtu.be/G9UZVbvebkc by Project Upland

Nearly fifty years after the birth of field trials, voting rights were granted to women in 1920. This milestone prompted a general shift in views around women's liberties. Women began riding astride, wearing jodhpurs, adopting shorter hairstyles, and, by the 1930s, it was all the vogue for women to wear trousers. Until then, practically the only female names that made the pages of the American Field weekly magazine were those of winning Setters and Pointers like Sioux, La Besita, Mary Montrose and Becky Broom Hill. Just as in the written accounts, the paintings depicting upland shooting and field trials were all of men. Before long, however, women started to make their mark in American Field trials. The influence and early involvement of women in the sport is indisputable. Wives of early professional trainers made the long, arduous journey to the Canadian prairies to spend their summers in makeshift training camps, feeding and caring for their husbands, families, and the help that accompanied them north. Wives and daughters of wealthy patrons and field trial club directors became enthusiastically involved as owners of dogs as well as in the administration and running of field trials.

We explore how Kevin got into upland hunting, his career in film and making his outdoor passion a part of his career. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/settertalk/message

A.J. DeRosa is the founder of Project Upland — a multi-media operation that produces, in addition to video and web-based content, a quarterly, subscription-based premium print magazine. He's also the author of the deer hunting cult-classic, The Urban Deer Complex. An accomplished hunter, rabid conservationist, and success in the hunting industry, he is not your typical hunter. Whether it's his politics, which are woven as a through-line throughout his unique positions, or his insistence on activism as a key component of conservation, he occupies a space adjacent — and sometimes quite antithetical — to those typified by what could be seen as an often monolithic mindset amongst those that hunt or fish. Daniel is someone who's often felt like an outsider in the world of hunting, frequently expressing views that run counter to those of his fellow outdoorsman, and A.J. is altogether more revolutionary in his approach.  When we first met and heard him speak, it was a surprisingly refreshing, if not sometimes challenging, stream of consciousness we hadn't heard expressed in hunting circles before. Being some 6% or less of the American public, those of us that hunt, understandably, have more often than not, chosen to silo ourselves and as a result, have suffered from a kind of slow progress with respect to the rest of the public at large. But A.J. is different. Different than any hunter or conservationist Daniel has sat down with yet. Don't expect a rehashing of the same old talking points here. He's not that guy. But, he might just be the foreshadowing of the voice of the future hunter. As a new generation inherits the 3 million-year-old tradition, they bring to it new ideas, paradigms, ways of viewing the world, ecology, our predatory presence in it, and our place in the grand scheme of ecological diversity. Change is scary, and often easier to resist than embrace. A lot of us behave like a dog on a leash. Pull back too much, and the dog feels the urge to push forward against the pressure. That's the knee-jerk response a lot of the hunting world has taken to the changing cultural, economic, scientific, and ecological landscape we are encountering in this rapidly evolving decade and the ones preceding it. We dig in and resist change. But this is, in our opinion, the wrong approach. At least, it's an approach that always seems to — eventually — give way to progress regardless. So, if you hear ideas expressed here today that run counter to those you hear at the range, hunting box store, or in hunting camp, know you are, most likely, hearing the voice of the future. However threatening to status quo it might be. Resistance is, after all, futile. We'll all be assimilated. Seriously though, change is coming, it's inevitable. And what is most important isn't the way we have been doing it, but rather, preserving our relationship to the natural world. Let's welcome all ideas, even the radical ones. Even the ones that scare us. Even the ones that challenge our most closely held illusions. If we don't, the world will surely pass us by. If we can't thread the needle of holding onto what we cherish and allowing ourselves to adapt to change, we — as hunters — might just go the way of the passenger pigeon. Change is coming. How will we adapt? View full show notes, including links to resources from this episode here: https://www.wild-fed.com/podcast/172

Heath catches back up with Jason Carter from Merrymeeting Kenneland author for Project Upland. Jason is a NAVHDA judge, NADKC member, director of youth development, secretary of NAVHDA's youth committee, clinic leader and trainer at Merrymeeting Kennels. Heath and Jason go over several articles Jason has written for Project Upland. They start with having a plan when training dogs, to food reward. They finish off with five different mental states of your dog and how it affects your training. There is so much information, tricks and tips packed into this one, you're gonna have to listen twice. Come on along on this Journey with us!  Articles Referenced in Show:  https://projectupland.com/hunting-dogs/understanding-timing-in-bird-dog-training/ https://projectupland.com/hunting-dogs/should-you-use-dog-treats-in-gun-dog-training/ https://projectupland.com/hunting-dogs/training-to-the-character-of-your-gun-dog-2/ https://projectupland.com/hunting-dogs/resetting-your-bird-dog-in-training-the-recovery-process/ https://projectupland.com/hunting-dogs/five-mental-states-of-bird-dogs-in-training/ www.houndsmanxp.com Check out the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network for more relevant outdoor content! SPONSORS: Cajun Lights Go Wild Old South Dog Boxes Joy Dog Food Briar Creek Kennel dogsRtreed Freedom Hunters Rough Cut Company Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Heath catches back up with Jason Carter from Merrymeeting Kenneland author for Project Upland. Jason is a NAVHDA judge, NADKC member, director of youth development, secretary of NAVHDA's youth committee, clinic leader and trainer at Merrymeeting Kennels. Heath and Jason go over several articles Jason has written for Project Upland. They start with having a plan when training dogs, to food reward. They finish off with five different mental states of your dog and how it affects your training. There is so much information, tricks and tips packed into this one, you're gonna have to listen twice. Come on along on this Journey with us! Articles Referenced in Show: https://projectupland.com/hunting-dogs/understanding-timing-in-bird-dog-training/https://projectupland.com/hunting-dogs/should-you-use-dog-treats-in-gun-dog-training/https://projectupland.com/hunting-dogs/training-to-the-character-of-your-gun-dog-2/https://projectupland.com/hunting-dogs/resetting-your-bird-dog-in-training-the-recovery-process/https://projectupland.com/hunting-dogs/five-mental-states-of-bird-dogs-in-training/www.houndsmanxp.comCheck out the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network for more relevant outdoor content!SPONSORS:Cajun LightsGo WildOld South Dog BoxesJoy Dog FoodBriar Creek KenneldogsRtreedFreedom HuntersRough Cut Company

Heath catches back up with Jason Carter from Merrymeeting Kenneland author for Project Upland. Jason is a NAVHDA judge, NADKC member, director of youth development, secretary of NAVHDA's youth committee, clinic leader and trainer at Merrymeeting Kennels. Heath and Jason go over several articles Jason has written for Project Upland. They start with having a plan when training dogs, to food reward. They finish off with five different mental states of your dog and how it affects your training. There is so much information, tricks and tips packed into this one, you're gonna have to listen twice. Come on along on this Journey with us! Articles Referenced in Show: https://projectupland.com/hunting-dogs/understanding-timing-in-bird-dog-training/https://projectupland.com/hunting-dogs/should-you-use-dog-treats-in-gun-dog-training/https://projectupland.com/hunting-dogs/training-to-the-character-of-your-gun-dog-2/https://projectupland.com/hunting-dogs/resetting-your-bird-dog-in-training-the-recovery-process/https://projectupland.com/hunting-dogs/five-mental-states-of-bird-dogs-in-training/www.houndsmanxp.comCheck out the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network for more relevant outdoor content!SPONSORS:Cajun LightsGo WildOld South Dog BoxesJoy Dog FoodBriar Creek KenneldogsRtreedFreedom HuntersRough Cut Company

On this episode I talk with Delvin Terry of Just Hounds and hear about how he's turned a small apparel brand into something to help reach those who have never hunted before. We talk bird dogs, hound dogs and so much more!  ------------ GIVEAWAY - FINAL RISE GEAR Get signed up on Patreon today to get entered to win a brand new Summit XT Vest and Field Glove from Final Rise which was revieled this past weekend at Pheasant Fest.  Subscribe to the Upland Rookie YouTube Channel by clicking here.  As a reminder, if you are enjoying the podcast, please go leave a rating and review on whichever podcast platform you listen on. Much appreciated.  ----------- *TITLE SPONSOR - BPro Kennels* LISTENERS CAN SAVE 10% ON A DOG BOX FROM BPRO KENNESL USING PROMO CODE ROOKIE10)  BPRO Kennels was founded with a vision to create a premium dog box that was customizable to fit any needs and stand the test of time. These hand-crafted kennels are proudly built in the USA with no corners cut, with your dog's safety as the first priority. These are made of high grade, lightweight aluminum that can be left raw or powder coated to whatever color combinations you can think of. Inukshuk Professional Dog Food is a Canadian business, providing professional mushers, sporting dog handlers and kennels around the world with the highest quality dog food on the market.  Final Rise - Preimum upland gear for the serious bird hunter. Check out the new Sidekick fest for ultra slim design and light weight. Every product is made in the USA and is durable season after season.   Trinity Bretons. Angels in the home and demons in the field. Trinity offer puppies, The Trinity Upland Academy with George Hickox, Started Dogs and Stud Service and some damn fine bird dogs.  ---------- AFFILIATES: OnX Hunt. Save 20% off your subscription today by using promo code TUR20  ---------- CONNECT WITH ME:  Email: uplandbritts@gmail.com Instagram: @upland_britts or @theuplandrookiepodcast Facebook: The Upland Rookie Podcast Twitter: @uplandrookiepod

Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by European bird hunter Miguel Canaverde and Project Upland filmmaker Kevin Erdvig for a conversation about the new film “Lapland Grouse” debuting at Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever's Film Fest later this week in Minneapolis. The new film is about Portuguese native Canaverde's relocation to Sweden where he's fallen in love with the country's upland bird hunting opportunities, especially for capercaillies, a Eurasian forest grouse species. Episode Highlights: • The film “Lapland Grouse” will be a part of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever's second-ever Film Fest kicking off National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic 2023 in Minneapolis on Thursday, February 16th. • Canaverde and his Bracco Italiano bird dog will be featured in the upcoming spring issue of Project Upland's magazine. • And, special thanks to the musical group Trampled by Turtles for allowing Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever to use their song “On the Highway” as our new podcast intro music. Learn more about National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic at www.PheasantFest.org

On this episode I talk with Cory Arola about photography and what steps we can all take to capture better photos in the field and tell a story through the photos we take. We chat about his day job of training dogs with behavior modification and rehabilitation which is fascinating to hear about. We chat big game, bird dogs (GWP's) and a whole lot more. Outback Outdoors   ------------ Subscribe to the Upland Rookie YouTube Channel by clicking here.  As a reminder, if you are enjoying the podcast, please go leave a rating and review on whichever podcast platform you listen on. Much appreciated.  ----------- *TITLE SPONSOR - BPro Kennels* LISTENERS CAN SAVE 10% ON A DOG BOX FROM BPRO KENNESL USING PROMO CODE ROOKIE10)  BPRO Kennels was founded with a vision to create a premium dog box that was customizable to fit any needs and stand the test of time. These hand-crafted kennels are proudly built in the USA with no corners cut, with your dog's safety as the first priority. These are made of high grade, lightweight aluminum that can be left raw or powder coated to whatever color combinations you can think of. The podcast is presented by: Final Rise - Preimum upland gear for the serious bird hunter. Check out the new Sidekick fest for ultra slim design and light weight. Every product is made in the USA and is durable season after season.   Sponsor of the podcast: Trinity Bretons. Angels in the home and demons in the field. Trinity offer puppies, The Trinity Upland Academy with George Hickox, Started Dogs and Stud Service and some damn fine bird dogs.  ---------- AFFILIATES: OnX Hunt. Save 20% off your subscription today by using promo code TUR20  ---------- CONNECT WITH ME:  Email: uplandbritts@gmail.com Instagram: @upland_britts or @theuplandrookiepodcast Facebook: The Upland Rookie Podcast Twitter: @uplandrookiepod

Jason Carter is the owner and operator of Merry Meeting Kennels, professional trainer, author for Project Upland and a teacher. He fits perfectly into our theme on The Journey: teach, train and learn. The Journey, on the Houndsman XP Podcast Network, is all about bettering the hounds we hunt. That starts with the decision to breed and the crosses we make. Jason recently wrote an article about making the hard decision on not breeding your dog. When you cherish the hounds you run and want to carry those memories through time it's a common practice to try and replicate those hounds. Heath and Jason start at the decision that drives us to breed our hounds. What is it that we are looking to accomplish by breeding and some ways to evaluate that decision? This is a hard conversation, as Heath and Jason discuss, that is sometimes avoided. This is a must listen if you have dogs and are interested in continuing to hunt. Sometimes the hard decision is the right decision. How to Make the Tough Decision to Not Breed Your Dog Written by Jason Carter https://projectupland.com/hunting-dogs/should-breed-my-dog/ www.HoundsmanXP.com ►Want Houndsman XP shirts, hats, and more? Check ‘em out! Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/HXP-Official/shop Hats: https://www.dogsrtreed.com/collections/houndsman-xp-gear/HXP ►Thank you to our Sponsors! www.CajunLights.com www.TimeToGoWild.com www.Wall2WallFab.com www.JoyPetfood.com www.ShopBriarcreek.com www.dogsRtreed.com www.FreedomHunters.org www.RoughCutCompany.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Carter is the owner and operator of Merry Meeting Kennels, professional trainer, author for Project Upland and a teacher. He fits perfectly into our theme on The Journey: teach, train and learn.The Journey, on the Houndsman XP Podcast Network, is all about bettering the hounds we hunt. That starts with the decision to breed and the crosses we make. Jason recently wrote an article about making the hard decision on not breeding your dog. When you cherish the hounds you run and want to carry those memories through time it's a common practice to try and replicate those hounds.Heath and Jason start at the decision that drives us to breed our hounds. What is it that we are looking to accomplish by breeding and some ways to evaluate that decision? This is a hard conversation, as Heath and Jason discuss, that is sometimes avoided. This is a must listen if you have dogs and are interested in continuing to hunt. Sometimes the hard decision is the right decision.How to Make the Tough Decision to Not Breed Your DogWritten by Jason Carterhttps://projectupland.com/hunting-dogs/should-breed-my-dog/www.HoundsmanXP.com►Want Houndsman XP shirts, hats, and more? Check ‘em out!Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/HXP-Official/shopHats: https://www.dogsrtreed.com/collections/houndsman-xp-gear/HXP►Thank you to our Sponsors!www.CajunLights.comwww.TimeToGoWild.comwww.Wall2WallFab.comwww.JoyPetfood.comwww.ShopBriarcreek.comwww.dogsRtreed.comwww.FreedomHunters.orgwww.RoughCutCompany.com

Episode 71 I chat with my friend Chris Midgette (The Hunting Traveller)and we catch up life and our 2022 seasons so far. Chris updates us on his dogs health and some of what he has been up too and shares some highlights from this year.  ------------ Subscribe to the Upland Rookie YouTube Channel by clicking here.  As a reminder, if you are enjoying the podcast, please go leave a rating and review on whichever podcast platform you listen on. Much appreciated.  ----------- *TITLE SPONSOR - BPro Kennels* LISTENERS CAN SAVE 10% ON A DOG BOX FROM BPRO KENNESL USING PROMO CODE ROOKIE10)  BPRO Kennels was founded with a vision to create a premium dog box that was customizable to fit any needs and stand the test of time. These hand-crafted kennels are proudly built in the USA with no corners cut, with your dog's safety as the first priority. These are made of high grade, lightweight aluminum that can be left raw or powder coated to whatever color combinations you can think of. The podcast is presented by: Final Rise - Preimum upland gear for the serious bird hunter. Check out the new Sidekick fest for ultra slim design and light weight. Every product is made in the USA and is durable season after season.   Sponsor of the podcast: Trinity Bretons. Angels in the home and demons in the field. Trinity offer puppies, The Trinity Upland Academy with George Hickox, Started Dogs and Stud Service and some damn fine bird dogs.  ---------- AFFILIATES: OnX Hunt. Save 20% off your subscription today by using promo code TUR20  ---------- CONNECT WITH ME:  Email: uplandbritts@gmail.com Instagram: @upland_britts or @theuplandrookiepodcast Facebook: The Upland Rookie Podcast Twitter: @uplandrookiepod

On episode 69 I talk with my good buddy Jody Funk and get his take and learnings on being a new upland hunter and see what he is learning first hand out in the frozen foelds of Canada.  ------------ Subscribe to the Upland Rookie YouTube Channel by clicking here.  As a reminder, if you are enjoying the podcast, please go leave a rating and review on whichever podcast platform you listen on. Much appreciated.  ----------- *TITLE SPONSOR - BPro Kennels* LISTENERS CAN SAVE 10% ON A DOG BOX FROM BPRO KENNESL USING PROMO CODE ROOKIE10)  BPRO Kennels was founded with a vision to create a premium dog box that was customizable to fit any needs and stand the test of time. These hand-crafted kennels are proudly built in the USA with no corners cut, with your dog's safety as the first priority. These are made of high grade, lightweight aluminum that can be left raw or powder coated to whatever color combinations you can think of. The podcast is presented by: Final Rise - Preimum upland gear for the serious bird hunter. Check out the new Sidekick fest for ultra slim design and light weight. Every product is made in the USA and is durable season after season.   Sponsor of the podcast: Trinity Bretons. Angels in the home and demons in the field. Trinity offer puppies, The Trinity Upland Academy with George Hickox, Started Dogs and Stud Service and some damn fine bird dogs.  ---------- AFFILIATES: OnX Hunt. Save 20% off your subscription today by using promo code TUR20  ---------- CONNECT WITH ME:  Email: uplandbritts@gmail.com Instagram: @upland_britts or @theuplandrookiepodcast Facebook: The Upland Rookie Podcast Twitter: @uplandrookiepod

On episode 68 I sit down and chat dogs with Bayley Taylor from Steelfork Kennels and learn more about her journey into upland hunting and bird dogs.  ------------ Subscribe to the Upland Rookie YouTube Channel by clicking here.  As a reminder, if you are enjoying the podcast, please go leave a rating and review on whichever podcast platform you listen on. Much appreciated.  ----------- *TITLE SPONSOR - BPro Kennels* LISTENERS CAN SAVE 10% ON A DOG BOX FROM BPRO KENNESL USING PROMO CODE ROOKIE10)  BPRO Kennels was founded with a vision to create a premium dog box that was customizable to fit any needs and stand the test of time. These hand-crafted kennels are proudly built in the USA with no corners cut, with your dog's safety as the first priority. These are made of high grade, lightweight aluminum that can be left raw or powder coated to whatever color combinations you can think of. The podcast is presented by: Final Rise - Preimum upland gear for the serious bird hunter. Check out the new Sidekick fest for ultra slim design and light weight. Every product is made in the USA and is durable season after season.   Sponsor of the podcast: Trinity Bretons. Angels in the home and demons in the field. Trinity offer puppies, The Trinity Upland Academy with George Hickox, Started Dogs and Stud Service and some damn fine bird dogs.  ---------- AFFILIATES: OnX Hunt. Save 20% off your subscription today by using promo code TUR20  ---------- CONNECT WITH ME:  Email: uplandbritts@gmail.com Instagram: @upland_britts or @theuplandrookiepodcast Facebook: The Upland Rookie Podcast Twitter: @uplandrookiepod

On episode 67 I chat with my buddy Mike Thompson from Upland Knife CO and cover a bunch of topics as he shares his story of his upland hunting journey with us.  ------------ Subscribe to the Upland Rookie YouTube Channel by clicking here.  As a reminder, if you are enjoying the podcast, please go leave a rating and review on whichever podcast platform you listen on. Much appreciated.  ----------- *TITLE SPONSOR - BPro Kennels* LISTENERS CAN SAVE 10% ON A DOG BOX FROM BPRO KENNESL USING PROMO CODE ROOKIE10)  BPRO Kennels was founded with a vision to create a premium dog box that was customizable to fit any needs and stand the test of time. These hand-crafted kennels are proudly built in the USA with no corners cut, with your dog's safety as the first priority. These are made of high grade, lightweight aluminum that can be left raw or powder coated to whatever color combinations you can think of. The podcast is presented by: Final Rise - Preimum upland gear for the serious bird hunter. Check out the new Sidekick fest for ultra slim design and light weight. Every product is made in the USA and is durable season after season.   Sponsor of the podcast: Trinity Bretons. Angels in the home and demons in the field. Trinity offer puppies, The Trinity Upland Academy with George Hickox, Started Dogs and Stud Service and some damn fine bird dogs.  ---------- AFFILIATES: OnX Hunt. Save 20% off your subscription today by using promo code TUR20  ---------- CONNECT WITH ME:  Email: uplandbritts@gmail.com Instagram: @upland_britts or @theuplandrookiepodcast Facebook: The Upland Rookie Podcast Twitter: @uplandrookiepod

On episode 66 I talk trials, setters, wild birds and much more with Mike Moss and Marc Zandell from Team No Fly Zone on part two of this three part series.  ------------ Subscribe to the Upland Rookie YouTube Channel by clicking here.  As a reminder, if you are enjoying the podcast, please go leave a rating and review on whichever podcast platform you listen on. Much appreciated.  ----------- *TITLE SPONSOR - BPro Kennels* LISTENERS CAN SAVE 10% ON A DOG BOX FROM BPRO KENNESL USING PROMO CODE ROOKIE10)  BPRO Kennels was founded with a vision to create a premium dog box that was customizable to fit any needs and stand the test of time. These hand-crafted kennels are proudly built in the USA with no corners cut, with your dog's safety as the first priority. These are made of high grade, lightweight aluminum that can be left raw or powder coated to whatever color combinations you can think of. The podcast is presented by: Final Rise - Preimum upland gear for the serious bird hunter. Check out the new Sidekick fest for ultra slim design and light weight. Every product is made in the USA and is durable season after season.   Sponsor of the podcast: Trinity Bretons. Angels in the home and demons in the field. Trinity offer puppies, The Trinity Upland Academy with George Hickox, Started Dogs and Stud Service and some damn fine bird dogs.  ---------- AFFILIATES: OnX Hunt. Save 20% off your subscription today by using promo code TUR20  ---------- CONNECT WITH ME:  Email: uplandbritts@gmail.com Instagram: @upland_britts or @theuplandrookiepodcast Facebook: The Upland Rookie Podcast Twitter: @uplandrookiepod

On episode 64 I talk with Gary Shaw (the unhip uplander) from Kansas and talk more about traveling to hunt, Setters, prairie grouse and awhole lot more. Enjoy!  ------------ Subscribe to the Upland Rookie YouTube Channel by clicking here.  As a reminder, if you are enjoying the podcast, please go leave a rating and review on whichever podcast platform you listen on. Much appreciated.  ----------- *TITLE SPONSOR - BPro Kennels* LISTENERS CAN SAVE 10% ON A DOG BOX FROM BPRO KENNESL USING PROMO CODE ROOKIE10)  BPRO Kennels was founded with a vision to create a premium dog box that was customizable to fit any needs and stand the test of time. These hand-crafted kennels are proudly built in the USA with no corners cut, with your dog's safety as the first priority. These are made of high grade, lightweight aluminum that can be left raw or powder coated to whatever color combinations you can think of. The podcast is presented by: Final Rise - Preimum upland gear for the serious bird hunter. Check out the new Sidekick fest for ultra slim design and light weight. Every product is made in the USA and is durable season after season.   Sponsor of the podcast: Trinity Bretons. Angels in the home and demons in the field. Trinity offer puppies, The Trinity Upland Academy with George Hickox, Started Dogs and Stud Service and some damn fine bird dogs.  ---------- AFFILIATES: OnX Hunt. Save 20% off your subscription today by using promo code TUR20  ---------- CONNECT WITH ME:  Email: uplandbritts@gmail.com Instagram: @upland_britts or @theuplandrookiepodcast Facebook: The Upland Rookie Podcast Twitter: @uplandrookiepod

This week we step out of the U.S. and step into the Palearctic region of Sweden to discuss completely foreign Grouse species! Miguel Canaverde and Kevin Erdvig of Project Upland join me to discuss these new birds and their recent trip together. Establishing a love for bird hunting in Portugal and moving to Sweden First impressions of Bracco Italianos What birds are available to hunt? (Spoiler: quite a few!) The Capercallie Grouse, Black Grouse, Willow Ptarmigan/Grouse, Hazel Grouse all in North Sweden Birds found in mature pine/spruce forests Capercallie are super territorial Black Grouse being similar to Ruffed Grouse How is the dog work on these birds? The overall hunting culture in Sweden Hunting opportunities in Sweden for foreigners How do these species stack up in the kitchen? --- Patreon and Partners: Support the Podcast: PATREON Gear: STANDING STONE SUPPLY Training Collars: DT SYSTEMS Whiskey: Ugly Dog Distillery Other GDIY LINKS ---- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/373 Presented By: FishHound Expeditions, Jackson Hole Fly Company, Range Meal Bars, Angler's Coffee Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Nick Larson, Host of the Birdshot Podcast, gives us a bird hunting 101 today. We break down the types of birds you can target, where to find them, and their differences in behavior. He tells us what is the best shotgun to get started with, some useful tips to maintain your composure while shooting, and which gun to get next as you become a more experienced hunter.  We discover how to hunt birds with or without dogs and how OnX maps change the game for upland bird hunting. Nick also shares the story of how he started his podcast which was not far from when we started our podcast too. Upland Bird Hunting Show Notes with Nick Larson 04:30 - Nick Larson's got a podcast - Birdshot Podcast 05:20 - Nick used to hunt upland birds without a dog - he tells us how dogs change the game 06:40 - Nick mentioned our episode with Terry Kluke at WFS 356 where we covered fly fishing and hunting in Ontario. Nick fished a lot in Ontario. 08:45 - They've got sharp-tailed grouse, ruffed grouse, pheasants, wood cock, prairie chickens, and spruced grouse 10:30 - Nick tells us how to get started with hunting - google a bird species and the state you're in, for ex: ruffed grouse Minnesota. Make sure you secure a hunting license from DNR and pay attention to the state rules and limits. Ruffed Grouse Management Area is a good resource to learn more about ruffed grouse hunting in Minnesota. 16:15 - Ruffed grouse season starts mid-September in Minnesota 18:20 - The best month to hunt grouse is the last 2 weeks of October and the first 2 weeks of November 20:15 - Nick has a friend with a grouse camp in Minnesota - Pineridge Grouse Camp 20:50 - Their firearms dear season usually starts the first Saturday of November 22:45 - Nick's got a hunt coming up in North Dakota and will primarily hunt sharp-tailed grouse 23:30 - Another bonus bird that they get a chance to hunt is the Hungarian Partridge - a non-native species 35:45 - Tip for sharp-tailed grouse: If your dog is on point, you're walking in and a bird flushes, keep walking until you see the group of birds. Don't shoot right away. 39:40 - Wingshooting is a term that is used as a broader term to include Waterfowl hunting or Dove hunting. Upland hunting generally refers to the upland game birds which are grouse, quail, pheasants, or Hungarian partridge, etc. 42:25 - Nick works for Upland Gun Company and they sell a very specific kind of gun. He doesn't recommend their gun if you're just getting started with hunting. 44:15 - He recommends a Remington 870 Express for beginners 45:50 - Nick likes a double gun, also known as an over/under, side by side, or a break-action gun. He tells us why. 48:10 - A 12-gauge gun is more common for all upland bird hunters but the more avid upland bird hunter uses a 20-gauge 51:20 - Their guns are made to order and the price starts at $2000 55:24 - Tip: Relax and maintain composure when you see a bird. You got more time than you think. 1:01:10 - Practice shooting at sporting clays 1:06:50 - Nick launched his podcast in September 2017. It used to be called, Project Upland and was only recently changed to Birdshot Podcast. 1:19:10 - OnX Hunt sponsors their podcast. They change the game big time for hunting. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/373

On this episode I chat with Ben Proctor of BPro Kennels. We dive into Ben's journey with upland hunting and his company. We chat more abotu the custom dog box designs and brought him to this point.  ------------ Subscribe to the Upland Rookie YouTube Channel by clicking here.  As a reminder, if you are enjoying the podcast, please go leave a rating and review on whichever podcast platform you listen on. Much appreciated.  ----------- *TITLE SPONSOR - BPro Kennels* LISTENERS CAN SAVE 10% ON A DOG BOX FROM BPRO KENNESL USING PROMO CODE ROOKIE10)  BPRO Kennels was founded with a vision to create a premium dog box that was customizable to fit any needs and stand the test of time. These hand-crafted kennels are proudly built in the USA with no corners cut, with your dog's safety as the first priority. These are made of high grade, lightweight aluminum that can be left raw or powder coated to whatever color combinations you can think of. The podcast is presented by: Final Rise - Preimum upland gear for the serious bird hunter. Check out the new Sidekick fest for ultra slim design and light weight. Every product is made in the USA and is durable season after season.   Sponsor of the podcast: Trinity Bretons. Angels in the home and demons in the field. Trinity offer puppies, The Trinity Upland Academy with George Hickox, Started Dogs and Stud Service and some damn fine bird dogs.  ---------- AFFILIATES: OnX Hunt. Save 20% off your subscription today by using promo code TUR20  ---------- CONNECT WITH ME:  Email: uplandbritts@gmail.com Instagram: @upland_britts or @theuplandrookiepodcast Facebook: The Upland Rookie Podcast Twitter: @uplandrookiepod

In this episode im joined by several friends with varying experience with chasing prairie birds. A.J DeRosa and Kevin Erdvig from Project Upland, Jon Yeager, George McNamara, and Klay Konrad and Mark. We discuss the evolution of their dogs over the time they have spent here.

This is part two of Reach Out Your Hand with Scott Kinnane. Be sure to check out the episaode 57 for part one of this c onversation about mentoring new hunters.   Links: Scott's Facebook ------------ The podcast fall kick off giveaway is still going on and prizes are up for grabs for August, Sept and Oct. Become a patron supporter to get entered. There are some incredible prizes from comapny's such as, Final Rise, Cable Gangz, Upand Knife Company and Gunner Kennels.  Subscribe to the Upland Rookie YouTube Channel by clicking here.  As a reminder, if you are enjoying the podcast, please go leave a rating and review on whichever podcast platform you listen on. Much appreciated.  ----------- *TITLE SPONSOR - BPro Kennels* LISTENERS CAN SAVE 10% ON A DOG BOX FROM BPRO KENNESL USING PROMO CODE ROOKIE10)  BPRO Kennels was founded with a vision to create a premium dog box that was customizable to fit any needs and stand the test of time. These hand-crafted kennels are proudly built in the USA with no corners cut, with your dog's safety as the first priority. These are made of high grade, lightweight aluminum that can be left raw or powder coated to whatever color combinations you can think of. The podcast is presented by: Final Rise - Preimum upland gear for the serious bird hunter. Check out the new Sidekick fest for ultra slim design and light weight. Every product is made in the USA and is durable season after season.   Sponsor of the podcast: Trinity Bretons. Angels in the home and demons in the field. Trinity offer puppies, The Trinity Upland Academy with George Hickox, Started Dogs and Stud Service and some damn fine bird dogs.  ---------- AFFILIATES: OnX Hunt. Save 20% off your subscription today by using promo code TUR20  ---------- CONNECT WITH ME:  Email: uplandbritts@gmail.com Instagram: @upland_britts or @theuplandrookiepodcast Facebook: The Upland Rookie Podcast Twitter: @uplandrookiepod

On part 1 of this 2 part series I talk with Scott Kinnane about mentoring new hunters and what this looks like. We dive deeper intop walking alongside someone new to bird hunting for an extended pierod of time and what it means to be a good mentor and mentee. Stay tuned for PART TWO! Links: Scott's Facebook ------------ The podcast fall kick off giveaway is still going on and prizes are up for grabs for August, Sept and Oct. Become a patron supporter to get entered. There are some incredible prizes from comapny's such as, Final Rise, Cable Gangz, Upand Knife Company and Gunner Kennels.  Subscribe to the Upland Rookie YouTube Channel by clicking here.  As a reminder, if you are enjoying the podcast, please go leave a rating and review on whichever podcast platform you listen on. Much appreciated.  ----------- *TITLE SPONSOR - BPro Kennels* LISTENERS CAN SAVE 10% ON A DOG BOX FROM BPRO KENNESL USING PROMO CODE ROOKIE10)  BPRO Kennels was founded with a vision to create a premium dog box that was customizable to fit any needs and stand the test of time. These hand-crafted kennels are proudly built in the USA with no corners cut, with your dog's safety as the first priority. These are made of high grade, lightweight aluminum that can be left raw or powder coated to whatever color combinations you can think of. The podcast is presented by: Final Rise - Preimum upland gear for the serious bird hunter. Check out the new Sidekick fest for ultra slim design and light weight. Every product is made in the USA and is durable season after season.   Sponsor of the podcast: Trinity Bretons. Angels in the home and demons in the field. Trinity offer puppies, The Trinity Upland Academy with George Hickox, Started Dogs and Stud Service and some damn fine bird dogs.  ---------- AFFILIATES: OnX Hunt. Save 20% off your subscription today by using promo code TUR20  ---------- CONNECT WITH ME:  Email: uplandbritts@gmail.com Instagram: @upland_britts or @theuplandrookiepodcast Facebook: The Upland Rookie Podcast Twitter: @uplandrookiepod

On this episode I talk with Jeff Ruiter from Trinity Bretons and do a deeper dive into breeding, COI vs Line Breeding, training and development and a whole lot more.  Links: Trinity Bretons Episode 24 with Josh Ruiter from Trinity Bretons ------------ The podcast fall kick off giveaway is still going on and prizes are up for grabs for August, Sept and Oct. Become a patron supporter to get entered. There are some incredible prizes from comapny's such as, Final Rise, Cable Gangz, Upand Knife Company and Gunner Kennels.  Subscribe to the Upland Rookie YouTube Channel by clicking here.  As a reminder, if you are enjoying the podcast, please go leave a rating and review on whichever podcast platform you listen on. Much appreciated.  ----------- *TITLE SPONSOR - BPro Kennels* LISTENERS CAN SAVE 10% ON A DOG BOX FROM BPRO KENNESL USING PROMO CODE ROOKIE10)  BPRO Kennels was founded with a vision to create a premium dog box that was customizable to fit any needs and stand the test of time. These hand-crafted kennels are proudly built in the USA with no corners cut, with your dog's safety as the first priority. These are made of high grade, lightweight aluminum that can be left raw or powder coated to whatever color combinations you can think of. The podcast is presented by: Final Rise - Preimum upland gear for the serious bird hunter. Check out the new Sidekick fest for ultra slim design and light weight. Every product is made in the USA and is durable season after season.   Sponsor of the podcast: Trinity Bretons. Angels in the home and demons in the field. Trinity offer puppies, The Trinity Upland Academy with George Hickox, Started Dogs and Stud Service and some damn fine bird dogs.  ---------- AFFILIATES: OnX Hunt. Save 20% off your subscription today by using promo code TUR20  ---------- CONNECT WITH ME:  Email: uplandbritts@gmail.com Instagram: @upland_britts or @theuplandrookiepodcast Facebook: The Upland Rookie Podcast Twitter: @uplandrookiepod

On this episode I catch up with my good friend Matt Davis from Final Rise. Matt just picked up a new puppy recently and has some big hunts ahead for this fall. We dive into the growth and development of his company and look ahead to what's in the future.  Links: FinalRise.Com ------------ The podcast fall kick off giveaway is still going on and prizes are up for grabs for August, Sept and Oct. Become a patron supporter to get entered. There are some incredible prizes from comapny's such as, Final Rise, Cable Gangz, Upand Knife Company and Gunner Kennels.  Subscribe to the Upland Rookie YouTube Channel by clicking here.  As a reminder, if you are enjoying the podcast, please go leave a rating and review on whichever podcast platform you listen on. Much appreciated.  ----------- SPONSORS:  BPro Kennels - LISTENERS CAN SAVE 10% ON A DOG BOX FROM BPRO KENNESL USING PROMO CODE ROOKIE10)  BPRO Kennels was founded with a vision to create a premium dog box that was customizable to fit any needs and stand the test of time. These hand-crafted kennels are proudly built in the USA with no corners cut, with your dog's safety as the first priority. These are made of high grade, lightweight aluminum that can be left raw or powder coated to whatever color combinations you can think of. Final Rise - Preimum upland gear for the serious bird hunter. Check out the new Sidekick fest for ultra slim design and light weight. Every product is made in the USA and is durable season after season.   Trinity Bretons. Angels in the home and demons in the field. Trinity offer puppies, The Trinity Upland Academy with George Hickox, Started Dogs and Stud Service and some damn fine bird dogs.  ---------- AFFILIATES: OnX Hunt. Save 20% off your subscription today by using promo code TUR20  ---------- CONNECT WITH ME:  Email: uplandbritts@gmail.com Instagram: @upland_britts or @theuplandrookiepodcast Facebook: The Upland Rookie Podcast Twitter: @uplandrookiepod

In this episode, Tyler sits down with Jennifer Wapenski, owner and breeder of the Deutsch Langhaar's. Jennifer is also part of Hunting Dog Confidential and Project Upland. Jennifer and Tyler discuss the breed and go over what the difference is between German Long Haired Pointers and Deutsch Langhaar's, the requirements/testing set forth by the Germans for breeding, how Jennifer chose the Deutsch Langhaar and more! The exciting part about the Deutsch Langhaar is that even in the U.S. we are still required to meet the German standards in order to continue breeding under the Deutsch Langhaar name. There are not many litters of pups in the U.S. each year but the nice part is that if you purchase a Deutsch Langhaar, you know it went through extensive testing and met the standards that have been set forth for many many years. I really enjoyed this conversation with Jennifer and learned alot about the Deutsch Langhaar.

Scott is the owner of Ron Schara Productions. One of the Upland Hunting shows they produce is called "The Flush". Scott lives in Minnesota but travels North America chasing everything with feathers. One of the most humble people i've ever met and a damn good bird hunter to boot. We talk about past dogs, past seasons, and what the future holds for us as bird hunters. I'm still amazed at what starting this podcast has done and the people i get to meet and have conversations with. I hope everyone enjoys this one.

A.J was good enough to jump on the podcast on short notice this week. We chat about the Project Upland Film that they did about little old me last fall. The film is on their YouTube channel and is titled A Love Letter to North Dakota.

We are joined by the Wapenskis this week to talk about what its like getting into, training with, and hunting alongside your spouse! Joe and Jennifer Wapenski (of Project Upland and cohost of the Hunting Dog Confidential Podcast ) have an interesting story in not only how they came to the gun dog world but how its impacted their lives ever since! Working dogs with an actual job Waterfowl into upland hunting The hunt for the right breed and breeder Enter the Deutsch Langhaar The differences between the Deutsch Langhaar and a German Longhaired Pointer (HDC Episode #32 for more on this) The value of learning by just observing. RULE: "Birds are out, mouths are shut!" Hunting in Washington State Fall trips and plans Joe's pigeons ----- PATREON GDIY LINKS ----- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode I sit down with Nick Larson from the Bird Shot Podcast and learn more about his upland journey. We take an unexpected turn and talk about why it's important to cut the timber in the northwoods as well as talk about his two Setters, hunting podcasts and why they have become so popular.    Thanks to Inukshuk Professional Dog Food! Inukshuk Professional Dog Food is a Canadian business, providing professional mushers, working dog handlers and kennels around the world with the highest quality dog food on the market.  Thank you Pointer Traditions! If you are in the market for a new collar or bird strap system, then look no further. Their high quality, made in the USA bird straps are tough as hell, waterproof and resistant to mold. Pointer Traditions, ALWAYS ON POINT! PROMO CODE: ROOKIE15 Thanks to Final Rise - Preimum upland gear for the serious bird hunter. Check out their only sale of the year now until June 5th. Use code FINALRISE to save $30 on any vest system.  Thanks to Trinity Bretons. Home of the Epagneul Breton. Angels in the home and demons in the field. They offer puppies, The Trinity Upland Academy with George Hickox, Started Dogs and Stud Service.  Thanks to Gunner Kennels. The search for the perfect kennel is over and having the peace of mind knowing your best friend is safe in the back of your truck is priceless.  OnX Hunt. Save 20% off your subscription today by using promo code TUR20   CONNECT WITH ME:  Email: uplandbritts@gmail.com Instagram: @upland_britts or @theuplandrookiepodcast Facebook: The Upland Rookie Podcast Twitter: @uplandrookiepod

This episode I sit down with Scott Whiddon and chat more about what it takeas raising bird dogs in the burbs. We learn more about Scott's new journey into the world of upland hunting and DIY dog training.    Thanks to Inukshuk Professional Dog Food! Inukshuk Professional Dog Food is a Canadian business, providing professional mushers, working dog handlers and kennels around the world with the highest quality dog food on the market.  Thank you Pointer Traditions! If you are in the market for a new collar or bird strap system, then look no further. Their high quality, made in the USA bird straps are tough as hell, waterproof and resistant to mold. Pointer Traditions, ALWAYS ON POINT! PROMO CODE: ROOKIE15 Thanks to Trinity Bretons. Home of the Epagneul Breton. Angels in the home and demons in the field. They offer puppies, The Trinity Upland Academy with George Hickox, Started Dogs and Stud Service.  Thanks to Gunner Kennels. The search for the perfect kennel is over and having the peace of mind knowing your best friend is safe in the back of your truck is priceless.  OnX Hunt. Save 20% off your subscription today by using promo code TUR20   CONNECT WITH ME:  Email: uplandbritts@gmail.com Instagram: @upland_britts or @theuplandrookiepodcast Facebook: The Upland Rookie Podcast Twitter: @uplandrookiepod

This episode I sit down with Jeff Lusk and discuss pigeon care and learn more about these incredible resources most of us use for dog training.    Thanks to Inukshuk Professional Dog Food! Inukshuk Professional Dog Food is a Canadian business, providing professional mushers, working dog handlers and kennels around the world with the highest quality dog food on the market.  Thank you Pointer Traditions! If you are in the market for a new collar or bird strap system, then look no further. Their high quality, made in the USA bird straps are tough as hell, waterproof and resistant to mold. Pointer Traditions, ALWAYS ON POINT! PROMO CODE: ROOKIE15 Thanks to Trinity Bretons. Home of the Epagneul Breton. Angels in the home and demons in the field. They offer puppies, The Trinity Upland Academy with George Hickox, Started Dogs and Stud Service.  Thanks to Gunner Kennels. The search for the perfect kennel is over and having the peace of mind knowing your best friend is safe in the back of your truck is priceless.  OnX Hunt. Save 20% off your subscription today by using promo code TUR20   CONNECT WITH ME:  Email: uplandbritts@gmail.com Instagram: @upland_britts or @theuplandrookiepodcast Facebook: The Upland Rookie Podcast Twitter: @uplandrookiepod

Edgar Castillo is on!You can find his work at Project Upland among others.Follow Edgar on Instagram: @hunt_birdzWe talk about his writing and hunting and I drill deep for his opinions on appropriate hats for hunting while middle aged.Please remember to rate, review and subscribe. Listen, I know your busy.  I understand  if you don't have the time to rate, review and subscribe. I appreciate you listening.

Zoom.  If you are not following Edgar Castillo (@hunt_birdz) on Instagram you're missing out.  In addition to Instagram, Edgar writes for several publications including Project Upland.  As an avid upland hunter Edgar has a knack for finding birds, with or without a dog.  He tells these stories through his posts and articles.  Listen in on Episode 45 as we visit with Edgar about why he does what he does.  Enjoy.

Listen on Spotify * Apple Podcasts * iHeartRadio * Pandora * Amazon Podcasts In this episode of Conversations, we’re joined by A.J. DeRosa and we unpack his roots in hunting, Project Upland and all the various spinoffs and complements to it, R3 and the hope for the future, chairing the Sportsmen for Biden committee, and so much more. This is a conversation you don’t want to miss! Go to Patreon and become a friend of the show OFFICIALLY here! E-mail Fletcher with Hallett Insurance to get your quote! Double the “L’s” and Double the “T’s” Check out Two Fish Creative for your software solutions – no problem is too big or too small! Follow Cast and Blast Florida: Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – Website Want to experience a world class duck hunt or fishing charter? E-mail Travis to book today . . . Connect with the gang on social media: Travis Thompson – @travisthompson – Instagram – Twitter – Facebook Nathan Henderson – @nhenderson77 – Instagram – Twitter – Facebook Emily Thompson – @lovedaloca – Instagram

We are talking about vintage double barrel shotguns today and my guest is Greg Elliott.  Greg started dogsanddoubles.com, you've read his articles in many of your favorite shotgun magazines and he has been a guest on many of my favorite podcasts...  Three decades of buying shotguns have given Greg a wealth of knowledge about how to buy, where to buy and what to look for in vintage double shotguns.Support the show (http://patreon.com/abreakintheaction)