Rachel Willard and her husband, Andrew, rely on wild game meat to fill their freezer and feast on year-round. This year they acquired two bearded baby bird dogs and their active lifestyle has led them to become active volunteers for their local NAVHDA Chapter and avid upland hunters. Rachel shares her story of getting into big game and upland hunting, the love of beards, and the learning and adventures that come with bird dogs. Rachel and Andrew have become very dear friends of my husband and me this past year, and we absolutely love and cherish every moment we spend with them. Both stepped up to the plate as mentors this past weekend at HerUpland Grouse Camp and did an amazing job. Enjoy this episode and hear from an amazing, beautiful person inside and out that Rachel Willard is
The Bird Dog Babe Podcast is Presented By:
Purina Pro Plan
Boss Shotshells
OnX Hunt
6:45 Intro to hunting
11:20 Big Game
17:50 Getting started in upland
20:55 Squirrels and rabbits
24:15 Bird Dogs
26:00 Pudelpointers
27:30 Choosing a breeder
35:00 NAVHDA
40:55 First NAVHDA NA Test
54:05 Releasing dog for the track
59:30 HerUpland Pointing Dog Camp
1:04:30 Pigeons
1:07:15 Hunting plans
1:10:15 Invasive quail
1:12:15 Future dog training plans
1:14:00 The latest bearded addition
1:18:15 Shared dog training duties
1:21:50 Providing structure for active bird dogs
1:28:55 Breed differences
1:30:00 Women’s Gear
1:36:40 Favorite Game Bird Recipe
1:40:00 onX Hunt
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Episode 099: When One Chapter Ends, Another Begins
Episode 098: Service, Leadership, and Proven Performance w/Andy & Amanda Doak
Episode 097: Seniors In The Sage
Episode 095: Where Ya Been?!
Episode 094: AKC's 200th Breed, The Bracco Italiano w/Dr Amanda Inman
Episode 093: Are You 'Upland Ready?'
Episode 092: Pheasant Fest 2022 - Fun, Friends, and Festivities
Episode 091: Lessons Learned w/Amanda Ponti
Bonus - Whiskey & Wildhairs: If It Doesn't Get You Arrested, It Might Get You Killed
Episode 090: Elevate Your Hunt w/Everett Headley
Episode 089: Tips For Rearing Your Own Gamebirds
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Episode 88: Paying Attention To Your Body Pre and Post Hunt w/Michelle Dunn
Episode 087: Making A Plan Of Action For The New Year w/Kat Pippitt
Episode 086: Social Media Sway on Dog Decisions w/Kelly Schur
Bonus - Whiskey and Wildhairs: The Soft-Sided Wildhair
Episode 085: Late Season in the Uplands
Episode 084: Defying The Odds - On Winning The National Field Championship w/ Jaelee Schwartz
Episode 083: Gear and Gift Guide To Help Enhance Your Hunt
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