Outdoor Life's Andrew McKean catches up with one of his former writers - me! We talk everything sage grouse, what he calls “America’s largest, most durable bird.” The myths, magic, mystique, and of course, how to hunt them. Except when you shouldn't hunt them - which might be this extreme-drought season.
We explore strategy and tactics, habitat needs, diet, and the importance of good boots. What you should look for, where to start your hunt, and why the type of sagebrush is critical. We cover dog choices, what he loves most about these iconic birds and their surroundings, and
Our public access feature covers a little spot in Nevada that is way off the beaten path but worth the effort. We also learn why dog food prices have risen four times as much as our own food, and why Jeff Bezos and Amazon are no friends of bird dog owners when it comes to dog food, and the entire podcast is brought to you by:
Sage & Braker Mercantile, Dr. Tim's performance dog food, RuffLand performance Kennels; HuntHuronSD.com, UplandNationDeals.com, Happy Jack, FindBirdHuntingSpots.com.
Shotgun buying and selling from an insider, gun care, shooting advice from a champion, bird hunting tips and hunting dog care
Valley quail primer: where, when, how and why to hunt them from a 30-year career chasing the little buggers!
Better bird hunting photos - your buddy and your dog will thank you; find mountain quail, check his pads
Required listening: 40 years of bird hunting advice from a pro outfitter, public-access hunting, and tailgate exam, part 1
Wild food: simple tips, ideas, suggestions and cautions to ensure a feast, not a flop.
Dog-training monks and revelations about e-collars - a new paradigm for bird dog trainers
The nationwide effort to boost pheasant numbers; hunting tips and tactics from an expert
Backcountry Hunters & Anglers and how bird hunters fit in ... challenges to the Great American Outdoors Act
Hunting hacks and saving a buck ... your suggestions, and time-tested ideas from thousands of miles on the road
50 hunting travel tips from 30 years in 26 states hunting public land and lodges
Gun Dog columnist on getting your dog across the training "finish line," hunting strategies and must-take gear
30 years of chukar hunting: tips and tactics, where to go, and more. Plus, why doesn't my dog come back to me?
Spaniels! Training, e-collar use, the evolution and diversion ... Jerry Ray Cacchio, Gun Dog columnist. And a challenge to wild bird hunters.
New e-collar product - before it's out, how-to tips, bird dog training advice, walk-in hunting spot from pro trainer Pete Fischer of Dogtra
Gunner Kennels' founder talks safety, dog training, hunting ... plus a new publicly-accessible chukar spot
A bird hunting hit man ... Idaho sharptail destination ... do face masks confuse your dog?
What bird hunters - and their dogs - should put in their mouth and why, fitness tips for both of us!
Chukar dogs, hunting strategies and tactics, training, breeding and picking puppies ... from a pro wirehair breeder/trainer
Industry insider takes us to school on the firearms business, his hunting passion, and the state of the business
Puppy season! Commiseration, advice, inspiration from callers and pro breeders.
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