Orvis wingshooting guide of the year for 2018, Mark Nissen of Classic Bird Hunts guides hunters in Wisconsin for ruffed grouse and woodcock, then travels to Arizona for quail and doves when the snow flies. Fifty years in the woods, 40 of them guiding, he knows a bit about the sport, the dogs, and how to help you become a better hunter.
We discuss everything from puppy's most important early lessons to safety in the woods. Strategy and tactics for both bird species from a guide's perspective, beeper-versus-bell, must-take stuff you probably forgot, and shooting tips for those pesky trunks and branches.
Mark also helps us train our dogs for all types of birds, provides insights on working with a pro guide, tipping etiquette and (drum roll, please) ... a great woodcock recipe.
You also get dog training tips, another publicly-accessible place to hunt, gear discounts and a chance to win a Pointer shotgun. And it's all brought to you by these sponsors - check out their deals:
Cabela's, Sage & Braker Mercantile, Electronic Shooters Protection, Dogtra, Dr. Tim's performance dog food; FindBirdHuntingSpots.com and Gunner Kennels.
Take advantage of great deals from many of our sponsors: 10% off and free shipping on any purchase over $200 at Dogtra with the code SLUN10; wing a Pointer shotgun at FindBirdHuntingSpots.com; 30% off your first order from Dr. Tim's with the code UPLANDNATION; and financing on your Gunner Kennel.
Chukar and quail hunting, product design, industry insights ... and how you feel about trash!
Pro trainer: why a pen is your best training tool, and use a femur bone to teach retrieving
Chukars, pups, steadiness and retrieving - pro shares insider tips
Bird hunter & shotgun coach’s tutorials on crossers, low flyers and sight picture, what you wear and the paws that refreshes
Bird dog trainer Tom Dokken on drones, that bumper’s origin story, flushing dogs in the uplands plus tips for every human carrying a shotgun
The definitive bird dog ”tailgate exam” ... your gnarliest cover ... what’s in your truck?
Bird hunter, mentor, chukar fanatic talks new hunter recruitment, chukar strategy & tactics
Bird dogs and hounds - common ground for training and care ... and is there room for non-toxic shot in your vest?
Bird hunting tips from listeners - wisdom, humor, practicality and philosophy, 10 words at a time
Bird hunting gear gurus share the good stuff and what’s in the pipeline, how to wear a strap vest and new technologies
Who’s your (conservation) daddy? Bird hunter, TRCP CEO talks shaking up guv’ment on our behalf
Bird dog training couple: helping and preventing gun shy dogs, fly vs. ladybug, why the eyes have it, and using a sundial
Bird hunters’ shooting lessons - what other folks have taught me (and now, you)
Bird dog training family offers two generations-worth of wisdom ... would you ”pay to play?”
Shotgun industry insider Tim Frampton on supply chain, innovation, new products, shooting and hunting tips
Pro bird dog training couple goes deep, shares wisdom: Ronnie Smith & Susanna Love
Bird hunting pro & Pheasants Forever magazine editor Tom Carpenter shares tips, advice, wisdom
Helping bird hunters find more ground: BHA exec’s practical tips and legislative agenda
Pheasant Fest continues: E-collar guru shares hard-won wisdom and some clever uses
Is your bird dog fat? And other nutrition and performance questions from the floor of Pheasant Fest
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