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.
Pro trainer's insights on forest grouse, dogs, shooting and how to be a good guest
Scalies, bird dogs and the desert - from an expert
30 years of bird dog and hunting experience in the woods and prairies - yours for the asking!
10 questions: why your mobile mapping app might fail you; force fetch and "sit"
Better shooting, better hunting: a lesson from the NSCA chief instructor
How was your season? Callers recap theirs and remind us of ours.
Be a better bird hunter: shoot straighter with a gun that fits
Pro bird hunting guide helps us train our dogs ... hunt reports, public access, and the future of our sport
Sharing bird hunting spots ... whose side are YOU on?
Ten more bird hunting questions: strategies, tactics, dog choice, habitat and more
Ten listener questions: on bird hunting, gun dogs, firearms and life!
Sharptail primer: hunting "America's bird" ... how, where, when, and why
What YOU think, want to know, what you do and why ...
Make a new bird hunter: here's how, from the experts ... and why it's critical.
55 years of quail hunting and research ... if you don't learn something, you need to turn up the volume!
Drive south! Snowbird hunting destinations ... and hunters' hacks to make life easy for you and your bird dog
HO HO HO! The annual gift guide for bird hunters and their dogs with a special appearance by Santa Claus
Who doesn't need a laugh? You might find one here as I answer some listener questions with tongue planted firmly in cheek
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!
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