The joy of a new puppy ... and where to find bobwhites are just two of the topics as John Morgan, director of the National Bobwhite & Grassland Initiative joins us. Then, our industry insider series continues with Shawn Mahaffey, CEO and founder of what could be described as the AirBnB of wingshooting, WingIt.
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Morgan touches on old and young dogs, offers scientific insights on quail hunting from ideal habitat to the real reasons rain is good - and bad - for their population. He outlines a new, public-private strategy for the organization (formerly National Bobwhite Conservation Initiative), the reason for the name change, then jumps back to quail hunting strategy and tactics based on science. He then takes us into the ruffed grouse woods for a new perspective on hunting the King of Gamebirds.
And soon, there's an app for it. That's what Shawn Mahaffey says about a way to book a day of hunting on private land via your mobile phone. We get an exclusive preview of the tech and the reasons it may be the next big thing for bird hunters.
Our public access feature touches on the borders of a chukar state, and you chime in with the name of your most recent hunting buddy and a report on your opening day shooting skill, such as it was :).
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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!
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
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