Setter Talk

Latest Episodes:

Episode 25: Mike Amman, WI Forester & avid upland hunter Jan 29, 2024

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In this episode we discuss Mike’s journey in upland hunting, mostly grouse hunting. Along with his personal experiences with his Weimaraners and setter. We also discuss the WI land scape and some legislation that’s important to bring to light with respect to changes in our upland bird’s quiet season in the Northwoods.

Episode 24: Jeremy Moore, the Dog Bone Hunter, professional trainer & setter owner Mar 25, 2023

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Jeremy has been in the upland podcast spotlight this week with being a guest on a few shows. I recommend you listen to those episodes first. GDIY and Companion Gun Dog Podcast. This episode is kind of an agreeable soft landing discussion about approach to dog training and Jeremy’s newbie dive into the world of pointing dogs with his young English setter.

Episode 23: Andy Weik, wildlife biologist & red setter enthusiast Mar 21, 2023

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Andy and Kyle chat about red setters, grouse and woodcock research projects & hunting in the northeast.

Episode 22: Kevin Erdvig: filmmaker for Project Upland and owner of an English setter. Mar 16, 2023

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We explore how Kevin got into upland hunting, his career in film and making his outdoor passion a part of his career.

Episode 21: John Pyne, traveling wing shooter, upland hunter and bird dog enthusiast Mar 09, 2023

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John joins us to talk about all his bird dog adventures—Across the lower 48 and from northern Quebec to Argentina.

Episode 20: Andrea Cavaglia, film maker, big game hunter and setter man. Kyle talks about Italy trip Sep 13, 2022

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In this episode Andrea and Kyle talk about Andrea’s upbringing with his father, a long time respected breeder of English Setters. The passion and commitment the Cavaglia family has for setters. Andrea shares some of his experiences in his career from across the world. Kyle shares his experience from his long awaited trip to Italy to see this line of setters work black grouse in the Italian Alps and his acquisition of Duca, the dog that inspired this trip over four and a half years ago.

Episode 19: Tyler Sladen, Upland hunter & falconer Jan 15, 2021

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Kyle sits down with Tyler Sladen to talk about hunting upland birds with a hawk. Tyler has a goshawk and a large mixed pack including a handful of setters, vizsla, and cocker.

Episode 18: Bailey Petersen, Field Biologist & Llewellin Setter owner. Dec 31, 2020

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A fun conversation with Bailey Petersen about a bunch of cool stuff with dogs! Hunting across the country, woodcock banding, spruce grouse radio collar project, and ruffed grouse hunting. We talk about her PRL setter, Hatchet a bit and his handling of birds.

Episode #17: Jay Dowd, long time setter man and upland artist. May 27, 2020

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A good ole chat with a fellow setter man. Kyle sits down with Jay Dowd to talk family, setters and grouse.

Episode 16: Heather Shaw: wildlife biologist, upland bird hunter and setter owner Apr 13, 2020

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Kyle sits down with guest, Heather Shaw, wildlife biologist, to have a blast talking all things grouse! Give it a listen!