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238. Updates & Changes to the Show Jan 18, 2024

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Things cant stay the same forever! Im riding solo on this episode for the first time in 4.5 years to catch you up on some updates and changes I'm making in an attempt to spark more engagement and growth for the show. In hopes of having a greater impact within the gun dog and upland community it was time to freshen up a few things on the show!

Whats updating and why?
Attempting to spark engagement and involvement from the listeners
Thoughts on conservation and culture
Trying to keep the content valuable and fun

Hats are BACK!

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237. Carolina Quail and Fire Coops Jan 16, 2024

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I recently got to link up with Drew Conner for a quick hunt in South Carolina for Bobwhite Quail. After getting to know Drew a bit we decided to record an episode and talk about some of the elements of hunting Bobs in the Southeast as well as trying to do our part in the conservation of these fun bird!

Islands of habitat
Map scouting for bobwhites in the South East
Results of fire on the landscape and starting the Broad River Prescribe Fire Coop
Hunting pressured birds
Conservation challenges & concerns in the South

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GDIY Profile | Matt Morgan Jan 11, 2024

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NAME: Matt Morgan

BREED: Pudelpointers (2), Bracco Italiano

LOCATION: Americus, GA

TARGETS: Dove, Duck, Pheasant, Bobwhite Quail, Sharptail Grouse, Snipe, Deer Tracking

FAVORITE EPISODES: Ep. 138 Johnny Houses w/ Mark Fulmer

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236. Does Your Grandma Even Hunt!?! Jan 09, 2024

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You spend your adult life starting and taking care of a family knowing the kids are eventually going to move on and start their own lives. What do you do then? How do you fill the void? Well, for Faith Nixon, she decided it was time to pickup the shotgun and begin chasing wild birds in the uplands! Faith and her husband, Mike, join me to talk about the journey and how she's found fulfillment and purpose in her new upland journey!

Highlights:

~From skeet shooting to dogs to hunting

~Gradually working into carrying a gun and hunting

~The family journey into Kansas!

~Faiths Kansas trip goal: just 1 wild Bobwhite Quail

~Trip lessons and tips from a woman's perspective

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235. Competing in the UFTA w/ Loren Troutt Jan 04, 2024

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Loren Troutt joins me to detail how he has been involved in UFTA essentially most of his life but how its different since he began competing a few years ago. Hunting wild birds isn't always what first exposes someone to bird dogs so how is it different for someone that comes in via trialing and gets hooked on bird dogs while achieving successful results early in the process?

Highlights:

You still have to train/maintain your dogs even if you send them off to a pro trainer
How to reign a dog in if all they want to do is go!
Prepare for mis-marked birds with golfballs
Running up to the level of competition!
Running 'Doubles' with a buddy sounds like a blast!

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234. Competing in the UFTA w/ Kevin Kiper Jan 02, 2024

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Kevin Kiper joins us this week to explain how theres no difference in training a wild bird dog and trial dog. Also, anyone with just a little bit of luck can compete immediately within UFTA (United Field Trialers Association).

The points chase in UFTA
Anyone has a shot when theres a bit of luck involved and the conditions are right
Consistency is better than relying on luck
The UFTA is membership owned. What does that mean and why is it good?
Breed considerations when competing
Why does Kevin enjoy trialing so much? Time spent with dogs & friends

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GDIY Profile | Austin Kelley Dec 28, 2023

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NAME: Austin Kelley

BREED: German Shorthair Pointer

LOCATION: Western Nebraska

TARGETS: Pheasant, Ducks, Sharptail Grouse

FAVORITE EPISODES: Ep. 171 Traveling with Your Dog

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