In this episode of The Birdshot Podcast, host Nick Larson is joined by Del Whitman, an expert in gun fittings, upland hunting, and training bird dogs. Del shares his experiences working with hunters on gun fittings, his journey with various breeds of bird dogs, and his insights into how training and foundational work are crucial for both dogs and shotguns. They discuss gun maintenance, dog training techniques, and how Del’s approach to both works seamlessly with his professional work and in his hunting adventures.

Del Whitman is a master gunsmith, renowned gun fitter, and dedicated upland hunter with decades of hands-on experience. Through his custom-fitting process and deep knowledge of stock design and function, Del has helped hundreds of wingshooters improve their accuracy and comfort in the field. Whether it’s restoring vintage doubles, refining stock dimensions, or offering practical shooting instruction, Del brings a craftsman’s eye and a hunter’s intuition to every aspect of his work.

📍August Gun Fittings at Pine Ridge Grouse Camp

Del Whitman will be offering shotgun fittings at Pine Ridge Grouse Camp in Minnesota from August 25th–27th. This is a great opportunity to get your gun dialed in before the season. To check availability or reserve your spot, contact Del directly:

📧 [email protected]

📞 231-632-0845

Expect to Learn

Episode Breakdown with Timestamps

[00:02:38] - Gun Fitting and the Importance of Proper Stock Fit

[00:05:28] - Gun Fitting at Pineridge Grouse Camp

[00:17:44] - Dog Training: Lessons and Methods from the Field

[00:26:33] - Del keeping Pigeons for years

[00:32:30] - Hunt Smith Seminar

[00:42:41] - Difference between Oil and Wax

[00:51:17] - Leather butt and Recoil Pad

[01:05:47] - The Three D’s: Density, Distribution, and Diameter

[01:14:08] - Favorite Upland Gun

[01:17:13] - Conclusion

 Follow the Guest Del:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/upland_gunsmith/?hl=en 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whitmangunsmithing 

Email:  [email protected] 

Howard’s Feed-N-Wax: https://www.amazon.com/howards-feed-wax/s?k=howard%E2%80%99s+feed+and+wax 

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Website: www.birdshotpodcast.com

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