All American Wingshooting Podcast

You might have seen the Pepi’s at a trade show displaying their taxidermy or maybe even booked a hunt with Micheal himself. In this episode he shares about being an Italian family from New York City with a deep-rooted devotion for taxidermy and upland hunting. There’s no question that the love of the bird dog brings people together from all different backgrounds. How blessed we are to share this passion and learn so much about life from others. After this episode, you’ll be saying, “pass the limoncello”!

Born and raised in Idaho, Andy caught the bug for the upland lifestyle. He and his brothers have hunted all over the state with generations of dogs. With his knack for writing, you might find Andy’s tales in multiple upland publications. Durning Covid, Andy took his memories and lessons learned and put them in a book, Idaho Ruffed Grouse Hunting. With the success of this book, he wrote a sequel, Idaho Upland Days. In this episode, we read through his latest publication and discuss how every hunting family has a story to tell.

Bryan Horn is one of the most passionate people in the industry. His enthusiasm for hunting, tradition, faith, family and America is contagious! In this episode, he talks about how Over Under was founded on his dream and his wife’s savings! If you’ve ever worn Over Under shirts or their waxed cotton jacket, I know you are a lifetime fan. Don’t miss these stories from behind the scenes and and the belief system that this iconic brand has been built on!

Join us as Rob breaks down what goes into custom shotguns and why they bring an advantage in the field. Rob is THE expert in the industry. He is full of practical knowledge, understands the variables to maximize your potential and has endless creativity. If you’ve ever wanted a one-of-a-kind gun, this is your episode!

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Pete catches me up on everything going on with Dogtra. He gives great insight, from behind the scenes, how they plan new products and what they take into consideration designing our favorite systems. I’ve been a loyal Dogtra user for about 5 years now. After this episode, you’ll know why.

Brad gets into “where it all started”. Believe it or not, his first hunting dogs were shorthairs! Brad shares all about Mossy Pond and how they have grown. Hosting duck and quail hunts and a full clay course, his lodge is a destination. From the ideal dog to dog games, we hit all.

Patricia Kyzar is a fundraising genius for the uplands. As a Lifetime Member of Quail Forever, Patrica is dedicated to the traditions we love so much. Full of passion, she brings the fun to every event. She is the girlfriend that everyone wants to have. Patricia is constantly hosting opportunities to get women in the outdoors. She chairs the largest ladies shooting group in Texas, Texas Women on the Wing @tx_wow. She and her husband, Richard are role models for couples hunting all over the country and sharing their love for bird dogs. Ladies, if you are interested in starting your own chapter or joining an organization to further the mission, Patricia is the best mentor.

Stephen shares updated news from the UK. He explains the process of owning a shotgun in the UK and the issues with permits. If you’re looking for a collectible, now may be the time to contact Stephen. We also get into switching techniques from sporting clays to Wingshooting and break down my mount. As always, Stephen includes his usual history lessons all throughout this episode. This is one any shotgunner will enjoy.

Grace is making waves in the shooting and hunting world placing an emphasis on hearing protection. She received her doctorate in Audiology and worked in the medical field for years before realizing the outdoors was in need of education. Grace attends shooting tournaments and hunting events pairing the best products on the market to your needs. She and her team offer custom fittings all over the country to ensure you have the best technology with the most comfort. She also shares about the new discovery connecting hearing loss to early dementia. This is another episode bringing awareness of health issues that has been overlooked for years. Don’t miss this episode to make positive changes in your own routine.

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Whitney is wife to Josh Miller, dog trainer at Riverstone Kennels in Wisconsin. Whitney talks about her role with the family business, raising litters and kiddos and how she got into hunting.