Topics discussed:

- Hunting dogs and different breeds

- How to determine what hunting dogs are right for you

- Living with a hunting dog

- Training and understanding your dog

- Introducing gunfire and birds

- Strengths and weaknesses of hunting dogs

- Understanding your dog’s needs

- Time saving training routines

- Soccer moms for dogs

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Topics Discussed:

- Brian and Jeff reunite!

- Hunting dogs

- Dog breeding

- State to state hunting regulations

- Practicing calls

- Plans for the future of the podcast and Contact Outdoors

- And much more!

In this episode Jeff mentions Bad Grammar. You can check out their website here:

badgrammaracademy.com

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Topics discussed:

- Alli’s background, Iowa, Minnesota and deer

- Ultramarathons

- River trips

- Calorie and liquid intake balance

- How proper and improper diets in the outdoors can impact your energy levels and brain function

- Everyone shares what specific foods and minerals help with different areas of your body when you’re on your own

- How and why altitude can change the effects of your diet in the wilderness

- And much, much more!

Follow Alli Carolan on Instagram:

@allirunswild

Joe mentioned a book called ‘Relentless Forward Progress’ by Bryon Powell. You can find it anywhere that sells books. Here’s a link to Amazon to get your search started:

amazon.com/dp/1891369903/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_.ryBCbX89J0K4

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Topics discussed in this episode:

- Aaron’s backstory and hunting preferences

- Hunting styles - Old vs New

- Trends

- BHA and the Minnesota Chapter

- Public Lands Day

Follow Aaron on Instagram!

@aaron_hebeisen

BHA website:

backcountryhunters.org

BHA Minnesota Chapter:

[email protected]

Check out Project Upland and The Bird Hunting Epic Podcast

projectupland.com

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The duo reminisce about what happened in 2018. They think back on some successes, failures and interesting adventures. Both of them discuss many types of hunting trips and even share some thoughts on things they’ve learned throughout their year.

Stick around after the credits at the end of the episode for a fun surprise!

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Brian and Joe talk about Joe’s recent elk hunting experiences as well as shoes, bows and how to properly insulate your pants (and house!) when it’s cold outside!

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Subjects Discussed:

-Being in the Boundary Waters wilderness

-Lake trout fishing

-How to plan a trip to the Boundary Waters

-Fish recipes!

-A brief history of Contact Outdoors

-The purpose and direction of this podcast

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Get more information about the Boundary Waters:

bwca.com

boundarywatersjournal.com

Subjects Discussed:

-Chad’s origin story

-Hunting as a kid

-Shotguns

-Teaching youth about hunting

-The world of waterfowl

-Waterfowl feet!

-Book recommendation

-Teaching the disabled to hunt

-Much more!

The book recommended by Chad Fix is ‘Stories of the Old Duck Hunters and Other Drivel’ by Gordon MacQuarrie.

You can find Chad Fix and ‘Sota Boy Adventures online at sotaboyadventures.com and on Instagram @cfixer

Subjects Discussed

-Ricky’s buck

-Bow strings and materials

-Vapor Trail’s new archery rest

-Much more!

Subjects Discussed:

-John’s Name

-Lake Superior

-The aura Superior gives off

-Fish species

-All things looper fishing

-The end of looper fishing in Superior

-Eating and cooking fish

-Much more!

John Yankowiak referenced North Shore Guide Service in this episode. Visit their website at northshoreguideservice.com