In this milestone 20th episode of Bird Camp Radio, we sit down with Jackson Facer from Preston, Idaho: a young handler who has fully immersed his life in bird dogs and upland hunting.

What started as a high school hobby has grown into a full-blown lifestyle. Over the past four years, Jackson has dedicated himself to personally training and handling bird dogs, competing in hunt tests and field trials, and helping friends develop their own dogs along the way. He also guides professionally at a hunt club, passing on his knowledge to others who share the same passion for chasing birds behind good dogs.

From September through February, Jackson is rarely out of the field. Whether he’s training, competing, guiding, or simply enjoying long days afield with his dogs, his commitment to the tradition, discipline, and community of bird hunting is clear.

This episode dives into what it takes to truly live the bird dog life: balancing seasons, dogs, competition, and the relentless drive to get better every day. If you love upland hunting and the people who keep it alive, Episode 20 is one you won’t want to miss.

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