In this episode we discuss Mike’s journey in upland hunting, mostly grouse hunting. Along with his personal experiences with his Weimaraners and setter. We also discuss the WI land scape and some legislation that’s important to bring to light with respect to changes in our upland bird’s quiet season in the Northwoods.

Jeremy has been in the upland podcast spotlight this week with being a guest on a few shows. I recommend you listen to those episodes first. GDIY and Companion Gun Dog Podcast. This episode is kind of an agreeable soft landing discussion about approach to dog training and Jeremy’s newbie dive into the world of pointing dogs with his young English setter.

Andy and Kyle chat about red setters, grouse and woodcock research projects & hunting in the northeast.

We explore how Kevin got into upland hunting, his career in film and making his outdoor passion a part of his career.

John joins us to talk about all his bird dog adventures—Across the lower 48 and from northern Quebec to Argentina.

In this episode Andrea and Kyle talk about Andrea’s upbringing with his father, a long time respected breeder of English Setters. The passion and commitment the Cavaglia family has for setters. Andrea shares some of his experiences in his career from across the world. Kyle shares his experience from his long awaited trip to Italy to see this line of setters work black grouse in the Italian Alps and his acquisition of Duca, the dog that inspired this trip over four and a half years ago.

Kyle sits down with Tyler Sladen to talk about hunting upland birds with a hawk. Tyler has a goshawk and a large mixed pack including a handful of setters, vizsla, and cocker.

A fun conversation with Bailey Petersen about a bunch of cool stuff with dogs! Hunting across the country, woodcock banding, spruce grouse radio collar project, and ruffed grouse hunting. We talk about her PRL setter, Hatchet a bit and his handling of birds.

A good ole chat with a fellow setter man. Kyle sits down with Jay Dowd to talk family, setters and grouse.

Kyle sits down with guest, Heather Shaw, wildlife biologist, to have a blast talking all things grouse! Give it a listen!