Episode 58: Ruffed Grouse, Woodcock & Conservation with Ben Jones

In Episode 58 of The Bird Dog Podcast, I sit down with Ben Jones, CEO of the Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society, to talk about two of North America’s most iconic upland game birds.

We discuss ruffed grouse and American woodcock, the habitat they rely on, the challenges facing these species, and the conservation work needed to keep healthy populations on the landscape for future generations.

If you hunt ruffed grouse or woodcock—or hope to someday—this is an episode worth hearing. Understanding the birds we pursue, the habitat they need, and the conservation efforts behind them makes us better hunters, bird dog handlers, and stewards of the resource.

https://ruffedgrousesociety.org/

Instagram:
@ruffedgrousesociety

Website: https://www.thebirddogpodcast.com

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Thanks for listening to The Bird Dog Podcast — and good hunting!

Glade Harris | Owner of Backwater Performance (BPS)

In this episode of The Bird Dog Podcast, Tyce sits down with Glade Harris, owner of Backwater Performance (BPS), to talk all things duck hunting—boats, dogs, and getting your setup dialed in for the season.

Glade shares practical tips for preparing and maintaining your duck boat, keeping it reliable throughout hunting season, and making sure your boat, gear, and dog are ready when it’s time to hit the water.

https://backwaterperformance.com

https://www.instagram.com/backwaterperformance

Website: https://www.thebirddogpodcast.com

Products & Resources We Recommend

The Gunshy Fix
Introduce your dog to gunfire the right way—or help work through an existing gunshy issue with The Gunshy Fix.
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Kuranda Dog Beds
Durable, easy to clean, and one of our favorite elevated dog beds for kennels and working dogs.
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NuVet
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Have a Question for the Podcast?

Have a bird dog training question or a topic you'd like us to cover on a future episode?

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Training & Breeding

Utah Bird Dog Training
www.utahbirddogtraining.com

Field Bred Golden Retrievers
www.fieldbredgoldenretrievers.com

Utah Pointing Labs
www.utahpointinglabs.com

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Thanks for listening to The Bird Dog Podcast — and good hunting!

Tim Brown | Owner of The Bearded Uplander Company & Beyond The Point Show 

In this episode of The Bird Dog Podcast, Tyce sits down with Tim Brown, owner of The Bearded Uplander Company & Beyond The Point Show, to talk about Tim's upland bird dogs, Beyond The Point Show, shotguns, migra ammunition and men's mental health. This is a fun one! Go ahead and give Tim and all he is doing a follow. He has a lot of exciting things going on! Also, help Tim find his shotgun that fell of his truck! 

https://www.youtube.com/@thebeardeduplander

https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondThePointShow

Instagram:
@Thebeardeduplander

thebeardeduplandercompany.com

Website: https://www.thebirddogpodcast.com

Products & Resources We Recommend

The Gunshy Fix
Introduce your dog to gunfire the right way—or help work through an existing gunshy issue with The Gunshy Fix.
👉 Shop Gunshy Fix

Kuranda Dog Beds
Durable, easy to clean, and one of our favorite elevated dog beds for kennels and working dogs.
👉 Shop Kuranda Dog Beds

NuVet
Check out the NuVet products we use and recommend for our dogs.
👉 Shop NuVet

Have a Question for the Podcast?

Have a bird dog training question or a topic you'd like us to cover on a future episode?

Email us at [email protected] or send us a DM on Instagram.

Training & Breeding

Utah Bird Dog Training
www.utahbirddogtraining.com

Field Bred Golden Retrievers
www.fieldbredgoldenretrievers.com

Utah Pointing Labs
www.utahpointinglabs.com

Follow Along

Instagram:
@thebirddogpodcast
@utahbirddogtraining
@fieldbredgoldenretrievers

Thanks for listening to The Bird Dog Podcast — and good hunting!

Troy Benson | President of the American Pointing Labrador Association

In this episode of The Bird Dog Podcast, we sit down with Troy Benson, President of the American Pointing Labrador Association (APLA), to talk all things pointing Labs.

We get into the APLA, the pointing Labrador, what makes these dogs unique, and what hunters and prospective owners should know. Whether you already own a pointing Lab, are interested in testing or competing with one, or you're in the market for your next hunting dog, you won't want to miss this episode.

Website: https://www.thebirddogpodcast.com

Products & Resources We Recommend

The Gunshy Fix
Introduce your dog to gunfire the right way—or help work through an existing gunshy issue with The Gunshy Fix.
👉 Shop Gunshy Fix

Kuranda Dog Beds
Durable, easy to clean, and one of our favorite elevated dog beds for kennels and working dogs.
👉 Shop Kuranda Dog Beds

NuVet
Check out the NuVet products we use and recommend for our dogs.
👉 Shop NuVet

Have a Question for the Podcast?

Have a bird dog training question or a topic you'd like us to cover on a future episode?

Email us at [email protected] or send us a DM on Instagram.

Training & Breeding

Utah Bird Dog Training
www.utahbirddogtraining.com

Field Bred Golden Retrievers
www.fieldbredgoldenretrievers.com

Utah Pointing Labs
www.utahpointinglabs.com

Follow Along

Instagram:
@thebirddogpodcast
@utahbirddogtraining
@fieldbredgoldenretrievers

Thanks for listening to The Bird Dog Podcast — and good hunting!

In this episode we talk about dove hunting. We talk about how to hunt doves and how to get your dog ready for the dove hunt. Being the first hunt of the year typically, a lot can go into this hunt getting your dog ready for a successful dove hunt. Good luck hunting and training everyone! Thanks for listening!

Introduce your dog to guns and start them out right or help fix your gunshy dog using, "THE GUNSHY FIX" at www.gunshyfix.com

Check out Kuranda dog beds and click on name below to buy one of the best dog cots on the market. 

Crispi boots, best boots out there for all your hunting desires. 

Links to products:

Kuranda Dog Beds

Crispi Boots

Gunshy Fix

If you want any dog training topics or questions discussed shoot us an email at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram.

For Gunner kennels shoot us an email and we can get you a price at [email protected]

Looking for an E- Collar shoot us an email and let us get your a discount on one of those. Just let us know what you want. We use the Garmin Pro 550 the most for your yard work. For pointers we like the Garmin Pro 550 +.  If you are tech person check out the Alpha. 

For our training and breeding websites visit the links below:

www.utahbirddogtraining.com
www.fieldbredgoldenretrievers.com
www.utahpointinglabs.com

Follow us on Instagram @fieldbredgoldenretrievers, @thebirddogpodcast and @utahbirddogtraining

Thanks for listening everyone and good hunting!

 In this episode we talk about dogs destroying yards and homes when the owner is not home or watching.  We go over ways to try to change habits and ways to protect your dog from hurting itself or destroying property. Enjoy! 

Introduce your dog to guns and start them out right or help fix your gunshy dog using, "THE GUNSHY FIX" at www.gunshyfix.com

Check out Kuranda dog beds and click on name below to buy one of the best dog cots on the market. 

Crispi boots, best boots out there for all your hunting desires. 

Links to products:

Kuranda Dog Beds

Crispi Boots

Gunshy Fix

If you want any dog training topics or questions discussed shoot us an email at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram.

For Gunner kennels shoot us an email and we can get you a price at [email protected]

Looking for an E- Collar shoot us an email and let us get your a discount on one of those. Just let us know what you want. We use the Garmin Pro 550 the most for your yard work. For pointers we like the Garmin Pro 550 +.  If you are tech person check out the Alpha. 

For our training and breeding websites visit the links below:

www.utahbirddogtraining.com
www.fieldbredgoldenretrievers.com
www.utahpointinglabs.com

Follow us on Instagram @fieldbredgoldenretrievers, @thebirddogpodcast and @utahbirddogtraining

Thanks for listening everyone and good hunting!

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In this episode we talk about getting two dogs at the same time.  Good idea or bad idea? In this episode we go over how to have two dogs at the same time, so you can set yourself up for success. Two dogs can be awesome or a nightmare if not done right. 

Introduce your dog to guns and start them out right or help fix your gunshy dog using, "THE GUNSHY FIX" at www.gunshyfix.com

Check out Kuranda dog beds and click on name below to buy one of the best dog cots on the market. 

Crispi boots, best boots out there for all your hunting desires. 

Links to products:

Kuranda Dog Beds

Crispi Boots

Gunshy Fix

If you want any dog training topics or questions discussed shoot us an email at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram.

For Gunner kennels shoot us an email and we can get you a price at [email protected]

Looking for an E- Collar shoot us an email and let us get your a discount on one of those. Just let us know what you want. We use the Garmin Pro 550 the most for your yard work. For pointers we like the Garmin Pro 550 +.  If you are tech person check out the Alpha. 

For our training and breeding websites visit the links below:

www.utahbirddogtraining.com
www.fieldbredgoldenretrievers.com
www.utahpointinglabs.com

Follow us on Instagram @fieldbredgoldenretrievers, @thebirddogpodcast and @utahbirddogtraining

Thanks for listening everyone and good hunting!

In this episode we talk about jumping dogs. No one loves dogs that jump all over you.  We talk about starting your dog out right when it comes to jumping and the psychology of getting them not to jump and correcting jumping. Also, go over avoidance training with a dog and how that works. Enjoy and good training!

Introduce your dog to guns and start them out right or help fix your gunshy dog using, "THE GUNSHY FIX" at www.gunshyfix.com

Check out Kuranda dog beds and click on name below to buy one of the best dog cots on the market. 

Crispi boots, best boots out there for all your hunting desires. 

Links to products:

Kuranda Dog Beds

Crispi Boots

Gunshy Fix

If you want any dog training topics or questions discussed shoot us an email at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram.

For Gunner kennels shoot us an email and we can get you a price at [email protected]

Looking for an E- Collar shoot us an email and let us get your a discount on one of those. Just let us know what you want. We use the Garmin Pro 550 the most for your yard work. For pointers we like the Garmin Pro 550 +.  If you are tech person check out the Alpha. 

For our training and breeding websites visit the links below:

www.utahbirddogtraining.com
www.fieldbredgoldenretrievers.com
www.utahpointinglabs.com

Follow us on Instagram @fieldbredgoldenretrievers, @thebirddogpodcast and @utahbirddogtraining

Thanks for listening everyone and good hunting!

In this episode, I sit down with Ben Proctor, owner of BPRO Kennels, to talk dogs, training, and what actually makes a kennel hold up in the real world.

If you care about keeping your dog safe—and want a crate that’s as solid as it looks—you’ll want to hear this. Ben brings real experience, strong opinions, and a level of detail most people overlook.

This is one worth listening to. Have a great weekend!

www.bprokennels.com

Introduce your dogs to guns and start them out right or help fix your gunshy dog using, "THE GUNSHY FIX" at www.gunshyfix.com

Check out Kuranda dog beds and click on name below to buy one of the best dog cots on the market. 

Also, if your looking for some paw balm, shampoo, dog supplements, treats or other awesome healthy products click on the All American Canine link below for their awesome products. This helps us out a little financially to support the show and we really appreciate it. I like the whitening shampoo if you have a white dog in any shape or form. It really makes the white pop and does an awesome job. The paw and nose balm is good stuff for sore feet and pads after you hunt all day. Really everything they make has good quality ingredients in it. 

Links to products:

Kuranda Dog Beds

Crispi Boots

Gunshy Fix

If you want any dog training topics or questions discussed shoot us an email at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram.

For Gunner kennels shoot us an email and we can get you a price at [email protected]

Looking for an E- Collar shoot us an email and let us get your a discount on one of those. Just let us know what you want. We use the Garmin Pro 550 the most for your yard work. For pointers we like the Garmin Pro 550 +.  If you are tech person check out the Alpha. 

For our training and breeding websites visit the links below:

www.utahbirddogtraining.com
www.fieldbredgoldenretrievers.com
www.utahpointinglabs.com

Follow us on Instagram @fieldbredgoldenretrievers, @thebirddogpodcast and @utahbirddogtraining

Thanks for listening everyone and good hunting!

Have your ever wanted to add a King Eider to your taxidermy collection?  Well, if its on the list you might want to listen to this podcast with Mike Birch. Sounds like an awesome adventure and something I want to do for sure one day! Enjoy and good hunting everyone!

Introduce your dogs to guns and start them out right or help fix your gunshy dog using, "THE GUNSHY FIX" at www.gunshyfix.com

Check out Kuranda dog beds and click on name below to buy one of the best dog cots on the market. 

Also, if your looking for some paw balm, shampoo, dog supplements, treats or other awesome healthy products click on the All American Canine link below for their awesome products. This helps us out a little financially to support the show and we really appreciate it. I like the whitening shampoo if you have a white dog in any shape or form. It really makes the white pop and does an awesome job. The paw and nose balm is good stuff for sore feet and pads after you hunt all day. Really everything they make has good quality ingredients in it. 

Links to products:

Kuranda Dog Beds

Crispi Boots

Gunshy Fix

If you want any dog training topics or questions discussed shoot us an email at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram.

For Gunner kennels shoot us an email and we can get you a price at [email protected]

Looking for an E- Collar shoot us an email and let us get your a discount on one of those. Just let us know what you want. We use the Garmin Pro 550 the most for your yard work. For pointers we like the Garmin Pro 550 +.  If you are tech person check out the Alpha. 

For our training and breeding websites visit the links below:

www.utahbirddogtraining.com
www.fieldbredgoldenretrievers.com
www.utahpointinglabs.com

Follow us on Instagram @fieldbredgoldenretrievers, @thebirddogpodcast and @utahbirddogtraining

Thanks for listening everyone and good hunting!