This episode is a to-fer We visit with Mark from Norse Retrievers and Blue Picardy's.  Say that again?? In the first half we talk Labs and training, trialing and breeding. Then we switch up to learn about a very rare breed in North America. The Blue Picardy Spaniel (it's a pointing breed) and quite versatile too.

Mike Amman joins us from Pheasant Fest to talk about an exciting habitat project that is helping one of our favorite game birds. Sharptails have been in the Dairy state forever, but they needed some help. The Wisconsin Sharptail Grouse Society is working to ensure they will be on the landscape forever. Ryan Callahan joins us in the conversation, to help spread the word.

Glen Goldthorpe is introducing a website that will assist the gun dog community. After a very successful launch in the UK. Glenn brings his passion to hunting dogs, to help hunters connect with breeders and visa versa. We talk about everything dog, dog training and hunting. comparing notes and finding the common ground between two continents. www.gundogsusa.com

Jared Wicklund joins me to talk P Fest, his season, my season and your season and whats in store for habitat across the country.

Heather and Trent Hardy have become close friends of mine in a few short years. They tag team the fields, water and birds, as much as any young couple does. traveling wingshooting is probably their favorite adventure. Making friends and memories all along the way!

Play along and try to get yourself on a future episode. If you get 5 or more correct. write me at [email protected] Have a great Holiday!  Thanks for all your support Jan will start the ninth year of this podcast!!

Glenn Blackwood stopped in the kennel to share some news, some stories and share a holiday drink. We answer all the questions that a bird hunter thinks about. Should I get another dog? Should I travel more to wing shoot or stay home? and what is the perfect way to enjoy rye whiskey and still support conservation?

Play along with the whole gang, and see if you know more about the five pillars of Upland hunters. Which are  Dogs, Birds, Guns, Tobacco and  Alcohol......

After four days of sub zero wind chill weather. The Gang from White Lake Lodge warm up with some drinks and stories from and epic trip in South Dakota.

John Wade is a professional dog trainer, sometimes dog fixer. The one thing that does'nt vary, is how dogs learn. Listen up and apply some of John's tip and tricks.