In this episode of the Kansas BHA Podcast, we explore the first year of a hunting dog's life with Ron Boehme of The Hunting Dog Podcast and Jeff Hancock of Hickory Hollow Llewellin Setters. From crate training to first bird contact, we break down the key milestones, mistakes to avoid, and tips for building a reliable hunting companion

In this episode, host Chad Woods sits down with Dr. Clair—veterinarian, hunter, and owner of Paradigm Sporting Dog. They dive into hunting dog health, nutrition, field safety, and injury prevention, plus what to pack in your field and truck kits. Clair also shares insights on puppy development, caring for aging dogs, and how to be best prepared in the field. Don’t miss the details on her upcoming Bird Dog First Aid Course at Wichita Scheels on July 19th!

This episode is a quick Action Alert episode to let our listeners know about a very real threat of the sale of 2-3 MILLION acres of our public land.  This process is moving quickly, so quick action is needed on our part.  Lets take a stand and tell congress we oppose the sale of our public land!

Links below to Learn and Take Action

BHA Take Action Link

Your Mountain Podcast-3 Mil Acres of Public Lands For Sale

Fresh Tracks/Randy Newberg Video Regarding Public Land Sale

Senator Moran - 202-224-6521

Senator Marshall- 202-224-4774

Kansas BHA board members Marshal Loftus and Kurt Ratzlaff break down the most recent KDWP commission meetings from March & April 2025.  We have time stamps listed below for referencing the YouTube meeting recordings. 

March Commission Meeting Recording

Time Stamps For referencing Commission Meeting Recording

1hr 20min Coyote NIght Hunting

2hr 55min Waterfowl season Process

3hr 10min Kansas Elk

3hr 20min Anterless whitetail season

April Commission Meeting Recording

Time Stamps For referencing Commission Meeting Recording

12min Waterfowl season and bag limits

2hr 35min Coyote night hunting

3hr 50min Commission Procedure

Kansas BHA board members Marshal Loftus and Kurt Ratzlaff break down the most recent KDWP commission meeting on January 30, 2025.  This was an interesting meeting to say the least!  We have time stamps listed below for referencing the recording.  If you want to skip our banter at the beginning of this episode, skip to the 8:50 mark.

KDWP Jan 30 Commission Meeting Youtube link

Time Stamps For referencing Commission Meeting Recording

• 21 min- Eyeworms in Quail
• 43 min- Trail Cam Ban Discussion
• 1:09- Thermal Coyote Hunting
• 1:39- Law Enforcement Perspective on Thermal Hunting
• 2:25- Back From Break
• 3:09 Commission Tag Drawing
• 3:11 Waterfowl Discussion
• 3:26- Levi Jaster Whitetail Populations and Antlerless Permits 

Kansas BHA board members Marshal Loftus, Kyle Pokorny, and Kurt Ratzlaff sit down with BHA's North American Board Chair & Meateater's Director of Conservation Ryan Callaghan.  We were short on time but we discussed a wide range of topics around BHA, keeping a positive attitude while hunting, and much more!

Kansas BHA board members Marshal Loftus, Chad Woods, & Kurt Ratzlaff sit down today to discuss Pheasants Forever/Quail Forever and the upcoming Pheasant Fest Event in Kansas City with Bob St. Pierre.  Bob is the Chief Marketing & Communications Officer for PF/QF. We hope to see you at Pheasant Fest!

Pheasant Fest 2025- Kansas City

Pheasants Forever/Quail Forever

Kansas BHA board members Marshal Loftus and Kurt Ratzlaff sit down with Jamie Howater and Shawn Harding from the Kansas Bowhunters Association to discuss a new alliance of "Hook & Bullet" groups here in Kansas.

Kansas Outdoor Heritage Alliance is a group of 14 (and growing) hunting and fishing based groups.  The goal of KOHA is to make the voice of average hunters and anglers heard in Kansas both at the legislative and commission level.

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This one is a little unique. KS BHA Board Members Marshal Loftus and Kyle Pokorny sit down to talk about their recent hunting trip to New Mexico.  This isn't just a hunting story though.  We wanted to provide a little perspective on taking kids along on a Western/Out-of-State hunt.  It's not easy but we highly recommend taking your kids along any time it is possible. Enjoy!

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