You’ve seen him on my TV show a lot, for good reason. This guy knows wild birds: pheasants, sharptails, Huns, sage grouse … and I’ve shot them all with his help. He has a sixth sense about how to find birds on the vast Montana prairie, and will share that with all of us.Al will also outline his strategies, tactics, shooting advice (he is a sought-after spaniel trial gunner) and even his love for vintage side-by-sides. Some unique dog handling techniques and insights into the natural world are all on the docket.He’ll tell us what the biggest mistakes hunters make in the field are, and how to correct them.Plus a publicly-accessible hunting spot, a trivia question and prize, and none of the junk that you would fast-forward through. We get to the meat of the matter. Concise, focused, useful information from experts who can string a few words together and help you become a better dog owner, hunter, and shooter.

Field & Stream magazine’s shotgun columnist Phil Bourjaily knows shotguns and shotgunning. He tests them all, hunts a lot, and on top of everything else is starting a new pup. Answering listener Randy Fusi’s question, he offers us tips on what to look for when shopping for a used gun, affordable side-by-sides, talks hunting strategy and where birds hang out, Labs vs, pointing breeds, and insights into his literary family.Phil is living the dream – or nightmare – of a young dog and suggests some ways to survive puppyhood. He has strong opinions on how to start a beginner, shares his upland experience in Uruguay and Iowa and helps listener Brian Lee Wynn with his son’s gun-fit problem … or is it?All this plus a free public hunting spot, a trivia question and a prize ... and none of that stuff that gets in the way of learning more about how to be a better hunter, shooter, and dog owner!

“Most people write books because they have answers. I wrote my because I had questions.” Learn about every single continental hunting dog breed in Craig’s book … the first of two. And the good news is, the second volume, on English, Welsh, Irish and Scottish breeds, is soon to come.We explore the continent, discover some very rare and unusual dogs, learn a thing or two about photography, and live a globe-trotting life vicariously as Craig takes us on an epic journey where he personally met every single dog breed he wrote about.Craig helps a listener – and all of us, really – avoid “Americanizing” European breeds, and of course, tells us what he loves most about hunting dogs and why he hunts.A trivia question and prize, another place to hunt - free - on publicly-accessible land, and more, all in this fascinating edition of the Upland Nation podcast.Please thank our sponsors - without them, there'd be no Upland Nation podcast. Give 'em a like on Facebook:Dakota 283Sage & Braker

Dez Young needs no introduction to bird hunters who have electricity at their home. His “Hunting with Hank” TV series was pioneering in the genre and inspired many of us, including yours truly. The show was so popular, he still offers fans DVDs of his favorite shows.But do you really know Dez? He’ll reflect on his musical career, memorable hunting trips here and abroad and offers up tips on traveling with dogs and European hunting. What’s important about hunting? Dez’ answer may surprise you. Questions from listeners Bobby Westbrook, Keith Clayton, Derek Moore and Dean Stainberg will inform and enlighten you about this bird hunting icon. Finally, the real story behind “Never spoil your bird dog.”Plus, a public access spot you can hunt free, dog handling tips, your questions answered, and a trivia question and prize.Please thank our sponsors - without them, there'd be no Upland Nation podcast. Give 'em a like on Facebook:Dakota 283Sage & Braker

"Carty is the best kind of writer: he tells the truth and has fun doing it." – John GierachEven with a new novel about to be published, Dave takes time to clue us in on all things dog and dog training. You know him from his column in Gun Dog magazine, sage advice, and maybe even his books and here he’ll talk about everything from a day in the life of a dog trainer to the value of repetition when training a new skill.Dave’s got a unique take on “reading” a dog, and he’ll show us the ropes for Blue Grouse hunting, where and when … offer in-field tips and tactics, help us cope with hot weather hunting risks and how to find Huns in winter. If you’re shopping for a pro trainer – or want to become one – Dave will offer you sage advice. And of course, he answers the question: “why hunt with dogs?”Plus, we answer one of your dog care/training questions, direct you to a place to hunt public-access land, ask a trivia question and a prize for one of you!Please thank our sponsors - without them, there'd be no Upland Nation podcast. Give 'em a like on Facebook:Dakota 283Sage & Braker

Rick Van Etten was the editor of Gun Dog magazine for decades, curating great writing and photography for our enjoyment and education. But there are myriad sides to him that we never saw while he was the “man behind the curtain,” shining the spotlight on incredible writers and photographers.Passionate bird hunter, dog lover (Irish Setters a specialty), Rick offers insights into everything from becoming an outdoor writer, lesser-known authors who deserve your attention, tips and insights, and dog training strategies that might surprise you. Also: a question from listener Andy Upwards, our public-access feature looks at South Dakota, and the Upland Quiz question and answer with a prize for one of you!Please thank our sponsors - without them, there'd be no Upland Nation podcast. Give 'em a like on Facebook:Dakota 283Sage & Braker