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Bird hunting gear gurus share the good stuff and what’s in the pipeline, how to wear a strap vest and new technologies

Gear geeks unite! We go deep into the machinations of a legacy company and an upstart for insights into vests, apparel, and more. Russ Jones of Browning Apparel will showcase some of their newest gear, take us to school on everything from what "denier" means to the engineering behind their strap vest, plus talk about some of the newest technology in fabrics and design. Then Heath Seiner of Hunt Redi talks about why the world needs a new strap vest and how his company's innovations set them apart, and we get a tutorial on how to wear and utilize every aspect of the new technical gear.
"Handle It" helps your dog succeed in the training yard by you being more of a Boy Scout, and listeners tell us where their dog rides on the way home from a hunt and why.
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Who’s your (conservation) daddy? Bird hunter, TRCP CEO talks shaking up guv’ment on our behalf

Whit Fosburgh of the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership joins me from the floor of Pheasant Fest with insights into his organization, how they help us get more and better access to hunting ground, and gives us an insider look at government. It's a dirty job, but his group is in there fighting for us daily. We go way back to the early days, and find out what's happening in the halls of Congress right now that will affect our hunting.
You share your training goals for the weekend, how many of us give our bird dog a vacation, and the "Handle It" dog training segment encourages you to let your gear take the heat when it comes to correcting your dog.
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Bird dog training couple: helping and preventing gun shy dogs, fly vs. ladybug, why the eyes have it, and using a sundial

I'd originally reached out at the suggestion of a listener who thought Jon and Jessica Hann of Perfection Kennels could answer every imaginable question about gunshy dogs and how to prevent or cure them. Sure enough, they'll be addressing that issue in depth. But as hunters themselves and successful field trialers they have a lot more to offer. From steadiness to use of the e-collar, hunting strategies and tactics, essential hunting and dog training gear, they've got something of interest to every serious bird dog owner.
Listeners talk about their big trip ... and our "Roadtrip" segment has suggestions on information sources you may not have considered when doing your research.
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Bird hunters’ shooting lessons - what other folks have taught me (and now, you)

Do as I say, not as I do on TV! Who doesn't want to shoot better? Here are 15 tips I've picked up and written down from people who outshoot me. Instructors, hunting buddies, random actors at the tavern ... all have something of value to share with you - and it won't hurt if I review them again. And again.
From foot position when approaching a point, to gun mount, gun fit to why most of us shouldn't be shooting doubles ... there's sure to be something of use to you in here.
"Handle It" is all about how a dog thinks - I think - and why when you do too, your dog becomes a stellar performer. And you listeners share some of the mischief your dogs get into.
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Bird dog training family offers two generations-worth of wisdom ... would you ”pay to play?”

We're back on the floor of Pheasant Fest and we need a lot of room for the four members of the Carter family of Merrymeeting Kennels of Brunswick, Maine. Blaine, Patti, Jason and Missy are versatile dog trainers and breeders - you've seen most of them with us on quail hunts on Wingshooting USA TV - and have a wealth of wisdom and experience to share.
From when to start training a dog, to why to use "baby talk," best treats, to a dog's mindset and how to use it to your mutual benefit, these folks will share two generations' worth of experience in the Maine woods and across the country. They'll offer hunting tips, too.
"Road Trip" offers a practical, strategic tip that could save you time, money, and aggravation; listeners chime in on whether they'd "pay to play," purchasing access to good hunting ground and you'll be surprised at the response.
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Shotgun industry insider Tim Frampton on supply chain, innovation, new products, shooting and hunting tips

Browning's shotgun product development manager Tim Frampton offers a rare peek into the history and operations of the pioneering firearms company. From humble beginnings to innovations including the 1911 pistol and BAR, "Sweet 16," to Citori, Tim will take us around the world to Browning facilities in Europe, Asia and the U.S.
He'll hint at new products to come soon, touch on classics including the resurrection of the A5 Sweet 16, and then offer tips on gun fitting, shooting and hunting. We'll get some good news on the supply chain front, too.
Our "Road Trip" features sets foot on ground managed by some low-profile federal agencies, and listeners sound off on  poignant memorials they've found in the field.
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Pro bird dog training couple goes deep, shares wisdom: Ronnie Smith & Susanna Love

Joining us from the floor of Pheasant Fest: Bird dog training royalty, Ronnie Jr. & Susanna are carrying on the legacy of Ronnie's dad Ronnie Sr. and his uncle, Delmar and their famous methods, refined for the 21st century. The husband-wife team offer insights on everything from gun sensitivity to puppy development, steadiness to getting a dog into a receptive frame of mind for learning.
"Handle It" covers another aspect of dog training with a lesson from my yard; and you sound off on 'pay to play' ... would you or wouldn't you?
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Bird hunting pro & Pheasants Forever magazine editor Tom Carpenter shares tips, advice, wisdom

We're back on the floor at Pheasant Fest, talking with the editor of Pheasants Forever's magazine, Tom Carpenter. Tom will explain how and why he chooses the stories he does. Then we get deep in the cattails talking about his own hunting calendar, and he offers tips on hunting and dogs garnered from his decades in the field.
The Road Trip feature returns on a rotating basis, this week covering a mixed-bag public-access destination in Kansas. Listeners share what they'll be shooting at next, and I've got a tip for cold-weather training.
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