Upland Nation

Bird hunting master Frank Jezioro bestows his wisdom, plus a new public access spot

Join us at the feet of a master: grouse hunter, dog trainer, field trial judge and passionate hunter. Frank Jezioro's byline has appeared in virtually every issue of Pointing Dog Journal, he's written three books, and is sharing decades of hard-won experience with us on today's episode.
We go from where Frank loves to hunt, dog training and breeding insights to practical hunting tips, what he won't leave camp without to defining a good grouse dog. Frank talks about puppy development, what's impacting woodcock populations, and offers a wealth of observations no matter your bird or dog of choice.
The Upland Nation Glossary touches on "T" and listeners chime in with how they'd handle someone else's out-of-control dog in the field.
Our public-access suggestion is in Texas this week.
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Bird hunting insider insights: Midway USA’s Larry Potterfield & Guerini’s Wes Lang talk guns, birds, dogs

You won't find this stuff in the ads, the magazines or anywhere else: fresh, unadulterated, honest observations by two leaders in the industry: Midway USA founder Larry Potterfield starts us off with his bird hunting experiences, the genesis of his own American Dream of a business venture, where the industry is going, his commitment to the next generation of shooters, consumer-oriented advice and wisdom from decades in the business.
Caesar Guerini USA's Wes Lang focuses on his own peak hunting experiences, shooting advice (he's a world-class sporting clays champion), insights into Italian shotgun manufacturing and distribution, and advice on what to look for in a high-end gun.
The Upland Nation Glossary stops at the letter "S," and we venture to New Mexico for a public access suggestion. Plus, listeners' hopes for the next week in dog training.
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Bird hunting: from social media your opinions, advice and controversial issues; industry insights from an insider

Upland Nation listeners are a fount of information, opinions and advice, so I'm going to share some of the best on this episode. From common courtesies during a hunt to ground sluicing, sharing hunting spots to spoiling your dog we've got some insights and food for thought.
The Upland Glossary gets to "R," and Rehan Nana of Garmin clues us in to new products and some clever fixes to common e-collar and GPS collar problems. Our public-access suggestion is in Nebraska this week.
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Chukar hunting and versatile dog guru Bob Farris tells us everything; public-access spot;industry insider talks supply chain

Versatile hunting dog, bird hunting and Pudelpointer guru Bob Farris joins me for a wide-ranging discussion about the most successful NAVHDA versatile breed, bird dog genetics and their importance when choosing a pup, and why raising the bar on dog performance benefits hunters like us.
Bob recounts some incredible dog work over the years, explains why Pudelpointers are such water-work stars and takes us to the Bird Dog Hall of Fame.
We hit on his method for introducing a pup to water, teaching steadiness on birds, and a few chukar hunting secrets.
Our new "industry insider" feature has Andy McCormick, Senior Executive Vice President of firearms importer Legacy Sports, who will talk supply chain issues and more. The Upland Nation Glossary is up the letter "Q" and I'll take you to some public access starting points in the Midwest.
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Bird dog podcast: pro trainer Sharon Potter on what really matters, and how a dog thinks

Sharon Potter may be best known for her byline alongside Rick Smith in Pointing Dog Journal, where they pen a monthly column on dog training. She runs Red Branch Kennels in Wisconsin, where she trains all hunting breeds. An avid bird hunter, her insights go beyond basics to deeper, fundamental rules that serve a dog for its entire life.
We cover bird contact, instructional basics that we often ignore, puppy development, our biggest goofs in the field and critical gear. The Upland Nation Glossary hits "P," there's a public access destination and listeners confess their worst in-field habits.
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Bird hunting podcast: legendary hunting dog trainers Ronnie Smith and Susanna Love will change your mind about bird dogs and training

One of the "first couples" of dog training ground us in a different way of looking at dogs: how they think, why they do what they do, and how to motivate them. Ronnie and Susanna work side-by-side every day and share a common vision of building each bird dog up to be the best possible hunting dog.
They do this from a dog's first day in the kennel or home, with sound socialization, bird introduction, and an over-arching focus on how a dog thinks.
We'll get practical tips and insightful advice, wisdom from decades of guiding, training, and seminars from half of the HuntSmith Silent Command System team, using methods developed by Ronnie Junior's dad and his uncle Delmar Smith.
The Upland Glossary hits the letter "O" and we'll look at another public access spot. Plus, your (family-friendly) names for those ^$%#%^&'in birds that you missed.
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Bird hunting podcast: forest grouse from A to Z ... a pro guide spills the beans

Orvis-endorsed Montana outfitter Tim Linehan has been guiding in the grouse woods for more than 30 years. The deep, dark forest is his bailiwick, unusual for a Montana guide, most of whom roam the prairie. His wisdom is of value no matter where one chases forest grouse.
We cover habitat, what each species needs to survive, their habits. From being a good client to why bells don't scare birds ... strategies and tactics. We look at every aspect of a high-country hunt for blue, ruffed and spruce grouse including the mystique of these elusive birds, specific dog training tips he's picked up and why setters are his preferred dog. Tim offers some insightful shooting advice as well.
The Upland Nation Glossary hits the letter "N," we take a road trip to South Dakota for public-access hunting and a raccoon encounter, and you tell us some of the unwritten rules your fellow hunters might want to follow.
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Stealth for bird hunters: 15 tips to put more birds in your bag

Want to put more birds in your vest this season? Shut the heck up. Stealth isn't just for big game and turkey hunters - so here are 15 tips that will get you closer to birds and better shots.
From handling your dog quietly to managing all the stuff on your vest, I've put together all the great advice I've picked up over the years working with pro guides, elk hunters and others who, like me, learned their lessons the hard way.
The Upland Nation Glossary stops at the letter "M," we visit some of your special places shared in photos and videos and I'll hit one one of my favorite public-access regions.
 
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