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S4EP75 - The Iowa Bird Chaser - Nick Martin

Amaazen Outdoors Podcast

Release Date: 01/25/2024

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In this episode, Brian and Nick discuss their experiences at Pheasant Fest and the challenges of hunting in Iowa. Nick shares his journey of trying to hunt a rooster in each of Iowa's 99 counties.  Nick talks about his recent ankle injury and the importance of good boots. They also touch on the presence of quail and grouse in Iowa and the impact of winter on bird numbers. Finally, they discuss Nick's experiences running Griffons and the loss of dogs. The conversation covers various topics related to training and caring for hunting dogs. It explores dealing with a puppy's behavior, challenges of training in winter conditions, injuries, and surgeries for hunting dogs, torn ACL and the recovery process.
 
 
 
Chapters
00:00Introduction and Pheasant Fest
03:00Nick's Iowa Rooster Challenge
08:00Game Plan for County Hunting
13:00Increase in Hunters and Competition
17:00Nick's Ankle Injury
19:00The Importance of Good Boots
25:00Quail and Grouse in Iowa
32:00Impact of Winter on Bird Numbers
38:00Running Griffons and Loss of Dogs
40:36Dealing with a Puppy's Behavior
41:33Challenges of Training in Winter Conditions
43:09Raising Grouse Dogs and Setting Higher Standards
44:11Injuries and Surgeries for Hunting Dogs
46:33Torn ACL and Recovery Process
48:37Dogs' Drive to Hunt and Hiding Pain
50:02Risks and Concerns of Running Dogs
Second Segment 
Chapters
00:00Introduction and Dog Grooming
03:09Discussion on Ticks
07:28Grouse Hunting and Bird Hunting Tips
10:59Hunting Sage Grouse
15:22Trade Shows and Off-Season
16:21Pigeon Lofts
25:17Future Hunting Plans
28:30Iowa Hunting Regulations
29:15Outlook for the Upcoming Year
30:51Closing Remarks
 
Takeaways
  • County hunting in Iowa is a challenging and time-consuming endeavor.
  • Good boots are essential for hunting in rough terrain.
  • Winter weather can impact bird numbers, but successful nesting in the spring is crucial for population growth.
  • Running Griffons can be a rewarding experience, but losing a dog is always difficult. Training a puppy requires patience and understanding of their behavior.
  • Winter conditions can pose challenges for training hunting dogs.
  • Raising grouse dogs often involves setting higher standards and expectations.
  • Injuries and surgeries are common in hunting dogs, and proper care is essential.
  • Torn ACL is a significant injury in dogs and requires intensive recovery.
  • Dogs' drive to hunt can sometimes cause them to hide their pain.
  • Running dogs in the field carries risks, and owners should be mindful of potential i