Episode 081: Grouse Camp? 'Oh Hell No!' w/Lauren Dirkschneider
Release Date: 11/16/2021
Episode 099: When One Chapter Ends, Another Begins
The Bird Dog Babe
I created this podcast three years ago to find and connect with other women interested in upland hunting and all things bird dogs. I was, and continue to be, eager to learn and be inspired. In the process, I've been listening and understanding what women want. My goals and mission are now focused on that; making opportunities available for like-minded women to connect and get started and involved more easily. In this closing episode, I share my gratitude for everyone who has inspired and supported me on this journey. Continue the journey with me and so many others over at HerUpland!
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Episode 098: Service, Leadership, and Proven Performance w/Andy & Amanda Doak
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Andy and Amanda Doak live and love all things bird dogs, hunting, conservation, and NAVHDA (North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association). For those that have experienced the friendships made through your involvement in NAVHDA, you can relate to this conversation about the personal gain that comes not only from those relationships with other people but also with your dogs. Andy and Amanda's gratitude inspires them to give back to the organization at the local and national levels. Andy shares more about why he is currently running for the vice president position of the NAVHDA International...
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Episode 097: Seniors In The Sage
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In this episode guests Sam 'the slayer' Snyder, Katie Willis, Stephanie Walton Filicipzak, and Chloe Nostrant join me to discuss our hunt with 4 senior bird dogs in the sea of sage this past September. This episode, and this hunt, is a tribute to my dearly beloved, late Bisto, whom we lost this past spring. The Bird Dog Babe Podcast is Presented By: --------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our Partners: (promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Support this podcast on Connect with the host, Courtney: -------------------------------------------------</p 7:45...
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Episode 096: Ready To Slay All Day!
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Rachel Willard and her husband, Andrew, rely on wild game meat to fill their freezer and feast on year-round. This year they acquired two bearded baby bird dogs and their active lifestyle has led them to become active volunteers for their local NAVHDA Chapter and avid upland hunters. Rachel shares her story of getting into big game and upland hunting, the love of beards, and the learning and adventures that come with bird dogs. Rachel and Andrew have become very dear friends of my husband and me this past year, and we absolutely love and cherish every moment we spend with them. Both stepped up...
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Episode 095: Where Ya Been?!
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In this episode my good friend, and frequent guest of the podcast, Katie Willis, joins me as we discuss a crazy summer, all things building HerUpland, future plans, and just some dang good conversation. The Bird Dog Babe Podcast is Presented By: 10:00 All the puppies 16:00 Training and testing first NAVHDA UT dog 27:00 NAVHDA Invitational 44:20 HerUpland Dog Training Camp recap 1:04:50 Building HerUpland 1:32:00 HerUpland Hunting Camp 2:01:00 All the bad dogs --------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our Partners: (promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) ...
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Episode 094: AKC's 200th Breed, The Bracco Italiano w/Dr Amanda Inman
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Dr Amanda Inman joins me to discuss one of my favorite bird dog breeds, and the 200th breed to gain AKC recognition, the Bracco Italiano! Amanda is a long time Bracco enthusiast, President of the Bracco Italiano Club of America and a Veterinarian that has made the major health concerns of the breed her personal passion project with research being recognized around the world. The Bird Dog Babe Podcast is Presented By: This episode is brought to you by: Use Promo Code: BirdDog10 for 10% off 8:30 Meet Dr Amanda Inman 15:10 Bracco Italiano breed history 19:30 Trot, Gallop, Braga...
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Episode 093: Are You 'Upland Ready?'
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Dr Kristina Mott and Bill Koepke join me to share our collaborating efforts that created a 12 week program for both people and their dogs, designed specifically to prepare for your hunting adventures this season. A portion of the proceeds from this program will be donated to The Bird Dog Babe Podcast is Presented By: This episode is brought to you by: Use Promo Code: BIRDDOGBABE for 5% off 13:20 Meet our trainers 22:15 About the program 26:30 Human Conditioning 33:20 Dog Conditioning 39:20 Equipment 45:05 Consult with physician and veterinarian 47:40 Injury prevention 52:20...
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Episode 092: Pheasant Fest 2022 - Fun, Friends, and Festivities
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In this episode I am joined by 4 awesome ladies throughout the country. For different reasons, each of them traveled to Omaha, NE for Pheasant Fest/Quail Classic March 11-13, an annual convention that is often described as the Super Bowl of Upland Hunting. Whether you’re a hunter, landowner, bird dog lover, wild game cooking enthusiast, or wildlife habitat conservationist, there is something for everyone at this event. But what isn’t advertised for this incredible weekend, are the lifelong friendships and connections made when you’re surrounded by likeminded people that share your...
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Episode 091: Lessons Learned w/Amanda Ponti
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Amanda Ponti shares her story of how her German Shorthaired Pointer and German Wirehaired Pointer, along with some welcoming men started her on a journey into upland hunting. She shares some hard lessons learned on that journey, what she’s doing now to help other women get started, and how conservation efforts have become an integral part of the journey for her. The Bird Dog Babe Podcast is Presented By: This episode is brought to you by: 4:30 Becoming an upland hunter 5:40 First bird dog 16:30 Second bird dog 17:30 GSP vs GWP 23:00 NAVHDA training goals 23:45 Hunting plans...
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Episode 090: Elevate Your Hunt w/Everett Headley
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Everett Headley is an outdoor writer and educator who grew up hunting and fishing in Montana. He is the host of Venery and Veritas Podcast which focuses on the peripherals of hunting; elevating your hunt, wild game, cooking, ethics, conservation, philosophy, controversy and education. In this episode we discuss his choice of bird dogs, falconry, and ways to elevate your hunt and tastefully share the story. The Bird Dog Babe Podcast is Presented By: This episode is brought to you by: 5:00 Conversations around hunting ethics 9:45 Growing up hunting 18:00 Providing wild game for family,...
info_outlineLauren Dirkschneider is an avid marathon runner that sought out a dog breed to be her running partner. She quickly learned her dog needed more than a run, it needed a job. She found herself on an unexpected path into the uplands. This is one of the most raw and detailed discussions I’ve ever heard from a perspective of a novice learning to hunt. Lauren shares her fears, doubts, and what motivates her to overcome them. These are things many of us have struggled with but don’t talk about often enough.
The Bird Dog Babe Podcast is Presented By:
5:15 Meet Lauren
11:15 GWP Running Buddy
13:30 Choosing a breeder
16:10 Unintentional opportunity
21:05 NAVHDA experience
23:45 Overcoming ‘killing’ and handling birds
25:00 Getting started
26:45 ‘Oh Hell No!’
29:00 Learning all the things
34:00 How women’s discussions around hunting are different
37:00 Exchanging stories and experiences with all levels
40:00 First solo hunt
45:30 Putting newly acquired knowledge to the test
47:45 Becoming a team
49:00 Future plans
52:30 Bird dog addict
55:20 Advice for a novice
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