The Bird Dog Babe
Join Courtney Bastian as she explores all things Bird Dogs; hunting, training, competing, testing, breeding, nutrition, and health. This podcast also focuses on conservation efforts for birds and public land, ethical and responsible hunting, gear options, and getting more women and children involved in the outdoors. Courtney's intense curiosity drives her to take a vulnerable, honest approach with her guests to provide educational and inspirational content in each episode.
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Episode 099: When One Chapter Ends, Another Begins
02/07/2023
Episode 099: When One Chapter Ends, Another Begins
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
11/01/2022
Episode 098: Service, Leadership, and Proven Performance w/Andy & Amanda Doak
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 board. Voting ends on Nov 16, get your votes in! The Bird Dog Babe Podcast is Presented By: 6:00 Andy’s start into hunting 11:20 Amanda’s start into hunting and bird dogs 14:45 Pudelpointers 17:25 Getting active at a local level 22:00 Amanda’s journey in NAVHDA testing 28:07 English Setters 30:00 Hunting and training with your spouse 36:00 Judging for NAVHDA 41:15 Women in NAVHDA 49:30 Creating habitat 53:15 Running for NAVHDA International VP 55:00 NAVHDA youth program 56:30 Reaching goals and looking forward to the future 1:11:50 Apprentice Support Program 1:13:45 Putting into an organization that you get so much out of 1:20:00 Hunting season plans 1:21:35 Favorite piece of gear 1:23:25 Favorite gamebird recipe – woodcock Connect with Connect with Thank you to our Partners: (promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Support this podcast on Connect with the host, Courtney:
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Episode 097: Seniors In The Sage
10/18/2022
Episode 097: Seniors In The Sage
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 Purina Pro Plan Bright Mind 16:45 Intros 24:40 onX Hunt 31:00 BOSS Shotshells 33:50 Syren Shotguns 39:40 Dakota283 41:25 Planning the hunt(s) 44:00 Bisto’s Hunt 55:50 Sam ‘the slayer’ Snyder (er’ Tillman) 1:01:50 Chloe’s Sharptail Recipe 1:04:55 Shep’s Story 1:10:00 Reaching out there 1:13:00 Landowner appreciation 1:15:55 One Montana, Master Hunter Program 1:21:10 Pick up your damn hulls! 1:24:50 The best moment 1:44:10 Comfortable, beautiful silence 1:49:30 Pushing through the pain 1:54:20 In the moment 2:01:30 Truck toast 2:07:15 Closing comments
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Episode 096: Ready To Slay All Day!
10/06/2022
Episode 096: Ready To Slay All Day!
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 to the plate as mentors this past weekend at HerUpland Grouse Camp and did an amazing job. Enjoy this episode and hear from an amazing, beautiful person inside and out that Rachel Willard is The Bird Dog Babe Podcast is Presented By: 6:45 Intro to hunting 11:20 Big Game 17:50 Getting started in upland 20:55 Squirrels and rabbits 24:15 Bird Dogs 26:00 Pudelpointers 27:30 Choosing a breeder 35:00 NAVHDA 40:55 First NAVHDA NA Test 54:05 Releasing dog for the track 59:30 HerUpland Pointing Dog Camp 1:04:30 Pigeons 1:07:15 Hunting plans 1:10:15 Invasive quail 1:12:15 Future dog training plans 1:14:00 The latest bearded addition 1:18:15 Shared dog training duties 1:21:50 Providing structure for active bird dogs 1:28:55 Breed differences 1:30:00 Women’s Gear 1:36:40 Favorite Game Bird Recipe 1:40:00 onX Hunt --------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our Partners: (promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Support this podcast on Connect with the host, Courtney: -------------------------------------------------
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Episode 095: Where Ya Been?!
09/21/2022
Episode 095: Where Ya Been?!
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) Support this podcast on Connect with the host, Courtney: -------------------------------------------------
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Episode 094: AKC's 200th Breed, The Bracco Italiano w/Dr Amanda Inman
07/06/2022
Episode 094: AKC's 200th Breed, The Bracco Italiano w/Dr Amanda Inman
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 27:30 Bracco vs Spinone 34:10 The long road to AKC breed recognition 57:30 Characteristics of the Bracco Italiano 1:09:30 NAVHDA and AKC field stats for the breed 1:33:00 Who should and shouldn’t own a Bracco 1:39:10 Health concerns of the breed 1:58:35 The Drool! 2:00:00 Join The Bracco Italiano Club of America -------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our Partners: (promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Support this podcast on Connect with the host, Courtney: -------------------------------------------------
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Episode 093: Are You 'Upland Ready?'
05/29/2022
Episode 093: Are You 'Upland Ready?'
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 Diet 1:03:00 Price Connect with Dr. Kristina Mott Connect with Coach Bill Koepke --------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our Partners: (promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Support this podcast on Connect with the host, Courtney: -------------------------------------------------
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Episode 092: Pheasant Fest 2022 - Fun, Friends, and Festivities
03/29/2022
Episode 092: Pheasant Fest 2022 - Fun, Friends, and Festivities
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 passion. We sit down and talk about all of those things, in addition to, the people that inspired us throughout the weekend and all those in the Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever Organizations that worked so hard to host this incredible event, and all things they’re doing for the birds, wildlife, and habitat. 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: -------------------------------------------------
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Episode 091: Lessons Learned w/Amanda Ponti
03/25/2022
Episode 091: Lessons Learned w/Amanda Ponti
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 and experiences 28:50 Learning about habitat and ideal locations 33:30 Memorable sage grouse hunt 42:50 Panko Quail Nuggets 43:30 Pigeons and training birds 46:30 Pheasant Fest 58:50 Women’s events 1:03:30 Getting more involved in conservation 1:07:00 Pink 1:13:00 Lightning Round! 1:19:30 Advice 1:27:00 No shot is worth the risk Follow Amanda Ponti on Instagram --------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our Partners: (promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Support this podcast on Connect with the host, Courtney: -------------------------------------------------
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Bonus - Whiskey & Wildhairs: If It Doesn't Get You Arrested, It Might Get You Killed
03/08/2022
Bonus - Whiskey & Wildhairs: If It Doesn't Get You Arrested, It Might Get You Killed
Katie Willis joins us for a bonus episode to share some great stories of her crazy adventures with her Wildhair, Bird Dog! Pour yourself a glass of Whiskey and share a good laugh with us!
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Episode 090: Elevate Your Hunt w/Everett Headley
03/02/2022
Episode 090: Elevate Your Hunt w/Everett Headley
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, friends and neighbors 19:00 2021 Hunting season 25:40 Labs to Chessies 39:00 Falconry 56:00 Wild caught vs captive bred falcons 1:01:50 1:09:40 Talking points on ethics in hunting 1:13:15 Hunting for food or sport 1:20:15 Are we getting better or worse 1:23:00 Staying informed 1:32:40 Share of the story 1:33:30 Covey concerns 1:35:00 Resources to help elevate your hunting 1:37:30 Lightning round Books: Gear: Snack: Instagram --------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our Partners: (promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Support this podcast on Connect with the host, Courtney: -------------------------------------------------
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Episode 089: Tips For Rearing Your Own Gamebirds
02/16/2022
Episode 089: Tips For Rearing Your Own Gamebirds
It’s that time of year when many of us are planning out the amount of gamebirds for this dog training and testing season. Unless you raise and keep your own birds, chances are you’re at the mercy of the bird availability of your club or organization. If you have the time and space, rearing chicks on your own is a helpful option. April, a manager at MacFarlane Pheasants, walks us through the advantages of buying eggs vs chicks vs mature birds, as well as basic rearing and husbandy tips. The Bird Dog Babe Podcast is Presented By: This episode is brought to you by: Use Promo Code: birddogbabexPDW for 10% off 4:15 Meet April of MacFarlane Pheasants 6:50 Ideal time to order chicks 7:40 Age start flying 8:40 Buying eggs vs chicks 10:25 Cost of feed considerations 11:45 Ideal setup for chicks 12:20 Heat lamps 12:50 Water supply 13:30 Electrolytes 16:00 Shipping mortality rate 16:45 Recommended chick feed 18:25 Importance of enough space 19:30 Ideal temp 20:25 Medications 21:05 Moving to flight pen 21:40 Ideal enclosure 22:10 Peepers and bits 22:40 Mixing species 23:30 Corn 24:40 Flight pens 25:35 Good vs bad flyers 27:30 Chukar 28:50 Predator control 30:30 Breeding pheasants 33:00 Soil considerations 33:50 Nutrition 35:15 37:25 38:10 Current availability 39:15 Favorite pheasant recipes 40:25 Pheasant Fest 42:25 Pricing --------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our Partners: (promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Support this podcast on Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe: -------------------------------------------------
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Bonus - Whiskey & Wildhairs: The Great Raccoon Wars of 2010
02/05/2022
Bonus - Whiskey & Wildhairs: The Great Raccoon Wars of 2010
Katie Willis joins us for a bonus episode to share the story about 'The Great Raccoon Wars of 2010'. Pour yourself a glass of Whiskey and share a good laugh with us!
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Episode 88: Paying Attention To Your Body Pre and Post Hunt w/Michelle Dunn
01/27/2022
Episode 88: Paying Attention To Your Body Pre and Post Hunt w/Michelle Dunn
Michelle Dunn is a massage therapist and owner of True North Massage in Seeley Lake and Missooula, MT. She is also an adult onset hunter and recent graduate of the Montana Master Hunter Program. She joins me today to discuss the benefits of being outdoors and how massage therapy will increase the quality of your hunt and your performance. The Bird Dog Babe Podcast is Presented By: This episode is brought to you by: Use Promo Code: BIRDDOGBABE for 12% off 4:30 Meet Michelle 6:30 Importance of self care 8:00 Career change as a masseuse 9:30 Becoming a hunter 10:50 Taking kids hunting 12:45 Montana Master Hunter 16:50 Taking care of yourself through hunting season 20:20 Cupping method 22:15 Stones 23:00 Rock Tape 24:00 When to start massage therapy before season 26:00 Signs you could benefit from massage 26:50 Pre-hunt recommendations 28:00 Post-hunt recommendations 31:30 Mental health and social benefits of hunting 33:10 Sleep recommendations 35:40 Diet considerations 39:20 Routine care recommendations Connect with Michelle --------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our Partners: Dakota283 Kennels (promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Syren: Shotguns for Women Support this podcast on Patreon Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe: Instagram -------------------------------------------------
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Episode 087: Making A Plan Of Action For The New Year w/Kat Pippitt
01/04/2022
Episode 087: Making A Plan Of Action For The New Year w/Kat Pippitt
Kat Pippitt leads a busy, yet organized schedule while she and her husband Ethan, continue to growth their business, raise toddlers and focus on personal health. As we kick off the new year, we consider what we have planned for our resolutions. Research shows that 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail within the first month. Kat explains how making goals, rather than resolutions, with an action plan that is specific, measurable and time-bound are more attainable.
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Episode 086: Social Media Sway on Dog Decisions w/Kelly Schur
12/28/2021
Episode 086: Social Media Sway on Dog Decisions w/Kelly Schur
Social media has become the most common place to buy and sell a puppy, choose a stud dog, breeder, and trainer. Are the marketing skills of breeders and owners taking precedence over pedigree, achievements, temperament, and health screenings? Kelly Schur, a second-generation breeder of merit and bird dog enthusiast, provides insight on this topic and shares tips and recommendations to help make decisions beyond what’s on the ‘gram.
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Bonus - Whiskey and Wildhairs: The Soft-Sided Wildhair
12/27/2021
Bonus - Whiskey and Wildhairs: The Soft-Sided Wildhair
Katie Willis joins us for a bonus episode to share the soft side of Bird Dog, in addition to a couple extra epic short stories.
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Episode 085: Late Season in the Uplands
12/16/2021
Episode 085: Late Season in the Uplands
William and I discuss late season hunting. The weather has changed and the birds have been getting pressured and educated for months. We discuss travel considerations, gear, chokes and shot size, ideal dogs, as well as the cover, diet and behavior different upland species. To share their expertise insight, biologists and avid hunters Bailey Petersen and Ken Plourde weigh in on bird specific considerations.
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Episode 084: Defying The Odds - On Winning The National Field Championship w/ Jaelee Schwartz
12/08/2021
Episode 084: Defying The Odds - On Winning The National Field Championship w/ Jaelee Schwartz
Jaelee Schwartz is the owner of Green Gable Gundogs and winner of the 2021 US Open Cocker National Championship. She has been training and competing with Spaniels since she was 8 years old alongside her father, Jeff Schwartz. Jaelee placed in her first licensed AKC Springer trial at 10 years old, and now a professional trainer herself, is the youngest person to win the Open National Cocker Championship. Despite all of Jaelee’s accomplishments, she claims failng was a big part of her journey.
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Episode 083: Gear and Gift Guide To Help Enhance Your Hunt
11/30/2021
Episode 083: Gear and Gift Guide To Help Enhance Your Hunt
It’s that time of year when we're thinking about hunting gear ideas to add to the Christmas list. I sit down with William Bastian and Jeff Quigley to discuss the gear that we’ve put through the test for ourselves, our dogs, and truck setups that work for each of us. While it only takes a gun, comfy clothes, shoes, and preferably a dog to get out and hunt, we mention items that help make the hunting experience a bit more efficient.
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Bonus - Whiskey and Wildhairs: How To Gain Respect From A Wildhair
11/27/2021
Bonus - Whiskey and Wildhairs: How To Gain Respect From A Wildhair
Katie Willis joins us for a bonus episode to share how she finally overcame the barrier to make Bird Dog realize they need to work together as a team.
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Episode 082: The Promise To Bird Dog w/Katie Willis
11/23/2021
Episode 082: The Promise To Bird Dog w/Katie Willis
Katie Willis grew up big game hunting in Montana, then found herself in the wetlands and uplands with the addition of her first bird dog 13 years ago, a GWP, affectionately referred to as Bird Dog. BD was there by her side through undergrad & PA school,& during those long nights studying, Katie continued to remind Bird Dog of her promise to take him rooster hunting in North Dakota. A four week trip with a loyal best bird dog &two exuberant puppies, made some unforgettable memories for Katie &her crew.
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Episode 081: Grouse Camp? 'Oh Hell No!' w/Lauren Dirkschneider
11/16/2021
Episode 081: Grouse Camp? 'Oh Hell No!' w/Lauren Dirkschneider
Lauren 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.
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Episode 080: Training With A Purpose w/ Tamara Champagne
11/09/2021
Episode 080: Training With A Purpose w/ Tamara Champagne
Tamara Champagne has trained dogs for over 20 years for obedience, protection work, tracking, scent detection, IGP, conformation and service dogs.. and six months ago she got her first bird dog, a German Shorthaired Pointer. Her commitment to allowing her dogs to do what they were bred to do, has got her diving deep into the bird dog World! Tamara recently published ‘Training With A Purpose Journal’ to help dog trainers and owners outline and follow their goals.
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Episode 079: Sporting Lead-Free w/ Hannah Leonard
11/02/2021
Episode 079: Sporting Lead-Free w/ Hannah Leonard
Hannah Leonard is the outreach coordinator for Sporting Lead-Free, a collaborative initiative to nationally reduce lead consumed inadvertently by wildlife and people. Hannah is an avid fly fisher and hunter. Her personal encounter with a leaded golden eagle ignited her desire to educate others in the use of non-lead alternatives not only for the benefit of wildlife and human health, but for the continuation of our hunting heritage.
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Episode 078: The Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla w/ Zsofia Miczek
10/21/2021
Episode 078: The Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla w/ Zsofia Miczek
Zsofia Miczek is the breeder of the World known Zoldmali Wirehaired Vizslas. She is an FCI judge and arguably the most accomplished female dog trainer in Hungary. We discuss her journey in the breed for the past 22 years, training, hunting and testing her dogs in several different countries, breed characteristics and the growing popularity of Wirehaired Vizlas.
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Episode 077: Creating Ethical, Educated and Effective Hunters w/Sarah Tilt
10/13/2021
Episode 077: Creating Ethical, Educated and Effective Hunters w/Sarah Tilt
Sarah Tilt is the Executive Director of One Montana, an organization that works to create a sustainable and resilient Montana by connecting rural and urban communities.The MT Master Hunter Program provides advanced hunter education that increases skills, competence, ethical behavior and knowledge of agriculture and stewardship. Applications are now open until Nov 30. Sarah shares more information on the program, and shares some of her, and my favorite recipes, from her Cookbook Game On: A Bird Hunters Table, Reloaded. The Bird Dog Babe Podcast is Presented By: s 5:35 Meet Sarah Tilt 6:30 Bird Dogs 8:45 Early season Montana hunting 10:55 14:45 22:00 Implementing in more States 22:50 Applying for MT Master Hunter 23:55 Class Statistics and Info 30:10 After graduation 38:45 Wingshooting Continuing Ed 41:00 43:30 Hungarian Partridge 45:15 Sharptail and Ducks 50:15 Interchanging white and dark meat recipes 51:20 Pheasant Sous vide 52:15 Care for the birds and they’ll reward you when you eat them 56:00 Sage Grouse 59:35 Snipe Connect on Social Media with: One Montana Montana Master Hunter --------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our Partners: promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Support this podcast on Connect with Follow Bird Dog Babe: -------------------------------------------------
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Episode 076: Pass or Fail, You Have The Best Dog w/Bridget Nielsen
10/05/2021
Episode 076: Pass or Fail, You Have The Best Dog w/Bridget Nielsen
Bridget Nielsen is a professional trainer for all versatile pointing breeds, and is a breeder, owner, trainer and handler of some of the top Vizslas in the country. She expects the Vizsla to have natural pointing instinct, a natural desire to retrieve, and a love of water. Bridget tested three dogs at the NAVHDA Invitational last month, and discusses her journey with those great dogs!
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Episode 075: Hunt, Point, Retrieve... Field Trialing and Hunting on the Grouse Moors w/Una Russell
09/15/2021
Episode 075: Hunt, Point, Retrieve... Field Trialing and Hunting on the Grouse Moors w/Una Russell
Una Russell joins us from Scotland to discuss the differences between hunting, training and testing in Scotland vs what we do here in the US. Una recently achieved the esteemed title of a Field Champion on her young German Wirehaired Pointer, Tetley. She describes the characteristics she prefers in a working dog, the discipline and manners required of them, along with the importance of tradition and honoring game.
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Episode 074: The Mental Games of Shooting and Hunting w/ Dawn Grant
09/08/2021
Episode 074: The Mental Games of Shooting and Hunting w/ Dawn Grant
Dawn Grant is a mental trainer and hypnotherapist that focuses on the mental games specifically with shooting and hunting. Dawn discusses the importance of being more mindful, calming your mind, body and turning off all of the outside noises to be present when you hunt. The mind games that happen when we’re out there isn’t something to overlook. Have a listen to this episode and learn how we can overcome struggles we may not realize are present.
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