The Hunting Dog Podcast

The Hunting Dog Podcast features interviews with friends, family and industry professionals all related to the world of hunting with dogs. Depending upon the time of day, background noises of beers opening and ice clinking may be evident. please grab a drink and join us!!! Check out the website for more content at http://www.thehuntingdogpodcast.com

Its almost Dove season!!! 08/10/2026

Its almost Dove season!!! Dove hunting is the traditional kickoff for wingshooters everywhere. This year, I'm swinging west of the Mississippi to keep the dogs happy and the barrels hot. /episode/index/show/thehuntingdogpodcast/id/42377560

Grouse on the edge 08/03/2026

Grouse on the edge If you have hunted the ruffed grouse or woodcock, or if you ever plan to, this episode is for you! RGS and AWS are swinging the axe of conservation. Ben Jones and Mark Hatfield give us some updates and news from the front lines of habitat. /episode/index/show/thehuntingdogpodcast/id/42305175

Grouse on the edge 08/03/2026

Talking with Ed Arnett about my favorite subjects 07/28/2026

Talking with Ed Arnett about my favorite subjects It's been awhile since I have had Ed on the show. He is the CEO of The Wildlife Society and as a Certified Wildlife Biologist he knows stuff that usually scares me a bit, but we can find an Upland silver lining if we try! /episode/index/show/thehuntingdogpodcast/id/42236200

An Evening of Conservation ( time sensitive ) 07/22/2026

An Evening of Conservation ( time sensitive ) Gabe and Zach from RGS AWS jump on this episode to talk about a first of it's kind event, and a first of a kind hunt. Conservation doesn't sleep, and neither does the Ruffed Grouse and American Woodcock Society when it comes to fighting for every acre to produce great Habitat Ohio Grouse Application: Apply here: Meat Eater Episode: /episode/index/show/thehuntingdogpodcast/id/42186175

An Evening of Conservation ( time sensitive ) 07/22/2026

An Evening of Conservation ( time sensitive ) Gabe and Zach from RGS AWS jump on this episode to talk about a first of it's kind event, and a first of a kind hunt. Conservation doesn't sleep, and neither does the Ruffed Grouse and American Woodcock Society when it comes to fighting for every acre to produce great Habitat /episode/index/show/thehuntingdogpodcast/id/42186170

How is your training going? Justin McGrail archive recording 07/06/2026

How is your training going? Justin McGrail archive recording This old episode was the start of many that introduced you to Michigan's best known dog trainer. It was in hindsight the jumping off point of what would become The Upland Institute. In the following weeks I will be sprinkling in some of best episodes that we recorded. /episode/index/show/thehuntingdogpodcast/id/41983665

The Upland Brothers are back. 06/30/2026

The Upland Brothers are back. Alberto and Adrian fill us in on the growing pack and the growing family! Training, testing, planning trips and learning to change diapers. /episode/index/show/thehuntingdogpodcast/id/41901135

Fathers Day tribute 06/22/2026

Fathers Day tribute Everybody has a Dad, and everyone owes them a little something. Here is a story about my Dad. /episode/index/show/thehuntingdogpodcast/id/41719015

Fathers Day tribute 06/22/2026

Fathers Day tribute Everybody has a Dad, and everyone owes them a little something. Here is a story about my Dad. /episode/index/show/thehuntingdogpodcast/id/41719020

A lifetime time of Setters 06/15/2026

A lifetime time of Setters Lynndee Galey of Firelight Setters joins me in a great conversation about a breed that wears many hats. She has a long history in the Setter world. Starting with Irish Setters, then Gordon Setters and now for the past thirty years, English Setters. Lynndee shares her knowledge, experience and wisdom on this episode. /episode/index/show/thehuntingdogpodcast/id/41642900

Training two dogs the same age 06/09/2026

Training two dogs the same age Fritz Heller stopped into the Studio/ kennel to give me updates on acquiring two dogs that are 3 weeks apart in age and miles apart in style. Definitely a challenge, but doable! We also review last season in the Michigan grouse woods and the future of it. /episode/index/show/thehuntingdogpodcast/id/41580650

Old guys have the best stories 06/01/2026

Old guys have the best stories Larry Ressler grew up in North Dakota about the same time I grew up in Illinois. We both had parents that did not hunt, but still found the path to the Uplands. We chat about the many dogs Larry has had, and the next one he is looking for. /episode/index/show/thehuntingdogpodcast/id/41486870

Fun trials, old friends and Ladies of Upland 05/19/2026

Fun trials, old friends and Ladies of Upland I went the the Second Chance Bird fun trial and it lived up to the title.....FUN. What do you get when you have a kitchen table, a microphone and some time to kill before a banquet? You rekindle old friendships and make new ones!!! /episode/index/show/thehuntingdogpodcast/id/41343355

Her first hunting dog 05/12/2026

Her first hunting dog Holly Heyser had almost twenty years of hunting under her belt before she got her first dog. She did the research, and pulled a winning ticket out of the whelping box! /episode/index/show/thehuntingdogpodcast/id/41258915

Does your Veterinarian hunt? Mine does 05/03/2026

Does your Veterinarian hunt? Mine does Karen and I go way back.... really way back. We cover the basics of K9 health, advise in the field and why we still love Wirehairs. /episode/index/show/thehuntingdogpodcast/id/41134130

Purina, From healthy dogs to healthy habitat 04/26/2026

Purina, From healthy dogs to healthy habitat Karl Gunzer joins me to talk about the many facets of what it takes to fuel our dogs and support our lifestyle. We chat about everything from labs to pointing dogs and even a segment on sheep dog trials. /episode/index/show/thehuntingdogpodcast/id/41023480

Second Chance Bird Dogs 04/15/2026

Second Chance Bird Dogs Mike Mapes started Second Chance Bird Dogs a few years back. His passion for bird dogs, especially those that get turned into shelters or rehomed over and over, was the catalyst for starting this. Mike has a full kennel year round, of dogs finding new homes and a waiting list of people looking for their next dog. /episode/index/show/thehuntingdogpodcast/id/40886005

Gnaw and Order with Jennifer Broome 04/04/2026

Gnaw and Order with Jennifer Broome Jennifer jumped in to talk dogs, training, trialing and her newest passion project. Gnaw and Order. along with her last three months in GA/FL working her dogs. /episode/index/show/thehuntingdogpodcast/id/40729625

Korthals Griffon United States 03/24/2026

Korthals Griffon United States Carroll Kemp and Pete Aplikowski join us to talk about the History, Talents and Temperament of one of the country’s most popular bird dogs-the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. Korthals Griffon is the historic name of this breed, and Korthals Griffon United States is a conservation society for Griffons in the USA and their UKC National Breed Club. /episode/index/show/thehuntingdogpodcast/id/40605115

Living and hunting in North Dakota 03/16/2026

Living and hunting in North Dakota Casey Ressler is a fifth generation North Dakotan.He has noticed Cultural/Ecological/Economical impacts that have changed over the last 10-15 years in ND. We talk access, permission and policy along with dogs and my favorite bird. /episode/index/show/thehuntingdogpodcast/id/40503410

Training Dogs Without Birds? Not Impossible: Charlie Thorburn of Mordor Gundogs Explains How 03/09/2026

Training Dogs Without Birds? Not Impossible: Charlie Thorburn of Mordor Gundogs Explains How I have followed Charlie Thorburn for quite some time. His You Tube Channel is Mordor Gundogs. His style is straightforward and he is not afraid to ruffle some feathers. But the proof as they say is in the pudding, or possibly in the United Kingdom. /episode/index/show/thehuntingdogpodcast/id/40360900

Chowie! no that's not the name of a dog. 03/02/2026

Chowie! no that's not the name of a dog. Andy Blumberg introduces CHOWIE! The next generation of hunters will thank him for years to come. Living and hunting out west, Andy made sure his Wirehaired Griffon was avoidance trained for snakes, skunks and porkies, but his dog Ada added one more critter to the list. A Big critter!! /episode/index/show/thehuntingdogpodcast/id/40275805

The gear, trips and dogs we need for next season 02/16/2026

The gear, trips and dogs we need for next season Brent Pike came over to talk about what's new and whats needed to make the next trip just a bit more successful. Sometimes it's the place, sometimes it's the people and sometimes it's the gear. /episode/index/show/thehuntingdogpodcast/id/40130510

Be careful when you pick your first dog! with Kate Ahnstrom 02/08/2026

Be careful when you pick your first dog! with Kate Ahnstrom Kate Ahnstrom joins me to tell about her journey. Most people get the dog first and then figure it out. Kate reversed engineered the process. She is an incredible women who just can't say no...... /episode/index/show/thehuntingdogpodcast/id/40036135

Be careful when you pick your first dog! with Kate Ahnstrom 02/08/2026

The Upland Superbowl 02/02/2026

The Upland Superbowl Jared Wickland of PF&QF joins me to recap the season and celebrate the event we all look forward to. /episode/index/show/thehuntingdogpodcast/id/39965560

Cockers, Setters, Grouse and Woodcock in Virginia 01/26/2026

Cockers, Setters, Grouse and Woodcock in Virginia I first met Ben at my place in Virginia. We shared a drink, a bunch of stories and stayed in touch over many years. Ben and a few friends have figured out that Virginia is a true mixed bag of opportunities for anyone wanting to chase upland birds. As long as you don't mind going up hill both ways. This episode brings me back to the reason love this lifestyle. /episode/index/show/thehuntingdogpodcast/id/39878965

Why Labs and Flushers are the bomb 01/18/2026

Why Labs and Flushers are the bomb My buddy Dave Utzinger came over to show me some late season videos of his young lab. We talk and brag a bit about "not doing much training" and relying on natural instincts and cooperation. Or maybe were just getting luckier when we get new dogs??? Who knows? /episode/index/show/thehuntingdogpodcast/id/39776580

When Friends Become Memories 01/12/2026

When Friends Become Memories Within 24 hours, two people I consider friends, passed away. Larry Lawton and Glen Blackwood were as different as night and day, yet cut out of the same cloth. Sadly I never recorded Larry's voice over the years. Glen on the other hand has been on a few episodes. I picked this one to re broadcast. /episode/index/show/thehuntingdogpodcast/id/39696930

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