The Bird Dog Babe (Courtney Bastian)
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| 31 Aug 2021 | Episode 073: Know What's Fueling Your Bird Dog w/Dr Lauren Stump | 01:21:00 | |
Dr Lauren Stump is a veterinarian with Purina and has a passion for canine nutrition. In this episode we discuss the importance of understanding what to look for in a pet food brand, labels, and ingredients. We tackle frequently asked nutrition questions, and appetite concerns. The Bird Dog Babe Podcast is Presented By: 4:30 Meet Dr Lauren 7:15 Importance of guidelines for dog food brands 10:50 What to look for in a pet food brand 14:15 Understanding label verbiage, ‘All Life Stages’, ‘Natural’ 22:40 What do grains do? 25:50 Corn does a dog’s body good 30:00 Poops and Farts 31:45 Ingredients to provide complete and balanced diet 32:25 Purina’s commitment to quality control 33:30 Common cause of allergies 41:15 What are by-products 43:15 Kibble vs homemade vs raw 47:50 What is animal digest 50:45 What is ‘meal’ 51:45 Why do dogs eat poop 54:45 Why do dogs eat grass 56:20 Free feeding vs mealtimes 1:00:30 Picky eaters 1:05:35 Dogs that are always hungry 1:08:10 Properly storing food 1:12:00 Transitioning food 1:14:45 New happenings at Pro Plan 1:16:15 Bright Mind rules Pro Plan on Instagram Pro Plan Sporting Dogs on Instagram --------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our Partners: Dakota283 Kennels (promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Support this podcast on Patreon Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe: ------------------------------------------------- | |||
| 12 Jan 2021 | Episode 041: It's Never Too Late To Start w/ Susan Jasmann | 01:04:32 | |
Susan Jasmann is 70 years old and started hunting upland and waterfowl birds a year ago after she bought a Pudelpointer. She recognized her dog needed a job, it needed to do what it was bred to do. Susan had some challenges.. she had to learn how to hunt birds, learn how to shoot a shotgun, and how to train and hunt with a dog that had natural ability to make any hunter proud. 4:50 Susan’s start 11:25 Why a Pudelpointer 15:50 Learning how to train a pointing dog 18:00 Most difficult part of training 19:40 Making the e-collar fun 22:15 Horse training relative to dog training 26:50 Learning curve to start hunting 28:00 Buying her first shotgun 30:00 Practicing for hunting season 32:15 Garmin Xero S1 36:00 Learning at women’s shooting and hunting clinics 36:50 Dogs motivating you to do more 43:15 100 days, 100 new experiences 45:30 Cruciate repair and rehab 48:50 Snake school 50:30 Biggest takeaways from this season 53:00 Traps and snares 53:15 Tips to get started 56:50 Wild meat 58:15 Parmesan Chukar & Quail Appetizer 1:00:00 Pheasant Piccata 1:00:40 Silo House in Kalispel --------------------------------------------------- Support this podcast on Patreon Donate to AKC Canine Health Foundation and receive a calendar Thank you to our Partners: Dakota283 Kennels (promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) BigFrig: Coolers, Tumblers and Dry Boxes for Your Way of Life Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe:
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| 25 May 2021 | Episode 060: What The Heck Is A Lek? w/ Ken Plourde | 01:16:14 | |
Ken Plourde is an Upland Game Bird Habitat Specialist for Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks. Ken shares his story of getting started in upland hunting, his favorite upland bird species and the bird dogs he pursues them with. Ken dives deep into leks, how understanding them will help hunters, their biggest threats and lek viewing etiquette. The Bird Dog Babe Podcast is Presented By: 7:00 Combining work and play 12:20 Favorite upland bird 14:15 First bird dog 15:40 German Wirehaired Pointers 17:20 Welcoming a new Irish Setter Puppy 19:30 What’s a Lek 21:00 Which species Lek 22:15 Lek regions 23:55 Variations of a Lek 29:25 Venturing and nesting behavior 30:50 Distance between leks 32:30 Features of habitat 34:30 Behavior and mannerisms within 35:40 Mating and communal area 36:35 Most popular lek activity 39:40 Hen laying behavior 42:10 Weather affecting nesting 44:05 Gestation & Incubation 46:45 Threats to leks 49:30 Sage Grouse concerns 52:30 Lek disturbance 53:20 Lek viewing etiquette 1:00:45 Photography recommendations 1:02:00 What can we do to help 1:04:00 Spring dog training considerations 1:06:45 Favorite sharptail recipes Connect with Ken Audubon's Guide to Ethical Bird Photography and Videography --------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our Partners: Dakota283 Kennels (promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Support this podcast on Patreon Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe: -------------------------------------------------
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| 22 Sep 2020 | Episode 025: Girl's Grouse Camp | 01:13:47 | |
A recap of Girl's Grouse Bitch Camp in western Montana. Sharing the stories, sisterhood and success of a great weekend with some pretty amazing women!
5:50 Intros 10:30 Planning Grouse Camp 12:30 Dog Power 20:20 Camp Location/Ideal ruffed grouse habitat 25:25 Lauren’s 1st limit 29:20 Safety first 30:55 Camp skills 33:15 Bear savvy 36:40 MT vs WI Grouse 40:50 Hannah’s Red Phase 44:08 Wall tents 45:40 Rosehip hot toddy 46:20 Bird cleaning 48:15 Julie’s grouse stock 44:55 Grouse recipes 56:00 Preparing for the hunt 59:30 Pairing wine with birds 1:03:00 Poop Bucket 1:08:00 Weekend takeaways 1:09:30 Planned hunting trips | |||
| 29 May 2022 | Episode 093: Are You 'Upland Ready?' | 01:12:24 | |
Register for 12 week 'Upland Ready Program 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 Access Ability Wisconsin The Bird Dog Babe Podcast is Presented By: This episode is brought to you by: 13:20 Meet our trainers Connect with Dr. Kristina Mott Connect with Coach Bill Koepke
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| 30 Nov 2021 | Episode 083: Gear and Gift Guide To Help Enhance Your Hunt | 02:00:04 | |
It’s that time of year when we are all thinking about Christmas ideas and what would be nice to add to our gear list to enhance next year’s hunting season. Since 40% of the listeners of this podcast are men, I wanted to get some input from the guys. So I sit down with my husband William Bastian and our friend Jeff Quigley to discuss the hunting 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. The Bird Dog Babe Podcast is Presented By: 3:30 Meet Jeff Quigley 8:30 Pant options Women’s First Lite Obsidian Pant Women’s First Lite Alturas Pant
19:00 Hunting Tops Patagonia Orange Puffer Jacket
24:00 Hunting Vests
35:30 Socks
40:00 Boots
49:30 Gloves First Lite Aerowool Touch Liner Glove First Lite Talus Fingerless Merino Glove First Lite Shale Touch Hybrid Glove
53:10 Glasses
53:30 Hearing Protection
55:00 Backup Gear
57:00 Chokes
59:30 Shotguns
1:04:30 Bird Strap
1:06:00 Boss ammo bag
1:07:15 Go-to Snacks
1:08:25 Truck Setup Leitner Active Cargo System - Forged Dakota283 Kennel – Use Promo Code Bird Dog Babe for 10% off
1:23:10 Knives
1:28:45 Extras
1:31:00 Dog Items Stakeout Line
1:54:00 Gamechangers William – Darn Tough Jeff – Teva Moccasins Courtney – Garmin Fenix Watch and iKamper *This post contains affiliate links, so we may earn a small commission when you make a purchase through links on our site at no additional cost to you. --------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our Partners: Dakota283 Kennels (promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Support this podcast on Patreon Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe: ------------------------------------------------- | |||
| 02 Mar 2021 | Episode 048: Understanding How Dogs Learn w/ Robin MacFarlane | 01:10:57 | |
Robin MacFarlane is the owner and training director of That’s My Dog and also heads the TMD E-academy, a continuing ed program for dog training professionals. Robin’s ability to read and understand dogs is unlike any I’ve ever seen. In this episode she discusses the importance of a choosing a breed that’s right for your lifestyle and how that relates to dogs bred for a purpose. In addition, she gives tips on how we can better understand our dogs, help them overcome situations, and breaks down the proper use of remote collar training. Watch for details this week for your chance to win the training videos mentioned in this episode from Gun Dog Supply, in addition to a training consultation with Robin herself! The Bird Dog Babe Podcast is Presented By:
7:00 That’s My Dog 9:20 Choosing a breed ideal for your lifestyle 13:15 Owning a dog bred to hunt that will never hunt 19:00 Physically and mentally exercising dogs 22:48 Biggest problem owners have with dogs 25:05 How to better understand and read our dogs 29:20 Being ‘alpha’ 31:30 Type of dog that’s difficult 35:00 Importance of body language to our dogs 39:50 Manners when running in braced dog events 44:10 Helping dog overcome a bad situation during event 45:30 Aggression 48:05 What average person is doing wrong with remote collar training 53:05 Guide to remote collar training 55:28 When/how to use the different remote collar options 1:01:20 Collar-wise dogs 1:04:20 Are remote training collars for all types of dogs 1:06:50 Services Robin offers 1:07:50 Cato Boards and ‘Place’ command --------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our Partners: Dakota283 Kennels (promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) BigFrig: Coolers, Tumblers and Dry Boxes for Your Way of Life Support this podcast on Patreon Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe: ------------------------------------------------- Connect with Robin
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| 11 May 2021 | Episode 058: Irish Setter - The Aristocratic Bird Dog w/ Kelli Aitken | 01:22:47 | |
Kelli Aitken of Quantonas Irish Setters is the youngest, and one of the few women who is actively breeding and competing in AKC and American Field horseback field trials with field style Irish Setters. Kelli shares her story of how she got started in Irish Setters and where she is now. She also breaks down the breed characteristics and what you should know before adding an Irish Setter to your family. The Bird Dog Babe Podcast is Presented By: 5:44 Meet Kelli Aitken 9:35 First Irish Setter at 16 yrs old 12:00 Getting started in field trials 18:00 Irish Setter Trend 18:55 Maintaining show champion and field champion lines 20:10 Dual Champion Irish Setters 23:00 Dabbling in other venues 24:00 Irish Setters in NAVHDA 27:00 Difference between Irish Red&White, Red Setters, and Irish Setters 34:36 Size, male vs female, show vs field 37:10 Demand for Irish Setter puppies 39:30 Breed characteristics: 39:40 Fast or slow maturing? 41:35 Natural Ability, innate pointing 44:45 Competing in all breed field trials 45:50 Temperament 49:45 Kennel dogs or house dogs 51:10 Advice when looking for an Irish Setter 52:00 Health concerns with the Irish Setter 55:25 Ideal Irish Setter owner 1:00:10 Type of person not ideal owner for an Irish Setter 1:01:40 Average cost for a puppy 1:04:00 Coat maintenance 1:06:35 Heat tolerance 1:08:02 Conditioning 1:12:10 Give field trials a try 1:16:10 Kelli’s run of success Connect with Kelli Learn more about Irish Setters National Red Setter Field Trial Club --------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our Partners: Dakota283 Kennels (promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Support this podcast on Patreon Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe: ------------------------------------------------- | |||
| 29 Mar 2022 | Episode 092: Pheasant Fest 2022 - Fun, Friends, and Festivities | 01:24:16 | |
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: --------------------------------------------------- Support this podcast on Patreon Connect with the host, Courtney: ------------------------------------------------- | |||
| 08 Sep 2020 | Episode 023: Meg Eden - Bird Dogs Can Do It All | 01:26:16 | |
Meg Eden - breeder, owner, trainer and handler of Wireswest German Wirehaired Pointers focuses on dogs that are bred for the gun, hunting to the best of their ability. From horseback field trials, to AKC Hunt tests, conformation shows, and NAVHDA.. Meg has trained and competed in all of the off season 'games'. In this episode she provides insight and advice for the novice to experienced. 6:30 Start to hunting 10:50 Training first dog 17:00 Field Trialing 20:45 Breeding dogs that can do it all 24:00 Raising puppies 26:30 High head, High tail 31:55 Intensity 33:35 Raising versatile pups vs field trial pups 38:27 Advice for new puppy owners 39:24 Puppy’s first season 41:15 Sage Grouse hunting for first time 48:05 Hunting plans 51:45 Dogs breaking through brush 50:00 Hunting puppies with older dogs 55:35 What not to do this season with your young dog 1:05:00 Pushing a dog too early 1:11:00 Allowing dogs to have bad manners for too long 1:13:00 Recognizing when to stop 1:19:30 Bracco Talk 1:22:45 Hunting abroad and tradition --------------------------------------------------------- Support this podcast on Patreon Thank you to our Sponsors: Dakota283 Kennels (use promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Xcel Shooting Sports – free gun slip ($90 value) with purchase of select shotguns Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe: Connect with Meg
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| 16 Mar 2021 | Episode 050: The Birds and The Bees, & Butterflies w/Elsa Gallagher | 01:23:00 | |
Elsa Gallagher is a biologist for The Bee and Butterfly Habitat Fund and an avid bird hunter and field trailer. She’s down from an even dozen hunting dogs to a mere 9 these days. We discuss her Vizsla named Hatch, and his recent placement at the AKC National Champion, along with her lifelong dedication to quail, as well as her most recent project with The Bee and Butterfly Habitat Fund and how you can qualify for free seed mix with their Seed A Legacy Program.
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6:50 AKC National Championship 10:50 Training with Perfection Kennels 15:50 He’s a bird dog before a field trial dog 18:00 Life’s dedication to quail 20:00 First bird dog and those after 27:15 Current string 30:50 Making the transition into horseback field trials 34:00 Getting started hunting 36:00 For the love of quail 38:25 Ideal quail habitat 40:50 Quail Biologist and not for profit habitat projects 47:10 What is a pollinator 51:30 Lifecycle of the butterfly 55:15 Honeybees 57:00 Seed mix diversity 58:40 Seed A Legacy Program 1:00:30 Minimum acreage for program 1:01:50 Site prep 1:04:00 When to apply 1:05:10 Habitat upkeep 1:07:10 Grasses in seed mix 1:09:30 Ideal acreage for program 1:15:50 The Bee and Butterfly Habitat Fund 1:16:20 Favorite game bird and rabbit recipes --------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our Partners: Dakota283 Kennels (promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) BigFrig: Coolers, Tumblers and Dry Boxes for Your Way of Life Support this podcast on Patreon Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe: -------------------------------------------------
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| 08 Dec 2021 | Episode 084: Defying The Odds - On Winning The National Field Championship w/ Jaelee Schwartz | 01:20:05 | |
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, a professional trainer at Rock River Kennels. 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. She believes anything is possible with hard work and dedication. The Bird Dog Babe Podcast is Presented By: 12:45 Horicon Marsh 13:15 2021 US National Cocker Championship 14:45 Ike, the Champ 16:30 Trialing and Testing 17:30 Springers to Cockers 20:00 Growing up raising puppies, training and traveling 23:00 Starting a training business 24:00 Growing up in the business 27:25 Accomplishments as a kiddo 31:00 Training professionally 34:15 Relationship with each dog 34:55 Placeboard training 37:00 Teaching steadiness with cheeseballs 40:15 Overcoming obstacles 46:00 Early characteristics of the National Field Champion 47:45 What it takes to get to the National 48:10 Requirements at the National 53:00 Ike’s National Run 56:50 The Moment 1:02:10 Ike’s future 53:00 Importance of pedigree 1:05:20 Hunt tests 1:08:10 Evaluating puppies 1:12:00 Finding a breeder 1:13:15 Cocker Health Clearances 1:17:00 Fieldcockers.com 1:17:40 Favorite piece of gear --------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our Partners: Dakota283 Kennels (promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Support this podcast on Patreon Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe: -------------------------------------------------
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| 05 Jan 2021 | Episode 040: Harvesting with Strategy w/ Jennifer Dums | 01:09:53 | |
Jennifer Dums has dedicated many years to help inspire and encourage women to get involved in the outdoors. She hunts upland and big game to provide healthy meal options for herself and her husband. Jennifer doesn’t own a bird dog and still has great success, and she shares some of her strategies with us in this episode. 5:40 What inspires Jennifer to get women motivated 8:40 Making connections with other women 11:00 Jennifer’s involvement in all things women who hunt 12:20 Legendary Longtails – Women’s only MN PF Chapter 15:20 Women in the Outdoors 16:10 Becoming an Outdoors Woman 18:00 Jennifer’s start to hunting 24:50 What’s in her freezer 27:50 Hunting without a dog 29:50 Perks of hunting without dog 31:00 Bird Dog breed options 38:50 Strategy in the grouse woods 44:45 Woodcock and Grouse Recipe 47:30 Game recovery 49:30 Pheasant hunting 52:15 Mule deer hunting 53:20 Turkey hunting 54:10 Gear Reviews 58:30 Favorite Upland Prois Piece 1:00Favorite Big Game piece 1:05 Benefits of novice hunters at preserve hunts --------------------------------------------------- Support this podcast on Patreon Donate to AKC Canine Health Foundation and receive a calendar Thank you to our Partners: Dakota283 Kennels (promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) BigFrig: Coolers, Tumblers and Dry Boxes for Your Way of Life Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe: ---------------------------------------------------------- Prois: Code JENNIFER for 20% off non sale items Code jen10 for 10% off all items Jennifer's Youtube: Pheasants Forever | |||
| 17 Nov 2020 | Episode 033: Improving Your Odds Through Testing w/ Cortney Schaefer | 01:41:38 | |
Cortney Schaefer is the breed warden and director of testing for Deutsch Langhaar GNA and a JGHV Performance Judge. Cortney discusses how the standardized testing allows only those dogs that prove natural ability and trainability are allowed to contribute to the future of the breed. Through examination and performance evaluation, breeders are able to consistently produce dogs suitable for versatile hunt ability.
5:00 Cortney’s story on how she got started in hunting 7:20 Start in bird dogs 11:00 First Deutsch Langhaar Puppy that changed her life 14:30 Why do DL’s have tails? 17:50 Being a breed warden 23:45 Mentorship available in DL-GNA 24:50 Utilizing genetics across seas 27:20 DL arriving in the US 30:20 German Testing System 35:50 VJP – Spring Test 37:50 HZP – Fall Test 51:30 VGP – Finished Dog Test 57:40 Temperament evals 1:02 DL Breed characteristics 1:11:35 Currently chasing after 1:15:45 Ideal owner for a DL 1:19:30 Commitment for new owners 1:21:30 Training resources 1:24:00 Benefits to buying a puppy from a DL GNA Breeder 1:26:30 Educating and Connecting DL Breeders and Owners 1:30:00 Timing and testing 1:33:00 Average cost of a DL pup 1:37:35 DL Versatile Champion ------------------------------------------- Support this podcast on Patreon Donate to AKC Canine Health Foundation and receive a calendar Thank you to our Partners: Dakota283 Kennels (use promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Xcel Shooting Sports – free gun slip ($90 value) with purchase of select shotguns Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe:
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| 11 Oct 2020 | Bonus #3 - Season Opener recap and Dog Training Q&A | 00:43:34 | |
William Bastian of Claddagh Kennel discusses first month of season opener then answers training questions submitted by listeners. 3:50 Beginning of the season recap 6:15 Hunting Sharptail 11:00 4 month old Ruthless’ first hunt 18:05 Hunting Turkey 20:10 Fixing a hardmouthed dog 24:50 Pointing vs Retrieving? 26:10 Starting whoa training 28:20 Is whoa table a necessity 29:40 Training without launchers 35:05 Independent and Obedient 37:05 Teaching puppies ‘come when called’ 38:40 Introduction to tracking - dead or Live bird drag --------------------------------------------------- Support this podcast on Patreon Thank you to our Sponsors: Dakota283 Kennels (use promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Xcel Shooting Sports – free gun slip ($90 value) with purchase of any shotgun Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe:
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| 21 Jul 2021 | Episode 068: Speaking "Dog", Not Human w/ Sharon Potter | 01:11:07 | |
Sharon Potter of Red Branch Kennels was mentored by Rick Smith to be a Team Huntsmith Instructor. She trains pointers, retrievers and spaniels, though Chesapeake bay retrievers are her personal breed of choice. She’s known to be a trainer that takes on the problem dogs that most others usually don’t want too mess with, like those that are gun shy and hard mouthed. Sharon shares a lot of great advice in this episode as well as an upcoming training opportunity for a Ladies Bird Dog Workshop. The Bird Dog Babe Podcast is Presented By: 6:30 Training Dogs and Horses 8:30 Getting started in dog training 14:15 Pointing Dog Journal Article: “Respect or Love” 17:00 Your dog’s giving you the middle finger 19:15 Dog pissing wars 22:00 The Wonder Lead - Gun Dog Supply 26:40 Chesapeake Bay Retriever 30:30 Training all bird dog breeds 33:00 Bird introduction 35:30 Problem dogs 39:40 Building drive 44:30 Dogs need structure 45:10 Gunshyness 49:10 Training frequency 52:55 Dogs that never screw up 55:00 Helping women train their dogs 56:25 How women train differently 56:50 Ladies Bird Dog Workshop Connect with Sharon
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| 16 Feb 2022 | Episode 089: Tips For Rearing Your Own Gamebirds | 00:46:57 | |
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: 4:15 Meet April of MacFarlane Pheasants
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| 16 Jun 2020 | Episode 011 - Let's Talk Stud Dogs with Heidi Hartman | 01:17:28 | |
In this episode, Heidi Hartman, breeder and owner of Harbor Run Labradors talks to us about stud dog maintenance, nutrition, and important points when considering putting, and using a dog at stud. In today’s discussion we cover 3 main themes: So you want your dog to be a stud, So you’ve proven your dog for stud now what, and So you want to use my stud dog. We approach this topic with considerations to both popular and rare breeds alike. No two breeding programs are the same, and we respectfully breakdown considerations of fundamentals, in addition to different views when considering and using stud dogs. This discussion is based on breeder opinions only, we highly suggest you consult your veterinarian with any breeding advice. 8:40 – I have great dog, want to be used at stud one day 11:25 – Breed Standard 13:00 – Form & Function – field titles to prove ability 14:50 – Health Test Recommendations 23:00 - Other considerations for a prospective stud dog 29:35 – Check Fertility 30:20 – Freezing semen 35:00 – Brucellosis 38:00 – Keeping Stud Dog Health & Fertile 43:20 – Type of person it takes to own a stud dog 46:00 – Using stud that’s being campaigned 47:15 – Brief on contracts 48:50 – Stud fee vs Service fee 54:00 – Breeder Intentions 1:00:00 – Breeding options 1:03:30 – Duties/Responsibilities of a stud dog owner 1:11:00 – I have a stud dog, but don’t have interest in the work -------------------------------------------------- Connect with Heidi of Harbor Run Labradors Support this podcast on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thebirddogbabe Thank you to our Sponsors: Dakota283 Kennels use promo code: BirdDogBabe for 10% off through end of June Prois Hunting Apparel for Women: Use promo code: BirdDogBabe for 10% off through end of June Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe:
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| 22 Dec 2020 | Episode 038: Falconry, Bird Dogs and a Baby with Laura of Arabia | 01:26:11 | |
Laura was was determined, persistent and passionate to learn and navigate the ancient art of falconry in Qatar where it was known as a man’s sport. Years later, she now shares her passion of hunting, dogs and falconry with her husband and their 11 month old son. 5:50 What is falconry 6:35 Laura’s start in falconry 8:20 The art of falconry 9:20 Dogs in Qatar 13:25 Relationship between dog and falcon 16:05 Laura’s falcons 16:45 Chukar hunting 19:20 Relationship with a falcon 23:30 Establishing trust 27:05 Getting game off the falcon 31:00 Why Laura started 31:45 Acquiring a falcon 36:45 Releasing back to the wild 41:10 Hunting with dogs and falcons 45:20 Adding a baby to the falconry team 49:00 Living life with your passion 52:15 Caring for a falcon 53:15 Change of pace with a baby 57:15 Best falconry experience 58:00 Differences of falconry in the US 1:01:00 Falcon living conditions 1:04:48 Common falconry species 1:06:40 Falconry misconceptions 1:10:00 Getting started with/dedication to falconry 1:14:40 The Raven 1:23:25 Favorite bird recipes ------------------------------------------- Support this podcast on Patreon Donate to AKC Canine Health Foundation and receive a calendar Thank you to our Partners: Dakota283 Kennels (use promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Xcel Shooting Sports – free gun slip ($90 value) with purchase of select shotguns Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe: | |||
| 25 Mar 2022 | Episode 091: Lessons Learned w/Amanda Ponti | 01:38:35 | |
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.
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| 28 Jul 2021 | Episode 069: The Five Stages of a Bird Dog Owner w/Nancy Anisfield | 01:01:31 | |
Nancy Anisfield is a bird hunter for over 20 years with German Shorthaired Pointers that has hunted in over a dozen stats plus Canadana and Argentina. She’s a full-time outdoorwriter specializing in wingshooting and hunting dogs. Nancy explains the 5 stages of being a bird dog owner, as it relates to the 5 stages of being a hunter. She is a wealth of knowledge after 17 years of experience training and testing in NAVHDA. The Bird Dog Babe Podcast is Presented By: 6:45 Meet Nancy Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever 15:15 Training with your husband for the Invitational 17:35 Breed loyalty 22:25 Improving dogs through the years 23:45 Breed splits 30:05 Coveyrise Article ‘The 5 Stages In The Evolution of a Bird Dog Owner’ 31:35 Stage 1 - The Discovery Stage 34:55 Stage 2 - The Proving Stage 36:30 Stage 3 - The Finishing Stage 42:00 Stage 4 - The Method Stage 46:15 Stage 5 - The Partnership Stage 53:05 Skipping stages 53:15 Favorite wild game recipe Steak Diane Recipe Connect with Nancy --------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our Partners: Dakota283 Kennels (promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Support this podcast on Patreon Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe: ------------------------------------------------- | |||
| 02 Feb 2021 | Episode 044: Spay and Neuter Considerations w/ Dr Marty Greer | 00:52:46 | |
Dr. Marty Greer joins us to discuss spay and neuter considerations. It’s all too common when you go into the vet clinic for your new puppy’s first appointment, that your vet is anxious to set up your puppy’s spay or neuter. Or for some, it’s us, the owner, that’s anxious to have it done because we either don’t want to deal with a female coming into season, or have been told a male will pee on everything. Dr Greer takes the time to explain these myths and ideologies in this episode, and what it’s actually like to live with intact dogs, and the risks and benefits to behavior, development, and overall health. 9:50 Spay Options 13:25 Physical appearance and effects of early spay/neuter 16:40 Male behaviors and the relation to being intact 19:55 Typical female heat cycle 25:20 Housing intact dogs and bitches together 27:50 Panties for the girls 28:40 False pregnancies 30:10 Breeding bitches back-to-back 31:00 DHA 35:55 Spay & neuter considerations as senior dogs 40:30 Recommended age for spay & neuter 42:40 Neuter options 47:00 Hip dysplasia and working dog considerations 48:30 Canine Reproduction and Neonatology Book 49:45 Your Pandemic Puppy Book --------------------------------------------------- Support this podcast on Patreon Thank you to our Partners: Dakota283 Kennels (promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) BigFrig: Coolers, Tumblers and Dry Boxes for Your Way of Life Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe: ------------------------------------------------- More about Dr Marty Greer Veterinary Village | |||
| 18 May 2021 | Episode 059: Shed Hunting - Pursuit in the Off Season w/Tierney Rae Schneider | 01:00:36 | |
Tierney and her British Lab Maggie recently won the 2021 North American Shed Hunting Dog Association World Championship. Tierney shares some training tips, and characteristics that ideal shed dogs possess. And it’s that time of year, shed hunters are out in abundance right now. This is a fun way to keep your bird dogs and yourself active and in pursuit in the offseason. The Bird Dog Babe Podcast is Presented By: 6:45 NASHDA World Championship 13:20 Handling through competition 16:30 How Tierney got started 20:15 Breed of choice – British Labs 21:30 Shed training and conditioning 25:30 Retriever vs Non-Retriever Breeds 26:10 UKC and NASHDA Dififerences 31:00 Hobby vs Competition 32:15 Breeding dogs for shed hunting 35:00 Ideal characteristics for a shed dog 37:30 Puppy shed training 40:40 Parts of an antler 42:00 Reasons to shed hunt 43:25 Antler quality 46:40 Bird Dogs that shed hunt 47:50 Shed competition popularity 50:00 Time of year for competition 51:50 Goals 55:00 Future plans --------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our Partners: Dakota283 Kennels (promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Support this podcast on Patreon Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe: ------------------------------------------------- | |||
| 12 May 2020 | Episode 006: Homing Pigeons - Starting & Maintaining Your Healthy Flock with Calvin Harpe | 00:40:11 | |
Pigeons are one of the most useful 'training tools' for a bird dog. Calvin Harpe, a long time aviculturist and Pudelpointer breeder of Oxbow Kennel, shares his knowledge on starting homing pigeons, flock size considerations, coop essentials, vaccination and diet requirements. ------------------------------------------------------- 4:40 – Importance of pigeons in training 5:40 – Homing vs feral pigeons 10:10 – Starting pigeons 11:20 – Where to find/buy 14:00 – Flock size considerations 16:20 – Nesting recommendations 17:50 - Vaccinations/Diseases 22:20 – Perches 23:35 – Ventilation 24:50 – Cleaning and Feeding 27:45 – Keeping Pigeons within city limits 28:20 – Flooring 30:30 – Introducing puppies on pigeons 34:40 - Diet ----------------------------------------------------- Support this podcast on Patreon Thank you to our Sponsor: Dakota283 Kennels Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe:
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| 02 Mar 2022 | Episode 090: Elevate Your Hunt w/Everett Headley | 01:46:57 | |
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:
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| 11 Aug 2020 | Episode 019: Chokes, Ammo & Gun Cleaning with Lynne Green | 01:27:44 | |
Lynne Green, the Brand Manager of Syren Shotguns joins us to explain chokes, ammunition, gun cleaning and storage.
8:10 Lynne’s start to shooting and hunting 12:00 Finding the right fit shotgun 14:55 Chokes 20:00 Patterns from tightest to most open 22:00 Markings/notches on chokes 24:30 Non-tox 29:15 Choosing ammo 44:00 Good starter gun for youth 47:30 20ga vs 12ga 53:19 Versatile guns, boots and dogs 1:01:40 Gun Cleaning 1:07:40 Andrew guncleaning video 1:16:55 Syren Events --------------------------------------------------- Support this podcast on Patreon Thank you to our Sponsors: Dakota283 Kennels (use promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Xcel Shooting Sports – free gun slip ($90 value) with purchase of any shotgun Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe:
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| 02 Nov 2021 | Episode 079: Sporting Lead-Free w/ Hannah Leonard | 01:20:04 | |
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. The Bird Dog Babe Podcast is Presented By: 7:45 Hannah’s new puppy 11:15 Meet Hannah Leonard 14:00 Start in hunting 26:00 Shotgun patterning 27:00 Hannah’s ‘why’ to choosing non-lead 34:00 Education is key 37:00 Non-toxic options 38:00 Federally mandated in waterfowl 40:00 Lead danger with Game birds 45:45 Lead fragments in game meat 51:30 Why is lead still allowed 56:00 Making the decision to change 59:00 Talking to Dad about lead 1:02:45 Cost of non-lead options 1:04:00 Shooting demos Find out more about Sporting Lead Free Become a free Member! --------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our Partners: Dakota283 Kennels (promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Support this podcast on Patreon Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe: ------------------------------------------------- | |||
| 21 Jul 2020 | Episode 016: In Alignment with DocJackie | 00:56:56 | |
'If you want to win, do what the winners are doing'... DocJackie is known worldwide as one of the best in the chiropractic industry. She has a Lifetime Achievement Award and has been inducted into the Chiropractic Hall of Fame. Have a listen as DocJackie explains why it works, what causes misalignment, how to recognize if your dog needs an adjustment, and much more!
7:50 Practice of chiropractic 10:30 Doc Jackie’s clientele 12:00 Aligning the puzzle 16:40 Adjusting the country’s top dogs 19:45 How do dogs get out of alignment 21:10 Signs your dog needs an adjustment 23:40 How often should dog be adjusted 26:30 Results of impact 29:05 Session breakdown 32:05 Does an adjustment make them stiff 33:55 Likelihood of injury 36:00 Making the adjustment last longer 38:30 Does the way a dog sits resemble hip structure 40:40 Hunter, Dog and Horse 47:00 Working on horses 49:10 Preferred animals to work on 50:00 Rapid Fire ---------------------------------------- Support this podcast on Patreon Thank you to our Sponsors: Dakota283 Kennels (use promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Xcel Shooting Sports – free gun slip ($90 value) with purchase of any shotgun Connect with Doc Jackie:
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| 10 Mar 2021 | Episode 049: Outdoor Mama Lauren Stamm | 01:24:43 | |
Lauren and her family self-sustain year round with their harvested wild game and produce. She joins me in this episode to discuss how she shares her passion for the outdoors and bird hunting with her son, gear and safety tips for hunting with a toddler, as well as her experience this past season as a first time bird dog owner. The Bird Dog Babe Podcast is Presented By: 7:30 Growing up in a non-hunting home 9:00 Obsessed with the hunt 13:30 Drought affecting bird numbers 20:45 Covey shooting 24:10 First bird dog 22:00 Hunting with toddler 28:40 Safety tips for hunting with kids 38:55 Onx 40:30 Garmin InReach 41:00 Garmin Alpha 200i 41:30 Garmin 550 42:10 Getting kids use to wearing ear protection 47:30 Hunting while pregnant 52:00 Future plans with growing child 58:00 Being a first time bird dog owner 1:01:00 Claddagh Online Training Courses 1:02:50 NAVHDA 1:09:30 Lauren’s favorite recipes 1:22:30 Focus for next season 1:23:10 Connect with Lauren
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| 26 May 2020 | Episode 008 - Girls Talkin' Gear with Kirstie Pike of Prois Hunting | 00:56:45 | |
On this episode we talk with Kirstie Pike of Prois Hunting Apparel for Women! We are talking all things function, fit, and comfort in the field! The new Pradlann upland line of Prois is amazeballs! Listen to how the design came about and specifications of the apparel and gear from a woman who upland hunts and understands the needs and wants of women who get after it!
6:00 How Prois started 7:45 Prois Vision 8:40 Designing process 10:35 Veil Camo pattern 11:35 Kirstie’s story 13:25 Kirstie’s bird dogs 16:05 Shotgun talk 16:50 Prois’ new upland line - Pradlann 18:45 Pradland Upland Pants 22:15 Pradlann Vest 27:35 Prois in Scheels 28:35 Must have for upland gear 29:20 Must have for big game gear 31:35 Merino wool 37:30 Pradlann shirt 38:00 Merino gloved liners 39:15 New apparel coming soon 42:55 Prois Sisterhood 48:05 Prois Hunts
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| 20 Oct 2020 | Episode 029: Backcountry Chef Margie Nelson of Wyld Gourmet | 01:13:44 | |
Born and raised in Montana, Margie Nelson continues a heritage of hunting and cooking wild game recipes. In this episode Margie shares the ideal ways to prepare, cook and enjoy upland, waterfowl and big game to its full extent! 5:00 Margie’s Story 7:30 Hunting with kids 15:30 SD Pheasant Hunting 17:10 Ribeye of the Sky 18:50 Dark Meat vs White Meat 24:00 Legs and Thighs 26:15 Milk Bath 27:45 Brine 29:50 Using honey with birds 32:30 Incorporating sage into a recipe 37:20 Plucking vs skinless 40:00 Affects of stress on meat 45:45 Margie’s special dish 46:45 Wellington 53:30 Preparing hearts 56:30 Hunting camp 58:00 Grouse Poppers 1:03:20 Instapots and game 1:06:40 Pairing drinks with wild game ------------------------------------------- Support this podcast on Patreon Thank you to our Sponsors: Dakota283 Kennels (use promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Xcel Shooting Sports – free gun slip ($90 value) with purchase of select shotguns Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe: ----------- Connect with Margie Nelson: Wyld gourmet: Wild game recipe development, food photographer and writer. Prois: Staff and Montana State Coordinator Outdoor Solutions: Learn From Field to Table Team, recipe development and blogger Miss Pursuit: Blog contributor Boot Barn: Recipe and food photo contributor Traditional bow hunter: Bi-publication blog and recipe contributor Hunting camp and back country camp cook Freelance hunting, processing and cooking instruction. Skills to Skillet | |||
| 18 Aug 2020 | Episode 020: Kali Parmley - DIY Hunt Enthusiast and Gun Dog Magazine Editor in Chief | 01:22:58 | |
Kali Parmley is the Editor in Chief of Gun Dog Magazine. She is an avid upland and big game DIY hunter. Kali discusses how she got started hunting, her new English Setter puppy, gear and how Gun Dog Magazine is the go to source for all things dog training and upland hunting. 8:00 Kali’s story 16:00 DIY Hunter 18:20 Learning how to hunt 20:38 Tips for the novice DIY 23:58 Pack talk 29:00 Packing in/out for a hunt 29:50 New English Setter puppy 31:00 Hunting a retriever with a pointer 34:15 English Setters 36:20 Puppy’s first hunting season 38:55 Favorite upland species to hunt 40:30 Chukar hunting 42:50 Bucket list hunts 46:35 Gun Dog Magazine 59:00 Hunting Public Land 1:00:30 Gear talk 1:06:26 What’s in Kali’s vest 1:07:20 Camera talk 1:10:00 Gun talk 1:11:48 Boots 1:13:20 Merino wool 1:15:00 Game birds and Big game recipes 1:17:35 Subscribe to Gun Dog Magazine for $10.00 per year --------------------------------------------------- Support this podcast on Patreon Thank you to our Sponsors: Dakota283 Kennels (use promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Xcel Shooting Sports – free gun slip ($90 value) with purchase of any shotgun Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe:
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| 20 Feb 2021 | Bonus #5: A 6 Year Old's Perspective w/ Burke Bastian | 00:08:30 | |
My 6 yr old son Burke joins me for an impromptu and unedited recording that may provide be some of the best bird dog training and hunting advice you’ll ever hear. | |||
| 25 Aug 2020 | Episode 021: Montana Master Hunter | 01:34:36 | |
Our bird dogs aren't the only ones that can earn a Master Hunter! The Montana Master Hunter Program is creating ethical, educated and effective hunters. Kelly, Chelsee and Nikki walk us through the what, how, why, and when of this new program that may be coming to your state soon! 5:34 One Montana 6:50 Nikki’s story 8:28 Chelsee’s story 13:00 What the Master Hunter program is about 15:00 Course locations and time of year 17:00 Course curriculum 20:50 Chelsee’s favorite part of the course 22:00 Compare to hunter’s ed 29:27 Are all hunters considered conservationists 32:00 Being a mindful hunter 32:55 Type of person to take program 37:00 Hunting tradition 38:29 Archery 41:00 Relationship between ranchers and hunters 45:00 Approaching landowners to inquire about hunting 51:30 Advantages of program to landowners 58:45 Process and likelihood to get into program 1:04:00 Demographic of participants and community 1:09:45 Cost, Sponsors, Scholarships 1:12:00 Additional benefits to being a MT Master Hunter 1:17:00 Reason for long time hunters to go through program 1:19:00 Nikki’s biggest takeaway from the program 1:22:00 Continuing Ed opportunities 1:26:00 What the Final Exam entails 1:29:00 Options for hunters in other states to take program --------------------------------------------------- Support this podcast on Patreon Thank you to our Sponsors: Dakota283 Kennels (use promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Xcel Shooting Sports – free gun slip ($90 value) with purchase of select shotguns Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe:
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| 01 Nov 2022 | Episode 098: Service, Leadership, and Proven Performance w/Andy & Amanda Doak | 01:27:59 | |
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 Thank you to our Partners: Support this podcast on Patreon Connect with the host, Courtney: | |||
| 09 Nov 2021 | Episode 080: Training With A Purpose w/ Tamara Champagne | 01:02:18 | |
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. The Bird Dog Babe Podcast is Presented By: 5:45 Meet Tamara 8:28 First bird dog and hunt testing experiences 9:23 GSP’s 12:08 NAVHDA experience 17:13 Adult-onset hunter 21:08 Training dogs to do it all 25:08 Tamara’s crew 26:58 Canine Development and Testing 29:03 Training with a Purpose Journal 33:48 Dream, Plan, Train, Succeed 43:08 Writing goals 45:23 SMART 45:08 Celebrating your success 52:08 Review Canine Development and Testing Buy ‘Training with a Purpose Journal’ --------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our Partners: Dakota283 Kennels (promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Support this podcast on Patreon Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe: ------------------------------------------------- | |||
| 30 Jun 2021 | Episode 065: Training All Working Dogs Individually w/Jeff Lemmenes | 01:17:14 | |
Jeff Lemmenes, aka Lumpy of Lumpy’s Kennel is one of the best trainers and humans you’ll meet. Jeff has trained nearly any type of working dog you can imagine.. pointing breeds, flushers, retrievers, hounds, terriers, you name it. If there’s game to be harvested with some dog work, Jeff has most likely trained dogs for it. He has recently focused his breeding program and personal hunting dogs with Spinone and Bracco Italiano. And with so many of you requesting an episode about the Bracco, you will surely love this one. There’s a lot of great advice in this episode and some real hard belly laughs. The Bird Dog Babe Podcast is Presented By: 4:30 Meet Jeff ‘Lumpy’ Lemmenes 6:00 Getting started in bird dogs 8:25 Start in competing 9:15 Different testing venues 12:30 Training all sorts of working dogs 16:30 Hunting it all 18:40 Foundations for all working dogs 22:50 Ideal age for puppy training 25:00 Dog’s first hunting season 26:30 Shooting birds that dogs don’t properly handle 32:15 Love/Hate relationship with special dogs 33:45 Italian invasion 40:30 When it’s time to grab the fishing pole 42:30 Retrieve training the Italians 47:00 Training the Italians to back 56:00 Helping young dog overcome hesitation with water entry 1:05:00 Revisiting the honor 1:08:10 Involving kids in a career of dog training and hunting 1:13:45 Favorite wild game recipe Connect with Jeff --------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our Partners: Dakota283 Kennels (promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Support this podcast on Patreon Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe: ------------------------------------------------- | |||
| 18 Oct 2022 | Episode 097: Seniors In The Sage | 02:26:50 | |
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: --------------------------------------------------- Support this podcast on Patreon Connect with the host, Courtney: ------------------------------------------------- 7:45 Purina Pro Plan Bright Mind | |||
| 23 Feb 2021 | Episode 047: The WON-The Resource For All Things Women Outdoors w/Barbara Baird | 01:00:24 | |
Barbara Baird is the publisher of the Women’s Outdoor News, also known as The WON. The WON is a one stop shop for resources, news, stories and reviews for everything regarding women outdoors. From shooting tips to guns and gear, hunting, fishing, archery, birding, survival and even how to pee in the woods. If you want to know about it, Barbara and her team at The WON have it covered!
4:00 Meet Barbara from The Won 9:10 About The Won 12:18 Barbara’s background 17:28 The Won content 18:25 The Won Resource Page 20:45 All things women outdoors, not just hunting and shooting 24:15 Gear reviews 28:35 Rising trend of women in the outdoors 35:00 Media hunts 37:10 Shotgun/shooting clinics 38:55 Syren shotguns 41:29 Most popular topics women are searching for 43:39 How to pee in the woods 46:45 New content and stories 48:15 #wonphoto 50:05 Barbara’s books in the works 54:38 What’s new at The Won --------------------------------------------------- Support this podcast on Patreon Thank you to our Partners: Dakota283 Kennels (promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) BigFrig: Coolers, Tumblers and Dry Boxes for Your Way of Life Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe: ------------------------------------------------- Connect with The WON | |||
| 05 Oct 2021 | Episode 076: Pass or Fail, You Have The Best Dog w/Bridget Nielsen | 01:14:02 | |
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! The Bird Dog Babe Podcast is Presented By:
10:30 Bridget’s training and hunting plans 13:50 Wall Canyon Vizslas 18:40 Strengths of a Vizsla 2040 Different lines of Vizsla 23:45 Looking beyond a dog’s titles 27:15 Priorities when breeding versatile Vizslas 29:40 Considerations of NAVHDA titles 31:45 Are some dogs not cutout for testing 38:15 Running 3 Invitational dogs 40:35 Preparing for and running in the Invitational 44:15 Benefits and Rewards of Volunteering 50:25 The emotions in testing 56:43 Sharptailed Grouse and Fall Hunting 1:04:15 Bridge’s bucket list hunt 1:05:15 Gamebird recipes 1:09:25 Appreciating the ranchers and sage grouse habitat
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| 28 Jul 2020 | Episode 017: Bird Dog First Aid with Dr. Meg | 01:43:29 | |
Dr Meg of On Point Veterinary Services, grew up with bird dogs and hunting in Montana. She has a special interest in working dogs. In this episode Dr Meg talks to us about preventative care and why being prepared for injuries in the field is so important. She walks us through putting together our own first aid kit for dogs; what to keep in the truck and what to carry in your vest. She also explains the importance of having a good, working relationship with your veterinarian, to help better prepare yourself and your dog for hunting season. 7:30 About Dr Meg 15:00 Let Bird Dogs be Bird Dogs 18:45 Hunting Alaska 19:35 Hunting Montana 24:00 First Aid Kit in the Truck 27:00 To staple or not to staple 39:30 First Aid in the Field 45:10 Cooling down a dog 55:00 Hunting Dog Hypoglycemia 59:30 Feeding before the hunt 1:00:00 EIC (exercise induced collapse) 1:03:50 Getting a dog to eat and drink on the road/hunt 1:09:40 Hunting with Senior Dogs 1:12:40 Broken and torn toenails 1:18:00 Dog Boots 1:21:45 Cheat Grass 1:24:30 Skunk Spray 1:28:45 Putting together a first aid kit 1:31:25 Inducing vomiting 1:38:50 Dr Meg’s upcoming endeavor --------------------------------------------------- Support this podcast on Patreon Thank you to our Sponsors: Dakota283 Kennels (use promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Xcel Shooting Sports – free gun slip ($90 value) with purchase of any shotgun Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe:
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| 06 Oct 2020 | Episode 027: Dr Callie Harris - Senior Dog Nutrition | 01:17:36 | |
Dr Callie Harris is a Veterinary Communications Manager for Nestle Purina PetCare. Our bird dogs give us so much throughout their life, and we owe It to them to provide the very best in their aging years. Dr Callie breaks down the aging process of dogs and nutritional options we can provide for them. 5:05 Dr Callie’s position with Purina 6:10 Becoming familiar with pet food labels 12:28 Pro Plan Bright Mind 16:00 Why do senior dogs need a special diet 19:50 Research behind Bright Mind formula 21:10 How dogs utilize glucose 24:10 Adding in MCT’s, balancing for palatability 29:40 What age to start senior diet 33:30 How long does Senior dog need to be on diet until we see improvements 35:10 Aging process differs between dogs 40:30 To mix formulas or not to mix 44:50 Pro Plan JM – joint support formula 47:30 Keeping dog on Bright Mind 48:20 Bright Mind options on the market 51:05 wet food and tartar 53:25 Pro Plan NeuroCare 59:30 Difference between epilepsy and senior formula 1:01:15 Bright Mind improving our dogs lives 1:05:00 What’s new with Pro Plan 1:08:50 Pro Plan’s new look --------------------------------------------------------- Support this podcast on Patreon Thank you to our Sponsors: Dakota283 Kennels (use promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Xcel Shooting Sports – free gun slip ($90 value) with purchase of select shotguns Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe: | |||
| 29 Dec 2020 | Episode 039: Bird Dog Paw Care w/ Dr Meg | 01:08:07 | |
Dr Meg of On Point Veterinary Services joins me to discuss Bird Dog Paw Care, because if you’ve hunted your dog more than a few days in a row this year, you know the importance of this topic. We talk about how to condition paws for hunting season, treating sore paws, inflamed nail beds, dog boots, embedded objects and anti-inflammatories for pre and post hunt. --------------------------------------------------- Connect with Dr. Meg on Instagram Support this podcast on Patreon Donate to AKC Canine Health Foundation and receive a calendar Thank you to our Partners: Dakota283 Kennels (use promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Xcel Shooting Sports – free gun slip ($90 value) with purchase of select shotguns Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe: | |||
| 01 Dec 2020 | Episode 035: Here For The Birds! - Aberdeen, SD w/Casey Weismantel | 01:16:37 | |
Aberdeen, SD is the mecca of pheasant hunting in North America and the community goes above and beyond to help make non-resident hunters feel welcomed. Between their hospitality, the number of local land open to public hunting and the abundant pheasant numbers, you will find a trip to Aberdeen for your next hunt a very enjoyable experience! 5:30 Aberdeen, SD Welcome 7:12 Pheasant hotspot of North America 8:30 Weather conditions affecting bird numbers 10:20 Aberdeen Pheasant Coalition 21:40 Aberdeen’s resources for the DIY hunter 29:40 Best time of the year to pheasant hunt in SD 37:50 Bearded Dogs 42:30 Take the photo 45:30 Hunting in groups 48:50 Casey’s start to hunting 53:50 Line hunting 56:45 Covid effects 59:50 South Dakota hunting license options 1:08 Casey’s favorite pheasant recipe Connect on Facebook and Instagram ------------------------------------------- Support this podcast on Patreon Donate to AKC Canine Health Foundation and receive a calendar Thank you to our Partners: Dakota283 Kennels (use promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Xcel Shooting Sports – free gun slip ($90 value) with purchase of select shotguns Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe:
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| 07 Feb 2023 | Episode 099: When One Chapter Ends, Another Begins | 00:15:06 | |
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! HerUpland.com
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| 30 Jun 2020 | Episode 013: Good Friends, Good Dogs & Grouse Hunting with Adam Delude and Wiliam Bastian | 01:22:49 | |
My two best hunting buddies, Adam Delude and William Bastian, are some of the most hardcore ruffed grouse hunters I know. William and Adam owned and trained 2 of the only 5 dogs to ever achieve the honor of earning the combination of titles of NAVHDA Versatile Champion, AKC Dual Champion, Amateur Field Champion and Master Hunter. In this episode they share insight on the type of dog it takes to achieve it all, the characteristics of a great grouse dog, advice for a successful grouse hunt, how dogs bring together lifelong friendships and some memorable hunting stories. 8:00 – What came first, hunting or competition 13:15 – Biggest take away from first competition dogs 19:10 - What made you want to do so much with your dogs 24:15 – Ideal path to success 28:50 - What type of dog does it take to be a VC DC MH 34:15 – Assholes of the Grouse Woods 38:30 – Favorite Grouse Dog 43:25 - What makes a great grouse dog 46:55 – Taking a pheasant dog into the grouse woods 49:58 – Favorite Grouse Hunt 55:00 – Being a novice grouse hunter 56:20 – Midwest grouse vs Western grouse 57:35 – Grouse hunting for the first time 1:03:00 – Getting lost in the woods 1:06:40 – On the list to conquer 1:08:15 – Which bird is King 1:12:43 – Memorable Dogs ------------------------------------ Support this podcast on Patreon Thank you to our Sponsors: Dakota283 Kennels (use promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe: | |||
| 03 Nov 2020 | Episode 031: Making Learning Fun For Humans and Dogs with Jane Ardern | 01:15:46 | |
Jane Ardern is the founder, owner and head trainer at WaggaWuffins Canine College in the UK. She uses positive reinforcement for all obedience and gun dog training. Her methods mean more than just clickers and treats and she gets into that in this episode. Jane discusses how she makes gun dog training feasible while living within city limits. She also discusses breeding, owning, and training field bred Cocker Spaniels! 5:50 Jane’s journey 10:50 Tapping into a dog’s natural instinct 11:55 Bird exposure for the city dwelling dog 15:30 Introducing impulse and arousal in a training scenario 17:00 Training a variety of gun dog breeds 19:00 Training/Hunting difference in UK vs US 21:50 Positive Gun Dog Training 24:55 Different types of shoots in the UK 28:15 Keeping dogs calm - controlled anticipation 36:00 Making corrections to disobedience 38:00 Importance of having a relationship and foundation with your dog 39:35 The ‘fur baby’ mentality 41:30 Jane’s house rules 44:45 Puppy dinnertime manners 46:00 What to focus on with a new puppy 48:28 Gun Intro 51:15 Mental stimulation over physical exercise 53:15 Scent work and tracking 56:15 Gun Dog Class 58:00 Cocker Spaniels 1:07:40 Jane’s Book ------------------------------------------- Support this podcast on Patreon Thank you to our Partners: Dakota283 Kennels (use promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Xcel Shooting Sports – free gun slip ($90 value) with purchase of select shotguns Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe: ----------- Connect with Jane Ardern WaggaWuffins Canine College was founded by Jane Ardern BSc (Hons) Dip. CABT, CAP2Kennel Club Accredited Instructor Scheme Dog Trainer of the Year 2015 Member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) Animal Behaviour and Training Council Registered Animal Trainer (ABTC) Member of the COAPE Association of Pet Behavioirists and Trainers International Companion Animal Network Accreditied Animal Behaviourist (ICAN) The Gundog Club Accredited Instructor | |||
| 06 Apr 2021 | Episode 053: Talk Turkey To Me! w/ Linda Hinz | 01:13:43 | |
Linda Hinz is a turkey hunting enthusiast that has been pursing gobblers for over 20 years. She is heavily involved with the National Wild Turkey Federation's Women In The Outdoors Program in Wisconsin, where she's hosted an annual 3-day education event for the past 20 years. We discuss the event, prep for spring turkey, shotgun patterning, calling, gear and more! The Bird Dog Babe Podcast is Presented By:
8:00 Getting started in turkey hunting 9:05 GSP’s 9:40 NWTF WITO 16:15 2021 WI WITO Event 18:20 Learn To Hunt Turkey Program 22:15 Mission to mentor 22:50 Changes since start of WITO event 28:20 NWTF Programs 30:10 Prep for turkey season 32:00 Shotgun patterning 37:10 Decoy setup 38:55 Early season vs late season 41:00 Calling 43:00 Turkey sounds 49:40 How often to call 56:00 Boss Hens 1:01:40 Turkey gear 1:04:40 Turkey Recipe 1:05:25 Annie Oakley Award Connect with Linda: Email: witolinda@gmail.com --------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our Partners: Dakota283 Kennels (promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) BigFrig: Coolers, Tumblers and Dry Boxes for Your Way of Life Support this podcast on Patreon Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe: ------------------------------------------------- | |||
| 29 Sep 2020 | Episode: 026 - For The Love of Dogs & Duck Hunting, Tina Dokken | 01:55:33 | |
Tina Dokken shares her story on how her dog got her started in hunting and chose her husband. Tina covers all things essential to learning how to start waterfowl hunting, essentials for a successful hunt, what a dog needs to know before the hunt, and duck hunting gear for women. 6:15 Queen of Waterfowl 10:45 Tina’s start to hunting 3:30 Dog picked her husband 16:15 Learning how to shoot and hunt 21:15 Practice like you hunt 25:20 Hunting on public land 26:15 Becoming An Outdoor Woman 28:00 The ‘stuff’ to have a successful hunt 34:20 Blind talk – Redneck Blind 38:45 Hunting safe 39:30 Floating Blind 40:20 Bird and Gun Intro for dogs 41:40 Advanced duck dog training 43:00 His and Her dogs 49:15 Decoy Keepsakes 51:00 Training with drones 54:20 Heated socks 57:10 Heated vest - Pnuma 100::00 Bibs and Waders 1:02:10 Hat with light 1:04:30 Length of pull 1:06:35 Tips for novice 1:13:50 Wild Ears 1:14:15 Franchi 1:17:15 Madison Game Calls 1:17:50 Adult onset hunter 1:19:20 Purina Pro Plan 1:21:50 Easy to get started 1:25:00 Reading your dog 1:28:00 Dokken deadfowl trainer 1:30:00 What’s in Tina’s blind 1:35:00 Practicing on float blind 1:39:00 Tina’s gun collection 1:41:00 Practicing new way to hunt 1:42:50 Duck grilling 1:49:00 Wisconsin Girl <3 1:46:00 Start Small, Keep Learning Photographer: Lee Kjos --------------------------------------------------------- Support this podcast on Patreon Thank you to our Sponsors: Dakota283 Kennels (use promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Xcel Shooting Sports – free gun slip ($90 value) with purchase of select shotguns Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe: BHA and Filson Skills Series: Adult Onset Upland Bird Hunting and Your First Bird Dog
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| 02 Jun 2020 | Episode 009 - Women On The Wing: Marissa Jensen of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever | 01:07:19 | |
Marissa Jensen, the Education & Outreach Program Manager of Pheasants Forever, Inc. and Quail Forever joins us to discuss the Women On The Wing Initiative. She explains the process of starting a new chapter, provides info on what WOTW is all about, as well as some of the other initiatives, programs and events that PF and QF has to offer. 6:00 Pheasants Forever & Qual Forever Initiatives 9:05 Women on the Wing 19:15 Determining new Chapter location 21:15 Gaining interest to start a Chapter 23:27 Women, Wine & Wild Game Event details 28:15 Contribution opportunities to Conservation through Chapter 32:00 Learn To Hunt Program 35:00 Public Land Hunting Days 35:38 Cast and Blast 38:00 Ideal event locations (https://pheasantsforever.org/Participate/Women-on-the-Wing.aspx) 44:20 Marissa’s start in bird dogs 49:50 Hunting with kids 53:45 Game Bird Recipes 55:30 Blueberry & Pesto Grouse Pizza https://pheasantsforever.org/BlogLanding/Blogs/Pheasants-Forever/Pollinators-and-Pizza.aspx 58:50 Shotgun talk ---------------------------------------- Support this podcast on Patreon Thank you to our Sponsors: Dakota283 Kennels (use promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Connect with Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever https://www.pheasantsforever.org/Participate/Women-on-the-Wing.aspx
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| 13 Oct 2020 | Episode 028: How To Take Harvest Photos with Sonya Smith | 00:53:47 | |
Sonya Smith, the Communications Director of Montana Wildlife Federation, discusses current hot topics with the MWF including: grizzly bear management, Montana’s BLM public land access program, CWD and carcass dumping as well as the how to and importance of taking responsible and ethical hunting harvest photos and the impact they have when posted to social media. 6:35 Montana Wildlife Federation 7:10 MT Grizzly Bear Management 12:30 Current focus with MWF 13:00 Montana BLM 17:30 CWD - Carcass dumping 20:05 Sonya’s season opener 23:10 Taking Harvest Photos 31:10 Photos with bird harvest and dogs 37:00 Interpretation from non-hunters 39:00 Getting kids involved 49:45 Introducing wild game to kids 46:00 MWF Conservation Celebration 48:50 Website update 49:35 #MWFShowsUp --------------------------------------------------------- Support this podcast on Patreon Thank you to our Sponsors: Dakota283 Kennels (use promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Xcel Shooting Sports – free gun slip ($90 value) with purchase of select shotguns Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe: ----------- Connect with Montana Wildlife Federation: MWF Conservation Celebration: Here is the registration link: https://secure.everyaction.com/t2I8KdoObEeiqc-yKNlJYQ2 Agenda link:https://montanawildlife.org/news/montana-wildlife-conservation-2020-celebration-agenda/ Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/MontanaWildlife/events
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| 09 Jun 2020 | Episode 010 - The Pros of Canine Probiotics: FortiFlora, Calming Care & Formula Additives with Dr Taylor Francis | 00:57:43 | |
What if someone told you that you could help your dog cope with external stressors like separation anxiety, unfamiliar visitors, novel sounds or changes in routine and location or be able to clear up loose stools without administering drugs and medication? Dr Taylor Francis the Veterinary Communications Manager for Nestle Purina PetCare tells us all about Purina’s new product Calming Care, and why FortiFlora is the #1 probiotic brand prescribed by veterinarians, in addition to probiotics in Purina’s Savor formulas. 5:15 – Meet Dr Taylor Francis of Nestle Purina 6:00 – What are probiotics 8:25 – Difference between probiotics and prebiotics 9:25 – Fortiflora – probiotic for GI health 12:30 – Recommendation for supplementing 19:50 – Comparing to yogurt 20:45 – Fortiflora as an appetite enhancer 22:20 – Fortiflora SA – new product 24:45 – Not all probiotics are created equal 30:30 – Calming Care – probiotic for canine anxiety 45:00 – Probiotics in Savor formula – probiotic for maintenance 46:15 – Combining probiotics 50:00 – Proper storage and survivability of probiotics 52:25 – Probiotics for yeast infections and tear staining Purchase Purina Pro Plan FortiFlora Purchase Purina Pro Plan Calming Care
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| 13 Oct 2021 | Episode 077: Creating Ethical, Educated and Effective Hunters w/Sarah Tilt | 01:06:19 | |
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: 5:35 Meet Sarah Tilt 6:30 Bird Dogs 8:45 Early season Montana hunting 10:55 One Montana 14:45 Montana Master Hunter 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 Game On: A Bird Hunter’s Table, Reloaded 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
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| 04 Jan 2022 | Episode 087: Making A Plan Of Action For The New Year w/Kat Pippitt | 01:13:48 | |
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. The Bird Dog Babe Podcast is Presented By: 4:30 Meet Kat 6:45 Resolutions vs Goals 9:00 Writing down goals 11:30 Make it special and fun 15:05 Making weekly goals and task list 16:30 Reward your progress 17:35 Tonal 24:20 Breaking down categories 25:30 Kat’s typical day 28:15 Cellphone, a necessary distraction 30:30 Reading more Kat’s currently reading: 35:30 Keep learning 36:00 Reading and meditation 36:40 Cold showers 39:00 Raising puppies 43:15 YAWA 46:00 Outlander 48:15 Podcasts 51:30 A few of Kat’s top goals for the year Connect with Kat --------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our Partners: Dakota283 Kennels (promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Support this podcast on Patreon Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe: ------------------------------------------------- | |||
| 01 Jun 2021 | Episode 061: The NAVHDA Invitational Test w/Angie Coenen & Tracy Harmeyer | 02:19:00 | |
Angie Coenen is back and she’s joined with Tracy Harmeyer to walk us through all the aspects of the Invitational. The North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association is a nonprofit organization devoted to promoting and improving the versatile hunting dog. The Invitational is NAVHDA’s premier hunt test, held annually in September. In addition to a full overview of the test, Angie and Tracy share some excellent training advice and tips throughout that you won’t want to miss. The Bird Dog Babe Podcast is Presented By: 6:53 Tracy Harmeyer 9:03 Angie Coenen 10:44 Invitational Update 15:39 Eligibility 19:30 Number of qualifying dogs that run in Invitational 19:56 What does the Invitational prove 23:00 Bitches in season 25:20 Training on test grounds 27:45 Photographers 28:40 What to bring to the test 33:06 Typical day of the Invitational 37:15 Field Portion 1:09:00 Double Mark 1:27:00 Blind Retrieve 1:49:30 Honor By Blind 1:58:00 Too much training 2:03:15 Which portion do most dogs fail 2:03:40 Which areas do dogs need maximum score 2:05:00 Why is the Invitational a Pass/Fail 2:07:40 Invitational Handlers Clinic 2:13:30 Thank You NAVHDA Sponsors --------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our Partners: Dakota283 Kennels (promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Support this podcast on Patreon Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe: -------------------------------------------------
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| 26 Jan 2021 | Episode 043: Chasing Mutha Chukars w/Carla Gibson | 01:33:23 | |
Carla Gibson is a badass chukar hunting extraordinaire and addict. She grew up hunting and navigating the hills of chukar country. It takes an elite athlete to have the strength, endurance, grit, and a bit of crazy to chase after those red-legged devils every weekend of the season, like Carla does. Not to mention a partner and dogs that are just as on par. This is one of the most difficult sports to be successful at, listen how Carla does it. 5:45 The crazy people that hunt chukar every weekend 7:50 Camping 9:00 Hunting in snow 10:30 Carla’s start in hunting and bird dogs 12:20 Hunting Pointers and Retrievers together 18:15 Chukar hunting with other women 19:00 Hunting with first timers 23:10 Preparing for the physical demands of chukar hunting 26:00 Technique for hill climbing 27:40 Evaluating terrain before tackling it 31:00 Effects of mild winter and Covid 32:05 Ideal elevation for chukar 33:25 Considerations with early season vs late season 35:00 Habitat considerations 37:00 Falling is normal 40:00 Devil birds 42:30 Strategy 49:00 Dog power 1:00:00 Feeding schedule and snacks on hunting day 1:01:20 Gear Talk 1:06:25 Importance of foot care 1:08:20 Shotguns, chokes, and shell size 1:14:45 Best time of year and time of day to hunt 1:17:30 Chukar calls 1:19:30 Chukar etiquette 1:23:30 Pick up your damn shell hulls 1:25:00 Teaching others how to hunt chukar 1:27:00 The rewards in the experience 1:28:30 Chukar Tacos --------------------------------------------------- Support this podcast on Patreon Donate to AKC Canine Health Foundation and receive a calendar Thank you to our Partners: Dakota283 Kennels (promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) BigFrig: Coolers, Tumblers and Dry Boxes for Your Way of Life Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe: -------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with Carla | |||
| 22 Jun 2021 | Episode 064: Encouraging Women to Train, Test, and Hunt w/Stacy Horst | 01:33:50 | |
Stacy Horst is a great example of the Reactivation component of R3. She grew up hunting everything in Nebraska, then after moving, college, etc she got back into it. And boy did she dive deep into bird dogs! Stacy has trained and tested in three different testing systems, NAVHDA, VDD-GNA, and AKC. Hear how Stacy talks about her successes, lessons learned, and how she encourages women to train, test and hunt with their dogs. The Bird Dog Babe Podcast is Presented By: 3:38 Meet Stacy Horst 4:30 Start of bird 6:37 GSP’s 7:40 Growing up hunting 8:30 Favorite upland species 9:30 North Carolina bird hunting 10:50 Water introduction 18:00 First NAVHDA UT experience 25:00 First NAVHDA Invitational 30:00 Behaviors when hunting and guiding 40:10 Baby ducks 44:30 Dog breeding is hard 46:50 Adventures with Arbor 56:00 Training with husband 1:01:00 Training opportunities at Oak Creek Kennel 1:10:30 Helping women train their dogs 1:25:00 Bucket list hunt 1:28:50 Game bird recipe Connect with Stacy Instagram: @momofporter --------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our Partners: Dakota283 Kennels (promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Support this podcast on Patreon Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe: ------------------------------------------------- | |||
| 15 Aug 2020 | Bonus #2- Puppy's 1st Hunting Season & Importance of Bonding | 00:59:58 | |
William Bastian of Claddagh Kennel continues this series with training advice starting at 5 months old. He discusses removing distractions and the importance of bonding with your puppy. Using positive reinforcement with pigeons on both high drive and low drive dogs. And advice for your puppy's first hunting season. 6:40 Test when they’re ready, not for a specific date 9:25 Stay or Whoa 10:30 Taking distractions away from puppies to establish a bond 15:50 Retouch on gun intro 18:20 Positive reinforcement with pigeons 19:15 Whoop and Whoa 26:20 Concept of clicker 28:30 Transition from sight to scent pointing 33:00 Putting distance on point 35:30 Chase on high drive dogs 37:10 Low drive dogs 39:00 Puppy’s first hunting season 54:40 Raising multiple puppies from a litter --------------------------------------------------- Support this podcast on Patreon Thank you to our Sponsors: Dakota283 Kennels (use promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Xcel Shooting Sports – free gun slip ($90 value) with purchase of any shotgun Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe:
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| 15 Dec 2020 | Episode 037: For the Birds, Conservation, and BossMen with Lee Kjos | 01:33:45 | |
Lee Kjos... some of you may know him as a professional photographer of Kjos Outdoors, as a legendary duck hunter, or one of the owners of Boss Shotshells. I know him as a man who is truly authentic, genuine, speaks truth and is one of the most passionate sportsman I have ever had the chance to talk with. He is dedicated to education and conservation and if ever you’ve had a chance to turn off everything else and tune in to something good for an hour and a half, let this be it. We as hunters and conservationists owe this to the birds, our lands, and to our grandkids. We can do better, we MUST do better. 4:50 Lee Kjos’ story 9:50 Start in bird dogs 13:40 Start of Boss 15:40 Direct to consumer, for the consumer, educating the consumer 19:00 Boss narratives 20:00 Crippling birds 25:55 Patterning your shotgun 35:00 Copper-plated bismuth 42:45 Non-tox in the uplands 49:00 How bismuth performs in relation to lead 52:30 Difference between 3” and 2 ¾” 56:30 Great product, great price, conservative packaging 59:10 Stamp It Forward “Cases for Conservation” 1:05 Being a better conservative outdoorsman 1:11:50 BossMan narrative and Recoil 1:18:00 Moms are the key 1:24:20 Shooting sports 1:27:40 Boss news 1:30:00 Made in the USA 1:30:20 www.bossshotshells.com ------------------------------------------- Support this podcast on Patreon Donate to AKC Canine Health Foundation and receive a calendar Thank you to our Partners: Dakota283 Kennels (use promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Xcel Shooting Sports – free gun slip ($90 value) with purchase of select shotguns Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe:
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| 30 Mar 2021 | Episode 052: Our Forests. Our Future. w/Ashley Peters | 01:16:06 | |
Ashley Peters is the Director of Communications and Marketing for the Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society. She’s a conservationist, newer hunter and carries some deep envy for anyone that owns a bird dog. We discuss the current state of Ruffed Grouse, American Woodcock and forest habitat. Along with the importance and best approach of mentoring, hunting essentials on a budget, and more!
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7:15 Living in Minnesota 9:50 Growing up with conservation mindset 12:30 Bird Nerd Enthusiasts Unite 15:00 Getting started in hunting 25:45 Bird dog dreamin’ 31:00 Role at Ruffed Grouse Society 36:10 Importance of public lands and forest management 38:45 Current state of Ruffed Grouse and Woodcock 41:15 West Nile Virus in Ruffed Grouse https://ruffedgrousesociety.org/west-nile-virus-in-ruffed-grouse-and-test-kit-how-to-video/ https://ruffedgrousesociety.org/the-scientific-impact-of-west-nile-on-ruffed-grouse/ 42:30 Success of The Great American Outdoors Act 44:00 Restoring Americas Wildlife Act 45:00 Replant Act 46:00 Wildfire forest management 48:30 Who are RGS members 51:10 How to become a member 53:50 What can we do to help 57:30 Montana Grouse 1:02:30 Mentoring 1:05:50 Essentials to hunt on a budget 1:13:50 Favorite gamebird recipe Connect with Ashley: Instagram and Twitter: @grouselady Facebook: Ashley J Peters --------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our Partners: Dakota283 Kennels (promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) BigFrig: Coolers, Tumblers and Dry Boxes for Your Way of Life Support this podcast on Patreon Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe: ------------------------------------------------- | |||
| 18 Aug 2021 | Episode 071: Creating Opportunities in the Outdoors w/Amy Ray | 01:13:18 | |
Amy Ray is the owner of Sisterhood Outdooors. Amy has been creating opportunities to introduce women to shooting sporting and share outdoor and hunting experiences with them since 2010. Amy shares her story, her why, what she does to help women overcome struggles, and of course I needed to get into gear and gun talk with her! The Bird Dog Babe Podcast is Presented By: 4:10 Meet Amy Ray 9:10 Growth of women in the outdoors 11:00 Amy’s favorite to hunt 12:50 Ownership isn’t necessary to love and bond with a bird dog 16:00 Amy’s introduction to the outdoors and hunting 19:30 The Sisterhood Outdoors 24:15 Team member criteria 29:25 Event Information 40:00 Becoming comfortable shooting 45:05 Making a difference 47:40 Most popular event 50:00 Overcoming struggles 57:50 Future of Sisterhood Outdoors 1:01:20 Shoot Like A Girl 1:04:00 Gear talk 1:10:00 Favorite game bird recipe Connect with Amy --------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our Partners: Dakota283 Kennels (promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Support this podcast on Patreon Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe: ------------------------------------------------- | |||
| 09 Feb 2021 | Episode 045: Live The Life You Love, Part 1 w/The Girls | 01:37:42 | |
I’m joined with Megan Marzolf of Marzolf X Kennel, Jenny Martinsen of Martinsen’s Red Point Kennel and Kat Pippitt of Standing Stone Kennel. Hear how these young, driven couples with some of the best bird dogs and top training businesses in the country have evolved in life and business since starting a family. 5:50 Meet Megan Marzolf 6:20 Meet Jenny Martinsen 6:50 Meet Kat Pippitt 8:15 How in the world do you do it all?! 10:25 Organization 20:25 Biggest struggle balancing all of the things 24:55 Complementing each other 31:55 Keeping the passion 39:25 Self Care 51:15 Allowing your partner to do what they’re passionate about 1:08:35 Impression on kids 1:19:00 Advice for starting a family in the bird dog business 1:32:15 Girl’s only beyond this point --------------------------------------------------- Support this podcast on Patreon Thank you to our Partners: Dakota283 Kennels (promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) BigFrig: Coolers, Tumblers and Dry Boxes for Your Way of Life Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe: ------------------------------------------------- Connect with Megan Connect with Jenny Connect with Kat | |||
| 07 Jul 2020 | Episode 014: A Passion With Purpose, Tracy Kienitz of Xcel Shooting Sports | 01:06:53 | |
Tracy Kienitz is a female entrepreneur that recently turned her passion into a business when she opened Xcel Shooting Sports in Kalispell, MT. Her demo range provides the ability to demo shotguns, get fit and receive some tips before deciding to purchase a gun. She is an elite dealer for Cesaer Guerini, Fabarm and Syren shotguns and is able to sell them all over the US. She has a true desire to help people feel comfortable and confident when shooting. Tracy has several upcoming events planned at her facility, so be sure to get over to Xcel Shooting FB and Instagram pages to find out more detail.
4:50 – What made you want to start shooting sports business 14:05- My first shotgun buying experience 17:35 – Xcel’s facility 19:38 – Modifying guns for women 20:50 – Fear of recoil, bruises and discomfort 22:10 – Syren, Fabarm and Caesar Guerini demo centers in the US 24:10 – Finding a gun that fits 29:10 – Investing in the right gun 33:50 – Going above and beyond for customers 36:55 – New sponsor and perks for buying a shotgun from Xcel 39:25 – Elite Dealer for Caesar Guerini brands 43:30 – Shooting Clinic at Xcel 51:02 – Women’s hunting event 56:32 – Why Tracy chose to be a dealer for CG, Fabarm & Syren 57:40 - How Syren came about 1:00:50 – Contact/Like/Follow Xcel Shooting Sports ------------------------------------------------- Support this podcast on Patreon Thank you to our Sponsors: Dakota283 Kennels (use promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount Xcel Shooting Sports - free CG, Fabarm or Syren gun slip ($90 value) with any shotgun purchase Follow Xcel Shooting Sports:
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| 15 Jun 2021 | Episode 063: Get Out of the House and Into the Outdoors w/Jessica White | 01:06:46 | |
Jessica White is founder of Wander Woman Kansas, she has a mission to get women out of the house and into the great outdoors. Whether you’re a novice or have expert experience, Jessica provides events, activities, and gatherings that will teach you new techniques and practices in outdoor skills. Find out what motivated Jessica on this mission in 2018 and hear about all of the different, amazing things you can get involved with! The Bird Dog Babe Podcast is Presented By: 5:26 Meet Jessica White 9:00 Foraging 11:00 Creating meal videos 13:00 Wander Woman 18:05 Events 33:15 Why are women’s events so popular 39:30 Most popular Wander Woman events 40:25 Jessica’s favorite event 43:30 Event costs 45:00 Recent changes 46:45 Virtual events 48:00 Future of Wander Woman 52:50 Bird Dogs 55:00 Upland Hunting 1:01:00 Favorite wild game recipe Jessica’s Pheasant Burger Recipe 1:02:20 Try a Wander Woman Event
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| 04 Apr 2021 | Bonus #6 - Bird Dog eAcademy: Teaching You How To Train Your Bird Dog w/ William Bastian | 00:37:44 | |
Bird Dog eAcademy - New Online Training Courses teaching you how to train your bird dog. In this episode we discuss the first course available, 'The Reliable Retrieve'. An 8 week course with a positive approach, of little to no pressure. A new module is dropped every week, and full support is provided with live videos to help you and your dog through the entire process.
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| 16 Dec 2021 | Episode 085: Late Season in the Uplands | 00:55:17 | |
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. The Bird Dog Babe Podcast is Presented By: 7:50 Winter Gear 11:00 Orange Buff 11:15 42” Wildrag 12:10 Boot Dryer 12:25 DrySure 13:10 YakTrax 14:35 Sleep Accommodations 16:20 Ruffed Grouse 22:30 Bailey Peterson weighs in on late season ruffed grouse hunting 28:00 Pheasant 31:15 Sharptail 34:00 Ken Plourde weighs in on late season pheasant, sharptail and hun hunting 43:28 Chokes and Ammo 44:40 Dog considerations: coat, paws, hypothermia 48:40 Gun care 51:10 Late season plans --------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our Partners: Dakota283 Kennels (promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Support this podcast on Patreon Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe: ------------------------------------------------- | |||
| 08 Jun 2021 | Episode 062: Bonding With Your Bird Dog w/Aleah Marcoe | 01:12:07 | |
Aleah Marcoe of Backwater Hunting Dogs in Southeast Nebraska trains and personally hunts and guides with pointing breeds, flushing breeds, and even a Chiweenie. She believes each dog is different and trains as such. Aleah focuses on bonding with each individual dog to get the best out of them. She shares some hunt test strategy, tips for avoiding trainer burnout, and why she prefers to complete Master Hunter titles on dogs before 2 years old. Oh, And she loves GWP’s, Cockers and Bracco’s, so you know she’s just gotta be a pretty cool gal! The Bird Dog Babe Podcast is Presented By: 5:35 Getting started in bird dogs 6:10 Getting started in bird hunting 8:30 First bird dog 12:25 Pointing dogs in retriever clubs 17:00 Trying all the venues 14:10 Horses 18:45 Aleah’s string 23:30 Pointers and Flushers 28:00 Hunt test manners vs hunting 29:00 Hunt test strategy 30:20 Training techniques 32:30 Teaching dogs patience 34:10 Avoiding trainer burnout 37:10 Training different breeds 42:10 Preferred breeds 43:00 Wirehairs are hardcore 46:00 Spousal approval 46:40 Dog breeding 47:45 Training regimen 51:50 Upland Guiding 53:45 Focusing on each dog individually 56:30 Importance of bonding with your dog 1:00:00 Importance of crate/kennel training 1:02:30 Recall and Patience 1:04:05 Place training 1:05:45 Bucket list hunt 1:06:25 Fajita wild game cooking 1:07:15 Waterfowl recipe tip Connect with Backwater Hunting Dogs --------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our Partners: Dakota283 Kennels (promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Support this podcast on Patreon Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe: -------------------------------------------------
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| 04 Aug 2020 | Episode 018: The Beauty of Hunting Alaska w/ Christine Cunningham | 01:01:53 | |
Christine Cunningham won an upland gun at a fundraiser, then decided she needed a bird dog. She engulfed herself in the full hunting experience in a short time. She has a deep appreciation of hunting traditions and taking in the holistic experience that surrounds it. Christine walks us through a typical day of ptarmigan hunting in Alaska, what to expect, and how to prepare. Support this podcast on Patreon www.patreon.com/ Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe:
Connect with Christine 6:30 How Christine got started 8:00 Duck hunting 13:10Transition to Upland hunting 14:15 First bird dog 15:40 Learning more about gamebirds and hunting 16:40 Ptarmigan 17:20 Current string of bird dogs 18:30 Raising puppies on wild birds 23:20 Big running dogs for White-tailed Ptarmigan 25:45 Beauty of upland hunting 28:30 Hunting less pressured birds 30:00 What a day of ptarmigan hunting looks like 32:15 Alaskan game bird species 32:00 Best time to bird hunt in Alaska 32:45 Challenging birds to hunt 33:50 King of upland 35:10 Bucket list hunt 36:00 Big game hunting 37:00 Youth and Women Hunts 39:45 Inspiring women to give hunting a try 41:10 Transition to big game hunting 42:00 Respect and values of hunting 44:30 Women Hunting Alaska 46:30 Columnist for Anchorage Daily News 47:30 Christine’s latest work Traverse Journal 50:00 Exciting hunt planned for the year 50:30 Christine’s Shotgun 51:30 Fashion vs Function 53:45 What’s in your vest 55:10 Favorite game bird recipe 55:30 Favorite big game 57:00 Lab of the family | |||
| 10 Aug 2021 | Episode 070: Contracts, Guarantees and Disputes w/Jen Amundsen | 01:15:48 | |
Jen Amundsen is an attorney and principal at Amundsen Law Firm in Monona, WI. Jen brings her many years of legal experience to all matters affecting you, your companion animals and any related businesses. The Dog Savvy Lawyer discusses common contract disputes, protecting yourself as a breeder, red flags to be aware of in puppy contracts, health guarantees, microchipping, estate planning, and much more! The Bird Dog Babe Podcast is Presented By: 7:45 Meet Jen 9:05 Canine and Equine Practice 10:35 Clumber Spaniels 14:30 Hunting and testing with Clumbers 17:15 Most common contract disputes 11:40 Contracts with friends 20:00 Protecting yourself as the Breeder 28:45 How canine registry disputes are handled 32:15 Puppy owner contract expectations 40:00 Contract red flags 44:30 Health guarantee 53:00 Microchipping 58:55 Guardian contract 1:45:00 Estate planning 1:03:15 Puppy packet info 1:10:15 Unexpected litters Connect with Jen --------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our Partners: Dakota283 Kennels (promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Support this podcast on Patreon Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe: ------------------------------------------------- | |||
| 24 Aug 2021 | Episode 072: Unleash Your Dog's Potential w/ Alex Brittingham | 01:20:35 | |
Alex Brittingham of 'One Shot Retrievers' has trained and tested many Retrievers through Senior and Master Hunter AKC hunt tests. But when it comes down to choose which dog she wants next to her in the blind and on her bed, she prefers the power, determination and pure grit that’s jam packed into the short legs and little body of a Jack Russell Terrier named Gator! The Bird Dog Babe Podcast is Presented By: 4:30 Meet Alex 6:00 ‘One Shot Lou’ 8:15 Growing up hunting 11:00 JRT & Lab duo 13:30 Hunting with JRT’s 14:20 From hobby to profession 17:25 First hunt test jitters 21:00 Learning by videos Art and Science of Handling A Retriever 25:00 Dogs reverting back to old behaviors 28:30 Alex’s current string 29:00 Acquiring Gator the Duck Dog 34:30 Training ‘off breeds’ 39:00 Enjoyment of watching a dog work 42:00 Formal training with Gator 45:00 Terriers and water 48:30 Vocal in the blind 50:20 Master repetition training before hunting to prevent bad habits 1:02:55 Hunting vs Training 1:06:00 Duck addict 1:09:00 Crane hunting 1:11:00 Crane and Duck recipes 1:14:20 Tips for scouting ducks 1:17:00 Gear 1:18:45 Connect with Alex --------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our Partners: Dakota283 Kennels (promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Support this podcast on Patreon Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe: ------------------------------------------------- | |||
| 21 Oct 2021 | Episode 078: The Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla w/ Zsofia Miczek | 01:51:50 | |
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. The Bird Dog Babe Podcast is Presented By: 6:15 Meet Zsofi 7:00 Start in bird dogs 17:30 Testing dogs in Hungary, Germany, US 21:40 Hunting, training and testing with a baby 24:45 Bringing dogs to the US for NAVHDA testing 30:00 Versatile Hungarian Wirehaired Vislas 35:40 Training and testing in the US 38:50 Zoldmali NAVHDA VC’s 44:35 AKC recognition 50:20 Size of male vs female 53:50 Temperament 1:03:15 Coat 1:07:40 Field and Trainability 1:20:00 Duck Search 1:26:00 Health considerations 1:30:00 Popularity concerns 1:33:50 Importing 1:35:30 Breeding dog with proven field ability 1:41:00 Wirehaired Dachshunds 1:42:00 Slovakian Wirehair
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| 23 Jun 2020 | Episode 012: Lanny Barnes, 3-Time Olympian & Professional 3-Gun Competitor | 01:16:43 | |
Listen as Lanny narrates her story of growing up a competitive and driven athlete on a mission to compete at the Olympics. Lanny is an advocate for educating others about women using guns for protection and hunting, and shares some great shooting tips with us for shotguns, rifles, and handguns. For Lanny, shooting came first then bird dogs, hear how she elevated her hunting experience with the addition of Drahthaars. 6:40 Biathlon history and Olympic sport 8:00 Starting out with skiing and shooting 9:00 Training, competing, and hunting with twin sister Tracy 15:00 How to focus on shot during adrenaline rush 24:20 Lanny’s favorite game to hunt 25:20 3-Gun Competition 28:00 Drahts 36:20 Comfort with handguns 41:50 Shotgun shooting tips 49:40 Reaction to a covey rise 53:40 Quail humting 56:00 Conditioning 1:01:40 Competition and Hunting Shotgun 1:04:10 Most difficult upland game to hunt 1:06:00 Turkey Hunting 1:08:00 Prois talk 1:09:35 Women’s organization available to help with shooting 1:11:00 Lanny’s schedule 1:13:00 Hunting on skis --------------------------- Connect with Lanny on Instagram
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| 17 Feb 2021 | Episode 046: Doing All Things Dad & Dogs w/ The Guys | 01:19:16 | |
This episode is a complement to last weeks, so if you haven’t listened to Episode 45 with the girls, be sure to listen to that next! Today my husband, William Bastian, has taken over the mic for Guy’s Night. He is joined with Jason Marzolf of Marzolf X Kennel, Tate Martinsen or Martinsen’s Red Point Kennel, and Ethan Pippitt of Standing Stones Kennels. This is a great episode about their perspective as Dads, husbands, business owners, reputable breeders, and some of the best damn bird dog trainers I know. 5:00 Meet Jason Marzolf of MarzolfX Kennel 5:15 Meet Tate Martisen of Martinsen’s Red Point Kennel 5:35 Meet Ethan Pippitt of Standing Stones Kennels 6:08 Hunting season 11:35 Hunting with wives 16:20 His and Her dogs 18:55 Hunting with Kids and growing up hunting 27:05 Balancing work and family 34:35 Training dogs with kids 45:15 Importance of time for work and family 47:35 Separating business from home life 54:20 Finding your ‘me time’ 1:00:00 Advice for family and living the life of a dog trainer 1:07:00 Steps to becoming a dog trainer
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| 14 Jul 2020 | Episode 015: Let's Talk Taxidermy with Nikki Scheer | 00:58:33 | |
In this episode, Nikki Scheer, owner of Twisted Antler Taxidermy and Pro Staff of Huntin' Wives, discusses all things taxidermy. As someone who grew up hunting pheasants in NE with GSP's, she later found interest in the art of taxidermy. Nikki walks us through how to best prepare freshly harvested birds in the field for an ideal mount. She also discusses tips and insight for big game and fish mounts and what's important to look for in a good taxidermist. 7:40 Nikki’s story 9:00 Growing up bird hunting 10:40 Bird Dogs 12:40 Big game hunting 13:45 Huntin’ Wives 14:50 Starting out in taxidermy 17:20 Appreciation of art, people and education 19:50 Experience in taxidermy 20:50 European mount 21:20 Easiest to work on 22:05 Most difficult to work on 23:35 Best way to prep a bird for mount after hunt 24:50 How to reduce risk of freezer burn 25:20 Keeping air from bird 27:20 Working on birds 31:00 Meat or no meat 32:40 Field dressing big game for mount 35:10 Taxidermist pet peeve 36:10 How to find a good taxidermist 38:30 Beetles 40:30 Degreasing and bleaching 42:30 Shipping for mount 44:45 Fish mounts 46:20 Estimated taxidermy costs 48:40 Getting to know your taxidermist 50:40 What does it take to become a taxidermist 52:10 Pets 55:30 How to connect with Nikki -------------------------------------- Support this podcast on Patreon Thank you to our Sponsors: Dakota283 Kennels (use promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Xcel Shooting Sports – free gun slip ($90 value) with purchase of any shotgun Connect with Nikki: Twisted Antler Taxidermy Studio
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| 14 Jul 2021 | Episode 067: Choosing A Bird Dog Breeder | 01:05:58 | |
It’s exciting when you’ve finally decided on the ideal bird dog breed for your lifestyle and family. But be patient, waiting months or even years for the right breeder can save you heartache down the road. Take the time to educate yourself about the importance of health testing, socialization, structure, and field ability. Know that reputable breeders typically have a lengthy waitlist, they have the ability to choose the best homes, not which ones submit the deposit first, they most likely have requirements your dog must meet before it’s allowed to be bred from.. respect that, and seek those breeders that not only produce purebred dogs, but well bred dogs. The Bird Dog Babe Podcast is Presented By: 7:40 Prioritizing your needs 13:30 Structure and dog show champions 22:15 Health Testing 24:55 OFA CHIC 28:30 Etiquette of inquiring to a dog breeder 31:20 Questions to ask a breeder 35:15 Breeder Expectations 50:45 Visit the breeder 56:00 More questions to ask breeder 1:01:00 Breeders want to see you succeed 1:03:15 Purchase price considerations --------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our Partners: Dakota283 Kennels (promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Support this podcast on Patreon Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe: -------------------------------------------------
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| 19 May 2020 | Episode 007 - Meredith Mays: Top of Her Game - Wrangler, Competitor, Scout, Judge, Mom | 01:37:39 | |
Owner of Double M Gaited Horses, Meredith Mays, is a highly sought after horse wrangler, reputable field trial judge, National Championship winning Scout, top competitor and mom to four kids! Meredith shares her insight on how she picked her current top Pointer as a puppy, tips for being a good scout, how she is able to travel across the country combining her passion of dogs and horses as a business, competitor, scout, and judge. Meredith also shares her feelings on the hot topic of running dogs in juvenile stakes.
5:35 Meredith’s new puppy 9:15 Current string of dogs 12:45 How she got started 19:15 Staring out as a horse wrangler 25:00 Most important characteristic of a wrangler horse 29:15 Breeding and Selling Great Horses 32:00 Rescuing horses 48:30 How a rescue dog led to a Field Champion 1:08:00 Competing, Wrangling & Judging 1:09:25 Scouting top dogs 1:11:40 Tips for being a good scout 1:17:40 Juggling all the things 1:23:20 Saddle recommendations 1:24:50 Most memorable dogs judged 1:29:00 Most enjoyable National to judge 1:30:00 Best advice for someone starting out in field trials
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| 10 Nov 2020 | Episode 032: Helping Future Generations of Dogs with Dr Sharon Albright of AKC/CHF | 01:18:17 | |
Dr Sharon Albright is the Manager of Communications and Veterinary Outreach for The AKC/Canine Health Foundation. Sharon joins me on this episode to discuss what the AKC Canine Health Foundation is all about, and some of the amazing advancements and breakthroughs from the research they’ve been able to help organize and fund to help improve the lives of our dogs. We focus on three of the main issues in our bird dog breeds, which are hemangiosarcoma, epilepsy and tickborne disease. 6:10 What is the AKC Canine Health Foundation 7:25 Some of the biggest breakthroughs for CHF 9:50 Similarities of Human and Animal Medicine 10:45 Sharon’s position at CHF 12:50 Join AKC National Breed Clubs 14:50 Process of improving breed health 19:50 Hemangiosarcoma 21:10 Shine On Project 25:10 Genetics of hemangiosarcoma 29:30 Tick-borne Diseases 33:30 Tick preventative options 34:30 Dogs getting Lyme while on preventative 38:20 Epilepsy 39:05 How gut flora affects the system 40:15 MCT’s for epilepsy 43:40 Improving gut flora for maintenance and prevention 45:10 Prebiotics in dog food 46:20 Participating in research 47:10 Current DCM Studies 54:20 AKC/CHF National Parent Club Canine Health Conference 55:38 VetVine Webinars 57:55 Genetics Whitepaper 1:05:50 Ways to contribute to canine health 1:08:30 Purina Parent Club Partnership Program 1:12:45 www.akcchf.org/birddogbabe 1:14:20 Tribute donations Anniversary page: www.akcchforg/25years Hemangiosarcoma Research Initiative: www.akcchf.org/hemangiosarcoma Tick-Borne Disease Research Initiative: www.akcchf.org/ticks Epilepsy Research Initiative: www.akcchf.org/epilepsy Educational Resources for breeders, owners, & veterinary professionals: www.akcchf.org/educational-resources Genetics Whitepaper: www.akcchf.org/geneticswhitepaper2020 How to participate in CHF-funded research: www.akcchf.org/participate PPCP: www.akcchf.org/ppcp Membership: www.akcchf.org/membership Engraved bricks: www.akcchf.org/brick Tribute donations: www.akcchf.org/tribute Homepage: www.akcchf.org ------------------------------------------- Support this podcast on Patreon Thank you to our Partners: Dakota283 Kennels (use promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Xcel Shooting Sports – free gun slip ($90 value) with purchase of select shotguns Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe: | |||
| 06 Jul 2022 | Episode 094: AKC's 200th Breed, The Bracco Italiano w/Dr Amanda Inman | 02:11:33 | |
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: 8:30 Meet Dr Amanda Inman Facebook -------------------------------------------------- Support this podcast on Patreon Connect with the host, Courtney: ------------------------------------------------- | |||
| 01 Sep 2020 | Episode 022: Hannah Nikonow - Sagebrush Guru | 01:38:27 | |
Hannah Nikonow shares her story of being an adult onset hunter, why she prefers bird dogs with beards, her passion of wild game cooking, and the game that keeps her busy in the Fall. Hannah is able to mix her work with pleasure as she discusses her favorite bird, Sage Grouse and the sagebrush habitat it relies on. 6:45 Backcountry Hunters and Anglers - BHA Virtual Seminar 12:40 Hannah Saves the Day! 14:10 Chef extraordinaire 15:35 Hunt life 19:20 Choosing a pointing breed 20:00 Wirehaired Pointing Griffon 21:10 Pudelpointer 35:35 Training and testing with NAVHDA 27:40 Upland hunting 28:05 All things sagebrush 34:05 Cheat grass sucks 39:00 Hunting Sage Grouse 44:10 Sage Grouse Initiative 45:50 Helping with Sage Grouse habitat 48:50 Partners in the Sage 51:30 Girl’s Grouse Camp 57:50 Big Game Hunting 59:30 Favorite big game recipes 1:01:10 Deer tongue – Hannah makes me turn green 1:04:10 Snipe eating 1:06:45 Hannah’s season plans 1:08:00 Balancing upland and big game 1:10:00 Hunting with kids 1:11:00 Gear talk 1:26:00 What’s in your vest 1:29:10 Favorite Sage Grouse Recipe 1:31:50 Advice for first time hunters --------------------------------------------------------- Support this podcast on Patreon Thank you to our Sponsors: Dakota283 Kennels (use promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Xcel Shooting Sports – free gun slip ($90 value) with purchase of select shotguns Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe: Connect with Hannah | |||
| 28 Dec 2021 | Episode 086: Social Media Sway on Dog Decisions w/Kelly Schur | 01:41:41 | |
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. The Bird Dog Babe Podcast is Presented By: 8:50 Meet Kelly Schur 13:30 Getting started in shooting and hunting 19:15 Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever 30:00 Manipulating photos 32:15 Filters 34:20 Breeders becoming marketers 38:15 See dogs in person 40:05 If there isn’t a picture, did it really happen 41:50 Do titles make a difference 47:30 Do your research 50:55 Popular sire syndrome as a result of media 55:00 Availability and appearance allure 56:15 Fad and odd color markings 1:02:00 Creative advertising 1:02:45 Negative outcomes 1:06:20 Tips for researching credible sources 1:10:30 Importance of health tests 1:14:00 Genetic testing vs health testing 1:16:00 Breed Club Resources 1:17:15 Advantages of social media 1:21:55 Realistic expectations 1:25:15 Appreciation for a functional bird dog 1:29:30 Tips for your first dog show 1:33:30 Favorite game bird recipe 1:34:50 Favorite hunting gear 1:36:00 Shotgun 1:38:30 Connect with Kelly --------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our Partners: Dakota283 Kennels (promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Support this podcast on Patreon Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe: ------------------------------------------------- | |||
| 26 Dec 2020 | Bonus #4 - Patreon Patron Episode | 00:59:29 | |
I’m extremely grateful for the Patreon Patrons that support this podcast and help me keep the mp3’s rolling. So I sent out an invite to get a few to join me for a bonus episode to share a bit about them, their bird dogs, their favorite hunting experience this year favorite piece of gear this season, favorite bird recipe and something they’d like to improve on before next season. Join the Bird Dog Babe Patreon Community here 6:30 Chrystelle –SD, Lab 19:30 Sara – CA, Pudelpointer 36:15 Pamela – PA, Pudelpointers and Drahthaars 50:15 Beth – IL, Lab and GWP ------------------------------------------- Support this podcast on Patreon Donate to AKC Canine Health Foundation and receive a calendar Thank you to our Partners: Dakota283 Kennels (use promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Xcel Shooting Sports – free gun slip ($90 value) with purchase of select shotguns Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe: | |||
| 15 Sep 2021 | Episode 075: Hunt, Point, Retrieve... Field Trialing and Hunting on the Grouse Moors w/Una Russell | 01:56:18 | |
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. The Bird Dog Babe Podcast is Presented By: 9:10 Differences in hunting pointing dogs in the US and UK 15:30 Hunting and Trialing season 18:30 Bird manners and wind 20:25 HPR Field Trials 41:30 Requirements to become a Field Champion 42:30 Popular pointing breeds 44:35 GWP Field Trial Champions 45:45 Explanation of FC, Sh Ch, Ch, DC 47:15 UK’s only Dual Champion GWP 50:20 Tetley Tea Bag, UK’s newest Field Champion 1:02:30 Characteristics of a UK Field Trial prospect 1:15:15 Whistle training 1:20:00 Tetley’s mannerisms and future plans 1:25:00 HPR Championships 1:30:30 Training and testing with the same manners 1:30:30 Una’s start to hunting 1:39:15 Owners for fast, hard going dogs 1:45:25 Pheasant and Red Grouse meal prep 1:48:30 Traditional hunting and testing attire --------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our Partners: Dakota283 Kennels (promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Support this podcast on Patreon Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe: ------------------------------------------------- | |||
| 16 Nov 2021 | Episode 081: Grouse Camp? 'Oh Hell No!' w/Lauren Dirkschneider | 01:00:09 | |
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. 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 --------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our Partners: Dakota283 Kennels (promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Support this podcast on Patreon Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe: ------------------------------------------------- | |||
| 21 Sep 2022 | Episode 095: Where Ya Been?! | 02:04:26 | |
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:
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| 23 Nov 2021 | Episode 082: The Promise To Bird Dog w/Katie Willis | 01:59:53 | |
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 German Wirehaired Pointer, affectionately referred to as Bird Dog. BD was there by her side through undergrad and PA school, and 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 and two exuberant puppies, made some unforgettable memories for Katie and her crew. The Bird Dog Babe Podcast is Presented By: 5:45 Meet The Northern Brown-Haired Wanderer 13:30 Growing up Montana 20:05 Start in bird hunting 22:30 First Bird Dog 32:00 Puppy’s first day 34:00 Training Bird Dog 40:35 NA Test 41:30 Getting a handle on independence 45:45 UT Test 47:00 Embrace the wildness 53:50 The Muppets 58:10 Senior dog adjusting to puppy addition 100:00:13 Promise for North Dakota Roosters 1:09:15 Road kill appreciation 1:11:00 North Dakota Hunt 1:16:00 Montana Hunt 1:26:20 Idaho Hunt 1:45:20 Bucket list hunt 1:50:00 Aspirations to be a crazy cocker lady 1:50:30 Chukar Pot Pie 1:56:00 Connect with Katie Instagram @travlenpup Blog Being Between --------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our Partners: Dakota283 Kennels (promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Support this podcast on Patreon Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe: ------------------------------------------------- | |||
| 06 Jul 2021 | Episode 066: Choosing Your Next Bird Dog Breed | 00:48:09 | |
Retrievers, Spaniels and Pointers.. so many breeds to choose from! William and Courtney Bastian breakdown all of the different aspects to consider when trying to decide on your next bird dog breed. The Bird Dog Babe Podcast is Presented By: 10:00 Pointer or a Flusher 15:00 Built for a specialized purpose 18:30 Considerations of different hunting terrains and habitat 23:30 Considerations of bird species 28:00 Coat considerations 30:00 Going for looks 32:15 Personality and lifestyle considerations 35:45 Trainability considerations 40:15 Male vs Female 42:30 Climate considerations 44:00 Not all dogs are created equal 44:50 Bird Dog eAcademy update --------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our Partners: Dakota283 Kennels (promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Support this podcast on Patreon Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe: ------------------------------------------------- | |||
| 13 Apr 2021 | Episode 054: The NAVHDA Natural Ability Test w/Angie Coenen & Lisa Pehur | 02:01:21 | |
In this episode we are talking all things NAVHDA Natural Ability Test with Angie Coenen and Lisa Pehur. The North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association is a nonprofit organization devoted to promoting and improving the versatile hunting dog. The natural ability test is for dogs up to 16 months old. No game is shot and no retrieves are required. There are 4 phases of the NAVHDA Natural Ability test which include field, tracking, water, and evaluation of physical attributes. This episode is jam-packed with what a novice and experienced handler should know about all 4 phases of the test.We also touch on how to prepare for the day and some advice on how to get the most out of training days. The Bird Dog Babe Podcast is Presented By:
7:28 Angie Coenen intro 8:20 Lisa Pehur intro 10:05 2021 Invitational Update 17:50 What does the NAVHDA NA test prove 23:30 What does a typical day of NA look like 26:30 Order of the day 30:05 Field Phase 39:20 A convincing point 45:00 Gunshyness test 47:17 Gunshy vs Gun Sensitive 50:45 Tracking Phase 58:40 Find a NAVHDA Handler’s Clinic 1:00:00 Tracking cover 1:03:15 Variables that occur in tracking 1:09:25 Water Phase 1:17:35 Importance of training on different bodies of water 1:20:00 NAVHDA NA Video 1:23:30 Evaluation Physical Attributes 1:31:30 What should you bring to the day of the NA test 1:35:20 How much are you allowed to talk to your dog 1:37:35 When should you test and enter a test 1:45:25 Dogs that test in NA that are already broke 1:46:00 How to get the most out of a NAVHDA training day 1:50:00 Making connections within the NAVHDA family 1:51:50 Pitch in 1:53:30 When should someone consider retesting their dog in NA 1:56:00 NAVHDA website
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| 23 Mar 2021 | Episode 051: Find, Flush, Retrieve w/ Jordan Horak | 01:17:35 | |
Jordan Horak is known as the ‘dog whisperer’ of Cocker Spaniels and he’s the maker of the Cato Board, a training place board for all breeds of dogs. Jordan discusses the training differences between Pointers and Spaniels, males vs females, and why that extra x chromosome is superior, eh I mean creative. Jordan shares some great insight on training, hunting, and living with different types of bird dogs. This episode is a must listen! The Bird Dog Babe Podcast is Presented By:
6:42 Cato Outdoors 9:25 Cocker Spaniels 12:30 Boykin vs Cockers 16:35 Difference between Pointers and Spaniels 26:00 Training for dogs that want to work with you 34:15 Training dogs after they’ve been allowed bad habits 45:40 Positive reinforcement with pigeons 49:56 Wild bird dogs vs Highly obedient dogs, male vs female 1:02:50 Hunting pointers and flushers together 1:07:20 Cato Board for the retrieve 1:15:15 Connect with Jordan Instagram: CatoOutdoors Facebook: CatoOutdoors --------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our Partners: Dakota283 Kennels (promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) BigFrig: Coolers, Tumblers and Dry Boxes for Your Way of Life Support this podcast on Patreon Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe: -------------------------------------------------
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| 27 Jan 2022 | Episode 88: Paying Attention To Your Body Pre and Post Hunt w/Michelle Dunn | 00:48:08 | |
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.
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| 15 Sep 2020 | Episode 024: Stephanie Wottrich - Dove Hunting | 00:50:56 | |
Dove hunting season is underway! Stephanie Wottrich has 20 years of experience dove hunting. She shares insight on all things dove hunting, as well as her favorite dove recipes and the enjoyment she finds sitting fence lines with family and friends! 6:45 Frequency of dove hunting 8:50 Hunting with family 11:00 Stephanie’s start to hunting 11:50 Labradors 14:20 Training dogs for dove hunting 19:00 Sandhill crane hunting 20:40 Where to sit for dove hunting 22:00 Ideal vegetation for doves 24:00 Any benefit to farmers/ranchers 25:40 Dove hunting in Argentina 27:30 Dove vs Pigeon 28:08 Decoys 29:50 Hunting with group or individually 30:50 Ladies Dove Hunt 33:00 Recommended gauge for dove 33:50 Ammo 34:00 Gear 36:00 Seated shooting 37:50 Dove recipes 41:00 Safari Club International 47:40 Additional tip for dove hunting --------------------------------------------------------- Support this podcast on Patreon Thank you to our Sponsors: Dakota283 Kennels (use promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Xcel Shooting Sports – free gun slip ($90 value) with purchase of select shotguns Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe: BHA and Filson Skills Series: Adult Onset Upland Bird Hunting and Your First Bird Dog
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| 04 May 2021 | Episode 057: The NAVHDA Utility & Utility Prep Tests w/Angie Coenen & Dan Wittman | 02:10:11 | |
Today we are talking all things NAVHDA Utility and Utility Prep Testing withAngie Coenen and Dan Wittman. The North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association is a nonprofit organization devoted to promoting and improving the versatile hunting dog. The UT and UPT tests are divided into three segments: field, water, and physical attributes and hunting assessments. In this episode we dive into all parts of the tests, give some training and handling tips, as well as a breakdown of what you'll need to be prepared on test day. The Bird Dog Babe Podcast is Presented By:
5:50 Angie Coenen Intro 6:40 Dan Wittman Intro 8:15 2022 New Mexico Invitational grounds 10:50 2021 Invitational Update 12:40 What does the Utility Test and Utility Prep Test prove 23:30 What to expect in a typical UT test day 26:30 Field Search 36:00 Talking to dog during the test 44:30 Drag 1:01:00 Duck Search 1:28:15 Heeling Stakes 1:38:00 Steady by Blind 1:41:40 Whining in the blind 1:46:50 Physical attributes 1:47:50 Temperament Eval 1:55:20 When to consider retesting 1:58:25 What should handlers bring to the test 2:01:05 Handler’s shotgun 2:05:00 NAVHDA Apprentice Program Connect with NAVHDA on Instagram and Facebook --------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our Partners: Dakota283 Kennels (promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Support this podcast on Patreon Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe: ------------------------------------------------- | |||
| 20 Apr 2021 | Episode 055: Providing A Way Forward w/ Kate Ahnstrom | 01:25:16 | |
Kate Ahnstrom is providing a way forward for men, women and youth that have an interest in shooting sports and bird hunting, as a shooting instructor and owner of Virginia Shooting Sports. Kate shares her story about getting into shooting sports and hunting along with advice on finding the ideal shotgun, suggestions for practice in the off season, and what most of us are doing wrong. The Bird Dog Babe Podcast is Presented By:
8:00 Making a job of doing what you love 14:40 Expectations of dogs guiding novice in the field 18:00 Kate’s story 19:40 Adding a bird dog to the game 22:50 Bird dog training 20:35 Growing up shooting 32:55 Starting VA Shooting Sports 34:30 Instructing anyone anywhere 39:50 Shotguns & Saddles 42:55 Being a female shooting instructor 51:20 Kate’s gun suggestions for women 56:00 Shoot, Practice, Repeat before you purchase a gun 58:00 Importance of, and determining proper gun fit 1:01:40 Best approach for a novice to start shooting/hunting 1:04:45 How have Syren women’s shotguns helped 1:10:10 Suggestions for shooting in the off season 1:15:50 What the average shooter is doing wrong 1:17:55 How to break bad shooting habits 1:20:05 Speed, Angle, Distance.. what’s most important 1:21:55 Pheasant Salad Sliders Connect with Kate Kate @VaShootingSports.com VaShootingSports.com Facebook.com/VaShootingSports Instagram @VaShootingSports 804.512.2771 --------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our Partners: Dakota283 Kennels (promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) BigFrig: Coolers, Tumblers and Dry Boxes for Your Way of Life Support this podcast on Patreon Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe: ------------------------------------------------- | |||
| 06 Oct 2022 | Episode 096: Ready To Slay All Day! | 01:43:43 | |
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 --------------------------------------------------- Support this podcast on Patreon Connect with the host, Courtney: ------------------------------------------------- | |||
| 20 Jan 2021 | Episode 042: Smile Outside: Educate, Engage, Conserve w/ James Jubran | 00:56:30 | |
James and his brother Luke created Smile Outside Children’s books. As avid outdoorsman, hunters and conservationists themselves, they started a business to Educate, Engage and teach children about the importance of Conservation. Their books provide a link to introduce kids to wildlife, in a realistic approach, different from animated characters in most other children’s books. Even If you don’t have kids, you no doubt know a friend’s kids or have nieces and nephews who would love and benefit from these books. We also talk bird dogs, of course, and about the Chachalaca. And because this company is amazing, they’re offering all the Bird Dog Babe podcast listeners a promo code for 10% so be sure to listen to the end! 7:00 Being a science teacher 7:30 Inspiration to write children’s books 13:00 Concepts of the books 13:50 Growing up outdoors 15:05 Start in hunting 16:00 Bird hunting with a Griffon 21:20 DIY bird dog training 23:40 Conservation Partners 25:40 Books in the works 27:40 Conservation Series 1 30:45 Conservation Series 2 34:40 Working with sibling to publish childrens books 38:40 2% for Conservation 42:15 Favorite game bird recipe 43:50 Chachalaca 51:15 Next book launch --------------------------------------------------- Support this podcast on Patreon Donate to AKC Canine Health Foundation and receive a calendar Thank you to our Partners: Dakota283 Kennels (promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) BigFrig: Coolers, Tumblers and Dry Boxes for Your Way of Life Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe: -------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with Smile Outside Use Promo Code: Birddogbabe for 10% off entire order $.50 from every book sold goes to conservation!
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| 24 Nov 2020 | Episode 034: I Am A Hunter! w/ Amy Hall | 01:32:40 | |
Amy Hall is primarily a big game hunter who is also a podcaster, wife and mom. She is passionate about ethical hunting and mentoring new hunters. We get into several topics in this episode about being a hunter, mentor, authentic, transparent, and ethical. 4:30 Talking to women passionate about hunting 9:30 Amy’s story 15:30 Hunting with kids 22:40 Personal growth through hunting 25:00 Hunting with kids 38:00 Hunting with partner 48:00 Being a mentor 52:30 Why women enjoy hunting with other women 1:00:00 Are women ‘there’ yet 1:05:00 Being authentic 1:09:45 Huntress discussion 1:18:20 Her Wild Outdoors 1:20:30 Miss Pursuit ------------------------------------------- Support this podcast on Patreon Donate to AKC Canine Health Foundation and receive a calendar Thank you to our Partners: Dakota283 Kennels (use promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Xcel Shooting Sports – free gun slip ($90 value) with purchase of select shotguns Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe:
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| 11 Jul 2020 | Bonus: Building A Better Bird Dog | 00:58:17 | |
First episode to bonus series of: Building A Better Bird Dog, with William Bastian of Claddagh Kennel, kicks off with where it all starts, ‘in the whelping box’. The work starts in the breeder’s hands, as they combine genetics and a solid foundation. Once you pick your puppy up at 8 weeks old, it’s up to you to hone those skills, provide positive experiences, and understand the importance of a disciplined, well-mannered dog. 4:30 – Bio Sensor 5:15 – Litter box training 8:45 – Enrichment Center 10:30 – Intro to birds 11:45 – Wing on a String 13:50 – Structure Eval 17:00 – Temperament Eval 21:15 – Socialization 27:45 – Crate Training 31:00 – Obedience 37:15 – Retrieving 41:10 – Bird Intro 44:00 – Advice for training days 47:30 - Intro to Gunfire 51:30 – E-collars and Puppies ------------------------------------------- Support this podcast on Patreon Thank you to our Sponsors:
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| 27 Oct 2020 | Episode 030: Connecting Moments that Matter to you Most in the Outdoors with Reid Bryant of Orvis | 01:45:05 | |
Reid is the Host of The Orvis Hunting and Shooting Podcast, and is the Orvis Endorsed Operations Manager. We dig into the history of Orvis, and how women have played a strong hunting role throughout generations of the family owned company. We discuss Orvis dogs, what it takes to become an Orvis Endorsed Loge, and of course some of the favorite women’s upland hunting gear! 6:12 Reid’s position and involvement at Orvis 12:12 New Puppy 13:30 Going from Pointers to Spaniels 22:10 Recommended Hunting and Dog Training books 30:35 The oldest catalog company in the World 35:15 Role of Women throughout history of Orvis 41:55 Role of dogs at Orvis 46:30 Favorite Orvis Dog Items 52:25 Orvis Endorsed Lodges 1:02:00 Wingshooting Schools 1:05:15 Improving your shot 1:13:00 Orvis 50/50 On The Water 1:16:00 Orvis 50/50 In The Field 1:18:00 ‘Shrink it and Pink it’ 1:21:45 Women’s brush pants 1:31:00 Orvis Upland Strap Vest 1:34:00 The Orvis Way 1:36:20 Orvis Shotguns 1:41:20 Orvis Cover Dog Contest ------------------------------------------- Support this podcast on Patreon Thank you to our Sponsors: Dakota283 Kennels (use promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Xcel Shooting Sports – free gun slip ($90 value) with purchase of select shotguns Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe: ----------- Connect with Reid Bryant | |||
| 08 Sep 2021 | Episode 074: The Mental Games of Shooting and Hunting w/ Dawn Grant | 01:08:03 | |
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. The Bird Dog Babe Podcast is Presented By:
6:00 Meet Dawn Grant 9:15 Training Olympian Shooter Kayle Browning 12:00 Helping through hypnosis 18:00 21 Day Program options 20:15 Shooting Course description 25:10 Building confidence with hesitations to hunt/shoot 30:50 Turning off all the noise 35:30 Hunters vs Clay target shooters 42:00 Hunting for our dogs 46:20 Calming your mind and body 47:45 Anticipation 53:45 Mental vs physical 58:10 Dawn’s course options
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| 08 Dec 2020 | Episode 036: Dakota283: Unparalled Protection for your Bird Dog | 01:16:32 | |
Greg Cronkhite, the owner and founder of Dakota283 kennels and products is an avid upland hunter, bird dog enthusiast and entrepreneur. The perfect combination to create products that keep our dogs safe, secure, and ready to hunt from home to the field. 4:40 Western South Dakota Hunting 8:20 Cronkhite Farm 10:10 Bird Dogs 15:40 Move to South Dakota 20:15 Sharp-tailed Grouse 24:30 Dove 25:40 The start of Dakota283 29:00 Vaults 31:15 Airline crates 31:50 G3 Kennel 41:38 Kennebac 44:00 Forever Insert 48:00 Coming Soon! 51:50 Hero Kennel 55:00 Pheasant Fest 56:45 T1 Low Profile 58:15 Dine N Dash 1:04:40 Free Shipping 1:08:30 Greg hits the West 1:10:50 Connect with Dakota283 1:11:30 Use Promo Code BirdDogBabe for 10% off ------------------------------------------- Support this podcast on Patreon Donate to AKC Canine Health Foundation and receive a calendar Thank you to our Partners: Dakota283 Kennels (use promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Xcel Shooting Sports – free gun slip ($90 value) with purchase of select shotguns Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe:
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| 27 Apr 2021 | Episode 056: The Urban Uplander w/Melinda Benbow | 01:24:03 | |
Melinda Benbow, the owner and operator of Urban Uplander Pet Care in Indianapolis, joins us to discuss training bird dogs in the city, and how the force free training approach has worked for her. Melinda also shares her experience as a novice running her English Setter, Suge, in her first AKC Hunt Test. This story is a must listen whether you’re a novice or experienced trainer or handler. I also strongly urge judges, and potential judges of dog events to have a listen to this one, because as the stewards of the sporting events, it’s important to understand how the feedback you give, especially to a novice, can affect them. For many of us, it’s these testing venues that are a bridge to turning us into hunters. So let’s all do what we can to make these training and testing events a welcoming, positive experience.
The Bird Dog Babe Podcast is Presented By: 6:30 Urban Uplander 7:55 Upland training in Indianapolis 10:15 How Melinda Got Started 13:00 Why an English Setter 14:30 Training bird dogs in the city 23:40 Training for steadiness 25:00 Water work 28:55 Force free training 52:40 First AKC Hunt Test 55:00 Testing events turning handlers into hunters 58:10 Preparing for your first hunt test 1:18:00 Best advice for some testing for the first time Connect with Melinda Website: https://urbanuplanderllc.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/urban.uplander/
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