Craig is an hunter, author, and artist. His book about the pursuit of birds with his English Setters, is a collection of short stories, each very descriptive in every detail of the days hunt. Craig steps into the past every time he hunts. Using old guns, old trucks, and even putting on a tie for the opener. You can find this book and others from Craig at http://www.rckulchak.com/
George Bird Evans authored 20 books and hundreds of articles on a subject that flowed from his heart, to his fingertips. From the keys of of his old Remington typewriter, he wrote of upland hunting,his love of Setters, grouse and woodcock. I was invited to "Old Hemlock" to live, if even for a brief hour, in the 200 year old home that George and his wife Kay called home for five decades. George passed away in 1998 and Kay in 2007. Old Hemlock remains there through the Old Hemlock foundation. Lejay Graffious is the estate administrator. and year round caretaker of this piece of upland hunting history. We talk about George's dogs,guns, and his many talents. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpZVsJ5xKNZFB4lTWwk90SA
This is from Jan 1 2015. most of you have never heard this one. and I liked it so much, I want to you to hear how it all started. Jeff and I go way back, the stories of old hunts and old dogs is what this podcast was all started on, and what it will always be.
Al and his family run Krystal Creek Kennels in Cedar Grove Wisconsin. I have know Al for almost 20 years. Not only has he helped me with my dogs, he mentored me in my journey as a NAVHDA judge, and worked with me on the road in my construction firm. Al shares some experiences of his life with dogs. From his first bird with a bolt action shotgun, to what he has learned from his dogs and applied that to training for customers dogs.
Ever wanted to hunt wild chukars? think twice before you go. But if you decide to try it, Utah is the place. I spent three days judging dogs in Utah, and met some of the toughest hunters in the country. Along with some big running dogs that fit the landscape. These are not the uplands, these are the uphills... all day