Paul and Chad from Brays Island Plantation, joined me last winter to describe what it takes to build a paradise for upland hunters. A little history, a little tour and a lot of desire on my part to return.

Brett Walton hunted in between morning and evening milking on his Grandfathers dairy farm. Now he hunts between Thursday and Monday in the great state of Kansas. Building Walton's Inc. wasn't easy, but with great family and employees, anything can be accomplished.

Kevin Guillen from Wilderness Athlete and K9 Athlete joins me to talk about the products they produce that can give both us and our dogs the edge they need to preform. Get your dog ready for this coming season.

Camille Rice and Claire Tricky join us to talk about Breeders and the support that they give to first time owner/handlers.

Cam is a decades long and renowned breeder of Weimaraners, and Claire is a brand spickity new owner of a talented young pup.

We get to hear from both of them and their experiences. If all breeders helped new owners like Camille and all new pup owners followed up with training like Claire, the dog world would be all the better!!

Tana Kradolfer of True Grit Britt's joins us to talk American Brittanys and why she has picked this breed to hunt over for a lifetime. Tana is a dedicated breeder, trainer, mentor and hunter. The American Brittany truly has GRIT! And so does Tana.

There is so much good advise in this episode, that you will listen to it TWICE!! Justin, Ben and myself did a webinar for ONX Elite members. Get your pad and pencil out and take notes. Major things to avoid in your pups first year should be turned into a book.

Hi everybody, Ron's daughter Jessi here throwing you back to a past Q&A episode with Justin McGrail. Do you want more episodes like this? Be sure to let us know! 

Hey everybody, Ron's daughter Jessi here hosting some throw back episodes while he is in Alaska! We're going back to last year around this time when my dad told the story of Memorial Day 2004. Cheers and please take a moment with us to pause and remember the heroes and their families this Memorial Day Weekend.

Adam Thomas joins us to talk about his new venture. That will translate to an ADVENTURE that you and your dog will not forget. Sharptail Ridge is a one of a kind dog and hunter service. Save driving time to the West or simply stay and hunt one of the most beautiful parts of the lower 48 states. Listen up and plan your next adventure!!

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Matt Rinella started a podcast to voice his opinions on a problem that many of us experience, but not many talk about. Matt started Hunt Quietly to be a voice, and to give a voice to those who think its getting harder to find hunting spots. But that's not all he is concerned  about. Listen to an opinion that you may, or may not agree with!

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Dr Sarah Love is a Sports medicine Veterinarian. We talk about all the things we (you and I) don't do with our K9 athletes. Warm-ups cool-downs and stretching. That's right! maybe we could develop a simple per hunt routine that could help get a little more out of the creatures that we ask so much of!

We also talk about the onset and maintenance of Osteoarthritis, and what we can do about it.

My friend Jill was in the Valley this week. We took our dogs on a walk and swim and the conversation that developed was worthy of hitting the record button. Jill spends half of her year traveling to learn from some of the best trainers in the country. Then she applies it to her string of bird dogs while she guides hunts at otter Creek Farm and Distillery in Georgia. Just a great conversation that only dog people can enjoy!

It took some selective breeding about 60 years ago, but they got what they were looking for in Hungary. We just wrapped up a weekend in Wisconsin, learning some training methods that were new to me. But in the end, there are many roads that lead to success.

My daughter Jessi joins me to talk about our family, our dogs and her career path. As a Registered Dietitian, wife and mother. Jessi is taking those skills to the world of teaching and podcasting. Her show is called Kitchen Invitation. We talk about everything from Archery to Avocados and why she still loved some of my dogs that didn't love her cats.

More of my conversation with Max about the DD and why I may need one someday. But dont worry I have a new Cocker to get trained first! 

I finally sit down with a DD owner, breeder and club member.

And I did not have to brush up on my German. Max and his wife live and love the breed and the club that comes with it!  VDD-GNA is a group that sticks to the traditions that gave us many of the breeds that we hunt with and brag about today.

Gunner Kennels engineer, Colton, found a job that justifies having a kennel full of bird dogs. One of the many ( dog crazy) employees that makeup the staff of the worlds safest dog crate.

I stopped in Nashville to talk with Addison Edmonds. We talk about his new pup and his first pup. "Gunner" was Addisons college project. He was also why Gunner Kennels was created. We talk about dogs, children, and how that all keeps us grounded in the lifestyle that we love!

What happens when you meet  a retired Marine Corp General? You talk bird dogs, and hunting of course. I had the pleasure of spending a morning in the quail fields with Walt Boomer. Along with meeting his beloved GSPs later in the evening. A day I will remember for a long time.

Scott Miller is the resident trainer at Brays Island. Before that his dogs earned more than 700 placements in field trials. he was the NBHA Open Handler of the year for 15 consecutive years. Starting out with training and competing and wining in the Coon Dog World Championships. He then took the NBHA trial world to a new level.

Jess Johnson from Wyoming Wildlife jumps on the podcast to ask listeners to help. Help can come from in many forms. We need you to act, not just listen, ACT. Go to wyomingwildlife.org and stand up for our most iconic species of upland bird. The Sage grouse stands for wild places and only you can help preserve this bird.

Domenico is a resident of Brays Island SC. but his history covers a life in Italy, Africa, and finding heaven in the good old USA. He brought his Pointer from South Africa to the states and never looked back!

This one is just a short rant about how people who live in glass houses throw stones.

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Oliver Burgess is a sportsman in the United Kingdom. He is not a member of the royal family, but he is (like us)  a member of the fraternity of upland hunters that do everything they can to keep the passion and lifestyle intact for the next generation.

It's been a few years since Seth paid us a visit. Updates on a well traveled season, some old dogs, some new dogs and a grocery bag full of Michigan craft beers, makes for a great episode on a cold Michigan afternoon.