Latest Episodes

• Behind the Badge of a Michigan Conservation Officer October 20, 2026
  John Jurcich never intended to be a C.O. but life has a funny way directing a young man's path in life. From a beer at a wedding to a life long career in law enforcement. John has owned and  hunted with many bird dogs and hunted down a few bad characters along the way. 
• Garage Talk from North Dakota October 8, 2026
  Sometimes I just hit record and see what comes out. This is one of those times. 
• North Dakota or Bust October 5, 2026
  Just some observations and thought on the strangest season yet!
• If the boot fits, wear it. Russell Moccasins fit!!! September 27, 2026
  Thi episode is a quilty pleasure. I bought my first pair over forty years ago. But until now I never really knew the history of Russell Moccasin boot company. I do now.
• Hunting Austria with Randall Williams September 15, 2026
  Dr. Randall Williams recently hunted Austria. Things are done differently in Europe, but the passion and conservation are not different. There deeply woven into the culture.
• Doves, Dogs and Hemp fields September 7, 2026
  This season started of with a bang! and another bang. bang, bang, bang. That is the sound of dove hunting. lots of shells, lots of laughs and lots retrieve work for the dogs. September teases us with the start of wingshooting at its finest. Dove is the most harvested bird in this country.
• Wirehairs, chuckars, rattlesnakes and porcupine avoidance August 25, 2026
  Dominic and I have known each other quite a few years. But until recently I did not know how much more he has added to his plate. Besides hunting, judging and breeding, Dom has expanded to guiding and avoidance training. All the way to keeping rattlesnakes on hand to three pet porcupines that eat right […]
• Raising a pup to hunt wild birds. There are several ways August 17, 2026
  Nick Larson from The Birdshot Podcast and my friend Pete Aplikowski join me in a great conversation about their path to the uplands. Two distinct roads that lead to the same end product. Which is a reliable and enjoyable hunting companion.
• Its almost Dove season!!! August 10, 2026
  Dove hunting is the traditional kickoff for wingshooters everywhere. This year, I'm swinging west of the Mississippi to keep the dogs happy and the barrels hot.
• Grouse on the edge August 3, 2026
  If you have hunted the ruffed grouse or woodcock, or if you ever plan to, this episode is for you! RGS and AWS are swinging the axe of conservation. Ben Jones and Mark Hatfield give us some updates and news from the front lines of habitat.