Latest Episodes

• Training pups without birds??? Impossible ? not really March 9, 2026
  I have followed Charlie Thorburn for quite some time. His You Tube Channel is Mordor Gundogs. His style is straightforward and he is not afraid to ruffle some feathers. But the proof as they say is in the pudding, or possibly in the United Kingdom.
• Chowie! no that's not the name of a dog. March 2, 2026
  Andy Blumberg introduces CHOWIE!  The next generation of hunters will thank him for years to come. Living and hunting out west, Andy made sure his Wirehaired Griffon was avoidance trained for snakes, skunks and porkies, but his dog Ada added one more critter to the list. A Big critter!!             […]
• The gear, trips and dogs we need for next season February 16, 2026
  Brent Pike came over to talk about what's new and whats needed to make the next trip just a bit more successful. Sometimes it's the place, sometimes it's the people and sometimes it's the gear. 
• Be careful when you pick your first dog! with Kate Ahnstrom February 8, 2026
  Kate Ahnstrom joins me to tell about her journey. Most people get the dog first and then figure it out. Kate reversed engineered the process. She is an incredible women who just can't say no......
• Be careful when you pick your first dog! with Kate Ahnstrom February 8, 2026
  Kate Ahnstrom joins me to tell about her journey. Most people get the dog first and then figure it out. Kate reversed engineered the process. She is an incredible women who just can't say no......
• The Upland Superbowl February 2, 2026
  Jared Wickland of PF&QF joins me to recap the season and celebrate the event we all look forward to.
• Cockers, Setters, Grouse and Woodcock in Virginia January 26, 2026
  I first met Ben at my place in Virginia. We shared a drink, a bunch of stories and stayed in touch over many years. Ben and a few friends have figured out that Virginia is a true mixed bag of opportunities for anyone wanting to chase upland birds. As long as you don't mind going […]
• Why Labs and Flushers are the bomb January 18, 2026
  My buddy Dave Utzinger came over to show me some late season videos of his young lab. We talk and brag a bit about "not doing much training" and relying on natural instincts and cooperation. Or maybe were just getting luckier when we get new dogs??? Who knows?  
• When Friends Become Memories January 12, 2026
  Within 24 hours, two people I consider friends, passed away. Larry Lawton and Glen Blackwood were as different as night and day, yet cut out of the same cloth. Sadly I never recorded Larry's voice over the years. Glen on the other hand has been on a few episodes. I picked this one to re […]
• K9s on the line January 5, 2026
  Ohio Highway Patrolman Jake Lawrence joins me to discuss the similarities between police dogs and our dogs. As it turns out, there is not much difference when it come right down to it.