Gun Dog It Yourself

Every hunt camp is different depending on the people. Some camps are more focused on hunting while others are more social and relaxed in nature. This camp was a bit of both but was ultimately a result of getting a group of true dog nerds together who share the same admiration and passion for thoughtful approaches to dog development. WATCH HERE | https://youtu.be/qWe9A4xKBjI Highlights: -Transitioning from training birds to wild birds -Should you only take pointed birds? -The cause of your dog ripping birds -What impact does off season training have in building a wild bird dog? -Keeping training balanced so we don't overthink -Training dogs and instructing people are not the same -Measuring against objective standards -Sharing in the process and not just the steps -Grayson going through his check cord elements -Some processes are experiential and aren't intuitive at all -What decision influences is your dog noticing? -Is pointing elicited or is it obedience? -Teaching a stop in motion. AKA "Whoa!" -The value of verbal and contextual cues -Incidental surprise finds as well as dry runs in training - Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Check out their step by step Online Courses and Use Code 'GDIY' to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code 'GDIY20' to save 20% Sweet Briar Pet Transport | Call (317) 513-4481 for your free quote today! Upland Gun Company | Check out their online gun builder and construct your dream gun today! Marsh Wear Clothing | Use Code 'GDIY15' to save 15% (Patreon Patrons save even more) Trulock Choke Tubes | Use Code 'GDIY10' to save 10% - Other Partners: BPro Kennels Eukanuba [What I Feed My Dogs: Premium Performance 30/20] Bird Dog Society - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whats more important in hunting camp than chasing birds, developing the best dogs, and trying to share what you love doing with others? This quick camp with buddies Ben Proctor and Scott Kinnane covered all those bases! Hunting Ruffed Grouse out West compared to up North Seeing birds on the ground prior to flushing Learning when to tap out and give up on a cover Are drumming counts dependable? Pronouncing "Acorn" Working one or two dogs on the ground? Experiencing multiple breeds The power of routine and Quinn's rebound hunt Impulse control Sometimes they may need to be amped up Building a quiet and enjoyable hunting experience with your dog Puppy walks! Wood the Wonder Dog What's new with BPro Kennels? Conservation is Seed for the Soil. Mentoring is Seed for the Soul - Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Check out their step by step Online Courses and Use Code 'GDIY' to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code 'GDIY20' to save 20% Sweet Briar Pet Transport | Call (317) 513-4481 for your free quote today! Upland Gun Company | Check out their online gun builder and construct your dream gun today! Marsh Wear Clothing | Use Code 'GDIY15' to save 15% (Patreon Patrons save even more) Trulock Choke Tubes | Use Code 'GDIY10' to save 10% - Other Partners: BPro Kennels Eukanuba [What I Feed My Dogs: Premium Performance 30/20] Bird Dog Society - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Trulock joins us for an in-depth discussion on the factors that determine whether your shotgun choke performs as needed. Watch Here! Trulock Black Friday Sale ~ 30% off w/ a Free Gift! Highlights: What a choke is and why its important What are you out there to actually chase? The general decline of Bob White Quail in Southwest GA How long should a quality choke last? Every shotgun is different even if the choke is the same What is a spreader choke? Sometimes it is the shotgun....not the choke or ammo Mistakes aren't brand specific How to pattern your shotgun correctly Experiment with a variety of ammo loads Making adjustments in the field Flush vs extended chokes Do looks play a part? The 3 factors in choke selection Challenges with over constriction Where is TSS and non-toxic shot headed in the Uplands? What to do with rusty chokes - Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Check out their step by step Online Courses and Use Code 'GDIY' to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code 'GDIY20' to save 20% Sweet Briar Pet Transport | Call (317) 513-4481 for your free quote today! Upland Gun Company | Check out their online gun builder and construct your dream gun today! Marsh Wear Clothing | Use Code 'GDIY15' to save 15% (Patreon Patrons save even more) Trulock Choke Tubes | Use Code 'GDIY10' to save 10% - Other Partners: BPro Kennels Eukanuba [What I Feed My Dogs: Premium Performance 30/20] Bird Dog Society - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Larson of the Birdshot Podcast joins me for a fireside chat to reflect on how our hunting styles and approaches have evolved over the years. This episode truly has something for everyone! Watch Here Highlights: Waiting on colder conditions during the early season Recapping Hartley's hunt A puppy run complete with fall drummers, porcupines, and bears?!? Reflecting back on being brand new to Ruffed Grouse Hunting Noticing the pattern in habitat You can get as into the weeds on learning habitat as you'd like but its not necessary Thinking back on our first hunts with our dogs Sometimes the best intentioned advice can create unfair expectations Whats the interaction between the dog and bird supposed to look like?! Larson figuring out his hunting style Larson's map scouting process and avoiding Aspen tunnel vision Balancing our scouting with the current conditions Flushing the bird- By reading the dog Shooting the birds- the 28 Gauge Kool-aid and load selection Retrieving the bird- does the dog have to retrieve? Cooking the bird- our approach is simple Stay open to learning! How about that Marsh Wear?!? Check out the Wheeler Jacket and Escape Pants! - Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Check out their step by step Online Courses and Use Code 'GDIY' to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code 'GDIY20' to save 20% Sweet Briar Pet Transport | Call (317) 513-4481 for your free quote today! Upland Gun Company | Check out their online gun builder and construct your dream gun today! Marsh Wear Clothing | Use Code 'GDIY15' to save 15% (Patreon Patrons save even more) Trulock Choke Tubes | Use Code 'GDIY10' to save 10% - Other Partners: BPro Kennels Eukanuba [What I Feed My Dogs: Premium Performance 30/20] Bird Dog Society - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices