Nordic Tales & American Trails
is an outdoor and hunting podcast focusing on tales and trails from northern Europe and the USA. Hosted by Erik Rhodin from Sweden and Adam Vu from Louisiana, USA, the podcast covers all aspects of the outdoors, with a special emphasis on hunting with dogs. We will explore the unique tales and trails of our regions, the various dog breeds used in hunting, and the differences in hunting practices between the USA and northern Europe.
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Nordic Tales & American Trails
is an outdoor and hunting podcast focusing on tales and trails from northern Europe and the USA. Hosted by Erik Rhodin from Sweden and Adam Vu from Louisiana, USA, the podcast covers all aspects of the outdoors, with a special emphasis on hunting with dogs. We will explore the unique tales and trails of our regions, the various dog breeds used in hunting, and the differences in hunting practices between the USA and northern Europe.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In Part Two of our deep-dive with Darren Petty, we continue exploring what it really takes to build, train, and understand a serious hunting dog. This time, the spotlight is on Kylo – one of Darren’s standout dogs – and the lessons learned from raising, hunting, and handling a dog built for real work.
We dig into:
🔹 The role of genetics, socialization, and selecting the right breed for the job
🔹 Wild boar and brown bear hunting – and the adjustments dogs (and handlers) must make
🔹 Pack mentality, dog aging, and keeping your team balanced
🔹 The cultural divide between European and American hunting and breeding practices
🔹 What sets hunting dogs apart from police K9s – and where the overlap lies
🔹 Why staying true to a breed’s origins still matters in modern hunting
This episode is full of reflection, practical experience, and dogman-level knowledge — from breeding and training to the reality of working tough terrain with even tougher dogs.
🎧 Listen now on Nordic Tales & American Trails – wherever you get your podcasts.
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