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 this episode of Nordic Tales and American Trails, we sit down with Joe Saylor, a Kentucky-based hunter who grew up running Walkers and English hounds — but has now fully shifted over to West Siberian Laikas.
We follow Joe’s journey from picking up her first Laika pup to building a capable hunting dog, covering the challenges, breakthroughs, and unforgettable moments along the way. From the first squirrel treed to developing steady tracking skills, Joe shares how the breed’s intelligence and instincts set it apart.
🐾 What makes a Laika different from traditional hounds
🎯 Tips for nurturing natural hunting instincts from a young age
🌲 How Laikas adapt to game, terrain, and style of hunt
🤝 The bond between handler and dog in the field
Whether you’re a hound hunter curious about Laikas or already working with the breed, this is a down-to-earth, real-world look at raising and training these remarkable dogs.
🎙️ Nordic Tales and American Trails — stories from both sides of the Atlantic, where dogs and hunting traditions meet.
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