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The Ugly Dog Podcast

Ugly Dog Hunting Co.

73 episodes

2 weeks ago

Bode Springer joins the show this week to grill Mike for an upcoming college homework assignment. He is a student at UMD and studying environmental sustainability. Bode recently got his first bird dog, a springer, an apt choice given his last name and shares about his bird hunting journey thus far in addition to his thought-provoking questions. This episode is brought to you by Ugly Dog Hunting Co. Shop now at UglyDogHunting.com Music used under Creative Commons -Two Step Daisy Duke by Mr. Sm...

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Bode Springer joins the show this week to grill Mike for an upcoming college homework assignment. He is a student at UMD and studying environmental sustainability. Bode recently got his first bird dog, a springer, an apt choice given his last name and shares about his bird hunting journey thus far in addition to his thought-provoking questions. This episode is brought to you by Ugly Dog Hunting Co. Shop now at UglyDogHunting.com Music used under Creative Commons -Two Step Daisy Duke by Mr. Sm...

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Episodes (20/73)

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72. Grouse Camp Q&A - The Guys At Camp Answer Listener Questions

If you're looking to learn more about grouse and woodcock hunting from a bunch of seasoned vets who also relish giving each other a hard time, this episode is for you. Mike sat down with he crew of friends and fellow die-hard ruffed grouse and woodcock hunters to take on listener questions. Questions range from cover type, how they structure feeding schedule, how to be a better shot, and tips for taking your first trips to the northwoods. There is a ton to be learned from this episode. Enjoy!...

4 days ago

1 hour 23 minutes

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71. Bode Springer - College Level Questions on Upland Hunting and Ruffed Grouse

Bode Springer joins the show this week to grill Mike for an upcoming college homework assignment. He is a student at UMD and studying environmental sustainability. Bode recently got his first bird dog, a springer, an apt choice given his last name and shares about his bird hunting journey thus far in addition to his thought-provoking questions. This episode is brought to you by Ugly Dog Hunting Co. Shop now at UglyDogHunting.com Music used under Creative Commons -Two Step Daisy Duke by Mr. Sm...

2 weeks ago

1 hour 16 minutes

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70. Nate Akey - How Following a Dog Led to Hunting Places Far and Wide and Working for onX Hunt

Nate Akey from onX Hunt joins the show this week to discuss his path into bird hunting and dog training, his NAVHDA Invitational run, hunting season so far, and so much more. Nate is an avid photographer who has leveraged his skill set with his degree to build a career in the hunting industry. We dive into all sorts of topics and this is the perfect episode to listen to on the long drive to camp! This episode is brought to you by Ugly Dog Hunting Co. Shop now at UglyDogHunting.com Music used ...

3 weeks ago

1 hour 58 minutes

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69. Mitch Skatter - Creating the Upland Path, Starting on YouTube, and The Importance of Coaching and Mentoring.

Mitch Skatter joins the show this week to share more about his journey starting Upland Path, a new YouTube Channel aimed at sharing helpful tips and tricks for upland bird hunters. He also dives into how he got into bird hunting, what he's learning from his first dog, and why mentorship and giving back is so important to him. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by Ugly Dog Hunting Co. Shop now at UglyDogHunting.com Music used under Creative Commons -Two Step Daisy Duke by Mr. Smith is licen...

1 month ago

1 hour 31 minutes

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68. Marc Musselman & Jonny Serrano - Alclair Outdoors and Why Hearing Protection Should Be a Normal Part of Your Kit

Marc Musselman and Jonny Serrano join the show this week to talk about Alclair Outdoors and the importance of high quality hearing protection. If you do any kind of dog training or bird hunting hearing loss is an under-discussed issue. Medical research is starting to highlight the impact hearing loss has on community and brain health as one ages and it's not looking good. Marc has a goal to make going afield with hearing protection no different than going with a good pair of boots and a trust...

1 month ago

1 hour 15 minutes

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67. Roy Ames - A Dive Into The NAVHDA Gun Dog Test and a Montana Recap

Roy Ames joins the show again this week to share a bit about our recent trip to Montana, the sometimes frustrating learning curve of puppies, and take a look into the first year of NAVHDA's Gun Dog Test. Announced this January at the NAVHDA Annual Meeting, the Gun Dog Test is a revision of the Utility Prep Test with the goal of increasing member participation while still providing a benchmark test for a serviceable companion gun dog. Roy breaks down this new opportunity for NAVHDA members to ...

1 month ago

1 hour 20 minutes

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66. Waylon Lunn - Hunting the Upstate, The Art of Jump-Shooting Ducks, and Raising a Family Outdoors

Waylon Lunn joins the show this week to share his journey in bird dogs from New York City to the Upstate and now traveling across the country with his family for birds. He describes his journey searching for and developing a "purpose built bird dog". He also shares some of his keys to success for jump shooting ducks, he dives into the Northeast's famed 'pocket covers', and shares how he and his wife prioritize time outdoors hunting and fishing with their children each year. Waylon will ...

2 months ago

1 hour 26 minutes

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65. Marilyn Vetter - Priorities for The Habitat Organization, Planning for Hunting Season Ahead, and Keeping Up The Fight For The Birds.

Marilyn Vetter is the CEO and President of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. She joins the show this week to share some wins for the year as well as a handful of the many challenges ahead. Additionally, she lays out a bit about how she's planning for the hunting season ahead, having a new puppy in the house, and reminds listeners we all have a responsibility to speak up for the resource. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by Ugly Dog Hunting Co. Shop now at UglyDogHunting.com Music used...

2 months ago

1 hour 14 minutes

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64. Charles Coulter - Learning to Not Care So Much, Falling in Love With Bird Dogs, and Becoming a Professional Bird Hunting Guide.

Charles Coulter is a bird hunting guide, bird dog trainer, and a NAVHDA Senior Judge. He sits down with Mike to share his journey into bird hunting, what it's like having his passion become his profession, and how he's learned the importance of fun over caring so much. He also shares training insights, bourbon recommendations, and how he sets up his gear for guiding. This one covers many bases. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by Ugly Dog Hunting Co. Shop now at UglyDogHunting.com Mus...

3 months ago

1 hour 58 minutes

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63. Desiree Stormont - Reflections on NAVHDA Invitational Training, Mindset, and the NAVHDA Lady Gang.

Desiree Stormont joins the show for round 2 after her initial appearance on The Ugly Dog Podcast over a year ago. We recap some of our current NAVHDA Invitational training, mindset, mental hurdles and problem solving in addition to a host of other things. Des gives a first hand account of what it's like to judge Mike in the field, and shares honestly about navigating "the dip" in training for a test like the Invitational. She also shares about the NAVHDA Lady Gang and her involvement with the...

3 months ago

1 hour 10 minutes

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62. Emily Julin - From Having a Fear of Dogs to Becoming a NAHRA and NAVHDA Judge.

Emily Julin joins the show this week to share her journey from fearing dogs as a child to having a whole pack of them now. She is now both a NAVHDA and NAHRA judge and dives a bit into the testing differences in this conversation. Additionally, Emily shares the importance of finding a good club with shared values and helpful members in reaching her bird dogs potential. This episode covers a lot of bases and you're sure to enjoy it! This episode is brought to you by Ugly Dog Hunting Co. ...

3 months ago

1 hour 34 minutes

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61. Ben Brettingen - The Importance of Public Lands in Bird Hunting, Transitioning from Drahthaars to Cover Dogs and Building a Career in the Hunting Industry.

Ben Brettingen from onX Maps joins the show this week to cover the current movement in the Senate to sell public lands (speaking of, have you called your Senator yet?), and share his journey from filming hunts in college to a career in marketing in the hunting industry. He also shares how he got started in bird dogs, fell head first into drahthaars and has since transitioned into pointers and setters in cover dog trials. There are tons of gems in this episode, including onX tips and learning ...

4 months ago

1 hour 25 minutes

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60. Your Public Lands Are For Sale - Are You Really Going To Let That Happen Without Speaking Up?

Your public lands could be for sale soon if your Senator doesn't help torpedo a specific part of the budget reconciliation bill. Call them and let them know that CANNOT happen. Call: 202-224-3121 Ask for your Senator's office. Adapt this script to your voice (remember, be polite): “Hi, my name is [Your Name], and I’m from [place]. I am one of your constituents. I hunt, fish, bike, hike and explore the many public land opportunities we have here in the United States. I’m calling to...

4 months ago

34 minutes

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59. Mike Neiduski - Planning a Long Distance Bird Hunting Trip

This episode is the audio of a presentation Mike did at the 2025 NAVHDA Annual Meeting in Montana. He covers his tips and tricks to plan and execute a long distance road trip including pre-planning, checklist making, and some helpful pro-tips to keep you out of trouble when it inevitably finds you. If you have any follow up questions, feel free to reach out to Mike directly at the email mentioned in the intro, or our social media channels. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by Ugly D...

5 months ago

1 hour

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58. Tanya Caram - Her Journey With Wirehaired Vizlas and Attacking Goals Tenaciously

Tanya Caram joins the show this week to share how she fell in love with Wirehaired Vizlas, her journey to having the first VC WHV, spending extended time in Hungary, and working to develop the breed here in North America. Tanya also shares some unique insights about her journey along the way, including challenging doubters and tirelessly pursuing her goals. Tanya is an excellent trainer and a wealth of information, particularly for WHV's. Enjoy!! This episode is brought to you by Ugly D...

5 months ago

1 hour 15 minutes

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57. Matt Sather and Jason Rice - Bird Hunting and Dog Training from a Track Chair

Matt Sather and Jason Rice join the show this week to share Matt's journey into NAVHDA and hunting with a versatile dog. Jason discusses connecting Matt with the Track2Wing Project and Matt reflects honestly on how much of the world has opened up to him and his dog now that he has a track chair. These two go back and forth with ribbing and heartfelt stories of experiences hunting and training together. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by Ugly Dog Hunting Co. Shop now at UglyDogHunting.co...

5 months ago

1 hour 13 minutes

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56. Ted Wentink - The Beauty and Function of the Spinone, Walking Along in European Hunt Tests, and The Importance of Taking Things Slow

Ted Wentink joins the show this week to share his never-ending love for Spinoni Italiani. He shares candidly about his journey with dogs throughout the years, making an effort to show his dogs form and function, and his experiences attending hunt tests in Italy and England. He also dives into the importance of learning to train the dog in front of you and taking things slow sometimes instead of charging ahead. Ted is a host of knowledge and story, and this episode highlights both. Enjoy...

5 months ago

1 hour 24 minutes

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55. Ellen Neiduski - Lessons Learned On The Journey to A Well-Trained Companion

For a little something different this week Mike sits down with his mother, Ellen, on Mother's Day to discuss their family history in pets. Ellen shares her decision and commitment to having a well-trained family dog and a variety of lessons she learned along the way. She also taps into the power of working with a trainer part time to develop confidence in not only the dog, but herself as a trainer and the dividends this effort provides years later. Music used under Creative Commons -Two...

5 months ago

1 hour 21 minutes

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54. Christy Langston - Fighting Imposter Syndrome, Solo Hunting Shenanigans, and Lessons from a Failed Breeding

Christy Langston joins the show this week while Mike visited the Missouri Uplands NAVHDA chapter to judge. She shares candidly about fighting imposter syndrome, gives more great photography tips, and opens up about a recent failed breeding with one of her dogs. She also shares more about her experiences with long-distance solo hunting trips and not losing her passions while raising a family. This episode is brought to you by Ugly Dog Hunting Co. Shop now at UglyDogHunting.com. Music used unde...

6 months ago

1 hour 44 minutes

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53. Carey Killion - Marathons to Bird Dogs, Facing Failure Head On, and Building Better a Weimaraner

Carey Killion joins the show this week to share how marathons brought her to bird dogs, facing failure head on, and how she is committed to bettering the breed of Weimaraners. Carey is refreshingly honest about her pursuits, whether that be making mistakes along the way with her dogs, tips to better show dogs in field trials, and joining the board of the Weimaraner Club of America to add her knowledge and passion to bettering the sporting aspects of a breed that has taken a wayward turn over ...

6 months ago

1 hour 9 minutes