All American Wingshooting Podcast

Y'all, join us for a laid-back chat with Claire Richards from Dream Ranch in Guntersville, Alabama. Claire gives us the lowdown on the exciting changes at their lodge, including a brand new pool and a five-stand. Dream Ranch is a top-notch hunting preserve offering quail, pheasant, whitetail, and dove hunting. Claire and her husband Kyle took a big leap to chase their dream of living the hunting l...

Denise Welker, an active member of SCI, discusses her passion for celebrating women in the hunting lifestyle. She shares how she got started in hunting and why she believes it's important to embrace and support women hunters in all aspects of the activity. Denise and Anna V discuss the Women Go Hunting event at the SCI convention, the growth of the community, and the various ways women can get inv...

In this episode of the All American Wingshooting Podcast, join us as we dive into another chat with Lee Howard from Mossy Pond. Lee brings us the latest updates from both lodges, shares insights into this year's successful pheasant and chukar hunts, and reveals which Mossy Pond dogs have become favorites among hunters. Plus, we tackle first aid essentials for dogs in the field, from handling punct...

In this episode of the All American Wing Shooting Podcast, Anna V and Richard Kennedy talk about why it's great to get involved with your local Safari Club International (SCI) chapter. They discuss how SCI works to protect hunters' rights and the environment, clearing up the misunderstanding that SCI only focuses on big game hunting in Africa. They also highlight SCI's support for wing shooting an...

Join Anna V on the All American Winged Shooting Podcast as she chats with Matt Dubnik, a dedicated volunteer and national board member at Ducks Unlimited. They share their experiences with Ducks Unlimited, discussing the importance of community and mentorship in the world of hunting and conservation. They also talk about the impact of involving young people and building leadership within organizat...

Exploring the Outdoors: Hands-on Perspectives from Brett Amundson Join Anna V and Brett Amundson from Sporting Journal Radio on a journey through everything outdoors - from industry news and nature's unpredictableness to the importance of tradition and sustainability in the hunting community. With stories about hunting, and a shared passion for conservation, this episode is rich in experiences and...

In this episode, Anna V and Mark McConnell discuss the importance of dogs in upland hunting and the joy they bring to the field. They also explore the challenges of balancing work and hunting, as well as the emotional connection between humans and dogs. Mark shares his experiences in Wisconsin and the unique culture of upland hunting in the state. They also discuss the importance of habitat conser...

She dives straight in giving advice for all parents raising a kiddo that loves the outdoors! Chloe graduated from Auburn with a degree in Wildlife Enterprise Management. She gives Auburn and the doors they opened all the credit for preparing her for a full time position creating a hunting program from the ground up. She also hits on all the organizations, in the outdoors, that have supported and e...

Join Anna V & Lee Howard with Mossy Pond Retrievers, as they dive into the world of wing shooting and dog training. Anna V shares her duck call woes, and Lee Howard chats about the importance of HRC gun safety & about getting Southern gals and young'uns into HRC handling. Anna spills the tea on her latest adventure, "Women Of Wing Shooting."!! Alongside, Banded, Anna will host webinars. Gi...

When you think about an outfitter carrying on tradition, usually stories from the Civil War don’t come to mind. However, Jesse with Conasauga Outfitters not only keeps quail hunting in the Georgia pines a family legacy, but he also is a steward of property that tells a story all on its own. He encompasses the definition of southern hospitality for all to have a unique experience when visiting his...

This episode highlights the treasured lands managed by ranchers and farmers across the nation! There’s a large overlap between hunters and the ag world and Nic has created a niche to support both. LandTrust is essentially a platform for booking diy hunting trips like air bnb. As a promoter of hunting private land, Nic discusses all the reasons to consider booking hunts through LandTrust and a long...

Who doesn’t stop to take in every detail of imagery posted by Honey Brake?! Buzz Hayes has made a name in waterfowl and throughout hunting magazines with his storybook photos. His iconic style sets him apart showcasing rock star dogs to secret duck holes. He’s a man that just loves his job, telling stories and the outdoors. Because of Buzz, special moments are captured to carry on the tradition of...

Sarah is 3rd generation at Randolph, the parent company for RE Ranger. She is now committed to sharing the benefits of proper eyewear in the field and on the course. Not only do we wear glasses for protection, but the technology of Ranger actually helps us see more clearly, brings us in focus faster and helps with depth perception. YES, Ranger can help increase your score! Sarah breaks it all down...

Shannon grew up in a trailblazing family in the outdoors industry. Through working with her dad, she wore many hats along the way. Little did she know that gun dogs would become not just her job, but her life! She has created what I like to call the Olympic Games for the retriever, the SRS. The best of the best compete in the Super Retriever Series. Hear her story of pushing the limits to showcase...

You might have seen the Pepi’s at a trade show displaying their taxidermy or maybe even booked a hunt with Micheal himself. In this episode he shares about being an Italian family from New York City with a deep-rooted devotion for taxidermy and upland hunting. There’s no question that the love of the bird dog brings people together from all different backgrounds. How blessed we are to share this p...

Born and raised in Idaho, Andy caught the bug for the upland lifestyle. He and his brothers have hunted all over the state with generations of dogs. With his knack for writing, you might find Andy’s tales in multiple upland publications. Durning Covid, Andy took his memories and lessons learned and put them in a book, Idaho Ruffed Grouse Hunting. With the success of this book, he wrote a sequel, I...

Bryan Horn is one of the most passionate people in the industry. His enthusiasm for hunting, tradition, faith, family and America is contagious! In this episode, he talks about how Over Under was founded on his dream and his wife’s savings! If you’ve ever worn Over Under shirts or their waxed cotton jacket, I know you are a lifetime fan. Don’t miss these stories from behind the scenes and and the...

Join us as Rob breaks down what goes into custom shotguns and why they bring an advantage in the field. Rob is THE expert in the industry. He is full of practical knowledge, understands the variables to maximize your potential and has endless creativity. If you’ve ever wanted a one-of-a-kind gun, this is your episode! robrobertsgunworks.com

Pete catches me up on everything going on with Dogtra. He gives great insight, from behind the scenes, how they plan new products and what they take into consideration designing our favorite systems. I’ve been a loyal Dogtra user for about 5 years now. After this episode, you’ll know why.

Brad gets into “where it all started”. Believe it or not, his first hunting dogs were shorthairs! Brad shares all about Mossy Pond and how they have grown. Hosting duck and quail hunts and a full clay course, his lodge is a destination. From the ideal dog to dog games, we hit all.

Patricia Kyzar is a fundraising genius for the uplands. As a Lifetime Member of Quail Forever, Patrica is dedicated to the traditions we love so much. Full of passion, she brings the fun to every event. She is the girlfriend that everyone wants to have. Patricia is constantly hosting opportunities to get women in the outdoors. She chairs the largest ladies shooting group in Texas, Texas Women on t...

Stephen shares updated news from the UK. He explains the process of owning a shotgun in the UK and the issues with permits. If you’re looking for a collectible, now may be the time to contact Stephen. We also get into switching techniques from sporting clays to Wingshooting and break down my mount. As always, Stephen includes his usual history lessons all throughout this episode. This is one any s...

Grace is making waves in the shooting and hunting world placing an emphasis on hearing protection. She received her doctorate in Audiology and worked in the medical field for years before realizing the outdoors was in need of education. Grace attends shooting tournaments and hunting events pairing the best products on the market to your needs. She and her team offer custom fittings all over the co...

Whitney is wife to Josh Miller, dog trainer at Riverstone Kennels in Wisconsin. Whitney talks about her role with the family business, raising litters and kiddos and how she got into hunting.

As a pro dog trainer and German Shorthair Pointer breeder, Kaj has created a community of amazing people with some of the most talented dogs. He is known for helping people getting just started in upland world including me. Located in Kansas, he has grown up hunting and working on the family farm raising cattle. He is rocking the scoreboards in field trialling and has been bitten by the horse bug....