Bird Camp

Dennis Stachewicz joins me outlining his method for puppy introductions and grouse dog development. Thank you to our sponsors Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs aspenthicketgrousedogs.com Pine Hill Gun Dogs phkscllc@gmail.com Second Chance Bird dogs Field Armor fieldarmorusa.com Collar Clinic collarclinic.com Wild Card Outfitters and Guide Service wildcardoutdoors.com

Steve has been loading shells for decades and loves the shotgun sports. We had a great conversation about some of the practices we've learned over the years. Thank you to our sponsors Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs aspenthicketgrousedogs.com Pine Hill Gun Dogs phkscllc@gmail.com Second Chance Bird dogs Field Armor fieldarmorusa.com Collar Clinic collarclinic.com Wild Card Outfitters and Guide Servi...

Bruce and I could have talked for a very long time but this episode will have to suffice for now. This conversation touches on grouse trials and grouse dog traits in general. Bruce and his son operate Hi Five Kennels &Gamebirds and Grouse Ridge Guide Service at hifivekennels.com Thank you to our sponsors Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs aspenthicketgrousedogs.com Pine Hill Gun Dogs phkscllc@gmail.com...

This episode wanders all over the shotgun topic. Fit, handling, ammo selection, practice, and what's simply all in our heads. Joe owns and operates TronSpace Stockworks tronspace.com and is also a certified clays instructor. Thank you to our sponsors Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs aspenthicketgrousedogs.com Pine Hill Gun Dogs phkscllc@gmail.com Second Chance Bird dogs Field Armor fieldarmorusa.com...

SEASON 5 Is now started and I'm excited about some of the guest ideas already in the works.

This isn't your typical grouse and woodcock episode. If you have wanted to travel for hunting opportunities further abroad LandTrust may be an option to try. Nic and I highlight how his company can help you enjoy your days afield and some of the changing trends in private land access. I hope you find the conversation as thought provoking as I did. Thank you to our sponsors Aspen Thicket Grouse...

Dennis, Dave, Perry, and myself took most of a week to pursue grouse and enjoy conversation. We took a little time before departing to discuss the week and sum up a few of our thoughts. Thank you to our sponsors Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs aspenthicketgrousedogs.com Pine Hill Gun Dogs phkscllc@gmail.com Second Chance Bird dogs Field Armor fieldarmorusa.com Collar Clinic collarclinic.com

An unusual solo start to this episode and a guest joining me later on. I start by addressing the reason why we don't hunt covers at the same time and Nate reflects on some of the benefits of camp.

I found Landon on social media in a group called Michigan Grouse Camps. Having only hunted birds for 5 years, he offered a different perspective from the long years many more hunters have. Thank you to our sponsors Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs aspenthicketgrousedogs.com Pine Hill Gun Dogs phkscllc@gmail.com Second Chance Bird dogs Field Armor fieldarmorusa.com Collar Clinic collarclinic.com

Larry is the new guy at RGS in Michigan and is the forestry coordinator. We spend a lot of time on the many ways to manage a forest and then devolve into a bunch of nerd stuff. Thank you to our sponsors Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs aspenthicketgrousedogs.com Pine Hill Gun Dogs phkscllc@gmail.com Second Chance Bird dogs Field Armor fieldarmorusa.com Collar Clinic collarclinic.com

Scott owns and operates Pine Hill Gun Dogs and we just chat about what we've been doing as the season opens. I also get into a lesson filled walk around a field I had last season. Thanks to our sponsors and patrons as well. Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs aspenthicketgrousedogs.com Pine Hill Gun Dogs phkscllc@gmail.com Second Chance Bird dogs Field Armor fieldarmorusa.com Collar Clinic collarclinic....

Ryan hosts a podcast called A Break In The Action. We could easily burn 4 hours talking guns and shooting but we kept it brief this time. Thank you to our sponsors Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs aspenthicketgrousedogs.com Pine Hill Gun Dogs phkscllc@gmail.com Second Chance Bird dogs Field Armor fieldarmorusa.com Collar Clinic collarclinic.com

Kevin and I talk about running dogs in wild bird trials and the differences between hunting and trials. Of course we wander off topic a lot and simply talk dogs, birds, and a Grouse Camp event held at Alibi Hall on August 19, 2023. Thank you to our sponsors Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs aspenthicketgrousedogs.com Pine Hill Gun Dogs phkscllc@gmail.com Second Chance Bird dogs Field Armor fieldarmorusa.c...

Andy Cullen and Todd Stelzer of Whiskey River Gundogs sat down and I bounced thoughts about the weekend and dog handling off each of them. Thank you to our sponsors Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs aspenthicketgrousedogs.com Pine Hill Gun Dogs phkscllc@gmail.com Second Chance Bird dogs Field Armor fieldarmorusa.com

Andy graciously gave up some of his interaction time to record 2 parts for BirdCamp. It was a long hot weekend well spent. Thank you to our sponsors Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs aspenthicketgrousedogs.com Pine Hill Gun Dogs phkscllc@gmail.com Second Chance Bird dogs Field Armor fieldarmorusa.com

Adam is a fellow Michigan hunter and we get down to business early about what gear we like, don't use, saved up for, and will give away for free. Feel free to contact the podcast through mi.birdcamp@gmail.com on IG @birdcamppod on FB at BirdCamp

This is a wandering conversation all about food. Dave and I had trouble staying on task and it turned out just fine. Get ready for recipe ideas, cooking concepts, favorite herbs, and what not to serve royalty. Thank you to out sponsors Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs aspenthicketgrousedogs.com Pine Hill Gun Dogs phkscllc@gmail.com Second Chance Bird dogs

This episode builds on others that get you into the right cover. We pick up the conversation with what to keep in mind once you're in that prime cover. We cover 4 different styles of hunt and what makes each effective along with a few ways we cost ourselves opportunities. This episode also introduces our first 2 sponsors of the podcast. Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs and Pine Hill Gun Dogs are the...

I've known Chris a while through our home club of Great Lakes HRC. Once we were settled in, the conversation really going and we covered much of the basics of hunting uplands with a retriever. I hope you enjoy the episode and feel free to contact the podcast at mi.birdcamp@gmail.com or on FaceBook BirdCamp or Instagram @BirdCampPod

Glen and I started out with the birds and a update about recent RGS activity here in the Great Lakes region. We talked a bit about a couple of upland literature men that have recently passed away and then fell down the book loving rabbit hole. It was a pleasure to have him in the study.

Channing and I talk about the family's camp and history around Wills Gun Shop in the N.E. lower peninsula of Michigan and dig into some of the gunsmith trade as well. As always please Like, Share, Rate, Review, and tell a friend about BirdCamp. Contact the podcast through these platforms: Mi. BirdCamp@gmail.com BirdCampPod on Instagram BIrdCamp in FB Consider supporting the podcast on Patreon...

Joel and I talk about the opportunities in New Jersey where he resides and a lot about bird guns. Enjoy the episode. Feedback is appreciated at Mi. BirdCamp@gmail.com or on FB at BirdCamp or lastly on IG @BirdCampPod Also consider becoming a Patreon supporter as I begin upgrade shopping for microphones. https://www.patreon.com/BirdCamp

Recorded March 14th at Haymarsh Hunt Club at the end of a weekend of fundraising to renovate and expand the kennels at Second Chance Bird Dogs. Mike Mapes, sponsor Jeff from Field Armor, and handlers join me for a poorly recorded round table in the clubhouse. Contact for 2nd Chance is: https://www.facebook.com/people/Second-Chance-Bird-Dogs/100083535378327/ https://www.instagram.com/second_chance_...

Gerry and I finally were able to connect and chat about his dogs and where the breed has taken him.   Thank you for listening and consider supporting the podcast through Patreon at patreon.com/BirdCamp 

Another Michigan native encouraging participation in many aspects of the outdoors.