Joe Schwenke

Bird Camp

Sports EN ↓ 150 episodes

Upland Bird Hunting in Michigan focusing on Ruffed Grouse and woodcock. The goal of this podcast is to have a conversation that is genuine and relevant while having the feeling of sitting around the campfire or dinner table. The conversations drift and detour as every conversation should. Habitat, methods, bird dogs, the past and future of hunting are some of the many topics found in camp conversations. You're invited to pull up a chair and join the BirdCamp conversation.

Author

Joe Schwenke

Category

Sports

Podcast website

birdcamp.net

Latest episode

May 31, 2026

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Episodes

S2,E16 Ben Brettingen OnX Maps 11.08.2021

We talk about some preseason work, season plans and a few funny stories. We then interview Ben Brettingen of OnX Maps.

S2,E15 Give it away, give it away, give it away now!! 29.07.2021

No guest this episode but just talking hunting, gear, trucks, and give aways.

S2, E14 DVM Hank Clemmons talks off season Dog Care and Preparedness 30.06.2021

Interview with noted Vet and writer Dr. Hank Clemmons.  Topic include getting you and your Gun Dog ready for the season by Preparing now.

S2, E13 Glen Blackwood of Michigan RGS 25.06.2021

Interview with Glen Blackwood of Michigan Ruffed Grouse Society.

S2, E12 Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs 17.06.2021

Dennis Stachewicz highlights Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs offering GSP training, pups, and guide services in the Central UP of Michigan.

S2, E11 Booze, Books and Turkey 04.06.2021

Interview with Geoff Roznak of RGS in Wisconsin, a conversation with Tom Carney the outdoor writer and a first Turkey Story from Brandon Dixon. 

S2, E10 Meemo's Farm Grouse Workshop 04.05.2021

Our Guest Tracey Leiske talks Bird Dog training and Events at Meemo's Farm in Evart, Michigan.

S2, E9 The Stock Doctor 13.04.2021

A first bird story and The Stock Doctor Dennis Smith

S2, E8 The Duchess of Cambridge 01.04.2021

This is a Special Episode recorded on April 1st, 2021.  We updated the latest on Upland Hunting News and had a very special guest on the Podcast Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge.

S2, E7 Upland Almanac 25.03.2021

Interview with John Gosselin of Upland Almanac and an Update from Joe Swanky on Michigan Upland Experience.

S2, E6 Irish Hunting 12.03.2021

We cover the Upland Hunting News in MI and interview Wayne Carberry who has Awesome You Tube Videos at Wayne's Outdoor Pursuits.

S2, E5 Nick Green MUCC & OnX Subscription Winner 24.02.2021

Gun Review of a Single Shot 12 GA New England Gun, Interview with Nick Green of the MUCC and lastly the drawing for the OnX Map Elite Subscription Contest.

S2, E4 Nobody talks about Gun Club 20.02.2021

Interview with Montana Hunter and Dog Breeder/Trainer Bridget Nielsen.  New Gun of the  month Segment. 

S2, E3 Knife Giveaway, Paint River Llewellin and BBQ 02.02.2021

Kyle Warren of Paint River Llewellin and Ron McNeal of Big Smoque BBQ

S2, E2 Oklahoma Hunting, Dr Tom and Michigan Upland Experience. 24.01.2021

New hunting/trapping opportunities in Oklahoma, Dr. Tom talks about his first RG and Joe Swanky talks about The Michigan Upland Experience.

S2, E1 Ammo Shortage and Michigan Pheasant Stamp 06.01.2021

Guest Todd Fox talks about the new Michigan Pheasant Stamp and Nationwide Ammo shortage. The brothers welcome longtime friend and upland hunter Scott Dusang to the show.

S1, E9 Christmas Special 22.12.2020

Christmas dinner recipes, Christmas tree hunting story, grouse hunter wishlist. The Christmas Story.

S1, E8 December Hunt 10.12.2020

The brothers hunt in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan during December. Trappers, Trash, Survey Monuments and Relocation of Bird Camp.

S1, E7 Bird Biology and New Shell Tech 05.11.2020

Al Stewart of MI DNR explains Bird Biology and Life Cycle. Lee Kjos of Boss Shot Shells explains their advancement in shotgun shell technology.

S1, E6 Bird Camp Recap 21.10.2020

A recap of our time hunting Grouse and Woodcock in Northern Michigan.

S1, E5 Doggy 1st Aid, Shot & Choke Choice, Biologist Perspective Eastern UP. Dates to Know. 02.10.2020

A brief discussion on what to carry in your Dog’s First Aid Kit, A thorough discussion on Shot Size selection, Ammo and Choke Tubes with Weapon Expert Todd Fox. A discussion with Dave Jentoft a wildlife Biologist in the Eastern UP. Lastly covering hunting dates and bag limits.

S1, E4 Opening Day 2020 23.09.2020

On location Opening Day Ruffed Grouse 2020. Also Stormy Kromer.

S1, E3 Hunting clothes, Pickford the Sharp Grouse Epicenter of MI and Maps. 08.09.2020

Interviews with Brett Pike of Pyke Gear, Tom Ball of Wilderness Treasures in Pickford, MI. Ann Jandernoa of Scout-N-Hunt Maps and Northwind English Setters.

S1, E2 Season Forecast 01.09.2020

An interview with DNR Biologist Christie Sitar on the upcoming season. A discussion on hunting knives with Jim from Bark River Knives. First Trip and Fall Story.

S1, E1 Intro 22.08.2020

Introduction of the new Bird Camp Podcast and its hosts.

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