Setter Tales Podcast

Our guest Matthew Puckett shares the story of having his trailer with dogs stolen in New Mexico and answers questions live. Share in lessons learned and the story that brought the gun dog community together! InstagramSupport the show Please be sure to subscribe and leave a review. It helps the show! Also, let us know what you think in the comments. If you have future show ideas we'd love to h...

Join us as we learn more about the Gordon Setter and what its like to hunt multiple species of upland birds in the Snake River Valley of Idaho. Tom Loy has had a passion for his Gordon Setters since getting his first one in 1989. Tom gives us some insight into the challenges of pursuing his upland favorite, the Hungarian Partridge. WebsiteFacebookYouTubeSupport the show Please be sure to subscribe...

This week we discuss the fine work being done for veterans by the Heroes Hunting Foundation with Sgt Patrick Perkins. HHF, a 501(c)(3) non profit, gets formerly deployed veterans out into the field to hunt as a form of therapy. Traveling around the country HHF covers all expenses for selected veterans while seeking the best outdoor experience in various types of hunting disciplines. Website Facebo...

We had a great time speaking with our old friend, Greg Pierce from Great Falls, Montana. While researching English setters for a possible new pup a few years ago, Greg discovered our Setter Tales video series and he knew right away that his new hunting companion would be a blue belton English setter like Sweet Lou. Today Greg hunts with his blue belton setter, Jackson and his newest setter, Lou, o...

Tune in as we explore the things to know when participating in AKC Hunt tests with Perry Dlugie, President of the German Shorthair Pointer Club of Illinois. Perry has been involved in helping his organization host hunt tests for over 16 years at the Des Plaines State Fish and Wildlife Area training grounds outside Jolliet, Illinois. Hunt test title requirements, common mistakes to avoid as a handl...

Greg Heidebrink is a graduate of Iowa State University with a BS in Forest Management. He has worked as a private consulting forester and for the last 22 years as a district forester with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. One of his favorite things to do is work with private landowners on their forest lands. He says it is fun watching them get excited about forestry! Greg also has the oppo...

We speak with Dr. Ryan Steen, DVM about all things canine health. Be sure to bring your burning questions for this orthopedic specialist with Frey Pet Hospital in Cedar Rapids, IA.WebsiteFacebookSupport the show Please be sure to subscribe and leave a review. It helps the show! Also, let us know what you think in the comments. If you have future show ideas we'd love to hear them. Setter Tales...

Wade speaks with Chuy Garcia, Owner of Cash Setters in Southeast Iowa. Chuy is a trainer and breeder of Llewellin Setters and gets into the finer details of growing up with gundogs, teaching his sons the craft, and his favorite memories of his dogs. Support the show Please be sure to subscribe and leave a review. It helps the show! Also, let us know what you think in the comments. If you have futu...

Grouse hunting in Ohio and how Scottie Leach hopes to recruit a whole new generation of upland hunters through his project: R3 Upland, his experience with the Ruffed Grouse Society, Pheasants Forever, and his favorite story about his Brittany hunting dog. Support the show Please be sure to subscribe and leave a review. It helps the show! Also, let us know what you think in the comments. If you hav...

This week we sit down in the studio with Bryan Camper: Owner, Head Trainer for Swift Rock Kennel to talk shop about raising gundogs, the differences in training various breeds., and handling up to fifty dogs at a time! Website: https://swiftrockkennel.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063676297022 Send us Fan Mail Support the show   Please be sure to subscribe, it's fre...

Hunting in Florida can sometimes find you crossing paths with things that can hunt you back! Wade and Tomas speak with author, Founder of Marshdoodle, and Florida hunter, Scott Lindars about his time in the outdoors chasing the speedy Snipe. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marshdoodle/ Send us Fan Mail Support the show   Please be sure to subscribe, it's free! If you can, leave a review....

We are joined for an update live from the prairies of North Dakota by Bret Ingram & Coach in this episode of OPEN FIELDS! -------------------------------------------------------- Setter Tales Podcast is a proud member of the ORN Network https://www.orncreative.com/ Send us Fan Mail Support the show   Please be sure to subscribe, it's free! If you can, leave a review. It goes a long way to...

Bret Ingram was born in Mobile, AL. Never hunted in his youth, but started watching upland programming like Setter Tales and Hunting with Hank. He became hooked on English Setters, so began his passion for upland three years later. These days he can be found running fields with his two year old pup, Topa. Send us Fan Mail Support the show   Please be sure to subscribe, it's free! If you can,...

After a career working with John Deere and owning his own generator company, William Dedic retired. These days, his interest is in helping folks through a non-profit called Iowa Drone Search and Rescue, Inc. Utilizing thermal cameras, Bill dives into the many benefits drones can provide for the outdoors, including rescuing animals. Current Director of Iowa Drone Search and Rescue Inc. a new non pr...

Tomas and Wade discuss the finer points of dog breeding along with answering some viewer mail in this episode of OPEN FIELDS on the Setter Tales Podcast Send us Fan Mail Support the show   Please be sure to subscribe, it's free! If you can, leave a review. It goes a long way toward helping the show! Also, let us know what you think in the comments. If you have future show ideas we'd love...

Growing up hunting and fishing in small town Mississippi and a love for sports led Matt to a storied trip to the Major Leagues. When his professional baseball career ended he returned to his outdoor roots and today hosts and produces, Major League Bowhunter. Along the way Matt discovered upland bird hunting and experienced the life style impact of a special gun dog, Birdie. Website: https://www.ma...

Join us as we highlight the upland history of one of Iowa’s great dog trainers, Kelly Bryan. Kelly shares some wonderful stories of great dogs and great trainers from the past and his continuing efforts to promote upland hunting through his work with the Hawkeye chapter of the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association at Big Springs Shooting Complex. Website: https://www.iowahawkeyenavhda.o...

Setter Tales Podcast Ep 43: Nick Adair - Trainer, Host - Gun Dog It YourselfWe are LIVE with our guest Nick Adair, host of Gun Dog It Yourself Podcast to speak about raising a good field companion, stories from the field, and this whole crazy podcast quest about our beloved hounds! WebsiteFacebookInstagramYoutubeKinetic Performance Dog Food Kinetic offers a full line of premium dry dog food specia...

This week we had a chance to spend some time discussing English Setters with our good friend, Todd Ettleman. As a life long upland hunter that grew up in western Iowa Todd put his bird hunting on hold as he pursued his career and raised a family in eastern Iowa. A chance client invitation to participate in the Aiming for a Cure celebrity bird hunt reignited his love of upland hunting and gun dogs....

Tomas sits down with special guest Jason Patty: Owner of Skyview Setters in Kansas. They discuss traits, tips for newcomers in the breeding program, past hunts, and memories in the field! WebsiteFacebookSupport the show Please be sure to subscribe and leave a review. It helps the show! Also, let us know what you think in the comments. If you have future show ideas we'd love to hear them. Sett...

We take more viewer questions on this rendition of Points of View! Please be sure to subscribe to the channel. It's free and helps the show! Support the show Please be sure to subscribe and leave a review. It helps the show! Also, let us know what you think in the comments. If you have future show ideas we'd love to hear them. Setter Tales Podcast Links Website YouTube Facebook Instagram...

Join us as we spend some time with Keng Yang, an upland hunter from Minnesota. Yang’s interest in bird hunting is driven by his love of spending time with his family and a special dog, Kaiya. Looking to share his passion for the outdoors Yang began providing mentoring opportunities for anyone seeking to experience bird hunting for the first time. TiktokInstagramFacebookWebsiteSupport the show Plea...

As a former Marine & law enforcement veteran, Edger Castillo sought the solace that the outdoors and upland hunting provided. Traveling to numerous areas of the country while pursuing different species of upland birds has long been his favorite thing to do. Join us as Edger describes his lifelong passion for hunting upland birds and how he now shares his adventures as an author with the many r...

The first episode of our new segment: Points of View (Like a Setter points birds, get it?) Hosts Wade and Tomas take viewer mail with questions about training, stories from the field, gear and more! If you have a question for us or one of our regular guests, drop us a line at: SetterTales@Protonmail.com with the subject line "Points of View"Take somebody hunting! Support the show Please...

We are joined by Brian Maze, host of The Amaazen Outdoors Podcast discusses leaving the corporate world to pursue his enjoyment of all things outdoors. From Minnesota, Brian works as a professional outdoor guide and tells us how the support of his family and a special gun dog, Rebel, have allowed him to pursue his dream job. Websites:The Amaazen Outdoors Podcast & Book a Guided HuntWisconsin S...