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Robert Ecker is InCamp on Upland Brief this week to talk bird dog training, competition, and preparing dogs for hunting season. Recorded at the Northern Michigan Cover Dog Championship, Robert shares his experience with champion dogs and discusses how weather conditions affect scenting and performance. We get into conditioning, training with pigeons and chuckers, differences between pointers and setters, and transitioning dogs from competition to hunting. Robert also shares stories about some of the standout dogs he’s worked with, including Buck of Piney Woods. Takeaways: How weather affects scenting and dog performance.Conditioning dogs for the upcoming season.Training with pigeons and chuckers.Preparing dogs for early-season hunts.Lessons learned from competing with champion cover dogs. Guest Links: https://www.instagram.com/kennelmidnight/ https://midnightkennel.com/ Partners and Affiliates: ⁠⁠⁠Dead On Display⁠ ⁠Birddog Custom Wood Work⁠ ⁠⁠J. Miller Custom Calls⁠ ⁠Wilderness Athlete⁠

Mitchell Shirk is on Whitetail Brief this week to talk whitetails, the October lull, and how to make the most of this time of year. We get into scouting, choosing stand locations, and how wind and thermals factor into where and when you hunt. We also discuss why the October lull can be misunderstood and how hunters can take advantage of the opportunities this time of year offers. Takeaways: -How to approach the October lull and find opportunities to kill a buck. -Scouting and choosing the right stand locations. -Using wind and thermals to your advantage. -Adjusting your approach as hunting pressure increases. Guest Links: https://www.instagram.com/pennsylvaniawoodsmanpodcast/ https://sportsmensempire.com/network/pennsylvania-woodsman Partners and Affiliates: ⁠⁠⁠Dead On Display⁠ ⁠Birddog Custom Wood Work⁠ ⁠⁠J. Miller Custom Calls⁠ ⁠Wilderness Athlete⁠

Pete Six is InCamp this week to talk Pennsylvania deer hunting, making time to hunt, and why the last half of October is such a special time to be in the woods. Pete and I talk DMAP tags, hunting opportunities across Pennsylvania, balancing work with hunting, and the temptation to travel to other states. But a lot of the conversation comes back to the simple draw of being in the Pennsylvania woods during October and making the most of the time you have. Takeaways:     ●    Why late October is such a special time to hunt     ●    Pennsylvania deer hunting and D-map tags     ●    Balancing work and time in the woods     ●    Hunting close to home versus traveling to other states     ●    Making the most of October in the Pennsylvania wood Guest Links: https://www.instagram.com/petesixhunt/ Partners and Affiliates: ⁠⁠https://www.deadondisplay.com/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/birddogcustomwoodwork/⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.jmillercustomcalls.com/⁠ Wilderness Athlete: https://alnk.to/9IiiTco

InCamp on Upland Brief this week I'm joined by Jed Hamberger and Garrett Baker to talk bird hunting in North Dakota. They get into scouting, reading the land, and finding birds by paying attention to grass thickness, grazing patterns, and other sign. They also share lessons from the trip, strategies for finding birds, and how their dogs are coming along in the field. For those of you about to travel for pheasants, sounds like you're about to have some great hunting! Takeaways: What to look for when scouting bird habitatE-scouting tips to narrow down good areasReading grass and other sign to find birdsLessons learned hunting North Dakota with bird dogs Guest Links: ⁠Grouse Brook Kennel on YouTube⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/grousebrookkennel/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thebirddoginn/ Partners and Affiliates: ⁠⁠⁠Dead On Display⁠ ⁠Birddog Custom Wood Work⁠ ⁠⁠J. Miller Custom Calls⁠ ⁠Wilderness Athlete⁠

Jarred Yalsovec is back InCamp on Whitetail Brief to break down a buck he harvested just two days into Pennsylvania’s deer season. After learning the property, adjusting strategies, and paying attention to deer movement, Jarred put those lessons to work early in the season. We get into the role of acorns this year, how changing weather and wind conditions are influencing movement, and why being willing to adjust can make all the difference. Jarred also talks about encountering a familiar buck from their trail cameras and the decisions that helped turn an opportunity into a successful hunt. Takeaways: Finding the right hunting locations based on acorns, food sources, and deer movementAdjusting your strategy to changing weather and wind conditionsLessons learned from a year of hunting the same propertyPutting trail camera intel to use when an opportunity comes togetherBalancing deer season with family life as a new dad Guest Links: https://www.instagram.com/jyals/ Partners and Affiliates: ⁠⁠⁠Dead On Display⁠ ⁠Birddog Custom Wood Work⁠ ⁠⁠J. Miller Custom Calls⁠ ⁠Wilderness Athlete⁠

Nick Larson from the Bird Shot Podcast is InCamp this week to talk upland hunting, bird dogs, and how he got hooked on chasing birds. Nick grew up in Duluth, Minnesota, hunting with his family and chasing grouse. We get into some of those early hunts, what got him hooked, and how that turned into the Bird Shot Podcast. We also talk about bird dogs, training in the summer, preparing for the season, and adjusting when the conditions aren’t exactly what you hoped for. Nick has spent a lot of time chasing upland birds, and he shares some of the things he’s learned along the way, along with a few good hunting stories. Takeaways: Nick’s path into upland huntingGrowing up chasing grouse in MinnesotaTraining bird dogs and getting them ready for the seasonHow weather and conditions can change a huntWhat Nick has learned from years in the fieldSome of his favorite and most memorable hunts Guest Links: ⁠BirdShot Podcast⁠ ⁠BirdShot ON YouTube⁠ ⁠Upland Gun Company⁠ Partners and Affiliates: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dead On Display⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Birddog Custom Wood Work⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠J. Miller Custom Calls⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Wilderness Athlete⁠

Travis Frank is on the Upland Brief this week after getting back from Alaska. We talk about his trip, but the conversation goes well beyond that. Travis breaks down how he gets his dog Daisy ready for the season, how he breaks his own hunting season apart, and what he’s looking forward to as the year gets going. We also spend a lot of time talking grouse and the outlook for upland hunting this season. Takeaways: -What Travis brought home from his Alaska trip -How he prepares Daisy for another hunting season -How Travis breaks his season into different parts -His outlook for grouse hunting this year -What he’s looking forward to in the upland season Guest Links: https://www.theflush.tv/ https://www.instagram.com/travis_t_frank/?hl=en Partners and Affiliates: ⁠⁠https://www.deadondisplay.com/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/birddogcustomwoodwork/⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.jmillercustomcalls.com/⁠ Wilderness Athlete: https://alnk.to/9IiiTco

Alex Grosso is InCamp this week for a Whitetail Brief focused on the October lull—and why it might be more about the hunter’s mindset than the deer disappearing. We talk about hunting the shift from early season into October, with a focus on finding the right food and cover, understanding how deer are using them, and staying mentally locked in when the action slows down. Takeaways: ● Is the October lull real? ● Why food still matters in October ● Finding the cover bucks are using ● How deer behavior changes as October progresses ● The importance of adapting instead of waiting for the rut ● Mentality needed to stay hunting when things get slow

Lane Housner is InCamp this week to talk about how he went from not growing up hunting to becoming a seriously successful bowhunter. Lane got into hunting through a friend, made the jump from rifle hunting to bowhunting, and learned a lot through trial and error. Last season, he tagged seven bucks and a stag. We talk about how he learned to scout, understand deer behavior, use trail cameras, and put himself in better positions to kill deer. We also get into the hunters and content that helped him along the way and what he’s still working to improve. Takeaways: Learning to hunt without growing up in a hunting familyMaking the jump to bowhuntingScouting and understanding deer behaviorUsing trail cameras effectivelyLearning from other huntersHow Lane continues to improve his craft Guest Links: https://www.instagram.com/lanehousner/ https://www.youtube.com/c/InThePresence Partners and Affiliates: ⁠⁠⁠Dead On Display⁠ ⁠Birddog Custom Wood Work⁠ ⁠⁠J. Miller Custom Calls⁠ ⁠Wilderness Athlete⁠

Jed Hamberger is getting ready for the New York grouse opener, and we talk about what he’s expecting once the season gets underway. We get into early-season grouse, the first woodcock flights, how weather can affect bird movement, and where Jed is looking for birds. We also talk about helping train a new bird dog and getting a young dog ready for the season. Takeaways: Getting ready for the New York grouse openerEarly woodcock flights and bird movementHow weather affects grouse and woodcockFinding birds as conditions changeHelping train a new bird dog Guest Links: ⁠Grouse Brook Kennel on YouTube⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/grousebrookkennel/⁠ ⁠https://www.grousebrookkennel.com/⁠ Partners and Affiliates: ⁠⁠⁠Dead On Display⁠ ⁠Birddog Custom Wood Work⁠ ⁠⁠J. Miller Custom Calls⁠ ⁠Wilderness Athlete⁠

Ryan Martin is InCamp this week for a Whitetail Brief as we get ready for Pennsylvania’s bow season. We’re only two days out, so we talk about what we’re seeing and what we’re looking for those first few sits.We get into early-season food sources, public vs. private ground, weather, trail cameras, and where we think does will be. We also talk about hunting does early while keeping an eye on the bucks you’re hoping to find later in the season.A lot of this comes down to having a plan, but also being willing to change it once you’re actually in the woods.Takeaways: -What we’re looking for heading into opening day -How food sources can dictate early-season movement -Public vs. private land strategies -Hunting does while keeping tabs on bucks -How weather can change your plan

Josh Phillips is InCamp this week to talk traditional archery, urban whitetails, and the woodsmanship that goes into hunting deer in overlooked places. We get into what hunting different environments has taught Josh about reading deer, the unique challenges of urban whitetails, and the importance of understanding deer behavior. Josh also shares his transition from a compound bow to traditional archery, the misses along the way, and what it took to finally kill a deer with a trad bow. Takeaways: -Reading deer behavior in urban environments -Lessons from hunting different landscapes -The mental side of traditional archery -Adapting your approach to pressured whitetails -Why woodsmanship still matters Guest Links: https://www.instagram.com/jphillips_outdoors/ Partners and Affiliates: ⁠⁠⁠Dead On Display⁠ ⁠Birddog Custom Wood Work⁠ ⁠⁠J. Miller Custom Calls⁠ ⁠Wilderness Athlete⁠

Dillon Hobbs joins InCamp for an Upland Brief on wirehaired pointing Griffons and chukar hunting. Dillon talks about what he likes about the breed, their hunting ability, prey drive, range, and the traits that make Griffons such versatile bird dogs. With Wyoming chukar season opening, we also get into hunting chukar in tough country, finding birds, and getting a dog ready for the season. Guest Links: https://www.instagram.com/platterivergundogs/ Partners and Affiliates: ⁠⁠⁠Dead On Display⁠ ⁠Birddog Custom Wood Work⁠ ⁠⁠J. Miller Custom Calls⁠ ⁠Wilderness Athlete⁠

Clint Dittmar is InCamp this week on Whitetail Brief to talk Pennsylvania bowhunting, early-season deer movement, and how he’s approaching the opener. For Clint, it’s all about the thrill of getting close. Close enough to close the distance with a bow. We talk about scouting, trail cameras, deer movement, food sources, and what he’s looking for before he climbs into a tree. Listen in for actionable strategies on: How Clint uses trail cameras and preseason scouting to understand deer movementWhat to do when white oaks aren’t producing like you expectedHow he’s approaching the Pennsylvania openerWhen he’ll take a doe and when he’s holding out for a buckHow weather and changing food sources can change a huntWhy early-season deer hunting is all about being adaptable Follow and subscribe to Whitetail Brief wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode! Guest Links: https://www.instagram.com/cjd_montco/ https://www.instagram.com/phillyburbsbowhunters/ Partners and Affiliates: ⁠⁠⁠Dead On Display⁠ ⁠Birddog Custom Wood Work⁠ ⁠⁠J. Miller Custom Calls⁠ ⁠Wilderness Athlete⁠

Steve Notabart is InCamp this week to talk deer hunting, bowhunting, bird dogs, and getting ready for another season in Pennsylvania. Steve and I are talking upcoming deer season, lessons from past hunts, and how experience can change the way you handle opportunities in the woods. We get into staying composed when things finally come together, and a few hunts and buck encounters that still stick with us. We also talk bird dogs towards the end, the confidence Steve built last season, and why hunting is about a lot more than just filling tags. Takeaways: • Getting mentally prepared for deer and bow season • Staying composed when a shot opportunity happens • Lessons learned from missed deer and past hunts • Buck encounters we’ll never forget • Hunting with bird dogs and building confidence • Enjoying the hunt instead of getting caught up in the  Guest Links: https://www.instagram.com/stevenotebaert/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/birddogcustomwoodwork/ Partners and Affiliates: ⁠⁠⁠Dead On Display⁠ ⁠Birddog Custom Wood Work⁠ ⁠⁠J. Miller Custom Calls⁠ ⁠Wilderness Athlete⁠