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On Episode 55 of Bird Camp Radio, Brian O’Connor joins the show to talk about his lifelong passion for upland hunting, the Drentsche Patrijshond, and helping grow the breed in North America. Alongside his wife Jenna, Brian operates Two Gun Kennels, breeds and hunts Drents, and has played a major role in building the North American Drent population. From dog sports and breed development to guiding Arizona quail hunts, Brian shares the experiences and dedication behind a life spent chasing birds and building better bird dogs. Two Gun Kennels Website Traveling with bird dogs? Check out PetCommute, a platform that connects dog owners with trusted pet transporters! Use our referral link below to support Bird Camp Radio, and make sure to mention "Bird Camp" for 10% off your free quote!   http://petcommute.com/birdcamp Ready for the adventure of a lifetime?  If you've ever dreamed of chasing wild birds in a new destination, contact me directly on any of our Bird Camp Radio platforms, and I’ll personally help you find and book the Worldwide Wingshooter hunt that best fits your goals, budget, and bucket list!   Facebook Instagram

In Episode 54 of Bird Camp Radio, David DiLello joins us to share stories from 45 years in the field, 15 years as a professional guide, and a lifetime devoted to hunting, fly fishing, and sporting history. From chasing Sandhill Cranes to Woodcock, introducing young hunters to the outdoors, and collecting sporting literature for four decades, David has seen and preserved a remarkable piece of the sporting tradition. We talk hunting, conservation, and the people and experiences that have shaped a lifetime outdoors. This is an episode for anyone who appreciates the history, heritage, and traditions of the sporting life. Traveling with bird dogs? Check out PetCommute, a platform that connects dog owners with trusted pet transporters! Use our referral link below to support Bird Camp Radio, and make sure to mention "Bird Camp" for 10% off your free quote!   http://petcommute.com/birdcamp Ready for the adventure of a lifetime?  If you've ever dreamed of chasing wild birds in a new destination, contact me directly on any of our Bird Camp Radio platforms, and I’ll personally help you find and book the Worldwide Wingshooter hunt that best fits your goals, budget, and bucket list!   Facebook Instagram

On Episode 53 of Bird Camp Radio, we’re talking with Craig Haberle, a self-taught upland hunter and dog trainer from Pennsylvania. Craig went from chasing stocked birds to pursuing wild birds, training his own dogs every chance he gets, and recently taking his first woodcock. We talk about his DIY approach, chasing wild roosters in South Dakota, training dogs, and why he loves bringing new hunters, especially kids, into the uplands. It all started about 30 years ago when Craig watched a German Shorthaired Pointer lock onto a rooster in a Pennsylvania tree line. The rest is history.

Today we sit down with Josh, founder of Boostin Roosters, a family-owned lifestyle apparel brand built around upland hunting, conservation, and passing the outdoor way of life on to the next generation. From his years in Coast Guard search and rescue and fisheries enforcement to chasing bird dogs across Montana’s prairie with his young daughter, Josh shares the experiences that inspired the brand and its mission to give back and protect the places and traditions we love. It’s about more than apparel, it’s about keeping the upland way of life alive for generations to come. Boostin Roosters Instagram Traveling with bird dogs? Check out PetCommute, a platform that connects dog owners with trusted pet transporters! Use our referral link below to support Bird Camp Radio, and make sure to mention "Bird Camp" for 10% off your free quote!   http://petcommute.com/birdcamp Ready for the adventure of a lifetime?  If you've ever dreamed of chasing wild birds in a new destination, contact me directly on any of our Bird Camp Radio platforms, and I’ll personally help you find and book the Worldwide Wingshooter hunt that best fits your goals, budget, and bucket list!   Facebook Instagram

From chasing quail as a kid to competing in bird dog field trials, Baylor Smith has built his life around bird dogs, hard work, and the uplands. With four personally trained dogs and plenty of time spent in the field, Baylor joins Bird Camp Radio to talk training, competition, hunting, and the lifestyle that comes with it. From bird dogs to real estate and landscaping, Baylor’s work and passions all come back to one thing: the land and the outdoors. A Primal Life Instagram Dog Getting Impaled Story Traveling with bird dogs? Check out PetCommute, a platform that connects dog owners with trusted pet transporters! Use our referral link below to support Bird Camp Radio, and make sure to mention "Bird Camp" for 10% off your free quote!   http://petcommute.com/birdcamp Ready for the adventure of a lifetime?  If you've ever dreamed of chasing wild birds in a new destination, contact me directly on any of our Bird Camp Radio platforms, and I’ll personally help you find and book the Worldwide Wingshooter hunt that best fits your goals, budget, and bucket list!   Facebook Instagram

Episode 50 is all about chasing wild ruffed grouse with English setters. Tom McPherson of Penn's Woods Setters joins Bird Camp Radio to talk about what makes Pennsylvania grouse hunting so challenging, the dogs he breeds specifically for the grouse woods, and his experiences chasing wild birds across the Lake States. From fly tying to guiding hunts, Tom’s story is rooted in wild birds, great dogs, and the people who make the upland community special. Penn's Woods Setters Facebook Penn's Woods Setters Instagram Ruffed Grouse Society Traveling with bird dogs? Check out PetCommute, a platform that connects dog owners with trusted pet transporters! Use our referral link below to support Bird Camp Radio, and make sure to mention "Bird Camp" for 10% off your free quote!   http://petcommute.com/birdcamp Ready for the adventure of a lifetime?  If you've ever dreamed of chasing wild birds in a new destination, contact me directly on any of our Bird Camp Radio platforms, and I’ll personally help you find and book the Worldwide Wingshooter hunt that best fits your goals, budget, and bucket list!   Facebook Instagram

On Episode 48 of Bird Camp Radio, we're joined by lifelong upland hunter Russ Rundle from Elk City, Oklahoma. Russ started hunting at 11 years old with a 20-gauge H&R single-shot shotgun and quickly fell in love with chasing birds. Today, he hunts 50-75 days a year and has traveled across 10 states pursuing upland birds and hunting behind bird dogs. We talk about his early days in the Oklahoma Panhandle, the boom-and-bust cycles of bobwhite quail, bird dogs, traveling for birds, and what has kept him coming back to the uplands for decades. As Russ says, he’s “just getting started.” Traveling with bird dogs? Check out PetCommute, a platform that connects dog owners with trusted pet transporters! Use our referral link below to support Bird Camp Radio, and make sure to mention "Bird Camp" for 10% off your free quote!   http://petcommute.com/birdcamp Ready for the adventure of a lifetime?  If you've ever dreamed of chasing wild birds in a new destination, contact me directly on any of our Bird Camp Radio platforms, and I’ll personally help you find and book the Worldwide Wingshooter hunt that best fits your goals, budget, and bucket list!   Facebook Instagram

On Episode 49 of Bird Camp Radio, we sit down with Dalton Brooker, a Kansas upland hunter, guide, and conservationist. From chasing pheasants and bobwhites with his dad as a kid to guiding today at Ravenwood Lodge, Dalton has built his life around Kansas upland country. We talk bird dogs, guiding, Kansas quail, habitat, and the future of upland hunting. Dalton also shares his work with Quail Forever and why conserving the places that hold birds is just as important as chasing them. It’s a conversation about bird dogs, hard-earned experience, conservation, and keeping the Kansas uplands wild for the next generation. RavenWood Lodge Quail Forever RavenWood Lodge Facebook Traveling with bird dogs? Check out PetCommute, a platform that connects dog owners with trusted pet transporters! Use our referral link below to support Bird Camp Radio, and make sure to mention "Bird Camp" for 10% off your free quote!   http://petcommute.com/birdcamp Ready for the adventure of a lifetime?  If you've ever dreamed of chasing wild birds in a new destination, contact me directly on any of our Bird Camp Radio platforms, and I’ll personally help you find and book the Worldwide Wingshooter hunt that best fits your goals, budget, and bucket list!   Facebook Instagram

Tyler Fenton joins Bird Camp Radio to talk all things upland hunting, bird dogs, and the traditions that keep him coming back to the field. Growing up hunting with his dad and Brittany's, Tyler’s passion for quail and pheasants eventually led him to guiding hunts and co-owning Mississippi Upland in Laurel, Mississippi. From working dogs and chasing wild birds across the country to introducing the next generation to the upland lifestyle, Tyler shares what makes this life so special. For him, it’s not just about the birds... it’s about the dogs, the friendships, the memories, and keeping the upland tradition alive. MississippiUpland.com Traveling with bird dogs? Check out PetCommute, a platform that connects dog owners with trusted pet transporters! Use our referral link below to support Bird Camp Radio, and make sure to mention "Bird Camp" for 10% off your free quote!   http://petcommute.com/birdcamp Ready for the adventure of a lifetime?  If you've ever dreamed of chasing wild birds in a new destination, contact me directly on any of our Bird Camp Radio platforms, and I’ll personally help you find and book the Worldwide Wingshooter hunt that best fits your goals, budget, and bucket list!   Facebook Instagram

Jaedon Schwartz joins Bird Camp Radio to share the story of his Facebook Marketplace GSP that he trained himself using YouTube and research. Four states, countless birds, and plenty of weekends later, the two have become a serious upland team. As a full-time dad and military member, Jaedon makes the most of his limited time in the field. He’s also on a mission to become the fittest upland hunter, using bird hunting to train for marathons and running to prepare for hunting season. This is a story about dogs, birds, fitness, and making every day in the field count. Trigger and Tail Instagram Traveling with bird dogs? Check out PetCommute, a platform that connects dog owners with trusted pet transporters! Use our referral link below to support Bird Camp Radio, and make sure to mention "Bird Camp" for 10% off your free quote!   http://petcommute.com/birdcamp Worldwide Wingshooter Ready for the adventure of a lifetime?  If you've ever dreamed of chasing wild birds in a new destination, contact me directly on any of our Bird Camp Radio platforms, and I’ll personally help you find and book the Worldwide Wingshooter hunt that best fits your goals, budget, and bucket list!   Facebook Instagram

What does it take to dedicate 40+ years to great bird dogs and chase wild birds more than 100 days a year? In Episode 45, we sit down with Jerry Barnes of Toccoa River Setters in the mountains of North Georgia. A retired educator, Gulf War Army veteran, and lifelong upland fanatic, Jerry shares his passion for wild birds, fine-foot hunting setters, and the places that keep calling him back. From chasing ruffed grouse in wild country to developing quality setters, Jerry’s story is one of tradition, dedication, and a deep love for the uplands. Traveling with bird dogs? Check out PetCommute, a platform that connects dog owners with trusted pet transporters! Use our referral link below to support Bird Camp Radio, and make sure to mention "Bird Camp" for 10% off your free quote!   http://petcommute.com/birdcamp Ready for the adventure of a lifetime?  If you've ever dreamed of chasing wild birds in a new destination, contact me directly on any of our Bird Camp Radio platforms, and I’ll personally help you find and book the Worldwide Wingshooter hunt that best fits your goals, budget, and bucket list!   Facebook Instagram

This week on Bird Camp Radio, we're joined by Kirk Small, owner and lead guide of Roaring Brook Outfitters in Maine. We dive into what it takes to build a successful guide service centered around wild birds, hard-working dogs, and ethical hunting, while also exploring Maine's incredible opportunities for snowshoe hare, moose, and black bear. Kirk shares stories from the North Woods, discusses the traditions that have shaped his passion for the outdoors, and explains why providing an authentic hunting experience is at the heart of everything he does. If you've ever dreamed of hunting Maine or simply enjoy conversations about bird dogs, wild places, and hunting heritage, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Roaring Brook Outfitters Ready for the adventure of a lifetime?  If you've ever dreamed of chasing wild birds in a new destination, contact me directly on any of our Bird Camp Radio platforms, and I’ll personally help you find and book the Worldwide Wingshooter hunt that best fits your goals, budget, and bucket list!   Bird Camp Radio Facebook Bird Camp Radio Instagram Traveling with bird dogs? Check out PetCommute, a platform that connects dog owners with trusted pet transporters! Use our referral link below to support Bird Camp Radio, and make sure to mention "Bird Camp" for 10% off your free quote!   http://petcommute.com/birdcamp

This week on Bird Camp Radio, we sit down with Vermont upland hunter Eddie Gagne to talk about the traditions that keep us coming back to the bird woods. From rediscovering upland hunting through chasing snipe to restoring classic side-by-side shotguns, guiding on Lake Champlain, and creating unforgettable wild game meals, Eddie shares a lifetime of stories, craftsmanship, and conservation. If you love bird dogs (or hunt without them), classic doubles, and the idea of honoring every bird you harvest, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Check out the goodies at our BIRD CAMP RADIO STORE! Traveling with bird dogs? Check out PetCommute, a platform that connects dog owners with trusted pet transporters! Use our referral link below to support Bird Camp Radio, and make sure to mention "Bird Camp" for 10% off your free quote! ⁠⁠⁠http://petcommute.com/birdcamp

This week on Bird Camp Radio, we sit down with Tomas Heidenwirth, lifelong upland hunter, certified dog trainer, guide, and host of the Have Dog Will Travel podcast. We talk about his journey with English Setters, from his first bird dog to developing his own breeding program focused on early-starting, stylish, hard-hunting dogs. Tomas also shares insights on bird dog training, wild bird hunting, conservation, and his work introducing new hunters, veterans, and first responders to the outdoors. Big Marsh English Setters Website Big Marsh Instagram Big Marsh Facebook Have Dog Will Travel Podcast Have Dog Will Travel Facebook Traveling with bird dogs? Check out PetCommute, a platform that connects dog owners with trusted pet transporters! Use our referral link below to support Bird Camp Radio, and make sure to mention "Bird Camp" for 10% off your free quote! ⁠⁠⁠http://petcommute.com/birdcamp

Jamie Lawrence grew up in southwest Georgia, where hunting wasn't just a hobby, it was a way of life. From chasing squirrels with his twin brother to learning responsibility with a single-shot shotgun and spending mornings in the deer woods before school, the outdoors shaped who he is from an early age. In this episode of Bird Camp Radio, Jamie shares how his hunting journey evolved from coon hunting with hounds and competing in night hunts to training retrievers for waterfowl and, ultimately, falling in love with pointing dogs and upland hunting. We dive into his practical approach to developing bird dogs, the lessons he's learned from mentors and professionals, and why he's always searching for ways to become a better trainer. Now living in the heart of Georgia's bobwhite quail country, Jamie talks about the unique challenge of hunting wild coveys on public land, why those birds mean so much to him, and how family, dogs, and tradition continue to drive his passion for the outdoors. If you enjoy conversations about bird dogs, Southern upland hunting, and preserving the traditions that make this lifestyle special, you won't want to miss this episode. Jamie Lawrence Facebook Backyard Bird Dog Instagram