The Hunting Dog Podcast

John Jurcich never intended to be a C.O. but life has a funny way directing a young man's path in life. From a beer at a wedding to a life long career in law enforcement. John has owned and hunted with many bird dogs and hunted down a few bad characters along the way.

Sometimes I just hit record and see what comes out. This is one of those times.

Just some observations and thought on the strangest season yet!

Thi episode is a quilty pleasure. I bought my first pair over forty years ago. But until now I never really knew the history of Russell Moccasin boot company. I do now.

Dr. Randall Williams recently hunted Austria. Things are done differently in Europe, but the passion and conservation are not different. There deeply woven into the culture.

This season started of with a bang! and another bang. bang, bang, bang. That is the sound of dove hunting. lots of shells, lots of laughs and lots retrieve work for the dogs. September teases us with the start of wingshooting at its finest. Dove is the most harvested bird in this country.

Dominic and I have known each other quite a few years. But until recently I did not know how much more he has added to his plate. Besides hunting, judging and breeding, Dom has expanded to guiding and avoidance training. All the way to keeping rattlesnakes on hand to three pet porcupines that eat right out of his hand!!!

Nick Larson from The Birdshot Podcast and my friend Pete Aplikowski join me in a great conversation about their path to the uplands. Two distinct roads that lead to the same end product. Which is a reliable and enjoyable hunting companion.

Dove hunting is the traditional kickoff for wingshooters everywhere. This year, I'm swinging west of the Mississippi to keep the dogs happy and the barrels hot.

If you have hunted the ruffed grouse or woodcock, or if you ever plan to, this episode is for you! RGS and AWS are swinging the axe of conservation. Ben Jones and Mark Hatfield give us some updates and news from the front lines of habitat.

If you have hunted the ruffed grouse or woodcock, or if you ever plan to, this episode is for you! RGS and AWS are swinging the axe of conservation. Ben Jones and Mark Hatfield give us some updates and news from the front lines of habitat.

It's been awhile since I have had Ed on the show. He is the CEO of The Wildlife Society and as a Certified Wildlife Biologist he knows stuff that usually scares me a bit, but we can find an Upland silver lining if we try!

Gabe and Zach from RGS AWS jump on this episode to talk about a first of it's kind event, and a first of a kind hunt. Conservation doesn't sleep, and neither does the Ruffed Grouse and American Woodcock Society when it comes to fighting for every acre to produce great Habitat

• Register for the Michigan Evening of Conservation
• Ohio Grouse Application: Apply here: https://ohiodnr.gov/.../hunti.../controlled-hunting-trapping
• Meat Eater Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iw1OR_76m5M https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iw1OR_76m5M

Gabe and Zach from RGS AWS jump on this episode to talk about a first of it's kind event, and a first of a kind hunt. Conservation doesn't sleep, and neither does the Ruffed Grouse and American Woodcock Society when it comes to fighting for every acre to produce great Habitat

This old episode was the start of many that introduced you to Michigan's best known dog trainer. It was in hindsight the jumping off point of what would become The Upland Institute. In the following weeks I will be sprinkling in some of best episodes that we recorded.

Alberto and Adrian fill us in on the growing pack and the growing family! Training, testing, planning trips and learning to change diapers.

Everybody has a Dad, and everyone owes them a little something. Here is a story about my Dad.

Everybody has a Dad, and everyone owes them a little something. Here is a story about my Dad.

Lynndee Galey of Firelight Setters joins me in a great conversation about a breed that wears many hats. She has a long history in the Setter world. Starting with Irish Setters, then Gordon Setters and now for the past thirty years, English Setters. Lynndee shares her knowledge, experience and wisdom on this episode.

Fritz Heller stopped into the Studio/ kennel to give me updates on acquiring two dogs that are 3 weeks apart in age and miles apart in style. Definitely a challenge, but doable! We also review last season in the Michigan grouse woods and the future of it.