Pat Johnson left for Alaska over four decades years ago, and has made the drive back home to Michigan almost every year. Typically one of his dogs rides shotgun to keep him company. Bird dogs have been a part of his journey right from the start. We talk about his first dog, his current dog, and a lot of adventures in between ..read more

I brought Alberto on the podcast after meeting him last spring. Hunting brought him to testing his dog. testing his dog at the highest level, took him and his brother to Montana. After passing two dogs last September at the Invitational, he drove with his brother and friends straight to Montana. What a year he has had ..read more

I released this on Monday and made an Opps. The Trivia game we recorded was accidentaly misplaced ( meaning I screwed up) here is the actual recording along with how you might win two tickets to the Meateater Live show in Detroit, where yours truly will be on stage with the M.E. crew ..read more

Just a little fun from the first day of hunting ringnecks at White Lake Hunting lodge. We talk birds, dogs, misses and hits ..read more

If I asked who is the winningest NASCAR driver, you might say Richard Petty. If I asked who is the winningest  National Rertriever Championship trainer, everyone knows that Mike Lardy holds that title. I met up with Mike and his friend Jennifer Broome at grouse camp this week. We dig into his history and his more recent journey with his German Wirehair ..read more

Nine years ago, I interviewed Craig about his first book, Pointing Dogs Volume 1.  This masterpiece Pointing Dogs Volume 2  is the  bible on Setters and Pointers. Sit back and be ready to learn about the most popular and breeds of bird dogs. From their start to the current day. Once you listen to this episode, you will find the urge to learn more and dig deeper into the world of sporting dogs ..read more

While filling up my gas tank, I spotted another hunter at the pump. When I asked Bobbe how her trip was shaping up, she shared that info and a whole lot more! Her history with the Munsterlander is so interesting, that I invited Bobbe to come to our camp and share some of her journey with us about the Kleine Munsterlander   ..read more

Just silly talk after five days of walking and shooting. This year we added another couple to the party. Which brought down the median age of the camp. But it also brought up the drinking and chatter. Enjoy, I hope your season is off to a great start ..read more

Brian Cerelli from Alder Grove Dog boxes, built a custom dog box to fit in my new camper. he is a houndsmen who had the background to create the finest custom boxes for his fellow hound hunters. His knowledge of what dogs need and what we want will take over the Upland world of custom built dog transportation.      ..read more

Making new friends in the dog world is easy! Just drive across the country and start talking!! it's what I do best ..read more