Upland Nation

Feed for top performance, get the gear too. We talk with a couple industry insiders about the state of the businesses: hunting and dog training equipment with Terry Wilson, founder of Ugly Dog Hunting; and Karl Gunzer, director of the sporting dog group at Purina.
Both are hard-core hunters and dog trainers, so their experience and knowledge is hard-won. We cover everything from what's new in e-collars to woodcock hunting tips, to why feeding before a hunt is a bad idea. We cover supply chain issues and new products, and what each pro wouldn't leave home without.
You chip in with thoughts on the importance of shooting a limit, and we look at some public-access ground in Arizona.
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A good buddy and I take a lesson with champion shooters, instructors and bird hunters Vandy and Dave Fiedler of Mid-Valley Clays and Shooting School in Gervais, Oregon. What we learned was you don't have to change your entire shooting style, just a few careful tweaks will make you move-mount-shoot better. If you'd like an extra bird or two in the bag, listen carefully to what they have to say.
We head for North Dakota again in our public access "Road Trip," and share some of your advice on what you never leave home without on a hunting trip ... you may be surprised!
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What they learned the hard way, we don't have to. That's our goal this week as listeners and Facebook friends share our worst mistakes so you won't make them. From forgotten stuff (and dogs) to where you'll never hunt again, we've got some doozies.
Scott Trulock of Trulock Chokes will share the dramatic impact (pardon the pun) of choke choice on our hunting success, and gives some insights on the state of the industry and technology.
We go to North Dakota for some tested public hunting grounds, and the Upland Nation Glossary stops on the letter W this week.
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My friend Eric Thompson joins me in studio (sorry about the goofy audio in the main section!) for a wide-ranging discussion about chukars, dogs, strategy and tactics. We cover how and why to bring new hunters into the sport, why Huns are on the upswing, make some predictions on this season, and share some good times.
The Upland Nation Glossary stops at the letter "V", and we have a public access spot you might want to visit this winter. Listeners chip in on the new places they hope to hunt this season, too.
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Ruth Weiss is an avid wild quail hunter, pro trainer, NAVHDA judge ... and soon, will run her dog in the NAVHDA Invitational test, the pinnacle of hunting dog tests. Her insights on everything from hunting strategy to socializing young dogs will benefit anyone with a shotgun or a bird dog.
We talk training philosophy and practical tips, the value of "Yes" versus "good dog," Mearns quail habitat and tactics ... training for tests and why it makes a better hunting dog, how dogs adjust to other dogs and new bird species.
The Upland Nation Glossary stops at the letter "U" and we find a new wild bird/public access spot in Cajun country. Listeners share their hunt-trip plans - you might get an idea or two.
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Join us at the feet of a master: grouse hunter, dog trainer, field trial judge and passionate hunter. Frank Jezioro's byline has appeared in virtually every issue of Pointing Dog Journal, he's written three books, and is sharing decades of hard-won experience with us on today's episode.
We go from where Frank loves to hunt, dog training and breeding insights to practical hunting tips, what he won't leave camp without to defining a good grouse dog. Frank talks about puppy development, what's impacting woodcock populations, and offers a wealth of observations no matter your bird or dog of choice.
The Upland Nation Glossary touches on "T" and listeners chime in with how they'd handle someone else's out-of-control dog in the field.
Our public-access suggestion is in Texas this week.
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You won't find this stuff in the ads, the magazines or anywhere else: fresh, unadulterated, honest observations by two leaders in the industry: Midway USA founder Larry Potterfield starts us off with his bird hunting experiences, the genesis of his own American Dream of a business venture, where the industry is going, his commitment to the next generation of shooters, consumer-oriented advice and wisdom from decades in the business.
Caesar Guerini USA's Wes Lang focuses on his own peak hunting experiences, shooting advice (he's a world-class sporting clays champion), insights into Italian shotgun manufacturing and distribution, and advice on what to look for in a high-end gun.
The Upland Nation Glossary stops at the letter "S," and we venture to New Mexico for a public access suggestion. Plus, listeners' hopes for the next week in dog training.
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Upland Nation listeners are a fount of information, opinions and advice, so I'm going to share some of the best on this episode. From common courtesies during a hunt to ground sluicing, sharing hunting spots to spoiling your dog we've got some insights and food for thought.
The Upland Glossary gets to "R," and Rehan Nana of Garmin clues us in to new products and some clever fixes to common e-collar and GPS collar problems. Our public-access suggestion is in Nebraska this week.
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