#348 | The Gear That Made a Difference This Upland Season with Mike Neiduski

About this episode

Nick Larson discusses upland hunting gear and innovations with Mike Neiduski, including insights from Pheasant Fest and the addition of a new puppy to Nick's family.

In this episode of The Birdshot Podcast, host Nick Larson sits down with Mike Neiduski of Ugly Dog Hunting Company for a wide-ranging and entertaining conversation covering hockey, Pheasant Fest highlights, dog gear innovations, and the tools that made a difference this season. The conversation wraps with an exciting announcement, Nick is adding a new puppy to the family. Mike Neiduski is the founder of Ugly Dog Hunting Company, a Minnesota-based retailer specializing in high-quality hunting dog gear and training equipment. A passionate upland hunter and dog owner, Mike is deeply involved in the bird hunting community and regularly shares insights through the Ugly Dog Podcast. Expect to Learn: The real-world pros and cons of Garmin’s new TT25 beeper collar Why upland hunters are embracing GPS watches Smart gear upgrades that improved efficiency this season How a simple walkie-talkie can enhance group hunts Essential tools and mindset shifts for bringing home a new bird dog puppy Episode Breakdown with Timestamps: [00:00:00] - Introduction and Hockey Banter [00:07:06] - Analysis of Player Performances and Skills [00:13:07] - Olympic Games and USA vs Canada Showdown [00:19:46]…

People in this episode

Host: Nick Larson

Guest: Mike Neiduski

Topics covered

• upland hunting
• dog gear
• Pheasant Fest
• GPS technology
• hunting efficiency

Keywords

• upland hunting
• dog gear
• Pheasant Fest
• GPS technology
• hunting tools
• new puppy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ugly Dog Hunting Company

Products: Garmin’s new TT25 beeper collar, GPS watches, walkie-talkie

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