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78. Chris Midgette - Boykin Spaniels, Wirehaired Vizslas, and Beyond
Jun 25, 2026
1h 19m 45s
77. Des Stormont - A Look Back at the NAVHDA Invitational and a Changing Perspective on What's Important.
Apr 2, 2026
1h 23m 21s
76. Andrew Vavra - The Journey From Intern to VP of Marketing, Waterfowl to Upland, and Now A Proud Member of Team Wirehair
Mar 26, 2026
1h 24m 51s
75. Q&A - Spring Training, Thoughts on Expanding Field Trials and Hunt Tests, and Lessons Learn Along the Way
Mar 16, 2026
1h 05m 32s
74. JP Knutson - A Journey Into Bird Dogs, Guiding, and Learning to Shoot With a Fused Arm
Mar 5, 2026
1h 24m 53s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/25/26 | 78. Chris Midgette - Boykin Spaniels, Wirehaired Vizslas, and Beyond | In this episode, Chris Midgette shares his journey from waterfowl hunting to upland, exploring the unique traits of Boykin spaniels and his decision to add a wirehaired vizsla into the mix. Chris shares his journey from novice dog trainer to a passionate upland writer, discussing hunting trips, dog training, and the evolving landscape of outdoor content creation. We also cover the importance of patience, storytelling, and the impact of community in the hunting world. This episode is brought ... | 1h 19m 45s | ||||||
| 4/2/26 | 77. Des Stormont - A Look Back at the NAVHDA Invitational and a Changing Perspective on What's Important.✨ | NAVHDA Invitationalhunting priorities+3 | Des Stormont | NAVHDA | — | NAVHDAhunting+5 | Ugly Dog Hunting Co. | 1h 23m 21s | |
| 3/26/26 | 76. Andrew Vavra - The Journey From Intern to VP of Marketing, Waterfowl to Upland, and Now A Proud Member of Team Wirehair✨ | career journeyhunting+3 | Andrew Vavra | French BrittanyGerman Wirehair+2 | — | internshipmarketing+5 | — | 1h 24m 51s | |
| 3/16/26 | 75. Q&A - Spring Training, Thoughts on Expanding Field Trials and Hunt Tests, and Lessons Learn Along the Way✨ | spring trainingfield trials+3 | — | — | — | spring trainingfield trials+3 | Ugly Dog Hunting Co. | 1h 05m 32s | |
| 3/5/26 | 74. JP Knutson - A Journey Into Bird Dogs, Guiding, and Learning to Shoot With a Fused Arm✨ | bird dogsupland hunting+4 | JP Knutson | — | — | bird dogsupland hunting+5 | Ugly Dog Hunting Co. | 1h 24m 53s | |
| 1/8/26 | 73. Mitch Skatter - Looking Back on 2025 and Looking Ahead to 2026✨ | pheasant huntingPheasant Fest+3 | Mitch Skatter | Upland Path | — | pheasant seasonPheasant Fest 2026+3 | Ugly Dog Hunting Co. | 1h 27m 23s | |
| 11/6/25 | 72. Grouse Camp Q&A - The Guys At Camp Answer Listener Questions✨ | grouse huntingwoodcock hunting+4 | the crew of friends | Grouse Camp Q&Awoodcock hunting+1 | northwoods | grouse huntingwoodcock hunting+5 | — | 1h 23m 54s | |
| 10/23/25 | 71. Bode Springer - College Level Questions on Upland Hunting and Ruffed Grouse✨ | upland huntingruffed grouse+3 | Bode Springer | UMD | — | upland huntingruffed grouse+3 | Ugly Dog Hunting Co. | 1h 16m 24s | |
| 10/16/25 | 70. Nate Akey - How Following a Dog Led to Hunting Places Far and Wide and Working for onX Hunt✨ | bird huntingdog training+4 | Nate Akey | onX Hunt | — | bird huntingdog training+4 | Ugly Dog Hunting Co. | 1h 58m 18s | |
| 10/9/25 | 69. Mitch Skatter - Creating the Upland Path, Starting on YouTube, and The Importance of Coaching and Mentoring.✨ | upland bird huntingYouTube channel+3 | Mitch Skatter | Upland Path | — | upland huntingYouTube tips+3 | Ugly Dog Hunting Co. | 1h 31m 12s | |
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| 10/2/25 | 68. Marc Musselman & Jonny Serrano - Alclair Outdoors and Why Hearing Protection Should Be a Normal Part of Your Kit✨ | hearing protectiondog training+4 | Marc MusselmanJonny Serrano | Alclair Outdoors | — | hearing lossdog training+3 | — | 1h 15m 11s | |
| 9/25/25 | 67. Roy Ames - A Dive Into The NAVHDA Gun Dog Test and a Montana Recap | Roy Ames joins the show again this week to share a bit about our recent trip to Montana, the sometimes frustrating learning curve of puppies, and take a look into the first year of NAVHDA's Gun Dog Test. Announced this January at the NAVHDA Annual Meeting, the Gun Dog Test is a revision of the Utility Prep Test with the goal of increasing member participation while still providing a benchmark test for a serviceable companion gun dog. Roy breaks down this new opportunity for NAVHDA members to ... | 1h 20m 55s | ||||||
| 9/11/25 | 66. Waylon Lunn - Hunting the Upstate, The Art of Jump-Shooting Ducks, and Raising a Family Outdoors | Waylon Lunn joins the show this week to share his journey in bird dogs from New York City to the Upstate and now traveling across the country with his family for birds. He describes his journey searching for and developing a "purpose built bird dog". He also shares some of his keys to success for jump shooting ducks, he dives into the Northeast's famed 'pocket covers', and shares how he and his wife prioritize time outdoors hunting and fishing with their children each year. Waylon will ... | 1h 26m 32s | ||||||
| 8/28/25 | 65. Marilyn Vetter - Priorities for The Habitat Organization, Planning for Hunting Season Ahead, and Keeping Up The Fight For The Birds. | Marilyn Vetter is the CEO and President of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. She joins the show this week to share some wins for the year as well as a handful of the many challenges ahead. Additionally, she lays out a bit about how she's planning for the hunting season ahead, having a new puppy in the house, and reminds listeners we all have a responsibility to speak up for the resource. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by Ugly Dog Hunting Co. Shop now at UglyDogHunting.com Music used... | 1h 14m 38s | ||||||
| 8/7/25 | 64. Charles Coulter - Learning to Not Care So Much, Falling in Love With Bird Dogs, and Becoming a Professional Bird Hunting Guide. | Charles Coulter is a bird hunting guide, bird dog trainer, and a NAVHDA Senior Judge. He sits down with Mike to share his journey into bird hunting, what it's like having his passion become his profession, and how he's learned the importance of fun over caring so much. He also shares training insights, bourbon recommendations, and how he sets up his gear for guiding. This one covers many bases. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by Ugly Dog Hunting Co. Shop now at UglyDogHunting.com Mus... | 1h 58m 24s | ||||||
| 7/31/25 | 63. Desiree Stormont - Reflections on NAVHDA Invitational Training, Mindset, and the NAVHDA Lady Gang. | Desiree Stormont joins the show for round 2 after her initial appearance on The Ugly Dog Podcast over a year ago. We recap some of our current NAVHDA Invitational training, mindset, mental hurdles and problem solving in addition to a host of other things. Des gives a first hand account of what it's like to judge Mike in the field, and shares honestly about navigating "the dip" in training for a test like the Invitational. She also shares about the NAVHDA Lady Gang and her involvement with the... | 1h 10m 12s | ||||||
| 7/24/25 | 62. Emily Julin - From Having a Fear of Dogs to Becoming a NAHRA and NAVHDA Judge. | Emily Julin joins the show this week to share her journey from fearing dogs as a child to having a whole pack of them now. She is now both a NAVHDA and NAHRA judge and dives a bit into the testing differences in this conversation. Additionally, Emily shares the importance of finding a good club with shared values and helpful members in reaching her bird dogs potential. This episode covers a lot of bases and you're sure to enjoy it! This episode is brought to you by Ugly Dog Hunting Co. ... | 1h 34m 03s | ||||||
| 6/27/25 | 61. Ben Brettingen - The Importance of Public Lands in Bird Hunting, Transitioning from Drahthaars to Cover Dogs and Building a Career in the Hunting Industry. | Ben Brettingen from onX Maps joins the show this week to cover the current movement in the Senate to sell public lands (speaking of, have you called your Senator yet?), and share his journey from filming hunts in college to a career in marketing in the hunting industry. He also shares how he got started in bird dogs, fell head first into drahthaars and has since transitioned into pointers and setters in cover dog trials. There are tons of gems in this episode, including onX tips and learning ... | 1h 26m 03s | ||||||
| 6/19/25 | 60. Your Public Lands Are For Sale - Are You Really Going To Let That Happen Without Speaking Up? | Your public lands could be for sale soon if your Senator doesn't help torpedo a specific part of the budget reconciliation bill. Call them and let them know that CANNOT happen. Call: 202-224-3121 Ask for your Senator's office. Adapt this script to your voice (remember, be polite): “Hi, my name is [Your Name], and I’m from [place]. I am one of your constituents. I hunt, fish, bike, hike and explore the many public land opportunities we have here in the United States. I’m calling to... | 34m 41s | ||||||
| 6/12/25 | 59. Mike Neiduski - Planning a Long Distance Bird Hunting Trip | This episode is the audio of a presentation Mike did at the 2025 NAVHDA Annual Meeting in Montana. He covers his tips and tricks to plan and execute a long distance road trip including pre-planning, checklist making, and some helpful pro-tips to keep you out of trouble when it inevitably finds you. If you have any follow up questions, feel free to reach out to Mike directly at the email mentioned in the intro, or our social media channels. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by Ugly D... | 1h 00m 02s | ||||||
| 6/5/25 | 58. Tanya Caram - Her Journey With Wirehaired Vizlas and Attacking Goals Tenaciously | Tanya Caram joins the show this week to share how she fell in love with Wirehaired Vizlas, her journey to having the first VC WHV, spending extended time in Hungary, and working to develop the breed here in North America. Tanya also shares some unique insights about her journey along the way, including challenging doubters and tirelessly pursuing her goals. Tanya is an excellent trainer and a wealth of information, particularly for WHV's. Enjoy!! This episode is brought to you by Ugly D... | 1h 15m 14s | ||||||
| 5/29/25 | 57. Matt Sather and Jason Rice - Bird Hunting and Dog Training from a Track Chair | Matt Sather and Jason Rice join the show this week to share Matt's journey into NAVHDA and hunting with a versatile dog. Jason discusses connecting Matt with the Track2Wing Project and Matt reflects honestly on how much of the world has opened up to him and his dog now that he has a track chair. These two go back and forth with ribbing and heartfelt stories of experiences hunting and training together. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by Ugly Dog Hunting Co. Shop now at UglyDogHunting.co... | 1h 13m 49s | ||||||
| 5/22/25 | 56. Ted Wentink - The Beauty and Function of the Spinone, Walking Along in European Hunt Tests, and The Importance of Taking Things Slow | Ted Wentink joins the show this week to share his never-ending love for Spinoni Italiani. He shares candidly about his journey with dogs throughout the years, making an effort to show his dogs form and function, and his experiences attending hunt tests in Italy and England. He also dives into the importance of learning to train the dog in front of you and taking things slow sometimes instead of charging ahead. Ted is a host of knowledge and story, and this episode highlights both. Enjoy... | 1h 24m 38s | ||||||
| 5/15/25 | 55. Ellen Neiduski - Lessons Learned On The Journey to A Well-Trained Companion | For a little something different this week Mike sits down with his mother, Ellen, on Mother's Day to discuss their family history in pets. Ellen shares her decision and commitment to having a well-trained family dog and a variety of lessons she learned along the way. She also taps into the power of working with a trainer part time to develop confidence in not only the dog, but herself as a trainer and the dividends this effort provides years later. Music used under Creative Commons -Two... | 1h 21m 49s | ||||||
| 5/8/25 | 54. Christy Langston - Fighting Imposter Syndrome, Solo Hunting Shenanigans, and Lessons from a Failed Breeding | Christy Langston joins the show this week while Mike visited the Missouri Uplands NAVHDA chapter to judge. She shares candidly about fighting imposter syndrome, gives more great photography tips, and opens up about a recent failed breeding with one of her dogs. She also shares more about her experiences with long-distance solo hunting trips and not losing her passions while raising a family. This episode is brought to you by Ugly Dog Hunting Co. Shop now at UglyDogHunting.com. Music used unde... | 1h 44m 31s | ||||||
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