Have you ever wanted a new activity where you and your dog get to spend more time out in the woods during spring time?

Have you ever thought of becoming a dog or bird breeder? What are the pros and cons of each?

GDIY Profiles are bonus episodes that feature your average DIY dog trainer and hunter.  All dog owners have a story of what got them involved and the main lessons learned along the way.  Hearing numerous people’s stories along with their...

Sometimes when you don't have the right equipment or not happy with the options to buy then you just have to get creative and make your own.  Joe Finney of decided to take pointer backing dummies to the next level.  Joe was fedup with...

I linked up with my buddies Jacob and Andrew of the this past weekend to try and get first Woodcock contacts for them and their pups   They discuss some of the hurdles and learning curves theyve had with their pups thusfar and how its been...

GDIY Profiles are bonus episodes that feature your average DIY dog trainer and hunter.  All dog owners have a story of what got them involved and the main lessons learned along the way.  Hearing numerous people’s stories along with their...

This week we cover all of the different species of western Quail!  Dominic Bachman of Bachman Bay Kennels takes the time to really educate us on each individual species:  California, Mountain, Gambels, Mearns, and Scale.  Where their...

Mel Leuck joins us to talk all about Chukar hunting with her Pointers.  She really breaks down all the details anyone might be curious about when first starting to chase Chukar.  A lot of ground covered in this one from getting you and your...

GDIY Profiles are bonus episodes that feature your average DIY dog trainer and hunter.  All dog owners have a story of what got them involved and the main lessons learned along the way.  Hearing numerous people’s stories along with their...

Jim Burris joins us this week to discuss probably the most under appreciated upland species to hunt.  What exactly are Snipe and Rail?  Where can they be found?  Are they enjoyable to hunt and work with your dog?  How do they...

An old friend (in more ways than one) joins Harold and I to discuss a bunch of different topics at the tailgate after an enjoyable TN Grouse hunt.  We discuss the everchanging landscape in terms of habitat and grouse/quail numbers throughout his...

Hunter Kamm decided this year he wanted to shoot for the Minnesota Grouse Slam in one season with his Small Munsterlander.  You can find 4 different species of Grouse in MN:  Ruffed, Prairie Chicken, Sharptail, and Spruce.  Hunter...

GDIY Profiles are bonus episodes that feature your average DIY dog trainer and hunter.  All dog owners have a story of what got them involved and the main lessons learned along the way.  Hearing numerous people’s stories along with their...

Kirk Price of the Untamed joins us to discuss everything bear dogs!  What its like first starting out, what kind of dogs and how many, the process from start to finish on a hunt, and everything in between.  One thing is for sure, you will be...

What is the difference between a "true" or "first scent" style dog as opposed to a "tracking" style dog?  How does this detail impact not only how you hunt your dog but even how you train or test your dog?  Kyle Warren of Paint River...

GDIYves is a monthly bonus episode hosted by Kyley Caldwell that brings relatable stories from the women that train and hunt dogs themselves.  These aren't women that just do it because their boyfriends or husbands do it.  They do it because...

What is the difference between a "true" or "first scent" style dog as opposed to a "tracking" style dog?  How does this detail impact not only how you hunt your dog but even how you train or test your dog?  Kyle Warren of has been training,...

Nick Martin had a dream.  That dream was to shoot a pheasant in every county of his home state Iowa with his Griff.  Nick is out trying to make that dream come true!  Listen to hear what started this idea and how its coming along. ...

Can you remember what it was like when you got home with your first dog?  Perhaps you havent even gotten to that stage yet.  Either way, we all were in similar territory.  The reasons why we got the dog are all different but the...

Scott and Harold join me to discuss our resent trip to Maine.  We cover what each of our goals were for the trip, if we achieved the goals or not, but also what did we learn that can help us on future trips.  We also talk about specific...