
About this episode
This week I speak with Brayden Grosse who's journey in the gun dog world is still young but he has already had a few unique experiences including some early success within NSTRA!
Growing up in Iowa. The good and bad times
Bustin birds the first hunting season
The lead in to NSTRA (National Shoot To Retrieve Association)
Weekend hunts vs elimination trials
Value= Finds, Backs, Retrieves
NSTRA Championship point requirements
First impressions within a competitive environment
Losing forces you to refocus and reprioritize training goals
E-collar wise
The Regional Championship
Brayden's Facebook Group: Iowa On Point
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