
About this episode
Jerry Havel, owner of Pineridge Grouse Camp and co-owner of Upland Gun Company, joins me to talk grouse dogs, mentorship, and places for upland fellowship!
Fall is in the air!
Simpler times vs the current technology and tools
Trusting your dog in the woods
Get out and walk with your pups! Expose them early!
Still starts with genetics
Learning on the first dog
The value of group training such as a NAVHDA Chapter
Jerry's command structure
Hunt YOUR hunt and enjoy the romanticism
First impressions on new grouse hunters
Places for fellowship and mentorship
Prefer a good fireside debate on dog breeds or shotguns more?
Get your dogs in shape!
“October, grouse, loyal beautiful bird dogs, bourbon, grouse guns, and good friends” what makes our life. No question about it. Octobers come as a jewel in life. Only once a year, to be savored and remembered. Come and go in the blink of our eye. It strikes me that I have few remaining and it’s important to value Octobers with good friends and good dogs. Can no longer say, “ well another one will come along next year."
Email me your best grouse hunting or hunting camp story to win an Upland Gun Company hat and hoody as well as a Pineridge Grouse Camp hat! Send to [email protected].
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