295. Ruffed Grouse Hunting

Nick Larson of the Birdshot Podcast joins me for a fireside chat to reflect on how our hunting styles and approaches have evolved over the years. This episode truly has something for everyone! Watch Here Highlights: Waiting on colder conditions during the early season Recapping Hartley's hunt A puppy run complete with fall drummers, porcupines, and bears?!? Reflecting back on being brand new to Ruffed Grouse Hunting Noticing the pattern in habitat You can get as into the weeds on learning habitat as you'd like but its not necessary Thinking back on our first hunts with our dogs Sometimes the best intentioned advice can create unfair expectations Whats the interaction between the dog and bird supposed to look like?! Larson figuring out his hunting style Larson's map scouting process and avoiding Aspen tunnel vision Balancing our scouting with the current conditions Flushing the bird- By reading the dog Shooting the birds- the 28 Gauge Kool-aid and load selection Retrieving the bird- does the dog have to retrieve? Cooking the bird- our approach is simple Stay open to learning! How about that Marsh Wear?!? Check out the Wheeler Jacket and Escape Pants! - Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Check out their step by step Online Courses and Use Code 'GDIY' to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code 'GDIY20' to save 20% Sweet Briar Pet Transport | Call (317) 513-4481 for your free quote today! Upland Gun Company | Check out their online gun builder and construct your dream gun today! Marsh Wear Clothing | Use Code 'GDIY15' to save 15% (Patreon Patrons save even more) Trulock Choke Tubes | Use Code 'GDIY10' to save 10% - Other Partners: BPro Kennels Eukanuba [What I Feed My Dogs: Premium Performance 30/20] Bird Dog Society - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices