Blue sky, dry ground ... a pretty good chukar and valley quail hunt

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Chris Nowinski is a former football player at Harvard University and professional wrestler with WWE, World Wrestling Entertainment. After enduring a career-ending head injury, Chris has dedicated his professional life to serving patients and families affected by brain trauma, particularly Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, a progressive neurodegenerative disease that develops after repeated head injuries. Jay and Chris discuss the state of head injuries in American athletics, the difference between advocating for head safety at youth and professional levels, Chris’ newest research, and much more. Episode Chapters (00:00) Intro (00:50) changes in the culture around concussions in the past two decades (02:39) padded helmet technology (03:55) concussion reporting in the NFL (10:35) Chris’ career path and concussion history (14:52) connecting with activists who haven’t themselves suffered a traumatic brain injury (17:42) SHAAKE - a new sign to identify concussions (20:53) Unions can help players advocate for safety policies (23:10) final thoughts and goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/…

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"Fix It" has a cold-weather shooting tip, and listeners share their artful dead bird photos.

You get another chance to enter to win the Sage & Braker shotgun cleaning mat in our furfeathersfriends.com sweepstakes, too, but only if you listen and know the Word of the Week.

And it's all brought to you by: Sage & Braker Mercantile,, HiVizSights.com, Pointer shotguns, @midwayusa, #midwayusa, MidwayUSA, Mid Valley Clays and Shooting School, TrulockChokes, HiViz shooting systems, Purina Pro Plan Sport and FindBirdHuntingSpots.com.

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#Bird Hunting

Blue sky, dry ground ... a pretty good chukar and valley quail hunt

Upland Nation

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MP3•Головна епізоду

"Fix It" has a cold-weather shooting tip, and listeners share their artful dead bird photos.

You get another chance to enter to win the Sage & Braker shotgun cleaning mat in our furfeathersfriends.com sweepstakes, too, but only if you listen and know the Word of the Week.

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Now's the time to practice this - when nobody's under any pressure. I'll share the lessons I've learned the hard way about keeping your dog's eyes clean and functioning well. From teaching him to let you poke around, to getting out the crud under his eyelids, to when NOT to use eye drops. I'll outline the few tools you need, some of the methods, and caution you on when it's time to leave the job to a veterinarian. And it's all brought to you by: HiVizSights.com , Pointer shotguns , @midwayusa, # midwayusa , MidwayUSA , Mid Valley Clays and Shooting School, TrulockChokes , HiViz shooting systems, Purina Pro Plan Sport and FindBirdHuntingSpots.com.…

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Out & About: hit more chukars - slide down the hill 0:58

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Shooting tip from someone who's twisted a few ankles enroute to a covey flush. Enjoy!

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Hunt debrief: No end to bird season here ... listen to these hunters' stories, recount your own, and learn something 1:03:54

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Motivation, inspiration and savvy advice: re-live your own season as you listen to an avid hunter, and a Registered Maine Guide recount theirs. Amanda Ponti joins me for a look at hunts from Montana to New Mexico ... dog work, desert quail, camaraderie, and some useful insights on what to bring. Then Craig Morrison tells us how the the woodcock and ruffed grouse season played out for him and his clients. Bird behavior and habitat strategy are among his topics. "Fix It" answers the proverbial question about an older person getting a new puppy ... and listeners share some of the many states they hunted last season in addition to their own. You get a chance to win a four-pack of Pointer shotguns or set of Chad Hodge upland chokes from Trulock Chokes (value $199) in our furfeathersfriends.com sweepstakes, too, but only if you listen and know the Word of the Week. And it's all brought to you by: HiVizSights.com , Pointer shotguns , @midwayusa, # midwayusa , MidwayUSA , Mid Valley Clays and Shooting School, TrulockChokes , HiViz shooting systems, Purina Pro Plan Sport and FindBirdHuntingSpots.com.…

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Chasing Sasquatch: finding motivation, inspiration and new places to hunt birds next season 47:01

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I've spent much of the last few seasons passing by my old standby hunting spots, instead visiting those intriguing, unexplored places that might hold bird hunting adventures. My friend Tom got me started, marking my online map like he does, with the Sasquatch icon for places that might be worth a detour. Sure, some don't pan out. Others are a bonanza of birds, dog work, scenery and exhilarating experiences. I'll take you through my rationale, strategy, and share some of my experiences as starting points for your own forays. "Fix It" gets your shotgun ready for next season, now. Listeners tell us how their dogs did this past season, and you get a last chance to enter to win a pair of Pyke Gear Dakota pants (value $230) in our furfeathersfriends.com sweepstakes, too, but only if you listen and know the Word of the Week. And it's all brought to you by: HiVizSights.com , Pointer shotguns , @midwayusa, # midwayusa , MidwayUSA , Mid Valley Clays and Shooting School, TrulockChokes , HiViz shooting systems, Purina Pro Plan Sport and FindBirdHuntingSpots.com.…

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Re-living the season: two avid hunters offer insights and professional advice ... Bret Wonnacott & Michael Salamone 1:12:39

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Two real professionals join me to share their bird seasons ... ups and downs, surprises and insights. Michael Salamone guides upland hunters in the deep woods of Colorado for forest grouse and will clue us into their mysteries. Bret Wonnacott is an author/writer and avid dog trainer and hunter. We talk chukars, dog development, including why we should think about NOT using an e-collar. "Fix It" does some spring cleaning on our phones, and listeners share their rationale for hunting public access ground with some surprising observations. You get a chance to enter to win a pair of Pyke Gear Dakota pants (value $230) in our furfeathersfriends.com sweepstakes, too, but only if you listen and know the Word of the Week. And it's all brought to you by: HiVizSights.com , Pointer shotguns , @midwayusa, # midwayusa , MidwayUSA , Mid Valley Clays and Shooting School, TrulockChokes , HiViz shooting systems, Purina Pro Plan Sport and FindBirdHuntingSpots.com.…

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Two hardcore hunters join me to share their seasons ... highs and lows, stellar dog work, insights and observations. Jim Millensifer has hunted 14 bird species (including snowcock!) and spends more time hunting than anybody I know. We'll talk Kansas, Arizona, North Dakota and who knows where the discussion will go - from mountain tops to desert plains. Jim offers tips on traveling, what helps the lightbulb go on in a younger dog (or more mature one for that matter), and recounts a "chicken chase" where the goal was one of every grouse species in the country. Steve "Grouseman" Grossman then offers an outfitter's perspective on the past few months, plus passionate observations on dog development and how weather affects bird populations. Steve also suggests something intriguing about dogs scenting birdy cover, as well as his practical tips and tactics. "Fix It" reminds everyone of a chore we often shelve during the off-season, and listeners as a whole sum up their season: epic, average or dismal ... find out where you fall in. You get a chance to enter to win a pair of Pyke Gear Dakota pants (value $230) in our furfeathersfriends.com sweepstakes, too, but only if you listen and know the Word of the Week. And it's all brought to you by: HiVizSights.com , Pointer shotguns , @midwayusa, # midwayusa , MidwayUSA , Mid Valley Clays and Shooting School, TrulockChokes , HiViz shooting systems, Purina Pro Plan Sport and FindBirdHuntingSpots.com.…

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Road trip! Nevada and California wild birds 55:32

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Buckle up for a first-hand report on a recent road trip in search of quail and chukars ... and better weather. We'll be hunting Nevada and California and learning a lot. Some astounding dog work and fascinating observations on bird behavior and habitat, especially in the Golden State. Strategies need adjusting in the high desert of California, where cactus is king and rattlesnakes roam all year ... even finding birdy places requires a different point of view. "Fix It" covers some practical pre-hunt tips and listeners share some fascinating dog and bird hunting trivia. You get a chance to enter to win a pair of Pyke Gear Dakota pants (value $230) in our furfeathersfriends.com sweepstakes, too, but only if you listen and know the Word of the Week. And it's all brought to you by: Sage & Braker Mercantile ,, HiVizSights.com , Pointer shotguns , @midwayusa, # midwayusa , MidwayUSA , Mid Valley Clays and Shooting School, TrulockChokes , HiViz shooting systems, Purina Pro Plan Sport and FindBirdHuntingSpots.com.…

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According to Garden & Gun magazine, he's one of the top five dog trainers in the South. His track record as a field trialer and hunter, proves it. Todd Agnew of Craney Hill Kennels takes us to spaniel school in this episode. Pointer fans take note: his views on dogs cross the divide, so get ready to learn as well. From teaching range for flushing dogs, to what motivates a hunting dog, Todd's point of view is a little different than many other trainers. He's big on creating the right relationship between a dog and its handler ... and how dynamic that relationship can be. He'll outline some new ways to look at everything from retrieving to when the dog takes charge in the field. And what the heck is "spaniel action?" "Fix it" keeps your dog dry, and listeners chime in on empty shotgun hulls left on the ground. You get a chance to enter to win the Sage & Braker shotgun cleaning mat in our furfeathersfriends.com sweepstakes, too, but only if you listen and know the Word of the Week. And it's all brought to you by: Sage & Braker Mercantile ,, HiVizSights.com , Pointer shotguns , @midwayusa, # midwayusa , MidwayUSA , Mid Valley Clays and Shooting School, TrulockChokes , HiViz shooting systems, Purina Pro Plan Sport and FindBirdHuntingSpots.com.…

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Blue sky, dry ground ... a pretty good chukar and valley quail hunt 54:58

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Pro bird dog trainer on gun intro, retrieving, steadiness and the first two years 1:07:04

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If you have a young dog or are getting one, listen carefully! Jim Van Engen's R ight Start Kennel has cranked out almost 200 field trial champions thanks to his unique specialty: the first two years of a dog's life. He'll outline his overall philosophy, as well as practical tips on everything from managing a dog's range to introducing gunfire. We'll cover retrieving and steadiness, verbal commands and e-collar use, too. Jim's specialty is Labradors, but he's owned shorthairs for decades, hunting them primarily for fun but also competing in NSTRA trials, so there's something for everyone in this episode. We'll review listeners' dog breed preferences from the Upland Nation Index survey, and "Fix It" offers a shooting tactic that might add a bird to your bag once in a while. You get a chance to enter to win the Sage & Braker shotgun cleaning mat in our furfeathersfriends.com sweepstakes, too, but only if you listen and know the Word of the Week. And it's all brought to you by: Sage & Braker Mercantile ,, HiVizSights.com , Pointer shotguns , @midwayusa, # midwayusa , MidwayUSA , Mid Valley Clays and Shooting School, TrulockChokes , HiViz shooting systems, Purina Pro Plan Sport and FindBirdHuntingSpots.com.…

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Finding more places to hunt just got a bit easier. I'll give you some starting points for your pheasant foray out west, or bobwhite hunting in the southeast. You'll also get insights on finding places and negotiating the walk-in bureaucratic maze. There are tips on information sources, scouting hints, and even some hunting stories. I've been to most of the places I'll talk about; reliable friends have been to the others, and they're all open to public hunting. "Fix It" has a warning about online mapping apps, you'll have a chance at the next Fur Feathers Friends prize if you listen and learn the Word of the Week. This month, it's a pair of the new Chad Hodges upland chokes from Trulock Chokes . And we'll dig into the Upland Nation Index survey, from favorite dog breeds to what you want help with next year. And it's all brought to you by: Sage & Braker Mercantile , LandTrust.com , HiVizSights.com , Pointer shotguns , @midwayusa, # midwayusa , MidwayUSA , Mid Valley Clays and Shooting School, TrulockChokes , HiViz shooting systems, Purina Pro Plan Sport and FindBirdHuntingSpots.com. And don't miss Wingshooting USA TV airing on local stations, sports networks and national TV networks. Learn more here.…

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George Hickox: legendary bird dog trainer, trialer, hunter on what dogs really want and why 1:17:59

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Break out a pen and paper and get ready to take copious notes. You will learn something. Trainer/handlers of the winningest field trial dog in history, George has been helping dogs excel in the field for decades. Author, video teacher, writer, hunter, his approach to dogs' learning abilities is built on a foundation of insights and perspective. We'll go from big-picture stuff like what truly motivates a dog (not what you think), to practical ways to steady a dog (again, not what you think). Whether you own a flusher or pointer, George has recommendations that will alter your thought process about dog training. Think you're using your e-collar right? Think again. Think your dog wants to please you? Uh-uh. "Fix it" offers a hack for those having trouble getting a young dog to "hold" on a retrieve ... we cover some of the survey issues you said were important from how to save our sport to how many of you spoil your dog during the holidays, and you have a chance to win great prizes in the Fur Feathers Friends initiative if you know the Word of the Week. And it's all brought to you by: Sage & Braker Mercantile , LandTrust.com , HiVizSights.com , Pointer shotguns , @midwayusa, # midwayusa , MidwayUSA , Mid Valley Clays and Shooting School, TrulockChokes , HiViz shooting systems, Purina Pro Plan Sport and FindBirdHuntingSpots.com. And don't miss Wingshooting USA TV airing on local stations, sports networks and national TV networks. Learn more here.…

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Chukar hunt! C'mon along on a recent foray into the wild-bird country of the Great Basin. 1:04:41

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Need a chukar fix? How about a few valley quail too? I'll debrief a recent hunt of mine ... sort of a bookend thing, with stunning dog work at both ends. We pull a few thousand feet of elevation, miss a few birds and connect on others. I'll talk terrain, habitat, strategy and tactics plus some pure dumb luck too. A fascinating find or two, as well. "Fix It" has a few theories on why birds scatter this time of year, and we'll take a sneak peek at the Upland Nation Index and your responses to the longest-running, largest private-sector survey of upland hunters. Favorite dog breed? What are the key issues you face? We'll take a look. You get a final chance to enter to win the Sage & Braker shotgun cleaning mat in our furfeathersfriends.com sweepstakes, too, but only if you listen and know the Word of the Week. And it's all brought to you by: Sage & Braker Mercantile ,, HiVizSights.com , Pointer shotguns , @midwayusa, # midwayusa , MidwayUSA , Mid Valley Clays and Shooting School, TrulockChokes , HiViz shooting systems, Purina Pro Plan Sport and FindBirdHuntingSpots.com.…

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BONUS: Bird hunting and beer ... a primer to drinking, buying, storing and pouring - and celebrating the hunt 50:55

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Happy holidays, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, mazeltov ... what better way to celebrate than enjoying fresh, locally-brewed beer? And after an epic hunt, even more so! Here's your guide to craft brews in hopes you'll venture beyond Corporate Beer to the good stuff, made near your hunting spot by local folks. It's literally a taste of your hunt, a chance to imbibe local culture and enjoy the hunt in a frosty (not too frosty) glass. Gulp down a heaping helping of bird hunting! From various beer styles to ingredients, buying, pouring, storing and sharing, I'll share what I've learned from talking with brewmasters, writing about beer, helping brew in commercial facilities and at home, and er, drinking a few pints here and there in bird hunting country. I'll list some craft brewpubs worth visiting in bird hunting country, too, along with hunting tips for each beery bird hunting town. Don't say I didn't get you anything for Christmas! And it's all brought to you by: Sage & Braker Mercantile , LandTrust.com , HiVizSights.com , Pointer shotguns , @midwayusa, # midwayusa , MidwayUSA , Mid Valley Clays and Shooting School, TrulockChokes , HiViz shooting systems, Purina Pro Plan Sport and FindBirdHuntingSpots.com. And don't miss Wingshooting USA TV airing on local stations, sports networks and national TV networks. Learn more here.…

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