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The Ugly Dog Podcast

Ugly Dog Hunting Co.

The Ugly Dog Podcast celebrates bird dog training, hunting wild places, habitat conservation, and the journeys that bring all three together. Brought to you by Ugly Dog Hunting Co.

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77. Des Stormont - A Look Back at the NAVHDA...

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2026/04/02

Des Stormont is BACK on the Ugly Dog Podcast! She and Mike look back on their NAVHDA Invitational training season and test date, discuss how training and hunting priorities change over time, and look ahead to what's on the calendar for training, judging, and testing in 2026. If you missed Des' first appearance, check it out here: Episode 2 This episode is brought to you by Ugly Dog Hunting Co. Shop now at UglyDogHunting.com Music used under Creative Commons -Two Step Daisy Duke by ...

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76. Andrew Vavra - The Journey From Intern to VP of...

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2026/03/26

Andrew Vavra sits down with Mike this week to share how an "I need a job" internship led him to a career in marketing and communications with Pheasants Forever. And, along the way Andrew transitioned from a waterfowler to an upland hunter, raised a lab in the city, then brought home a French Brittany, and now a German Wirehair. Andrew shares candidly about loving the dog you have and appreciating every moment afield, even if it doesn't go according to plan. There is lots to learn in this epis...

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75. Q&A - Spring Training, Thoughts on Expanding...

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2026/03/16

As is tradition, every 25 episodes Mike solicits questions from listeners, social media followers, etc. In this episode he sits down to answer questions about transitioning from hunting to training, why he doesn't believe tests and trials should set up specific categories for dog breeds, and a handful of insightful and deep questions from lessons learn along the way. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by Ugly Dog Hunting Co. Shop now at UglyDogHunting.com Music used under Creat...

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74. JP Knutson - A Journey Into Bird Dogs, Guiding,...

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2026/03/05

JP Knutson joins the show this week to share his journey into bird dogs and upland hunting, what he learned jumping into guiding early in his bird hunting career, and how he's adapting to shooting after a train accident left one of his arms fused. JP has had quite the journey and the uplands keep him coming back for more. Enjoy! Get in on the new Ugly Dog Hunting Co merch pre-order: Hoodie Pre-Order This episode is brought to you by Ugly Dog Hunting Co. Shop now at UglyDogHunting.com Mu...

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73. Mitch Skatter - Looking Back on 2025 and Looking...

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2026/01/08

Mitch Skatter joins the show this week to recap his 2025 pheasant season, chat about Pheasant Fest 2026, and take a deep dive on his Garmin dog GPS questions. Check out Mitch's YouTube Channel, Upland Path for more of his tips and tricks for bird hunting: https://www.youtube.com/@UplandPath This episode is brought to you by Ugly Dog Hunting Co. Shop now at UglyDogHunting.com Music used under Creative Commons -Two Step Daisy Duke by Mr. Smith is licensed under an Attribution 4.0 Internat...

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72. Grouse Camp Q&A - The Guys At Camp Answer...

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2025/11/06

If you're looking to learn more about grouse and woodcock hunting from a bunch of seasoned vets who also relish giving each other a hard time, this episode is for you. Mike sat down with he crew of friends and fellow die-hard ruffed grouse and woodcock hunters to take on listener questions. Questions range from cover type, how they structure feeding schedule, how to be a better shot, and tips for taking your first trips to the northwoods. There is a ton to be learned from this episode. Enjoy!...

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71. Bode Springer - College Level Questions on Upland...

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2025/10/23

Bode Springer joins the show this week to grill Mike for an upcoming college homework assignment. He is a student at UMD and studying environmental sustainability. Bode recently got his first bird dog, a springer, an apt choice given his last name and shares about his bird hunting journey thus far in addition to his thought-provoking questions. This episode is brought to you by Ugly Dog Hunting Co. Shop now at UglyDogHunting.com Music used under Creative Commons -Two Step Daisy Duke by Mr. Sm...

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70. Nate Akey - How Following a Dog Led to Hunting...

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2025/10/16

Nate Akey from onX Hunt joins the show this week to discuss his path into bird hunting and dog training, his NAVHDA Invitational run, hunting season so far, and so much more. Nate is an avid photographer who has leveraged his skill set with his degree to build a career in the hunting industry. We dive into all sorts of topics and this is the perfect episode to listen to on the long drive to camp! This episode is brought to you by Ugly Dog Hunting Co. Shop now at UglyDogHunting.com Music used ...

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69. Mitch Skatter - Creating the Upland Path,...

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2025/10/09

Mitch Skatter joins the show this week to share more about his journey starting Upland Path, a new YouTube Channel aimed at sharing helpful tips and tricks for upland bird hunters. He also dives into how he got into bird hunting, what he's learning from his first dog, and why mentorship and giving back is so important to him. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by Ugly Dog Hunting Co. Shop now at UglyDogHunting.com Music used under Creative Commons -Two Step Daisy Duke by Mr. Smith is licen...

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68. Marc Musselman & Jonny Serrano - Alclair Outdoors...

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2025/10/02

Marc Musselman and Jonny Serrano join the show this week to talk about Alclair Outdoors and the importance of high quality hearing protection. If you do any kind of dog training or bird hunting hearing loss is an under-discussed issue. Medical research is starting to highlight the impact hearing loss has on community and brain health as one ages and it's not looking good. Marc has a goal to make going afield with hearing protection no different than going with a good pair of boots and a trust...

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67. Roy Ames - A Dive Into The NAVHDA Gun Dog Test...

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2025/09/25

Roy Ames joins the show again this week to share a bit about our recent trip to Montana, the sometimes frustrating learning curve of puppies, and take a look into the first year of NAVHDA's Gun Dog Test. Announced this January at the NAVHDA Annual Meeting, the Gun Dog Test is a revision of the Utility Prep Test with the goal of increasing member participation while still providing a benchmark test for a serviceable companion gun dog. Roy breaks down this new opportunity for NAVHDA members to ...

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66. Waylon Lunn - Hunting the Upstate, The Art of...

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2025/09/11

Waylon Lunn joins the show this week to share his journey in bird dogs from New York City to the Upstate and now traveling across the country with his family for birds. He describes his journey searching for and developing a "purpose built bird dog". He also shares some of his keys to success for jump shooting ducks, he dives into the Northeast's famed 'pocket covers', and shares how he and his wife prioritize time outdoors hunting and fishing with their children each year. Waylon will ...

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65. Marilyn Vetter - Priorities for The Habitat...

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2025/08/28

Marilyn Vetter is the CEO and President of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. She joins the show this week to share some wins for the year as well as a handful of the many challenges ahead. Additionally, she lays out a bit about how she's planning for the hunting season ahead, having a new puppy in the house, and reminds listeners we all have a responsibility to speak up for the resource. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by Ugly Dog Hunting Co. Shop now at UglyDogHunting.com Music used...

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64. Charles Coulter - Learning to Not Care So Much,...

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2025/08/07

Charles Coulter is a bird hunting guide, bird dog trainer, and a NAVHDA Senior Judge. He sits down with Mike to share his journey into bird hunting, what it's like having his passion become his profession, and how he's learned the importance of fun over caring so much. He also shares training insights, bourbon recommendations, and how he sets up his gear for guiding. This one covers many bases. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by Ugly Dog Hunting Co. Shop now at UglyDogHunting.com Mus...

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63. Desiree Stormont - Reflections on NAVHDA...

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2025/07/31

Desiree Stormont joins the show for round 2 after her initial appearance on The Ugly Dog Podcast over a year ago. We recap some of our current NAVHDA Invitational training, mindset, mental hurdles and problem solving in addition to a host of other things. Des gives a first hand account of what it's like to judge Mike in the field, and shares honestly about navigating "the dip" in training for a test like the Invitational. She also shares about the NAVHDA Lady Gang and her involvement with the...

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62. Emily Julin - From Having a Fear of Dogs to...

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2025/07/24

Emily Julin joins the show this week to share her journey from fearing dogs as a child to having a whole pack of them now. She is now both a NAVHDA and NAHRA judge and dives a bit into the testing differences in this conversation. Additionally, Emily shares the importance of finding a good club with shared values and helpful members in reaching her bird dogs potential. This episode covers a lot of bases and you're sure to enjoy it! This episode is brought to you by Ugly Dog Hunting Co. ...

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61. Ben Brettingen - The Importance of Public Lands...

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2025/06/27

Ben Brettingen from onX Maps joins the show this week to cover the current movement in the Senate to sell public lands (speaking of, have you called your Senator yet?), and share his journey from filming hunts in college to a career in marketing in the hunting industry. He also shares how he got started in bird dogs, fell head first into drahthaars and has since transitioned into pointers and setters in cover dog trials. There are tons of gems in this episode, including onX tips and learning ...

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60. Your Public Lands Are For Sale - Are You Really...

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2025/06/19

Your public lands could be for sale soon if your Senator doesn't help torpedo a specific part of the budget reconciliation bill. Call them and let them know that CANNOT happen. Call: 202-224-3121 Ask for your Senator's office. Adapt this script to your voice (remember, be polite): “Hi, my name is [Your Name], and I’m from [place]. I am one of your constituents. I hunt, fish, bike, hike and explore the many public land opportunities we have here in the United States. I’m calling to...

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59. Mike Neiduski - Planning a Long Distance Bird...

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2025/06/12

This episode is the audio of a presentation Mike did at the 2025 NAVHDA Annual Meeting in Montana. He covers his tips and tricks to plan and execute a long distance road trip including pre-planning, checklist making, and some helpful pro-tips to keep you out of trouble when it inevitably finds you. If you have any follow up questions, feel free to reach out to Mike directly at the email mentioned in the intro, or our social media channels. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by Ugly D...

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58. Tanya Caram - Her Journey With Wirehaired Vizlas...

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2025/06/05

Tanya Caram joins the show this week to share how she fell in love with Wirehaired Vizlas, her journey to having the first VC WHV, spending extended time in Hungary, and working to develop the breed here in North America. Tanya also shares some unique insights about her journey along the way, including challenging doubters and tirelessly pursuing her goals. Tanya is an excellent trainer and a wealth of information, particularly for WHV's. Enjoy!! This episode is brought to you by Ugly D...

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