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Gundog Nation

A show to bring together gundog enthusiasts, trainers, and handlers with discussion focused on all breeds and styles of gundogs.

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95:01

Tim Parks - Building A Gun Dog Community While...

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2025/12/24

Send us a text #67 A small mountain town asks a big question—why not us? That spark turns into a blueprint for culture, community, and a band that’s suddenly everywhere. We sit down with Tim Parks, Manchester’s tourism director and manager of The Creekers, to unpack how a tight-knit team moved from free hometown shows to major festival lineups without trading in their roots. Think practical strategy—agents, labels, radius clauses, and routing—blended with the soul of Appalachia—accents, garde...

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82:14

Chad Norpel and Scott Townsend - Inside NSTRA:...

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2025/12/17

Send us a text #66 A great bird dog doesn’t happen by accident. We sit down with NSTRA president Scott Townsend and competitor Chad to unpack how a walking field trial can shape complete dogs—steady on birds, snappy on the retrieve, sharp in the wind, and polite around bracemates. If you’ve ever wondered what judges actually score, how backing decides tight finishes, or why a clean to-hand retrieve matters, this conversation maps the entire system from first entry to national events. We dig ...

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90:07

Jimmy Muller - From Machine Shop To Mastery: How...

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2025/12/10

Send us a text #65 What if your choke isn’t what’s holding you back—but how you understand it is? We sit down with Jimmy Muller of Muller Chokes, a master toolmaker and elite shooter who went from aerospace and defense machining to reinventing shotgun performance. Jimmy pulls back the curtain on why two “modified” chokes can pattern wildly differently, how taper, parallel, surface finish, and concentricity shape results, and why barrel harmonics make shotguns far more individual than most sho...

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84:22

Brett Browning - How A Pointer And A Map Opened A...

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2025/12/03

Send us a text #64 The map looks different when your dog disappears into the tundra and points white birds against white sky. Kenneth sits down with Brett Browning to trace a wild loop through Alaska, Idaho, South Dakota, Montana, and Arizona—breaking down the birds, the terrain, and the dog work that ties it all together. From 40-covey days on ptarmigan above Nome to blue grouse that vanish into Douglas firs, we dig into how scent really moves, why a pointer might be locked up with the wind ...

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100:31

Brady Davis and Matt McCormick - Building A Waterfowl...

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2025/11/26

Send us a text #63 A great hunt starts long before the first flight. We sit down with Matt McCormick and Brady Davis of Flying V to unpack how a forged bird knife, smart dog choices, and year-round ranch management turn big plans into clean birds and reliable shoots. From Bozeman to fast water on the Yellowstone, this one moves from craft to habitat to dogs with zero fluff and plenty of grit. First up: the Bird Blade. After hundreds of real-world birds—from teal and huns to late-season honke...

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Dan Ihrke - How Early Training And Smart Pressure...

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2025/11/19

Send us a text #62 A well-trained dog that hunts with composure doesn’t happen by accident. Kenneth sits down with trainer and preserve manager Dan Ihrke to map out a clear path from puppyhood to polished gun dog, connecting genetics, early foundations, and fair pressure to performance that holds up in real blinds. Dan explains why the HRC Grand is his north star—it fuses technical concepts with real hunting chaos—then shows how smart puppy work creates the mindset to pass difficult tests and...

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68:44

Justin Smith - Can Prize Money Reshape Retriever...

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2025/11/12

Send us a text #61 What if your retriever’s best work earned more than a ribbon? We sit down with pro trainer Justin Smith to introduce Hunting Retriever Trials, a master-level, scored competition with real cash payouts, clear placements, and divisions for Open, Amateur, and Youth. Think land triples with flyers, water-heavy second series, and a final water series that demands control and courage. Judges score marks, blinds, and manners on a half-point scale so performance is transparent and ...

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Tracy W Stubbs - What It Takes To Build A Hall Of...

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2025/11/06

Send us a text #60 A national hunt test that looks and feels like real duck hunting, judged by a standard that doesn’t blink—this is the HRC International Grand through the eyes of its chairman, Tracy Stubbs. We dig into why the Grand keeps growing, how a 1,000-dog event actually gets built, and what separates a solid weekend Finished dog from a Grand Champion that performs with style and precision. Tracy breaks down the Grand’s five-series design—two land, two water, and an upland—and the s...

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73:02

Jonathan Holland - What Makes A Great Boykin:...

Gundog Nation ·

2025/11/04

Send us a text #59 Want a Boykin that actually loves to retrieve and holds up under pressure? We sit down with Alabama trainer-breeder Jonathan Holland of Tomahawk Kennels to unpack what separates a flashy social clip from a reliable, confident gun dog. Jonathan cuts through the hype with hard-won insight on bloodlines, water work, and day-to-day reps that turn potential into performance. We start with the Boykin boom: how social media raised awareness, why prices range wildly, and what “eli...

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68:46

Anna Blanton - When Authentic Music Beats The...

Gundog Nation ·

2025/10/30

Send us a text #58 A fiddle on fire, a crowd roaring back, and a band sprinting from small-town stages to New Year’s Eve at the Ryman—this conversation with Anna Blanton of the Creekers pulls back the curtain on a rise that feels as electric as it looks. We start with roots: classical violin and Irish tunes, the discipline that builds precise hands, and the guts to throw out the page and play by ear. Anna explains how years backing singer-songwriters taught minimalism, then how the Creekers u...

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90:43

Dr. RuthAnn Lobos - From Marathoner To Vet: Gut...

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2025/10/28

Send us a text #57 Watch a well‑trained dog do what it was born to do—and keep doing it longer. Kenneth sits down with Dr. Ruth Ann Lobos, a senior veterinarian at Purina and lifelong athlete, to break down the simple changes that protect performance: proven probiotics for gut stability, joint support that starts young, and safer handling habits that save elbows and extend careers. We get clear on exercise‑induced colitis and why travel, training, and hard hunting can jolt a dog’s GI tract j...

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Roe Reynolds - From Arkansas To Alaska: Building A...

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2025/10/23

Send us a text #56 A life built around dogs doesn’t happen by accident—it’s earned in pre‑dawn loadouts, long tracks through brush, and quiet choices at the tree. We sit down with guide Roe Reynolds, who turned a youth of coonhounds into seasons guiding black bears in Idaho and brown bears and moose in Alaska, all while building spec homes back in Arkansas. Roe explains how he rigs from the box, why spring baits and fall fruit orchards require different strategies, and what makes a balanced b...

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84:03

Kristin Best - From Foundation to Field: Training,...

Gundog Nation ·

2025/10/16

Send us a text #55 Want a calmer, sharper, more reliable gun dog without guesswork or gimmicks? We sit down with Kristen Best of Best Retrievers to unpack a training approach that starts with relationship, not reflex. She maps the Five Love Languages onto dogs—praise, petting, treats, retrieves, and quality time—and shows how meeting a dog where they are unlocks focus, trust, and speed. If you’ve ever struggled with steadiness at the line, a “doer” who won’t think, or a pup who needs confiden...

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62:06

Clayton Stark - What Keeps a Hunting Tradition Alive?

Gundog Nation ·

2025/10/14

Send us a text #54 A good hound’s voice in cool October air can carry a lifetime of lessons. We sat down with filmmaker and houndsman Clayton Stark to unpack how he turned backyard pups and pleasure hunts into a thriving outdoor life—without trading joy for scorecards. Clayton grew up in northwest Ohio where mature oak woods meet endless corn and soybeans, and coons grow big on easy calories and low pressure. He shares why he hunts for love of the chase, not arguments in the dark, and how coa...

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Jeff Stanfield - The Big Honker: Building a Gun Dog...

Gundog Nation ·

2025/10/09

Send us a text #53 A well-trained dog can turn hard work into wonder—and few people know that better than Jeff Stanfield of The Big Honker. We sit down at his North Texas lodge to unpack the real engine behind successful seasons: patient scouting at first light, guides who still love the grind, a kitchen that feels like a town square, and clear rules that keep hunts safe and fair for everyone. From puddle ducks and dove weekends to pheasants, quail, and deer, Jeff lays out how weather, habita...

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56:19

Chuck Williams - Building a Student Gun Dog Team, One...

Gundog Nation ·

2025/10/07

Send us a text #52 A small Georgia school just rebooted what “sports” can mean for teenagers—and it starts with a whistle, a lead, and a steady dog at heel. We sit down with Principal Michael Langston and Coach Chuck Williams of Gordon Lee High School to unpack how a simple idea—bringing retrievers into an ag classroom—grew into a structured gun dog team where students learn handling, safety, and the kind of composure that carries through life. Along the way, you’ll hear from the students the...

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61:29

Kyle Sanders and Dustin Jones - From Garage Lathe to...

Gundog Nation ·

2025/10/02

Send us a text #51 A great duck call feels inevitable when you hear it ring true—and that’s exactly where our conversation with 737 Duck Calls begins. We bring on co-founders Dustin Jones and Kyle Sanders to trace their path from a garage lathe to national shelves, and why a simple promise—every call hand tuned, every time—built a devoted following. Dustin breaks down call anatomy in plain English (barrel, insert, reed, cork) and explains how tiny choices in tone board sanding and reed length...

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Baylor Smith and Brittany Reese - Training, Heritage,...

Gundog Nation ·

2025/09/30

Send us a text #50 The best dog work isn’t loud; it’s calm, clear, and earned one short session at a time. That’s the energy we bring as we sit down with Brittany and Baylor from Oklahoma—two hunters who prove you don’t need a pedigree in the outdoors to fall hard for working dogs, public land, and long miles under an open sky. Brittany didn’t grow up hunting; she jumped in to shake up her life and discovered a sense of peace and purpose that stuck. Baylor learned by doing—training friends’ d...

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84:28

Kenneth Laird - How a Beagle Owner Became a Gundog...

Gundog Nation ·

2025/09/25

Send us a text #49 The seemingly predestined connection between Kenneth Laird and gundog artistry unfolds in this captivating conversation that weaves together shared Southern roots, childhood hunting experiences, and artistic evolution. Growing up in Memphis, Tennessee with a natural gift for art and a passion for rabbit hunting with beagles, Laird's journey from commercial illustrator to acclaimed gundog artist reveals the intersection of talent and authentic passion. Despite formal art ed...

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78:22

Ronnie Cowan - Engaging Youth in Gundogs and Hunting

Gundog Nation ·

2025/09/23

Send us a text #48 In this conversation, Kenneth Witt and Ronnie Cowan discuss the importance of outdoor recreation advocacy, particularly focusing on youth programs in Tennessee that aim to engage young people in hunting and conservation. Cowan shares insights on the innovative approaches taken to introduce youth to gun dogs and hunting, the funding and support for these programs, and the significance of teaching hunting skills as part of wildlife management. They also touch on the ch...

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