The Bird Dog Babe Courtney Bastian

I created this podcast three years ago to find and connect with other women interested in upland hunting and all things bird dogs. I was, and continue to be, eager to learn and be inspired. In the process, I've been listening and understanding what women want. My goals and mission are now focused on that; making opportunities available for like-minded women to connect and get started and involved more easily. In this closing episode, I share my gratitude for everyone who has inspired and supported me on this journey. Continue the journey with me and so many others over at HerUpland! HerUpland.com
 
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Andy and Amanda Doak live and love all things bird dogs, hunting, conservation, and NAVHDA (North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association). For those that have experienced the friendships made through your involvement in NAVHDA, you can relate to this conversation about the personal gain that comes not only from those relationships with other people but also with your dogs. Andy and Amanda's gratitude inspires them to give back to the organization at the local and national levels. Andy shares more about why he is currently running for the vice president position of the NAVHDA International board. Voting ends on Nov 16, get your votes in! 
The Bird Dog Babe Podcast is Presented By:
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OnX Hunt 
6:00 Andy’s start into hunting
11:20 Amanda’s start into hunting and bird dogs
14:45 Pudelpointers
17:25 Getting active at a local level
22:00 Amanda’s journey in NAVHDA testing
28:07 English Setters
30:00 Hunting and training with your spouse
36:00 Judging for NAVHDA
41:15 Women in NAVHDA
49:30 Creating habitat
53:15 Running for NAVHDA International VP
55:00 NAVHDA youth program
56:30 Reaching goals and looking forward to the future
1:11:50 Apprentice Support Program
1:13:45 Putting into an organization that you get so much out of
1:20:00 Hunting season plans
1:21:35 Favorite piece of gear
1:23:25 Favorite gamebird recipe – woodcock
Connect with Andy
Connect with Amanda
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In this episode guests Sam 'the slayer' Snyder, Katie Willis, Stephanie Walton Filicipzak, and Chloe Nostrant join me to discuss our hunt with 4 senior bird dogs in the sea of sage this past September. This episode, and this hunt, is a tribute to my dearly beloved, late Bisto, whom we lost this past spring.
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Boss Shotshells
OnX Hunt
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7:45 Purina Pro Plan Bright Mind
16:45 Intros
24:40 onX Hunt
31:00 BOSS Shotshells
33:50 Syren Shotguns
39:40 Dakota283
41:25 Planning the hunt(s)
44:00 Bisto’s Hunt
55:50 Sam ‘the slayer’ Snyder (er’ Tillman)
1:01:50 Chloe’s Sharptail Recipe 
1:04:55 Shep’s Story
1:10:00 Reaching out there
1:13:00 Landowner appreciation
1:15:55 One Montana, Master Hunter Program
1:21:10 Pick up your damn hulls!
1:24:50 The best moment
1:44:10 Comfortable, beautiful silence
1:49:30 Pushing through the pain
1:54:20 In the moment
2:01:30 Truck toast
2:07:15 Closing comments

Rachel Willard and her husband, Andrew, rely on wild game meat to fill their freezer and feast on year-round. This year they acquired two bearded baby bird dogs and their active lifestyle has led them to become active volunteers for their local NAVHDA Chapter and avid upland hunters. Rachel shares her story of getting into big game and upland hunting, the love of beards, and the learning and adventures that come with bird dogs. Rachel and Andrew have become very dear friends of my husband and me this past year, and we absolutely love and cherish every moment we spend with them. Both stepped up to the plate as mentors this past weekend at HerUpland Grouse Camp and did an amazing job. Enjoy this episode and hear from an amazing, beautiful person inside and out that Rachel Willard is
The Bird Dog Babe Podcast is Presented By:
Purina Pro Plan
Boss Shotshells
OnX Hunt
6:45 Intro to hunting
11:20 Big Game
17:50 Getting started in upland
20:55 Squirrels and rabbits
24:15 Bird Dogs
26:00 Pudelpointers
27:30 Choosing a breeder
35:00 NAVHDA
40:55 First NAVHDA NA Test
54:05 Releasing dog for the track
59:30 HerUpland Pointing Dog Camp
1:04:30 Pigeons
1:07:15 Hunting plans
1:10:15 Invasive quail
1:12:15 Future dog training plans
1:14:00 The latest bearded addition
1:18:15 Shared dog training duties
1:21:50 Providing structure for active bird dogs
1:28:55 Breed differences
1:30:00 Women’s Gear
1:36:40 Favorite Game Bird Recipe
1:40:00 onX Hunt
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In this episode my good friend, and frequent guest of the podcast, Katie Willis, joins me as we discuss a crazy summer, all things building HerUpland, future plans, and just some dang good conversation.
The Bird Dog Babe Podcast is Presented By:
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Boss Shotshells
OnX Hunt
 
10:00 All the puppies
16:00 Training and testing first NAVHDA UT dog
27:00 NAVHDA Invitational
44:20 HerUpland Dog Training Camp recap
1:04:50 Building HerUpland
1:32:00 HerUpland Hunting Camp
2:01:00 All the bad dogs
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Dr Amanda Inman joins me to discuss one of my favorite bird dog breeds, and the 200th breed to gain AKC recognition, the Bracco Italiano! Amanda is a long time Bracco enthusiast, President of the Bracco Italiano Club of America and a Veterinarian that has made the major health concerns of the breed her personal passion project with research being recognized around the world. 
The Bird Dog Babe Podcast is Presented By:
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This episode is brought to you by:
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8:30 Meet Dr Amanda Inman
15:10 Bracco Italiano breed history
19:30 Trot, Gallop, Braga
27:30 Bracco vs Spinone
34:10 The long road to AKC breed recognition
57:30 Characteristics of the Bracco Italiano
1:09:30 NAVHDA and AKC field stats for the breed
1:33:00 Who should and shouldn’t own a Bracco
1:39:10 Health concerns of the breed
1:58:35 The Drool!
2:00:00 Join The Bracco Italiano Club of America
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Bracco Italiano Club of America
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