The Have Dog Will Travel Podcast

Tomas Heidenwirth

HDWT is primarily an upland hunting podcast, interviewing the most interesting hunters, dog owners, trainers, trialers, writers, and aficionados. From time to time we will throw a wrench in the machine and bring on houndsmen that focus on predator control and trials.

Episodes

  1. Feb 13

    Episode 12- A Preview of Pheasant Fest 2026

    On this episode, brought you by Lion Country Supply, Tomas is joined by Jared Wiklund, Communication Director for Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. They preview Pheasant Fest 2026 in Minneapolis, MN. Learn more: https://events.pheasantsforever.org/events/2026-national-pheasant-fest-and-quail-classic/c200d942-1c49-4e1d-a8e6-de63366343af

    40 min

  2. Feb 13

    Episode 11- Recap of 2025

    Our host Tomas Heidenwirth joins us to share a recap of the 2025 season.

    32 min

  3. 08/22/2025

    Episode 10- Gearing Up for Fall, What Do You Need to Get Your Dogs Ready

    On this episode, Tomas is joined by Steve Stiner and Ryan Ferut who are co-owners of Lion Country. They talk about Lion Country, training products, and future podcasts where you can email them with questions about dog training and tracking collars. Starting Monday, use promo code HDWT10 at checkout for a discount at https://www.lcsupply.com.

    56 min

  4. 06/23/2025

    Episode 9- Tribute to the Greats

    On this episode of Have Dog Will Travel, Tomas shares some sad news from the Big Marsh English Setters family and provides a tribute to one of the greats of his crew.

    29 min

  5. 05/14/2025

    Episode 8- How Can We Protect Our Checkbook With Pet Insurance

    On this episode of HDWT, Tomas sits down for a conversation with Ryan and Kelly Ferut from Setter Point Insurance. They discuss what their company offers, how their insurance can help your dogs and how we, as owners, can protect our checkbook. Learn more at www.setterpointins.com and follow them on Instagram: @setterpointinsurance.

    1h 2m

  6. 04/16/2025

    Episode 7- Recapping the Quail Challenge

    On this episode, Tomas shares an on location recap of his time at the Quail Challenge held at Harms Hide-A-way Hunting Preserve back in late March.

    22 min

  7. 02/27/2025

    Episode 6- Pheasant Fest and the Mission of Pheasants Forever

    The 2025 National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic is coming up March 7th-9th in Kansas City, MO. We talk about that and the mission of Pheasants Forever and more on this episode with Jared Wiklund, Manager of Public Relations for Pheasants Forever. Learn more about National Pheasant Fest here: https://pheasantsforever.org/Pheasant-Fest.aspx

    34 min

  8. 02/16/2025

    Episode 5- Season's Over, Now What?

    On this episode, Tomas starts the show by sharing a recap of his recent travels including his hunting trip with Steph and the dogs to Kansas. Also, as hunting season comes to a close, what are you supposed to do next? Joining for this episode is guest Chad Chase from Chase Brother's Brittanys in Aplington, IA to talk about an upcoming Quail Challenge event on March 29th, 2025 at Harms Hide-A-way Hunting Preserve in Ackley, IA. Find more information on the fun challenge event online by visiting https://www.facebook.com/harmshideawayhuntingpreserve or https://www.facebook.com/groups/1752670745015704.

    37 min

  9. 12/27/2024

    Episode 4- Hunting As a Couple

    On this episode, Tomas talks with his partner Steph Lane about her role with Outdoor Mentors, what it is like for the two of them to share their hunting/outdoors passions together and much more. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

    1h 17m

  10. 11/20/2024

    Episode 3- Uplands in Iowa

    On this episode, Tomas discusses the need for public lands conservation and much more with guest Uriah Hansen. Uriah is with the Natural Resource Commission (NRC) for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and a longtime upland hunter. View their website here: https://www.iowadnr.gov/About-DNR/Boards-Commissions/Natural-Resource-Commission

    1h 4m

  11. 11/03/2024

    Episode 2- Time to Gear Up

    On Episode 2 of HDWT, Tomas runs through the gear he uses for himself and for his dogs. He also shares some good reminders to make sure you are always prepared in the field as hunting season is ramping up across the country.

    27 min

  12. 10/21/2024

    Episode 1- Introduction

    On the first episode of HDWT, our host Tomas details his journey into working with upland hunting dogs, his passion for shooting sports and shares a bit about what the podcast will be all about in future episodes.

    37 min
  • 12 Episodes

About

HDWT is primarily an upland hunting podcast, interviewing the most interesting hunters, dog owners, trainers, trialers, writers, and aficionados. From time to time we will throw a wrench in the machine and bring on houndsmen that focus on predator control and trials.

Information

  • Creator
    Tomas Heidenwirth
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2024 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    The Have Dog Will Travel Podcast