63. Desiree Stormont - Reflections on NAVHDA Invitational Training, Mindset, and the NAVHDA Lady Gang.
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 group. Be sure to check them out on Facebook! This episode is brought to you by Ugly Dog Hunting Co. Shop now at UglyDogHunting.comMusic used under Creative Commons -Two Step Daisy Duke by Mr. Smith is licensed under an Attribution 4.0 International License.
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62. Emily Julin - From Having a Fear of Dogs to Becoming a NAHRA and NAVHDA Judge.
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. Shop now at UglyDogHunting.comMusic used under Creative Commons -Two Step Daisy Duke by Mr. Smith is licensed under an Attribution 4.0 International License.
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61. Ben Brettingen - The Importance of Public Lands in Bird Hunting, Transitioning from Drahthaars to Cover Dogs and Building a Career in the Hunting Industry.
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 to escout, versatile dogs vs. cover dogs, and pheasants vs. ruffed grouse. 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 licensed under an Attribution 4.0 International License.
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60. Your Public Lands Are For Sale - Are You Really Going To Let That Happen Without Speaking Up?
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: 202-224-3121Ask 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 strongly oppose Senator Mike Lee’s proposal to sell off millions of acres of public land as part of the budget reconciliation bill.These lands are where I train my dogs, hunt upland birds, and enjoy the outdoors with my family. Selling them off to developers or private interests is a permanent loss to hunters and anglers, wildlife, and future generations.Please vote NO on any bill that includes forced public land sales. This matters deeply to me and thousands of other hunters and outdoorspeople across the country. Thank you.”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 International License.
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59. Mike Neiduski - Planning a Long Distance Bird Hunting Trip
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 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 International License.
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