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The Bird Dog Babe

The Bird Dog Babe

Hosted by: Courtney Bastian

This podcast highlights women who hunt, train and compete with their bird dogs. We also discuss tips and advice on canine health, breeding, training and nutrition. As well as conservation efforts for public land...

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Episode 032: Helping Future Generations of Dogs with Dr Sharon Albright of AKC/CHF

Episode #32

Dr Sharon Albright is the Manager of Communications and Veterinary Outreach for The AKC/Canine Health Foundation. Sharon joins me on this episode to discuss what the AKC Canine Health Foundation is all about, and some...
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Episode 031: Making Learning Fun For Humans and Dogs with Jane Ardern

Episode #31

Jane Ardern is the founder, owner and head trainer at WaggaWuffins Canine College in the UK. She uses positive reinforcement for all obedience and gun dog training. Her methods mean more than just clickers and treats...
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Episode 030: Connecting Moments that Matter to you Most in the Outdoors with Reid Bryant of Orvis

Episode #30

Reid is the Host of The Orvis Hunting and Shooting Podcast, and is the Orvis Endorsed Operations Manager. We dig into the history of  Orvis, and how women have played a strong hunting role throughout generations of...
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Episode 029: Backcountry Chef Margie Nelson of Wyld Gourmet

Episode #29

Born and raised in Montana, Margie Nelson continues a heritage of hunting and cooking wild game recipes. In this episode Margie shares the ideal ways to prepare, cook and enjoy upland, waterfowl and big game to its...
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Episode 028: How To Take Harvest Photos with Sonya Smith

Episode #28

Sonya Smith, the Communications Director of Montana Wildlife Federation, discusses current hot topics with the MWF including: grizzly bear management, Montana’s BLM public land access program, CWD and carcass dumping...
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Bonus #3 - Season Opener recap and Dog Training Q&A

William Bastian of Claddagh Kennel discusses first month of season opener then answers training questions submitted by listeners. 3:50 Beginning of the season recap 6:15 Hunting Sharptail 11:00 4 month old Ruthless’...
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Episode 027: Dr Callie Harris - Senior Dog Nutrition

Episode #27

Dr Callie Harris is a Veterinary Communications Manager for Nestle Purina PetCare. Our bird dogs give us so much throughout their life, and we owe It to them to provide the very best in their aging years. Dr Callie...
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Episode: 026 - For The Love of Dogs & Duck Hunting, Tina Dokken

Episode #26

Tina Dokken shares her story on how her dog got her started in hunting and chose her husband. Tina covers all things essential to learning how to start waterfowl hunting, essentials for a successful hunt, what a dog...
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Episode 025: Girl's Grouse Camp

Episode #25

A recap of Girl's Grouse Bitch Camp in western Montana. Sharing the stories, sisterhood and success of a great weekend with some pretty amazing women!   5:50 Intros 10:30 Planning Grouse Camp 12:30 Dog Power 20:20...
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Episode 024: Stephanie Wottrich - Dove Hunting

Episode #24

Dove hunting season is underway! Stephanie Wottrich has 20 years of experience dove hunting. She shares insight on all things dove hunting, as well as her favorite dove recipes and the enjoyment she finds sitting...
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Episode 023: Meg Eden - Bird Dogs Can Do It All

Episode #23

Meg Eden - breeder, owner, trainer and handler of Wireswest German Wirehaired Pointers focuses on dogs that are bred for the gun, hunting to the best of their ability. From horseback field trials, to AKC Hunt tests,...
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Episode 022: Hannah Nikonow - Sagebrush Guru

Episode #22

Hannah Nikonow shares her story of being an adult onset hunter, why she prefers bird dogs with beards, her passion of wild game cooking, and the game that keeps her busy in the Fall. Hannah is able to mix her work...
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