Murder and the paranormal finally meet! Grab your wine and milkshakes and join us every Sunday for some chilling ghost stories and downright terrifying true crime stories. The world's a scary place. And that's why we drink!
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Project Upland, in our continued effort to serve our community in new and innovative ways while seeking to lower the barriers of entry into upland hunting, is pleased to publish PROJECTUPLAND.COM ON THE GO. In order to make our content easier to access in more diverse ways, we now publish audio versions of our growing library of online written content. It is our hope that, by creating a new pathway to access the materials we produce, we strengthen our community and bring it closer together.
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Welcome to The Lab, a podcast focused on Gundogs, Good Times, and the Great Outdoors. Join host Barton Ramsey as he interviews outdoorsmen who have excelled in a multitude of avenues involving gundog, hunting, and business endeavors. The Lab is produced by Cornerstone Gundog Academy - online resources to help you train your retriever. Visit https://www.cornerstonegundogacademy.com for more information.
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Where-to, how-to and when-to bird hunting advice on pheasant, partridge, ruffed grouse, sharptails, prairie chickens and quail, Host Randy Shepard has bird hunted from Oregon to Wisconsin to New Mexico and Arizona. He's taken 15 different combination limits and four different double limits of upland birds across the mid-west. He's never hired a guide, leased land, hunted as a guest or engaged in a swap hunt, while in pursuit of dual limits. All self-made, self-planned hunts, on public (and a ...
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Welcome to Mr. Suban's Classroom! Here are the ideas and voices of my talented and inquisitive students. Cover art photo by http://freegraphic.today Cover art photo by https://www.rawpixel.com
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We are hopeless animal lovers, who want to share our experience and knowledge with you, for the betterment of your animals’ lives. We focus on health, nutrition, behavior, and ideas for overall well-being and happiness. Twice a month, we bring you guest experts, advice, and commentary, and a lot of fun and laughter!
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Quail or Chickens: Which Domestic Bird is Right For You?
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7:53In this article, Mike Fitzgerald writes about how, depending on your living situation and homesteading goals, chickens or quail may work better for you. Paradigm Sporting Dog offers veterinarian-designed field and truck first aid keeps to keep you and your dog prepared for the unknown. Check out paradigmsportingdog.com. Read more at projectupland.c…
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E429 A Personal Pug Nightmare and a Driving School Lore
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2:16:36** Trigger Warning: Child/Infant Death ** It’s Episode 429 and are we well? No! This week Em brings us to the very haunted Cape May, NJ for a quick story on the Hotel Macomber and a couple bonus personal ghost stories. Then Christine covers the absolutely devastating case of the Las Cruces Bowling Massacre, which is truly the stuff of our nightmare…
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German Longhaired Pointer (Deutsch Langhaar) Breed Profile
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13:36In this article, Project Upland Director of Operations (and Deustch Langhaar owner) Jennifer Wapenski writes about the history, characteristics, and abilities of the ever-versatile German Longhaired Pointers and Deustch Langhaars. Paradigm Sporting Dog offers veterinarian-designed field and truck first aid keeps to keep you and your dog prepared fo…
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E428 A Smuggled Cream Soda and a Vibin' Lady in White
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1:55:05** Trigger Warning: Child/Infant Death ** It’s Episode 428 and we’re off to a better start than usual! This week Em tells us all about one of the last standing landmarks of the Old West, the haunted Hotel Metlen in Montana. Then Christine covers the extremely sad and shocking case of Andrew Bagby, one of the earliest true crime cases she learned ab…
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In this article, Sage Marshall discusses the leading theories surrounding woodcock evolution in North America. Paradigm Sporting Dog offers veterinarian-designed field and truck first aid keeps to keep you and your dog prepared for the unknown. Check out paradigmsportingdog.com. Read more at projectupland.com.…
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E427 Chiropractic Adjustments for the Soul and Could-Be-Me Shadow Men
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2:22:40Welcome to ATWWD Presents the Wicked Recap! Just kidding, it’s Episode 427 and this week Em takes us to Iowa for the super haunted Farrar Schoolhouse. Then Christine covers the well known and very upsetting story of Amber Hagerman aka the case that spawned the creation of the AMBER Alert system. And you better believe you’ll catch us messing with t…
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Dr. Lee Payne - Lab Breeding, Genetics, Gundog Health
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1:13:17#024 What happens behind the scenes when champion Labradors are bred? Dr. Lee Payne, one of the most sought-after reproductive veterinarians in the Labrador world, pulls back the curtain on the science, skill, and precision required to maintain top-quality working dog genetics. From his unexpected journey into veterinary medicine to becoming the go…
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How to Keep Busy During the Bird Hunting Off Season
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10:08In this article, biologist Frank Loncarich recommends that, during the off season, bird hunters become students of the birds through learning basic biology, meteorology, and networking with wildlife professionals. Paradigm Sporting Dog offers veterinarian-designed field and truck first aid keeps to keep you and your dog prepared for the unknown. Ch…
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E426 A Big Bi Cup and Christine’s Box of Doom
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2:00:32Episode 426 is here and is foster dog Hank the funniest thing that’s happened on the podcast so far? This week Em brings us the story of the haunted Burlington County Prison and the wild shenanigans that went on there. Then Christine covers the unfortunate case of Hannah Anderson and Jim DiMaggio which leaves us speechless. And if you need us you c…
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Ranar Moody - 24.7Hunt, Hunting Traditions, Music
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1:05:04#023 Ranar Moody takes us on an authentic journey through his remarkable path from aspiring entrepreneur to co-founder of 24.7Hunt. This conversation explores the beautiful intersection of hip-hop culture and waterfowl hunting while challenging perceptions about who belongs in outdoor spaces. Growing up in Georgia with deep family hunting tradition…
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Happy April Fools Day! Today Eva has collected a batch of wild, spooky, and trick filled stories for us. Including a fire station ghost, an accidental haunting, a clown in a basement, and some ghostly school kids just to name a few. And will someone jump in clogs and clack their heels for us? …and that’s why we drink! For a list of resources or way…
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In this article, Mark Parman writes about the names, histories, and habitat information for naturally-occurring edible alliums. Paradigm Sporting Dog offers veterinarian-designed field and truck first aid keeps to keep you and your dog prepared for the unknown. Check out paradigmsportingdog.com. Read more at projectupland.com.…
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E425 Our Pancake Era and Cosmic Sleep Mysteries
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1:59:05It’s Episode 425 and we’ve Ore-gone to Oregon! This week Em brings us the third and final part of the Miracle of Laon aka the Exorcisms of Nicola Aubry, where we have a little Wicked Beelzebub moment. Then Christine brings us some breaking news! with the Aaron Goodwin murder plot, the true crime and paranormal crossover we never expected. And looko…
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Chase White - Fowl Plains, Waterfowl Outfitting, Gundogs
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1:41:56#022 What happens when a phone call about a hunting dog leads to lifelong friendship, a marriage, and a thriving business? Chase White, owner of Fowl Plains Outfitters in Great Bend, Kansas, joins Barton to unpack their decade-long journey from dog trainer and client to witnessing life's most profound moments together. Chase shares the remarkable s…
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The New Project Upland Podcast: What Caused the Passenger Pigeon Extinction?
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34:23In this episode, Gabby and AJ talk to Mark Avery, author of A Message from Martha. As a biologist and conservationist, Mark takes us back in time to reconstruct the biology, habitat, and final era of the Passenger Pigeon. The Passenger Pigeon’s extinction is one of the most dramatic extinction stories of the 20th century, resulting in the loss of t…
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Herman Alofs’ Invention Of The Reloading Magazine
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7:48In this article, Craig Mitchell writes about one metalworker who, 100 years ago, enabled post-Great Depression hunters to reload efficiently without purchasing a pump-action shotgun. Paradigm Sporting Dog offers veterinarian-designed field and truck first aid keeps to keep you and your dog prepared for the unknown. Check out paradigmsportingdog.com…
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E424 Mount Shasta Synchronicities and Beelzebubbe’s Little Matzo Ball
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2:16:39It’s Episode 424 and we’re glowing in the daylight savings lighting. This week Em brings us Part two of the exorcisms of Nicola Aubry where the devil is so camp. Then Christine covers the heartbreaking Part two of Billie-Jo Jenkins’ case. And are we reclaiming ‘manifesto’? …and that’s why we drink! For a list of resources or ways to help those affe…
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The Designation of National Monuments and Their Impact on Public Lands
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17:52In this article, A.J. DeRosa discusses the origin and history of the Antiquities Act as well as the powers U.S. presidents have when it comes to designating (or removing) national monuments. Paradigm Sporting Dog offers veterinarian-designed field and truck first aid keeps to keep you and your dog prepared for the unknown. Check out paradigmsportin…
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In this article, Mike Fitzgerald shares about how he financially benefits from raising coturnix quail. Paradigm Sporting Dog offers veterinarian-designed field and truck first aid keeps to keep you and your dog prepared for the unknown. Check out paradigmsportingdog.com. Read more at projectupland.com.…
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E423 Baby Cobra Podcasting and a Goblin Grandfather
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1:59:02It’s Episode 423 and we’re coming to you live through our gamboozler bamdoozit who-whatsit. This week Em brings us another multi-parter with the wild story of the exorcisms of Nicola Aubry aka the Miracle of Laon. Then Christine covers the red flag filled case of Deorr Kunz Jr, an unsolved missing child case from 2012. And does anyone know what the…
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Wade Shoemaker - Migra Ammunitions, Photography, Waterfowl
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1:14:56#021 From 3 AM boat ramp conversations to thawing frozen hands with body heat, Wade Shoemaker pulls back the curtain on what it really means to bridge the gap between the waterfowl industry and the passionate hunters who fuel it. As the driving force behind Migra Ammunition's revolutionary Boat Ramp Tour, Wade has transformed what began as simple m…
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What’s Limiting Eastern Ruffed Grouse Populations?
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19:07In this article, Gary Norman offers insights from his career as a ruffed grouse biologist on the factors impacting eastern ruffed grouse survival. Due to an editorial error, the second half of Gary's original article was not included in this episode's initial publication. As of 3/24, we have updated this podcast episode to include his article in it…
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E422 Nostalgic 90's Tarot Cards and A Block Party of Ghosts
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2:04:55It’s Episode 422 and we’ve been Zorg blasted by Zenon. This week Em finishes out Part 2 on The Cage of St Osyth and it's terrifying paranormal happenings. Then Christine covers the haunting case of Alicia Kozakiewicz, the first widely reported Internet-related child abduction. And we’ll catch you next time astral projecting from our dreams… and tha…
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Trial by Fire: The Loss and Potential Recovery of Ruffed Grouse Habitat in Virginia
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17:06In this article, Ryan Dawson writes about ruffed grouse populations and habitat in Virginia and how fire may just be what southeastern forests need to recover Appalachian ruffed grouse. This article originally appeared in the winter 2024 issue of Project Upland Magazine. Read more at projectupland.com.…
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E421 Frenemies in Relaxing and a Mid Nap Yap
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2:11:47Welcome to Episode 421 where all roads lead to the Em-pire. This week we’re headed to England! First for Em’s part 1 on The Cage of St Osyth, a former prison/holding place for many accused of witchcraft in the 1580s. Then Christine kicks of her two-parter on the tragic story of Billie-Jo Jenkins which will have some major plot twists next week! And…
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Get ready to boogie into March with us while we read you a selection of ghostly Listener Stories. From a haunted home built by a criminal, to a dog loving poltergeist, a prankster ghost and some not so friendly/friendly cemetery ghosts, this episode has it all! And we hope the leprechauns bring you all a lucky month filled with positivity... and th…
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Luke Moore - Gunner, Waterfowl, Pro Trainers, Do Dogs Have an "Off Switch"?
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1:32:24#020 Our conversation explores the journey of dog training and the nuances of being a responsible dog owner. Luke Moore from Gunner shares valuable insights on training, breeding, and the reality behind the "off switch" concept in Labradors. • Luke defines the "off switch" as a misleading term in dog training • Importance of socialization and prope…
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In this article, Mike Fitzgerald explains useful practices for raising domestic quail during all four seasons. Check out Mike's recipe for pickled quail here! Read more at projectupland.com. Read more at projectupland.com.By Project Upland Magazine
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E420 Demons with Tongs and the Big Loft in the Sky
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2:31:32It’s Episode 420 and are the vibes weird today or is that just us? This week Em finishes out their two-parter on the Humpty Doo Poltergeist and the wild shenanigans that went on in the house! Then Christine covers the tragic case of Frank McAlister from Redding, California. And don’t tell grandpa he’s alone with a murderer… and that’s why we drink!…
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Midwestern Bobwhite Quail Conservation: The Time For Action Is Now
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16:10In this episode of Project Upland On The Go, two quail biologists encourage private landowners to take advantage of state and federal habitat management assistance. This story was originally published in the Fall 2024 issue of Project Upland Magazine. Subscribe to Project Upland Magazine and find more articles like this at projectupland.com. Read m…
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E419 The Salty Spitoon Sauna and the Bookworm Protocol
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2:19:19It’s Episode 419 and we wanna know how tough are ya? This week Em takes us back to Australia for their most popular poltergeist story, the Humpty Doo Poltergeist. Then Christine covers the not-so cold case of Helene Pruszynski from Colorado. And lookout for random men bringing Fun Little Treats to your door! …and that’s why we drink! For a list of …
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When I say stand hunting, I’m not referring to sitting in a deer stand and waiting for rabbits to show up. (Unless you always see rabbits from your deer stand, in which case, do that!) Instead, I’m talking about setting up within gun range of excellent rabbit cover that is impossible to flush rabbits from and waiting for them to emerge. Ambush hunt…
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E418 A Labrador Retriever’s Decorating Sensibilities and a Barbed Wire Knitting Circle
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2:10:34It’s episode 418 and we’re passing along our decorative sticks! This week Em takes us to a 1920s potato festival with the Guyra Ghost of Australia. Then Christine covers the wild and tragic case of Patsy Wright. Let’s bring back periscopes in 2025! …and that’s why we drink! For a list of resources or ways to help those affected by the fires in Los …
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South Dakota Huns, Sharptails & Pheasants
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57:10Send us a text Chaos & Mayhem in South Dakota. Lots of grouse, huns, pheasants and hunters too! Several day hunts from five weeks spent in South Dakota last season. "One morning I left the truck at 11:00 with Mayhem and was back before noon with the three bird limit. A clean triple of sharptails. A couple hunters stopped to chat as I was stowing bi…
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A Complete Guide to Late Season Snowshoe Hare Hunting
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10:40Late season snowshoe hare hunting is a bit different than early season snowshoe hunting. Here are a few pointers for adding a hare or two to your game bag during the tail end of winter. Read more at projectupland.com.By Project Upland Magazine
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The Complete Weimaraner History, Profile, and Hunting Dog Story
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36:44The official history of the Weimaraner begins on June 22, 1897 when a club for the “pure breeding of the silver-grey Weimaraner pointing dog” was formed in Erfurt, Germany. The breed’s development since that time is relatively well documented. The historical record from before that time is much less clear. And since the further back it goes, the fu…
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E417 Breaking into Wallace and Giving Balloons to Priests
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2:28:32It’s episode 417 and we’re dazzling and disintegrating. This week Em brings us a classic exorcism, the possession of Gina, which aired on 20/20 back in 1991. Then Christine covers one of Vermont’s biggest mysteries, the heartbreaking case of Brianna Maitland. And we’ll catch each other next time breaking through walls in our dreams… and that’s why …
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Listener Stories: Vol. 100! (The Lost 16th Listener’s Episode)
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2:28:32It’s been 100 weeks, no wait.. MONTHS since we started reading listener submitted stories from all you amazing Boozers and Shakers. So to celebrate Eva and the team put together a "Best of" Compilation, including some staff picked favorites from the last 8 years, and boy are they a doozy! So grab your drink of choice and settle in for a wild ride t…
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Paws To Peaks Rescue: A Nonprofit Dedicated To Rehoming Bird Dogs
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8:24Gina Deem was a nursing student in Bozeman, Montana when she adopted her first hunting dog in 2014. At the time, she wasn’t a hunter, but her then-boyfriend was. “He said, ‘If we’re going to get a dog, we’re going to get a bird dog. And that bird dog’s going to be a German Shorthair,’” she recalls. Aware of how many dogs were in shelters, Deem want…
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So how English is the English setter? In some ways, the answer is ‘not very much.’ In terms of numbers, looks and working style the breed is now more American, more Italian, more international than it is English. However, the English setter is, and always will be, quintessentially English. Refined over time by brilliant, industrious people, the Eng…
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E416 Em’s Recurring Bit and a Gossipy Tale
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2:27:23It’s episode 416 and the chaotic energy is in the house this week! First Em brings us a long-awaited topic: the Denver Airport Conspiracies, complete with secret bunkers, Greg the Gargoyle, a baggage system from hell, and so much more. Then Christine covers a case that feels like the best kind of gossip, Robert “Bob” Samuels and the Green Widow, wh…
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FDA-Approved QuailGuard Treats Cecal Worms And Eyeworms In Wild Bobwhite Quail
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15:13For bird enthusiasts, hearing about the negative impacts of habitat loss on bobwhite quail isn’t anything new. In fact, this issue have been largely blamed for North America’s shrinking bobwhite population. However, parasites may have a larger effect on wild quail than previously thought, especially in Texas and Oklahoma. “Something happened,” said…
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How to Keep a Hunting Dog Conditioned in the Winter
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15:28For many of us in the northern snow-covered hills of the United States, hunting season is shortly coming to an end—if not already. Green rolling pastures have now been replaced by a tundra; the woodcock have all traveled down to warmer, worm-filled bayous; and the grouse are retreating to the treetops. Now entering your home, you will likely be met…
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E415 A Kiss of Silence and a Ghost Who Hates Mansplainers
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1:53:20Happy Concepisode everyone! It’s episode 415 and the 8 year anniversary of And That’s Why We Drink's Conception! This week Em brings us to Florida for the haunted May-Stringer House which has gained the title of Florida’s most haunted home. Then Christine covers the plot twist filled case of Lee Harvey and Tracie Andrews. And don’t forget to catch …
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I heard the jokes about water swatting American coots long before I became a licensed hunter. But when I finally took up waterfowl hunting, I discovered that the humor surrounding coots was actually a well-placed sentry guarding a well-kept secret: American coot is delicious. Read more at projectupland.com.…
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You’ve done your research, picked the ideal dog breed, selected a reputable breeder, and now have a much-anticipated date circled on your calendar. Your new puppy will soon arrive in your home, full of unbridled potential and the uncanny ability to create chaos wherever it goes. The weeks before the new pup arrives are the best time to gather suppl…
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E414 Flying Foopengerkles and The Art of Yapping
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1:54:16It’s Episode 414 and the butterflies in our stomachs have turned to pterodactyls. This week Em takes us to Kansas for the wild tale of Sinkhole Sam, aka the Kansas Cryptid. Then Christine beings us to South Africa for the horrifying case of Alison Botha who truly is a survivor. And we swear we weren't going to lick the frosting, just look at it wit…
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Guide to Hunting Gambel’s and Scaled Quail In Arizona
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11:49My first experience with Arizona quail occurred as a covey of about 30 Gambel’s quail raced across the public two-track road before us, sprinting to a pond to get water. Not believing our luck, I pulled the truck over. My father, James, and buddy, Kyle Hedges, helped me boot up three dogs. While the process took about 20 minutes, we were confident …
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E413 The Corpse Color Zoom Filter and the Fun Little Treat Lifestyle
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1:52:57It’s Episode 413 and we deserve an FLT today. This week Em brings us a classic cryptid story from South Carolina, the Lizard Man of Scape Ore Swamp. A 7-foot tall, 3-toed lizard who apparently is obsessed with attacking cars. Then Christine brings us to England for one of the UK’s most notorious female killers, Joanna Dennehy. And maybe you’ll catc…
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If you were to ask a bird or rabbit hunter in nineteenth century England which dog he would prefer to accompany him, the answer was often a Curly-Coated Retriever. That may surprise you, given the rarity of the Curly today. Hunters in the 1800s knew the Curly-Coat as a persevering, talented, hardy hunting dog who could handle both fur and feather i…
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