Best Wade Kisner Podcasts (2025)

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MEMORIES FROM THE FIELD with Wade Kisner | Setter Tales Podcast 1:26:08

18d ago1:26:08

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On this episode, Wade is the subject of our series Memories From the Field! Wade reminiscences about his first dog as a child, growing up on a farm, hunting as a family tradition, and more! Send us a text Support the show Please be sure to subscribe, it's free! If you can, leave a review. It goes a long way toward helping the show! Also, let us kno…

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MEMORIES FROM THE FIELD with Steve Nash | Setter Tales Podcast 46:42

3M ago46:42

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Steve Nash grew up in Kansas City, Missouri and learned many outdoor skills related to hunting and fishing from his Uncle, Jack Brown. He has many fond memories calling in ducks and geese and the camaraderie that can only be found in a goose pit with family and close buddies. Steve fondly recalls the annual pheasant hunting trips to Viborg, South D…

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MEMORIES FROM THE FIELD with Steve Hornung | Setter Tales Podcast 46:18

4M ago46:18

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Steve Hornung grew up in Iowa Falls, Iowa and was exposed to pheasant hunting at an early age. Steve learned about bird hunting and dogs from his uncle. This experience created a life long love of bird hunting which continues this day. As a career educator Steve found himself living in rural areas of Iowa where pheasant hunting was very popular. Se…

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MEMORIES FROM THE FIELD with Larry Wray | Setter Tales Podcast 45:14

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Larry Wray is a life long resident of Poweshiek County having grown up in Grinnell, Iowa. Early in his youth Larry’s family exposed him to hunting and fishing and were instrumental in his life long love of the outdoors. Pheasant hunting became one of his passions and he has passed that on first to his son, and now to his grandson. Join us for some …

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MEMORIES FROM THE FIELD with Steve Miller | Setter Tales Podcast 56:28

6M ago56:28

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Steve Miller, 83 years old, grew up in Boone, Iowa and was first exposed to upland bird hunting in the early 1950’s tagging along with his best friend, Larry and Larry’s Dad. Pheasants were plentiful and getting a limit of birds was easily accomplished even without a dog. Like many youth beginning hunters, Steve purchased a .410 single shot shotgun…

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MEMORIES FROM THE FIELD with Bob Harken | Setter Tales Podcast 48:18

7M ago48:18

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Wade shares stories with Bob Harken about bird hunting in Iowa Falls and growing up and working around farmers. Send us a text Support the show Please be sure to subscribe, it's free! If you can, leave a review. It goes a long way toward helping the show! Also, let us know what you think in the comments. If you have future show ideas we'd love to h…

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MEMORIES FROM THE FIELD with Bill Cammarata | Setter Tales Podcast 40:35

8M ago40:35

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Wade sits down with veteran Bill Cammarata to share stories about growing up hunting in Pennsylvania, good hunting dogs and passing down the tradition of hunting as it was passed down to him. Send us a text Support the show Please be sure to subscribe, it's free! If you can, leave a review. It goes a long way toward helping the show! Also, let us k…

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MEMORIES FROM THE FIELD with Ed Laneville | Setter Tales Podcast 32:16

9M ago32:16

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Wade travels to Hendersonville, Tennessee to have a chat with Ed Laneville about growing up in Iowa and hunting for the first time in his youth. Send us a text Support the show Please be sure to subscribe, it's free! If you can, leave a review. It goes a long way toward helping the show! Also, let us know what you think in the comments. If you have…

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MEMORIES FROM THE FIELD with Ryan Shoop | Setter Tales Podcast 1:01:54

10M ago1:01:54

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Ryan Shoop shares some memories from his time growing up in Eastern Iowa. Send us a text Support the show Please be sure to subscribe, it's free! If you can, leave a review. It goes a long way toward helping the show! Also, let us know what you think in the comments. If you have future show ideas we'd love to hear them. Setter Tales Podcast Links W…

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MEMORIES FROM THE FIELD with Ray Stefani | Setter Tales Podcast 58:34

11M ago58:34

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Ray Stefani sits down with Wade to talk growing up hunting to eat, and sweet memories of beloved past dogs. Send us a text Support the show Please be sure to subscribe, it's free! If you can, leave a review. It goes a long way toward helping the show! Also, let us know what you think in the comments. If you have future show ideas we'd love to hear …

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MEMORIES FROM THE FIELD with Dick Heft | Setter Tales Podcast 49:24

1y ago49:24

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Dick Heft grew up on a farm in rural Floyd County Iowa. The family farm provided the perfect habitat for pheasants and early in his life Dick was exposed to bird hunting with his family and their dog. After taking his first rooster, Dick was hooked on upland hunting and at age 78 he continues to enjoy being in a field with good hunting dogs and a f…

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MEMORIES FROM THE FIELD with Greg Johnston | Setter Tales Podcast 51:26

1y ago51:26

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Wade sits with Greg Johnston in studio to reminisce about the days of growing up in south-western Wisconsin with nine siblings. A neighbor boy introduces his family to hunting squirrel hunting that starts a life-long passion of working with field dogs. Send us a text Support the show Please be sure to subscribe, it's free! If you can, leave a revie…

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The Road to the Modern E-Collar with Ed Rader | Setter Tales Podcast 59:58

1+ y ago59:58

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Ed Rader takes us on the journey of his original electronic collar invention and as well as some insight into the "immoral" pheasant. Send us a text Support the show Please be sure to subscribe, it's free! If you can, leave a review. It goes a long way toward helping the show! Also, let us know what you think in the comments. If you have future sho…

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MEMORIES FROM THE FIELD with Jim Smith | Setter Tales Podcast 49:31

1+ y ago49:31

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Jim Smith, 80, remembers what it was like hunting in Iowa back in the 1970s-1980s. He and several friends would walk farm fields hunting pheasants, describing a time when the skies were dark with birds. Join us for some Memories From the Field! Send us a text Support the show Please be sure to subscribe, it's free! If you can, leave a review. It go…

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Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation with Ross Baxter | Setter Tales Podcast 53:08

1+ y ago53:08

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Ross Baxter takes time to discuss the finer points of the 501c Non-Profit Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation. The foundation protects and restores Iowa's land, water and wildlife while always looking for more people and ways to preserve habitat for the public! Website - https://www.inhf.org/ Website - https://www.iowalandoptions.org/ Facebook - https…

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Role Call - Wade and Tomas Return | Setter Tales Podcast 45:12

1+ y ago45:12

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Wade and Tomas return from hiatus to discuss their goings on and looking forward to material for the show. Send us a text Support the show Please be sure to subscribe, it's free! If you can, leave a review. It goes a long way toward helping the show! Also, let us know what you think in the comments. If you have future show ideas we'd love to hear t…

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All Dogs Go To Michael | Setter Tales Podcast 57:15

1+ y ago57:15

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Michael Mapes has a particular kinship with bird dogs. Dogs that had a rough go, some through multiple placements without a forever home. He takes them under his training and realizes their potential to be good bird dogs, and wonderful family pets. That is the mission behind Second Chance Bird Dogs, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Lakeview, Michigan, rega…

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Tyler Sladen - Falconer, Professional Photographer | Setter Tales Podcast 56:38

1+ y ago56:38

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Wade and Tomas have a chat with Tyler Sladen, Veteran and Owner of Southwest Wildlife Pros about hunting alongside falcons in the wilds of New Mexico. WebsiteInstagramFacebookSupport the show Please be sure to subscribe and leave a review. It helps the show! Also, let us know what you think in the comments. If you have future show ideas we'd love t…

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Remote Show @Highland Hideaway Hunting - Riverside, IA | Setter Tales Podcast 59:55

1+ y ago59:55

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Wade and Tomas host a round table remote show at Highland Hideaway Hunting in Riverside, IA with several special guests. Join us for episode 34 of Setter Tales Podcast! Website Facebook YouTubeSupport the show Please be sure to subscribe and leave a review. It helps the show! Also, let us know what you think in the comments. If you have future show…

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Matthew Puckett - Bird Dog Enthusiast | Setter Tales Podcast 1:05:04

1+ y ago1:05:04

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Our guest Matthew Puckett shares the story of having his trailer with dogs stolen in New Mexico and answers questions live. Share in lessons learned and the story that brought the gun dog community together!InstagramSupport the show Please be sure to subscribe and leave a review. It helps the show! Also, let us know what you think in the comments. …

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Tom Loy - Breeder, Tallgrass Gordon Setters | Setter Tales Podcast 58:36

1+ y ago58:36

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Join us as we learn more about the Gordon Setter and what its like to hunt multiple species of upland birds in the Snake River Valley of Idaho. Tom Loy has had a passion for his Gordon Setters since getting his first one in 1989. Tom gives us some insight into the challenges of pursuing his upland favorite, the Hungarian Partridge. WebsiteFacebookY…

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Sgt Patrick Perkins - President, Heroes Hunting Foundation | Setter Tales Podcast 1:04:10

1+ y ago1:04:10

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This week we discuss the fine work being done for veterans by the Heroes Hunting Foundation with Sgt Patrick Perkins. HHF, a 501(c)(3) non profit, gets formerly deployed veterans out into the field to hunt as a form of therapy. Traveling around the country HHF covers all expenses for selected veterans while seeking the best outdoor experience in va…

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Greg Pierce - Upland Hunter Public Lands, Montana | Setter Tales Podcast 56:29

1+ y ago56:29

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We had a great time speaking with our old friend, Greg Pierce from Great Falls, Montana. While researching English setters for a possible new pup a few years ago, Greg discovered our Setter Tales video series and he knew right away that his new hunting companion would be a blue belton English setter like Sweet Lou. Today Greg hunts with his blue be…

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Perry Dlugie - President, German Shorthair Pointer Club of Illinois | Setter Tales Podcast 1:00:28

1+ y ago1:00:28

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Tune in as we explore the things to know when participating in AKC Hunt tests with Perry Dlugie, President of the German Shorthair Pointer Club of Illinois. Perry has been involved in helping his organization host hunt tests for over 16 years at the Des Plaines State Fish and Wildlife Area training grounds outside Jolliet, Illinois. Hunt test title…

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Greg Heidebrink - Iowa D.N.R. | Setter Tales Podcast 54:37

1+ y ago54:37

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Greg Heidebrink is a graduate of Iowa State University with a BS in Forest Management. He has worked as a private consulting forester and for the last 22 years as a district forester with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. One of his favorite things to do is work with private landowners on their forest lands. He says it is fun watching them …

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Ryan Steen - Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Frey Pet Hospital | Setter Tales Podcast 1:08:25

1+ y ago1:08:25

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We speak with Dr. Ryan Steen, DVM about all things canine health. Be sure to bring your burning questions for this orthopedic specialist with Frey Pet Hospital in Cedar Rapids, IA.WebsiteFacebookSupport the show Please be sure to subscribe and leave a review. It helps the show! Also, let us know what you think in the comments. If you have future sh…

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Scottie Leach - R3 Upland Project | Setter Tales Podcast 53:43

1+ y ago53:43

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Grouse hunting in Ohio and how Scottie Leach hopes to recruit a whole new generation of upland hunters through his project: R3 Upland, his experience with the Ruffed Grouse Society, Pheasants Forever, and his favorite story about his Brittany hunting dog.Support the show Please be sure to subscribe and leave a review. It helps the show! Also, let u…

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Chuy Garcia - Owner/Trainer, Cash Setters | Setter Tales Podcast 45:12

1+ y ago45:12

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Wade speaks with Chuy Garcia, Owner of Cash Setters in Southeast Iowa. Chuy is a trainer and breeder of Llewellin Setters and gets into the finer details of growing up with gundogs, teaching his sons the craft, and his favorite memories of his dogs.Support the show Please be sure to subscribe and leave a review. It helps the show! Also, let us know…

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Fifty Gundogs at a Time | Setter Tales Podcast 1:16:59

1+ y ago1:16:59

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This week we sit down in the studio with Bryan Camper: Owner, Head Trainer for Swift Rock Kennel to talk shop about raising gundogs, the differences in training various breeds., and handling up to fifty dogs at a time! Website: https://swiftrockkennel.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063676297022 Send us a text Support the s…

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Boots on the Marsh - Scott Lindars | Setter Tales Podcast 54:28

2y ago54:28

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Hunting in Florida can sometimes find you crossing paths with things that can hunt you back! Wade and Tomas speak with author, Founder of Marshdoodle, and Florida hunter, Scott Lindars about his time in the outdoors chasing the speedy Snipe. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marshdoodle/ Send us a text Support the show Please be sure to subscrib…

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In the Wilds with Bret Ingram & Coach & Viewer Questions for OPEN FIELDS | Setter Tales Podcast 45:44

2y ago45:44

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We are joined for an update live from the prairies of North Dakota by Bret Ingram & Coach in this episode of OPEN FIELDS! -------------------------------------------------------- Setter Tales Podcast is a proud member of the ORN Network https://www.orncreative.com/ Send us a text Support the show Please be sure to subscribe, it's free! If you can, …

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Caught by the Long Tails - Brett Ingram | Setter Tales Podcast 56:14

2y ago56:14

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Bret Ingram was born in Mobile, AL. Never hunted in his youth, but started watching upland programming like Setter Tales and Hunting with Hank. He became hooked on English Setters, so began his passion for upland three years later. These days he can be found running fields with his two year old pup, Topa. Send us a text Support the show Please be s…

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Drone Technology Helping In The Outdoors - William Dedic | Setter Tales Podcast 52:35

2y ago52:35

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After a career working with John Deere and owning his own generator company, William Dedic retired. These days, his interest is in helping folks through a non-profit called Iowa Drone Search and Rescue, Inc. Utilizing thermal cameras, Bill dives into the many benefits drones can provide for the outdoors, including rescuing animals. Current Director…

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Kennel Updates and Viewer Questions in This Episode of OPEN FIELDS | Setter Tales Podcast 55:01

2y ago55:01

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Tomas and Wade discuss the finer points of dog breeding along with answering some viewer mail in this episode of OPEN FIELDS on the Setter Tales Podcast Send us a text Support the show Please be sure to subscribe, it's free! If you can, leave a review. It goes a long way toward helping the show! Also, let us know what you think in the comments. If …

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From Baseball to Whitetails and Bird Feathers - Matt Duff | Setter Tales Podcast 57:17

2y ago57:17

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Growing up hunting and fishing in small town Mississippi and a love for sports led Matt to a storied trip to the Major Leagues. When his professional baseball career ended he returned to his outdoor roots and today hosts and produces, Major League Bowhunter. Along the way Matt discovered upland bird hunting and experienced the life style impact of …

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NAVHDA, Trainers, and Field Stories - Kelly Bryan | Setter Tales Podcast 59:55

2y ago59:55

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Join us as we highlight the upland history of one of Iowa’s great dog trainers, Kelly Bryan. Kelly shares some wonderful stories of great dogs and great trainers from the past and his continuing efforts to promote upland hunting through his work with the Hawkeye chapter of the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association at Big Springs Shooting…

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Dog training, breed behavior, and how to make a podcast - Nick Adair: Trainer, Host - Gun Dog It Yourself | Setter Tales Podcast 58:18

2y ago58:18

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Setter Tales Podcast Ep 43: Nick Adair - Trainer, Host - Gun Dog It YourselfWe are LIVE with our guest Nick Adair, host of Gun Dog It Yourself Podcast to speak about raising a good field companion, stories from the field, and this whole crazy podcast quest about our beloved hounds!WebsiteFacebookInstagramYoutubeKinetic Performance Dog Food Kinetic …

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Todd Ettleman - Board Member Aiming for a Cure Foundation, Pro Guide | Setter Tales Podcast 55:03

2y ago55:03

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This week we had a chance to spend some time discussing English Setters with our good friend, Todd Ettleman. As a life long upland hunter that grew up in western Iowa Todd put his bird hunting on hold as he pursued his career and raised a family in eastern Iowa. A chance client invitation to participate in the Aiming for a Cure celebrity bird hunt …

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Jason Patty - Owner: Skyview Setters | Setter Tales Podcast 55:48

2y ago55:48

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Tomas sits down with special guest Jason Patty: Owner of Skyview Setters in Kansas. They discuss traits, tips for newcomers in the breeding program, past hunts, and memories in the field! WebsiteFacebookSupport the show Please be sure to subscribe and leave a review. It helps the show! Also, let us know what you think in the comments. If you have f…

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Points of View 5/11/23 | Setter Tales Podcast 56:26

2y ago56:26

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We take more viewer questions on this rendition of Points of View! Please be sure to subscribe to the channel. It's free and helps the show!Support the show Please be sure to subscribe and leave a review. It helps the show! Also, let us know what you think in the comments. If you have future show ideas we'd love to hear them. Setter Tales Podcast L…

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Keng Yang - Champion for the Uplands | Setter Tales Podcast 55:52

2+ y ago55:52

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Join us as we spend some time with Keng Yang, an upland hunter from Minnesota. Yang’s interest in bird hunting is driven by his love of spending time with his family and a special dog, Kaiya. Looking to share his passion for the outdoors Yang began providing mentoring opportunities for anyone seeking to experience bird hunting for the first time.Ti…

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Edgar Castillo - Freelance Outdoor Writer, Bird Hunter | Setter Tales Podcast 1:00:16

2+ y ago1:00:16

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As a former Marine & law enforcement veteran, Edger Castillo sought the solace that the outdoors and upland hunting provided. Traveling to numerous areas of the country while pursuing different species of upland birds has long been his favorite thing to do. Join us as Edger describes his lifelong passion for hunting upland birds and how he now shar…

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Points of View 3/30/23 | Setter Tales Podcast 55:35

2+ y ago55:35

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The first episode of our new segment: Points of View (Like a Setter points birds, get it?) Hosts Wade and Tomas take viewer mail with questions about training, stories from the field, gear and more!If you have a question for us or one of our regular guests, drop us a line at: [email protected] with the subject line "Points of View"Take som…

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Brian Maze - Professional Guide, Host: The Amaazen Outdoors | Setter Tales Podcast 1:02:08

2+ y ago1:02:08

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We are joined by Brian Maze, host of The Amaazen Outdoors Podcast discusses leaving the corporate world to pursue his enjoyment of all things outdoors. From Minnesota, Brian works as a professional outdoor guide and tells us how the support of his family and a special gun dog, Rebel, have allowed him to pursue his dream job. Websites:The Amaazen Ou…

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Pavel Francev - Painter, Photographer, Bird Dog Enthusiast | Setter Tales Podcast 1:01:14

2+ y ago1:01:14

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Pavel Francev began his upland experiences in his home country of Latvia and he and his family currently reside in Calgary, Alberta Canada. Join us as we discuss upland bird hunting opportunities in the vast grasslands of the AB and how Pavel has used film to capture the beauty and the milestones in the training of his gun dog, Koda. WebsiteYouTube…

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Kyle Warren - Breeder and Trainer, Paint River Setters | Setter Tales Podcast 1:04:51

2+ y ago1:04:51

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Want to know the history of the development of the Llewellin setter? Join us as we chat with Kyle Warren of Paint River Setters while we learn what it takes to hunt Ruffed Grouse in the woods of Michigan. We discuss setter types and how true dogs and tracking dogs differ in the manner in which they use scent to find birds.WebsiteFacebookSupport the…

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Ian Donovan - Army Special Operations, Trained Retrieve Techniques | Setter Tales Podcast 58:57

2+ y ago58:57

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We all want a complete finished gun dog and the retrieve is the crowning jewel. Our good friend, Army Special Operations veteran, Ian Donovan breaks down the Trained Retrieve from beginning to end showing us the tools and techniques he has refined over the years with much success.Support the show Please be sure to subscribe and leave a review. It h…

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Steph Lane - Iowa Hunt Coordinator, Host: Woods & Waters Project | Setter Tales Podcast 1:01:27

2+ y ago1:01:27

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Join us as we learn more about mentoring the next generation of hunters with Stephanie Lane, Iowa Coordinator for Pass It On! Outdoor Mentors. Steph was introduced to the outdoors and various types of hunting at a very young age and has turned her passions into a career. Away from the hunting fields, she can be found hosting her popular podcast, Wo…

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Hunting Season | Setter Tales Podcast 1:00:41

2+ y ago1:00:41

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Tomas and Wade bring us up to date on several hunts that involved the setter crews during the last several weeks. Tomas reviews a successful Heroes Hunting Foundation pheasant hunt he guided and later when he teamed with Wade on a guided hunt at Highland Hunting. Discussions related to young setters learning their craft and a peek at the Garmin 200…

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John Howard - Co-Owner, Kinetic Performance Dog Food | Setter Tales Podcast 1:03:03

2+ y ago1:03:03

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How do you develop and bring a new dog food brand to the market? We get the inside story from John Howard, co-owner, Kinetic Performance Dog Food as we discuss the challenges and successful results from providing the proper nutritional needs for working dogs. WebsiteFacebookYouTubeUnleashed K9sSupport the show Please be sure to subscribe and leave …

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