The Ugly Dog Podcast
The Ugly Dog Podcast
Latest Episodes
80. Nate Kennedy - Falling in Love With Grouse Dogs, Conservation, and Keeping the Family Log Book Going
Nate Kennedy shares his journey from a deer hunter to a passionate bird dog owner and conservation advocate. He gives insights on habitat diversity, the impact of bird dogs, and the vibrant community supporting upland hunting. In this episode, ...
79. Ford Van Fossan - Quail on the Eastern Shore to Chasing Chukar and Taking WingWorks Vests to the Next Generation
Ford Van Fossan shares his journey from the eastern shore to owner of Wingworks, a classic upland hunting vest brand. We explore the history of the brand, the importance of durable gear, and the future of upland hunting apparel. In this episode...
78. Chris Midgette - Boykin Spaniels, Wirehaired Vizslas, and Beyond
In this episode, Chris Midgette shares his journey from waterfowl hunting to upland, exploring the unique traits of Boykin spaniels and his decision to add a wirehaired vizsla into the mix. Chris shares his journey from novice dog trainer to a ...
77. Des Stormont - A Look Back at the NAVHDA Invitational and a Changing Perspective on What's Important.
Des Stormont is BACK on the Ugly Dog Podcast! She and Mike look back on their NAVHDA Invitational training season and test date, discuss how training and hunting priorities change over time, and look ahead to what's on the calendar for training...
76. Andrew Vavra - The Journey From Intern to VP of Marketing, Waterfowl to Upland, and Now A Proud Member of Team Wirehair
Andrew Vavra sits down with Mike this week to share how an "I need a job" internship led him to a career in marketing and communications with Pheasants Forever. And, along the way Andrew transitioned from a waterfowler to an upland hunter, rais...