The Ugly Dog Podcast - 21. Brooke & Jake Bartells - A Father-Daughter Duo Bound for the NAVHDA Invitational, Cookies for Conservation, and The Power of Tribe.

21. Brooke & Jake Bartells - A Father-Daughter Duo Bound for the NAVHDA Invitational, Cookies for Conservation, and The Power of Tribe.

09/05/24 • 70 min

Brooke & Jake Bartells are bound for the NAVHDA Invitational with their Epagneul Bretons and this is their story. While Jake has been many times, this is Brooke's first trip handling her first bird dog, Rushie. One she's trained and hunted over from day one, including early wake ups, long-distances traveled, and learning from a long list of mentors. Brooke and Jake also share a few hunting stories and an honest assessment from a late August training session on where they're at in preparation. Lastly, Brooke shares about her commitment to conservation and where you might get your hands on some of her famous cookies come spring.
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.

Music used under Creative Commons -Two Step Daisy Duke by Mr. Smith is licensed under an Attribution 4.0 International License.

Previous Episode

20. Rhys Haugen - Taking The Term 'Gear Nut' to a Whole New Level, Starting High Plains Gear, and Getting a German Dog in Germany

Rhys Haugen is the founder of High Plains Gear, a upland hunting vest company committed to American made materials and manufacturing for all their products.
Rhys shares his motivation and journey in starting an upland hunting vest company, how he got started in bird dogs, and his experiences hunting and finding a dog while stationed overseas. Additionally, they discuss how Rhys coupled his experiences bird hunting, philosophies about gear from the Marine Corps, and a relentless pursuit for better to make his products.
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.

Next Episode

22. Nick Adair - Gun Dogging It Yourself.

Nick Adair is the host of the Gun Dog It Yourself podcast where he discusses all aspects of gun dog training with his guests.
Nick recently came through Minnesota on the way to Montana and we recorded an episode swap. This is the first installment, Mike's chance to interview Nick, and the second, Nick interviewing Mike, will come out in a few weeks.
This episode includes Nick's backstory, how he got into upland hunting and bird dogs, and why he focused in so much on training. Additionally Nick shares the most important things he's learned talking to some of the nations best trainers.
This just might be the episode that spurs some new training opportunities with your dog. 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.