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Setter Tales PodcastMEMORIES FROM THE FIELD with Tom Riccardi | Setter Tales PodcastTom Riccardi didn’t grow up hunting but was given an opportunity to accompany a college friend on a waterfowl hunt and was hooked. Tom found the many preparations of equipment leading up to the hunt, the early mornings to deploy decoys on that special spot with a good friend and dog an experience he had to repeat. Over the years Tom has expanded his hunting to include pheasant hunting and he can be found chasing ringnecks in Kansas on most opening days with a special lab. Send us a textSupport the show...
2025-12-041h 04Setter Tales PodcastMEMORIES FROM THE FIELD with Brad Donald | Setter Tales PodcastBrad grew up in Corydon, Iowa where as a youth he learned to hunt both pheasants and quail. After high school Brad’s life journey led him to play college football in South Dakota where he excelled at sports and immersed himself in the pheasant hunting gundog lifestyle that flourished there. To earn extra money during the summer breaks, Tom began training hunting dogs and his abilities led to opportunities to work for and learn from many professional trainers. Brad began training professionally and today has turned his passion for bird hunting and gundogs into a very successful family hu...
2025-10-1957 minSetter Tales PodcastMEMORIES FROM THE FIELD with Pete Clegett | Setter Tales PodcastAs a youth growing up in Mound City, Missouri, Pete Clegett took advantage of the abundance of water fowl hunting opportunities and became a regular in many of the goose pits. An early fascination with duck and goose calling led Pete to learn from veteran callers and develop a style of his own. His ability at deceiving ducks became legendary and sent him into calling competition. At the age of 17 Pete won the Missouri State Calling Championship. Pete continued to compete in contests and won numerous awards.Pete’s love of the outdoors also included being a pr...
2025-08-2953 minSetter Tales PodcastMEMORIES FROM THE FIELD with Wade Kisner | Setter Tales PodcastOn 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 textSupport 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. ...
2025-07-181h 26Setter Tales PodcastMEMORIES FROM THE FIELD with Steve Nash | Setter Tales PodcastSteve 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 Dakota in the late fifties.Send us a textSupport the show Please be sure to subscribe, it's free! If you can, leave a review. It goes a long way toward helping...
2025-05-1646 minSetter Tales PodcastMEMORIES FROM THE FIELD with Steve Hornung | Setter Tales PodcastSteve 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. Send us a textSupport 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 u...
2025-03-2946 minSetter Tales PodcastMEMORIES FROM THE FIELD with Larry Wray | Setter Tales PodcastLarry 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 special dog stories of his preferred breed, Britney Spaniels. Send us a textSupport the show Please be sure to subscribe, it's free! If you can, leave a r...
2025-03-0145 minSetter Tales PodcastMEMORIES FROM THE FIELD with Steve Miller | Setter Tales PodcastSteve 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 which he used to bag his first rooster along the railroad tracks behind his family home.Send us a textSupport the show Please be sure to subscribe, it's free! If you can, leave a re...
2025-02-0156 minSetter Tales PodcastMEMORIES FROM THE FIELD with Bob Harken | Setter Tales PodcastWade shares stories with Bob Harken about bird hunting in Iowa Falls and growing up and working around farmers.Send us a textSupport 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 Website YouTube Facebook Instagram
2024-12-2948 minSetter Tales PodcastMEMORIES FROM THE FIELD with Bill Cammarata | Setter Tales PodcastWade 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 textSupport 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
2024-12-0440 minSetter Tales PodcastMEMORIES FROM THE FIELD with Ed Laneville | Setter Tales PodcastWade 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 textSupport 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 Website YouTube
2024-10-2632 minSetter Tales PodcastMEMORIES FROM THE FIELD with Ryan Shoop | Setter Tales PodcastRyan Shoop shares some memories from his time growing up in Eastern Iowa.Send us a textSupport 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 Website YouTube Facebook Instagram Patreon
2024-10-231h 01Setter Tales PodcastMEMORIES FROM THE FIELD with Ray Stefani | Setter Tales PodcastRay Stefani sits down with Wade to talk growing up hunting to eat, and sweet memories of beloved past dogs.Send us a textSupport 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 Website YouTube Facebook Instagram
2024-09-2158 minSetter Tales PodcastMEMORIES FROM THE FIELD with Dick Heft | Setter Tales PodcastDick 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 fine shotgun. Join us as Dick shares his “Memories from the Field”Send us a textKinetic Performance Dog FoodKinetic offers a full line of premium dry dog food...
2024-07-2549 minSetter Tales PodcastMEMORIES FROM THE FIELD with Greg Johnston | Setter Tales PodcastWade 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 textSupport 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.
2024-05-1651 minSetter Tales PodcastThe Road to the Modern E-Collar with Ed Rader | Setter Tales PodcastEd 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 textSupport 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 Website YouTube Facebook
2024-05-0359 minSetter Tales PodcastMEMORIES FROM THE FIELD with Jim Smith | Setter Tales PodcastJim 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 textSupport 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...
2024-04-1849 minSetter Tales PodcastIowa Natural Heritage Foundation with Ross Baxter | Setter Tales PodcastRoss 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://www.facebook.com/IowaNaturalHeritage/Send us a textSupport the show Please be sure to subscribe, it's free! If you can, leave a review. It goes a long way toward helping the...
2024-03-2153 minSetter Tales PodcastRole Call - Wade and Tomas Return | Setter Tales PodcastWade and Tomas return from hiatus to discuss their goings on and looking forward to material for the show.Send us a textSupport 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 Website YouTube Facebook Instagram
2024-02-2945 minSetter Tales PodcastRemote Show @Highland Hideaway Hunting - Riverside, IA | Setter Tales PodcastWade 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 ideas we'd love to hear them. Setter Tales Podcast Links Website YouTube Facebook Instagram Twitter PatreonSend us a textSupport the show Please be sure to subscribe, it's free! If you...
2024-02-2859 minSetter Tales PodcastAll Dogs Go To Michael | Setter Tales PodcastMichael 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, regardless of breed or temperament. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/602587107635133/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/second_chance_bird_dogs/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjseLYtHmdmIWH69AYp0qnASend us a textSupport the show...
2024-02-2857 minSetter Tales PodcastTyler Sladen - Falconer, Professional Photographer | Setter Tales Podcast 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 to hear them. Setter Tales Podcast Links Website YouTube Facebook Instagram Twitter PatreonSend us a textSupport the show Please be sure to subscribe, it's free! If you can, leave a review. I...
2024-02-2856 minSetter Tales PodcastMatthew Puckett - Bird Dog Enthusiast | Setter Tales PodcastOur 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. If you have future show ideas we'd love to hear them. Setter Tales Podcast Links Website YouTube Facebook Instagram Twitter PatreonSend us a textSupport the show Please be sure to...
2024-02-281h 05Setter Tales PodcastTom Loy - Breeder, Tallgrass Gordon Setters | Setter Tales PodcastJoin 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. WebsiteFacebookYouTubeSupport 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...
2024-02-2858 minSetter Tales PodcastSgt Patrick Perkins - President, Heroes Hunting Foundation | Setter Tales PodcastThis 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 various types of hunting disciplines. Website Facebook:Iowa Chapter Nebraska ChapterIndiana Chapter 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...
2024-02-281h 04Setter Tales PodcastChuy Garcia - Owner/Trainer, Cash Setters | Setter Tales PodcastWade 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 what you think in the comments. If you have future show ideas we'd love to hear them. Setter Tales Podcast Links Website YouTube Facebook Instagram Twitter PatreonSend us a text...
2024-02-2845 minSetter Tales PodcastGreg Pierce - Upland Hunter Public Lands, Montana | Setter Tales PodcastWe 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 belton setter, Jackson and his newest setter, Lou, on public lands in Montana pursuing the many upland bird species that can be found just outside his door. Greg provides an overview of the challenges and joys of...
2024-02-2856 minSetter Tales PodcastPerry Dlugie - President, German Shorthair Pointer Club of Illinois | Setter Tales PodcastTune 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 requirements, common mistakes to avoid as a handler and what judges are looking for when scoring your dog will be discussed. Support the show Please be sure to subscribe and leave a review. It helps the show! Also, let us know...
2024-02-281h 00Setter Tales PodcastGreg Heidebrink - Iowa D.N.R. | Setter Tales PodcastGreg 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 get excited about forestry! Greg also has the opportunity to work on state owned Wildlife Management Areas. The area biologists and the foresters manage these areas for a diverse mix of tree species and age classes. This...
2024-02-2854 minSetter Tales PodcastRyan Steen - Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Frey Pet Hospital | Setter Tales PodcastWe 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 show ideas we'd love to hear them. Setter Tales Podcast Links Website YouTube Facebook Instagram Twitter PatreonSend us a textSupport the show Please be sure to subscribe, it's free! If...
2024-02-281h 08Setter Tales PodcastScottie Leach - R3 Upland Project | Setter Tales PodcastGrouse 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 us know what you think in the comments. If you have future show ideas we'd love to hear them. Setter Tales Podcast Links Website YouTube Facebook Instagram Twitter PatreonSend us a textSupport the show
2024-02-2853 minSetter Tales PodcastFifty Gundogs at a Time | Setter Tales PodcastThis 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=100063676297022Send us a textSupport 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 s...
2023-11-071h 16Setter Tales PodcastBoots on the Marsh - Scott Lindars | Setter Tales PodcastHunting 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 textSupport 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...
2023-10-1354 minSetter Tales PodcastIn the Wilds with Bret Ingram & Coach & Viewer Questions for OPEN FIELDS | Setter Tales PodcastWe 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 textSupport 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. ...
2023-09-2945 minSetter Tales PodcastCaught by the Long Tails - Brett Ingram | Setter Tales PodcastBret 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 textSupport 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...
2023-09-1556 minSetter Tales PodcastDrone Technology Helping In The Outdoors - William Dedic | Setter Tales PodcastAfter 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 of Iowa Drone Search and Rescue Inc. a new non profit that we are just getting rolled out... email address for me would be bill@iowadronesar.org Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/W0GEN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/group/iowadr... Webpage: https://w0gen...
2023-09-0152 minSetter Tales PodcastKennel Updates and Viewer Questions in This Episode of OPEN FIELDS | Setter Tales PodcastTomas 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 PodcastSend us a textSupport 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 Website YouTube
2023-08-1855 minSetter Tales PodcastFrom Baseball to Whitetails and Bird Feathers - Matt Duff | Setter Tales PodcastGrowing 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 a special gun dog, Birdie.Website: https://www.majorleaguebowhunter.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/majorleaguebowhunterTV/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/majorleaguebow/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@majorleaguebowhunterSend us a textSupport the show Please...
2023-08-0457 minSetter Tales PodcastNAVHDA, Trainers, and Field Stories - Kelly Bryan | Setter Tales PodcastJoin 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 Complex.Website: https://www.iowahawkeyenavhda.org/Send us a textSupport 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!Al...
2023-08-0359 minSetter Tales PodcastNAVHDA, Trainers, and Field Stories - Kelly Bryan | Setter Tales PodcastJoin 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 Complex.WebsiteSupport 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 th...
2023-07-2159 minSetter Tales PodcastDog training, breed behavior, and how to make a podcast - Nick Adair: Trainer, Host - Gun Dog It Yourself | Setter Tales PodcastSetter 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 offers a full line of premium dry dog food specially formulated for your hunting dogs.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show Please be sure to subscribe...
2023-07-0958 minSetter Tales PodcastTodd Ettleman - Board Member Aiming for a Cure Foundation, Pro Guide | Setter Tales PodcastThis 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 reignited his love of upland hunting and gun dogs. Today in his retirement, Todd works guiding clients at Highland Hideaway Hunting in Riverside, Iowa with his setter, Asa, and is the current Vice President...
2023-06-0955 minSetter Tales PodcastJason Patty - Owner: Skyview Setters | Setter Tales PodcastTomas 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 future show ideas we'd love to hear them. Setter Tales Podcast Links Website YouTube Facebook Instagram Twitter PatreonSend us a textSupport the show Please be sure to subscribe, it's free! If...
2023-05-2655 minSetter Tales PodcastPoints of View 5/11/23 | Setter Tales PodcastWe 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 Links Website YouTube Facebook Instagram Twitter PatreonSend us a textSupport the show Please be sure to subscribe, it's free! If you can, leave a review...
2023-05-1256 minSetter Tales PodcastKeng Yang - Champion for the Uplands | Setter Tales PodcastJoin 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.TiktokInstagramFacebookWebsiteSupport 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 Ta...
2023-04-2855 minSetter Tales PodcastEdgar Castillo - Freelance Outdoor Writer, Bird Hunter | Setter Tales PodcastAs 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 shares his adventures as an author with the many readers of his captivating stories and articles for several upland hunting magazines. Link TreeSupport the show Please be sure to subscribe and leave a review. It helps the show! Also, let us know...
2023-04-141h 00Setter Tales PodcastPoints of View 3/30/23 | Setter Tales PodcastThe 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: SetterTales@Protonmail.com with the subject line "Points of View"Take somebody hunting!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...
2023-03-3155 minSetter Tales PodcastBrian Maze - Professional Guide, Host: The Amaazen Outdoors | Setter Tales PodcastWe 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 Outdoors Podcast & Book a Guided HuntWisconsin Sharp-tailed Grouse SocietyCamp Candles for ConservationFacebookInstagramYouTubeSupport 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...
2023-03-161h 02Setter Tales PodcastPavel Francev - Painter, Photographer, Bird Dog Enthusiast | Setter Tales PodcastPavel 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. WebsiteYouTubeFacebookInstagramSupport 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...
2023-02-101h 01Setter Tales PodcastKyle Warren - Breeder and Trainer, Paint River Setters | Setter Tales PodcastWant 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 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...
2023-01-131h 04Setter Tales PodcastIan Donovan - Army Special Operations, Trained Retrieve Techniques | Setter Tales PodcastWe 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 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 Links Website YouTube Facebook Instagram Twitter PatreonSend us...
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Outdoor Adventure SeriesWade Kisner, Owner of Sweet Point Setters and Host of the Setter Tales PodcastWade Kisner, Owner of Sweet Point Setters and Host of the Setter Tales Podcast, is our guest on the Outdoor Adventure Series today.Wade learned quail hunting in west central Missouri and found a love for gun dogs. A career in Law Enforcement led him to Iowa, where pheasant hunting was huge. Since retirement, he jumped deep into Upland bird hunting and educating a new generation of bird hunters through guiding, producing a video series, and Podcasting.Topics Discussed What is Upland Bird HuntingWhat makes the S...
2022-12-201h 06Setter Tales PodcastSteph Lane - Iowa Hunt Coordinator, Host: Woods & Waters Project | Setter Tales PodcastJoin 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, Woods & Waters Project.W&W ProjectPass It On! Outdoor MentorsSupport 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...
2022-12-161h 01Setter Tales PodcastHunting Season | Setter Tales PodcastTomas 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 200i tracking collar are featured. 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...
2022-12-031h 00Setter Tales PodcastJohn Howard - Co-Owner, Kinetic Performance Dog Food | Setter Tales PodcastHow 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 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 Links Website YouTube Facebook Instagram Twitter PatreonSend us a text
2022-11-111h 03Setter Tales PodcastTyler Kisner - Cohost, Sweet Point's Setter Tales | Setter Tales PodcastWhat was it like to grow up in a bird hunting family in Iowa during the early 90’s? Wade’s eldest son, Tyler joins the Podcast to reminisce about his early upland memories and how to get young hunters hooked on wingshooting.Sweet Point's Setter TalesSupport 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 Links Website YouTube Facebook Instagram Twitter PatreonSend us a textSu...
2022-11-041h 05Setter Tales PodcastIan Donovan - Army Special Operations, E-collar Conditioning | Setter Tales PodcastToday’s E-collar technical advancements can be a blessing or curse unless used properly. Our good friend, Army Special Operations veteran, Ian Donovan takes us through the basics of introducing your e-collar to your dog for the first time. 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 Links Website YouTube Facebook Instagram Twitter PatreonSend us a textSupport the show Pl...
2022-10-2157 minSetter Tales PodcastWeather's A Changin' | Setter Tales PodcastWade and Tomas are back from hiatus. They discuss the annual Heroes Hunt at Highland Hideaway Hunting Preserve in Riverside, IA and tips for managing your gundogs as the Fall/Winter season approaches while answering viewer questions.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 Links Website YouTube Facebook Instagram Twitter PatreonSend us a textSupport the show Please be...
2022-10-1454 minSetter Tales PodcastJared Wiklund - Public Relations Manager, Pheasants Forever Inc./Quail Forever | Setter Tales PodcastAs an avid bird hunter that grew up grouse hunting in Northern Minnesota, Jared Wiklund found his perfect career with Pheasants Forever working as a regional representative in Iowa promoting upland habitat conservation. Today as the public relations specialist for Pheasants Forever, he acts as the spokesperson promoting PF initiatives, educating the public and interacting with members. Jared talks about the Call of the Wild initiative and plans to protect millions of acres of grassland habitat. WebsiteSupport the show Please be sure to subscribe and leave a review. It helps the show! Also, let us know what you think...
2022-09-231h 01Setter Tales PodcastJohn Linquist - Relationship Manager, MidwayUSA Foundation | Setter Tales PodcastThis week we talk with Iowa native, John Linquist with MidwayUSA Foundation on how sustainable funding programs are being used to promote youth shooting sports across the nation. Established in 2007, MidwayUSA Foundation helps communities and organizations raise funds to support their high school, college and other youth shooting teams and activities. WebsiteSupport 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 Links Website YouTube Facebook Instagram Twitter Patreon
2022-09-161h 01Setter Tales PodcastCole Cushman - Gun & Trophy Insurance | Setter Tales PodcastAs the upland bird hunting season comes near and personal firearms are taking to the highways on bird hunting adventures we take the opportunity to spend some time with Cole Cushman, co-owner of Guns & Trophy Insurance. Cole and his father, Larry, saw a need several years ago to provide specific coverage on all types of firearms and trophies. Located in Chantilly, Virginia, Guns & Trophy Insurance Company can design the most comprehensive policy for any shooting enthusiast coverage package that fits any client. WebsiteFacebookSupport the show Please be sure to subscribe and leave a review. It helps the show! Also...
2022-09-0953 minSetter Tales PodcastDurrell Smith - Host, The Sporting Life Notebook | Setter Tales PodcastThis week we explore the journey that led Georgia resident, Durrell Smith from a casual weekend bird hunter to a career as an upland author, podcaster and videographer. Durrell describes his experiences shadowing some legendary African American dog handlers on quail plantations in Thomasville, Georgia and his documentation of their impacts on the development of generations of bird dog traditions. Durrell’s immersion into this niche community and the friendships that developed are documented in the film, Dogmen.PodcastMoADogmen I Presented by onXSupport the show Please be sure to subscribe and leave a review. It helps the show! Also, le...
2022-09-021h 03Setter Tales PodcastIan Donovan - Army Special Operations (Part II) | Setter Tales PodcastPart II of our interview with Army Special Operations veteran Ian Donovan about the similarities in all canine athletes.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 Links Website YouTube Facebook Instagram Twitter PatreonSend us a textSupport the show Please be sure to subscribe, it's free! If you can, leave a review. It goes a long way toward helping...
2022-08-191h 03Setter Tales PodcastIan Donovan - Army Special Operations (Part I) | Setter Tales PodcastWe are joined by Army Special Operations veteran Ian Donovan for part one of our two part interview on the similarities between all canine athletes.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 Links Website YouTube Facebook Instagram Twitter PatreonSend us a textSupport the show Please be sure to subscribe, it's free! If you can, leave a review. It...
2022-08-1457 minSetter Tales PodcastMatt Davis - Owner, Final Rise | Setter Tales PodcastWe are joined this week by founder of Final Rise, Matt Davis. Matt grew up hunting Dusky and Ruffed Grouse in Heber, Utah. Having been hunting all over and then some, Matt dedicated himself to creating upland gear to suit every situation called Final Rise. Join us as he shares some of his stories!WebsiteFinal Rise PodcastSupport 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 Links Website YouTube...
2022-07-2955 minSetter Tales PodcastDez Young - Author/Host | Setter Tales PodcastWe chat with TV Host and Author Dez Young about producing a TV show and hunting some legendary English Setters.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 Links Website YouTube Facebook Instagram Twitter PatreonSend us a textSupport the show Please be sure to subscribe, it's free! If you can, leave a review. It goes a long way toward...
2022-07-1558 minSetter Tales PodcastSean Salvarezza - Hunters Helping Hunters Organization | Setter Tales PodcastThis week on the Setter Tales Podcast, we are joined by Sean Salvarezza of Hunters Helping Hunters USA; a non-profit devoted to aiding families within the hunting community who are struck by tragedy. Sean acts as board Secretary/Treasurer for this compassionate organization. He'll share details about how to support their mission and his passion of hunting with his labs.WebsiteFacebookLinkedINSupport 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...
2022-06-2456 minSetter Tales PodcastBret Wonnacott - Author | Setter Tales PodcastHosts Wade Kisner and Tomas Heidenwirth are joined by Author Bret Wonnacott. We'll talk about his latest book, growing up hunting, and his love of English Setters.You can find A Millionaire's Dream for sale right now on Bret's website and Amazon.WebsiteGood ReadsTwitterInstagramFacebookSupport 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 Links Website YouTube Facebook Instagram Twitter PatreonSend us a textSupport...
2022-06-1059 minSetter Tales PodcastHello World | Setter Tales PodcastOur premiere episode of the web stream/podcast. Join hosts Wade Kisner and Tomas Heidenwirth as we introduce our new project and details regarding future plans for the show!Our special thanks to Kisner Woodworks of Belton, MO for our show sign! You can check them out at the links below:Kisner Wood WorksEtsyFacebookInstagramSupport 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 Links Website YouTube Facebook Instagram Twitter...
2022-05-271h 00Setter Tales PodcastWayne Baier - Owner, Baier's Den | Setter Tales PodcastWayne Baier grew up surrounded by birddogs and the many famous celebrities that visited the Baier Family Preserve near Peculiar, Missouri. Established in 1950 by Wayne's father, Baier's Den is the oldest game preserve in Missouri. Wayne discusses training birddogs, hunting quail, and reminisces about some of his fondest memories growing up on the preserve.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 Links Website YouTube Facebook Instagram...
2020-03-1554 minSetter Tales PodcastDave Dourson - Co-Owner, Kinetic Performance Dog Food | Setter Tales PodcastDave Dourson is the co-owner of Kinetic Performance Dog Food. Davediscusses the journey to find a product to enhance the performance ofcanine athletes. We were fortunate to share the field with Dave inKansas and Ireland during the production of Setter Tales TV and werelive some of the great times that we captured on film.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 Links Website YouTube Facebook Instagram...
2020-02-2356 minSetter Tales PodcastRyan Giannini - Owner/Operator, Highland Hideaway Hunting Preserve | Setter Tales PodcastRyan Giannini first became introduced to the game farmbusiness during High School. Ryan started working at HighlandHideaway Hunting near Riverside, Iowa and over the yearslearned all aspects of raising game birds, creating habitat andmost importantly building client relationships. He currently is the owner of the preserve which utilizes nearly 1,500 acres forthe enjoyment for those that love chasing gundogs in the pursuit of upland birds.Over the last eleven years Wade has been one of severalprofessional guides providing services to the many clientswithout their own gundogs. Join us for this podcast as Ryanprovides some history on the origins of a...
2020-01-2753 minSetter Tales PodcastJoe Bazzano - Owner, Red Cedar Bedding | Setter Tales PodcastJoe Bazzano’s Grandfather’s need to find a better bedding material forhis beloved gundogs resulted in a ribbon shaped cedar shaving thatcontinues to be produced much like it was three generations ago. Thebedding by its design holds volume, wicks moisture, resists insects,while slowing compaction found in regular shavings and straw. Joediscusses how he continues the family business founded by hisgrandfather and his passion for woodcock and grouse hunting in NewEngland.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...
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The Sporting Life Notebook PodcastTGDN ft. Wade Kisner of Sweet Points Setter Tales pt. 2 – EP48TGDN ft. Wade Kisner of Sweet Points Setter Tales pt. 2 – EP48
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