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Bird Dogs and Big Game
Hosted by professional bird dog trainer and lifelong big game hunter Tyce Erickson, Bird Dogs & Big Game is all about gun dogs, bird hunting, western big game, and becoming a better hunter and handler in the field.
We cover everything from bird dog training, upland and waterfowl hunting, and gear to elk, deer, and backcountry hunts, along with conversations with trainers, breeders, guides, biologists, and others who live and breathe the outdoors. You'll hear stories from the field, practical…
Episodes
Bird Dogs and Big Game(Ep.67) Packed In with Llamas: Crew's Buck, a Storm-Blown Teepee & Big Bucks with Matt Bingham and Dane Erickson
Tyce Erickson sits down with his little brother Dane Erickson and his friend Matt Bingham, owner of Pine Pest Control in Mona, Utah, to tell the story of their…
Bird Dogs and Big Game(Ep.66) Hunting Argentina: Red Stag, Ducks & Dove with Lucas O'Farrell (L.O. Hunting Service)
Tyce Erickson sits down with Lucas O'Farrell of Lucas O'Farrell Hunting Service (L.O. Hunting Service), an Argentina waterfowl and big game outfitter who has…
Bird Dogs and Big Game(Ep.65) Don't Make Your Dog Gun Shy: How to Introduce Gunfire the Right Way
Your dog has to be okay with gunfire to be a hunting dog. In this solo episode, Tyce Erickson of Utah Bird Dog Training walks through exactly how he introduces…
Bird Dogs and Big Game(Ep.64) Big News: The Bird Dog Podcast Is Becoming Bird Dogs & Big Game
Big news from the field: The Bird Dog Podcast is becoming Bird Dogs & Big Game, and I'm joining the Outdoor Radio Network on iHeartRadio as a host. In this…
Bird Dogs and Big Game(Ep.63) Why Good Dogs Fall Apart on Opening Morning
Should your young dog's first hunt be opening morning? In this solo episode of The Bird Dog Podcast, I break down why I tell my clients not to take a green…
Bird Dogs and Big Game(Ep.62) eBird, Merlin & Tracking Waterfowl Migration with Orin Robinson & Mitch Barry (Cornell Lab of Ornithology)
In this episode of The Bird Dog Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Orin Robinson, a senior research associate at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, along with Mitch…
Bird Dogs and Big Game(Ep.61) Vet Q&A: Cold Tail, Dewclaws, Spay/Neuter Myths & Dog Nutrition with Dr. RuthAnn Lobos (Purina)
In this episode of The Bird Dog Podcast, I sit down with Dr. RuthAnn Lobos, a veterinarian with nearly 21 years at Purina, for a practical Q&A on sporting-dog…
Bird Dogs and Big Game(Ep.60) If an accident happens in the field are you ready to take care of your dog?
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Claire Maples with — “Paradigm Sporting Dog.” We talk about her background with dogs, when she wanted to become a vet and…
Bird Dogs and Big Game(EP.59) Never Out Killed: What is NOK?
In this episode, I sit down with Scooter Cooper and Dylan Stamper from NOK — “Never Out Killed.” We talk about their dogs, how NOK got started, the business…
Bird Dogs and Big Game(Ep.58) Do you know as much as you think you do about Ruffed Grouse?
Episode 58: Ruffed Grouse, Woodcock & Conservation with Ben Jones In Episode 58 of The Bird Dog Podcast, I sit down with Ben Jones, CEO of the Ruffed Grouse…
Bird Dogs and Big Game(Ep.56) Is your boat ready for the hunts? Backwater performance & Glade Harris
Glade Harris | Owner of Backwater Performance (BPS) In this episode of The Bird Dog Podcast, Tyce sits down with Glade Harris, owner of Backwater Performance…
Bird Dogs and Big Game(Ep. 57) Tim Brown- The Bearded Uplander with Beyond The Point Show
Tim Brown | Owner of The Bearded Uplander Company & Beyond The Point Show In this episode of The Bird Dog Podcast, Tyce sits down with Tim Brown, owner of The…
Bird Dogs and Big Game(Ep. 55) Troy Benson & The American Pointing Lab Association. Is the pointing lab the most versatile dog on the planet?
Troy Benson | President of the American Pointing Labrador Association In this episode of The Bird Dog Podcast, we sit down with Troy Benson, President of the…
Bird Dogs and Big Game(EP. 54) Dove Hunting and getting your dog ready for the hunt!
In this episode we talk about dove hunting. We talk about how to hunt doves and how to get your dog ready for the dove hunt. Being the first hunt of the year…
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(Ep.53) Does your dog destroy your yard or house when you’re not there?
In this episode we talk about dogs destroying yards and homes when the owner is not home or watching. We go over ways to try to change habits and ways to…
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(EP. 52) Is it a good idea to get two dogs at the same time?
In this episode we talk about getting two dogs at the same time. Good idea or bad idea? In this episode we go over how to have two dogs at the same time, so…
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(EP.51) Does your dog jump on you? Avoidance training & starting them out right the right way.
In this episode we talk about jumping dogs. No one loves dogs that jump all over you. We talk about starting your dog out right when it comes to jumping and…
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(EP.50) Ben Proctor & BPRO Kennels
In this episode, I sit down with Ben Proctor, owner of BPRO Kennels, to talk dogs, training, and what actually makes a kennel hold up in the real world. If you…
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(EP.49) Hunting the "King" with Mike Birch.
Have your ever wanted to add a King Eider to your taxidermy collection? Well, if its on the list you might want to listen to this podcast with Mike Birch…
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(EP.48) What is the Greyhound Protection Act & how it can affect you! Get involved today!
In the episode I sit down and try to give a brief overview and explain the Greyhound Protection Act and what it is. I also, go over how they are trying to make…
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(Ep.47) Introducing a dog to water & tips to get that dog swimming!
In this episode I talk about introducing a dog to water and some tips that might help to get your dog swimming. Thanks for listening! Introduce your dogs to…
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(EP. 46) Force Fetch Training. What is it? Why do it? How to use it.
In this episode I talk about Force Fetch training or the Trained Retrieve. What it is? Why do it? How to use it and why it is a good thing for most dogs…
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(EP. 45) Seasons End, Dog Training Timelines & Western Hunting Expo
In this episode I talk about dog training timelines, the upcoming western hunting expo and what we will be doing at that. I also, talk about the last few hunts…
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(EP. 44) Canada Goose Hunting Tips and Words of Wisdom from Mike Cornu
In this episode I am just finishing up a field goose hunt with Mike Cornu. Mike is one of the biggest bird hunters that I know and has tons of hunting wisdom…
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(EP. 43) What I have learned from hunting Late Season Blue Grouse!
In this episode I talk about how to hunt late season grouse and where to find them. Hope this helps you all be successful!! Check out Kuranda dog beds and…
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(EP.42) Decoying Tips for Waterfowl Hunting
In this episode I talk about decoy spreads and decoying waterfowl. Just returned home from a successful trip and wanted to share tips with you guys on how I…
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(EP. 41) Whining and Barking Waterfowl Dogs & How Help Them Be Quiet.
In this episode I talk about some tips on how to help your dog be quiet when it the hunting blind. Not many things are more annoying than a vocal dog when you…
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(EP.40) Getting Your Dog Rock Solid Steady. The key to safety and killing more birds.
In this episode I talk about training your dog to be nice and steady. No ones loves a dog that breaks before it's sent, flares birds and is a danger to its…
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(EP. 39) Pheasant Hunting & 2025 So Far Season Overview
In this episode I talk about my pheasant hunting and what I am hearing and seeing for the 2025 hunting season here in Utah and the midwest. Check out Kuranda…
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EP. 38 Waterfowl Hunting in New Zealand!
In this episode I talk about my recent trip to New Zealand. While I was there I was able to hunt Paradise Shell Ducks, also knows as "Parry's" by the locals…
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(EP. 37) E- Collars what we use and recommend. What we like and don't like.
In this episode we discuss electric collars for dog training. We go over three main brands. Dogtra, Garmin & Sportdog. The things that we like and don't like…
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(EP. 36) Dog Training Questions Answered For a Listener. Retrieving, Chewing and Obedience Questions Addressed.
In this episode we resoond to some emailed dog training questions that a listener sent it. We try to problem solve, "why his puppy stopped retrieving?" Chewing…
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(EP:35) Marsh Foot & Keeping An Eye On Your Dog In & Around the Marsh with Jeff Christensen
In this episode I sit down with Jeff Christensen and talk about his experience in the marsh with his dog Sage. She got "Marsh Foot" and it almost took her…
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(EP:34) JL VanZyverden- Host of "Sell Anything" Podcast we sit down and talk dogs. It's a good one!
JL Vanzyverden the host of "Sell Anything" podcast is a good friend of mine. We sit down and talk dogs. He has the record of the most dogs I have trained for…
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(EP:33) Breeding Dogs and Raising Puppies- Things We Learned Along The Way!
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(EP:32) Hunter Rasmussen's Hunting Accident Story And Lessons Learned
In this episode we sit down with Hunter Rasmussen and he recounts his hunting accident story to us. Hopefully, through this podcast we can all walk away…
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(EP:31) Dog Vests & A Good Goose Hunt!
Check out Kuranda dog beds, copy the link for purchase. This helps us out and we really appreciate it. https://kuranda.com?partner=26722 If you want any dog…
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(EP:30) Bird Dog Etiquette & Hunting With Friends Dogs That Are Not Trained To The Same Level.
Have you ever had a buddy that brings his dog hunting and it just ruins the hunt? Have you ever wished later you had not invited him because his dog is…
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(EP:29) Field Hunting Mallards -Tips, Tricks and Bird Dogs.
In this episode we just finished up an awesome Mallard field hunt. We go over strategy and how we did it. We also talk about gear and the dogs. Hope you guys…
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(EP:28) Water Work & Tips to Get Your Dog Swimming!
In this episode we talk about water work and your dog. Tips to get the dog swimming and just things we have done in training that have our retrievers come…
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(EP:27) Young Dogs, Expectations and Openings Days!
In this episode we talk about getting a young dog ready for opening day for upland and waterfowl. Some of the realistic expectations one should have and things…
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(EP:26) Justin Chapman: The love of Chukar and how to get into hunting this amazing bird!
In this episode I sit down with Chukar hunter Justin Chapman. We talk about everything from getting his first bird dogs to finding chukar on the western…
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(EP:25) What kind of personality category does your dog fall into?
In this podcast we categorize dogs perosnalitites and break them down into six different categories of personality that we commonly see in bird dogs. By…
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(Ep:24) Pheasant Fest - Sioux Falls, South Dakota -state of pheasants in SD & what we saw.
In this episode we headed out to SD to pickup a puppy and attend Pheasant Fest. It was great to see conservation in action, but I was also disappointed for my…
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(EP:23) Master AKC Hunt Test - Best of the best. Could your dog be a Master?
In this episode we go over what it takes for your dog to pass a Master test. I am just returning from running the Master in Nevada so the test is fresh on my…
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(EP:22) Does your dog have what it takes to be a Senior Hunter?
In this podcast we discuss the ins and outs of how to run a Senior Hunt Test with your retriever. Things to do and to avoid. If your looking for something to…
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(EP:21) Want to run a Junior Hunt Test with your dog? Listen to learn how!
In this episode we talk about the ins and outs of running a Junior Hunt Test through the AKC and what it takes to get your dog ready to run and what it takes…
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(EP: 020) Awesome Waterfowl Recipe, Best Waders on the market & How to Introduce Your Dog to Retrieving Geese.
In this episode we talk about a really good waterfowl recipe, best waders on the market, dog kennels & how to get your retriever to retrieve geese. For Kuranda…
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(EP:019) Cold Weather & Hunting Dogs
In this episode we talk about hunting your dog in cold weather. We go over some things that can help man's best friend while in the field while braving the…
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(EP: 018) Products to have on hand to help keep your hunting dog safe and healthy.
In this episode we talk about some medications and physical supplies to have on hand that help keep your dog healthy and safe. These days it can be hard…
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The New Gunner Bumper Review
In this episode I talk about the new bumper for Gunner kennels. If you have seen them online and wondering how they are, you might want to listen to this show…
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Youth waterfowl hunt 2023 & tips on taking a dog out on it's first hunt!
In this episode we talk about our opening day youth waterfowl hunt here in Utah. We also take a dog out on it's first hunt and let you know how that goes. We…
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Opening Day Grouse Hunt (Part 2)
In this episode we talk about the hunt and how it all went down. Birds were bagged and we talk about the upcoming season, dogs and the upland game outlook for…
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Opening Day Grouse Hunt 2023 Part 1
In this episode we talk about training, dogs and our excitement for opening day of the grouse hunt and the bird hunts starting up in Utah. Part one is pre-hunt…
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Handling & Blind Retrieve Training - The icing on the cake of a finished hunting dog.
In episode 013 we talk about handling a dog. Why we teach a dog to handle, the benefits and some information about the commands of handling and a bunch of…
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Episode 012 and Part 3 - "Sharpie" the red setter and current training update!
Hey everyone in this episode we talk about "Sharpie" the red setter and how his training has progressed. Find out some tips on training and see if this dog is…
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Picking a new Red Setter and how I did it. Part One!
In this episode I am headed east to Wyoming this past spring to pickup for myself a new pointing dog. I chose to pickup a red setter! In this podcast I do a…
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Joseph Von Benedikt - The Man the Myth the Legend
In this episode I sit down with my good friend Jospeh Von Benedikt a professional outdoor writer for the hunting and shooting industry. Joseph also owns and…
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Podcast with dog trainer Parker Fillmore
In this episode we talk with Parker Fillmore my cousin's son who has become a really solid dog trainer. He talks about how he got into training and gives some…