Setter Talk

Episode 25: Mike Amman, WI Forester & avid upland hunter

In this episode we discuss Mike’s journey in upland hunting, mostly grouse hunting. Along with his personal experiences with his Weimaraners and setter. We also discuss t

Episode 24: Jeremy Moore, the Dog Bone Hunter, professional trainer & setter owner

Jeremy has been in the upland podcast spotlight this week with being a guest on a few shows. I recommend you listen to those episodes first. GDIY and Companion Gun Dog Po

Episode 23: Andy Weik, wildlife biologist & red setter enthusiast

Andy and Kyle chat about red setters, grouse and woodcock research projects & hunting in the northeast.

Episode 22: Kevin Erdvig: filmmaker for Project Upland and owner of an English setter.

We explore how Kevin got into upland hunting, his career in film and making his outdoor passion a part of his career.

Episode 21: John Pyne, traveling wing shooter, upland hunter and bird dog enthusiast

John joins us to talk about all his bird dog adventures—Across the lower 48 and from northern Quebec to Argentina.

Episode 20: Andrea Cavaglia, film maker, big game hunter and setter man. Kyle talks about Italy trip

In this episode Andrea and Kyle talk about Andrea’s upbringing with his father, a long time respected breeder of English Setters. The passion and commitment the Cavaglia

Episode 19: Tyler Sladen, Upland hunter & falconer

Kyle sits down with Tyler Sladen to talk about hunting upland birds with a hawk. Tyler has a goshawk and a large mixed pack including a handful of setters, vizsla, and co

Episode 18: Bailey Petersen, Field Biologist & Llewellin Setter owner.

A fun conversation with Bailey Petersen about a bunch of cool stuff with dogs! Hunting across the country, woodcock banding, spruce grouse radio collar project, and ruffe

Episode #17: Jay Dowd, long time setter man and upland artist.

A good ole chat with a fellow setter man. Kyle sits down with Jay Dowd to talk family, setters and grouse.

Episode 16: Heather Shaw: wildlife biologist, upland bird hunter and setter owner

Kyle sits down with guest, Heather Shaw, wildlife biologist, to have a blast talking all things grouse! Give it a listen!

Episode 15: Travis Powers, rescue setters, giving bird dogs a second chance

Rescuing setters with an open mind and heart, Travis Powers has led an inspiring and honorable life with his rescue bird dogs. Putting the word out that rescue dogs can e

Episode 14: Dr. Adam Boyko of Embark Vet

Kyle sits down with Dr. Adam Boyko, one of the founders of Embark Vet Genetic Testing company. This episode gets technical but we are talking DNA after all. We discuss th

Episode 13: Sally Downer, life long Michigander woodcock bander.

Kyle sits down with Sally Downer to discuss her life with setters and 50+ years of woodcock banding experience.

Episode 12: Dr. Tim, is a veterinarian & the creator of Dr. Tim’s dog food formulas.

Kyle sits down with Dr. Tim to discuss canine nutrition for our setters and bird dogs alike. Dr. Tim is a season sled dog handler and trainer. He’s a full time veterinari

Episode 11: Tom Keer, well known and respected Upland writer and a passionate setter man.

In this episode Kyle talks to Tom Keer about his writing career over the decades and time with setters since his youth.

Episode 10: Homing Pigeons Part 2

In this show Kyle explains how to handle a pigeon while giving it a physical exam from beak to tail and what findings you may have, what to do about it, and how to preven

Episode 9: Homing Pigeons Part 1, with Kyle Warren

Kyle has been racing birds his entire life as a fourth generation pigeon racer. He uses his pigeons extensively in his first year setter development and pre season traini

Episode 8: Nick Larson, Project Upland Podcast host and first time setterman

Nick sits down with Kyle to discuss his journey of being a lifetime grouse hunter and in recent years a bird dog handler/owner of his first bird dog, a setter named Hartl

Episode 7: Stephen Faust of Stoney Brook Gordon Setters

Stephen Faust of Stoney Brook Gordon Setters has had foot hunting Gordons for 25 years. He guides from Minnesota to North Carolina for woodcock and grouse with his team o

Episode 6: Hunter Payne of Gun Dog Development

Hunter Payne is a nationally respected veteran bird dog trainer in Tennessee. He trains all bird dogs and personally breeds and trains Field Bred English Setters. Hunter