
The Ugly Dog Podcast celebrates bird dog training, hunting wild places, habitat conservation, and the journeys that bring all three together. Brought to you by Ugly Dog Hunting Co.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 79 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | WildernessSportsHobbiesLeisure | |||

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, judg... more
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, raised a l... more
As is tradition, every 25 episodes Mike solicits questions from listeners, social media followers, etc. In this episode he sits down to answer questions about transitioning from hunting to training, why he doesn't believe tests and trials should set ... more
JP Knutson joins the show this week to share his journey into bird dogs and upland hunting, what he learned jumping into guiding early in his bird hunting career, and how he's adapting to shooting after a train accident left one of his arms fused.
J... more
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Great podcast with interesting guests. Mike is very relatable and full of knowledge.
How I missed this podcast for
So long I don’t know. But I found it now and after a couple random episodes it’s now time to go all back to episode 1 and start there
As always, very informative and entertaining interview. Keep the great guests coming!
Great podcast with your mom. Enjoyed hearing about your family dogs. Your mom’s on her way to training all types of dogs. Blue tick hound would be so cool. Randy
I really enjoyed the Q&A episode. A good mix of information. Thank you for sharing a very personal experience you had with your dogs. That is a good reminder to all dog enthusiasts to be aware of our environment when handling, weather hunting, tracing or just hanging out, with our K-9 friends. Randy
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The show centers on bird dog training, upland hunting, and habitat conservation, with frequent discussions about NAVHDA, field trials, and practical coaching for handlers and their dogs. Listeners can expect hands-on training tips, gear talk, and behind-the-scenes stories from guides, conservation advocates, and researchers, balanced with personal journeys and community mentorship. A notable pattern is the blend of technical dog-training insights, hunting culture, and conservation perspectives, often featuring guests who directly influence upland hunting communities or dog-performance discourse. The show stands out for its down-to-earth host persona, emphasis on safety, mentorship, and real-world applications that appeal to serious bird dog... more
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1. The Hunting Dog Podcast
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4. On The Wing Podcast
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Recent guests on The Ugly Dog Podcast include:
1. Des Stormont
2. Andrew Vavra
3. JP Knutson
4. Bode Springer
5. Nate Akey
6. Mitch Skatter
7. Roy Ames
8. Waylon Lunn
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