Jed Hamberger is InCamp this week to kick off the first Upland Brief. We’re talking about getting a bird dog ready for the season, from conditioning and handling to getting dogs enough bird exposure before opening day.
Jed talks about getting Rocco ready for the season and some of the things he’s doing now to make sure the dog is ready when the season gets here. We also get into bird numbers, brood sizes, weather, and what those things could mean for Pennsylvania grouse this fall.
We talk about:
● Getting your dog in shape before the season
● Conditioning vs. overdoing it
● The importance of bird exposure
● How weather can affect birds and dogs
● What brood sizes are telling us about the season
● Finding birds when the habitat isn’t perfect
And keep an eye out for future Upland Brief episodes for updates on the woodcock migration as the season gets closer.
Guest Links:
Grouse Brook Kennel on YouTube
https://www.instagram.com/grousebrookkennel/
https://www.grousebrookkennel.com/
Partners and Affiliates:
Dead On Display
Birddog Custom Wood Work
J. Miller Custom Calls
Wilderness Athlete