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March 24, 2022 98 mins

Amanda Ponti shares her story of how her German Shorthaired Pointer and German Wirehaired Pointer, along with some welcoming men started her on a journey into upland hunting. She shares some hard lessons learned on that journey, what she’s doing now to help other women get started, and how conservation efforts have become an integral part of the journey for her. 

 

The Bird Dog Babe Podcast is Presented By:
Purina Pro Plan
Boss Shotshells
OnX Hunt

This episode is brought to you by:
The Bird Dog e-Academy

4:30 Becoming an upland hunter
5:40 First bird dog
16:30 Second bird dog
17:30 GSP vs GWP
23:00 NAVHDA training goals
23:45 Hunting plans and experiences
28:50 Learning about habitat and ideal locations
33:30 Memorable sage grouse hunt
42:50 Panko Quail Nuggets
43:30 Pigeons and training birds
46:30 Pheasant Fest
58:50 Women’s events
1:03:30 Getting more involved in conservation
1:07:00 Pink
1:13:00 Lightning Round!
1:19:30 Advice
1:27:00 No shot is worth the risk

Follow Amanda Ponti on Instagram @mspontilovespointers

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