Rachel Willard and her husband, Andrew, rely on wild game meat to fill their freezer and feast on year-round. This year they acquired two bearded baby bird dogs and their active lifestyle has led them to become active volunteers for their local NAVHDA Chapter and avid upland hunters. Rachel shares her story of getting into big game and upland hunting, the love of beards, and the learning and adventures that come with bird dogs. Rachel and Andrew have become very dear friends of my husband and me this past year, and we absolutely love and cherish every moment we spend with them. Both stepped up to the plate as mentors this past weekend at HerUpland Grouse Camp and did an amazing job. Enjoy this episode and hear from an amazing, beautiful person inside and out that Rachel Willard is
The Bird Dog Babe Podcast is Presented By:
Purina Pro Plan
Boss Shotshells
OnX Hunt
6:45 Intro to hunting
11:20 Big Game
17:50 Getting started in upland
20:55 Squirrels and rabbits
24:15 Bird Dogs
26:00 Pudelpointers
27:30 Choosing a breeder
35:00 NAVHDA
40:55 First NAVHDA NA Test
54:05 Releasing dog for the track
59:30 HerUpland Pointing Dog Camp
1:04:30 Pigeons
1:07:15 Hunting plans
1:10:15 Invasive quail
1:12:15 Future dog training plans
1:14:00 The latest bearded addition
1:18:15 Shared dog training duties
1:21:50 Providing structure for active bird dogs
1:28:55 Breed differences
1:30:00 Women’s Gear
1:36:40 Favorite Game Bird Recipe
1:40:00 onX Hunt
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