A pointing dog with a high tail in a historic painting.
The History and Debate of High Tails Versus Low Tails in Pointing Dogs

The History and Function Behind Pointing Dog Tail Positions Reveal a Deep Divide in Breeding…

A woodcock with ferns
A 140-year-old Woodcock Exposed an Eco Villain

How an 1885 dissection unraveled a hidden story about invasive worms and the migration routes…

A historic ruffed grouse painting from George Edwards
The Mystery of Grouse Drumming: From Thunder to Artificial Intelligence

This podcast episode uncovers the mystery of how ruffed grouse create their drumming sound, why…

A phone showing the 2025 North American Upland Bird Hunting Survey questions.
Are Upland Hunters Hardcore? The Data Says Yes

This podcast episode dives into the data trends of North American Upland Bird Hunting Survey…

Early painting depicting various types of dogs and their uses.
Breed, Strain, Variety, and Class: How Dog Breeds Got Their Names

This podcast episode explores the history, language, and meaning behind how dog breeds came to…

A historic drawing of a Passenger Pigeon male and female.
Why No One’s Heard Of The Passenger Pigeon

This podcast episode explores the history and dramatic extinction of the Passenger Pigeon, once the…

a female sage grouse in Utah
Cheatgrass May Be The End Of Utah’s Sage Grouse

In the final part of our Great Basin Sage Grouse podcast, we explore the threats…

Male sage grouse dancing on a lek in Utah
We’re Not Sick Of Talking About Sage Grouse

Explore the research of sage grouse and sage habitat in the Great Basin of Utah…

Historic painting of a hunter with various dog breeds in Germany.
The German Influence of Hunting Dogs in America

The German influence on hunting dog breeds dates back to the 19th century when German…

Two American hunters, one with a Pointer and the other with an English Setter.
The Rise of the English Pointer in America

Dog historian Craig Koshyk explores the Pointer’s rise from a lesser-known breed to dominance in…

A Drahthaar retrieves a hare in Germany
Drahthaars, Langhaars, Bretons, and other International Breeds in America: HDC Episode #32

Is there a difference between a Deutsch Drahthaar and a German Wirehaired Pointer? Explore breeds…

A dog trainer works on pointing steadiness with a German Shorthaired Pointer
The Modern Era of Bird Dogs in North America: HDC Episode #31

The modern era of hunting dogs is characterized by technology and information, making new breeds…

Deer Shooting historic hunting dog artwork
The Golden Age of Hunting Dogs in North America: HDC Episode #30

As dog shows and field trials became popular, 19th-century Americans looked to standardize the breeding…

Early North American Hunting Dogs
Early American Hunting Dogs, Part 2: HDC Episode #29

The arrival of European hunting dogs and the culture of recreational hunting in North America…

Illustration of the Hare Indian Dog by J.W. Audubon
Early American Hunting Dogs, Part 1: HDC Episode #28

The origins of hunting dogs in North America from indigenous peoples through the end of…

A Sense of Place: HDC Episode #27

Exploring how the places our hunting dogs originated and are used today influences their development…

Falconer Anthony Williams holds his hawk and a duck
Hawking and Bird Dogs with Anthony Williams: HDC Episode #26

Exploring true versatility with bird dogs who hunt for a hawk in addition to hunting…

Hunting and Forest Management in Germany with Nadja Niesner: HDC Episode #25

Hunting in Germany is not only for recreation, but also for management of invasive species…

Nadja Niesner with her Weimaraner and a pheasant
Big Game and German Utility Dogs with Nadja Niesner: HDC Episode #24

Versatile dogs of German origin have a rich history in hunting big game We start…

Russell Dodd and Irish Water Spaniel pheasant hunting in the snow
Irish Water Spaniels with Russell Dodd: HDC Episode #23

Learn about upland and waterfowl hunting and AKC testing with a dog that bridges the…

Grant St Germain with his duck tolling retriever on a waterfowl hunt.
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers with Grant St. Germain: HDC Episode #22

Explore an old hunting method of luring ducks to the hunter using the fox-like Toller…