160. A Foreign Grouse Experience
This week we step out of the U.S. and step into the Palearctic region of Sweden to discuss completely foreign Grouse species! Miguel Canaverde and Kevin Erdvig of Project Upland join me to discuss these new birds and their recent trip together.\n\nEstablishing a love for bird hunting in Portugal and moving to Sweden\n\nFirst impressions of Bracco Italianos\n\nWhat birds are available to hunt? (Spoiler: quite a few!)\n\nThe Capercallie Grouse, Black Grouse, Willow Ptarmigan/Grouse, Hazel Grouse all in North Sweden\n\nBirds found in mature pine/spruce forests\n\nCapercallie are super territorial\n\nBlack Grouse being similar to Ruffed Grouse\n\nHow is the dog work on these birds?\n\nThe overall hunting culture in Sweden\n\nHunting opportunities in Sweden for foreigners\n\nHow do these species stack up in the kitchen?\n\n---\nPatreon and Partners:\nSupport the Podcast: PATREON \nGear: STANDING STONE SUPPLY\nTraining Collars: DT SYSTEMS\nWhiskey: Ugly Dog Distillery\nOther GDIY LINKS\n----\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices