Our hunting was rained out for the day so we sat down with Pheasants Forever private lands biologist, Blake Charbaneaux, to talk all about Pheasant hunting and habitat in Iowa!\n\nThe "Driftless Region" of Iowa and how Blake landed there\n\nThe "free dog" and learning to hunt with him\n\nFoot hunting vs hunting with a dog?\n\nHow to hunt and find Pheasant for the beginners\n\nNative habitat vs Agriculture\n\nBrome grass. Good or Bad?\n\nCRP breakdown\n\nWhat do "Good Winters" and "Good Springs" for birds actually mean?\n\nThe different types of cover: Loafing, Thermal, and Escape\n\nTypes of plants to hone in on to be more successful on birds\n\nBlakes hunting approach\n\n---\nPatreon and Partners:\nSupport the Podcast: PATREON \nGear: STANDING STONE SUPPLY\nTraining Collars: DT SYSTEMS\nWhiskey: Ugly Dog Distillery\nOther GDIY LINKS\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices