226. A Guide's Perspective w/ Stephen Faust
Experienced Ruffed Grouse and Woodcock guide for Pineridge Grouse Camp, Stephen Faust of Stoneybrook Gordon Setters, joins me for a tailgate lunch between hunts to talk about some of his takeaways after so many years in the woods guiding beginner and experienced hunters alike.\n\nWhy Gordon Setters?\n\nKeeping genetics fresh with imported dogs\n\nHow did Stephen fall into guiding?\n\nOld stands with the right understory and food sources\n\nSwitching from Grouse to Woodcock in the southeast\n\nUsing Woodcock to develop a Grouse dog?\n\nDifferent bird scents\n\nBeing stewards of the Woodcock population while still hunting them\n\nShould you shoot Woodcock if you don't plan on eating them?\n\nGuiding 101 and considerations for new timers\n\nMore impactful: a person's first grouse or the dog's first grouse?\n\nPineridge Grouse Camp's daily announcements\n\n--\nPresented By:\n\nStanding Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15%\n\nonX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20%\nDT Systems | Use Code: DTSocialMedia15 for 15%\nFinal Rise\nUpland Gun Company\n-\nOther Partners:\nBPro Kennels\nUnited Field Trialers Association Upcoming Events\nEukanuba \nBird Dog Society\n-\nGDIY Links:\nPatreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices