Upland_Britts

25/01/2022

This week’s episode I had the pleasure of talking with Jared Haddock, the President of the Utah NSTRA Region. We dive deeper into the growth of NSTRA and talk more about what some of the other trial games and testing are all about. We learn more about why Jared got started and what keeps him coming back for more.

Hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did.

THE UPLAND ROOKIE PODCAST

05/01/2022

So close! Just the quail to still check off.

08/05/2021

Fun to see a little natural ability come out in a 12wk old pup. Don’t think that will ever get old. 📸: Sept 2020
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07/05/2021

These were special late-season birds with good friends. Working Gauge with my buddy’s two GSP’s was fun to watch and yet another new experience. Bring me back!
@ Somewhere in Nebraska

04/05/2021

Ep. 3: is available now on all platforms. Tune in as we take a behind the scenes look into Adam Pecht’s upland adventures this past season and learn more about his heart and passion for the uplands and so much more. Oh, and has anyone heard of the Chachalaca game bird before? 😉 & .media

Take a moment and share this post in your IG story, it’ll help get this podcast out there to more hunters and bird dog enthusiasts just like yourself.

02/05/2021

W O R R I O R • C O M P A N I O N

B I R D D O G

These dogs will do anything for you no matter the conditions. They leave a piece of their heart in each field all for the love of birds, and the time they get to spend with you.

30/04/2021

Did you know that I use to run two Golden Retrievers? And when I say run, I mean I would hook them up to a razor scooter and ride around the neighborhood delivering my papers on my paper route. These were not hunting dogs but they were some of the best dogs I owned. Bindi (the larger white face one) and Emma. Bindi was my first ever dog. I begged my parents for her when I was 11. We found an add in the local Daily Harold and picked her up from an old bomb shelter (long story) and brought her home two days before 9/11. She was my dog I did everything with and I believe is what got
me fascinated with dogs in general. Emma came along a few years later and these two were inseparable. Miss them both dearly!

29/04/2021

Early mornings in Illinois with a bird dog. 📸: 2018

28/04/2021

Episode ✌🏼 is available now for your listening enjoyment. Nick shares some of his knowledge and his passion for the uplands, pheasants and a whole lot more. Go check it out today.

27/04/2021

Episode 2 is available now! 🎧🎙

I sit down and talk with Nick about his Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, we hear about how he got started upland hunting and learn more about his personal upland goal he has set for himself. This conversation left me feeling even more excited for bird season and excited about the future of the uplands.

22/04/2021

21/04/2021

To celebrate the launch of The Upland Rookie Podcast I’m doing a Upland Britts hat giveaway. One lucky winner will be drawn at random and receive the camo hat pictured here.

How to be entered in giveaway:
1: Like this post (that’s easy)
2: Follow BOTH &
3: Tag 1 friend in the comments of this post
BONUS: Share this post in your story (be sure to tag me) and receive 2 extra entries.

Giveaway will end Sunday April 25th 10:00PM MST and winner will he announced Monday morning April 26th.

20/04/2021

It’s officially here, 🎙Episode 1 of The Upland Rookie podcast has just landed on all major listening platforms including Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Overcast and more. Head over and give it a listen. On this episode I talk with Jeremy Lowery on hunting in ND and get to know him and his bird dog, Penny a little more. We also talk a little about some of our plans for this season, including an AZ quail hunt we have planned.

Share this podcast with a friend or two and please leave a rate and review on Apple Podcast, really appreciate it!

18/04/2021

This was a fun hunt with lots of jumpy Colorado roosters. We didn’t bag a single bird this day but it was sure nice being out there. 📸: 2019

15/04/2021

Well, hats are officially HERE! (thanks ) I did a very limited run of these leather patch premium trucker hats and only have about 4 of each color. If you would like one, or two, please PM me for payment details. Your order is not guaranteed until payment is received via Venmo or Apple Cash.

NOTE: $2.00 from each hat sale will go directly to Pheasants Forever as a donation to help support habitat and conservation initiatives.

Hats are $28.00 each (includes free shipping inside Continental US)
.w.goodrich .matthew88

13/04/2021

I’ll start by saying that I’m not a pro anything. I’m not a pro dog trainer and I’m not a veteran hunter. I’m just an average guy who is passionate about bird dogs and everything the uplands have to offer. I debated for a while whether or not to start a podcast (and not just to share my stories and passion but to learn from others). I hope that this podcast, in one way or another can inspire you to step out into the uplands and put some miles on the boots as you follow your favorite bird dog.

I’m beyond excited to start this adventure and I’m feeling very grateful for the support I’ve already received from this community. I have been hard at work recording a hand full of episodes with some INCREDIBLE guests and I really think you are going to enjoy the format of The Upland Rookie Podcast. I can’t wait to share this with you all!

Please head over to and give it a follow 👊🏼🙏🏼

SEASON ONE DROPPING IN MAY 2021

12/04/2021

Stay tuned for a special announcement coming tomorrow, 4/13/21

02/04/2021

Spring puppy fever setting in as I reminisce through photos of Gunner when we brought him home.
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29/03/2021

Just get to the P O I N T!!!

26/03/2021

Raise your hand if you are missing those early morning drives to the field with dogs whining in the back, hot coffee in hand and watching the sun peak up over the horizon... 🙋🏼‍♂️159 days to go!
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23/03/2021

Gauge and I have now hunted 4 different states together. This was in IL a couple years ago. Hoping to add another 3 states this coming season.

21/03/2021

Throwback to last September with the micro Brittany and his first experience with a bird wing 👊🏼
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20/03/2021

Kudos to my 8 year old for snagging this cool picture this morning of Gunner with a bird in flight.

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20/03/2021

Kudos to my 8 year old for snagging this cool picture this morning of Gunner with a bird in flight. Always a blast when I can get the kids out with me with work dogs.

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17/03/2021

Nothing will beat watching the sunrise in a cornfield alongside your friends.

07/03/2021

EDC dump (minus my knife, which is MIA)

05/03/2021

Can’t say enough about these Boss #7’s . Took down, 4 sharpies, 2 quail and 4 roosters with them last season 💪🏼 Yep, you heard me correct, 4 roosters with 20ga 7 shot. Kinda happened on accident at first but it just patterns so well out of the Franchi and packs a punch.

03/03/2021

Pheasants, Quail and Sharptail, oh my! Just realized, this past season I was able to harvest 3 species of upland birds. I know that may not seem like a lot to some but for me, it kind of blows my mind. Because growing up I thought there was only pheasants, that’s it. Didn’t think I’d ever be able to find quail and never even heard of a grouse. So to be able to get out and chase these birds and let alone harvest each of them in one season was a big step for me and my dogs. Each bird has unique habitat and landscape that they live in which is absolutely beautiful. Sharptail have really peaked my interest and can’t stop thinking about them.... come on September! I was one bird short of the Nebraska Upland Slam this year.... 🙄
@ Somewhere in Nebraska

02/03/2021

R O O S T E R! Who else is missing the days afield with your hunting partner? 🙋🏼‍♂️

28/02/2021

The boys got new boxes. Can’t say enough about the quality of the doors on these things.

27/02/2021

E I G H T M O N T H S

I’ll be honest, no fluff, just from the heart. The first few months had their challenges, (also some highs) things did not go exactly like they did with Gauge and I was getting frustrated with Gunner. But let me tell you, once he hit 6.5 months it’s like the light bulb turned on and he was shot out of a cannon with a chip on his shoulder. The boldness and drive he’s showing has shocked me and he has, in some ways surpassed Gauge, when he was this age. He’s methodical and smart in his approach to wind and scent and when he wants to get to 4th gear, he gets there quickly. He ALWAYS shows willingness to want to work and will give it his best! He’s picked up on training cues surprisingly quick. Still plenty to work on, and Andy has his work cut out for him 😉 All this to say, be patient with your new puppy’s this spring, let them grow up and bold up in their own time, don’t push them too fast or too hard. LET THEM BE A PUPPY UNTIL THEY ARE READY and enjoy this first several months with your new bird dog. You will have plenty of years to let them show off their bird finding skills. I say all of this from personal experience as I learn and navigate the world of bird dogs.
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24/02/2021

Fetch em’ up boy! Only 7 more months until bird season starts 🙌🏼

23/02/2021

Kansas was rough on me this year. Wasn’t able to spend as much time there as I would have liked either due to the back issues. But still, no bad days afield with the dogs.

21/02/2021

Adding 7dz socks and checking the gear today over a couple beers with the boys 👍🏼

@ Colorado

14/10/2020

06/09/2020

NEW BIRD DOG ALERT // Ramsey’s Gun de la Trinite (Gunner) made his way home from Iowa to Colorado yesterday. This little bird dog has a really bright future!

Sire: Mojo de la Source d'Hannahatchee TAN

Dam: Mesopotamia (Mia) de L'etoile du Nord TAN

Thank you you guys have been amazing to work with!
.rise @ Denver, Colorado

31/08/2020

Bring me back to the blizzard days, driving down dirt roads covered in snow with no other humans in sight.
@ Colorado

29/08/2020

This boy gave his best today. @ Colorado

28/08/2020

The .rise vest has landed in Colorado! Incredibly stoked to put this through it’s paces this fall. My initial impression is that it’s WAY more comfortable than I ever imagined it would be and the quality is top notch. Well done .b.davis 👊🏼
@ Denver, Colorado