165. When in Brome...Talkin Phez in Iowa!

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! The "Driftless Region" of Iowa and how Blake landed there The "free dog" and learning to hunt with him Foot hunting vs hunting with a dog? How to hunt and find Pheasant for the beginners Native habitat vs Agriculture Brome grass. Good or Bad? CRP breakdown What do "Good Winters" and "Good Springs" for birds actually mean? The different types of cover: Loafing, Thermal, and Escape Types of plants to hone in on to be more successful on birds Blakes hunting approach ---Patreon and Partners:Support the Podcast: PATREON Gear: STANDING STONE SUPPLYTraining Collars: DT SYSTEMSWhiskey: Ugly Dog DistilleryOther GDIY LINKS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices