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. Why Gordon Setters? Keeping genetics fresh with imported dogs How did Stephen fall into guiding? Old stands with the right understory and food sources Switching from Grouse to Woodcock in the southeast Using Woodcock to develop a Grouse dog? Different bird scents Being stewards of the Woodcock population while still hunting them Should you shoot Woodcock if you don't plan on eating them? Guiding 101 and considerations for new timers More impactful: a person's first grouse or the dog's first grouse? Pineridge Grouse Camp's daily announcements --Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20%DT Systems | Use Code: DTSocialMedia15 for 15%Final RiseUpland Gun Company-Other Partners:BPro KennelsUnited Field Trialers Association Upcoming EventsEukanuba Bird Dog Society-GDIY Links:Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices