EP103: Cuisine of the Sky ↣ Holly Heyser: An Ode to Wild Birds (& the Written Word)

Originally a journalist from the city, twenty years ago Holly stopped chasing copy deadlines, and started chasing wild game. Now an obsessed hunter of waterfowl, she's making up for lost time, by helping other latecomers to the hunting world. Simply sharing best ways to prepare for a hunt, AND how to make the most of the protein you harvest.A huge thank you to Holly for sharing her stories and knowledge with us today!Follow her on Instagram, YouTube and check out her linktree with a bunch of tips you never knew you needed.Give Robin and The Wild Dispatch a follow on Instagram + Facebook...Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and watch on YouTube too.00:00 — Welcome and podcast intro5:00 — Becoming an Adult-Onset Hunter7:20 — Growing Up Around Food10:43 — How Hunting Started12:04 — The Duck Dinner Moment13:25 — Holly's First Pig Hunt17:48 — Thinking About AI and Convenience19:14 — Why Animals Deserve Respect25:28 — Pushing Too Hard at Work30:07 — Why Duck Hunters Use Gear38:34 — Hunting Ducks Alone42:25 — Learning to Shoot Well53:15 — Bird Bands & Training Dogs69:24 — Why She Waited to Get a Dog80:37 — The Dog Training Journey