The Have Dog Will Travel Podcast

On this episode, brought you by Lion Country Supply, Tomas is joined by Jared Wiklund, Communication Director for Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. They preview Pheasant Fest 2026 in Minneapolis, MN. Learn more: https://events.pheasantsforever.org/events/2026-national-pheasant-fest-and-quail-classic/c200d942-1c49-4e1d-a8e6-de63366343af

Our host Tomas Heidenwirth joins us to share a recap of the 2025 season.

On this episode, Tomas is joined by Steve Stiner and Ryan Ferut who are co-owners of Lion Country. They talk about Lion Country, training products, and future podcasts where you can email them with questions about dog training and tracking collars. Starting Monday, use promo code HDWT10 at checkout for a discount at https://www.lcsupply.com.

On this episode of Have Dog Will Travel, Tomas shares some sad news from the Big Marsh English Setters family and provides a tribute to one of the greats of his crew.

On this episode of HDWT, Tomas sits down for a conversation with Ryan and Kelly Ferut from Setter Point Insurance. They discuss what their company offers, how their insurance can help your dogs and how we, as owners, can protect our checkbook. Learn more at www.setterpointins.com and follow them on Instagram: @setterpointinsurance.

On this episode, Tomas shares an on location recap of his time at the Quail Challenge held at Harms Hide-A-way Hunting Preserve back in late March.

The 2025 National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic is coming up March 7th-9th in Kansas City, MO. We talk about that and the mission of Pheasants Forever and more on this episode with Jared Wiklund, Manager of Public Relations for Pheasants Forever. Learn more about National Pheasant Fest here: https://pheasantsforever.org/Pheasant-Fest.aspx

On this episode, Tomas starts the show by sharing a recap of his recent travels including his hunting trip with Steph and the dogs to Kansas. Also, as hunting season comes to a close, what are you supposed to do next? Joining for this episode is guest Chad Chase from Chase Brother's Brittanys in Aplington, IA to talk about an upcoming Quail Challenge event on March 29th, 2025 at Harms Hide-A-way Hunting Preserve in Ackley, IA. Find more information on the fun challenge event online by visiting https://www.facebook.com/harmshideawayhuntingpreserve or https://www.facebook.com/groups/1752670745015704.

On this episode, Tomas talks with his partner Steph Lane about her role with Outdoor Mentors, what it is like for the two of them to share their hunting/outdoors passions together and much more. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

On this episode, Tomas discusses the need for public lands conservation and much more with guest Uriah Hansen. Uriah is with the Natural Resource Commission (NRC) for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and a longtime upland hunter. View their website here: https://www.iowadnr.gov/About-DNR/Boards-Commissions/Natural-Resource-Commission

On Episode 2 of HDWT, Tomas runs through the gear he uses for himself and for his dogs. He also shares some good reminders to make sure you are always prepared in the field as hunting season is ramping up across the country.

On the first episode of HDWT, our host Tomas details his journey into working with upland hunting dogs, his passion for shooting sports and shares a bit about what the podcast will be all about in future episodes.