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Setter Talk

Setter Talk

By Kyle Warren

Discussing all things setters— hunting across North America, training, breeding, health, bloodlines.
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Episode 8: Nick Larson, Project Upland Podcast host and first time setterman

Setter TalkFeb 09, 2020

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Episode 25: Mike Amman, WI Forester & avid upland hunter

Episode 25: Mike Amman, WI Forester & avid upland hunter

In this episode we discuss Mike’s journey in upland hunting, mostly grouse hunting. Along with his personal experiences with his Weimaraners and setter. We also discuss the WI land scape and some legislation that’s important to bring to light with respect to changes in our upland bird’s quiet season in the Northwoods.
Jan 29, 202401:17:50
Episode 24: Jeremy Moore, the Dog Bone Hunter, professional trainer & setter owner

Episode 24: Jeremy Moore, the Dog Bone Hunter, professional trainer & setter owner

Jeremy has been in the upland podcast spotlight this week with being a guest on a few shows. I recommend you listen to those episodes first. GDIY and Companion Gun Dog Podcast. This episode is kind of an agreeable soft landing discussion about approach to dog training and Jeremy’s newbie dive into the world of pointing dogs with his young English setter.
Mar 25, 202302:14:13
Episode 23: Andy Weik, wildlife biologist & red setter enthusiast

Episode 23: Andy Weik, wildlife biologist & red setter enthusiast

Andy and Kyle chat about red setters, grouse and woodcock research projects & hunting in the northeast.
Mar 21, 202301:16:25
Episode 22: Kevin Erdvig: filmmaker for Project Upland and owner of an English setter.

Episode 22: Kevin Erdvig: filmmaker for Project Upland and owner of an English setter.

We explore how Kevin got into upland hunting, his career in film and making his outdoor passion a part of his career.
Mar 16, 202349:55
Episode 21: John Pyne, traveling wing shooter, upland hunter and bird dog enthusiast

Episode 21: John Pyne, traveling wing shooter, upland hunter and bird dog enthusiast

John joins us to talk about all his bird dog adventures—Across the lower 48 and from northern Quebec to Argentina.
Mar 09, 202301:19:17
Episode 20: Andrea Cavaglia, film maker, big game hunter and setter man. Kyle talks about Italy trip

Episode 20: Andrea Cavaglia, film maker, big game hunter and setter man. Kyle talks about Italy trip

In this episode Andrea and Kyle talk about Andrea’s upbringing with his father, a long time respected breeder of English Setters. The passion and commitment the Cavaglia family has for setters. Andrea shares some of his experiences in his career from across the world. Kyle shares his experience from his long awaited trip to Italy to see this line of setters work black grouse in the Italian Alps and his acquisition of Duca, the dog that inspired this trip over four and a half years ago.
Sep 13, 202201:16:46
Episode 19: Tyler Sladen, Upland hunter & falconer

Episode 19: Tyler Sladen, Upland hunter & falconer

Kyle sits down with Tyler Sladen to talk about hunting upland birds with a hawk. Tyler has a goshawk and a large mixed pack including a handful of setters, vizsla, and cocker.
Jan 15, 202101:05:25
Episode 18: Bailey Petersen, Field Biologist & Llewellin Setter owner.

Episode 18: Bailey Petersen, Field Biologist & Llewellin Setter owner.

A fun conversation with Bailey Petersen about a bunch of cool stuff with dogs! Hunting across the country, woodcock banding, spruce grouse radio collar project, and ruffed grouse hunting. We talk about her PRL setter, Hatchet a bit and his handling of birds.
Dec 31, 202056:42
Episode #17: Jay Dowd, long time setter man and upland artist.

Episode #17: Jay Dowd, long time setter man and upland artist.

A good ole chat with a fellow setter man. Kyle sits down with Jay Dowd to talk family, setters and grouse.
May 27, 202059:12
Episode 16: Heather Shaw: wildlife biologist, upland bird hunter and setter owner

Episode 16: Heather Shaw: wildlife biologist, upland bird hunter and setter owner

Kyle sits down with guest, Heather Shaw, wildlife biologist, to have a blast talking all things grouse! Give it a listen!
Apr 13, 202001:11:21
Episode 15: Travis Powers, rescue setters, giving bird dogs a second chance

Episode 15: Travis Powers, rescue setters, giving bird dogs a second chance

Rescuing setters with an open mind and heart, Travis Powers has led an inspiring and honorable life with his rescue bird dogs. Putting the word out that rescue dogs can equal bird dogs.
Apr 01, 202041:57
Episode 14: Dr. Adam Boyko of Embark Vet

Episode 14: Dr. Adam Boyko of Embark Vet

Kyle sits down with Dr. Adam Boyko, one of the founders of Embark Vet Genetic Testing company. This episode gets technical but we are talking DNA after all. We discuss the use of their test kits, COI, COR, how they get their data and how to use it.
Mar 27, 202057:41
Episode 13: Sally Downer, life long Michigander woodcock bander.

Episode 13: Sally Downer, life long Michigander woodcock bander.

Kyle sits down with Sally Downer to discuss her life with setters and 50+ years of woodcock banding experience.
Mar 18, 202048:01
Episode 12: Dr. Tim, is a veterinarian & the creator of Dr. Tim’s dog food formulas.

Episode 12: Dr. Tim, is a veterinarian & the creator of Dr. Tim’s dog food formulas.

Kyle sits down with Dr. Tim to discuss canine nutrition for our setters and bird dogs alike. Dr. Tim is a season sled dog handler and trainer. He’s a full time veterinarian and creator of Dr. Tim’s dog food. A wealth of knowledge to be gained here for our canine athletes.
Mar 13, 202039:49
Episode 11: Tom Keer, well known and respected Upland writer and a passionate setter man.

Episode 11: Tom Keer, well known and respected Upland writer and a passionate setter man.

In this episode Kyle talks to Tom Keer about his writing career over the decades and time with setters since his youth.
Feb 26, 202044:13
Episode 10: Homing Pigeons Part 2

Episode 10: Homing Pigeons Part 2

In this show Kyle explains how to handle a pigeon while giving it a physical exam from beak to tail and what findings you may have, what to do about it, and how to prevent anything bad. Kyle throws in a few other pigeons tips in this episode of Setter Talk as wel.
Feb 21, 202052:49
Episode 9: Homing Pigeons Part 1, with Kyle Warren

Episode 9: Homing Pigeons Part 1, with Kyle Warren

Kyle has been racing birds his entire life as a fourth generation pigeon racer. He uses his pigeons extensively in his first year setter development and pre season training for his Llewellins in general. Kyle gives a detailed outline of the set up for a larger scale pigeon operation. He outlines coop set up, a twelve month pigeon calendar for planning and caring.
Feb 13, 202056:26
Episode 8: Nick Larson, Project Upland Podcast host and first time setterman

Episode 8: Nick Larson, Project Upland Podcast host and first time setterman

Nick sits down with Kyle to discuss his journey of being a lifetime grouse hunter and in recent years a bird dog handler/owner of his first bird dog, a setter named Hartley. Nick offers great perspective on being a first time setter owner now five years into setter ownership and knee deep in the bird dog world. Given his desire for knowledge and his extensive experience with fantastic guests in 90 Project Upland podcast episodes along with countless other podcast show knowledge. Hartley’s upbringing and Nick’s experiences along the way are discussed. Nick also gives listeners a little more info on #PublicGrouse that just featured in several cities around the US this week.
Feb 09, 202055:10
Episode 7: Stephen Faust of Stoney Brook Gordon Setters

Episode 7: Stephen Faust of Stoney Brook Gordon Setters

Stephen Faust of Stoney Brook Gordon Setters has had foot hunting Gordons for 25 years. He guides from Minnesota to North Carolina for woodcock and grouse with his team of Gordons. Stephen and Kyle discuss his Gordons, program, pup development and breeding for the right reasons to preserve and enhance your breed for what it needs for the future.
Jan 31, 202046:52
Episode 6: Hunter Payne of Gun Dog Development

Episode 6: Hunter Payne of Gun Dog Development

Hunter Payne is a nationally respected veteran bird dog trainer in Tennessee. He trains all bird dogs and personally breeds and trains Field Bred English Setters. Hunter & Kyle discuss some puppy development topics: getting pups started, too much pressure, gun fire and more. Great conversation and we look forward to many more sit downs with Hunter.
Jan 31, 202041:60
Episode 5: Chad & Deb Beirl of Beirl Setters

Episode 5: Chad & Deb Beirl of Beirl Setters

Kyle talks with Chad & Deb about their Ryman-type setters. We discuss their program, dogs, and hunting wild birds in Wisconsin and South Dakota.
Jan 26, 202034:25
Episode 4: Ryan Schmidt, an Alaskan Setterman

Episode 4: Ryan Schmidt, an Alaskan Setterman

Ryan Schmidt is a passionate upland bird hunter that has lived in Alaska for 20 years. He’s owned and hunted with setters for the last 10 years. Kyle chats with Ryan about his dogs and the amazing life they have in America’s true wild animal kingdom, Alaska.
Jan 25, 202049:16
Episode 3: Chuy Garcia of Cash Setters

Episode 3: Chuy Garcia of Cash Setters

Chuy and Kyle talk about hunting Iowa roosters, the Cash Setters crew, and setter pups.
Jan 25, 202033:48
Episode 2: Lets talk about true & tracking style setters!

Episode 2: Lets talk about true & tracking style setters!

In this episode I describe in some detail the key differences between the two types of styles that setters innately are and how to effectively hunt with both. Focused on from a forest hunting perspective but the same can mostly be adopted in open country.
Jan 23, 202036:26
Episode 1: Introducing Setter Talk & it’s host Kyle Warren of Paint River Llewellins.

Episode 1: Introducing Setter Talk & it’s host Kyle Warren of Paint River Llewellins.

Introductory episode briefly telling what Setter Talk will be about and getting the listeners more acquainted with their host Kyle Warren of Paint River Llewellins.
Jan 19, 202031:13
Setter Talk

Setter Talk

Setter Talk— a place for all things setters for Setter men and women. Breeders, bloodlines, books, training, gear, hunting stories and strategies and so much more!
Jan 04, 202001:01