Author name: COURTNEY BASTIAN

Courtney is the Host of The Bird Dog Babe Podcast and Founder of Her Upland. A lifelong learner, she is passionate about sharing her knowledge and experience for DIY upland hunting and all things bird dogs. When she’s not chasing feathers, you’ll find her training and testing dogs for NAVHDA and AKC Hunt Tests and Horseback Field Trials. Courtney hails from Wisconsin and currently resides in Montana with her husband, two toddlers, Bracchi Italiani, and German Wirehaired Pointers.

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Episode 099: When One Chapter Ends, Another Begins

I created this podcast three years ago to find and connect with other women interested in upland hunting and all things bird dogs. I was, and continue to be, eager to learn and be inspired. In the process, I’ve been listening and understanding what…

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Episode 097: Seniors In The Sage

In this episode guests Sam ‘the slayer’ Snyder, Katie Willis, Stephanie Walton Filicipzak, and Chloe Nostrant join me to discuss our hunt with 4 senior bird dogs in the sea of sage this past September. This episode, and this hunt, is a tribute to my…

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Episode 096: Ready To Slay All Day!

Rachel Willard and her husband, Andrew, rely on wild game meat to fill their freezer and feast on year-round. This year they acquired two bearded baby bird dogs and their active lifestyle has led them to become active volunteers for their local NAVHDA…

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Episode 095: Where Ya Been?!

In this episode my good friend, and frequent guest of the podcast, Katie Willis, joins me as we discuss a crazy summer, all things building HerUpland, future plans, and just some dang good conversation. The Bird Dog Babe Podcast is Presented By: …

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Episode 093: Are You ‘Upland Ready?’

Dr Kristina Mott and Bill Koepke join me to share our collaborating efforts that created a 12 week program for both people and their dogs, designed specifically to prepare for your hunting adventures this season.  A portion of the proceeds from…

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Episode 091: Lessons Learned w/Amanda Ponti

Amanda Ponti shares her story of how her German Shorthaired Pointer and German Wirehaired Pointer, along with some welcoming men started her on a journey into upland hunting. She shares some hard lessons learned on that journey, what she’s doing now…

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