Bird Camp Encounters

Welcome to Bird Camp Encounters where we will have some great discussions about upland hunting, the great outdoors, and bird dogs. We hope to introduce some fresh faces and hear some interesting perspectives.

Episodes

Sep 19, 2026

46 min

Chris Jackson and Heath Seiner sit down to discuss the Hunt Redi Deviate 3.0 vest and each breaks down their hunting season plans. The updates to the vest were meticulous and years in the making, looking forward to it's release on 9/21/26. We also dive into what our travel plans our for the 2026-2027 hunting season. 

Sep 19, 2026

46 min

Sep 15, 2026

53 min

The crew sits down to discuss all things Epagneul Breton with Shooter Smith (from bird camp in Montana). We discuss the breed's history, characteristics, the national club and breed standards. Most importantly, we get to hear why Shooter loves French Brittanys and his history with them. 

Sep 15, 2026

53 min

Aug 27, 2026

50 min

Missouri native, Christy Langston, joins the crew to discuss her path to the uplands, Spring River Kennel, NAVHDA, and her prep for hunting season. Her pack of German Shorthairs (and one field bred cocker) have covered a bunch of states over the last handful of seasons and Christy's take on the uplands is one you'll want to hear.

Aug 27, 2026

50 min

Aug 24, 2026

1 hr 4 min

Brian joins the crew to give his authentic take on upland hunting, share a few stories, and what his upcoming season is looking like. Brian is a guide that splits his season between Wisconsin and New Mexico. Brian is a great guy and for those interested you can find him on social media at @Amaazen_Outdoors on Instagram.

Aug 24, 2026

1 hr 4 min

Jul 28, 2026

49 min

Heath Seiner and Chris Jackson give their thoughts on kennels and dog boxes. Every setup is unique and has a purpose, but they share what the positives and negatives are on kennels they have used in the past and what they are currently using. From roto-molded to diamond tread, they cover it on this episode.

Jul 28, 2026

49 min

Jun 2, 2026

49 min

Upland hunting requires a few items of essential gear....and boots and gloves seem to be a question mark for all those venturing into the uplands. Whether you are looking to purchase an essential piece for the upcoming season or just hear about what some others are using, this is the episode for you. Chris Jackson, Heath Seiner, and Nick Martin jump into what they've used in the past, what they are currently using, and some important considerations to remember.

Jun 2, 2026

49 min

May 4, 2026

1 hr 11 min

Join Heath Seiner and Chris Jackson as they discuss how their hunting season went, some recent challenges, and some hints on new products. 

May 4, 2026

1 hr 11 min

Apr 13, 2026

1 hr 30 min

Pat grew up hunting in Iowa and ended up in the upland paradise of Wyoming. He sits down to share some stories from the Cowboy State and all things upland. If you're interested in some perspectives from Wyoming and chukar and hun hunting, this is your episode!

Apr 13, 2026

1 hr 30 min

Mar 2, 2026

55 min

Welcome Tyler Melchert and Nick Juran, they are Iowa natives that have some great stories and insights into the upland world. Join us as we talk through their season, what's going on with The Flush Em N Dust Em podcast, and their future hunting plans. Tyler and Nick also share some of their insights into their K-9 companions and experiences.

Mar 2, 2026

55 min

Dec 2, 2025

49 min

Join us as we discuss Montana bird hunting, bird camp highlights, and what the remainder of the season looks like with Eric Thompson. We talk through how Eric introduces new comers to the uplands and he drops some wisdom on us!

Dec 2, 2025

49 min

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