#348 | The Gear That Made a Difference This Upland Season with Mike Neiduski

In this episode of The Birdshot Podcast, host Nick Larson sits down with Mike Neiduski of Ugly Dog Hunting Company for a wide-ranging and entertaining conversation covering hockey, Pheasant Fest highlights, dog gear innovations, and the tools that made a difference this season. The conversation wraps with an exciting announcement, Nick is adding a new puppy to the family.

Mike Neiduski is the founder of Ugly Dog Hunting Company, a Minnesota-based retailer specializing in high-quality hunting dog gear and training equipment. A passionate upland hunter and dog owner, Mike is deeply involved in the bird hunting community and regularly shares insights through the Ugly Dog Podcast.

Expect to Learn:



The real-world pros and cons of Garmin’s new TT25 beeper collar




Why upland hunters are embracing GPS watches




Smart gear upgrades that improved efficiency this season




How a simple walkie-talkie can enhance group hunts




Essential tools and mindset shifts for bringing home a new bird dog puppy





Episode Breakdown with Timestamps:



[00:00:00] - Introduction and Hockey Banter




[00:07:06] - Analysis of Player Performances and Skills




[00:13:07] - Olympic Games and USA vs Canada Showdown




[00:19:46] - Player Dynamics and Team Strategies




[00:25:24] - The Impact of Officiating on Game Outcomes




[00:36:26] - Insights from Pheasant Fest and Gear Trends




[00:45:54] - Precision in Hunting with GPS Technology




[00:53:45] - Understanding GPS Data and Its Challenges




[01:00:17] - The Importance of Smartwatch Integration in Hunting




[01:09:00] - Finding the Right Gear for Cold Weather Hunting




[01:15:24] - Innovative Communication Tools for Hunting




[01:24:01] - Convenience in Hunting Gear




[01:39:05] - Preparing for a New Puppy






Follow The Guest, Mike Neiduski:



LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-neiduski-75635126/




Facebook (Company): https://www.facebook.com/uglydoghunting




Instagram (Company): https://www.instagram.com/uglydoghuntingco/




Tiktok (Company): https://www.tiktok.com/@uglydoghuntingco




Youtube (Company): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7G1T81K9zEBLmB0AoqOcgA




Website: https://uglydoghunting.com/




Products mentioned on the show: Cold weather gloves - https://amzn.to/47hxsuf Portable tripod - https://amzn.to/4r0e1NyRockie Talkie - https://amzn.to/4kZsQysSika Alpha Fleece - https://amzn.to/4l0heeDCold weather FastFit gloves - https://amzn.to/3OCyfzD






Follow the Host, Nick:



Instagram: @birdshot.podcast




Website: www.birdshotpodcast.com




Listening Links:



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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/birdshot-podcast/id1288308609




YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@birdshot.podcast






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