Lone Duck’s Gun Dog Chronicles

2d ago

Joined by our friend and repeat guest, Lyle Steinman, from Castile Creek Kennels , we sit down to catch up, discuss retriever training, good dogs, goals for 2026 and the National Retriever Gundog Championships (NRGC). What is this? Well, you should listen and hear all about it. If you’re interested in learning more or competing, you should check out National Retriever Gundog Championships page here . Here's a few highlights from the show: Catching up with Lyle and hearing about his hunt test season and all the dogs he has been working alongside Goals for 2026 for both Lyle and for his whole team at Castile Creek Kennels Let's talk poison birds and drills you can do at home. Lyle provides an overview of the National Retriever Gundog Championship. We learn what it is, why he is helping to coordinate it, when it'll be, etc. Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marsh Wear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 3

Today is a relaxing show with Bob and Kevin sitting down to catch up and hear about Bob's exciting out-of-state hunt. When hunting a big farm where his buddy has exclusive rights and the farmers alternate corn and soybeans... you find big bucks. Here's a few highlights from the show: Hunting there is not like hunting Bob's farm in NY Deer the size of kitchen chairs (Bob needs to work on his imagination) Choosing whether or not to pull the trigger When invited to a place to hunt... how picky are you on choosing deer? OUR ONLINE DOG TRAINING COURSES ARE NOW LIVE HERE Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marsh Wear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 26

Bob rides solo today ripping through all sorts of questions from friends on the internet. We love doing these and appreciate when people send in questions, both funny and retriever-focused. Here's a few highlights from the show: Whining/barking right before shooting light... what do we do? Bob's upcoming hunting trips Retriever training materials for Junior Hunters Feeding schedules for dogs Choosing litters based on pedigree Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marsh Wear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 12

Today we're joined by our buddy and fellow Setter guy, Marc Mussleman from Alclair Outdoors . Marc has a really interesting background and chose to bring his knowledge from the music industry into the hunting world. Marc and his dogs chase birds in some of the coolest parts of the country and yes, I'm jealous. If you're interested in learning more about Marc, his ear pro, why it matters and how you can get into some yourself, then I'd highly recommend reaching out to him. Here's a few highlights from the show: We learn more about Marc and his background in the music industry, hunting dogs and his business, Alclair Outdoors . Marc discusses hearing protection in the outdoor industry and how he took what was learned working with top tier musicians from around the world... and then put that into gear for hunters like you and me. Marc is a dog guy. After two minutes of talking with him, you know it. His dogs travel the country with him and they never a miss a day at the office. Marc shares a few hunting stories that include his dog, Oscar. What makes a good grouse dog? Getting a new pup to hunt birds and what to look for Kevin does a video breakdown of some Alclair gear. We learn what to do and how easy it is to get the ball rolling once your ear pro arrives. Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marsh Wear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 6

Joined by Pat Nolan, Bob and Kevin sit down to chat through all things force fetch. We discuss "unforced force fetch" and hold conditioning and ways to guide the dog through tasks. If you're interested in learning more about how Pat uses positive and negative reinforcement, then you can find his website here . Here's a few highlights from the show: We discuss what Pat considers to be properly force fetched and then we walk through his process from start to finish Using both positive and negative reinforcement in the same training session.... and why he does this Collars and conditioning dogs Trained pressure responses A "timeline" for hold conditioning and force fetch Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marsh Wear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 29

Joined by our buddy, Chad Martin, Bob and Kevin discuss Field Trials and just how tough it is to bring home a ribbon. Here's a few highlights from the show: We hear about Chad, his kennel called Wicked Waterfowl Retrievers and how he made the jump to being a full-time retriever trainer up in Maine Transitioning from a part-time retriever trainer with a family and going full bore.... how did Chad make that move? What did he learn, what has been tough, etc. Running Field Trials and looking for a win Recapping the past few Trials with Bob and Chad Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marsh Wear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 22

Today, Bob and Kevin sit down to catch up after a few hunts and review some conversations had with clients and patreon members. We also release some cool stuff Bob has been working on for a while... Here's a few highlights from the show: NEW Lone Duck courses & videos coming shortly. NEW website with tons of gear here ! What to do with 17 week old pups & when to start retrieving work Should hunt tests ever use geese? When do you know it's too late to force fetch a dog? My dog has no on/off switch... what do I do? Signs your dog is ready for their first hunt and when is the best time to feed and fuel for a morning hunt? Getting a crispy heel/sit after a retrieve and what comes after T Pattern? Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marsh Wear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 15

Joined by our buddy, Joe Heusinger, from Covert Creek Outfitting , Bob and Kevin sit down for a few drinks to catch up on the many things that Joe has been up to. You'd think creating a new fly fishing and grouse hunting shop would be busy enough but he's also been guiding, finding birds, chasing birds in North Dakota and raising a new pup. Joe is the man and you should check him out here . Here's a few highlights from the show: Dog of a Lifetime Joe's dog of a lifetime story and how he got into hunting as a young kid by chasing after his grandfather's GSP, Kaiser. Bob and Joe go back and forth trading old memories of dogs and growing up Roadtripping out west to hunt prairie birds over all sorts of dogs New pups and veteran dogs Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marsh Wear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices