S4EP78 Tomas Heidenwirth - Setter Tales Podcast

Amaazen Outdoors Podcast

In this episode, Brian Maze interviews Thomas Heidenwirth of the Setters Tales podcast. They discuss their experiences in hunting and podcasting, as well as their love for setters. They talk about the challenges of grooming setters and the importance of having a good podcast setup. They also share stories from their hunting adventures and discuss the current state of pheasant populations and habitat. Overall, it's a conversation filled with passion for the outdoors and a love for hunting with setters. The conversation covers the increase in hunters and hunting pressure, threats to public lands in Iowa, advocating for public lands, the impact of land prices on wildlife, the importance of introducing youth to hunting, the need for conservationists, taking new hunters to controlled hunting areas, promoting hunting and conservation through podcasting, and closing remarks. Find out more about the Setter Tales Podcast and Big Marsh English Setters Follow Tomas on Facebook Podcast Sponsor HW Launchers Book Brian Maze for a Wisconsin Ruffed Grouse and Woodcock hunt this fall Takeaways

• Podcasting can be a fun and rewarding way to share your passion for hunting and the outdoors.
• Grooming setters can be a challenge, but it's important to find a balance between maintaining their beautiful coats and keeping them comfortable.
• Building a kennel and breeding setters can be a fulfilling endeavor, but it requires dedication and a love for the breed.
• Weather plays a significant role in hunting seasons and bird populations, and it's important to adapt and make the most of the conditions. The hunting population is growing, leading to increased hunting pressure.
• Public lands in Iowa are under threat, with a bill that restricts the Iowa DNR National Heritage Foundation from buying land on auction.
• Advocacy is crucial in protecting public lands and ensuring access for future generations.
• Rising land prices are driving out small farmers and reducing habitat for wildlife.
• Introducing youth to hunting is essential for preserving the hunting tradition and fostering a love for the outdoors.
• Conservationists play a vital role in protecting wildlife and their habitats.
• Controlled hunting areas provide a safe and controlled environment for new hunters to experience hunting.
• Podcasting is a powerful tool for promoting hunting and conservation.
• Supporting podcast sponsors, such as HW Launchers, helps sustain the podcast and its mission.

Chapters 00:00Introduction 01:00Podcast Introduction 03:16Getting Started with Podcasting 06:09Starting the Setters Tales Podcast 08:04Grooming Setters 09:33Techy Podcast Setups 10:26Hunting Stories and Friendships 11:24Early Hunting Experiences 13:01Training Dogs and Hunting Experiences 14:19Getting Involved in the Setter Community 18:28Building a Kennel 19:24Types of Setters and Breeding 21:23Favorite Hunting Dogs 23:46Season Recap 25:11Pheasant Numbers and Habitat 27:55Weather and Bird Concentration 30:12Access to Land and Predator Control 32:35Weather's Impact on Habitat and Populations 36:00Unpredictable Spring Weather 37:18Increase in Hunters and Hunting Pressure 41:07Threats to Public Lands in Iowa 46:18Advocating for Public Lands 50:30Land Prices and the Impact on Wildlife 53:10Importance of Introducing Youth to Hunting 56:40The Need for Conservationists 01:02:03Taking New Hunters to Controlled Hunting Areas 01:07:41Promoting Hunting and Conservation through Podcasting 01:14:50Closing Remarks