#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:   / michael-neiduski-75635126   Facebook (Company):   / uglydoghunting   Instagram (Company):   / uglydoghuntingco   Tiktok (Company):   / uglydoghuntingco   Youtube (Company):    / @uglydoghuntingco   Website: https://uglydoghunting.com/ Products mentioned on the show: Cold weather gloves - https://amzn.to/47hxsuf Portable tripod - https://amzn.to/4r0e1Ny Rockie Talkie - https://amzn.to/4kZsQys Sika Alpha Fleece - https://amzn.to/4l0heeD Cold weather FastFit gloves - https://amzn.to/3OCyfzD Follow the Host, Nick: Instagram: @birdshot.podcast Website: www.birdshotpodcast.com Listening Links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/17EVUDJ... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... YouTube:    / @birdshot.podcast   SUPPORT |   / birdshot   Use Promo Code | BSP20 to save 20% on https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app Use Promo Code | BS10 to save 10% on https://trulockchokes.com/ The Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: https://www.onxmaps.com/