Sporting dogs are elite athletes. Their foot health is just as critical to their job as their heart, lungs, or nose. Unfortunately, the dog's paw, despite being quite tough overall, is a potentially vulnerable spot for injury and overuse. Cracked pads, torn nails, interdigital sores, and even punctures can quickly sideline an otherwise healthy dog. A dog that begins limping on day two of a five-day hunt from trashed pads isn't just an inconvenience or a source of sympathy—it's a sign that your preseason foot preparation regimen may have fallen short.
Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by The Flush's Travis Frank, Western Wingshooter Podcast's Tyler Webster, and Pheasants Forever Journal Editor Tom "Carp" Carpenter for a discussion focused on prairie grouse.
Chukar hunting Oregon's Owyhee Canyonlands
Program will help improve both access and habitat across the state.
This week's episode of On the Wing Podcast covers PF & QF's habitat work across eleven states in the Western U.S. and the 26 different species of upland birds living there.
Dedicated public servant has nearly three decades of experience in conservation.