This week on the Upduck Podcast, it’s a two-man show (no Matt) and we’re joined by Chris “The Hunting Traveler” Midgette for a wide-ranging conversation that hits hunting, travel, and gun dogs from every angle. Chris shares how years of living in airports and hotels shaped his handle, how moving from Virginia to Michigan opened up new hunting opportunities, and why sometimes the best reset is getting quiet and letting your mind wander.

Then we get into what you really came for: dogs. Chris breaks down the Boykin Spaniel—where the breed came from, what they’re great at, common misconceptions (they’re not “mini Labs”), and why responsible breeding and health testing matter. We also talk his jump into the ultra-niche world of the Wirehaired Vizsla, bringing a started pup from Canada, and the real transition from an aggressive flushing dog to a pointing dog—plus a reminder every dog owner needs: train the dog in front of you, not the one you see on social media.

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Boykins, Wirehairs & Bird Dogs That Fit Your Life with Chris Midgette