#348 | The Gear That Made a Difference This Upland Season with Mike Neiduski

Birdshot Podcast

Nick Larson

Leisure, Science, Sports, Nature, Hobbies, Wilderness

4.8 • 971 Ratings

🗓️ 6 March 2026

⏱️ 105 minutes

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Summary

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: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-neiduski-75635126/ Facebook (Company): https://www.facebook.com/uglydoghunting Instagram (Company): https://www.instagram.com/uglydoghuntingco/ Tiktok (Company): https://www.tiktok.com/@uglydoghuntingco Youtube (Company): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7G1T81K9zEBLmB0AoqOcgA Website: https://uglydoghunting.com/ Products mentioned on the show: Cold weather gloves - https://amzn.to/47hxsuf Portable tripod - https://amzn.to/4r0e1NyRockie Talkie - https://amzn.to/4kZsQysSika Alpha Fleece - https://amzn.to/4l0heeDCold 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/17EVUDJPwR2iJggzhLYil7 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/birdshot-podcast/id1288308609 YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@birdshot.podcast SUPPORT | http://www.patreon.com/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/

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0:00.0	Do you have any gear items that come to mind like, hey, I tried this this year and it worked out really good?
0:03.7	I'm always looking for the sweet spot of like convenience, but like practical, right?
0:07.5	I would say it's safe to say that the vest market has a lot of options now.
0:13.0	One night we brought them all together and just like went through them piece by piece.
0:16.5	And marsupial really stood out in a number of aspects.
0:19.4	Watches, people are really continuing to see the functionality in the ease of use in the watch
0:25.9	game.
0:26.4	You know, they just launched at Shot Show this year, the beeper for the GPS, so the TT25 with
0:31.0	the beeper.
0:31.5	There are absolutely applications that a beeper would be super helpful even on a GPS.
0:37.3	The whole point to have the watch is to have the dog widget up and running when you're hunting.
0:41.3	You had suggested the mechanics cold work gloves.
0:44.3	They give you a really, really good level of dexterity and insulation that I have found.
0:49.3	Anything else come to mind for you yet?
0:51.3	Otherwise, I got a few bird.
1:23.6	Wow.
1:27.7	Hey everyone, Nick Larson here, host of the Birdshot podcast, the show that brings you conversations,
1:33.2	stories, and traditions from all across the uplands.
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