Amanda Ponti shares her story of how her German Shorthaired Pointer and German Wirehaired Pointer, along with some welcoming men started her on a journey into upland hunting. She shares some hard lessons learned on that journey, what she’s doing now to help other women get started, and how conservation efforts have become an integral part of the journey for her.    The Bird Dog Babe Podcast is Presented By: Purina Pro Plan Boss Shotshells OnX Hunt This episode is brought to you by: The Bird Dog e-Academy 4:30 Becoming an upland hunter 5:40 First bird dog 16:30 Second bird dog 17:30 GSP vs GWP 23:00 NAVHDA training goals 23:45 Hunting plans and experiences 28:50 Learning about habitat and ideal locations 33:30 Memorable sage grouse hunt 42:50 Panko Quail Nuggets 43:30 Pigeons and training birds 46:30 Pheasant Fest 58:50 Women’s events 1:03:30 Getting more involved in conservation 1:07:00 Pink 1:13:00 Lightning Round! 1:19:30 Advice 1:27:00 No shot is worth the risk Follow Amanda Ponti on Instagram @mspontilovespointers --------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our Partners: Dakota283 Kennels (promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Syren: Shotguns for Women Support this podcast on Patreon Connect with the host, Courtney: Instagram Facebook YouTube Website -------------------------------------------------