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From the dove fields of South Texas to the wide-open prairies of the American West, Jeff Hotz has turned a lifelong passion for hunting into a way of life. Jeff grew up hunting deer, dove, and quail before finding his competitive side in sporting clays during college and again in his 40s. But it wasn’t until his 50s that bird dogs truly changed the game. What started with a Brittany and two-week hunting trips to Kansas eventually evolved into month-long adventures across the prairie. The addition of a Deutsch-Drahthaar gave him the horsepower to tackle even bigger country. Since stepping into semi-retirement as a tech entrepreneur in 2020, Jeff has taken his passion to another level. Today, he spends September through December chasing birds across nine prairie and western states, followed by January and February pursuing quail throughout the South. In this episode, we dive into Jeff’s hunting journey, the dogs that helped shape it, the lessons learned along the way, and what keeps him coming back to the prairie year after year. We also explore HuntIntel.info, a resource Jeff created to help hunters navigate season dates, regulations, bag limits, and licensing information across states. Follow Jeff and his adventures: YouTube, Instagram, Facebook & X: @jchotz Website: https://huntintel.info Visit https://www.drschoicesupplements.com to get the supplements your dog(s) need(s) to thrive. After you find the right supplements and add them to your cart, use promo code 'VS’ during checkout. Discount does not apply to items already on sale... Also, train hard and hunt easy in style and comfort, visit https://drahtco.com to learn more! Get the gear that works as good as you and your dog(s) at DRAHT CO. After you find the right gear and are ready to check out, use promo code ‘VSDRAHT’ during checkout. Finally, get more out of your well nourished Deutsch-Drahthaar(s) by visiting https://www.vomseymourkennel.com today! Long live the VDD & the people who sharpen the Deutsch-Drahthaars!

In this episode, Travis interviews the people who spend time with Joe at his kennel about their beginnings and experiences in the sport. Visit https://www.vdd-gna.org/ & https://www.vomseymourkennel.com/membership/ to learn more! Also, get your Drahthaar(s) on point by visiting https://www.drschoicesupplements.com and getting the supplements your dog(s) need(s) to thrive. After you find the right supplements and add them to your cart, use promo code 'VS’ during checkout. Discount does not apply to items already on sale... Hunting across the US? Visit https://huntintel.info/ for season dates, limits, and license costs that are all updated daily and sourced directly from State Game & Fish websites, eRegulations, and official published regulations. Huntintel is the one-stop shop to ensure you’re legal! Finally, train hard and hunt easy in style and comfort, visit https://drahtco.com to learn more! Get the gear that works as good as you and your dog(s) at DRAHT CO. After you find the right gear and are ready to check out, use promo code ‘VSDRAHT’ during checkout. Long live the VDD & the people who sharpen the Deutsch-Drahthaars! Get the book mentioned in this episode here: https://www.amazon.com/Hunters-Road-Journey-American-Uplands/dp/0805030085/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1LBI4VSM0A5AM&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Mq7LZAVQp-Z8WabFJEDxINP-apCUztgntYjLU7EllXK7HHEDhtq-5EbA3smRWInTPrREQmTqsq_Hr3YsPC03io0ilaUuU_Nkq9gOIacidRyXXQiSy3vRQ85ReShbYD8lkB-u9I6s10psqZN3fWjqgOM0jaYxIF9Smjd22dA85mfgM5rUjGt4PZxg_x0lMLYpTGluWeZeNvNnpEMIq3MSm6I_rjSwqIhyZRRQNkmquKs.ovnye_Js8mOppi99QUjFPcrsyKgG5ePQnmZtZiT6u7s&dib_tag=se&keywords=The+hunters+road&qid=1786316245&sprefix=the+hunters+road%2Caps%2C242&sr=8-1

Ben Brettingen serves as the Marketing Manager for onX Hunt and he’s a dedicated conservationist, serving on the Board of Directors for the Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society, while actively supporting organizations like Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. His work reflects a deep commitment to making sure the hunting opportunities everyone enjoys today stay here for future generations. Ben is also a devoted husband and father of two.  In this episode, we talk with Ben about bird dogs, habitat management/conservation, the onX Hunt app, finding productive hunting ground, and where upland hunting is headed in the years to come. Check out https://www.onxmaps.com for mapping apps that make planning hunts easy and efficient so you're more likely to be successful and you can enjoy the experiences with confidence. Also, get your Drahthaar(s) on point by visiting https://www.drschoicesupplements.com and getting the supplements your dog(s) need(s) to thrive. After you find the right supplements and add them to your cart, use promo code 'VS’ during checkout. Discount does not apply to items already on sale... Get more out of your well nourished Deutsch-Drahthaar(s) by visiting https://www.vomseymourkennel.com today! Hunting across the US? Visit https://huntintel.info/ for season dates, limits, and license costs that are all updated daily and sourced directly from State Game & Fish websites, eRegulations, and official published regulations. Huntintel is the one-stop shop to ensure you’re legal! Finally, train hard and hunt easy in style and comfort, visit https://drahtco.com to learn more! Get the gear that works as good as you and your dog(s) at DRAHT CO. After you find the right gear and are ready to check out, use promo code ‘VSDRAHT’ during checkout. Long live the VDD & the people who sharpen the Deutsch-Drahthaars! 

In this episode, Travis interviews Joe to get answers on what it takes to succeed at training a versatile hunting dog through his kennel’s virtual program. You can get more out of your versatile hunting dog(s) by following the directives in this episode and by visiting https://www.vomseymourkennel.com today! Also, get your Drahthaar(s) on point by visiting https://www.drschoicesupplements.com and getting the supplements your dog(s) need(s) to thrive. After you find the right supplements and add them to your cart, use promo code 'VS’ during checkout. Discount does not apply to items already on sale... Hunting across the US? Visit https://huntintel.info/ for season dates, limits, and license costs that are all updated daily and sourced directly from State Game & Fish websites, eRegulations, and official published regulations. Huntintel is the one-stop shop to ensure you’re legal! Finally, train hard and hunt easy in style and comfort, visit https://drahtco.com to learn more! Get the gear that works as good as you and your dog(s) at DRAHT CO. After you find the right gear and are ready to check out, use promo code ‘VSDRAHT’ during checkout. Long live the VDD & the people who sharpen the Deutsch-Drahthaars! 

Clint talks with Joe & Travis about his early days bird-dogging and about drahtco.com - a virtual hub for bird-dog enthusiasts and those who are interested in developing their enthusiasm. Get your Drahthaar(s) on point by visiting https://www.drschoicesupplements.com and getting the supplements your dog(s) need(s) to thrive. After you find the right supplements and add them to your cart, use promo code 'VS’ during checkout. Discount does not apply to items already on sale... Finally, get more out of your well nourished Deutsch-Drahthaar(s) by visiting https://www.vomseymourkennel.com today! Long live the VDD & the people who sharpen the Deutsch-Drahthaars! 

Listen in as the top trainers in the western hemisphere talk bird-dogging! In addition to training your dog(s) right, visit https://www.drschoicesupplements.com to get the supplements your dog(s) need(s) to thrive. After you find the right supplements and add them to your cart, use promo code 'VS’ during checkout. Discount does not apply to items already on sale... Also, train hard and hunt easy in style and comfort, visit https://drahtco.com to learn more! Get the gear that works as good as you and your dog(s) at DRAHT CO. After you find the right gear and are ready to check out, use promo code ‘VSDRAHT’ during checkout. Finally, get more out of your well nourished Deutsch-Drahthaar(s) by visiting https://www.vomseymourkennel.com today! Long live the VDD & the people who sharpen the Deutsch-Drahthaars! Get the book mentioned in this episode @ https://www.amazon.com/Twentieth-Century-Training-Kennel-Management/dp/1167187083

Listen in as Joe talks with Matt Light & Rich Seubert about their careers in the NFL, their ongoing humanitarian projects, and their experiences with Drahthaars. Get your Drahthaar(s) on point by visiting https://www.drschoicesupplements.com and getting the supplements your dog(s) need(s) to thrive. After you find the right supplements and add them to your cart, use promo code 'VS’ during checkout. Discount does not apply to items already on sale... Also, train hard and hunt easy in style and comfort, visit https://drahtco.com to learn more! Get the gear that works as good as you and your dog(s) at DRAHT CO. After you find the right gear and are ready to check out, use promo code ‘VSDRAHT’ during checkout. Finally, get more out of your well nourished Deutsch-Drahthaar(s) by visiting https://www.vomseymourkennel.com today! Long live the VDD & the people who sharpen the Deutsch-Drahthaars! 

Alabamian commercial real estate developer Jeff May joins Joe and Travis to talk bird-dogging. Jeff has been a hunting dog enthusiast for 30+ years and hunts all sorts of feathered and furred game. Jeff is married to Brandie who is a high school geometry teacher and an avid hunter and fisherwoman. Jeff and Brandie have three kids who also enjoy the great outdoors. Jeff has been a JGHV judge for about 10 years and has had Deutsch-Drahthaars for about 16 years. Jeff has also served as the Business Manager and Chairman of the Southeast Hunter Chapter. Currently, Jeff is serving the VDD-GNA as a director of judge development. If you want to connect with Jeff and learn more about the VDD-GNA, send him an email to coastalplaindd@gmail.com.  In addition to learning about becoming a judge for the VDD-GNA, visit https://www.drschoicesupplements.com to get the supplements your dog(s) need(s) to thrive. After you find the right supplements and add them to your cart, use promo code 'VS’ during checkout. Discount does not apply to items already on sale... Also, train hard and hunt easy in style and comfort, visit https://drahtco.com to learn more! Get the gear that works as good as you and your dog(s) at DRAHT CO. After you find the right gear and are ready to check out, use promo code ‘VSDRAHT’ during checkout. Finally, get more out of your well nourished Deutsch-Drahthaar(s) by visiting https://www.vomseymourkennel.com today! Long live the VDD & the people who sharpen the Deutsch-Drahthaars! 

In this episode, Austin Sandmire and Dr. Dean Meyer - from Doctor's Choice Supplements - join the podcast to talk with Joe and Travis about keeping dogs healthy so they perform at their peak and live long! Visit https://www.drschoicesupplements.com to learn more. After you find the right supplements and add them to your cart, use promo code ‘VS’ during checkout. Promo code VS does not apply to items already on sale... Also, get more out of your Deutsch-Drahthaar by visiting https://www.vomseymourkennel.com today! Long live the VDD & the people who sharpen the Deutsch-Drahthaars! 

In this episode, you'll learn how Mark White got started in the VDD community and how you can too… Mark lives in Alabama with his wife Angie and son Wilkins. Mark owns six restaurants and has been in the BBQ restaurant business for over 26 years. Mark has been a Drahthaar guy since 2011 and is on his 'F' litter as a breeder. Mark's Kennel is named Vom Adler Fluss. To learn how you can get a Drahthaar puppy and experience the ultimate bird dog hunt, connect with Mark by emailing him markwhitebbq@gmail.com or give him a call 1-970-376-7848 and visit https://www.vomseymourkennel.com to get more out of your Deutsch-Drahthaar(s)! Also remember to keep your dog(s) nourished with help from https://www.drschoicesupplements.com/fido-vite so they have the fuel to perform at their peak. Use promo code ‘VS’. Promo code VS does not apply to items already on sale... Long live the VDD & the people who sharpen the Deutsch-Drahthaars!

In this episode, Joe & Travis talk with Cal about breeding, training, and testing Deutsch-Drahthaars to get more out of your hunts... If you're interested in adding a Drahthaar to your hunt, connect with Cal by calling (801)-791-5250 or send a message to draht1983@gmail.com. Get more out of your Deutsch-Drahthaar by visiting https://www.vomseymourkennel.com today! Also, remember to keep your dog(s) nourished with help from https://www.drschoicesupplements.com/fido-vite so they have the fuel to perform at their peak. Promo code VS does not apply to items already on sale... Long live the VDD & the people who sharpen the Deutsch-Drahthaars!

In this episode, Joe and show producer Travis talk with Jim Halleran about getting involved in the VDD. Jim has judged and coordinated successful Armbruster tests, he's one of the go-to guys for VDD information. Visit https://www.vdd-gna.org to learn more at the official source. Also, reach out and talk with Jason Abbas (515-229-4294), Mike Fortner (423-483-4496), lyndon Roeller (917-825-0857), Jim Halleran (618-530-5101), Scott Lover (614-562-7728), or Joe Aumann (715-613-6868) for additional support. Check out the Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/1168283211695426/ for additional information. Get more out of your Deutsch-Drahthaar(s) by visiting https://www.vomseymourkennel.com today! Also remember to keep your dog(s) nourished with help from https://www.drschoicesupplements.com/fido-vite so they have the fuel to perform at their peak. Promo code VS does not apply to items already on sale... Long live the VDD & the people who sharpen the Deutsch-Drahthaars! 

In this first episode, show producer Travis talks with Joe about his journey into optimizing the performances of bird dogs and about his new online Deutsch-Drahthaar training service. Get more out of your Deutsch-Drahthaar by visiting https://www.vomseymourkennel.com today! Long live the VDD & the people who sharpen the Deutsch-Drahthaars!