This week on Nordic Tales & American Trails, we're heading underground again!

With Erik joining Jan Gustavsson (Trapperlodge) for the Badger BBQ this weekend, and with time being a little tight lately, we decided to revisit one of our earlier conversations.

In this re-release of Episode 39, Erik and Adam sit down with Jan, one of Sweden's most experienced den hunters, to explore the world of fox and badger hunting with working terriers.

We discuss Jan's experience with Patterdale Terriers, the development of den hunting in Sweden, training, equipment, and the challenges of working dogs underground. We also compare terrier hunting traditions in Sweden and the USA, with Adam sharing perspectives from Louisiana.

🐕 Patterdale Terriers and traditional den hunting

🦊 Fox and badger hunting in Sweden

⛏️ Equipment, training, and working dogs underground

🌍 Swedish and American terrier hunting traditions

🤝 The experience, trust, and teamwork behind working terriers

We're looking forward to spending the weekend with Jan and the terrier community, and hopefully bringing back some new stories to share!

🎧 Re-releasing Episode 39

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In Part 2 of Nordic Tales & American Trails, Erik continues his conversation with Mr. Loghead from Working Terrier History, exploring the traditions, practical experiences, and future of hunting with working terriers.

They discuss the relationship between hunting, wildlife management, and conservation, along with how different cultures, environments, and legislation shape hunting traditions across Europe and North America.

The conversation also explores Swedish terrier history, selecting dogs for different types of work, traditional digging methods, and the importance of preserving practical knowledge for future generations.

🌲 Hunting, wildlife management, and conservation

🦊 Foxes, badgers, and predator management

🌍 Hunting traditions across Europe and North America

🇸🇪 Swedish terrier history and artificial earths

🐕 Selecting the right working terrier for the job

⛏️ Traditional terrier work, equipment, and teamwork

🍖 Hunting communities, traditions, and the badger barbecue

📚 Researching terrier history and preserving working knowledge

Part 2 concludes our conversation with Mr. Loghead, exploring the connection between hunters, working dogs, wildlife, and the traditions worth preserving.

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In this episode of Nordic Tales & American Trails, Erik sits down with Mr. Loghead from Working Terrier History for the first part of a three-hour conversation exploring the history, traditions, and future of working terriers.

They discuss the origins of terrier work in Britain and Europe, how hunting traditions shaped different breeds, and the influence of kennel clubs and show standards on working ability.

The conversation also explores breeding for genuine working traits, traditional fox and badger work, and the skills and knowledge needed to preserve these dogs and their heritage

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🐕 The history and origins of working terriers

🏛️ Kennel clubs, show standards, and working ability

🦊 Fox, badger, and historical otter hunting

🧬 Breeding and preserving honest working bloodlines

🌍 Hunting cultures and their influence on working dogs

🐾 Understanding terriers working underground

⚖️ Hunting traditions, legislation, and breed preservation

Part 1 of our conversation with Mr. Loghead, exploring what makes working terriers unique and why preserving their working heritage matters.

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