Our bird dogs aren't the only ones that can earn a Master Hunter! The Montana Master Hunter Program is creating ethical, educated and effective hunters. Kelly, Chelsee and Nikki walk us through the what, how, why, and when of this new program that may be coming to your state soon! 5:34 One Montana 6:50 Nikki’s story 8:28 Chelsee’s story 13:00 What the Master Hunter program is about 15:00 Course locations and time of year 17:00 Course curriculum 20:50 Chelsee’s favorite part of the course 22:00 Compare to hunter’s ed 29:27 Are all hunters considered conservationists 32:00 Being a mindful hunter 32:55 Type of person to take program 37:00 Hunting tradition 38:29 Archery 41:00 Relationship between ranchers and hunters 45:00 Approaching landowners to inquire about hunting 51:30 Advantages of program to landowners 58:45 Process and likelihood to get into program 1:04:00 Demographic of participants and community 1:09:45 Cost, Sponsors, Scholarships 1:12:00 Additional benefits to being a MT Master Hunter 1:17:00 Reason for long time hunters to go through program 1:19:00 Nikki’s biggest takeaway from the program 1:22:00 Continuing Ed opportunities 1:26:00 What the Final Exam entails 1:29:00 Options for hunters in other states to take program --------------------------------------------------- Support this podcast on Patreon Thank you to our Sponsors: Dakota283 Kennels (use promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount)  Xcel Shooting Sports – free gun slip ($90 value) with purchase of select shotguns Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe: Instagram Facebook YouTube   Connect with Kelly Connect with Chelsee Connect with Nikki