James and his brother Luke created Smile Outside Children’s books. As avid outdoorsman, hunters and conservationists themselves, they started a business to Educate, Engage and teach children about the importance of Conservation. Their books provide a link to introduce kids to wildlife, in a realistic approach, different from animated characters in most other children’s books. Even If you don’t have kids, you no doubt know a friend’s kids or have nieces and nephews who would love and benefit from these books. We also talk bird dogs, of course, and about the Chachalaca. And because this company is amazing, they’re offering all the Bird Dog Babe podcast listeners a promo code for 10% so be sure to listen to the end! 7:00 Being a science teacher 7:30 Inspiration to write children’s books 13:00 Concepts of the books 13:50 Growing up outdoors 15:05 Start in hunting 16:00 Bird hunting with a Griffon 21:20 DIY bird dog training 23:40 Conservation Partners 25:40 Books in the works 27:40 Conservation Series 1 30:45 Conservation Series 2 34:40 Working with sibling to publish childrens books 38:40 2% for Conservation 42:15 Favorite game bird recipe 43:50 Chachalaca 51:15 Next book launch --------------------------------------------------- Support this podcast on Patreon Donate to AKC Canine Health Foundation and receive a calendar Thank you to our Partners: Dakota283 Kennels (promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Syren: Shotguns for Women BigFrig: Coolers, Tumblers and Dry Boxes for Your Way of Life Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe: Instagram Facebook YouTube -------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with Smile Outside Website Instagram Use Promo Code: Birddogbabe for 10% off entire order $.50 from every book sold goes to conservation!