Bird Dogs & Training  |  06/04/2025

PODCAST EP. 317: Ballad of the Bird Dog


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Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Quail Forever Journal Editor Ryan Sparks for a conversation about bird dogs with musician, hunter, and Pheasants Forever member Reese Glover. After the unexpected death of St.Pierre’s German shorthaired pointer, “Esky,” he wrote the blog, “The Story of a Bird Dog Going Out on Top.” Upon reading that blog, Glover sent St.Pierre his song, “Ballad of the Bird Dog,” which tells the story of a bird dog’s final hunt at eleven years old. This episode brings laughter, tears, and a lifetime of memories.

Episode Highlights:
  • Glover discusses his songwriting process and how it involves daily walks behind his own German shorthaired pointer, Bridger.
  • Sparks recounts the story of Tippet, his English pointer who also died suddenly of a heart attack earlier this year. Within that conversation, Sparks explains the beautiful reasoning behind Tippet’s name and how the pup connected him to birds and Quail Forever.
  • For more information about Reese Glover’s music and live performance opportunities, follow him on Instagram @reesealexanderglover.

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