Duck Season Somewhere

Delta Waterfowl Duck Hunters Expo is blowing into Oklahoma City July 25-27---and if you like duck hunting, duck dogs, gear, guns, callin' contests and meetings duck hunters, it's the place to be! Events Director Chris Williams and CEO Jason Tharpe share how this Delta Waterfowl gathering has evolved beyond trade show to a celebration of duck hunting culture and a rallying cry for conservation, digging into what makes this Duck Hunt...

Moist-soil habitat management involves lots of moving pieces, making it too easy to focus on one aspect and lose sight of the entire playing field. Kevin Nelms returns to break down the art and science--from ground-zero planning and mindset shifts to water manipulation, plant succession, and building a legacy for future generations of hunters--and ducks. Whether you're restoring an old field or fine-tuning established wetlands, thi...

Discover how Marshall Pearson built Treasure Island Outfitters from scratch in Southeast Missouri’s fabled bootheel region that covers all of the bases--from dry field ag to flooded timber, and from do-it-yourself to exclusive turnkey packages. Covering formative hunts, guiding philosophies, habitat, and unforgettable client stories, Marshall shares the journey behind one of the region’s premier waterfowl destinations—and what the ...

Ranchland Outfitters's Rob Reynolds comes onboard to talk about what all goes into making a definitive definitive Alberta waterfowl hunting experiences reality. We cover this spring's habitat conditions, seasonal waterfowl migrations, a geographical hunting area stretching from nearly the boreal forest to the Montana border, feeding hungry groups of hunters, perfect lodging set up, trophy deer and more. Whether dreaming about your ...

New England's coastal waters can be beautifully brutal, fueling adventures of an absolute lifetime. Ramsey Russell joins Codfather Charters' Capt. Randy Drago for a discussion that uncovers the raw realities of sea duck hunting the Atlantic. From eiders bombing the decoys in frigid gales to hard-earned lessons that shaped Drago's life as a guide, we get deep into species, strategies, weather, risks, and other need-to-know topics ab...

Unearthing among my grandfather's belongings a small folder of brittle mimeographed budgets dated throughout the 1940s and succinctly entitled "Goose Camp" opened a window into stories I grew up hearing around the supper table, and shed light onto an almost forgotten chapter of American waterfowling history. Details were sparse but extremely telling. To help bring those pages to life, I met with Bill Johnson at the Mississippi Wild...

Britt Longoria hunts across 6 continents—but, as she explains, no longer collects taxidermied trophies—holds a prestigious SCI Diana Award, is working on a Ph.D., and chairs a foundation committed to safeguarding wild ecosystems. But behind the headlines and viral leopard photo is a woman with grit, grace, and definitely something to say. She describes formative hunts in Maine and South Africa, dealing with global backlash, and e...

Something’s going sideways in Manitoba—and Rob Olson isn’t keeping quiet about it. As head of the Manitoba Wildlife Federation, he sounds the alarm on shifting wildlife management roles, Crown land (public properties) access suddenly disappearing under private control, and a government seemingly asleep at the wheel. Are there global influences in play? We dig into why what’s happening in Manitoba could be a warning shot for North A...

Fun for the whole family, in the air conditioning, over 450 exhibits from around the world--the first annual Dallas Safari Club Summer Expo is the place to be July 17-19!  Why now, why it matters, and why you need to be there, from bold conservation wins and youth mentorship to a huge surprise announcement and must-see for first-time attendees--we cover everything in today's discussion. Be there, Bring the family. Make a Better Tom...

Diving ducks, migration mysteries, and data from the duck lab—Joshua Osborne from the world-renowned Forbes Biological Station talks all things scaup. And more. We dive into how these amazing waterfowl are studied, where and when they go, and what long-term research--along with the oldest ariel waterfowl survey in existence--are telling us about them, their changing world, and the Mississippi Flyway itself. Whether you're a dyed-i...

Rockstar turned duck whisperer, Steve Farris shredded stages with 1980s American rock band Mr. Mister---known for their top-charting hits "Kyrie" and "Broken Wings"---jammed with Kiss, Madonna, Whitesnake, Tina Turner and others while never losing his duck-hunter-from-Nebraska identity. He then hung it all up to chase greenheads, develop superior habitat, and mount trophies. Literally. How'd a young Nebraska duck hunter become a ro...

Snowboard professional, steelhead junkie, and born-to-hunt late bloomer—Eric Jackson didn’t take the usual route to duck hunting. He tells about his Mom introducing him to boards about the time most kids learn to ride bicycles, how his older brother was a huge life influence, and why his Dad swapped shotguns for fishing rods. But fate had other plans. We dive into how ducks led to elk, why chasing steelhead is therapy, and how snow...

What does it really take to protect Texas wildlife—and who’s helping to make sure the folks doing it have the gear they need? Meeting with Major Jason Bussey, veteran Game Warden and trainer of the next generation, along with Randy Risher and Austin Taylor from Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation, we learn about the Gear Up for Game Wardens program--its origins, purpose and impact. From wild duck tales to high-impact, high-tech ge...

"Shut up and show up," says Ich Stewart in explaining his old school approach to taking ownership in Arkansas' fabled public land hunting resource. Starting way back in the days his mentors lived off the land but were thankful, we then race headlong through pitch black woods, our light beam bouncing on hot topics---unruly crowds, unprecedented disturbances, embarrassing fist fights, kill culture versus "owning the ducks", finding q...

Nevermind our regular telephone visits, it's always a great time catching up with my buddy Joe Brisoe. Because you never know where the conversation will go. We missed our annual teal hunt and annual "bs'ing with Briscoe" episode--for reasons explained--and the time delay had him brimming with stories. He shares some really great memories of his dad and uncle, past times, JB Custom Calls happenings--like where in the heck is the to...

Cable Smith isn't just a hunter—he's the voice behind Texas's premier outdoor talk show, blending hunting, conservation, and controversy--taking anti-hunters to task--into a weekly must-listen. We div...

It ain't for everyone, that's for sure, but for those of us that crave hunting wild ducks in truly wild places--and we're talking 30-plus air miles from the nearest tire tracks--the squeeze is worth the juice. Following a couple weeks hunting smack in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by the second-largest river delta in South America and loving every minute of it, Ramsey meets with some die-hard duck hunting adventurers that'd hav...

A turkey hunter since way back when, Dr. Mike Chamberlain is recognized as one of the foremost authorities on wild turkeys. On instagram, his @wildturkeydoc account is both extremely informative and highly entertaining.  Managing to somehow catch him between hunts, Chamberlain shares stories and provides experienced insights on wild turkeys and turkey hunting.  

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Hunter, butcher and James Beard award-winning Chef Jesse Griffiths doesn’t just talk the locally sourced talk—he hunts it, guts it, cooks it, and plates it with style. We dive into Jesse's wild game philosophy, lead-free ethics, duck recipes that’ll change your life, and how he’s somehow never pulled the trigger on a mallard!  From feral hog feasts--and have to admit that this interview rekindled my personal hog-wild interests-- to...