With numerous cover shots, two-page spreads, and over 350 photos published in DU Magazine alone, there’s no doubt that if you’re a waterfowler, you’ve seen the work of Doug Steinke. He’s well known as a man who has a knack for capturing emotion in his photography, and in this episode of the Dive Bomb Squadcast we dig into how he pulls it off. We also touch on the different stages a hunter goes through, and a wealth of Central Flyway waterfowling knowledge so buckle up and get your notepad out because this information-packed episode is guaranteed to have something for everybody.

The wigeon king of the Pacific Northwest, The Denim Dangler! Matt Judy doesn't run an outfitter, he doesn't run a guide service, so what does he do that allows him to chase waterfowl day after day? You guys are going to love the back and forth in this one as we talk about his love for Mtn Dew Kickstart, the scout loop, hunting with big groups, and huge piles. We appreciate Judy and everything he has done for Dive Bomb Industries- he has been a great ambassador for the brand and has become a very close friend!

On November 13, 2021 the World Waterfowl Calling Championships in Easton, Maryland were turned into the Mike Benjamin show. Mike opened up the night with a win in the 2-man live goose before capturing another win in the 2-man live duck. Then came the solo stuff- a win in the live goose, a win in the live duck, and a 2nd place finish in the open goose. In this episode, we caught up with Mike to talk about his historic night on stage and what this means for his future in contest calling. You'll also hear about the redemption he wants at SquadFest next summer as well as how he plans to use a 2nd place finish in the contest he wanted the most to motivate him moving forward. Mike is one of the most stand up individuals in the waterfowl industry and we couldn't be happier for him and his success!

For over 30 years, Wildfowl has been a go-to source for information and entertainment for North American duck and goose hunters, sharing the best waterfowl tactics, gear and stories. Join us in episode 48 as editor-in-chief Skip Knowles tells us about his early background as an outdoor writer, the ins and outs of being a chief editor, and all the pieces and personnel it takes to put a magazine together from start to finish, Freelance writers and photographers will also learn key information from Skip on steps you can take to increase your odds of having your work recognized and potentially featured.

Callers from all around the world come to Easton, Maryland once a year to showcase their skills and hope to be immortalized in the history books of Championship Calling. Vice President of the Waterfowl Festival and World Champion caller Teddy Hoover joins the Squadcast to talk all about the upcoming 50th Waterfowl Festival & the various Calling Championships that will take place during this action packed 3 day event. With audiences of 600+, five championships and incredible prize packages on the line, the stage is always set for an exciting time!

Here we are mid-October and what a season it has been so far! In episode 46, the Dive Bomb Travel Squad joins the Squadcast to recap the first quarter of the 2021-2022 waterfowl season and some of the incredible and funny things we have been blessed enough to experience up to this point. From the 100 blue-winged teal in Texas, the monster double-double in Alberta, to Cade getting knock out by a falling honker in Michigan, we had a lot of laughs on this one and can't wait to see what the second quarter of the season brings!

No beating around the bush in this episode. Forrest Carpenter & Kile Jones join the Squadcast to get straight to the point in addressing the most common questions we receive on a daily basis. Do flocked decoys really make a difference? How much flocking do I need in my spread? What's the deal with the black and whites? Can you mix silhouettes and full bodies? We hope by addressing these topics in depth you will be more confident and successful next time you hit the field!

In the past, the main issue from our Canadian customers has been duties and brokerage fees attached to their orders once received by customs. We have always wanted a distribution center north of the border, but we had to be sure we found the perfect man for the job. After just a few conversations with Ben Commodore, we knew he had the drive, attitude, and experience to run Dive Bomb Canada with the same efficiency and attention to detail as HQ in St. Louis. In this episode, you'll learn more about our Alberta operation, how Ben feels about the way things are going so far, and what his long term goals are for Dive Bomb Canada.

Keeping things in order while managing work and 3 young kids while your husband stays on the road over half the year is a tall task for any woman. In this episode, we sat down with Kelli Tolliver to talk about how she maintains a healthy relationship and family under this ever-changing household structure. She also gives advice on how to support your significant other while they are chasing their dreams, what to look for in a new relationship, as well as her likes and dislikes of this unusual lifestyle.

Bluestem Waterfowl has rapidly become an outfitter that everyone is keeping an eye on due to their consistent success day in and day out. In this episode we learn what prompted Bluestem co-owner & Arkansas native Michael Spain to leave the bucket list destination of his stomping grounds for North-Central Oklahoma. Michael also talks about what it takes to run a successful waterfowl outfit, expectations for the upcoming season, and his take on roost hunting. You'll also learn about an unusual routine he has before going to bed at night that will leave you scratching your head!