Fresh back from an epic Gould's turkey hunt with oldest son, Forrest--and no idea where he got the turkey hunting fever, not from his Dad, that's for sure--and we recount our time together high in the Sierra Madres, one of the most beautiful parts of Mexico encountered. We talk about the people, food, environment, those huge Gould's turkeys, of course, and Forrest teaches ol' Dad a couple things about a proper turkey hunting mindset. Am still not a turkey hunter--ain't teaching this old duck dog new tricks anytime soon--but it was a heckuva father-son adventure regardless. (Note--we're not booking this Gould's turkey hunt, but am happy to put folks in direct contact with outfitter.)

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Most hunters are building a brand...and don't realize it until it's too late. Names get taken. Products get copied. Partnerships fall apart. IP attorney and Oklahoma duck hunter Jansen Rigney, at Black Dog Law Intellectual Property, has seen it all. He shares real stories from the outdoor industry, mistakes that cost people everything--and what to do if you've got the next million dollar idea.

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Meet John Jones--a die-hard Louisiana public land duck hunter who gets after them full-throttle. Or did. A few years ago, while hunting solo in the legendary Shoveler Shack--a 20-foot-high-in-a-cypress-tree blind built for all-day grinds--John suffered a massive stroke. And miraculously lived to tell about it. But there's more to the story. You have to hear it to believe it. It's big boy talk--the kind that sticks with you next time you're alone with your thoughts in the dark, waiting on daylight to creep silently into existence.

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Most folks think they're managing for ducks. Kevin Nelms says: maybe they're not. Disking too early, spraying the wrong plants, chasing "clean fields"--it all adds up to less duck food. In this 11th installment of an ongoing Waterfowl Habitat Management series (see links below), Nelms breaks down what actually matters: timing, plant ecology, and understanding the system instead of fighting it. Cutting straight to the point, other topics include why broadleaf plants matter, how herbicides get misused, why to read labels, water pH, how water management mistakes undo everything, costly mistakes, sanctuary versus habitat, pressure over food, and much more. Bottom line: manage for ducks, not dirt.

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Related Links:

Wetland-Management-for-Waterfowl 2001.pdf

Managing Moist-Soil Impoundments (YouTube)

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Other Need-to-Hear Waterfowl Habitat Management Episodes in this ongoing series:

• EP 125. Wetland Management for Waterfowl Habitat 1/3
• EP 127. Wetland Management for Waterfowl 2/3
• EP 129. Wetland Management for Waterfowl 3/3
• EP 175. Wetlands Management for Waterfowl: Fall Considerations
• EP 235. Waterfowl Habitat Management: Producing Desirable Moist-soil Vegetation
• EP 237. Waterfowl Habitat Management: Controlling Problem Plants
• EP 245. Waterfowl Habitat Management: Planting Agricultural Hot Crops
• EP 254. Waterfowl Habitat Management: Good Intentions, Bad Ideas, Mismanagement
• EP 483. Waterfowl Habitat Management: Rethinking Seed Mentality
• EP 599: Waterfowl Habitat Moist Soil Mgmt: "Putting It All Together"

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Jonathan Wilkins was introduced to hunting while in college--and makes a compelling case for the advantages of starting later rather than earlier. From waterfowl to turkeys, alligators to black bears, church-turned-Arkansas-camphouse to multi-state roadtrips, his approach to hunting--and life--is creative, honest, unfiltered. And definitely worth hearing.

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Hearing loss might be the most ignored problem in waterfowl hunting--because you don't notice until it's too late. But a single shot or three aint that bad, huh? Dr. Grace Sturdivant of OtoPro grew up around the same guns and traditions most of us did. Now as an audiologist, she seeing firsthand what unprotected shooting actually does. She explains how damage happens each time you pull the trigger, why most hunters are already affected, why most hunters are unprotected, all available options--to include in-ear foam plugs--and how to choose the right gear for real-world hunting situations. If you hunt anything, this episode's worth hearing. Pun intended.

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Millions of low-lying acres within the Arkansas-Louisiana-Mississippi Delta have been cleared, farmed, and reforested--all within a couple generations. Most happened within my lifetime, truth be told. Retired forester Mike Oliver and I met at ground zero back in the day. He joins me to reflect on the intent behind large-scale reforestation efforts, the programs and partners that delivered it, and to explore what these acres have provided over time--across wildlife, landscape, and conservation goals. It's a conversation focused on perspective, outcomes, and the opportunities ahead--one that has me wondering whether these landscape conversions may have influenced waterfowl use in parts of the Delta and, if so, what, if anything, can be done about it.

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Dusty roads, endless grain fields, and a quiet stretch of Pacific estuary--real Mexico, where life moves slower and the hunting hits fast. One minute it's still and shimmering with winter warmth...the next, ducks pouring suddenly into your lap; doves streaking overhead. Between flights: hand-squeezed margaritas, authentic local fare, and stories shared, friendships forged, within deep shade. Today's guest candidly unpack what makes this sleepy corner of Mexico one of the fastest-rising destinations anywhere. Listen now, sí?

Located in the cradle of North America's waterfowling, the Great South Bay didn't just produce hunters. It produced traditions. Steven Jay Sanford grew up in the heart of Long Island's waterfowl hunting culture, where low-slung gunning boats, hand-carved decoys and words like "shovin' oar" still mean something. Carrying forward a way of life shaped by tide, wind, and the salty men that worked--and hunted--these fabled waters, Sanford shares hard-earned lessons, the old school knowledge that built it all, and what it means to really belong to a place. Listen now. It's as much about heritage as hunting to Sanford. maybe more.

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In Mexico, a minute isn't 60 seconds. It's a mindset. Especially during the Mazatlan "Honeymoon Duck Hunt." Sitting down around a lively swimming pool with happy hunters and smiling wives, we talk about their experiences between rounds of salted-rim margaritas, ice cold cervezas, various chips and dips--fantastic shooting, better company, and a pace of life that feels a whole lot different than home. Things move slower here, except for the teal. Meals last longer. Stories stretch out. The waves lap the beach endlessly, and it takes forever for the sun to sink beneath the horizon. And somewhere between it all, you begin to realize that, besides the unbelievable duck hunting, that's the whole point. Honest, in-the-moment candid conversations about hunting out of home-sweet-resort-home-away-from-home Mazatlan--what surprised them, what stuck with them, and why that "Mexican minute" might just be the best part pf the trip.

More Info: Mazatlan Mexico Honeymoon Duck Hunt https://www.getducks.com/hunts/mexico-duck-hunting-mazatlan/

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