In part two of this two-part conversation, Chad continues the deep dive with Mark Hennelly of California Waterfowl Association, picking up where they left off with the questions every hunter has wondered.

They discuss the data on drakes vs. hens, and whether restricting hen harvest actually makes a difference in breeding success. And of course, they circle back to pintails, diving even deeper into why raising the limit is about more than numbers, it’s about keeping hunters in the field and building the next generation of waterfowlers.

Mark connects the dots between farming, irrigation, conservation, endangered species, and something that will surprise you, and how misplaced priorities on a certain fish are costing ducks their habitat and, in some cases, their lives.

If you care about the future of hunting, this is one you need to hear. And if you’re not a member of California Waterfowl, now’s the time—no matter where you live. Because protecting this way of life starts with showing up. This episode is Proudly brought to you by California Waterfowl Association, Benelli, Federal Premium Ammunition, PECOS Outdoor, Secureit Firearms Storage, and Caesar’s Palace and Entertainment, Nutrien Ag Solutions, and Nappa Valley Olive Oil