On this episode we’re joined by Dr. Scott McWilliams of URI to discuss a super secretive bird, the American Woodcock (Scolopax minor). There’s a lot to learn here and Scott does a masterful job explaining the idiosyncrasies of this unique species. We discuss their migration habits, breeding displays, peenting, hunting techniques, the difference between a woodcock and a snipe, how they trap them for studies and just what does a bird that eats earth worms taste like? This one may surprise you, and we bet you’ll soon be listening at sunset for their calls. 

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This week we’re joined by serious waterfowler Chris Paradise and Brendan Shirkey, a research biologist, hunter, and punter with the Winous Point Marsh Conservancy, believed to be the oldest duck hunting club in North America. The Black Duck is a favorite among waterfowlers, yet many hunters feel they don’t see the numbers they once did. We dive into this secretive species, discussing its habitat preferences, breeding range, behavior, how to hunt it, and whether its population is truly in decline. It’s an informative and engaging conversation. 

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This week, we release a timely classic on our conversation with Dr. Mike Chamberlain to talk through some of the latest whitetail management techniques he’s seeing. Over the last fifty years, the landscape has changed and whitetails are clearly king! But what’s changed, and what can we learn? His recent trip to South Texas leads us to ask about the story of his buck and what he sees that those intensively managed ranches are doing that works. As always when Mike joins us, it’s an interesting discussion.

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On this episode we’re joined by Dr. Emile Gardiner of the US Forest Service and who is a research forester for the Center for Bottomland Hardwood Research.  We talk oak’s, acorns and get an explanation on masting events. Locally we are all seeing more acorns than we have seen in a while and Emile explains this local event that could happen to you one season. It’s a fascinating opportunity to listen to a true oak expert. By the way, this is a guy Dudley has admired for a long time.

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On this episode we are once again joined by Nutrien’s Weather Wizard, Eric Snodgrass. We ask a lot of questions and Eric masterfully explains high/low pressure, barometric pressure, dew points, early morning and late afternoon thermals and more. We always learn something when we talk to him. 

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On this episode we are talking rattling and calling bucks with Alabama hunter Lance Atkinson. Lance explains his tactic of tickling or clicking antlers to bring bucks out earlier in the afternoon as well as calling with bleats and grunts. It’s always interesting to listen to how other hunter have success. 

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This week the Gamekeepers have accomplished waterfowler, Jim Ronquest, sitting between the turkeys and talking ducks, green tree reservoirs, red oaks and how he spots duck bands.  We also talk to Amanda Everaert, of the Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary, about the history of the Jack Miner bands, and how he got started with his flying missionaries. It’s an amazing story that not enough people have heard.  You will enjoy this one!  In fact, we bet you’ll end up googling Jack Miner. 

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On this episode our 400th episode, we talk about how we wish everyone would behave and we learn how each of us would handle certain situations. Our guest Brent Lochala helps give us some great public perspective from his years of experience. We ask, how do you handle a neighbor with a stand on the fence line? Someone that’s illegally feeding? How do you choose stands at your club? How do you react when someone shows up at your favorite public duck hole?  It’s an interesting discussion concerning many scenarios.

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On this episode we’re joined by Brandon Maddox, the CEO of Silencer Central to fully explain shotgun suppressors. The crew spent a full day testing the new product and then discussing its performance.  We worried if the unit would cause line of site issues for a duck/dove hunter.  Would it swing as smoothly? Was it heavy? We discuss what will this mean for turkey hunters and kids learning to shoot.  We also discussed trusts, the future of suppressors plus the removal of the tax stamp starting in 2026, saving everyone $200. It’s a new day in time in terms of suppression and you can learn about it here. 

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This week we are joined by world class whitetail biologist, Dr. Mickey Hellickson. Mickey’s career has taken him to some amazing locations studying whitetails and he has been involved in some very interesting research projects. Mickey was the head whitetail biologist for the King Ranch for many years which speaks volumes to his credibility. We talk coyotes and post rut buck mortality, supplemental feed, understanding Texas vs Iowa, rattling techniques, helicopters and drones, nutrition and just what it takes to grow world class whitetails and much more. You’ll appreciate this one.

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