We sit down with filmmaker and waterfowler Brian Ellathorpe to trace his path from beginner gear to industry work, swapping hard-won lessons on camera fundamentals, safety on the Great Lakes, and why flight beats kill shots for reach and impact. Along the way we unpack migration science, taste myths, and practical setups that make a hunt film sing without risking the crew.

• veteran hunt shout-out and how to get involved
• Brian’s origin story from marsh crawl to media career
• exposure, glass choice, and stability techniques
• building a business through weddings in the off-season
• lens ranges that cover blind, dog work, and sky
• workflow for fast reels and simple color
• why posting flight beats kill for growth and perception
• bird diets, mussels, celery beds, and flavor myths
• Great Lakes weather, layout boats, and safety rules
• boats, deep-V vs mud boats, and wave periods
• species mix from scoters to goldeneyes and canvasbacks
• regional risks from tides to gators and how locals adapt
• where to find Brian’s YouTube and social channels


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We sit down with Jared from North Carolina’s coast to talk duck impoundments, big-water divers, commercial crabbing and catfish, deer farming economics, and the realities of bear and dog hunting culture. The throughline is habitat, hustle, and tailoring hunts to each client’s goals while staying honest about conditions, regulations, and ethics.

• layout boats, flooded timber, marshes, and managed impoundments for ducks
• client-first hunt planning with breakfast in-blind and flexible species targets
• soft-shell crabs, hard crabs, and catfish as the commercial backbone
• market swings, mesh rules, and enforcement shaping fishing decisions
• corn plus moist-soil blends to balance bear pressure and forage
• deer farming costs, genetics, export constraints, and policy push
• black bear density, bait rules, and choosing safe, ethical methods
• dog hunting as teamwork, training, and landowner respect
• patience for the “light switch” moments when birds finally work

Call or text 252-333-0356 or message Jared on Instagram at Jared Droze to build your custom hunt package. “If y’all ever want to put a certain package deal together—bear, deer, and duck all in one swipe—we can make any of that happen.”

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We go from a Florida marsh four-man limit with no calling to hard-won lessons from a grindy public land deer season. Safety takes center stage on boats and timber, and we share plans for Delta Thunder, a Veterans Hunt, and Ike’s training journey.


• Landing ducks in the spread without spinners or calls
• Why water swatting can be ethical when the hide wins
• Weather swings and mallard GPS data debunking reverse migration
• New hats drop, limited run, free shipping on two or more
• Deer season takeaways on pressure, ridges, and bow hunting
• Survival rules on public water: PFDs, dry bags, no waders in deep water
• Upcoming hunts at Delta Thunder and Veterans Hunt plans
• Ike’s drive, training at Mill Creek Retrievers, goals for steadiness

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We chase Illinois honkers through Arctic lows, dial spreads for fickle field mallards, and stack firsts: a first honker, a first band, and a hard-won lesson in reading flight lines. Cold gear, decoy choices, and local history shape a week that ends with plans for Florida marsh heat.

• new setup and travel-light game plan
• first honker story, misses, and recovery
• calling cadence, scout behavior, and early volleys
• spinner strategy, sunny fields, and wind truths
• river flight lines and waves of geese and mallards
• swan sighting and Braidwood power-plant history
• gloves, merino layers, A-frames and heat management
• afternoon FOMO, subtle spreads, and patience
• deer stand moves, late-season access, and cameras
• spread wars and why less looks more real
• hitting limits, then watching birds teach
• flip to Florida: gators, marsh, and gear shift



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We recap a whirlwind month: a Missouri venison run with a wild shot story, a first crossbow buck, a tough Arkansas opener shaped by water, and a hard call to move our Georgia public-land deer setup. Wind, thermals, and pressure become the blueprint for better late-season odds.

• new hats and leather patches launch timeline
• thank-yous to supporters, guides, and partners
• full video now streaming on YouTube
• Missouri bow mishap, recovery, and crossbow drop
• Arkansas opener realities with low water
• public land etiquette, safety, and expectations
• Georgia rut timing differences by micro-region
• when to pull stands and start over
• ridge setups, thermals, and “bulletproof” wind
• ground stalk lesson at 40 yards
• fawn “zoomies” and sharp buck bark behavior
• late-season plan and Florida draw hunt

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We sit down with Tre Reed AKA the Dreaded Archer to talk about his journey to getting into archery. Tre was a college football player who found himself looking for somewhere to place his energy and focus after football and fell in love with Archery while working in South Dakota. Tre also runs an awesome podcast called the "Dreaded Archer Podcast" and was awarded best podcast by Carbon TV in 2024.

You can find Tre on socials at da_dreadedarcher17!

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We sit down with Joe Strong of Pineside Outdoors to unpack how a few garage-made hats became a growing outdoor brand and why quality control, painful sampling, and honest field testing matter more than hype. Along the way we talk dogs, duck seasons, sonar debates, and building gear that actually survives ice, mud, and long mornings.

• origin of Pineside from homemade hats to brand
• moving from blanks to full manufacturing
• sampling failures, sunk costs, and protecting trust
• sourcing, moqs, tariffs, and cash flow risk
• fit, function, and material choices that matter
• year-long wader testing and transparent updates
• dog training principles and first-season readiness
• duck hunting as bass fishing by another name
• technology ethics and efficiency in the field
• Bassmaster expo realities and tournament humility
• roadmap of hoodies, base layers, gloves, dry bags, waders

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We sit down with Mike from Pittsburgh to share a late-start duck hunting story full of humor, humble tactics, and the kind of friendships that outlast limits. From marketplace waders to road-trip hunts and faith in the marsh, it’s a grounded look at why we keep going.

• starting waterfowl at 26 with budget gear
• learning zones, habitat, and concealment in Pennsylvania
• small wins matter when flights are thin
• using mentors, not gatekeeping, to grow
• Florida STA lotteries, harvest data, and targeted hunts
• decoy spreads simplified for puddlers and divers
• gratitude, faith, and finding peace in the blind
• community over competition at ramps and draws
• travel hunts, timing splits, and road-warrior planning
• honest content, handling hate, and helping newcomers

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I saw Parker and Brody posting about their new app Wildlife Retreats recently and wanted to get these guys on the podcast to learn about it! It is brand new so keep in mind they are working on getting services on the app but they are on to something for sure! Description of the podcast below:

We talk with Parker and Brody about Wildlife Retreats, a BRAND NEW app built by two Georgia waterfowlers to solve access and logistics across hunting trips. They break down features for booking, payments, maps, and services while sharing stories from guiding, travel hunts, and Canada freelance lessons.

• limited access on private land and public pressure as the problem
• one-stop app for outfitters, leases, taxidermy, processors, dog tracking
• built-in calendar, photos, pricing, and payments for providers
• browse-free for users with fees only at booking
• subscription plans for services and a premium tier for leases plus guiding
• rollout focus on Georgia, Arkansas, and nearby states
• candid talk on guiding work, client experience, and logistics
• travel insights from Louisiana hard lessons to Canada feeds
• marketing by cold calls, expos, and building real relationships

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We dive with Brock Miller into how he built Topwater Co. and Zook Fishing Co. by learning ads, prioritizing creative, and owning customer relationships. The talk moves from Meta’s AI shift and TikTok’s downturn to Amazon growth, brand partnerships, and offshore obsession.

• leaving corporate advertising for entrepreneurship
• learning Facebook ads and testing creatives
• Meta AI optimization and simplified campaign structures
• boosted posts vs Ads Manager for real outcomes
• starting budgets, scaling rules, break-even thinking
• customer service as retention and moat
• email list building and platform risk management
• Topwater Co. relaunch and Zook Fishing Co. growth
• TikTok affiliate boom, pay-to-play shift, Amazon pivot
• how to earn brand partnerships the right way
• consistency on camera and overcoming fear
• offshore tuna and swordfish, rigs, and overnight trips

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