Dr. Rodney VanBeek, diagnosed with a terminal illness, refuses to allow his condition to stop him from his lifelong passion; waterfowl hunting. His inspirational journey alongside his daughter will make you a more determined hunter. Hear how they cope, overcome and persevere to live The Fowl Life!

Chris from Webb Footed Kennels is back on the show to discuss off season maintenance including: rest, diet, training, weight gain and loss, recognizing signs of heat exhaustion, and an overall scope of keeping our duck dogs prepared for the next season! Chris is one of the highest qualified trainers in America and always has great insight. We are proud to call Chris a friend and excited to have him back on the podcast.

This episode is brought to you by Eukanuba Premium Performance, Avery Sporting Dog, Banded Brands, Greenhead Gear Decoys, Vortex Optics, LEER Toppers, Corning Ford, and CamoSpace!

Jared is back on the show to discuss many topics with Chad including choosing a gun according to caliber, fit, comfort level, and other important considerations when choosing a firearm. The guys talk about training to shoot, techniques and practices, breathing control in high stress situations, and being in command of your firearm. Another strong conversation you don’t want to miss! The episode is brought to you by Sig Sauer, Federal Premium Ammunition, Hi Viz Sights, LEER Toppers, Bodyguard Bumpers, Corning Ford, Oakley Eyewear, Nashville Palace, and CamoSpace!

Uncle Ted is back and that says everything you need to know! He is the strongest voice for our lifestyle and culture in the world and he is not afraid to tell it how to is! This conversation hits on a ton of topics from politics, to hunt camp, to leadership, to being a real man! We love Uncle Ted and it is an honor to have him back on the show. This episode is brought to you by Hunter Nation, Safari Club International, Nashville Palace, Scoreboard Nashville, The Provider, American Almond Beef, Mickey Thompson Tires, LEER Toppers, and Corning Ford.

This must listen podcast features the good, the bad, and the unbelievable from three of the top women waterfowlers in Wisconsin. From the fastest growing group of new hunters hear the tribulations and trials of getting their feet wet to dominating field to table ducks and geese. You’ll laugh, you may cry, but one things for certain. You’ll be glad you came along for the ride!

Chase Rice returns to the show to just talk, that’s it just talk about life, duck dogs, singing, lessons learned, the ups and downs of living, and so much more! Chase is such a real dude and we are proud to call him a friend. Chase’s new album is out and it’s going to win Album of the Year! Get it downloaded today! This episode is is brought to you by Benelli Shotguns, Federal Premium Black Cloud. Hi Viz Sights, CamoSpace, Banded Brands, Jargon Duck Calls. Mossy Pond Retrievers, and Eukanuba Dog Food!

The guys get into decoys. When they should be repainted or replaced. Updating your spread. Size of your spread. Species within your spread. Are decoys needed in the flooded timber? Is Arkansas more of an audio Duck calling state then it is visual with decoys? Maintenance and how important it is for your decoys and overall gear arsenal. It’s The Banded Hour and it’s all waterfowl hunting! More new episodes of The Banded Hour to be released soon! This episode is brought to you by Banded Brands, Avery Outdoors, Greenhead Gear Decoys, Eukanuba Dog Food, Mack’s Prairie Wings, Kershaw Knives, The Provider, American Almond Beef, Jargon Duck Calls, and Realtree Brand Camo!

Roc returns to the show to discuss the 2022-23 California season as well as our days in the field with SCI President and CEO Laird Hamberlin and SCI members who participated in an auction hunt program. Rock’s well versed in everything from farming to water to orchards to ducks to specks to snows to habitat to conservation to you make it! He is a major reason why California Waterfowling has become the talk of the industry! Book a hunt with Merlo Waterfowl and see for yourself! This episode is brought to you by Safari Club International, California Waterfowl Association, Benelli shotguns, Federal Premium Black Cloud, Hi Viz Sights, Rob Roberts Custom Gunworks, Napa Valley Olive Oil, Lago Di Merlo Vineyards, and Corning Ford!

Chad is joined by Randy who owns and operates Premier Prairie Adventures in Kansas and Scott who manages the Quail Creek Hunting Operation in Florida. The guys are hunting ducks and geese at PPA and the discussion revolves around Watwrfowl hunting and culture, the business of the hunt, how special Kansas truly is, and everything else’s that they are experiencing in Kansas. If you’re looking for duck and goose hunting done right, contract Randy Young and book with PPA Kansas! This episode is brought to you by Jack Link’s Jerky, Corning Ford, Bodyguard Bumpers, Jack Daniel’s, SecureIt Gun Storage, Banded Brands, Realtree Camo, Kershaw Knives, and Eukanuba Dog Food.

Coming at you from Flatline Outfitters Oklahoma Duck and Goose Camp, the guys sit down and go down every rabbit hole they possible could on this fine evening! From MMA fights to training to music to cocktails to life to music to friendships and everything in between, this episode is one for the record books! Randy, Gary, and Hendo joined Chad and the crew to chase ducks and geese in Oklahoma and from the scouting to the hunts to the dogs to the meals, it was a trip that will never be forgotten! We hope you enjoy the conversation! This episode is brought to you by GATR Coolers, Cajun Boy Catering, The Provider, Benelli Shotguns, Federal Premium Black Cloud, Banded Hunt Gear, Greenhead Gear Decoys, MOJO Outdoors, and Corning FORD!