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The number one threat to all hunting in North America is the rabid 5% of the anti-hunting fringe. Host Todd Helms and guest Jim Huntsman sit down to talk about the lunacy of that fringe group and how the messaging that hunters portray via social media can provide ammunition for groups like the Humane Society of the United States. This is not a tutorial on what to post and what to not post but a passionate conversation about how we fight the war against hunting and the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation. This is a can’t miss episode.

Do you like tongue in cheek hunting apparel? The lighter side of waterfowl hunting? Then you need to check out Combat Waterfowl… they have staked a claim to the fun side of hunting with shirts like “Cooticus Maximus”. Owner and operator Robert Brewer is a U.S. Army veteran, avid waterfowler and all around good old American dude! Host Todd Helms and Robert talk about Combat Waterfowl, dog training, hunting and along the way share quite a few laughs over the course of this two hour episode of The Wingmen Podcast.

If you’ve been around hunting social media very long you’ve probably stumbled onto Ryan Off The Grid. He’s equal parts combat marine, avid hunter and unique character wrapped up in a tatted, viking looking, duck slaying package. Make no mistake though, Ryan is polished in his approach to hunting advocacy and he and host Todd Helms dive deep into what it means to be an actively engaged hunter in today’s social media world. Ryan shares some fresh perspectives and the guys talk all things hunting from unruly turkeys to legally blind duck hunters. You can’t miss this one!

Duck Gun Chronicles is a popular and growing YouTube channel started by waterfowl junkie Jordan Fromer from northern Indiana. Jordan learned the game of waterfowling from scratch and shares some awesome stories on this episode. Including one about asking some other duck hunters at the boat launch how far away he could kill a passing duck… zero ego! Todd and Jordan also dive into Jordan’s Duck Bus project that Duck Gun Chronicles bases many of their adventures out of. Be sure to tune into this episode.

In this episode of Wingmen, Todd sits down for a solo podcast to give an update on Hondo's training. He discusses the triumphs and tribulations experienced in training a successful bird hunting dog as well as the expectations as a dog owner and how knowing your dogs' potential, as well as limitations, are key elements. He hits on the importance of patience and hard work, and the rewarding results those two disciplines bring. This episode has many helpful insights you don’t want to miss!

Chuck Belmore is a man of many talents but talking and DIY-ing turkey hunts may just be his best ones. This conversation covers lots of topics from how he got his start filming Bowfishing TV shows to generational turkey hunting. The guys get into the decline of the wild turkey and other bird species too. However, the conversation revolves around turkey hunting and the relationships each man has built around the pursuit of the wild turkey. It’s another can’t miss episode of The Wingmen Podcast.

Host Todd Helms shares the skills, triumphs, and tactics surrounding turkey hunting without the use of Decoys. He shares his opinions on how a decoy can be a hindrance on a hunt, and breaks down the different strategies required for a successful harvest using this hunting style. The information is insightful and full of first hand experience. If you’ve ever been curious about how your Turkey hunting game would have to change if you left the decoys in the truck, then this is an episode you don’t want to miss!

Beau Brooks is a walking wildlife jukebox! We’ve never heard so many animal and bird sounds produced by the human voice and when he throws in a mouth reed the results are astounding. Beau and host Todd Helms talk turkey hunting, calling, decoying and setup strategies that will work from Florida to Beau’s home in Washington state. The guys also cover what it takes to be successful in the hunting industry as Beau’s job description with Higdon Outdoors is “jack of all trades.” Don’t sleep on this episode of the Wingmen Podcast or you’ll miss out on some of the best turkey knowledge available.

If you don’t know about Hi Mountain Seasonings and their incredible line of DIY jerky and sausage kits and rubs, marinades and spices then you’re missing out! Brian Tucker and host Todd Helms talk about all things Hi Mountain Seasonings, turkey hunting, family, the ethos of the hunt itself and where the field to fork movement falls short in the big picture of hunting. This episode is simply a great conversation between two friends who share a passion for hunting, fishing and the outdoors.

Ryan Bassham is who we want to be when we grow up, if we grow up. Ryan has chased birds across the globe and has taken not one, but two ocellated turkeys, and recounts the details of those hunts… we now want to go! Ryan and Todd’s conversation spans everything from turkey hunting and turkey plans for 2022 to rice breast prevalence in ducks. This is another great episode of the Wingmen podcast, and you won’t want to miss it.