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Rig ‘Em Right is one of those companies that it seems like has been around forever but that’s not the case. Owner Mathew Cagle sat down with us and related how the company was built from the ground up and got a huge boost from Duck Commander. Mathew was awesome to talk with and this episode explores everything from ducks in the salt to surfing and of course several of the products from the company’s lineup. We even got off on a rabbit trail about clear vs coated decoy lines and whether or not ducks can see them. This one is a must listen as Mathew is a fount of knowledge and the time flies by.

It feels like we’ve known Shawn Stahl for a long time because we both cut our teeth on Michigan waterfowl, geese in particular. Shawn is a Co-Host and assistant producer of RNT-V, a World Goose Calling Champion and an all around hardcore goose slayer. Thanks to shared places and experiences, not to mention our mutual love for waterfowl, this podcast with Shawn Stahl gallops along covering everything from the evolution of waterfowl hunting, goose decoying and calling tactics and of course, a touch of elk talk too. Shawn’s easy demeanor and wealth of knowledge make this one podcast you cannot miss.

Ryan Bassham is a man of many talents and one who truly follows his passions. The owner/operator of Trophy Expeditions https://trophyexpeditions.com/ Ryan hunts across the globe but waterfowl is dear to his heart. We talk destinations and what drives us to chase the migration every fall. Our conversation also covered how rolling with the punches in the field and in life is vital to success. If it flies and comes to calling and decoys Ryan has probably hunted it and is a wealth of information. We definitely added a few things to our bucket list after this episode, don’t miss it!

It’s hard not to talk dogs with the one and only Barton Ramsey, the owner of Southern Oak Kennels and Cornerstone Gundog Academy. We did talk ducks and how Barton got hooked on hunting but it seems our shared love of the Lab Life kept the conversation rolling. Barton is a blast to visit with and his super-chill personality kept the conversation rolling and the time flew by, we know you’ll love this episode. Oh, he too opines about just what exactly flooded timber truly is.

The one and only Brandon Trentham has been a Wingmen contributor for a long time and our blog features several of his killer posts. We sat down to talk about duck hunting and what fuels his fire. Brandon has a unique take on the role of social media in hunting and it’s one we find refreshing. His passion for photography and writing and his advice on how to get started doing each are golden nuggets. We also dove into his involvement with More Than A Calling. This is a must listen episode and one we know you’ll love.

Co-Host & Producer of RNTV, 2006 World Champion Duck Caller and all around great guy, Jim Ronquest is a wealth of duck hunting information but if you ask him he’s game to hunt just about anything. It’s not everyday you get to chat hunting with someone of Jim’s renown and we were blown away by his downhome personality. The conversation did drift a tad into big game as that’s a shared passion but in the end it was waterfowl, waterfowl and more waterfowl and we walked away from this one with a couple new sayings from the field and a headful of ideas for this fall. From tactics to comparing notes on flyways and duck behavior this episode was a homerun.

After chatting with Wade Shoemaker you feel like you have to wring the personality out of your clothing. Wade’s enthusiasm for all he does is infectious. He has been a Wingmen contributor since the beginning and his blogs are insightful and entertaining. We chatted about photography (his big passion), what makes a waterfowler vs. a duck or goose hunter and just exactly what “flooded timber is.” One thing is for sure, this one didn’t feel like an hour and half… don’t miss it.

In today's podcast, I sit down with Jim Saubier. Jim is the Waterfowl product manager at Sitka Gear. Jim and I talk about the awesome and amazing gear we look forward to testing in the 2020 season. We were fortunate enough to create some amazing memorize in the blind this past goose season. Check out this frigid hunt at the link below!

https://www.wingmen.us/single-post/2020/03/10/Speared-By-A-Cornstalk-A-Late-Season-Goose-Hunt

Host Todd Helms sits down with Guy Eastman, Brandon Mason and Scott Reekers from Eastmans' Hunting Journals and relives the best hunt from last season, a Dad's & Kid's goose hunt that broke the mold of expectation and cemented a love for hunting in four kids. First geese were taken, an epic retrieve was made and more fun than should be legal was had. This is a must listen!

Happy Father's Day to all you dad out there and remember, there's no better place than the out of doors to spend time with our kids!

Links:

Epic Retrieve - https://www.wingmen.us/single-post/2020/06/04/The-Goodest-Boy

onX Hunt Blind Scouting Video - https://www.wingmen.us/single-post/2019/12/19/Use-OnX-Hunt-To-Find-Your-Next-Blind

We've all known that one special dog, the one we measure all others against, fair or not. Host Todd Helms reads a blog about his most special lab, Josie and how he lost her. Warning... this one is emotional! Helms also talks about the bond between hunter and dog and how his current lab, Mackinaw is one a kind in his own right. If you love hunting dogs or dogs in general you won't want to miss this special episode.