The Standard Sportsman Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:40:30 -0500 https://www.thestandardsportsman.com en-us © 2026 The Standard Sportsman, LLC yes 356b3953-1f1a-5884-b275-5cd587866be8 Brent Birch and Cason Short episodic false Lifelong Arkansas waterfowlers Brent Birch and Cason Short discuss duck hunting's past, present, and future with various thought-provoking leaders in the duck-hunting community.  The guys will discuss days afield, waterfowl conservation, and stewardship with the goal of leaving the sport of duck and goose hunting better than they found it. 

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]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) duck hunting, brent birch, cason short, waterfowl, goose hunting, ducks, geese, Arkansas, outdoors, hunting, conservation Brent Birch and Cason Short https://storage.buzzsprout.com/pc0t150av6gn30oy3y74q4tkx53g?.jpg The Standard Sportsman https://www.thestandardsportsman.com Brent Birch Cason Short More Public Land, More Ducks? More Public Land, More Ducks? Overcrowded public ground and limited flooded habitat have some duck hunters calling for the state to simply buy more land. Ohio recently put $50 million on the table, including matching federal funds, to expand public hunting access. So, what would $50 million buy in Arkansas? Not nearly as much as you might think.

The guys break down the real-world cost of adding meaningful public duck habitat, then turn north for the latest intel from the Prairie Pothole Region and what current conditions could mean when the official reports arrive in September.

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]]> Overcrowded public ground and limited flooded habitat have some duck hunters calling for the state to simply buy more land. Ohio recently put $50 million on the table, including matching federal funds, to expand public hunting access. So, what would $50 million buy in Arkansas? Not nearly as much as you might think.

The guys break down the real-world cost of adding meaningful public duck habitat, then turn north for the latest intel from the Prairie Pothole Region and what current conditions could mean when the official reports arrive in September.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-19466315 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0500 2881 duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl, goose, geese, duck, conservation, habitat management, duck hunting capital, stuttgart 3 14 full false Is Arkansas Still the Duck Hunting Capital of the World (Holiday Replay) Is Arkansas Still the Duck Hunting Capital of the World (Holiday Replay) With the holiday weekend here, we're taking it back to the very beginning. This week's episode is a re-airing of a conversation recorded in September 2023—before The Standard Sportsman officially launched. Cason and Brent tackle a question guaranteed to spark debate: Is Arkansas still the Duck Hunting Capital of the World? Drawing on personal experiences, harvest data, and waterfowl science, they make the case from every angle. Enjoy the holiday weekend, and we'll be back next week with a brand-new episode.

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]]> With the holiday weekend here, we're taking it back to the very beginning. This week's episode is a re-airing of a conversation recorded in September 2023—before The Standard Sportsman officially launched. Cason and Brent tackle a question guaranteed to spark debate: Is Arkansas still the Duck Hunting Capital of the World? Drawing on personal experiences, harvest data, and waterfowl science, they make the case from every angle. Enjoy the holiday weekend, and we'll be back next week with a brand-new episode.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-19432107 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0500 4507 duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl, goose, geese, duck, conservation, habitat management, duck hunting capital, stuttgart 3 13 full false Anne Marie Doramus Anne Marie Doramus As her historic seven-year term on the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission comes to a close, outdoorswoman, conservationist, and avid duck hunter Anne Marie Doramus joins the podcast to reflect on her time helping guide one of the nation's premier wildlife agencies. Appointed in 2019 as the first woman to serve a full term on the Commission, Doramus navigated some of the agency's most consequential—and occasionally controversial—decisions. She shares how a childhood spent hunting and fishing in Southeast Arkansas sparked a lifelong passion for conservation, offers insights into key issues that shaped her tenure, and highlights opportunities available to hunters, anglers, and landowners across the state. The conversation also looks ahead, as Doramus discusses her vision for keeping Arkansas at the forefront of wildlife habitat management, public access, and quality hunting experiences for future generations.

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]]> As her historic seven-year term on the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission comes to a close, outdoorswoman, conservationist, and avid duck hunter Anne Marie Doramus joins the podcast to reflect on her time helping guide one of the nation's premier wildlife agencies. Appointed in 2019 as the first woman to serve a full term on the Commission, Doramus navigated some of the agency's most consequential—and occasionally controversial—decisions. She shares how a childhood spent hunting and fishing in Southeast Arkansas sparked a lifelong passion for conservation, offers insights into key issues that shaped her tenure, and highlights opportunities available to hunters, anglers, and landowners across the state. The conversation also looks ahead, as Doramus discusses her vision for keeping Arkansas at the forefront of wildlife habitat management, public access, and quality hunting experiences for future generations.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-19397224 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0500 5303 Anne Marie Doramus, AGFC, Arkansas Game & Fish Commission, duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl, goose, geese, duck, conservation, habitat management, duck hunting capital, stuttgart 3 12 full false Rob Olson and the Fight for Canada's Waterfowling Heritage Rob Olson and the Fight for Canada's Waterfowling Heritage Canadian waterfowling finds itself at a pivotal moment. As more American hunters head north in search of ducks and geese, participation among Canadian residents continues to decline, raising questions about the future of the country's hunting traditions. Rob Olson, a former leader with both Delta Waterfowl and the Manitoba Wildlife Federation, was at the forefront of efforts to establish safeguards in Manitoba before hunting pressure reached a tipping point. Now, he's helping neighboring Saskatchewan navigate similar challenges as policymakers, hunters, and conservationists work to protect Canada's rich waterfowling heritage for future generations.

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]]> Canadian waterfowling finds itself at a pivotal moment. As more American hunters head north in search of ducks and geese, participation among Canadian residents continues to decline, raising questions about the future of the country's hunting traditions. Rob Olson, a former leader with both Delta Waterfowl and the Manitoba Wildlife Federation, was at the forefront of efforts to establish safeguards in Manitoba before hunting pressure reached a tipping point. Now, he's helping neighboring Saskatchewan navigate similar challenges as policymakers, hunters, and conservationists work to protect Canada's rich waterfowling heritage for future generations.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-19360779 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0500 5248 Rob Olson, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, arkansas duck season weather, duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl, goose, geese, duck, conservation, habitat management, duck hunting capital, stuttgart 3 11 full false Early Summer Roundup Early Summer Roundup With spring planting season winding down, attention turns to the work that pays dividends for ducks long after the combines are parked. Cason and Brent discuss Louisiana's newly announced black-bellied whistling duck season and debate whether duck hunters and waterfowl managers have fallen behind deer hunters when it comes to working together across property lines. The conversation also covers the latest reports from the Prairie Pothole Region, drought conditions across the South, and why stewardship matters, whether you own ground or not. The episode wraps up with a look at a potential floodplain reforestation project and several programs that can help landowners turn marginal farmland into productive wildlife habitat.


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]]> With spring planting season winding down, attention turns to the work that pays dividends for ducks long after the combines are parked. Cason and Brent discuss Louisiana's newly announced black-bellied whistling duck season and debate whether duck hunters and waterfowl managers have fallen behind deer hunters when it comes to working together across property lines. The conversation also covers the latest reports from the Prairie Pothole Region, drought conditions across the South, and why stewardship matters, whether you own ground or not. The episode wraps up with a look at a potential floodplain reforestation project and several programs that can help landowners turn marginal farmland into productive wildlife habitat.


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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-19323597 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0500 4291 duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl, goose, geese, duck, conservation, habitat management, duck hunting capital, stuttgart 3 10 full false Brandon Stafford, Lile Real Estate Brandon Stafford, Lile Real Estate Brandon Stafford has spent more than 20 years in the Arkansas land business, witnessing firsthand the dramatic rise in agricultural and recreational land values. In this episode, he shares insights into the evolving market for duck-hunting properties, the growing importance of privately managed habitat, and how habitat loss has concentrated ducks in fewer areas. Stafford also discusses some original things to evaluate in your due diligence of buying a property. Including your neighbors.

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]]> Brandon Stafford has spent more than 20 years in the Arkansas land business, witnessing firsthand the dramatic rise in agricultural and recreational land values. In this episode, he shares insights into the evolving market for duck-hunting properties, the growing importance of privately managed habitat, and how habitat loss has concentrated ducks in fewer areas. Stafford also discusses some original things to evaluate in your due diligence of buying a property. Including your neighbors.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-19290948 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0500 3655 Brandon Stafford, Lile Real Estate, arkansas duck hunting land for sale, duck hunt, duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl hunting, goose hunting, goose hunt, duck dogs, hunter johnson, duck habitat, habitat management waterfowling, conservation, habitat manag 3 9 full false Questions & Answers Questions & Answers With Cason out on vacation and the holiday week keeping things short, Brent takes the controls for a rare solo episode...no guests, no script, just stories and insight. Using the Executive Q&A featured in Greenhead: The Arkansas Duck Hunting Magazine as a guide, he walks through the same questions posed to prominent Arkansas business leaders, mixing in personal experiences, hunting memories, and the lessons that shaped him as a waterfowler. It’s a laid-back but revealing episode that offers a deeper look into how Brent approaches duck season, the outdoors, and the traditions that keep him coming back every fall.

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]]> With Cason out on vacation and the holiday week keeping things short, Brent takes the controls for a rare solo episode...no guests, no script, just stories and insight. Using the Executive Q&A featured in Greenhead: The Arkansas Duck Hunting Magazine as a guide, he walks through the same questions posed to prominent Arkansas business leaders, mixing in personal experiences, hunting memories, and the lessons that shaped him as a waterfowler. It’s a laid-back but revealing episode that offers a deeper look into how Brent approaches duck season, the outdoors, and the traditions that keep him coming back every fall.

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GRAND PRAIRIE DUCK CLUB MAP

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-19249789 Thu, 28 May 2026 05:00:00 -0500 2501 duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl, goose, geese, duck, conservation, habitat management, duck hunting capital, stuttgart 3 8 full false Duck Band Stories Duck Band Stories As the Memorial Day holiday weekend approaches, the guys swap stories about duck bands they’ve harvested or witnessed firsthand over the years. Some are the kind every waterfowler dreams about, while others are almost too wild to believe. Along the way, they dive into the evolution of college baseball and how, much like duck hunting, the sport continues to change with the times before wrapping things up with a look at Brent’s upcoming induction into the Arkansas Waterfowler Hall of Fame.

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]]> As the Memorial Day holiday weekend approaches, the guys swap stories about duck bands they’ve harvested or witnessed firsthand over the years. Some are the kind every waterfowler dreams about, while others are almost too wild to believe. Along the way, they dive into the evolution of college baseball and how, much like duck hunting, the sport continues to change with the times before wrapping things up with a look at Brent’s upcoming induction into the Arkansas Waterfowler Hall of Fame.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-19212984 Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 -0500 4801 duck hunting, duck hunt, mallards, waterfowl, waterfowling, waterfowl hunting, hunting, conservation, outdoors, arkansas, cason short, brent birch, goose hunting, geese, duck season 3 7 full false Travel Ball, Outfitters, the Lacey Act & Outlaws Travel Ball, Outfitters, the Lacey Act & Outlaws Youth sports and duck hunting may seem worlds apart, but beneath the surface they share a common thread: money. In this episode, the guys dive into the growing influence of dollars and commercialization in both arenas, and what it means for the future of the outdoors. They also tackle why outfitters are finding themselves squarely in the crosshairs as duck seasons continue to struggle across the flyway. To wrap things up, Cason and Brent break down several recent Lacey Act violations, discuss the presence of outlaws in the outdoors, and explore the uphill battle game wardens and prosecutors face in bringing offenders to justice.

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]]> Youth sports and duck hunting may seem worlds apart, but beneath the surface they share a common thread: money. In this episode, the guys dive into the growing influence of dollars and commercialization in both arenas, and what it means for the future of the outdoors. They also tackle why outfitters are finding themselves squarely in the crosshairs as duck seasons continue to struggle across the flyway. To wrap things up, Cason and Brent break down several recent Lacey Act violations, discuss the presence of outlaws in the outdoors, and explore the uphill battle game wardens and prosecutors face in bringing offenders to justice.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-19167092 Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 -0500 3820 3 6 full false Danny Fulton-The Fulton Farm Danny Fulton-The Fulton Farm Danny Fulton joins the show to tell the story of building a duck property where most wouldn’t expect one, along the Ohio River in southern Indiana. In a region outside the traditional waterfowl spotlight, the Fulton family has transformed a challenging river-bottom farm into a true waterfowl-focused operation. Danny breaks down the process of acquiring the property, adapting to the constant variables of a fluctuating river system, and learning how to shape habitat around the three things ducks demand most: food, rest, and cover. It’s a conversation about vision, patience, and the reality of building habitat in a place where success isn’t always guaranteed, but earned. Danny also shares practical advice for anyone considering taking on a habitat project of their own.

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]]> Danny Fulton joins the show to tell the story of building a duck property where most wouldn’t expect one, along the Ohio River in southern Indiana. In a region outside the traditional waterfowl spotlight, the Fulton family has transformed a challenging river-bottom farm into a true waterfowl-focused operation. Danny breaks down the process of acquiring the property, adapting to the constant variables of a fluctuating river system, and learning how to shape habitat around the three things ducks demand most: food, rest, and cover. It’s a conversation about vision, patience, and the reality of building habitat in a place where success isn’t always guaranteed, but earned. Danny also shares practical advice for anyone considering taking on a habitat project of their own.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-19135631 Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:00 -0500 4436 duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl, goose, geese, duck, conservation, habitat management, duck hunting capital, stuttgart, Danny Fulton, Fulton Farm, Indiana duck hunting 3 5 full false Skot Covert, The Duck Hunting Meteorologist Skot Covert, The Duck Hunting Meteorologist Weather gets talked about a lot in duck circles—and for good reason. It affects everything, from breeding habitat to migration timing to what your mornings in the blind look like. On this episode of The Standard Sportsman, the guys sit down with Arkansas native, chief meteorologist, and passionate duck hunter Skot Covert to cut through the noise and talk about what’s really going on. They dig into the prolonged drought gripping much of the South, what an incoming El Niño could mean for winter, and how both may shape the season ahead. Skot also gets into why weather on social media is often overhyped, how forecasting actually works behind the scenes, and which weather apps are actually worth trusting when duck season rolls around.

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]]> Weather gets talked about a lot in duck circles—and for good reason. It affects everything, from breeding habitat to migration timing to what your mornings in the blind look like. On this episode of The Standard Sportsman, the guys sit down with Arkansas native, chief meteorologist, and passionate duck hunter Skot Covert to cut through the noise and talk about what’s really going on. They dig into the prolonged drought gripping much of the South, what an incoming El Niño could mean for winter, and how both may shape the season ahead. Skot also gets into why weather on social media is often overhyped, how forecasting actually works behind the scenes, and which weather apps are actually worth trusting when duck season rolls around.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-19092261 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0500 4685 Skot Covert, arkansas duck season weather, duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl, goose, geese, duck, conservation, habitat management, duck hunting capital, stuttgart 3 4 full false Rules, Regs & Reality: A Late Spring Update Rules, Regs & Reality: A Late Spring Update Planting season’s here, but so is a lingering drought that won’t let go. The guys talk tough conditions in the southern flyway, brighter signs from the breeding grounds, and how it all ties together. They also tackle the growing role of politics in wildlife decisions and walk through key 2026–2027 regulation changes, including a controversial non-resident ban at Dave Donaldson Black River WMA, plus a few notes from Kansas and Minnesota.

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]]> Planting season’s here, but so is a lingering drought that won’t let go. The guys talk tough conditions in the southern flyway, brighter signs from the breeding grounds, and how it all ties together. They also tackle the growing role of politics in wildlife decisions and walk through key 2026–2027 regulation changes, including a controversial non-resident ban at Dave Donaldson Black River WMA, plus a few notes from Kansas and Minnesota.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-19062063 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0500 4043 duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl, goose, geese, duck, conservation, habitat management, duck hunting capital, stuttgart 3 3 full false Raising the Next Generation of Stewards Raising the Next Generation of Stewards With so many distractions pulling at kids today and duck hunting facing a downturn, it’s fair to wonder...will the next generation stick with the sport long enough to see things turn around? Cason and Brent dig into that question, sharing stories from their own upbringings and the moments that kept them hooked. They also talk candidly about the role we play as adults and how the conversations we have and the example we set can shape not just young hunters, but the future stewards of the sport. 

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]]> With so many distractions pulling at kids today and duck hunting facing a downturn, it’s fair to wonder...will the next generation stick with the sport long enough to see things turn around? Cason and Brent dig into that question, sharing stories from their own upbringings and the moments that kept them hooked. They also talk candidly about the role we play as adults and how the conversations we have and the example we set can shape not just young hunters, but the future stewards of the sport. 

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-19023009 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0500 4553 3 2 full false Hunter Johnson Hunter Johnson Habitat manager Hunter Johnson returns to share his spring plans for three very different properties under his care. From dealing with flooding to battling drought conditions, Johnson relies on a deep toolkit of strategies to create ideal habitat for ducks, deer, and turkeys. He’s also been a leader in implementing prescribed fire in Arkansas, using it to control unwanted vegetation and rejuvenate areas that need a reset. In this episode, Johnson breaks down his approach to using fire, discusses effective moist-soil management techniques, and explains why he favors natural food sources over planted crops.

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www.arfire.org

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]]> Habitat manager Hunter Johnson returns to share his spring plans for three very different properties under his care. From dealing with flooding to battling drought conditions, Johnson relies on a deep toolkit of strategies to create ideal habitat for ducks, deer, and turkeys. He’s also been a leader in implementing prescribed fire in Arkansas, using it to control unwanted vegetation and rejuvenate areas that need a reset. In this episode, Johnson breaks down his approach to using fire, discusses effective moist-soil management techniques, and explains why he favors natural food sources over planted crops.

LINKS

Arkansas Prescribed Burn Association
www.arfire.org

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-18979274 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0500 4574 3 1 full false Five Stages of the Hunter-Easter Replay Edition Five Stages of the Hunter-Easter Replay Edition Originally aired in October of 2024, the hosts break down the classic, research-backed framework known as the “Five Stages of the Hunter”, a model that explains how a hunter’s motivations and mindset evolve over time. Originally developed by behavioral scientists in the 1970s, the concept is still widely taught in hunter education today.

Drawing from personal experience, the hosts walk through each stage and reflect on how their own hunting careers have progressed, sharing stories that highlight the changing definition of success in the field.

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]]> Originally aired in October of 2024, the hosts break down the classic, research-backed framework known as the “Five Stages of the Hunter”, a model that explains how a hunter’s motivations and mindset evolve over time. Originally developed by behavioral scientists in the 1970s, the concept is still widely taught in hunter education today.

Drawing from personal experience, the hosts walk through each stage and reflect on how their own hunting careers have progressed, sharing stories that highlight the changing definition of success in the field.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-18944396 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0500 5719 2 72 full false Grant Sinclair & Lee Kjos on the New Regs in Saskatchewan Grant Sinclair & Lee Kjos on the New Regs in Saskatchewan Grant Sinclair and Lee Kjos are two well-known voices in the waterfowling world, bound by decades of freelance duck hunting in Saskatchewan. Kjos’s connection to the prairie goes back more than 50 years, hunting alongside his father, while Sinclair has spent the last 15+ years following that same tradition.

In this episode, they reflect on the freedom and tradition of DIY duck hunting across Saskatchewan’s grain fields and how new regulations limiting non-resident hunters to two five-day licenses may change that experience. Intended to curb illegal outfitting, the policy could have major impacts on independent hunters.

Grant and Lee share stories from the prairie, discuss what they’ve seen change over the years, and explore who may really be behind the shift north of the border.

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]]> Grant Sinclair and Lee Kjos are two well-known voices in the waterfowling world, bound by decades of freelance duck hunting in Saskatchewan. Kjos’s connection to the prairie goes back more than 50 years, hunting alongside his father, while Sinclair has spent the last 15+ years following that same tradition.

In this episode, they reflect on the freedom and tradition of DIY duck hunting across Saskatchewan’s grain fields and how new regulations limiting non-resident hunters to two five-day licenses may change that experience. Intended to curb illegal outfitting, the policy could have major impacts on independent hunters.

Grant and Lee share stories from the prairie, discuss what they’ve seen change over the years, and explore who may really be behind the shift north of the border.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-18904032 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0500 4826 duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl, goose, geese, duck, conservation, habitat management, duck hunting capital, stuttgart, Saskatchewan, lee kjos, grant sinclair 2 71 full false Positivity & Projects Positivity & Projects Duck hunters often spend more time arguing with each other than focusing on the things that could actually improve the future of duck seasons. In this episode, the guys discuss what the waterfowl community could accomplish if more hunters rallied around meaningful issues. The time to turn the page on the current dynamic is now. They also cover a few practical spring habitat projects listeners can tackle now and share a fishing mishap story or two along the way.

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]]> Duck hunters often spend more time arguing with each other than focusing on the things that could actually improve the future of duck seasons. In this episode, the guys discuss what the waterfowl community could accomplish if more hunters rallied around meaningful issues. The time to turn the page on the current dynamic is now. They also cover a few practical spring habitat projects listeners can tackle now and share a fishing mishap story or two along the way.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-18871122 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0500 3345 duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl, goose, geese, duck, conservation, habitat management, duck hunting capital, stuttgart 2 70 full false What's Stirring This Spring What's Stirring This Spring Duck season may be in the rearview and the clocks may have sprung forward, but the forces shaping future seasons are anything but quiet. From a struggling farm economy and tensions abroad to legislation on Capitol Hill and some thorny cultural conversations closer to home, there’s plenty happening that could ripple through the waterfowl world. The guys unpack it all, and with the recent passing of Cason’s father-in-law, he reflects on the deeper connections duck hunting can forge between generations, family, and the memories that last long after the season ends.

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]]> Duck season may be in the rearview and the clocks may have sprung forward, but the forces shaping future seasons are anything but quiet. From a struggling farm economy and tensions abroad to legislation on Capitol Hill and some thorny cultural conversations closer to home, there’s plenty happening that could ripple through the waterfowl world. The guys unpack it all, and with the recent passing of Cason’s father-in-law, he reflects on the deeper connections duck hunting can forge between generations, family, and the memories that last long after the season ends.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-18832036 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0500 3514 duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl, goose, geese, duck, conservation, habitat management, duck hunting capital, stuttgart, farm bill, farming 2 69 full false Justin Reif, Fallout Farms/Create the X Justin Reif, Fallout Farms/Create the X Justin Reif is a self-taught habitat manager who, through years of trial and error, has learned how to consistently attract ducks to his family farm just west of Lake Erie in Ohio. Adapting to shifting migration patterns, changing landscapes, and the realities of modern waterfowl management, Reif has refined his approach while navigating challenges ranging from unpredictable weather to competition from neighboring “corn club” operations. His pursuit of maximizing duck energy days on the farm ultimately led him to develop Create the X, a mobile app designed to help landowners and managers track the many details involved in managing waterfowl habitat. Reif also reflects on his service as an Army Paratrooper in Afghanistan and Iraq, and how those experiences shaped his perspective and deepened his commitment to improving his family’s property for ducks.

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]]> Justin Reif is a self-taught habitat manager who, through years of trial and error, has learned how to consistently attract ducks to his family farm just west of Lake Erie in Ohio. Adapting to shifting migration patterns, changing landscapes, and the realities of modern waterfowl management, Reif has refined his approach while navigating challenges ranging from unpredictable weather to competition from neighboring “corn club” operations. His pursuit of maximizing duck energy days on the farm ultimately led him to develop Create the X, a mobile app designed to help landowners and managers track the many details involved in managing waterfowl habitat. Reif also reflects on his service as an Army Paratrooper in Afghanistan and Iraq, and how those experiences shaped his perspective and deepened his commitment to improving his family’s property for ducks.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-18791400 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0600 4076 duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl, goose, geese, duck, conservation, habitat management, duck hunting capital, stuttgart, great lakes, justin reif, create the x 2 68 full false AGFC Commissioner Philip Tappan AGFC Commissioner Philip Tappan Philip Tappan has spent the past four and a half years serving on the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission and now chairs the Rules & Regulations Committee at the AGFC. With the Commission’s proposed changes for the 2026–27 and 2027–28 seasons now on the table, from expanded non-motorized walk-in areas on WMAs to another proposed 60-day, six-duck framework, the conversation around the future of Arkansas duck hunting is still buzzing despite the season ending.

In this episode, the guys take a measured look at what’s being proposed, unpack the philosophy behind the decisions and wrestle with a familiar topic of balancing opportunity with what is best for the resource.

As always, it’s a candid conversation rooted in respect for the resource, the tradition and the responsibility we all share as Arkansas waterfowlers.

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]]> Philip Tappan has spent the past four and a half years serving on the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission and now chairs the Rules & Regulations Committee at the AGFC. With the Commission’s proposed changes for the 2026–27 and 2027–28 seasons now on the table, from expanded non-motorized walk-in areas on WMAs to another proposed 60-day, six-duck framework, the conversation around the future of Arkansas duck hunting is still buzzing despite the season ending.

In this episode, the guys take a measured look at what’s being proposed, unpack the philosophy behind the decisions and wrestle with a familiar topic of balancing opportunity with what is best for the resource.

As always, it’s a candid conversation rooted in respect for the resource, the tradition and the responsibility we all share as Arkansas waterfowlers.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-18749093 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0600 5024 duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl, goose, geese, duck, conservation, habitat management, duck hunting capital, stuttgart, dave donaldson, philip tappan, agfc commissioner 2 67 full false John Adams, Natural Gear John Adams, Natural Gear Arkansas duck hunter John Adams, Head of Sales & Development at Natural Gear, joins the show with the kind of perspective that only comes from decades spent on public ground. From the “glory days” of Arkansas timber to the realities of today’s crowded boat ramps and ever-changing culture, John doesn’t hold back.

He walks us through the early roots of Natural Gear, the evolution of the camouflage and apparel industry, and how competition, both in business and on public land, has reshaped the duck-hunting experience across the state. More than anything, it’s a conversation about what’s changed, what’s been lost, and what still makes it worth getting up at 3:30 in the morning.

John is one of the great storytellers of our time in the Arkansas duck woods, and this episode is equal parts nostalgia, honesty and hard-earned wisdom.

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]]> Arkansas duck hunter John Adams, Head of Sales & Development at Natural Gear, joins the show with the kind of perspective that only comes from decades spent on public ground. From the “glory days” of Arkansas timber to the realities of today’s crowded boat ramps and ever-changing culture, John doesn’t hold back.

He walks us through the early roots of Natural Gear, the evolution of the camouflage and apparel industry, and how competition, both in business and on public land, has reshaped the duck-hunting experience across the state. More than anything, it’s a conversation about what’s changed, what’s been lost, and what still makes it worth getting up at 3:30 in the morning.

John is one of the great storytellers of our time in the Arkansas duck woods, and this episode is equal parts nostalgia, honesty and hard-earned wisdom.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-18707251 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0600 4071 Thanks to our sponsors: Tom Beckbe, Lile Real Estate, Perfect Limit Outdoors, Purina Pro Plan, Sitka Gear, Greenhead: The Arkansas Duck Hunting Magazine, Noah Perry-Raymond James, and Ducks Unlimited, John Adams, Natural Gear 2 66 full false Duck Hunters are Discontent...But Why? Duck Hunters are Discontent...But Why? Duck hunters have always been prone to grumbling, but lately the frustration feels different...deeper, more widespread, and harder to shake. Across flyways and duck camps, many waterfowlers share the same sentiment: they don’t feel heard. In this episode of The Standard Sportsman Podcast, Cason Short and Brent Birch dig into where communication is breaking down and why expectations may be part of the problem. It’s an honest look at modern duck seasons and how a reset in perspective might help hunters find satisfaction again.

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]]> Duck hunters have always been prone to grumbling, but lately the frustration feels different...deeper, more widespread, and harder to shake. Across flyways and duck camps, many waterfowlers share the same sentiment: they don’t feel heard. In this episode of The Standard Sportsman Podcast, Cason Short and Brent Birch dig into where communication is breaking down and why expectations may be part of the problem. It’s an honest look at modern duck seasons and how a reset in perspective might help hunters find satisfaction again.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-18662570 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0600 4177 duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl, goose, geese, duck, conservation, habitat management, duck hunting capital, stuttgart 2 65 full false The Season That Was - Recapping Duck Season The Season That Was - Recapping Duck Season The 2025–2026 duck season proved one thing: success depended on where you stood and when you showed up. With mallard numbers down and dry conditions gripping much of the Mississippi Flyway and Central Flyway, many hunters faced a hurdle right out of the gate. Then, just as the season wound down, a blast of snow, sleet, and ice slammed the Deep South, locking up habitat and reshuffling birds overnight. For some, it was a last-minute gift that sent the season out on a high note. For others, it marked an early curtain call.

On this episode, Cason and Brent break down how the season unfolded, compare it to years past, and talk candidly about what these shifting conditions mean for the future of waterfowling. They also dig into how hunters can work together through conservation, habitat, and advocacy, to make sure we’re all pulling on the same end of the rope when the next season rolls around.

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]]> The 2025–2026 duck season proved one thing: success depended on where you stood and when you showed up. With mallard numbers down and dry conditions gripping much of the Mississippi Flyway and Central Flyway, many hunters faced a hurdle right out of the gate. Then, just as the season wound down, a blast of snow, sleet, and ice slammed the Deep South, locking up habitat and reshuffling birds overnight. For some, it was a last-minute gift that sent the season out on a high note. For others, it marked an early curtain call.

On this episode, Cason and Brent break down how the season unfolded, compare it to years past, and talk candidly about what these shifting conditions mean for the future of waterfowling. They also dig into how hunters can work together through conservation, habitat, and advocacy, to make sure we’re all pulling on the same end of the rope when the next season rolls around.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-18627004 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0600 4551 duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl, goose, geese, duck, conservation, habitat management, duck hunting capital, stuttgart 2 64 full false Lee Kjos-What Really Matters Lee Kjos-What Really Matters Iconic North American waterfowler and legendary outdoor photographer Lee Kjos joins the show, carrying with him a lifetime of sunrises, wingbeats, and miles traveled beneath open skies. From the disappearing prairie potholes of Saskatchewan to the river bottoms of Missouri, Kjos shares what he’s seen this past season and the realities of duck hunting's struggles.

His reflections are honest and, at times, sobering, but they are also rooted in a deep love for wild places and the birds that bind us together across flyways and seasons. From Minnesota’s northern marshes to Louisiana’s coastal plains, and everywhere in between, Kjos speaks to what truly matters if we hope to keep the heartbeat of duck hunting alive.

With the quiet wisdom of someone who has watched both abundance and decline, he offers heartfelt guidance, especially for the next generation, a reminder that the future of our traditions depends on how fiercely we choose to love, protect, and prioritize habitat and ducks today.

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]]> Iconic North American waterfowler and legendary outdoor photographer Lee Kjos joins the show, carrying with him a lifetime of sunrises, wingbeats, and miles traveled beneath open skies. From the disappearing prairie potholes of Saskatchewan to the river bottoms of Missouri, Kjos shares what he’s seen this past season and the realities of duck hunting's struggles.

His reflections are honest and, at times, sobering, but they are also rooted in a deep love for wild places and the birds that bind us together across flyways and seasons. From Minnesota’s northern marshes to Louisiana’s coastal plains, and everywhere in between, Kjos speaks to what truly matters if we hope to keep the heartbeat of duck hunting alive.

With the quiet wisdom of someone who has watched both abundance and decline, he offers heartfelt guidance, especially for the next generation, a reminder that the future of our traditions depends on how fiercely we choose to love, protect, and prioritize habitat and ducks today.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-18592526 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:00:00 -0600 4993 duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl, goose, geese, duck, conservation, habitat management, duck hunting capital, stuttgart, Lee Kjos 2 63 full false Perry Partain and Ideas for the Arkansas Public Timber Perry Partain and Ideas for the Arkansas Public Timber Perry Partain was raised in the L’Anguille River bottoms of East Arkansas, tagging along with his Depression-era grandfather on squirrel hunts and growing up in a time when ducks were abundant, unpressured, and limits could be taken without a duck call or a single decoy.

Fast forward 40 years, and the world he knew has changed almost beyond recognition. In this episode, Partain offers a steady, clear-eyed look at what’s happening in Arkansas’s public flooded timber, what’s driving the decline, what’s being misunderstood, and what practical steps could help turn things around.

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]]> Perry Partain was raised in the L’Anguille River bottoms of East Arkansas, tagging along with his Depression-era grandfather on squirrel hunts and growing up in a time when ducks were abundant, unpressured, and limits could be taken without a duck call or a single decoy.

Fast forward 40 years, and the world he knew has changed almost beyond recognition. In this episode, Partain offers a steady, clear-eyed look at what’s happening in Arkansas’s public flooded timber, what’s driving the decline, what’s being misunderstood, and what practical steps could help turn things around.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-18548693 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0600 4312 duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl, goose, geese, duck, conservation, habitat management, duck hunting capital, stuttgart, perry partain, languille river, public timber hunting 2 62 full false Brad Cohen & Doug Osborne-The Bonafide Truth of Duck Hunting's Downturn Brad Cohen & Doug Osborne-The Bonafide Truth of Duck Hunting's Downturn Two of the sharpest minds in waterfowl science are back and they aren’t here to sugarcoat what's going on with the sport. Brad Cohen (Cohen Wildlife Lab) and Doug Osborne (Snowden Center for Waterfowl Excellence) dig into the hard truth behind duck hunting’s recent decline, what’s actually driving it, and more importantly, what we can do about it.

They cut through the noise, separate fact from folklore, and lay out what truly matters versus what should fall further down the priority list. It’s a balanced, no-nonsense conversation that looks at every issue from both sides of the coin without losing sight of the big picture.

If you listen to this episode and don’t learn something…you weren’t paying attention.

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]]> Two of the sharpest minds in waterfowl science are back and they aren’t here to sugarcoat what's going on with the sport. Brad Cohen (Cohen Wildlife Lab) and Doug Osborne (Snowden Center for Waterfowl Excellence) dig into the hard truth behind duck hunting’s recent decline, what’s actually driving it, and more importantly, what we can do about it.

They cut through the noise, separate fact from folklore, and lay out what truly matters versus what should fall further down the priority list. It’s a balanced, no-nonsense conversation that looks at every issue from both sides of the coin without losing sight of the big picture.

If you listen to this episode and don’t learn something…you weren’t paying attention.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-18507799 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0600 6462 duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl, goose, geese, duck, conservation, habitat management, duck hunting capital, stuttgart, flooded corn, brad cohen, doug osborne, cohen wildlife lab, snowden center for waterfowl excellence 2 61 full false Midseason Roundup Midseason Roundup After a much-needed reset filled with friends, family, and chasing greenheads, Cason and Brent are back behind the mic just in time for the stretch run of duck season. In this episode, the guys kick around a handful of timely topics, from a measured take on the Woodruff County baiting bust to boots-on-the-ground observations of how the season has unfolded so far. They also dive into the challenges of unseasonably warm weather, the full-moon blues, and why even a little rain could change things for the short term.

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]]> After a much-needed reset filled with friends, family, and chasing greenheads, Cason and Brent are back behind the mic just in time for the stretch run of duck season. In this episode, the guys kick around a handful of timely topics, from a measured take on the Woodruff County baiting bust to boots-on-the-ground observations of how the season has unfolded so far. They also dive into the challenges of unseasonably warm weather, the full-moon blues, and why even a little rain could change things for the short term.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-18470925 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0600 3599 duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl, goose, geese, duck, conservation, habitat management, duck hunting capital, stuttgart 2 60 full false Holiday Replay, Take Two Holiday Replay, Take Two We hope everyone is experiencing a wonderful holiday season and the ducks are finding your decoys. With all that is going on this time of year, The Standard Sportsman is re-airing shows from this past summer that we believe are worth another listen. New episodes will return January 8, 2026, as duck season gets on the downhill slide.

The New Year's edition replays an interview with Saskatchewan farmer and conservationist Lorne Scott...wise words from a tenured Canadian farmer who truly cares about wild things in wild places. 

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]]> We hope everyone is experiencing a wonderful holiday season and the ducks are finding your decoys. With all that is going on this time of year, The Standard Sportsman is re-airing shows from this past summer that we believe are worth another listen. New episodes will return January 8, 2026, as duck season gets on the downhill slide.

The New Year's edition replays an interview with Saskatchewan farmer and conservationist Lorne Scott...wise words from a tenured Canadian farmer who truly cares about wild things in wild places. 

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-18435918 Thu, 01 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0600 3461 2 59 full false Holiday Replay, Take One Holiday Replay, Take One With the holidays upon us and schedules packed, we’re taking a moment to revisit two favorite segments from this past summer. We start with Jason Smith, a southeast Arkansas rice farmer and duck hunter, followed by Scott Perry, founder of McAlister and Mountain Khakis and a traditional waterfowler in every sense of the word. Happy holidays, and thank you for being part of The Standard Sportsman.

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]]> With the holidays upon us and schedules packed, we’re taking a moment to revisit two favorite segments from this past summer. We start with Jason Smith, a southeast Arkansas rice farmer and duck hunter, followed by Scott Perry, founder of McAlister and Mountain Khakis and a traditional waterfowler in every sense of the word. Happy holidays, and thank you for being part of The Standard Sportsman.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-18401911 Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0600 2747 duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl, goose, geese, duck, conservation, habitat management, duck hunting capital, stuttgart, Scott Perry, McAlister, Mountain Khakis, Jason Smith 2 58 full false A Duck Hunter's Dilema A Duck Hunter's Dilema Duck hunters' wish and want lists are a mile long. More water, less water, colder temps, warmer weather; everyone wants something different to tip the odds in their favor. But those wants often ignore the cause-and-effect shaping the hunt. Cason and Brent play devil’s advocate, unpacking the most common refrains heard in the blind and challenging whether they actually help ducks or hunters. The guys also share what they’re hearing after the recent cold snap, including updated duck numbers, the avian flu outbreak on snow geese and more sick specklebellies than in years past.

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]]> Duck hunters' wish and want lists are a mile long. More water, less water, colder temps, warmer weather; everyone wants something different to tip the odds in their favor. But those wants often ignore the cause-and-effect shaping the hunt. Cason and Brent play devil’s advocate, unpacking the most common refrains heard in the blind and challenging whether they actually help ducks or hunters. The guys also share what they’re hearing after the recent cold snap, including updated duck numbers, the avian flu outbreak on snow geese and more sick specklebellies than in years past.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-18375075 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0600 4043 duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl, goose, geese, duck, conservation, habitat management, duck hunting capital, stuttgart 1 57 full false Jordan Case Jordan Case What do Arkansas’s world-class trout streams have to do with duck hunting?
A lot more than most people realize.

Fly fishing guide and avid duck hunter Jordan Case joins the show to reveal the unexpected ways these two passions intersect—and why Arkansas is facing a pivotal moment in protecting the habitat and culture that sustain both. Jordan also looks back on his early days in the duck woods, his journey as a competitive junior caller, and the invaluable lessons he learned under the mentorship of Hall of Famer Butch Richenback, founder of Rich-n-Tone Duck Calls.

A conversation about heritage, habitat, and the fight to keep Arkansas’s outdoor traditions alive.

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]]> What do Arkansas’s world-class trout streams have to do with duck hunting?
A lot more than most people realize.

Fly fishing guide and avid duck hunter Jordan Case joins the show to reveal the unexpected ways these two passions intersect—and why Arkansas is facing a pivotal moment in protecting the habitat and culture that sustain both. Jordan also looks back on his early days in the duck woods, his journey as a competitive junior caller, and the invaluable lessons he learned under the mentorship of Hall of Famer Butch Richenback, founder of Rich-n-Tone Duck Calls.

A conversation about heritage, habitat, and the fight to keep Arkansas’s outdoor traditions alive.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-18333578 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0600 4404 duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl, goose, geese, duck, conservation, habitat management, duck hunting capital, stuttgart, jordan case, fly fishing 2 56 full false Flyway Report and the Upcoming Reg Cycle Flyway Report and the Upcoming Reg Cycle Duck season is officially underway across the Mississippi and Central Flyways, and the guys break down what they’re seeing both locally and across the region. They share early-season observations, discuss emerging patterns, and offer insight into how conditions are shaping hunters’ experiences so far.

The conversation also turns to rules and regulations, including a preliminary proposal from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and Arkansas’s upcoming two-year regulation cycle. Expect thoughtful discussion around non-resident participation, pressure management, season frameworks, and the ongoing effort to balance opportunity with a high-quality hunting experience.

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]]> Duck season is officially underway across the Mississippi and Central Flyways, and the guys break down what they’re seeing both locally and across the region. They share early-season observations, discuss emerging patterns, and offer insight into how conditions are shaping hunters’ experiences so far.

The conversation also turns to rules and regulations, including a preliminary proposal from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and Arkansas’s upcoming two-year regulation cycle. Expect thoughtful discussion around non-resident participation, pressure management, season frameworks, and the ongoing effort to balance opportunity with a high-quality hunting experience.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-18294833 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0600 5016 duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl, goose, geese, duck, conservation, habitat management, duck hunting capital, stuttgart 2 55 full false Christian Frierson, Perfect Limit Outdoors Christian Frierson, Perfect Limit Outdoors Christian Frierson’s duck hunting journey started with 8-hour weekend hauls from northwest Louisiana to the legendary Dave Donaldson Black River WMA in northeast Arkansas. Those road-warrior trips forged an obsession that eventually carried him into the Red River bottoms of southwest Arkansas, where his family acquired a piece of ground with raw potential. What followed was a decade-long evolution from wide-eyed public-land hunter to a meticulous habitat manager and committed steward of the resource.

That same drive pushed Frierson to build the Designated Puller, an automatic jerk-rig system born from long days in the timber and a tinkerer’s mind.

In this episode, Frierson opens up about the early adventures that shaped him, the transformation of his family’s property, and the pressure-management strategies he uses to consistently hold ducks from opening day through the final buzzer.

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]]> Christian Frierson’s duck hunting journey started with 8-hour weekend hauls from northwest Louisiana to the legendary Dave Donaldson Black River WMA in northeast Arkansas. Those road-warrior trips forged an obsession that eventually carried him into the Red River bottoms of southwest Arkansas, where his family acquired a piece of ground with raw potential. What followed was a decade-long evolution from wide-eyed public-land hunter to a meticulous habitat manager and committed steward of the resource.

That same drive pushed Frierson to build the Designated Puller, an automatic jerk-rig system born from long days in the timber and a tinkerer’s mind.

In this episode, Frierson opens up about the early adventures that shaped him, the transformation of his family’s property, and the pressure-management strategies he uses to consistently hold ducks from opening day through the final buzzer.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-18251396 Thu, 27 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0600 4511 Christian Frierson, Designated Puller, Perfect lImit outdoors, duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl, goose, geese, duck, conservation, habitat management, duck hunting capital, stuttgart 2 54 full false Ich Stewart-The Public Timber Project Ich Stewart-The Public Timber Project What does picking up trash at a public boat ramp have to do with reshaping the future of duck hunting? Arkansas hunter Ich Stewart joins the show to break down the rise of The Public Timber Project and how a simple cleanup effort became a movement, where it’s headed next, and a few big announcements that go far beyond trash bags and parking lots.

The guys also dive into a candid conversation about public-land hunting culture, the “us-versus-everybody” mindset, and what it will take to build a healthier, more united community in the woods and on the water.

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]]> What does picking up trash at a public boat ramp have to do with reshaping the future of duck hunting? Arkansas hunter Ich Stewart joins the show to break down the rise of The Public Timber Project and how a simple cleanup effort became a movement, where it’s headed next, and a few big announcements that go far beyond trash bags and parking lots.

The guys also dive into a candid conversation about public-land hunting culture, the “us-versus-everybody” mindset, and what it will take to build a healthier, more united community in the woods and on the water.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-18207582 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0600 6052 Public Timber Project, Ich Stewart, duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl, goose, geese, duck, conservation, habitat management, duck hunting capital, stuttgart 2 53 full false The Push and Pull of Early Habitat Plus DU's Into the Vault Auction The Push and Pull of Early Habitat Plus DU's Into the Vault Auction Duck hunters love to debate season dates and often, those opinions line up perfectly with their own decoy spread. But for those who manage habitat, timing isn’t just about convenience; it’s about biology, migration timing, and season-long sustainability for private and public land duck hunters. Aligning habitat strategies with season frameworks requires balance, collaboration, and a deeper understanding of what ducks need—and don't—before, during, and after the season.

Plus, David Schuessler, Ducks Unlimited’s National Director of Event Fundraising, joins us to talk about DU’s Into the Vault Auction — where hunters and collectors alike can bid on rare waterfowling treasures old and new, with every dollar supporting the wetlands and wildlife we all depend on.

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]]> Duck hunters love to debate season dates and often, those opinions line up perfectly with their own decoy spread. But for those who manage habitat, timing isn’t just about convenience; it’s about biology, migration timing, and season-long sustainability for private and public land duck hunters. Aligning habitat strategies with season frameworks requires balance, collaboration, and a deeper understanding of what ducks need—and don't—before, during, and after the season.

Plus, David Schuessler, Ducks Unlimited’s National Director of Event Fundraising, joins us to talk about DU’s Into the Vault Auction — where hunters and collectors alike can bid on rare waterfowling treasures old and new, with every dollar supporting the wetlands and wildlife we all depend on.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-18171414 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0600 3892 duck hunting, goose hunting, waterfowl, ducks, geese, outdoors, hunting, conservation, ducks unlimited, wetlands, mallards, ducks 2 52 full false Laying the Groundwork for the 2025-26 Duck Season Laying the Groundwork for the 2025-26 Duck Season After a lengthy off-season, duck season is cracking open up north and knocking on the door down south. Reports out of Canada and the Dakotas are all over the map—mallards are spotty up there, but a few are finally filtering into Arkansas and beyond. Brent and Cason dive into what’s shaping the season ahead: mounting pressure on ducks that goes deeper than the gun, the idea of smaller limits for better hunts, and the “midpoint theory” that just happens to line up with this week. They wrap it all up the only way they know how—talking ducks, dirt, and a little SEC football chaos.

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]]> After a lengthy off-season, duck season is cracking open up north and knocking on the door down south. Reports out of Canada and the Dakotas are all over the map—mallards are spotty up there, but a few are finally filtering into Arkansas and beyond. Brent and Cason dive into what’s shaping the season ahead: mounting pressure on ducks that goes deeper than the gun, the idea of smaller limits for better hunts, and the “midpoint theory” that just happens to line up with this week. They wrap it all up the only way they know how—talking ducks, dirt, and a little SEC football chaos.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-18134776 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0600 4094 duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl, goose, geese, duck, conservation, habitat management, duck hunting capital, stuttgart, bill byers farm, grand prairie, duck dogs, outdoors, mallards 2 51 full false Ducks Over Drama: Picking the Right Fight Ducks Over Drama: Picking the Right Fight In an era when unity could be our greatest asset, duck hunters seem increasingly divided not just over tactics but also over identity, ethics, and access. In this thought-provoking episode, Brent and Cason unpack the growing tensions within the waterfowling community and where that energy could be better spent.

Some of these debates carry weight, while others are rooted more in opinion than impact. From public vs. private land access to gear choices and regional rivalries, the hosts explore the key issues fueling division and, more importantly, challenge listeners to consider the bigger picture.

This episode is a timely call for collaboration over competition because the true measure of a waterfowler isn’t where or by what method they hunt, but how they contribute to the future of the sport.

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]]> In an era when unity could be our greatest asset, duck hunters seem increasingly divided not just over tactics but also over identity, ethics, and access. In this thought-provoking episode, Brent and Cason unpack the growing tensions within the waterfowling community and where that energy could be better spent.

Some of these debates carry weight, while others are rooted more in opinion than impact. From public vs. private land access to gear choices and regional rivalries, the hosts explore the key issues fueling division and, more importantly, challenge listeners to consider the bigger picture.

This episode is a timely call for collaboration over competition because the true measure of a waterfowler isn’t where or by what method they hunt, but how they contribute to the future of the sport.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-18100086 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0500 4039 duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl, goose, geese, duck, conservation, habitat management, duck hunting capital, stuttgart, cason short, brent birch, standard sportsman, duck hunting podcast, goose hunting, hunting, outdoors 2 50 full false The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of CWD Research The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of CWD Research Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has become one of the most talked-about wildlife issues in recent years—raising concern, questions, and plenty of debate. Arkansas and its neighboring states are racing to understand and control its spread after a surge in cases. In this episode, the guys trade duck blinds for deer woods, sitting down with Cory Gray and Ralph Meeker from the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission and Dr. Marcelo Jorge from the University of Georgia to unpack what the latest research tells us—and what it means for hunters and conservation across the region.

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]]> Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has become one of the most talked-about wildlife issues in recent years—raising concern, questions, and plenty of debate. Arkansas and its neighboring states are racing to understand and control its spread after a surge in cases. In this episode, the guys trade duck blinds for deer woods, sitting down with Cory Gray and Ralph Meeker from the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission and Dr. Marcelo Jorge from the University of Georgia to unpack what the latest research tells us—and what it means for hunters and conservation across the region.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-18052134 Thu, 23 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0500 4288 duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl, goose, geese, duck, conservation, habitat management, duck hunting capital, stuttgart, deer hunting, cwd, AGFC, University of Georgia 2 49 full false Doug Osborne-The Next Evolution of the Osborne Lab Doug Osborne-The Next Evolution of the Osborne Lab A new chapter in Arkansas’s waterfowl story is being written. Through the generosity of David Snowden Jr., Merritt Dyke, and a few passionate supporters, a bold vision for the future of ducks and wetlands is coming to life. At the University of Arkansas–Monticello, Dr. Doug Osborne and his team are leading the charge with the creation of the Snowden Waterfowl Center of Excellence and the Dyke–Snowden Endowed Chair—a first-of-its-kind commitment to research that ties science to the soul of duck country.

Dr. Osborne joins the show to share how this effort took shape, the people and passion behind it, and what it means for the generations of hunters and conservationists who call the Mississippi Flyway home.

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]]> A new chapter in Arkansas’s waterfowl story is being written. Through the generosity of David Snowden Jr., Merritt Dyke, and a few passionate supporters, a bold vision for the future of ducks and wetlands is coming to life. At the University of Arkansas–Monticello, Dr. Doug Osborne and his team are leading the charge with the creation of the Snowden Waterfowl Center of Excellence and the Dyke–Snowden Endowed Chair—a first-of-its-kind commitment to research that ties science to the soul of duck country.

Dr. Osborne joins the show to share how this effort took shape, the people and passion behind it, and what it means for the generations of hunters and conservationists who call the Mississippi Flyway home.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-17989526 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0500 3945 duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl, goose, geese, duck, conservation, habitat management, duck hunting capital, stuttgart, doug osborne, osborne lab, snowden center for waterfowl excellence 2 48 full false Austin Foster, Rocky Ridge Ammo Co. Austin Foster, Rocky Ridge Ammo Co. Back in 2017, Arkansas native Austin Foster started experimenting in his shop with one goal — to build the ultimate turkey load. What began as tinkering turned into obsession: countless tests, tweaks, and trial runs until he landed on a shotshell that blew his hunting buddies away. Word spread fast, and before long Rocky Ridge Ammo Co. was born.

Today, the brand is redefining performance with premium, handcrafted TSS and stacked steel loads that waterfowlers swear by. In this episode, Foster shares how a backyard experiment became a booming business, breaks down the science behind high-end shells, and explains why the right ammo is worth every penny when the shot of a lifetime presents itself.

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]]> Back in 2017, Arkansas native Austin Foster started experimenting in his shop with one goal — to build the ultimate turkey load. What began as tinkering turned into obsession: countless tests, tweaks, and trial runs until he landed on a shotshell that blew his hunting buddies away. Word spread fast, and before long Rocky Ridge Ammo Co. was born.

Today, the brand is redefining performance with premium, handcrafted TSS and stacked steel loads that waterfowlers swear by. In this episode, Foster shares how a backyard experiment became a booming business, breaks down the science behind high-end shells, and explains why the right ammo is worth every penny when the shot of a lifetime presents itself.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-17972910 Thu, 09 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0500 3380 rocky ridge ammo, duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl, goose, geese, duck, conservation, habitat management, duck hunting capital, stuttgart 2 47 full false Col. Shawn Daniel (Ret.), Darby Warrior Support Col. Shawn Daniel (Ret.), Darby Warrior Support Retired U.S. Army Colonel Shawn Daniel grew up chasing mallards in the Arkansas timber, and after eight combat deployments with the Rangers and a stop in the corporate world, he’s come full circle. Today, Daniel leads Darby’s Warrior Support, a nonprofit dedicated to introducing military special operators to the traditions and healing power of duck hunting.

In this powerful episode, Shawn shares how the camaraderie of the duck blind offers space for combat veterans to open up about their stories and struggles—before, during, and after those unforgettable Arkansas sunrises. It’s an emotional reminder that the impact of this sport reaches far beyond the harvest, fostering connection, purpose, and healing for those who’ve sacrificed so much.

For more information and how you can support the effort, please visit www.darbyswarriorsupport.org.

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]]> Retired U.S. Army Colonel Shawn Daniel grew up chasing mallards in the Arkansas timber, and after eight combat deployments with the Rangers and a stop in the corporate world, he’s come full circle. Today, Daniel leads Darby’s Warrior Support, a nonprofit dedicated to introducing military special operators to the traditions and healing power of duck hunting.

In this powerful episode, Shawn shares how the camaraderie of the duck blind offers space for combat veterans to open up about their stories and struggles—before, during, and after those unforgettable Arkansas sunrises. It’s an emotional reminder that the impact of this sport reaches far beyond the harvest, fostering connection, purpose, and healing for those who’ve sacrificed so much.

For more information and how you can support the effort, please visit www.darbyswarriorsupport.org.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-17934956 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0500 4792 duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl, goose, geese, duck, conservation, habitat management, duck hunting capital, stuttgart, Shawn Daniel, Darbys Warrior Support, Army Rangers 2 46 full false Imprinting Ducks: Early or Late? Imprinting Ducks: Early or Late? Theories abound as to how one attracts and holds ducks on a property. Imprinting is often associated with dumping corn after the season but is it all that effective? Cason and Brent sift through the impact of quality habitat before, during and after the season and its effects on public and private land hunting. There might be a little SEC football chatter as well. 

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]]> Theories abound as to how one attracts and holds ducks on a property. Imprinting is often associated with dumping corn after the season but is it all that effective? Cason and Brent sift through the impact of quality habitat before, during and after the season and its effects on public and private land hunting. There might be a little SEC football chatter as well. 

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-17900606 Thu, 25 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0500 4685 2 45 full false Kyle Broussard & Bubba Watkins, Gator Tail Kyle Broussard & Bubba Watkins, Gator Tail Gator Tail Outboards has become a household name in the waterfowl world, but it all started with a college side project. Founder Kyle Broussard began tinkering with shallow-water motors and turned that curiosity into an iconic brand. Alongside Bubba Watkins, who now leads sales, the two share the story of how Gator Tail grew from a single motor into a complete line of boats.

But this episode isn’t just about duck boats. Broussard and Watkins open up about the troubling decline of Louisiana’s waterfowl hunting and what’s driving it. From fading traditions to habitat challenges, they lay out both the hard truths and the opportunities to preserve one of the richest duck hunting heritages in North America.

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]]> Gator Tail Outboards has become a household name in the waterfowl world, but it all started with a college side project. Founder Kyle Broussard began tinkering with shallow-water motors and turned that curiosity into an iconic brand. Alongside Bubba Watkins, who now leads sales, the two share the story of how Gator Tail grew from a single motor into a complete line of boats.

But this episode isn’t just about duck boats. Broussard and Watkins open up about the troubling decline of Louisiana’s waterfowl hunting and what’s driving it. From fading traditions to habitat challenges, they lay out both the hard truths and the opportunities to preserve one of the richest duck hunting heritages in North America.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-17849464 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0500 3845 duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl, goose, geese, duck, conservation, habitat management, duck hunting capital, stuttgart, kyle broussard, bubba watkins, gator tail outboards, gator tail boats, Louisiana 2 44 full false Mike & Kale Flaspohler, Waterfowl Management Academy Mike & Kale Flaspohler, Waterfowl Management Academy Duck season is right around the corner, and if you’ve got any influence over your hunting ground, this episode is packed with strategies to help you hold more birds. We sit down with Mike Flaspohler, a retired wildlife biologist from the Missouri Department of Conservation, where he oversaw premier waterfowl habitat at Grand Pass, Four Rivers, and Ted Shanks Conservation Areas.

Joining the conversation is his son, Kale, the brains behind the Waterfowl Management Academy platform.

The Flaspohlers break down practical, science-driven wetland management tactics for this fall and explain how their platform delivers knowledge through an ever-growing library of videos and interactive sessions.

If you’re asking yourself what should be on the habitat to-do list between now and opening day, this episode has the answers. 

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]]> Duck season is right around the corner, and if you’ve got any influence over your hunting ground, this episode is packed with strategies to help you hold more birds. We sit down with Mike Flaspohler, a retired wildlife biologist from the Missouri Department of Conservation, where he oversaw premier waterfowl habitat at Grand Pass, Four Rivers, and Ted Shanks Conservation Areas.

Joining the conversation is his son, Kale, the brains behind the Waterfowl Management Academy platform.

The Flaspohlers break down practical, science-driven wetland management tactics for this fall and explain how their platform delivers knowledge through an ever-growing library of videos and interactive sessions.

If you’re asking yourself what should be on the habitat to-do list between now and opening day, this episode has the answers. 

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-17815423 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0500 4719 duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl, goose, geese, duck, conservation, habitat management, duck hunting capital, stuttgart, waterfowl management academy, mike flaspohler, kale flaspohler, dan crigler, missouri waterfowl 2 43 full false BPOP, May Ponds and Harvest Breakdown for the Duck Hunter BPOP, May Ponds and Harvest Breakdown for the Duck Hunter The USFWS has released its 2025 Waterfowl Population Status Report alongside the Migratory Bird Hunting Activity and Harvest Report, and the guys are breaking it all down. From breeding populations and May pond counts to hunter numbers and harvest data, this episode dives deep into the science behind the numbers. Tune in for a unique, duck hunter–level conversation that puts the trends in perspective and sheds light on how they may shape future seasons across the Mississippi and Central flyways.

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]]> The USFWS has released its 2025 Waterfowl Population Status Report alongside the Migratory Bird Hunting Activity and Harvest Report, and the guys are breaking it all down. From breeding populations and May pond counts to hunter numbers and harvest data, this episode dives deep into the science behind the numbers. Tune in for a unique, duck hunter–level conversation that puts the trends in perspective and sheds light on how they may shape future seasons across the Mississippi and Central flyways.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-17785223 Thu, 04 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0500 4030 duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl, goose, geese, duck, conservation, habitat management, duck hunting capital, stuttgart, BPOP, May Ponds, AHM, Duck harvest 2 42 full false Ronnie Ritter, Hunters Feed the Hungry Ronnie Ritter, Hunters Feed the Hungry Arkansas Outdoor Hall of Famer Ronnie Ritter joins the show to share the powerful story behind Hunters Feeding the Hungry. What started as a venison-driven effort has grown into a lifeline for thousands of Arkansans, especially in a state ranked #1 for food insecurity. Ritter walks us through the program’s history, its incredible impact, and why every pound of donated protein matters. For waterfowlers looking for a meaningful way to give back, this conversation will spark inspiration and maybe even your next step toward helping families in need through the harvest.

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]]> Arkansas Outdoor Hall of Famer Ronnie Ritter joins the show to share the powerful story behind Hunters Feeding the Hungry. What started as a venison-driven effort has grown into a lifeline for thousands of Arkansans, especially in a state ranked #1 for food insecurity. Ritter walks us through the program’s history, its incredible impact, and why every pound of donated protein matters. For waterfowlers looking for a meaningful way to give back, this conversation will spark inspiration and maybe even your next step toward helping families in need through the harvest.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-17739038 Thu, 28 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0500 3224 duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl, goose, geese, duck, conservation, habitat management, duck hunting capital, stuttgart, ronnie ritter, hunters feed the hungry 2 41 full false The Ultimate Pre-Duck Season To Do List The Ultimate Pre-Duck Season To Do List Cooler weather is finally rolling into the South, and you know what that means...duck season is right around the corner. The guys break down a must-do preseason checklist so you’re ready to be successful when the first flights arrive.

Plus, fresh updates on solar and wind projects headed for the Arkansas Grand Prairie, and Dr. Doug Osborne helps clarify banding data as it relates to harvest from last month’s episode

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]]> Cooler weather is finally rolling into the South, and you know what that means...duck season is right around the corner. The guys break down a must-do preseason checklist so you’re ready to be successful when the first flights arrive.

Plus, fresh updates on solar and wind projects headed for the Arkansas Grand Prairie, and Dr. Doug Osborne helps clarify banding data as it relates to harvest from last month’s episode

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-17706413 Thu, 21 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0500 2756 duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl, goose, geese, duck, conservation, habitat management, duck hunting capital, stuttgart 2 40 full false Late Summer's Stuff You Need to Know Before Duck Season Late Summer's Stuff You Need to Know Before Duck Season As summer fades and the first whispers of the fall flight stir in the north, the waterfowling world is already buzzing.

 Before the season kicks off, Cason and Brent tackle some of the most pressing and fascinating topics shaping the months ahead. They dive into pre-BPOP and May Pond Count insights, unpack how perfectly timed weather can make or break a season, and examine the dramatic plunge in snow goose numbers. They don’t shy away from challenging the “harvest doesn’t matter” mantra and even break exclusive news on a major renewable energy project headed for the Arkansas Grand Prairie.

If ducks, geese, and the future of the flyway are on your mind, this can’t-miss summertime episode delivers sharp analysis, fresh perspectives, and a healthy dose of anticipation for what’s to come.

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]]> As summer fades and the first whispers of the fall flight stir in the north, the waterfowling world is already buzzing.

 Before the season kicks off, Cason and Brent tackle some of the most pressing and fascinating topics shaping the months ahead. They dive into pre-BPOP and May Pond Count insights, unpack how perfectly timed weather can make or break a season, and examine the dramatic plunge in snow goose numbers. They don’t shy away from challenging the “harvest doesn’t matter” mantra and even break exclusive news on a major renewable energy project headed for the Arkansas Grand Prairie.

If ducks, geese, and the future of the flyway are on your mind, this can’t-miss summertime episode delivers sharp analysis, fresh perspectives, and a healthy dose of anticipation for what’s to come.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-17666548 Thu, 14 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0500 3082 duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl, goose, geese, duck, conservation, habitat management, duck hunting capital, stuttgart 2 39 full false Live from DUX 2025 with Special Guests Live from DUX 2025 with Special Guests This past weekend at the wildly successful and well-attended Ducks Unlimited Expo (DUX) held in Memphis, The Standard Sportsman hosted a live podcast in the DU Duck Den booth. Joining us on the show were Kyle Broussard of GatorTail, Dr. Jared Henson with DU, John Stephens of RNT Calls, Justin Martin with Duck Commander, Radcliff Menge of Tom Beckbe, and Karl Gunzer and Ray Voigt of Purina Pro Plan/Sporting Dogs. The guys dive into new products from the respective companies and share a little insight on what to expect this season. 

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]]> This past weekend at the wildly successful and well-attended Ducks Unlimited Expo (DUX) held in Memphis, The Standard Sportsman hosted a live podcast in the DU Duck Den booth. Joining us on the show were Kyle Broussard of GatorTail, Dr. Jared Henson with DU, John Stephens of RNT Calls, Justin Martin with Duck Commander, Radcliff Menge of Tom Beckbe, and Karl Gunzer and Ray Voigt of Purina Pro Plan/Sporting Dogs. The guys dive into new products from the respective companies and share a little insight on what to expect this season. 

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-17627628 Thu, 07 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0500 3181 duck hunting, duck hunt, mallards, waterfowl, waterfowling, waterfowl hunting, hunting, conservation, outdoors, arkansas, cason short, brent birch, goose hunting, geese, duck season, john stephens, rnt calls, kyle broussard, gator tail outboards, ray voig 2 38 full false Jimbo Robinson Previews DU Expo 2025 Jimbo Robinson Previews DU Expo 2025 On this episode, we’re joined by Jimbo Robinson, Ducks Unlimited’s Director of Event Marketing & Field Support, for an inside look at the 2025 Ducks Unlimited Expo. Happening August 1–3 at the Renasant Convention Center in Downtown Memphis, this year’s event is shaping up to be one you won’t want to miss. Highlights include the World Cutdown Calling Championship, hands-on dog training workshops, in-depth waterfowl science sessions, and the latest gear from your favorite brands in the waterfowling world.

We’ll also be recording a special live episode from the DU Duck Den booth at 3PM on Saturday—swing by for great conversation and a few giveaways.

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]]> On this episode, we’re joined by Jimbo Robinson, Ducks Unlimited’s Director of Event Marketing & Field Support, for an inside look at the 2025 Ducks Unlimited Expo. Happening August 1–3 at the Renasant Convention Center in Downtown Memphis, this year’s event is shaping up to be one you won’t want to miss. Highlights include the World Cutdown Calling Championship, hands-on dog training workshops, in-depth waterfowl science sessions, and the latest gear from your favorite brands in the waterfowling world.

We’ll also be recording a special live episode from the DU Duck Den booth at 3PM on Saturday—swing by for great conversation and a few giveaways.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-17581741 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0500 3233 duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl, goose, geese, duck, conservation, habitat management, duck hunting capital, stuttgart, duck unlimited, dux 2025, jimbo robinson 2 37 full false Suppressed Shotguns for Duck Hunting Suppressed Shotguns for Duck Hunting The technology regarding suppressed shotguns is advancing, but how long will it take to become useful afield? Host Cason Short knows a ton about the subject from a layperson's standpoint and shares where the industry is headed. The passage of the Big Beautiful Bill and its $0 tax stamp on suppressors has generated considerable buzz. The guys also get into pressure and the role that shotgun blasts play. From subgauges to the potential future viability of suppressors to lessen the disturbance of ducks.

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]]> The technology regarding suppressed shotguns is advancing, but how long will it take to become useful afield? Host Cason Short knows a ton about the subject from a layperson's standpoint and shares where the industry is headed. The passage of the Big Beautiful Bill and its $0 tax stamp on suppressors has generated considerable buzz. The guys also get into pressure and the role that shotgun blasts play. From subgauges to the potential future viability of suppressors to lessen the disturbance of ducks.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-17551921 Thu, 24 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0500 2893 duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl, goose, geese, duck, conservation, habitat management, duck hunting capital, stuttgart, supressed shotguns 2 36 full false Duck Band Discourse Duck Band Discourse Waterfowl bands are the most coveted trophies in waterfowling, while providing essential data to Adaptive Harvest Management (AHM). With the recent news of proposed budget cuts that could impact bird banding, the guys sift through some of the history of banding, discuss how banding has tapered since the 1980s and 1990s and just where Arkansas ducks come from per banding encounters. They also share a handful of entertaining stories on banded ducks and geese from over the years.

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]]> Waterfowl bands are the most coveted trophies in waterfowling, while providing essential data to Adaptive Harvest Management (AHM). With the recent news of proposed budget cuts that could impact bird banding, the guys sift through some of the history of banding, discuss how banding has tapered since the 1980s and 1990s and just where Arkansas ducks come from per banding encounters. They also share a handful of entertaining stories on banded ducks and geese from over the years.

Thanks to our sponsors: Tom Beckbe, Lile Real Estate, Perfect Limit Outdoors, Purina Pro Plan, Sitka Gear, Greenhead: The Arkansas Duck Hunting Magazine, Diamond M Land Development, and Ducks Unlimited.


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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-17511573 Thu, 17 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0500 4872 2 35 full false Jason Smith, Arkansas Rice Farmer/Waterfowler Jason Smith, Arkansas Rice Farmer/Waterfowler Southeast Arkansas farmer and passionate waterfowler Jason Smith joins the show to sift through the hurdles farmers are facing in the current economy and how that impacts the ducks. He also shared intimate knowledge of Cutoff Creek Wildlife Management Area and expounds on the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s plan to implement more walk-in-only areas in other WMAs. The guys also delve into the impacts on farmers and subsequently ducks with the passage of Big Beautiful Bill, the effects of a wet spring and early summer in Arkansas, the ethics and consequences of leaving unharvested crops for ducks, and a bunch more. 

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]]> Southeast Arkansas farmer and passionate waterfowler Jason Smith joins the show to sift through the hurdles farmers are facing in the current economy and how that impacts the ducks. He also shared intimate knowledge of Cutoff Creek Wildlife Management Area and expounds on the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s plan to implement more walk-in-only areas in other WMAs. The guys also delve into the impacts on farmers and subsequently ducks with the passage of Big Beautiful Bill, the effects of a wet spring and early summer in Arkansas, the ethics and consequences of leaving unharvested crops for ducks, and a bunch more. 

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-17477967 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0500 5048 duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl, goose, geese, duck, conservation, habitat management, duck hunting capital, stuttgart, Big Beautiful Bill, Cutoff Creek WMA, Jason Smith, Desha County, Cypress Creek District 2 34 full false John Barklow, Sitka Gear John Barklow, Sitka Gear Retired U.S. Navy Diver John Barklow joins the show to share his remarkable story that led him to his current position as Senior Product Manager for the Big Game product line at Sitka Gear. He connects the dots on how his time as a diver and then training Navy SEAL teams for cold-weather combat made him uniquely qualified to take the company’s product line to a whole new level. Barklow also launched an initiative titled "Knowledge from Storms" to educate hunters and outdoorsmen on how to survive in extreme conditions.

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]]> Retired U.S. Navy Diver John Barklow joins the show to share his remarkable story that led him to his current position as Senior Product Manager for the Big Game product line at Sitka Gear. He connects the dots on how his time as a diver and then training Navy SEAL teams for cold-weather combat made him uniquely qualified to take the company’s product line to a whole new level. Barklow also launched an initiative titled "Knowledge from Storms" to educate hunters and outdoorsmen on how to survive in extreme conditions.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-17433062 Thu, 03 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0500 4137 duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl, goose, geese, duck, conservation, habitat management, duck hunting capital, stuttgart, elk hunting, navy seals, us navy diver, john barklow, sitka gear 2 33 full false Stephen Findley, Vertical Stephen Findley, Vertical Stephen Findley is a passionate waterfowl hunter with a deep respect for the sport's heritage. Based in Alabama, he owns Vertical, a marketing firm that serves some of the biggest brands in the outdoor industry. For over a decade, Stephen has worked as a photo and video creative in the outdoor industry. His passion for waterfowl hunting runs deep, and it shows in how he approaches his craft and the culture surrounding it. Findley joins the show to share his views on duck hunting culture, the value of taking kids and adults hunting, non-residents, and much more. 

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]]> Stephen Findley is a passionate waterfowl hunter with a deep respect for the sport's heritage. Based in Alabama, he owns Vertical, a marketing firm that serves some of the biggest brands in the outdoor industry. For over a decade, Stephen has worked as a photo and video creative in the outdoor industry. His passion for waterfowl hunting runs deep, and it shows in how he approaches his craft and the culture surrounding it. Findley joins the show to share his views on duck hunting culture, the value of taking kids and adults hunting, non-residents, and much more. 

Thanks to our sponsors: Tom Beckbe, Lile Real Estate, Perfect Limit Outdoors, Purina Pro Plan, Sitka Gear, Greenhead: The Arkansas Duck Hunting Magazine, Diamond M Land Development, and Ducks Unlimited.


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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-17398770 Thu, 26 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0500 3866 Thanks to our sponsors: Tom Beckbe, Lile Real Estate, Perfect Limit Outdoors, Purina Pro Plan, Sitka Gear, Greenhead: The Arkansas Duck Hunting Magazine, Diamond M Land Development, and Ducks Unlimited. Duck Hunting Podcast, Arkansas duck hunting, waterf 2 32 full false Scott Perry Scott Perry Scott Perry is a consummate Arkansas duck hunter who respects the sport's traditions and heritage. Along with his twin brother, Jason, he started the iconic McAlister brand from the 1990s, the premium outdoor brand Mountain Khakis, and dusted the cobwebs off Duxbak. Perry shares some behind-the-scenes stories of starting those brands and navigating the outdoor apparel industry. The guys also have a robust discussion of the romance of waterfowling and some identity issues the sport is going through today. 

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]]> Scott Perry is a consummate Arkansas duck hunter who respects the sport's traditions and heritage. Along with his twin brother, Jason, he started the iconic McAlister brand from the 1990s, the premium outdoor brand Mountain Khakis, and dusted the cobwebs off Duxbak. Perry shares some behind-the-scenes stories of starting those brands and navigating the outdoor apparel industry. The guys also have a robust discussion of the romance of waterfowling and some identity issues the sport is going through today. 

Thanks to our sponsors: Tom Beckbe, Lile Real Estate, Perfect Limit Outdoors, Purina Pro Plan, Sitka Gear, Greenhead: The Arkansas Duck Hunting Magazine, Diamond M Land Development, and Ducks Unlimited.


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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-17352376 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0500 4290 duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl, goose, geese, duck, conservation, habitat management, duck hunting capital, stuttgart, Scott Perry, McAlister, Duxbak, Mountain Khakis 2 31 full false Chris Sprangers, North House Outdoors Chris Sprangers, North House Outdoors Chris Sprangers is the Managing Partner and Director of Outdoor Brands for North House Outdoors. They are one of the bigger players in the outdoor marketing space, and Chris has spent a few decades in the outdoor industry, including a stint as Brand Partnership Manager at Cabela’s. He joins the show to pull back the curtain on what goes into branding an outdoor company and what it takes to survive in the ultra-competitive waterfowl industry. A dedicated waterfowler and fisherman, Sprangers also shares some stories from brand photo shoots and the trials and tribulations of getting content good enough for public consumption. 

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]]> Chris Sprangers is the Managing Partner and Director of Outdoor Brands for North House Outdoors. They are one of the bigger players in the outdoor marketing space, and Chris has spent a few decades in the outdoor industry, including a stint as Brand Partnership Manager at Cabela’s. He joins the show to pull back the curtain on what goes into branding an outdoor company and what it takes to survive in the ultra-competitive waterfowl industry. A dedicated waterfowler and fisherman, Sprangers also shares some stories from brand photo shoots and the trials and tribulations of getting content good enough for public consumption. 

Thanks to our sponsors: Tom Beckbe, Lile Real Estate, Perfect Limit Outdoors, Purina Pro Plan, Sitka Gear, Greenhead: The Arkansas Duck Hunting Magazine, Diamond M Land Development, and Ducks Unlimited.


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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-17321325 Thu, 12 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0500 4421 2 30 full false Talking Season - Early Summer Hot Topics Talking Season - Early Summer Hot Topics There's nothing to hunt, so might as well talk about it. Despite being at the front end of summer, plenty of things are going on that impact waterfowl. In this week's episode, the guys share some intel about the May Pond conditions, planting season struggles in the deep south, and baby boomers fading out of duck hunting. Even Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill has some good and some bad for ducks. Finally, Cason and Brent kick around a new concept presented at the last AGFC Commission meeting that could impact future duck seasons. 

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]]> There's nothing to hunt, so might as well talk about it. Despite being at the front end of summer, plenty of things are going on that impact waterfowl. In this week's episode, the guys share some intel about the May Pond conditions, planting season struggles in the deep south, and baby boomers fading out of duck hunting. Even Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill has some good and some bad for ducks. Finally, Cason and Brent kick around a new concept presented at the last AGFC Commission meeting that could impact future duck seasons. 

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-17283351 Thu, 05 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0500 4242 duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl, goose, geese, duck, conservation, habitat management, duck hunting capital, stuttgart, One Big Beautiful Bill, NRCS, conservation easements 2 29 full false Dave Duncan, Canadian Wildlife Service (Ret.) Dave Duncan, Canadian Wildlife Service (Ret.) Dave Duncan, Ph.D. (retired), worked across Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, focusing on pintails. Throughout his professional career, he’s shown a true passion for this particular duck and how to turn the tide on its decline. Duncan joins the show to discuss the past, present, and future of the pintail population while sharing some concerns with the new regulations set to go into place this coming season. This episode is worth a listen as Duncan shares some keen insights about this magnificent bird.

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]]> Dave Duncan, Ph.D. (retired), worked across Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, focusing on pintails. Throughout his professional career, he’s shown a true passion for this particular duck and how to turn the tide on its decline. Duncan joins the show to discuss the past, present, and future of the pintail population while sharing some concerns with the new regulations set to go into place this coming season. This episode is worth a listen as Duncan shares some keen insights about this magnificent bird.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-17212033 Thu, 29 May 2025 05:00:00 -0500 4184 duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl, goose, geese, duck, conservation, habitat management, duck hunting capital, stuttgart, pintail harvest strategy, dave duncan 2 28 full false Lorne Scott, Saskatchewan Farmer/Conservationist/Politician Lorne Scott, Saskatchewan Farmer/Conservationist/Politician Lorne Scott has spent a lifetime invested in conservation in Saskatchewan while seeing an inordinate amount of change on the landscape. The family has farmed in the Prairie Pothole Region since 1915 and has seen it all. Scott pulls back the curtain on Prairie Canada with eye-opening insights into what is going on north of the border. The guys discuss non-existent wetland policies in Saskatchewan, habitat deterioration, staggering bird loss, Big Ag, the decline in native Canadians' interest in waterfowl hunting, Americans, tariffs, and out-of-whack drake-to-hen ratios. Listeners will want to stick in until the end, when Lorne provides insights into current conditions right on time with the USFWS/CWS May Pond and BPOP counts underway. 

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]]> Lorne Scott has spent a lifetime invested in conservation in Saskatchewan while seeing an inordinate amount of change on the landscape. The family has farmed in the Prairie Pothole Region since 1915 and has seen it all. Scott pulls back the curtain on Prairie Canada with eye-opening insights into what is going on north of the border. The guys discuss non-existent wetland policies in Saskatchewan, habitat deterioration, staggering bird loss, Big Ag, the decline in native Canadians' interest in waterfowl hunting, Americans, tariffs, and out-of-whack drake-to-hen ratios. Listeners will want to stick in until the end, when Lorne provides insights into current conditions right on time with the USFWS/CWS May Pond and BPOP counts underway. 

Thanks to our sponsors: Tom Beckbe, Lile Real Estate, Perfect Limit Outdoors, Purina Pro Plan, Sitka Gear, Greenhead: The Arkansas Duck Hunting Magazine, and Ducks Unlimited.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-17163248 Thu, 22 May 2025 05:00:00 -0500 3461 duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl, goose, geese, duck, conservation, habitat management, duck hunting capital, stuttgart, Lorne Scott, Saskatchewan, Weltand for Tomorrow 2 27 full false Matthew Cagle, Rig 'Em Right Outdoors Matthew Cagle, Rig 'Em Right Outdoors Waterfowler Matthew Cagle created a groundbreaking decoy weighting system that revolutionized the waterfowl industry. Fast forward to today, and his company is one of the leading gear companies in the game. Cagle joins the show to talk about how Rig ‘Em Right came to be and how the company remains innovative in a copycat world. We also jump into a frank discussion on how the current trade wars and tariffs impact the hunting industry. 

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]]> Waterfowler Matthew Cagle created a groundbreaking decoy weighting system that revolutionized the waterfowl industry. Fast forward to today, and his company is one of the leading gear companies in the game. Cagle joins the show to talk about how Rig ‘Em Right came to be and how the company remains innovative in a copycat world. We also jump into a frank discussion on how the current trade wars and tariffs impact the hunting industry. 

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-17131083 Thu, 15 May 2025 05:00:00 -0500 4196 2 26 full false Migratory Bird Treaty Reform Act of 1998 and Hunting Over Unharvested Crops Migratory Bird Treaty Reform Act of 1998 and Hunting Over Unharvested Crops Duck hunters are skilled at finding scapegoats as to why their seasons don’t go so well. One of the hotter topics is the amount of and the ability to hunt over flooded crops. Namely corn. Is it legal? Should it be legal? When was it allowed? Who governs “normal agricultural practices”? Mike Brasher of Ducks Unlimited joins the show to break down the Migratory Bird Treaty Reform Act of 1998 and clarify what it did and didn’t do for duck hunting. 

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]]> Duck hunters are skilled at finding scapegoats as to why their seasons don’t go so well. One of the hotter topics is the amount of and the ability to hunt over flooded crops. Namely corn. Is it legal? Should it be legal? When was it allowed? Who governs “normal agricultural practices”? Mike Brasher of Ducks Unlimited joins the show to break down the Migratory Bird Treaty Reform Act of 1998 and clarify what it did and didn’t do for duck hunting. 

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-17104241 Thu, 08 May 2025 05:00:00 -0500 3371 2 25 full false Tim Willis, Ducks Unlimited Tim Willis, Ducks Unlimited Tim Willis has spent nearly 25 years conserving his home state of Arkansas’s flooded timber legacy and numerous Ducks Unlimited habitat projects throughout the country. Willis and his team help state agencies with consulting strategies and maximize conservation dollars. In this episode, he outlines DU’s role in ensuring waterfowl have effective habitats at all ends of the flyway now and in the future. 

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]]> Tim Willis has spent nearly 25 years conserving his home state of Arkansas’s flooded timber legacy and numerous Ducks Unlimited habitat projects throughout the country. Willis and his team help state agencies with consulting strategies and maximize conservation dollars. In this episode, he outlines DU’s role in ensuring waterfowl have effective habitats at all ends of the flyway now and in the future. 

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-16977519 Thu, 01 May 2025 05:00:00 -0500 2847 2 22 full false Bradley Cohen, Cohen Wildlife Lab (FULL VERSION) Bradley Cohen, Cohen Wildlife Lab (FULL VERSION) There were Technical Difficulties with the early AM upload, so please ignore that version and listen to this one for the full interview.

Bradley Cohen, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Wildlife Ecology and heads the Cohen Wildlife Lab at Tennessee Tech University. Cohen and his team of students have and continue to shed a lot of light on modern-day mallard behaviors. Cohen talks through landscape conditions and habitat management practices impacting what hunters see afield, including telemetry data, migration timing, refuges, and responses to human interference.

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Bradley Cohen, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Wildlife Ecology and heads the Cohen Wildlife Lab at Tennessee Tech University. Cohen and his team of students have and continue to shed a lot of light on modern-day mallard behaviors. Cohen talks through landscape conditions and habitat management practices impacting what hunters see afield, including telemetry data, migration timing, refuges, and responses to human interference.

Visit the Cohen Wildlife Lab online at https://www.cohenwildlifelab.com or follow their work on Instagram @cohenwildlab.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-17037101 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0500 4045 duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl, goose, geese, duck, conservation, habitat management, duck hunting capital, stuttgart, Brad Cohen, Cohen Wildlife Lab 2 24 full false AGFC Commissioners Talking Turkey Zones, Pressure on Ducks and WMA Overcrowding AGFC Commissioners Talking Turkey Zones, Pressure on Ducks and WMA Overcrowding If you’re wondering what’s on the minds of the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission regarding turkey zones, the future of Arkansas duck hunting as it relates to private land, public land, non-residents, unruly behavior on the WMAs, habitat, and pressure management, this is an episode you cannot afford to miss. 

Current AGFC Commission Chair JD Neeley and Philip Tappan join the show to have a candid discussion about the state of some hot-button issues in Arkansas that spill across all waterfowl destination states. 

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]]> If you’re wondering what’s on the minds of the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission regarding turkey zones, the future of Arkansas duck hunting as it relates to private land, public land, non-residents, unruly behavior on the WMAs, habitat, and pressure management, this is an episode you cannot afford to miss. 

Current AGFC Commission Chair JD Neeley and Philip Tappan join the show to have a candid discussion about the state of some hot-button issues in Arkansas that spill across all waterfowl destination states. 

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-16998156 Fri, 18 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0500 5063 duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl, goose, geese, duck, conservation, habitat management, duck hunting capital, stuttgart, turkey zones, non-resident draw, jd neeley, philip tappan, AGFC, arkansas game & fish 2 23 full false Spring Update Spring Update Despite all the duck seasons in North America being closed, plenty is going on within the world of waterfowling. Brent & Cason look at the impact the recent storms will have on this coming duck season, game warden access to private ground without a warrant, USFWS director confirmation hearings and waterfowl destination states desire to reduce pressure by limiting non-residents. Reducing non-residents to a few weekdays is the potential play for Kansas and Oklahoma...but will it work?

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]]> Despite all the duck seasons in North America being closed, plenty is going on within the world of waterfowling. Brent & Cason look at the impact the recent storms will have on this coming duck season, game warden access to private ground without a warrant, USFWS director confirmation hearings and waterfowl destination states desire to reduce pressure by limiting non-residents. Reducing non-residents to a few weekdays is the potential play for Kansas and Oklahoma...but will it work?

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-16945362 Thu, 10 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0500 3027 duck hunting, arkansas, kansas, oklahoma, non-resident hunting, usfws director confirmation, game wardens 2 21 full false Levi Pillow: The Past, Present and Future of Arkansas's Famed Dave Donaldson Black River WMA Levi Pillow: The Past, Present and Future of Arkansas's Famed Dave Donaldson Black River WMA Levi Pillow has over 50 years experience hunting the famed Dave Donaldson Black River WMA in Northeast Arkansas. Going from gentlemen’s agreeement to who hunted where with permanent decoy spreads to today’s chaotic overcrowding, he’s seen it all. Pillow shares that history along with changes he and a group of hunters from the WMA recently proposed to the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission with a non-resident draw as the key effort to manage the unrelenting pressure.

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]]> Levi Pillow has over 50 years experience hunting the famed Dave Donaldson Black River WMA in Northeast Arkansas. Going from gentlemen’s agreeement to who hunted where with permanent decoy spreads to today’s chaotic overcrowding, he’s seen it all. Pillow shares that history along with changes he and a group of hunters from the WMA recently proposed to the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission with a non-resident draw as the key effort to manage the unrelenting pressure.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-16898827 Thu, 03 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0500 5398 duck hunt, duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl hunting, goose hunting, goose hunt, duck dogs, waterfowling, conservation, habitat management, Brent Birch, Cason Short, Levi Pillow, Dave Donaldson Black River WMA Arkansas Non-resident draw 2 20 full false Hunter Johnson Hunter Johnson A diverse background ranging from dirt work to duck guide led Hunter Johnson to managing habitat for a pair of top-notch Arkansas duck clubs. With one on the famed Grand Prairie and the other in the Cache River Bottoms, Johnson employs diverse strategies to attract and hold ducks throughout a sixty-day duck season. The guys discuss habitat, food plots, timber stand improvement (TSI), flooded unharvested crops, pressure management, and scouting. 

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]]> A diverse background ranging from dirt work to duck guide led Hunter Johnson to managing habitat for a pair of top-notch Arkansas duck clubs. With one on the famed Grand Prairie and the other in the Cache River Bottoms, Johnson employs diverse strategies to attract and hold ducks throughout a sixty-day duck season. The guys discuss habitat, food plots, timber stand improvement (TSI), flooded unharvested crops, pressure management, and scouting. 

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-16867207 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0500 4487 duck hunt, duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl hunting, goose hunting, goose hunt, duck dogs, hunter johnson, duck habitat, habitat management waterfowling, conservation, habitat management, Brent Birch, Cason Short 2 19 full false Post Season Survey Results-Part 2 Post Season Survey Results-Part 2 Cason and Brent analyze the rest of the post-season survey responses on numerous issues heavily discussed amongst Central and Mississippi Flyway waterfowlers: spinning wing decoys, season frameworks, pintail limits, outfitters, conservation order, and ecological and cultural issues impacting mid-continent mallards.

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]]> Cason and Brent analyze the rest of the post-season survey responses on numerous issues heavily discussed amongst Central and Mississippi Flyway waterfowlers: spinning wing decoys, season frameworks, pintail limits, outfitters, conservation order, and ecological and cultural issues impacting mid-continent mallards.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-16794167 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0500 6265 duck hunting 2 18 full false Post Season Survey Results-Part 1 Post Season Survey Results-Part 1 In February, The Standard Sportsman podcast conducted a post-season survey covering various hot topics within the duck hunting community. After collecting responses from hunters across 41 states, the guys are ready to share the results with some intriguing analysis.

The guys also share an opportunity to support winter banding research by the Osborne Lab at the University of Arkansas-Monticello. Dr. Doug Osborne has been a repeat guest on the show, and his team's efforts provide valuable insight into the behaviors of the modern-day mallard up and down the Central and Mississippi Flyways. 

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]]> In February, The Standard Sportsman podcast conducted a post-season survey covering various hot topics within the duck hunting community. After collecting responses from hunters across 41 states, the guys are ready to share the results with some intriguing analysis.

The guys also share an opportunity to support winter banding research by the Osborne Lab at the University of Arkansas-Monticello. Dr. Doug Osborne has been a repeat guest on the show, and his team's efforts provide valuable insight into the behaviors of the modern-day mallard up and down the Central and Mississippi Flyways. 

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-16780103 Thu, 13 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0500 3085 duck hunting, duck hunt, mallards, waterfowl, waterfowling, waterfowl hunting, hunting, conservation, outdoors, arkansas, cason short, brent birch, goose hunting, geese, duck season 2 17 full false Dustin Roddy, Cache River Farms Dustin Roddy, Cache River Farms Dustin Roddy focuses on recreational real estate, habitat development and management primarily in the Cache River basin of east central Arkansas. His intuitive approach to match what the ducks need to what a property can provide has led to numerous successful projects on his resume. The guys discuss various habitat strategies, observations, being a good neighbor and of course, pressure management. 

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]]> Dustin Roddy focuses on recreational real estate, habitat development and management primarily in the Cache River basin of east central Arkansas. His intuitive approach to match what the ducks need to what a property can provide has led to numerous successful projects on his resume. The guys discuss various habitat strategies, observations, being a good neighbor and of course, pressure management. 

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-16733886 Thu, 06 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0600 4285 duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl, goose, geese, duck, conservation, habitat management, duck hunting capital, stuttgart, cache river, dustin roddy 2 16 full false Jim Ronquest, Drake Waterfowl Jim Ronquest, Drake Waterfowl Our buddy and Drake Waterfowl’s Vice President of Development Jim Ronquest joins the show again. He’s fresh off the NWTF Convention and shares insight into Drake’s new campaign, “Make Boat Ramps Great Again.” We also dive into Jim’s square-body Chevrolet truck restoration, duck boats, reuniting with John Stephens, and the future of RNTv. Be sure to stick in until the end, where we talk about what worked with last year’s habitat projects, what’s on the list this year, the mast crop bust, and other oddities from this past season.

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]]> Our buddy and Drake Waterfowl’s Vice President of Development Jim Ronquest joins the show again. He’s fresh off the NWTF Convention and shares insight into Drake’s new campaign, “Make Boat Ramps Great Again.” We also dive into Jim’s square-body Chevrolet truck restoration, duck boats, reuniting with John Stephens, and the future of RNTv. Be sure to stick in until the end, where we talk about what worked with last year’s habitat projects, what’s on the list this year, the mast crop bust, and other oddities from this past season.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-16699416 Thu, 27 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0600 3416 duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl, goose, geese, duck, conservation, habitat management, duck hunting capital, stuttgart, drake waterfowl, jimbo ronquest, john stephens, RNTv, make boat ramps great again 2 15 full false Central & Mississippi Flyway Survey Central & Mississippi Flyway Survey In an attempt to get the pulse of waterfowlers in the Central and Mississippi Flyways, The Standard Sportsman has put together a survey covering many of the hot topics in the sport today. If you’ve got a take on the state of the sport, here is one opportunity to share your thoughts regarding frameworks, limits, social media, outfitters, influencers and habitat...good, bad or indifferent. Stay tuned for a future episode on the results.

To take the survey, please visit www.thestandardsportsman.com/survey

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]]> In an attempt to get the pulse of waterfowlers in the Central and Mississippi Flyways, The Standard Sportsman has put together a survey covering many of the hot topics in the sport today. If you’ve got a take on the state of the sport, here is one opportunity to share your thoughts regarding frameworks, limits, social media, outfitters, influencers and habitat...good, bad or indifferent. Stay tuned for a future episode on the results.

To take the survey, please visit www.thestandardsportsman.com/survey

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-16649385 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0600 2905 duck hunt, duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl hunting, goose hunting, goose hunt, duck dogs, waterfowling, conservation, habitat management, Brent Birch, Cason Short 2 14 full false Reid Viegut, Missouri Dept. of Conservation Reid Viegut, Missouri Dept. of Conservation Missouri Department of Conservation’s Migratory Game Bird Coordinator Reid Viegut joins the show to talk about a research project he worked on while at the University of Missouri. Partnering with the MDC, the project involved the deployment of drones coupled with machine learning to count waterfowl from the air. Viegut talks through the three different stages of the research and the results as well as what’s left to be done to push the technology to implementation. 

Be sure to take The Standard Sportsman's post-season survey. The guys will tabulate the results and review everyone's input on an upcoming episode. Take the survey at www.thestandardsportsman.com/survey.

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]]> Missouri Department of Conservation’s Migratory Game Bird Coordinator Reid Viegut joins the show to talk about a research project he worked on while at the University of Missouri. Partnering with the MDC, the project involved the deployment of drones coupled with machine learning to count waterfowl from the air. Viegut talks through the three different stages of the research and the results as well as what’s left to be done to push the technology to implementation. 

Be sure to take The Standard Sportsman's post-season survey. The guys will tabulate the results and review everyone's input on an upcoming episode. Take the survey at www.thestandardsportsman.com/survey.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-16605259 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0600 3618 duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl, goose, geese, duck, conservation, habitat management, duck hunting capital, stuttgart, Reid Viegut, Missouri duck hunting, drones to count ducks 2 13 full false John Smolko, Sitka Gear John Smolko, Sitka Gear Memphis native John Smolko serves as Sitka Gear’s Waterfowl and Turkey Specialist and travels the world on outdoor adventures. Smolko joins the show on the heels of Sitka’s foray into the knee boot game and hints at some upcoming new products from the brand. John elaborates on Sitka’s research & development efforts and the benefits of GORE-TEX. Finally, the crew sifts through some thoughts on this past duck season with input from Smolko’s travels to Arkansas, Maryland, Oklahoma, and beyond. 

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]]> Memphis native John Smolko serves as Sitka Gear’s Waterfowl and Turkey Specialist and travels the world on outdoor adventures. Smolko joins the show on the heels of Sitka’s foray into the knee boot game and hints at some upcoming new products from the brand. John elaborates on Sitka’s research & development efforts and the benefits of GORE-TEX. Finally, the crew sifts through some thoughts on this past duck season with input from Smolko’s travels to Arkansas, Maryland, Oklahoma, and beyond. 

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-16563083 Thu, 06 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0600 3594 duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl, goose, geese, duck, conservation, habitat management, duck hunting capital, stuttgart, sitka gear, sitka, wl gore, gore-tex, goretex 2 12 full false Season Closeout with the Highs and Lows Season Closeout with the Highs and Lows Ducks started and stayed concentrated up and down the Central and Mississippi Flyways this season. That led to mixed results for the masses with a significant dependency on whether you had early habitat or not. The hosts talk through some impacts with the rafts of ducks holding tight to the north, Arkansas's habitat shortfalls, hen harvest clarity, GPS transmitter mallard behaviors. Then a little fun sharing some personal highs, lows, and disappointments with some waterfowl brands and their messaging this season. 

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]]> Ducks started and stayed concentrated up and down the Central and Mississippi Flyways this season. That led to mixed results for the masses with a significant dependency on whether you had early habitat or not. The hosts talk through some impacts with the rafts of ducks holding tight to the north, Arkansas's habitat shortfalls, hen harvest clarity, GPS transmitter mallard behaviors. Then a little fun sharing some personal highs, lows, and disappointments with some waterfowl brands and their messaging this season. 

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-16518255 Thu, 30 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0600 4672 goose hunting, specklebellies, greater white fronted geese, duck hunting, ducks, mallards, goose season, duck season, Arkansas, conservation 2 11 full false Making Some Sense of the 2024-25 Duck Season Making Some Sense of the 2024-25 Duck Season Hunters across the country are scratching their heads on this duck season, and theories as to why it has struggled for so many abound. Cason and Brent sift through a handful of issues that came together before and during the season that are having a bonafide impact. They also wade into whether duck seasons should be managed for maximum opportunity or maximum population. The hosts tackle a touchy subject in just how much money is and the role of those standing to benefit from liberal seasons impacting season outlooks and reports afield. Plus, tune in for another hat giveaway with a new twist.

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]]> Hunters across the country are scratching their heads on this duck season, and theories as to why it has struggled for so many abound. Cason and Brent sift through a handful of issues that came together before and during the season that are having a bonafide impact. They also wade into whether duck seasons should be managed for maximum opportunity or maximum population. The hosts tackle a touchy subject in just how much money is and the role of those standing to benefit from liberal seasons impacting season outlooks and reports afield. Plus, tune in for another hat giveaway with a new twist.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-16486252 Thu, 23 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0600 5066 duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl, goose, geese, duck, conservation, habitat management, duck hunting capital, stuttgart 2 10 full false Dr. Doug Osborne & Cold Front Mallard Movement Dr. Doug Osborne & Cold Front Mallard Movement Do you have your own water cooler and chat room theories about what is happening with mallards and why their behaviors and migration paths are changing? Dr. Doug Osborne of UA-Monticello and the graduate director at the Five Oaks Ag Research & Education Center joins the show with a very candid look at the waterfowl science community, sex and age ratios, game farm genetics, when duck season should end, and most importantly...what happened with this latest cold & snow front—a must-listen-to separate fact from fiction plus a new keyword, another TSS hat drawing.

Listeners interested in entering the drawing for a The Standard Sportsman hat should hang into the episode for the keyword and instructions on qualifying.

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]]> Do you have your own water cooler and chat room theories about what is happening with mallards and why their behaviors and migration paths are changing? Dr. Doug Osborne of UA-Monticello and the graduate director at the Five Oaks Ag Research & Education Center joins the show with a very candid look at the waterfowl science community, sex and age ratios, game farm genetics, when duck season should end, and most importantly...what happened with this latest cold & snow front—a must-listen-to separate fact from fiction plus a new keyword, another TSS hat drawing.

Listeners interested in entering the drawing for a The Standard Sportsman hat should hang into the episode for the keyword and instructions on qualifying.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-16437716 Thu, 16 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0600 4739 duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl, goose, geese, duck, conservation, habitat management, duck hunting capital, stuttgart, Doug OSborne, Osborne lab, duck migration 2 9 full false Mid-Winter Storm Front Mid-Winter Storm Front A winter storm barreled through Kansas and Missouri, leaving nearly a foot of snow and prolonged below-freezing temps in its wake...but will that be enough to push ducks to Arkansas for the final few weeks of the season? Cason and Brent sift through some variables locally and in the flyway that could be a factor on just how many push south. The guys also get into some culture/community adjustments waterfowlers and brands in the industry should consider if improvements in future seasons are of value.

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]]> A winter storm barreled through Kansas and Missouri, leaving nearly a foot of snow and prolonged below-freezing temps in its wake...but will that be enough to push ducks to Arkansas for the final few weeks of the season? Cason and Brent sift through some variables locally and in the flyway that could be a factor on just how many push south. The guys also get into some culture/community adjustments waterfowlers and brands in the industry should consider if improvements in future seasons are of value.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-16399354 Thu, 09 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0600 3875 2 8 full false John Stephens, RNT Calls and Bill Cooksey, TWF John Stephens, RNT Calls and Bill Cooksey, TWF Happy New Year to all the listeners of The Standard Sportsman podcast. With jam packed schedules around the holidays, we’ve pulled portions of two highly entertaining conversations out of past episodes with John Stephens of RNT Calls and J Stephens Custom Calls and Bill Cooksey of the Tennessee Wildlife Federation. 

Thanks for taking time to listen to the show during this time with family and friends and best of luck the rest of the season. 

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]]> Happy New Year to all the listeners of The Standard Sportsman podcast. With jam packed schedules around the holidays, we’ve pulled portions of two highly entertaining conversations out of past episodes with John Stephens of RNT Calls and J Stephens Custom Calls and Bill Cooksey of the Tennessee Wildlife Federation. 

Thanks for taking time to listen to the show during this time with family and friends and best of luck the rest of the season. 

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-16365948 Thu, 02 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0600 4181 duck hunt, duck hunting, Arkansas, Kansas, waterfowl hunting, goose hunting, goose hunt, duck dogs, waterfowling, conservation, habitat management, Brent Birch, Cason Short, John Stephens, RNT Calls, Bill Cooksey, Tennessee Wildlife Federation 2 7 full false Conversation Reboot (David Snowden & Perrin Partee) Conversation Reboot (David Snowden & Perrin Partee) Happy holidays to all the listeners of The Standard Sportsman podcast. For this week’s episode, we’ve pulled two conversations out of past episodes with David Snowden and Perrin Partee. David explains the rationale behind reducing the mallard hen limit to one while Perrin discusses habitat and the bounceback of the mallard population from Canada to Louisiana. 

Thanks for taking time to listen to the show during this time with family and friends and best of luck the rest of the season. 

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]]> Happy holidays to all the listeners of The Standard Sportsman podcast. For this week’s episode, we’ve pulled two conversations out of past episodes with David Snowden and Perrin Partee. David explains the rationale behind reducing the mallard hen limit to one while Perrin discusses habitat and the bounceback of the mallard population from Canada to Louisiana. 

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-16335067 Thu, 26 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0600 2009 duck hunt, duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl hunting, goose hunting, goose hunt, duck dogs, waterfowling, conservation, habitat management, Brent Birch, Cason Short, David Snowden, Perrin Partee, Wingselect Farms, Kingdom Come 2 6 full false Christmas Wish List Christmas Wish List With the holiday season fast approaching, the guys have a little fun with a mostly light-hearted duck season wish list. Some wishes benefit the ducks, some gear they’d like to see, and some to elevate what’s left of the season in the southern part of the flyway. 

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]]> With the holiday season fast approaching, the guys have a little fun with a mostly light-hearted duck season wish list. Some wishes benefit the ducks, some gear they’d like to see, and some to elevate what’s left of the season in the southern part of the flyway. 

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-16303665 Thu, 19 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0600 3235 duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl, goose, geese, duck, conservation, habitat management, duck hunting capital, stuttgart 2 5 full false First Split Recap and a Look Ahead First Split Recap and a Look Ahead This week on The Standard Sportsman, the guys recap the first split of the Arkansas duck season and the outlook heading into the second season. With a significant and lengthy run of cold weather up north, ducks are on the move, but have they made it to the deep south yet? Instances of a potential Avian Flu outbreak appear to be occurring with young snow geese. Cason and Brent also get into opportunity vs. experience, the duck hunting sub-culture items and their impact on days afield, and Arkansas setting the bar for the future of the sport.

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]]> This week on The Standard Sportsman, the guys recap the first split of the Arkansas duck season and the outlook heading into the second season. With a significant and lengthy run of cold weather up north, ducks are on the move, but have they made it to the deep south yet? Instances of a potential Avian Flu outbreak appear to be occurring with young snow geese. Cason and Brent also get into opportunity vs. experience, the duck hunting sub-culture items and their impact on days afield, and Arkansas setting the bar for the future of the sport.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-16242215 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0600 4434 duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl, goose, geese, duck, conservation, habitat management, duck hunting capital, stuttgart 2 4 full false Where are the Ducks? Take 2 with Dave Rave Where are the Ducks? Take 2 with Dave Rave Retired Louisiana and Minnesota waterfowl biologist Dave Rave follows up his uber-popular “Where are the Ducks?” episode from last season with a fresh take on mallard populations, sex ratios, season frameworks, and limits. Rave details how the early start to the season in the north may be just as damaging to populations as the late January hunting in the south, SWDs, and numerous other management practices that he believes require reevaluation for mallard populations to rebound and hunters to stay in the sport.

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]]> Retired Louisiana and Minnesota waterfowl biologist Dave Rave follows up his uber-popular “Where are the Ducks?” episode from last season with a fresh take on mallard populations, sex ratios, season frameworks, and limits. Rave details how the early start to the season in the north may be just as damaging to populations as the late January hunting in the south, SWDs, and numerous other management practices that he believes require reevaluation for mallard populations to rebound and hunters to stay in the sport.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-16216053 Thu, 05 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0600 4954 duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl, goose, geese, duck, conservation, habitat management, duck hunting capital, stuttgart, Dave Rave, waterfowl biology, waterfowl ecology 2 3 full false David Schuessler, Ducks Unlimited David Schuessler, Ducks Unlimited Ducks Unlimited's National Director of Event Fundraising David Schuessler shares some of the amazing items up for auction during DU's Into the Vault online auction. This is an insightful episode for collectors of DU guns, art, and other gear. David also shares how DU gets its hands on these collectibles, many of which are one of a kind. We even talk a little duck season after Schuessler's recent trip to West Texas and the Arkansas opener.

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]]> Ducks Unlimited's National Director of Event Fundraising David Schuessler shares some of the amazing items up for auction during DU's Into the Vault online auction. This is an insightful episode for collectors of DU guns, art, and other gear. David also shares how DU gets its hands on these collectibles, many of which are one of a kind. We even talk a little duck season after Schuessler's recent trip to West Texas and the Arkansas opener.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-16149535 Thu, 28 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0600 3000 duck hunt, duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl hunting, goose hunting, goose hunt, duck dogs, waterfowling, conservation, habitat management, Brent Birch, Cason Short, Into the Vault, Ducks Unlimited, David Schuessler 2 2 full false 2024-2025 Season Preview 2024-2025 Season Preview The 2024-2025 Arkansas duck season is upon us, with high anticipation for what the season will hold. The guys sift through feedback from their network across Canada, Kansas, and Missouri, as well as conditions and populations within the state. They also break down the midpoint theory, Halloween mallards, and a few duck-hunting culture items. A must listen to start or for early duck season regardless of where you hunt. 

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]]> The 2024-2025 Arkansas duck season is upon us, with high anticipation for what the season will hold. The guys sift through feedback from their network across Canada, Kansas, and Missouri, as well as conditions and populations within the state. They also break down the midpoint theory, Halloween mallards, and a few duck-hunting culture items. A must listen to start or for early duck season regardless of where you hunt. 

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-16143493 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0600 3860 duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl, goose, geese, duck, conservation, habitat management, duck hunting capital, stuttgart 2 1 full false Rob Roberts, Rob Roberts Custom Gun Works Rob Roberts, Rob Roberts Custom Gun Works Located in Batesville, Arkansas, Rob Roberts Custom Gun Works is one of, if not the leader in performance shotguns and rifles. Rob joins the show with an entertaining take on improving your success pulling the trigger, and clears up some misconceptions and myths about shotguns. He covers chokes, forcing cones, shot strings, and shell selection and even provides commentary on Saskatchewan and high-performance rifles. 

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]]> Located in Batesville, Arkansas, Rob Roberts Custom Gun Works is one of, if not the leader in performance shotguns and rifles. Rob joins the show with an entertaining take on improving your success pulling the trigger, and clears up some misconceptions and myths about shotguns. He covers chokes, forcing cones, shot strings, and shell selection and even provides commentary on Saskatchewan and high-performance rifles. 

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-16095339 Thu, 14 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0600 5183 duck hunting, rob roberts, brent birch, cason short, duck hunt, goose hunting, mallards, waterfowl, duck season 1 68 full false Grant Sinclair Grant Sinclair Grant Sinclair (@grant__sinclair) grew up duck hunting the famed Reelfoot Lake in West Tennessee and now travels throughout the continent chasing ducks and geese. On top of being a skilled waterfowler, Grant is remarkably talented when it comes to capturing waterfowl on camera. His videos have built a huge following on social media, and the channel also serves as a platform for him to call out some questionable behavior in the sport. He shares some of his experiences freelancing north of the border over the past 15+ years and the changes he’s seen across all of duck and goose hunting. 

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]]> Grant Sinclair (@grant__sinclair) grew up duck hunting the famed Reelfoot Lake in West Tennessee and now travels throughout the continent chasing ducks and geese. On top of being a skilled waterfowler, Grant is remarkably talented when it comes to capturing waterfowl on camera. His videos have built a huge following on social media, and the channel also serves as a platform for him to call out some questionable behavior in the sport. He shares some of his experiences freelancing north of the border over the past 15+ years and the changes he’s seen across all of duck and goose hunting. 

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-16053996 Thu, 07 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0600 5085 duck hunting, ducks, duck, waterfowl, goose hunting, duck season, duck hunt, mallards, arkansas, Grant Sinclair 1 67 full false Tom Decker, USFWS Tom Decker, USFWS Tom Decker is a certified Wildlife Biologist in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration program. He leads the Partner with a Payer initiative and is a vital part of the communications team at USFWS. Headquartered in Vermont, Decker joins the show to talk about the ins and outs of how conservation is funded on the federal and state level, how the Pittman Robertson tax works and clears up several misconceptions about funding for wildlife.

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]]> Tom Decker is a certified Wildlife Biologist in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration program. He leads the Partner with a Payer initiative and is a vital part of the communications team at USFWS. Headquartered in Vermont, Decker joins the show to talk about the ins and outs of how conservation is funded on the federal and state level, how the Pittman Robertson tax works and clears up several misconceptions about funding for wildlife.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-16021714 Thu, 31 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0500 3137 duck hunt, waterfowl science, Arkansas, green timber, specklebelly, waterfowling, conservation, habitat management, Brent Birch, Cason Short, Tom Decker, USFWS, conservation funding 1 66 full false Kolby Keith-Saskatchewan Waterfowl Guide Kolby Keith-Saskatchewan Waterfowl Guide Kolby Keith (@livingskiestaxidermy) hails from waterfowl-rich Kansas but spends the fall north of the border guiding for Prairie’s Edge Outfitters (@prairies_edge_outfitters) in Saskatchewan. Keith provides a “boots on the ground” assessment of this year’s fall flight, habitat conditions in Prairie Canada, and the “Americanization” of waterfowling north of the border. He shares insights into an influx of pressure in SK, illegal guiding, and the changes he’s seen in his seven years guiding up there.

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]]> Kolby Keith (@livingskiestaxidermy) hails from waterfowl-rich Kansas but spends the fall north of the border guiding for Prairie’s Edge Outfitters (@prairies_edge_outfitters) in Saskatchewan. Keith provides a “boots on the ground” assessment of this year’s fall flight, habitat conditions in Prairie Canada, and the “Americanization” of waterfowling north of the border. He shares insights into an influx of pressure in SK, illegal guiding, and the changes he’s seen in his seven years guiding up there.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-15978557 Thu, 24 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0500 5236 duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl, goose, geese, duck, conservation, habitat management, duck hunting capital, stuttgart, Saskatchewan, Prairie Canada, Kolby Keith, Waterfowl Guide, Living Skies Taxidermy 1 65 full false Specklebelly Teaser + The Past, Present and Future of the Duck Factory Specklebelly Teaser + The Past, Present and Future of the Duck Factory There’s a movement afoot giving more attention to the degradation of duck-friendly habitat in Prairie Canada. As the dry conditions persist and modern-day agriculture advances, ducks are the ones paying the price. Tune in to learn more about the long-running decline and which province is attempting to turn the corner.

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]]> There’s a movement afoot giving more attention to the degradation of duck-friendly habitat in Prairie Canada. As the dry conditions persist and modern-day agriculture advances, ducks are the ones paying the price. Tune in to learn more about the long-running decline and which province is attempting to turn the corner.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-15931639 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0500 3169 duck hunt, waterfowl science, Arkansas, green timber, specklebelly, waterfowling, conservation, habitat management, Brent Birch, Cason Short, duck factory, prairie canada, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Alberta, prairie pothole region, duck production 1 64 full false Phil Thorpe, USFWS Wildlife Biologist Pilot Phil Thorpe, USFWS Wildlife Biologist Pilot Phil Thorpe has nearly 30 years of experience flying breeding population (BPOP) and May Ponds surveys for the USFWS. He provides insight into how the survey process works from a counting perspective and what he saw from the air this past spring and summer. Thorpe cuts through the data and number crunching to provide human observations about duck numbers and habitat.

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]]> Phil Thorpe has nearly 30 years of experience flying breeding population (BPOP) and May Ponds surveys for the USFWS. He provides insight into how the survey process works from a counting perspective and what he saw from the air this past spring and summer. Thorpe cuts through the data and number crunching to provide human observations about duck numbers and habitat.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-15900248 Thu, 10 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0500 4872 duck hunting, Sitka, waterfowl hunting, outdoor industry, duck dogs, waterfowling, conservation, habitat management, Brent Birch, Cason Short, Phil Thorpe, Pilot Biologist, BPOP, May Ponds, USFWS 1 63 full false The Five Stages of the Hunter The Five Stages of the Hunter The research-based Five Stages of the Hunter accurately defines a hunter’s attitudes afield and towards the resource. Brent and Cason share their journey through the stages and tell some entertaining stories from different parts of their career. They also dive into the need for companies to progress past the “Limiting Out” stage in their online branding and social media, serving as a mentor to young hunters.

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]]> The research-based Five Stages of the Hunter accurately defines a hunter’s attitudes afield and towards the resource. Brent and Cason share their journey through the stages and tell some entertaining stories from different parts of their career. They also dive into the need for companies to progress past the “Limiting Out” stage in their online branding and social media, serving as a mentor to young hunters.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-15858147 Thu, 03 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0500 5559 duck hunt, duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl hunting, goose hunting, goose hunt, duck dogs, waterfowling, conservation, habitat management, Brent Birch, Cason Short, Five Stages of the Hunter, Social media as a mentor 1 62 full false Hurricanes, Duck Food, AGFC Advisory Council and Clearing the Air Hurricanes, Duck Food, AGFC Advisory Council and Clearing the Air With the season fast approaching, Cason and Brent touch on a few trending topics with hurricanes and duck food. Fresh out of a kickoff meeting, they discuss year two of the AGFC Director’s Advisory Council. Then the guys wrap the show clarifying a few things regarding their personal stances on the state of waterfowling.

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]]> With the season fast approaching, Cason and Brent touch on a few trending topics with hurricanes and duck food. Fresh out of a kickoff meeting, they discuss year two of the AGFC Director’s Advisory Council. Then the guys wrap the show clarifying a few things regarding their personal stances on the state of waterfowling.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-15813722 Thu, 26 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0500 3967 duck hunt, duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl hunting, goose hunting, goose hunt, duck dogs, waterfowling, conservation, habitat management, Brent Birch, Cason Short, AGFC Advisory Council 1 61 full false David Willms, National Wildife Federation David Willms, National Wildife Federation Willms is the Assoc. Vice President for Public Lands for NWF, an attorney and goose hunter based in Wyoming. He joins to show to discuss the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the Chevron Doctrine. Willms details what the Chevron Doctrine is, why it’s important to waterfowl and conservation and what happens next with federal agencies management of wildlife and related conservation programs. 

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]]> Willms is the Assoc. Vice President for Public Lands for NWF, an attorney and goose hunter based in Wyoming. He joins to show to discuss the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the Chevron Doctrine. Willms details what the Chevron Doctrine is, why it’s important to waterfowl and conservation and what happens next with federal agencies management of wildlife and related conservation programs. 

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-15773904 Thu, 19 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0500 3704 full false Cheever Farley Cheever Farley Cheever Farley calls Texas home and focuses on resource-first management of duck properties in northwest Texas and southwest Oklahoma. He shares management strategies for this part of the world and expounds on the rapid escalation in pressure in what used to be a lightly hunted area. Farley weighs in on possible solutions to ease pressure through outfitter reform to ensure ducks and geese are around and huntable for future generations.

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]]> Cheever Farley calls Texas home and focuses on resource-first management of duck properties in northwest Texas and southwest Oklahoma. He shares management strategies for this part of the world and expounds on the rapid escalation in pressure in what used to be a lightly hunted area. Farley weighs in on possible solutions to ease pressure through outfitter reform to ensure ducks and geese are around and huntable for future generations.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-15737454 Thu, 12 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0500 5357 duck hunt, duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl hunting, goose hunting, goose hunt, duck dogs, waterfowling, conservation, habitat management, Brent Birch, Cason Short, Cheever Farley, Texas Duck Hunting 1 60 full false Decoding the Duck Numbers Decoding the Duck Numbers Brent and Cason peel back some layers on the May Ponds, Breeding Population (BPOP), and Harvest Data reports, pulling out some intriguing details worthy of discussion. The guys share fresh insights from concerned waterfowl biologists plus breakdown key metrics that caught their attention beyond the high-level charts seen on social media. If you like to nerd out on duck stats and/or want to better understand what’s going on with waterfowl, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. 

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]]> Brent and Cason peel back some layers on the May Ponds, Breeding Population (BPOP), and Harvest Data reports, pulling out some intriguing details worthy of discussion. The guys share fresh insights from concerned waterfowl biologists plus breakdown key metrics that caught their attention beyond the high-level charts seen on social media. If you like to nerd out on duck stats and/or want to better understand what’s going on with waterfowl, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. 

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-15696568 Thu, 05 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0500 4131 duck hunt, duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl hunting, goose hunting, goose hunt, duck dogs, waterfowling, conservation, habitat management, Brent Birch, Cason Short, Dennis Anderson, Johnny Lynch, Escape from Mediocrity 1 59 full false Cpl. Troy Faughn, AGFC Game Warden Cpl. Troy Faughn, AGFC Game Warden Corporal Troy Faughn has over 13 years of experience in wildlife enforcement and specializes in waterfowl. He shares some violation stories with various rules and regs, as well as clarifications every hunter needs to know. Faughn hits on baiting, ratoon crops, party hunting, boating issues, and more. Plus, he shares some thoughts on SWDs in the public woods again and shell limits. 

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]]> Corporal Troy Faughn has over 13 years of experience in wildlife enforcement and specializes in waterfowl. He shares some violation stories with various rules and regs, as well as clarifications every hunter needs to know. Faughn hits on baiting, ratoon crops, party hunting, boating issues, and more. Plus, he shares some thoughts on SWDs in the public woods again and shell limits. 

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-15652764 Thu, 29 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0500 4999 duck hunt, duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl hunting, goose hunting, goose hunt, duck dogs, waterfowling, conservation, habitat management, Brent Birch, Cason Short, Troy Faughn, Arkansas Game Warden 1 58 full false Scott Stephens, Ph.D., Ducks Unlimited Scott Stephens, Ph.D., Ducks Unlimited Scott Stephens, Ph.D. serves as the Sr. Director of Prairie and Boreal Forest Conservation Strategy for DU. This episode was recorded one day prior to the USFWS releasing BPOP and May Pond Counts but he shares his pre-release thoughts for this year’s counts, harvest impact, speck and pintail populations, PPR conditions, Boreal Forest productivity, and more. Stephens connects a lot of dots for duck hunters in this episode. 

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]]> Scott Stephens, Ph.D. serves as the Sr. Director of Prairie and Boreal Forest Conservation Strategy for DU. This episode was recorded one day prior to the USFWS releasing BPOP and May Pond Counts but he shares his pre-release thoughts for this year’s counts, harvest impact, speck and pintail populations, PPR conditions, Boreal Forest productivity, and more. Stephens connects a lot of dots for duck hunters in this episode. 

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]]> Buzzsprout-15608104 Thu, 22 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0500 4528 duck hunt, duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl hunting, goose hunting, goose hunt, duck dogs, waterfowling, conservation, habitat management, Brent Birch, Cason Short, BPOP, May Ponds, Scott Stephens, DU 1 57 full false Gardner Lile Gardner Lile Representing a firm started by his father in 1993, Gardner along with a top-tier team of land specialists represent some of the finest waterfowling properties in Arkansas. We talk about current trends in the industry, what defines a true legacy property, performing due diligence on a prospective property and more.

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]]> Representing a firm started by his father in 1993, Gardner along with a top-tier team of land specialists represent some of the finest waterfowling properties in Arkansas. We talk about current trends in the industry, what defines a true legacy property, performing due diligence on a prospective property and more.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-15585690 Thu, 15 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0500 4361 duck hunt, duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl hunting, goose hunting, goose hunt, duck dogs, waterfowling, conservation, habitat management, Brent Birch, Cason Short, Gardner Lile, Gar Lile, Lile Real Estate, Arkansas duck hunting land for sale 1 56 full false The Chevron Ruling, Changes in Alberta and the Outlaw Culture The Chevron Ruling, Changes in Alberta and the Outlaw Culture Hunters are abuzz about some recent rules and regulations impacting Alberta's non-resident, non-Canadian hunters. The guys also discuss the reversal of the Chevron Deference, which could impact numerous federal policies benefiting ducks and geese. Cason and Brent also dig into the promotion of "outlaw" behavior within the waterfowling community.

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]]> Hunters are abuzz about some recent rules and regulations impacting Alberta's non-resident, non-Canadian hunters. The guys also discuss the reversal of the Chevron Deference, which could impact numerous federal policies benefiting ducks and geese. Cason and Brent also dig into the promotion of "outlaw" behavior within the waterfowling community.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-15547781 Thu, 08 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0500 3807 duck hunt, duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl hunting, goose hunting, goose hunt, duck dogs, waterfowling, conservation, habitat management, Brent Birch, Cason Short, Chevron Deference, Alberta ducks, Duck Hunting Outlaws 1 55 full false One Year Anniversary One Year Anniversary It's hard to believe one year has passed since we launched the first episode of The Standard Sportsman podcast. We revisit some hot topics from past shows as well as provide some insight into things currently abuzz in waterfowling.

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]]> It's hard to believe one year has passed since we launched the first episode of The Standard Sportsman podcast. We revisit some hot topics from past shows as well as provide some insight into things currently abuzz in waterfowling.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-15436231 Thu, 01 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0500 4238 duck hunt, duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl hunting, goose hunting, goose hunt, duck dogs, waterfowling, conservation, habitat management, Brent Birch, Cason Short 1 54 full false Hot Takes on Hot Topics Hot Takes on Hot Topics Brent and Cason share insights into winter duck habitat strategies, the new dark geese options in Canada, conservative rules and regs, and the demise of the fall flight index dataset. 

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]]> Brent and Cason share insights into winter duck habitat strategies, the new dark geese options in Canada, conservative rules and regs, and the demise of the fall flight index dataset. 

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]]> Buzzsprout-15435831 Thu, 25 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0500 4343 duck hunt, duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl hunting, goose hunting, goose hunt, duck dogs, waterfowling, conservation, habitat management, Brent Birch, Cason Short, dark geese, canada, waterfowl habitat, food plots for ducks 1 53 full false Radcliff Menge, founder of Tom Beckbe Radcliff Menge, founder of Tom Beckbe Radcliff Menge left behind an established legal career to launch Tom Beckbe. Nine years after starting the brand behind a single jacket, Menge shares Tom Beckbe's origin, how it's grown, and where it's headed, including an exciting new collaboration with an industry stalwart.

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]]> Radcliff Menge left behind an established legal career to launch Tom Beckbe. Nine years after starting the brand behind a single jacket, Menge shares Tom Beckbe's origin, how it's grown, and where it's headed, including an exciting new collaboration with an industry stalwart.

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]]> Radcliff Menge, Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-15425218 Thu, 18 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0500 4220 duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl, duck, hunting, conservation, duck hunting capital, Tom beckbe, Radcliff Menge 1 52 full false Swapping Stories-A Cure for the Off-Season Blues Swapping Stories-A Cure for the Off-Season Blues Hosts Brent Birch and Cason Short trade stories and a few laughs while trying to cope with the off-season dog days of summer blues. Tune in to hear a few game warden stories, the dumbest thing either has done afield, the most famous person they’ve hunted with, and a few memories with their fathers.

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]]> Hosts Brent Birch and Cason Short trade stories and a few laughs while trying to cope with the off-season dog days of summer blues. Tune in to hear a few game warden stories, the dumbest thing either has done afield, the most famous person they’ve hunted with, and a few memories with their fathers.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-15387611 Thu, 11 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0500 4153 duck hunt, duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl hunting, goose hunting, goose hunt, duck dogs, waterfowling, conservation, habitat management, Brent Birch, Cason Short, Parker McCollum, Will Clark 1 51 full false Bill Cooksey, NWF Bill Cooksey, NWF Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Famer Bill Cooksey has a lifelong track record of elevating the voices of sportsmen from around the country to support wildlife habitat restoration. His decades of experience in the world of waterfowling made for an awesome interview every duck hunter should hear.

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]]> Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Famer Bill Cooksey has a lifelong track record of elevating the voices of sportsmen from around the country to support wildlife habitat restoration. His decades of experience in the world of waterfowling made for an awesome interview every duck hunter should hear.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-15284611 Thu, 04 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0500 5015 duck hunt, duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl hunting, goose hunting, goose hunt, duck dogs, waterfowling, conservation, habitat management, Brent Birch, Cason Short, Bill Cooksey, National Wildlife Federation, Vanishing Paradise 1 51 full false Congressman Bruce Westerman Congressman Bruce Westerman A native of Hot Springs, Congressman Bruce Westerman is a dedicated outdoorsman and currently chairs the House Committee on Natural Resources. He joins the show to discuss several issues on Capitol Hill impacting duck hunting in the Natural State and beyond.  Westerman provides updates on the harmful BIDEH legislation, wokeism in the USFWS, how waterfowlers should tackle the anti-hunter movement, and more.

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]]> A native of Hot Springs, Congressman Bruce Westerman is a dedicated outdoorsman and currently chairs the House Committee on Natural Resources. He joins the show to discuss several issues on Capitol Hill impacting duck hunting in the Natural State and beyond.  Westerman provides updates on the harmful BIDEH legislation, wokeism in the USFWS, how waterfowlers should tackle the anti-hunter movement, and more.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-15302713 Thu, 27 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0500 3337 duck hunt, duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl hunting, goose hunting, goose hunt, duck dogs, waterfowling, conservation, habitat management, Brent Birch, Cason Short, Bruce Westerman, Natural Resources Committee, Sportsmans Caucus, BIDEH, USFWS 1 50 full false Corey Dunn, Ducks Unlimited Corey Dunn, Ducks Unlimited Corey Dunn is a native Arkansan and the Director of Development for Ducks Unlimited Arkansas. He joined the show to discuss all the support and projects DU has in the state. Their efforts range from banding/GPS transmitter projects to supporting the restoration of state-owned GTRs, an endowed professorship at UA-Monticello, and much, much more.

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]]> Corey Dunn is a native Arkansan and the Director of Development for Ducks Unlimited Arkansas. He joined the show to discuss all the support and projects DU has in the state. Their efforts range from banding/GPS transmitter projects to supporting the restoration of state-owned GTRs, an endowed professorship at UA-Monticello, and much, much more.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-15279026 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0500 4254 duck hunt, duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl hunting, goose hunting, goose hunt, duck dogs, waterfowling, conservation, habitat management, Brent Birch, Cason Short, Corey Dunn, DU, Ducks Unlimited 1 49 full false Ethan Dittmer, Waterfowl Researcher Ethan Dittmer, Waterfowl Researcher Ethan Dittmer is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Nebraska with a background in waterfowl hunting. He’s worked in Arkansas and Kansas with a keen focus on mallard ecology. Dittmer shares the results of his research project regarding pressure and sanctuaries in the White River Bottoms of Arkansas and GPS work in SE Kansas. Ethan's research provides some eye-opening facts about how mallards behave when humans are and aren't around the wintering grounds.

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]]> Ethan Dittmer is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Nebraska with a background in waterfowl hunting. He’s worked in Arkansas and Kansas with a keen focus on mallard ecology. Dittmer shares the results of his research project regarding pressure and sanctuaries in the White River Bottoms of Arkansas and GPS work in SE Kansas. Ethan's research provides some eye-opening facts about how mallards behave when humans are and aren't around the wintering grounds.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-15212030 Thu, 13 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0500 4473 duck hunt, duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl hunting, goose hunting, goose hunt, duck dogs, waterfowling, conservation, habitat management, Brent Birch, Cason Short, Kansas, Ethan Dittmer, Nebraska 1 48 full false Kile Jones, Apex Ammunition Kile Jones, Apex Ammunition Kile Jones had a unique road to climbing the ladder in the outdoor industry. He is now Apex's Director of Marketing and Sales and a two-time world champion goose caller. Jones shares his experiences in the outdoor industry and some fresh takes on current waterfowling culture. Tune in for his thoughts on the Mack’s/Bass Pro merger, as both are Apex customers. 

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]]> Kile Jones had a unique road to climbing the ladder in the outdoor industry. He is now Apex's Director of Marketing and Sales and a two-time world champion goose caller. Jones shares his experiences in the outdoor industry and some fresh takes on current waterfowling culture. Tune in for his thoughts on the Mack’s/Bass Pro merger, as both are Apex customers. 

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-15124398 Thu, 06 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0500 5366 duck hunt, duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl hunting, goose hunting, goose hunt, duck dogs, waterfowling, conservation, habitat management, Brent Birch, Cason Short, Kile Jones, Apex Ammunition 1 47 full false Ray Voigt, Purina Sporting Dogs Division Ray Voigt, Purina Sporting Dogs Division Ray is an accomplished retriever trainer working under the legendary Mike Lardy, guiding numerous Field Trial Champions. He’s now a Senior Specialist in the Sporting Division with Nestle Purina. Voigt shares insights into high-performance dogs, picking puppies and trainers, and proper nutrition for sporting dogs.

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]]> Ray is an accomplished retriever trainer working under the legendary Mike Lardy, guiding numerous Field Trial Champions. He’s now a Senior Specialist in the Sporting Division with Nestle Purina. Voigt shares insights into high-performance dogs, picking puppies and trainers, and proper nutrition for sporting dogs.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-15076136 Thu, 30 May 2024 05:00:00 -0500 3713 duck hunt, duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl hunting, goose hunting, goose hunt, duck dogs, waterfowling, conservation, habitat management, Brent Birch, Cason Short, Purina Sporting Dogs, Labrador Retrievers, Boykin Spaniels, duck dogs, Mike Lardy, Ray Vo 1 46 full false Matt Goodrich and Shane Smith (Part 2) Matt Goodrich and Shane Smith (Part 2) Renowned taxidermist Shane Smith and his pal Matt Goodrich have traveled to several far and way places to chase ducks we never see in the Mississippi Flyway. These guys share their adventures south of the border chasing black brant and other species and spots waterfowl no longer go to like they once did. Sound familiar? 

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]]> Renowned taxidermist Shane Smith and his pal Matt Goodrich have traveled to several far and way places to chase ducks we never see in the Mississippi Flyway. These guys share their adventures south of the border chasing black brant and other species and spots waterfowl no longer go to like they once did. Sound familiar? 

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-15075336 Thu, 23 May 2024 05:00:00 -0500 2732 duck hunt, duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl hunting, goose hunting, goose hunt, duck dogs, waterfowling, conservation, habitat management, Brent Birch, Cason Short, Argentina, Mexico, Black Grant, Guatemala 1 45 full false Shane Smith and Matt Goodrich (Part 1) Shane Smith and Matt Goodrich (Part 1) Renowned taxidermist Shane Smith and his pal Matt Goodrich have traveled to several far and way places to chase ducks we never see in the Mississippi Flyway. These guys share wild adventures as they pursue King and Pacific Eiders in the Bering Sea. This is part one of a two-part series with Shane and Matt. 

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]]> Renowned taxidermist Shane Smith and his pal Matt Goodrich have traveled to several far and way places to chase ducks we never see in the Mississippi Flyway. These guys share wild adventures as they pursue King and Pacific Eiders in the Bering Sea. This is part one of a two-part series with Shane and Matt. 

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-15073659 Thu, 16 May 2024 05:00:00 -0500 2661 duck hunting, Arkansas, Alaska, king eiders, pacific eider hunting, waterfowl, duck, hunting, conservation, duck hunting capital, stuttgart, matt goodrich, shane smith taxidermy 1 44 full false Audrey Mayes-Remington Ammo Audrey Mayes-Remington Ammo Audrey Mayes grew up in south Texas and moved to Arkansas two years ago to be the Senior Marketing Coordinator for Remington Ammunition. Mayes shares the focus and versatility of Remington’s shotshell lines, working with and competing against their sister companies and getting more women authentically involved in waterfowling. 

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]]> Audrey Mayes grew up in south Texas and moved to Arkansas two years ago to be the Senior Marketing Coordinator for Remington Ammunition. Mayes shares the focus and versatility of Remington’s shotshell lines, working with and competing against their sister companies and getting more women authentically involved in waterfowling. 

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-15033299 Thu, 09 May 2024 05:00:00 -0500 4340 duck hunting, Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma, waterfowl, duck, hunting, conservation, duck hunting capital, stuttgart, Audrey Mayes, Remington Ammunition 1 43 full false Texas Snows, Arkansas Mallards and What This Show is About Texas Snows, Arkansas Mallards and What This Show is About The hosts take a look at Texas Parks & Wildlife and the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission taking action outside of the recommended USFWS frameworks to conserve waterfowl important to their respective states. 

Cason and Brent also dive into the mission of The Standard Sportsman podcast and provide a clearer understanding of their viewpoints and takes related to waterfowl, conservation and more.

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]]> The hosts take a look at Texas Parks & Wildlife and the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission taking action outside of the recommended USFWS frameworks to conserve waterfowl important to their respective states. 

Cason and Brent also dive into the mission of The Standard Sportsman podcast and provide a clearer understanding of their viewpoints and takes related to waterfowl, conservation and more.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-14992423 Thu, 02 May 2024 05:00:00 -0500 4427 duck hunt, duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl hunting, goose hunting, goose hunt, duck dogs, waterfowling, conservation, habitat management, Brent Birch, Cason Short, Texas Snow Geese, AGFC 1 42 full false Ed Wall Ed Wall Mississippi native Ed Wall is a remarkably talented photographer and videographer who captures images for notable brands like Mossy Oak, Drake Waterfowl, and Ducks Unlimited, to name a few. Wall shares stories from running a camera during hunts, successes and failures from this past season, and dumb luck and missed opportunities with the camera.

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]]> Mississippi native Ed Wall is a remarkably talented photographer and videographer who captures images for notable brands like Mossy Oak, Drake Waterfowl, and Ducks Unlimited, to name a few. Wall shares stories from running a camera during hunts, successes and failures from this past season, and dumb luck and missed opportunities with the camera.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-14949913 Thu, 25 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0500 4167 duck hunt, duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl hunting, goose hunting, goose hunt, duck dogs, waterfowling, conservation, habitat management, Brent Birch, Cason Short, Ed Wall, Wall Media 1 41 full false David Snowden, Jr. David Snowden, Jr. Ardent conservationist, former Delta Waterfowl and The Nature Conservancy in Arkansas Board Member, and current steward of the family’s duck club, Kingdom Come, just outside of Stuttgart, Arkansas. 

David strongly believes the mallard hen limit in Arkansas needs to be reduced and elaborates on why this is important for the future of mallard duck populations. He makes a great case from several different angles as to why this is important now and how this move by hunters will benefit waterfowling's future. 

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]]> Ardent conservationist, former Delta Waterfowl and The Nature Conservancy in Arkansas Board Member, and current steward of the family’s duck club, Kingdom Come, just outside of Stuttgart, Arkansas. 

David strongly believes the mallard hen limit in Arkansas needs to be reduced and elaborates on why this is important for the future of mallard duck populations. He makes a great case from several different angles as to why this is important now and how this move by hunters will benefit waterfowling's future. 

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-14902376 Thu, 18 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0500 4752 duck hunt, duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl hunting, goose hunting, goose hunt, duck dogs, waterfowling, conservation, habitat management, Brent Birch, Cason Short, David Snowden, Kingdom Come Duck Club 1 40 full false Dr. Doug Osborne, Waterfowl Researcher Dr. Doug Osborne, Waterfowl Researcher Dr. Doug Osborne is at the forefront of cutting-edge waterfowl research through the Osborne Lab at Univ. of Arkansas-Monticello and the Five Oaks Ag Research & Education Center. Osborne joins the show again to provide late and post-season movements of mallards and observations made afield during the spring banding season. We get into out-of-whack sex ratios observed amongst the mid-continent mallards, age ratios, banding history, and where the ducks went during the big mid-January freeze.

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]]> Dr. Doug Osborne is at the forefront of cutting-edge waterfowl research through the Osborne Lab at Univ. of Arkansas-Monticello and the Five Oaks Ag Research & Education Center. Osborne joins the show again to provide late and post-season movements of mallards and observations made afield during the spring banding season. We get into out-of-whack sex ratios observed amongst the mid-continent mallards, age ratios, banding history, and where the ducks went during the big mid-January freeze.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-14863799 Thu, 11 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0500 5214 duck hunting, Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, waterfowl, duck, hunting, conservation, duck hunting capital, stuttgart, Five Oaks Ag Research, Osborne Lab, doug osborne 1 39 full false John Stephens-RNT Calls/J Stephens Calls John Stephens-RNT Calls/J Stephens Calls Champion of Champions & 3x World Duck Calling Champ, call collector, call maker, and the driving force behind the current iteration of RNT Calls. Stephens joins the show to talk about how he got into the sport, the history of RNT and how the company has grown into one of waterfowling’s iconic brands.

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]]> Champion of Champions & 3x World Duck Calling Champ, call collector, call maker, and the driving force behind the current iteration of RNT Calls. Stephens joins the show to talk about how he got into the sport, the history of RNT and how the company has grown into one of waterfowling’s iconic brands.

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]]> Brent Birch, Cason Short, John Stephens Buzzsprout-14819798 Thu, 04 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0500 4764 duck hunting, Arkansas, RNT Calls, J. Stephens Calls, waterfowl, duck, hunting, conservation, duck hunting capital, stuttgart, John Stephens 1 38 full false Max Sharp-Strait Lake Lodge Max Sharp-Strait Lake Lodge Strait Lake founder Max Sharp shares how the Woodruff County, Arkansas waterfowl destination came to be, how the club functions to hold massive amounts of ducks during the season and their banding efforts. Another ardent duck hunter talking ducks! 

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]]> Strait Lake founder Max Sharp shares how the Woodruff County, Arkansas waterfowl destination came to be, how the club functions to hold massive amounts of ducks during the season and their banding efforts. Another ardent duck hunter talking ducks! 

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]]> Brent Birch, Cason Short, Max Sharp Buzzsprout-14774307 Thu, 28 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0500 4669 duck hunt, duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl hunting, goose hunting, goose hunt, duck dogs, waterfowling, conservation, habitat management, Brent Birch, Cason Short, Max Sharp, Strait Lake Lodge 1 37 full false Spring 2024 Check-In on All Things Duck Spring 2024 Check-In on All Things Duck The guys tackle recent hot topics that have emerged since duck season ended in January.  They sift through updated data on mallard hen and specklebelly goose populations with a cause for concern, the end of the AGFC Rules & Regs Survey and what's next, head-scratching numbers produced by the USFWS, and much more. No guest this week, but this episode should satisfy any duck season hangover you may still be suffering.

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]]> The guys tackle recent hot topics that have emerged since duck season ended in January.  They sift through updated data on mallard hen and specklebelly goose populations with a cause for concern, the end of the AGFC Rules & Regs Survey and what's next, head-scratching numbers produced by the USFWS, and much more. No guest this week, but this episode should satisfy any duck season hangover you may still be suffering.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-14731616 Thu, 21 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0500 4070 duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl, goose, geese, duck, conservation, habitat management, duck hunting capital, stuttgart 1 36 full false Eric Rinehart-Daybreak Outdoors (Pt. 2) Eric Rinehart-Daybreak Outdoors (Pt. 2) Eric Rinehart picks up where he left off, covering more hot topics in duck hunting. If you like listening to a passionate waterfowler get fired up about spinning wing decoys, harvest numbers, and how the northern states and Canada need to tighten up, this is the episode for you.  

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]]> Eric Rinehart picks up where he left off, covering more hot topics in duck hunting. If you like listening to a passionate waterfowler get fired up about spinning wing decoys, harvest numbers, and how the northern states and Canada need to tighten up, this is the episode for you.  

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-14683573 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0500 3456 duck hunt, duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl hunting, goose hunting, goose hunt, duck dogs, waterfowling, conservation, habitat management, Brent Birch, Cason Short, Eric Rinehart, Daybreak Outdoors, North Delta Outfitters, Missouri Duck Hunting 1 35 full false Eric Rinehart-North Delta Outfitters (Pt. 1) Eric Rinehart-North Delta Outfitters (Pt. 1) Known across social media channels for his presence on Daybreak Outdoors YouTube Channel and his role as the head honcho at North Delta Outfitters, Eric Rinehart is a straight shooter when it comes to protecting the resource and perpetuating the sport for future generations. The guys cover a wide range of topics, so if you like duck hunters having a raw conversation about duck hunting, you will love this episode. 

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]]> Known across social media channels for his presence on Daybreak Outdoors YouTube Channel and his role as the head honcho at North Delta Outfitters, Eric Rinehart is a straight shooter when it comes to protecting the resource and perpetuating the sport for future generations. The guys cover a wide range of topics, so if you like duck hunters having a raw conversation about duck hunting, you will love this episode. 

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-14641442 Thu, 07 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0600 2707 duck hunt, duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl hunting, goose hunting, goose hunt, duck dogs, waterfowling, conservation, habitat management, Brent Birch, Cason Short, Eric Rinehart, Daybreak Outdoors, North Delta Outfitters, Missouri duck hunting, Bootheel 1 34 full false Robbie Kröger-Blood Origins Robbie Kröger-Blood Origins Originally from Johannesburg South Africa, Dr. Robert "Robbie" Kröger, is the Executive Director of Blood Origins a 501c3 non-profit he started in 2020. Blood Origins is simple in its execution - create content that conveys the truth around hunting and hunters around the world to the non-hunting majority. 

Kröger and the guys get into harvest vs. kill semantics, social media and pile pics, hunting narratives, and discovering your "why." This episode is a thought-provoking must-listen for the modern-day waterfowling hunter. 

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]]> Originally from Johannesburg South Africa, Dr. Robert "Robbie" Kröger, is the Executive Director of Blood Origins a 501c3 non-profit he started in 2020. Blood Origins is simple in its execution - create content that conveys the truth around hunting and hunters around the world to the non-hunting majority. 

Kröger and the guys get into harvest vs. kill semantics, social media and pile pics, hunting narratives, and discovering your "why." This episode is a thought-provoking must-listen for the modern-day waterfowling hunter. 

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-14595116 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0600 4153 duck hunting, Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma, waterfowl, duck, hunting, conservation, duck hunting capital, stuttgart, Robbie Kröger, Blood Origins 1 33 full false AGFC Waterfowl Rules & Regs Survey AGFC Waterfowl Rules & Regs Survey On February 16th,  the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission released their survey for the next two-year cycle of rules and regulations across all fishing and hunting.  Public land hunter Chris Harrell and non-resident public land hunter Alex Johns (Brown Water Lanyards) join Cason and Brent to walk through the waterfowl-related portion of the survey, sharing insights that every waterfowler should listen to before completing the survey.

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]]> On February 16th,  the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission released their survey for the next two-year cycle of rules and regulations across all fishing and hunting.  Public land hunter Chris Harrell and non-resident public land hunter Alex Johns (Brown Water Lanyards) join Cason and Brent to walk through the waterfowl-related portion of the survey, sharing insights that every waterfowler should listen to before completing the survey.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-14548130 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0600 4996 duck hunt, duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl hunting, goose hunting, goose hunt, duck dogs, waterfowling, conservation, habitat management, Brent Birch, Cason Short, AGFC, Arkansas duck season dates, mud motors, oosers 1 32 full false Phil Kahnke Phil Kahnke Wildlife photographer. Conservationist. Waterfowler. South Dakota’s Phil Kahnke of Banded delivers an excellent take on duck hunter values and purpose while pulling no punches regarding the influencer era. 

The guys also compare South Dakota to Arkansas, what he saw this past season in terms of ducks and pressure in his part of the world, and much more. 

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]]> Wildlife photographer. Conservationist. Waterfowler. South Dakota’s Phil Kahnke of Banded delivers an excellent take on duck hunter values and purpose while pulling no punches regarding the influencer era. 

The guys also compare South Dakota to Arkansas, what he saw this past season in terms of ducks and pressure in his part of the world, and much more. 

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-14504826 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0600 5242 duck hunt, duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl hunting, goose hunting, goose hunt, duck dogs, waterfowling, conservation, habitat management, Brent Birch, Cason Short, Phil Kahnke, Outdoor Photography, South Dakota duck hunting, Banded 1 31 full false Barton Ramsey, Southern Oak Kennels Barton Ramsey, Southern Oak Kennels The driving force behind Southern Oak Kennels joins the show to talk through various topics, including duck hunting culture, his travels chasing ducks, relationships formed through waterfowling, and, of course, retrievers. 

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]]> The driving force behind Southern Oak Kennels joins the show to talk through various topics, including duck hunting culture, his travels chasing ducks, relationships formed through waterfowling, and, of course, retrievers. 

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-14461013 Thu, 08 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0600 4639 duck hunt, duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl hunting, goose hunting, goose hunt, duck dogs, waterfowling, conservation, habitat management, Brent Birch, Cason Short, Barton Ramsey, Southern Oak Kennels, British Labs, Gun Dogs, Cornerstone Gun Dog Academy 1 30 full false Making the Most of Youth Hunts Making the Most of Youth Hunts Creating a great first impression is paramount when trying to get kids interested in the sport of duck hunting. The guys share some stories from their younger days, hunts with their kids, and tips and tricks to get them outfitted, from apparel to shotguns.

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]]> Creating a great first impression is paramount when trying to get kids interested in the sport of duck hunting. The guys share some stories from their younger days, hunts with their kids, and tips and tricks to get them outfitted, from apparel to shotguns.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-14416000 Thu, 01 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0600 3947 duck hunt, duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl hunting, goose hunting, goose hunt, duck dogs, waterfowling, conservation, habitat management, Brent Birch, Cason Short, Youth Hunt, Crocketts Bluff, Youth Day duck hunt 1 29 full false Perrin Partee, Wingselect Farms Perrin Partee, Wingselect Farms Biologist and Land Manager Perrin Partee oversees a 1,200-acre waterfowl mecca tucked inside the Ouachita River Bottoms in Southwest Arkansas. The property is a testament to his dedication to habitat and the resource. We also get into mentorship in the duck hunting world, philopatry/site fidelity, breeding pairs, and more.

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]]> Biologist and Land Manager Perrin Partee oversees a 1,200-acre waterfowl mecca tucked inside the Ouachita River Bottoms in Southwest Arkansas. The property is a testament to his dedication to habitat and the resource. We also get into mentorship in the duck hunting world, philopatry/site fidelity, breeding pairs, and more.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-14368620 Thu, 25 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0600 4731 duck hunt, duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl hunting, goose hunting, goose hunt, duck dogs, waterfowling, conservation, habitat management, Brent Birch, Cason Short, Perrin Partee, Wingselect Farms, Ouachita River Bottoms 1 28 full false Dr. Doug Osborne, Waterfowl Researcher Dr. Doug Osborne, Waterfowl Researcher Dr. Doug Osborne is a Professor of Wildlife Ecology at the University of Arkansas-Monticello, focusing on waterfowl. He also plays a vital role in Humphrey, Arkansas's Five Oaks Ag Research and Education Center. 

In this episode, Osborne provides up-to-the-minute locations of GPS-marked mallards after and during this harsh cold front. He compares current behavior to the February 2021 lock-up in the Mississippi Flyway. 

Osborne also discusses the impact of harvesting adult and hen mallards during down population years and a need to reassess Adaptive Harvest Management (AHM) and its ability to set appropriate season frameworks. 

It's a great listen for anyone wondering where the ducks are and how the population gets rebuilt to that magical 10 million mallards number.

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]]> Dr. Doug Osborne is a Professor of Wildlife Ecology at the University of Arkansas-Monticello, focusing on waterfowl. He also plays a vital role in Humphrey, Arkansas's Five Oaks Ag Research and Education Center. 

In this episode, Osborne provides up-to-the-minute locations of GPS-marked mallards after and during this harsh cold front. He compares current behavior to the February 2021 lock-up in the Mississippi Flyway. 

Osborne also discusses the impact of harvesting adult and hen mallards during down population years and a need to reassess Adaptive Harvest Management (AHM) and its ability to set appropriate season frameworks. 

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-14329455 Thu, 18 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0600 3996 duck hunt, duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl hunting, goose hunting, goose hunt, duck dogs, waterfowling, conservation, habitat management, Brent Birch, Cason Short, Five Oaks Ag Reserch, Dr. Doug Osborne, Waterfowl Research 1 27 full false Cold Front Ducks Cold Front Ducks Everyone has been waiting for the cold front barrelling towards the southern United States. But will the ducks come with it? And what will they do once they arrive with single-digit lows and everything frozen? Brent and Cason discuss duck reactions to past cold fronts and more on this week’s episode.

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]]> Everyone has been waiting for the cold front barrelling towards the southern United States. But will the ducks come with it? And what will they do once they arrive with single-digit lows and everything frozen? Brent and Cason discuss duck reactions to past cold fronts and more on this week’s episode.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-14287766 Thu, 11 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0600 3831 duck hunt, duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl hunting, goose hunting, goose hunt, duck dogs, waterfowling, conservation, habitat management, Brent Birch, Cason Short, cold weather ducks, migration, snowfall 1 26 full false Brook Richard-Higdon Outdoors Brook Richard-Higdon Outdoors Higdon Outdoors Director of Marketing Brook Richard joins the show to talk specklebelly goose hunting strategies, silhouette usage, their partnership with Ducks Unlimited, and what he's seen around North America on his travels this season. 

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]]> Higdon Outdoors Director of Marketing Brook Richard joins the show to talk specklebelly goose hunting strategies, silhouette usage, their partnership with Ducks Unlimited, and what he's seen around North America on his travels this season. 

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-14235140 Thu, 04 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0600 5054 duck hunt, duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl hunting, goose hunting, goose hunt, duck dogs, waterfowling, conservation, habitat management, Brent Birch, Cason Short, Brook Richard, Higdon Outdoors, MoMarsh, Power Calls 1 25 full false Waterfowling Icon Lee Kjos Waterfowling Icon Lee Kjos Kjos joins the show again to talk about what he’s been seeing this season during his travels and the sustainability of modern-day waterfowling. He's been all over Prairie Canada, the Upper Midwest, the Dakotas, and down to Missouri this season looking for the same answer as everyone else...where are the ducks? 

Kjos also provides some food for thought on the sustainability of modern day waterfowling.

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]]> Kjos joins the show again to talk about what he’s been seeing this season during his travels and the sustainability of modern-day waterfowling. He's been all over Prairie Canada, the Upper Midwest, the Dakotas, and down to Missouri this season looking for the same answer as everyone else...where are the ducks? 

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-14209609 Thu, 28 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0600 4679 duck hunt, duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl hunting, goose hunting, goose hunt, duck dogs, waterfowling, conservation, habitat management, Brent Birch, Cason Short, Lee Kjos, Prairie Canada, Spinning Wing Decoys 1 24 full false AGFC Director Austin Booth AGFC Director Austin Booth Arkansas Game & Fish Commission Executive Director Austin Booth provides insight into the controversy at Dave Donaldson Black River WMA, AGFC financials, logging income, closing the gap between public and private land duck hunters, and backing down the war on ducks culture.

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]]> Arkansas Game & Fish Commission Executive Director Austin Booth provides insight into the controversy at Dave Donaldson Black River WMA, AGFC financials, logging income, closing the gap between public and private land duck hunters, and backing down the war on ducks culture.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-14180465 Thu, 21 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0600 3775 duck hunt, duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl hunting, goose hunting, goose hunt, duck dogs, waterfowling, conservation, habitat management, Brent Birch, Cason Short, Austin Booth, AGFC, Black River WMA 1 23 full false Where are the Ducks? Featuring Dave Rave. Where are the Ducks? Featuring Dave Rave. With each passing season, hunters wonder “Where are the ducks?” while liberal seasons continue to roll on. Retired Louisiana and Minnesota waterfowl biologist Dave Rave tackles the topic and pulls no punches on the current methods and data used to set modern-day duck seasons.

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]]> With each passing season, hunters wonder “Where are the ducks?” while liberal seasons continue to roll on. Retired Louisiana and Minnesota waterfowl biologist Dave Rave tackles the topic and pulls no punches on the current methods and data used to set modern-day duck seasons.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-14143121 Thu, 14 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0600 4404 duck hunt, duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl hunting, goose hunting, goose hunt, duck dogs, waterfowling, conservation, habitat management, Brent Birch, Cason Short, Dave Rave, waterfowl science, flooded timber 1 22 full false Jim Ronquest Jim Ronquest Arkansas waterfowling personality, world champion duck caller and all around good guy Jim Ronquest with Drake Waterfowl joins the show. Ronquest shares stories from his favorite places outside of Arkansas to chase ducks, the calling contest industry, cutdown duck calls and his days as a duck hunting guide on the public ground of Arkansas.  

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]]> Arkansas waterfowling personality, world champion duck caller and all around good guy Jim Ronquest with Drake Waterfowl joins the show. Ronquest shares stories from his favorite places outside of Arkansas to chase ducks, the calling contest industry, cutdown duck calls and his days as a duck hunting guide on the public ground of Arkansas.  

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-14101056 Thu, 07 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0600 5054 duck hunt, duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl hunting, goose hunting, goose hunt, duck dogs, waterfowling, conservation, habitat management, Brent Birch, Cason Short, Jimbo Ronquest, Jim Ronquest, Drake Waterfowl Systems, Cutdown duck calls 1 21 full false Chris Harrell and the Arkansas Public Timber Experience Chris Harrell and the Arkansas Public Timber Experience Native Arkansan with a longtime affiliation with the Arkansas public timber, joins the show to discuss issues facing the modern-day public land hunter and possible solutions. Harrell centers on creating a better experience for hunters of all ages and skill sets while improving the success rate in the famed green timber of Arkansas.

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]]> Native Arkansan with a longtime affiliation with the Arkansas public timber, joins the show to discuss issues facing the modern-day public land hunter and possible solutions. Harrell centers on creating a better experience for hunters of all ages and skill sets while improving the success rate in the famed green timber of Arkansas.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-14058760 Thu, 30 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0600 4538 duck hunt, duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl hunting, goose hunting, goose hunt, duck dogs, waterfowling, conservation, habitat management, Brent Birch, Cason Short, Chris Harrell, public land duck hunting 1 20 full false John Veon, Waterfowl Researcher John Veon, Waterfowl Researcher Native Arkansan John Veon has done extensive waterfowl research in Arkansas and the Central Valley of California. Veon shares results from some of his studies on mallard body mass, duck energy days, and roadside noise impact on wintering waterfowl.

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]]> Native Arkansan John Veon has done extensive waterfowl research in Arkansas and the Central Valley of California. Veon shares results from some of his studies on mallard body mass, duck energy days, and roadside noise impact on wintering waterfowl.

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]]> Buzzsprout-14014103 Wed, 22 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0600 5925 duck hunting, Arkansas, California, waterfowl, duck, hunting, conservation, duck hunting capital, stuttgart, waterfowl research, UC Davis 1 19 full false Opening Day in Arkansas Opening Day in Arkansas The remarkable history and traditions tied to Arkansas duck hunting get brought to life with opening day. From kids to grown men, the excitement and anticipation skyrockets heading into another Arkansas duck season. On this episode, Brent and Cason revisit some opening day memories from their extended duck hunting history as well as talk about current conditions in Arkansas and expectations for the 2023-24 Arkansas duck season. 

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]]> The remarkable history and traditions tied to Arkansas duck hunting get brought to life with opening day. From kids to grown men, the excitement and anticipation skyrockets heading into another Arkansas duck season. On this episode, Brent and Cason revisit some opening day memories from their extended duck hunting history as well as talk about current conditions in Arkansas and expectations for the 2023-24 Arkansas duck season. 

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-13977637 Thu, 16 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0600 3357 duck hunt, duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl hunting, goose hunting, goose hunt, duck dogs, waterfowling, conservation, habitat management, Brent Birch, Cason Short, Opening Day, Duck season 1 18 full false Mike Brasher, DU Sr. Waterfowl Scientist Mike Brasher, DU Sr. Waterfowl Scientist Dr. Mike Brasher is a Senior Waterfowl Scientist at Ducks Unlimited Inc.’s National Headquarters in Memphis, TN. He is also the co-host of Ducks Unlimited's podcast.

On this episode, Brasher tackles various topics going on with waterfowl, including the new DuckDNA project, imprinting ducks aka site fidelity, duck movements during weather events, and implications of breaking pair bonds. Mike also converses on shortening the period when a person moves from strictly a hunter to a hunter/conservationist with an eye on the future of the sport.

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]]> Dr. Mike Brasher is a Senior Waterfowl Scientist at Ducks Unlimited Inc.’s National Headquarters in Memphis, TN. He is also the co-host of Ducks Unlimited's podcast.

On this episode, Brasher tackles various topics going on with waterfowl, including the new DuckDNA project, imprinting ducks aka site fidelity, duck movements during weather events, and implications of breaking pair bonds. Mike also converses on shortening the period when a person moves from strictly a hunter to a hunter/conservationist with an eye on the future of the sport.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-13926602 Thu, 09 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0600 4872 duck hunt, duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl hunting, goose hunting, goose hunt, duck dogs, waterfowling, conservation, habitat management, Brent Birch, Cason Short, Mike Brasher, Ducks Unlimited, waterfowl science, flooded timber, duck philopatry, pair b 1 17 full false Pat Pitt - The Waterfowler Pat Pitt - The Waterfowler For over 60 years, Pat Pitt has chased waterfowl worldwide but calls his long-running club, The L'Anguille Lounge in Northeast Arkansas, home in the winter. Pitt talks about the importance of relationships, family, the anti-hunting movement and valuing the mallard hen.  He shares his story of surviving a heart attack while duck hunting and why every single hunt is a gift.

Tune in for excellent insights into the past, present & future of waterfowling from a legend in the sport.

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]]> For over 60 years, Pat Pitt has chased waterfowl worldwide but calls his long-running club, The L'Anguille Lounge in Northeast Arkansas, home in the winter. Pitt talks about the importance of relationships, family, the anti-hunting movement and valuing the mallard hen.  He shares his story of surviving a heart attack while duck hunting and why every single hunt is a gift.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-13882652 Thu, 02 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0500 5550 duck hunt, duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl hunting, goose hunting, goose hunt, duck dogs, waterfowling, conservation, habitat management, Brent Birch, Cason Short, Pat Pitt, The L'Anguille Lounge, Northeast Arkansas 1 16 full false How Comparable is Arkansas & Kansas Waterfowling? How Comparable is Arkansas & Kansas Waterfowling? Arkansas has long held the title of Duck Capitol of the World, but Kansas has improved its brand immensely in the last few years. Good duck hunting has been prevalent in Kansas for a long time but the increased interest has piled up some issues. Cason and Brent sit down with native Kansan Drew Palmer of Mile North Outdoors Co. and compare and contrast the waterfowling world in Arkansas and Kansas from top to bottom.

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]]> Arkansas has long held the title of Duck Capitol of the World, but Kansas has improved its brand immensely in the last few years. Good duck hunting has been prevalent in Kansas for a long time but the increased interest has piled up some issues. Cason and Brent sit down with native Kansan Drew Palmer of Mile North Outdoors Co. and compare and contrast the waterfowling world in Arkansas and Kansas from top to bottom.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-13845938 Thu, 26 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0500 4285 duck hunt, duck hunting, Arkansas, Kansas, waterfowl hunting, goose hunting, goose hunt, duck dogs, waterfowling, conservation, habitat management, Brent Birch, Cason Short, Drew Palmer, outfitters, KWDPT, AGFC 1 15 full false Adam Campbell-Campbell's Hillside Kennels Adam Campbell-Campbell's Hillside Kennels Adam Campbell joins the show talking about dogs, ducks, and much more. Campbell has over 450 hunt test master passes to his credit and five dogs in the Master National Hall of Fame. He shares stories of how he got involved in training labs, his style of training, hunt tests, and field trials along with some nuances of selecting trainers and pups. 

We even get into talking a little duck hunting and some SEC football so be sure to give it a listen. 

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]]> Adam Campbell joins the show talking about dogs, ducks, and much more. Campbell has over 450 hunt test master passes to his credit and five dogs in the Master National Hall of Fame. He shares stories of how he got involved in training labs, his style of training, hunt tests, and field trials along with some nuances of selecting trainers and pups. 

We even get into talking a little duck hunting and some SEC football so be sure to give it a listen. 

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-13803955 Thu, 19 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0500 4282 duck hunt, duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl hunting, goose hunting, goose hunt, duck dogs, waterfowling, conservation, habitat management, Brent Birch, Cason Short, Adam Campbell, duck dogs, hunt tests, field trials 1 14 full false Is Arkansas in Need of Outfitter Reform? Is Arkansas in Need of Outfitter Reform? Duck and goose guides are an essential part of the Arkansas waterfowl hunting experience. But is the barrier to entry too easy, allowing less authentic actors and/or a heavy influx of out-of-state operations? The guys look at the history of duck guiding in the state and possible solutions to raise professionalism within the industry and improve Arkansas's reputation as a destination for duck and goose hunting.

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]]> Duck and goose guides are an essential part of the Arkansas waterfowl hunting experience. But is the barrier to entry too easy, allowing less authentic actors and/or a heavy influx of out-of-state operations? The guys look at the history of duck guiding in the state and possible solutions to raise professionalism within the industry and improve Arkansas's reputation as a destination for duck and goose hunting.

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-13757861 Thu, 12 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0500 5162 duck hunt, duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl hunting, goose hunting, goose hunt, duck dogs, waterfowling, conservation, habitat management, Brent Birch, Cason Short, arkansas duck guide, arkansas oufitter 1 13 full false Adventures in Filming Hunts for TV and Other Stories Adventures in Filming Hunts for TV and Other Stories The one day you want everything to go perfect, it rarely does. Cason and Brent break down some of their adventures afield on made-for-TV waterfowl hunts and name-brand product photo shoots...all while trying to shoot a duck or two.   

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]]> The one day you want everything to go perfect, it rarely does. Cason and Brent break down some of their adventures afield on made-for-TV waterfowl hunts and name-brand product photo shoots...all while trying to shoot a duck or two.   

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-13708481 Thu, 05 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0500 4418 1 12 full false Legendary Waterfowler Lee Kjos Legendary Waterfowler Lee Kjos Cason and Brent sit down with their mutual friend Lee Kjos about changes in Prairie Canada and the Dakotas. Kjos has decades of experience hunting all across the country and shares some insights into what he sees regarding today's duck-hunting culture and social media. Kjos provides an invaluable perspective on hot topics from the top of the flyway to the bottom with topics he's never tackled publicly. 

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]]> Cason and Brent sit down with their mutual friend Lee Kjos about changes in Prairie Canada and the Dakotas. Kjos has decades of experience hunting all across the country and shares some insights into what he sees regarding today's duck-hunting culture and social media. Kjos provides an invaluable perspective on hot topics from the top of the flyway to the bottom with topics he's never tackled publicly. 

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]]> Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-13658510 Thu, 28 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0500 4801 1 11 full false Arkansas's Early Speck Season and Its Impact on Duck Hunting Arkansas's Early Speck Season and Its Impact on Duck Hunting Specklebelly goose hunting is growing in popularity, but is all the early November activity negatively conditioning ducks before opening day? Are outfitters and those that hire them doing right by the resource? Can Arkansas sustain this pace, or are we setting up to be the next Louisiana?

Cason and Brent share their decades of passion for the Greater White Fronted Goose and their move to Arkansas. The guys break down the latest craze that has increased waterfowling opportunities, but maybe not for all the best reasons.

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]]> Specklebelly goose hunting is growing in popularity, but is all the early November activity negatively conditioning ducks before opening day? Are outfitters and those that hire them doing right by the resource? Can Arkansas sustain this pace, or are we setting up to be the next Louisiana?

Cason and Brent share their decades of passion for the Greater White Fronted Goose and their move to Arkansas. The guys break down the latest craze that has increased waterfowling opportunities, but maybe not for all the best reasons.

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]]> https://www.thestandardsportsman.com Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-13612720 Thu, 21 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0500 4008 goose hunting, specklebellies, greater white fronted geese, duck hunting, ducks, mallards, goose season, duck season, Arkansas, conservation 1 10 full false Is Arkansas Still the Duck Hunting Capitol of the World? Is Arkansas Still the Duck Hunting Capitol of the World? Arkansas (and more specifically, Stuttgart) has held the title of the Duck Hunting Capital of the World for decades...but does it still deserve the label? Are there better mallard hunting opportunities elsewhere or is social media creating a perceived notion Arkansas has lost the crown. Brent and Cason break down the states giving Arkansas a run for their money, and provide some insights into the different hunting circumstances and conditions amongst "rivals".

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]]> Arkansas (and more specifically, Stuttgart) has held the title of the Duck Hunting Capital of the World for decades...but does it still deserve the label? Are there better mallard hunting opportunities elsewhere or is social media creating a perceived notion Arkansas has lost the crown. Brent and Cason break down the states giving Arkansas a run for their money, and provide some insights into the different hunting circumstances and conditions amongst "rivals".

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]]> https://www.thestandardsportsman.com Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-13569363 Thu, 14 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0500 4471 duck hunting, Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma, waterfowl, duck, hunting, conservation, duck hunting capital, stuttgart 1 9 full false Justin Martin, Duck Commander Justin Martin, Duck Commander You may think you know Duck Commander's General Manager Justin Martin but odds are you don't. He's known nationwide for his featured role within the Duck Dynasty franchise, but listeners may not be aware Martin is a wildlife biologist by education. This episode features excellent insights into waterfowl/habitat management, trends within the hunting industry, and how he pulled off the 2022-23 duck season with twins being born.

Martin's engaging delivery and "every man" observations about the sport of duck hunting make this installment a must-listen.

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]]> You may think you know Duck Commander's General Manager Justin Martin but odds are you don't. He's known nationwide for his featured role within the Duck Dynasty franchise, but listeners may not be aware Martin is a wildlife biologist by education. This episode features excellent insights into waterfowl/habitat management, trends within the hunting industry, and how he pulled off the 2022-23 duck season with twins being born.

Martin's engaging delivery and "every man" observations about the sport of duck hunting make this installment a must-listen.

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Recorded June 2023

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]]> https://www.thestandardsportsman.com/podcast/episode/76155896/justin-martin-duck-commander Justin Martin, Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-13240015 Fri, 08 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0500 4340 duck hunt, duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl hunting, goose hunting, goose hunt, duck dogs, waterfowling, conservation, habitat management, Brent Birch, Cason Short, Justin Martin, Duck Dynasty, Duck Commander 1 8 full false George Dunklin, Jr. (part 2) George Dunklin, Jr. (part 2) Part Two of our interview of legendary waterfowler and conservationist George Dunklin, Jr. of Humphrey, Arkansas. Dunklin joins the show to discuss his amazing legacy and views on the sport of duck hunting. 

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]]> Part Two of our interview of legendary waterfowler and conservationist George Dunklin, Jr. of Humphrey, Arkansas. Dunklin joins the show to discuss his amazing legacy and views on the sport of duck hunting. 

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]]> https://www.thestandardsportsman.com George Dunklin, Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-13239939 Tue, 29 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0500 3500 duck hunt, duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl hunting, goose hunting, goose hunt, duck dogs, waterfowling, conservation, habitat management, Brent Birch, Cason Short, George Dunklin, AGFC, Five Oaks 1 7 full false Making Sense of the Duck Survey Numbers Making Sense of the Duck Survey Numbers The United States Fish & Wildlife Services (USFWS) recently released the Breeding Population (BPOP) Survey and May Ponds count from aerial observations this past spring.  The numbers could be better...a lot better, but the guys break down what these numbers mean for the duck hunter, share some historical trends, and a few thoughts on how to get the mallard population back on track. 

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]]> The United States Fish & Wildlife Services (USFWS) recently released the Breeding Population (BPOP) Survey and May Ponds count from aerial observations this past spring.  The numbers could be better...a lot better, but the guys break down what these numbers mean for the duck hunter, share some historical trends, and a few thoughts on how to get the mallard population back on track. 

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]]> https://www.thestandardsportsman.com/podcast/episode/7eccc54a/making-sense-of-the-duck-survey-numbers Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-13464977 Fri, 25 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0500 3281 ducks, duck population, duck hunting, BPOP survey, May Ponds, Waterfowl science, geese, goose hunting, canada, mississippi flyway 1 6 full false George Dunklin, Jr. (part 1) George Dunklin, Jr. (part 1) Legendary waterfowler and conservationist George Dunklin, Jr. of Humphrey, Arkansas, joins the show to discuss his fantastic legacy and views on the sport of duck hunting. 

  • Family history acquiring prime hunting land across southeast Arkansas
  • His introduction to the sport of duck hunting
  • Tenure as an Arkansas Game & Fish Commission Commissioner
  • Tenure as President of Ducks Unlimited

Part 2 of the podcast with Mr. Dunklin tackles the development of the Five Oaks Ag Research & Education Center, its role in waterfowl and habitat research, and the famed Five Oaks Duck Lodge.

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]]> Legendary waterfowler and conservationist George Dunklin, Jr. of Humphrey, Arkansas, joins the show to discuss his fantastic legacy and views on the sport of duck hunting. 

  • Family history acquiring prime hunting land across southeast Arkansas
  • His introduction to the sport of duck hunting
  • Tenure as an Arkansas Game & Fish Commission Commissioner
  • Tenure as President of Ducks Unlimited

Part 2 of the podcast with Mr. Dunklin tackles the development of the Five Oaks Ag Research & Education Center, its role in waterfowl and habitat research, and the famed Five Oaks Duck Lodge.

Presented by Sitka Gear, Tom Beckbe, Yeti, Higdon Outdoors, Lite Boots, and Gunner Kennels.

Recorded July 2023

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]]> https://www.thestandardsportsman.com/podcast/episode/7de2a832/george-dunklin-jr-part-1 George Dunklin, Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-13239759 Thu, 17 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0500 3520 duck hunt, duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl hunting, goose hunting, goose hunt, duck dogs, waterfowling, conservation, habitat management, Brent Birch, Cason Short, George Dunklin, AGFC, Five Oaks 1 5 full false Duck Season Framework & Limits History Duck Season Framework & Limits History Brent and Cason look back at the history of duck season frameworks, limits and AHM. And, of course, they dive into the famed and complicated point system that lasted from 1974 until 1988. The guys also address who decides duck dates, the questionable clamoring for a 30-day season, hunting beyond January 31, and the  Super Hen theory.

A must-listen for waterfowlers that only know 60 days and six ducks and the "old timers" reckoning back to the perceived good ole days.

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]]> Brent and Cason look back at the history of duck season frameworks, limits and AHM. And, of course, they dive into the famed and complicated point system that lasted from 1974 until 1988. The guys also address who decides duck dates, the questionable clamoring for a 30-day season, hunting beyond January 31, and the  Super Hen theory.

A must-listen for waterfowlers that only know 60 days and six ducks and the "old timers" reckoning back to the perceived good ole days.

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]]> https://www.thestandardsportsman.com/podcast/episode/7d5362e8/duck-season-framework-and-limits-history Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-13371976 Thu, 10 Aug 2023 19:00:00 -0500 4556 duck hunting, point system, USFWS, duck season, mallards, goose hunting, adaptive harvest management, waterfowl science 1 4 full false Dr. Brian Davis, Mississippi State Univ. Dr. Brian Davis, Mississippi State Univ. All-around duck guru Dr. Brian Davis of Mississippi State University connects the dots with mallards, duck energy days, and the what, when, and where ducks eat in the flooded timber.  Duck science in layman's terms and a great listen for those wanting to know more about the wildfowl we chase. 

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]]> All-around duck guru Dr. Brian Davis of Mississippi State University connects the dots with mallards, duck energy days, and the what, when, and where ducks eat in the flooded timber.  Duck science in layman's terms and a great listen for those wanting to know more about the wildfowl we chase. 

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Recorded June 2023

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]]> https://www.thestandardsportsman.com/podcast/episode/78e77c51/dr-brian-davis-mississippi-state-univ Dr. J. Brian Davis, Brent Birch, Cason Short Buzzsprout-13240159 Thu, 10 Aug 2023 18:00:00 -0500 5664 duck hunt, waterfowl science, Arkansas, green timber, specklebelly, waterfowling, conservation, habitat management, Brent Birch, Cason Short, Brian Davis, Mississippi State, waterfowl science, flooded timber 1 3 full false Jeff Watt, Manufacturer's Rep for Sitka Gear, RNT and Rig 'Em Right Jeff Watt, Manufacturer's Rep for Sitka Gear, RNT and Rig 'Em Right Waterfowl enthusiast Jeff Watt shares his experiences and insights into the waterfowl gear and apparel industry based on his time as a manufacturer's rep for Sitka Gear, Rig 'Em Right, and RNT Calls.

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]]> Waterfowl enthusiast Jeff Watt shares his experiences and insights into the waterfowl gear and apparel industry based on his time as a manufacturer's rep for Sitka Gear, Rig 'Em Right, and RNT Calls.

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]]> https://www.thestandardsportsman.com/podcast/episode/7891ca71/jeff-watt-manufacturers-rep-for-sitka-gear-rnt-and-rig-em-right Jeff Watt, Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-13244342 Thu, 10 Aug 2023 17:00:00 -0500 5067 duck hunting, Sitka, waterfowl hunting, outdoor industry, duck dogs, waterfowling, conservation, habitat management, Brent Birch, Cason Short, Jeff Watt, Sitka Gear, Rig Em Right, RNT Calls 1 2 full false Meet the Hosts of The Standard Sportsman Meet the Hosts of The Standard Sportsman Learn more about the co-hosts of The Standard Sportsman podcast, the name's origin, and some insight on upcoming episodes.

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Recorded July 2023

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]]> Learn more about the co-hosts of The Standard Sportsman podcast, the name's origin, and some insight on upcoming episodes.

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]]> https://www.thestandardsportsman.com/podcast/episode/795087b2/meet-the-hosts-of-the-standard-sportsman Brent Birch and Cason Short Buzzsprout-13274215 Thu, 10 Aug 2023 16:00:00 -0500 5359 duck hunt, duck hunting, Arkansas, waterfowl hunting, goose hunting, goose hunt, duck dogs, waterfowling, conservation, habitat management, Brent Birch, Cason Short 1 1 full false