This week we are joined by Dr. Brad Cohen and Jim Ronquest to address the recent allegations by Louisiana State Senator, John Kennedy, that flooding standing corn in the certain central states like Missouri is short stopping ducks and preventing them from completing their migration. It’s a controversial argument that’s been going for a while but has recently gotten more attention. We find out what the science says. Listen and Learn.

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On this episode we’re joined by Matt Brock and Brae Lynn Stagert, two experienced wildlife biologists. We focus the discussion on how to eradicate invasive plants like privet and other unwanted species through various methods like hack and squirt. Some folks call it forest stand improvement or timber stand enhancement but no matter the name, it’s worth paying attention to and this is a great lesson on just what can be done along with how to do it. The two put on a clinic that takes a task that can be overwhelming and break it down into a manageable project. Listen, Learn and Enjoy.

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This week we are joined by expert outfitter Grant Kuypers of Buck Paradise in Saskatchewan Canada. We’ve all dreamed about hunting the big bodied, heavy horned whitetails that are produced in the Great White North. From long quiet days on the stand, hearing wolves howl, to enduring freezing temperatures and finally seeing a buck larger than you have ever imagined, Canada consistently produces giants. Why? How? What could we learn? How and when do they hunt? How can these deer survive the harsh winters? Grant explains it all.

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This week we’re joined by prolific the outdoor writer/adventurer, J. Wayne Fears. Mr. Fears has been writing both books and articles pertaining to the great outdoors for decades and is an authority on many facets of the great outdoors, including: hunting, fishing, trapping, shotguns, rifles, ammunition and outdoor cooking and camping and more. His profession turned him into a world traveler and he has many a story to tell. It’s a great listen and one that will inspire you to push the envelope on your adventures. We bet you’ll be surprised at his favorite tasting outdoor meat.

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This week we talk to Dr. Brad Cohen of Tennessee Tech about migrating waterfowl and his latest research. Brad is a serious waterfowl scientist and we learn something every time we talk with him. Brad discusses a research project looking at what influences where mallards settle, plus what does a landscape need to look like to get ducks to choose it during winter and then return the next year. We also discuss hunting pressure, how it affects hunter success and how adding small rest areas increased hunter opportunity to shoot at birds.

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On this episode we’re joined by Dr. Scott McWilliams of URI to discuss a super secretive bird, the American Woodcock (Scolopax minor). There’s a lot to learn here and Scott does a masterful job explaining the idiosyncrasies of this unique species. We discuss their migration habits, breeding displays, peenting, hunting techniques, the difference between a woodcock and a snipe, how they trap them for studies and just what does a bird that eats earth worms taste like? This one may surprise you, and we bet you’ll soon be listening at sunset for their calls.

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This week we’re joined by serious waterfowler Chris Paradise and Brendan Shirkey, a research biologist, hunter, and punter with the Winous Point Marsh Conservancy, believed to be the oldest duck hunting club in North America. The Black Duck is a favorite among waterfowlers, yet many hunters feel they don’t see the numbers they once did. We dive into this secretive species, discussing its habitat preferences, breeding range, behavior, how to hunt it, and whether its population is truly in decline. It’s an informative and engaging conversation.

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This week, we release a timely classic on our conversation with Dr. Mike Chamberlain to talk through some of the latest whitetail management techniques he’s seeing. Over the last fifty years, the landscape has changed and whitetails are clearly king! But what’s changed, and what can we learn? His recent trip to South Texas leads us to ask about the story of his buck and what he sees that those intensively managed ranches are doing that works. As always when Mike joins us, it’s an interesting discussion.

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