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Discussions about Christian persecution in Pakistan, shooting ducks in the timber and what it really means to let go of religion and follow Jesus.

Cole and I discuss our affliction of catching redfish on the fly, how God’s mercy has impacted his life and role of provider for his wife and how his content creation company, Going Native was formed as well as some of the future projects.

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Mitch McLaughlin is an educator in Altus, OK. He contacted me 2 years ago about using our men's 8 week bible study for his men's group BUC or Brothers Under Christ. Needless to say I was floored since no one had really paid much attention to our efforts to create a video study plan that made it easy for someone to lead a men's small group. I stayed in touch with Mitch and we became good friends very fast. We made a trip to Oklahoma to hunt with Mitch and his family and friends and then had Mitch down to Mississippi to show him how we do it in the timber. While in Oklahoma we filmed Mitch's episode of Project Identity which will be dropping within the next few days. In this episode of the podcast we talk about both hunts and his episode as well as a couple of other things. Thanks for listening!

I have been trying to grab some time to have todays guest on the podcast for several months now. His company makes one of the most important pieces of gear that any hunter uses… your choke tubes. You guys know we have been shooting JEBS chokes for some time now, we love their consistency and the peace of mind that we have knowing that, when the moment of truth comes and its time to pull the trigger, we absolutely know where our shot string is going… we may still miss, but we know that our gear is functioning exactly as it’s supposed to and we know what our patterns are doing at different ranges and weather conditions. Trey Sears of JEBS chokes is of course who I am talking about. We had a great conversation about how JEBS got started, what makes a good choke “good”, the importance of patterning your shotgun and knowing where your shot string is going and we even tell some hunting stories as well. As much as we love their chokes, we love the people at JEBS even more

You know, we talk a lot about Tanglefree’s products, their durability and functionality and quality and we should… they make the best waterfowl products on the market today, hands down. But look, we want to do business with people we know and like and trust and I can tell you that the folks at Tanglefree are some of the finest people we have had the chance to meet and work with and that company culture starts with our guest today, Cory Foskett. I am so excited to finally have Cory on to talk with you guys and he is also super stoked to talk to all of you. We talk about Cory’s background growing up in CA on his grandparent’s cattle ranch, surprisingly, Cory was not a duck hunter, and we discuss when he finally came to his senses and started feathers instead of antlers. We discuss TF’s unique approach to relationship-intentional business and company culture, we talk about how they approach new products and the incredible amount of time they spend in research and development to ensure that if a product fails, it will fail in their hands and not yours. We talk about their unwavering commitment to customer service and customer satisfaction. One thing that was very clear in my discussions with Cory is that they will move heaven and earth to make you a customer for life. We also talked a lot about their approach to authentic content and product representation because they know that waterfowlers have their bs detectors on 24/7 and they owe you the most honest experience possible when shopping through their product selection. I had a great discussion with Cory, it was certainly worth the wait and we are just so thankful and blessed to have the relationship with have with the entire TF crew

You know, we talk a lot about Tanglefree’s products, their durability and functionality and quality and we should… they make the best waterfowl products on the market today, hands down. But look, we want to do business with people we know and like and trust and I can tell you that the folks at Tanglefree are some of the finest people we have had the chance to meet and work with and that company culture starts with our guest today, Cory Foskett. I am so excited to finally have Cory on to talk...

Spence Halford is the founder and owner of Rolling Thunder Game Calls. We have a very interesting conversation about his faith, his company, his calls and finally his view on where the sport is heading. Spence is one of those guys that you feel like, after just meeting him, you’ve known him all your life. We go into details about the “re-emergence” of the cut down call and the subtle difference between the several different models Spence produces.

My guest today has been on the podcast before and I just love our conversations because of the heart he has for the heritage and history of our sport. Dustin Roddy of Cache River Farms and I talk about the progress he has made over the summer on several of his farms, we talk about moist soil management and we talk about how to identify and control one of the most invasive pests known to farmers and duck club managers….

Tennessee historian Tony Turnbow recounts the Natchez Expedition during the War of 1812, in which Andrew Jackson’s troops marched from Natchez to Nashville, and the militia general’s fierce, long-standing rivalry with an army brigadier general that earned the profoundly stubborn soldier the moniker “Old Hickory.”

My guests today are Grant Wisenbaker and Shane Olson of Salt Plains Outfitters. Grant joined us back in episode 26 and one of the things we talked about was their strategic use of and reliance on varied habitat management practices. So Grant is back but this time we have Shane Olson of Habitat Solutions joining us to go much deeper into that habitat discussion.

My guest today has been more than a very good friend he has been a trusted advisor, he has been a prayer warrior and he has been a driving force behind some really cool new directions for the Revelation Outdoors ministry.

David Bowen Southwoods Duck Club My guest today is David Bowen of Southwoods Duck Club. David and I met on Instagram not too long ago, the thing that drew me to David’s page is I noticed he ran his operation out of the Mississippi Delta, which many of you know where my duck hunting heart is. As I got to know David, I learned he is a husband, a father, a brother in Christ and a Delta cotton farmer. David and I had a great conversation about something that I knew very little about and that is farming cotton. I’ve been around enough farmers to learn a little about farming beans and rice and corn, but never about farming cotton so this to me was really interesting. We talked a lot about creating habitat and making properties more attractive to hungry wintering mallards and David actually gave a really good tip for you that hunt flooded corn. He does something very interesting with his water levels to maximize the attraction of his corn crops so listen closely for that. My favorite food source to hunt over is smartweed or barnyard grass. I’ve said before, if it grows in water, chances are it’s a great duck attractant and food source and we talk about that as well. We get into what I think is the most important component of a successful duck hunt, and that is scouting. I know some of you guys are probably rolling your eyes cause you think you don’t have to scout, we go to the same few blinds on our private ground so we don’t need to scout. For the other 98% of you guys listening, pay special attention because a lot of the guys that I have hunted with, especially on the Delta public ground I hunted, were good at finding ducks, but they weren’t effective in scouting for a successful duck hunt. Now you may say what are you talking about. Stick around and listen because David and I discuss the difference in finding ducks and scouting for a good hunt. We finish up talking about Southwoods Duck Club as a public hunting club, we talk about why guys come to Southwoods, what you can expect when you go, lodging meals everything. Personally I am drawn to outfits like Southwoods that know what their focus is and don’t go outside of their core competency, and Southwoods focus is a smaller, relationship focused operation, often one group at a time, max of 8-10 guys and they are going to give you and your bro’s a great experience in camp and in the blind, you’re going to feel like you are hunting with guys that you’ve known your entire life. That’s the kind of camps and clubs I love and hearing David and his passion for the Delta and for making new friends, I can’t wait to get up to Southwoods this year. Oh yeah, we also talk about that one thing that Greyducks do that just drive you nuts so listen for that as well Instagram Website

My guest today is Vice President of Sales for Sitka gear Ryan Bassham. I am very excited to finally have Ryan on the podcast, not only are we a HUGE supporter of the gear and content that Sitka produces, I am also a big fan of Ryan personally.

My guest today is Dr Brooks Tiller. Brooks is a doctor of physical therapy and author of The Healthy Hunter – Becoming the Ultimate Predator which is a book about improving, not becoming perfect, but improving your health so that you can live longer and be a mentor and leader to the people you love. Brooks has a unique style of blending two of the things I really love and that’s hunting and become the man that your creator expects you to be. Brooks and I had a great discussion about the foods we put into our bodies and how we can be a bit more mindful and make better choices, we talk about how making a lasting change in our lives simple, but it’s not easy. It’s going to take time and it’s going to take work. Look in the mirror…. That didn’t happen overnight and neither can you undo it overnight, but guys like Brooks provide a ton of really good information on how to eat better and how to exercise smart. We also talk about Brooks’ appearance on American Ninja Warrior and what that whole crazy experience was like, I had an absolute blast having Brooks in the studio and digging into a topic that has really grabbed my attention. We start out by reading a few of the chapters in Healthy Hunter to set up the whole discussion so lets get started with the Healthy Hunter Becoming the Ultimate Predator with our guest Dr. Brooks Tiller…

My guests today are Grant Wisenbaker and Brenton Washausen oowners f Salt Plains Outfitters in northern Oklahoma. If you want to see more ducks and geese in one place at one time, than you have probably ever seen in your life, check out Salt Plains Outfitters. I instantly fell in love with their social media pages, their images are awesome and they just have the game figured out in an area that is fast becoming the new waterfowl mecca… Oklahoma. Grant and Brenton fill us in on how they started SPO, what drew them to that particular area, all the different settings they have to hunt, the multiple different species that are available for you to hunt. Whether you like hunting in pit blinds or layout blinds… maybe you like hunting in the comfort of a frame blinds or maybe you like hiding in the decoys and having birds finish in your lap, they have it all. We talk about some of the different scenarios that may play out with all of this flooding and how that will affect crops and thus affect the fall migration. We talk about their new lodge and some of the plans they have for bringing everyone under one roof and enjoying the comradery and fellowship that only a first class lodge and hunting experience can bring. We talk about how their faithfulness to God guided them through this whole journey of starting a new business based on building relationships and how their Christ centered focus will continue to be guide everything they do. I really enjoyed having Grant and Brenton on the podcast and I think you’ll enjoy it too

My guest today is Blake Hamilton founder of Nature’s Eye Consulting and Nature’s Eye Media. Nature’s Eye is a habitat conservation, land use and wildlife management company as well as a media and content creative group designed to tell outdoor lifestyle and conservation stories. Blake and I have become friends over the last year or so and I just love his passion and heart for people, nature, relationships and conservation. Blake and I talk about how he developed his love for conserving natural resources and habitat, his time at Mississippi State University and how he wound up working with Mossy Oak. One of the things that I love and admire about Blake is his humility and his faith in trust the Lord. He is very open and honest about not only his faith but also how during his life he has had separation from that faith as we all do. We have a pretty candid discussion about some of the life challenges Blake has encountered and through all of those highs and lows, the things that never waivered, were his focus on Christ and his passion for people and relationships. He is just a super genuine guy and I loved talking with him. We discussed the missions and goals of both the consulting and media side of Nature’s Eye and how those offerings and services can benefit the every day hunter and/or land owner. We talk about the Journey Magazine, which is an incredibly beautiful Nature’s Eye publication, all except for the issues with my photo on the cover… We talk about life, we talk about family, we talk about camp fires and deer hunting and wood ducks and green timber mallard hunts…. Blake is just a great guy with a great family and vision for working with people in the interests of conservation and telling those stories all along the way. I hope you can listen all the way to the end because Blake closes with a super touching call out to all of us and great guidance for us to live by every day. I always enjoy my conversations with Blake, I just love him and his heart for other people

My guest today is John Devney, Senior Vice President of Delta Waterfowl. John and I have been friends now for over 15 years and he has a wealth of knowledge on the challenges surrounding duck production and duck hunting. Today we talk about John’s background growing up hunting and fishing in Minnesota and how he came to work at Delta. We talk about the unique value proposition that Delta brings to the conservation and hunting conversations. Everything from balancing duck production with farming in the prairie pothole region to CRP and WRP programs here in the US, the Alternate Land Use program in Canada, the farm bill and other legislative initiatives. We also talk about Delta’s long leveraged use of predator management as a conservation tool, where it is deployed, why and the results of predator management. We discuss Delta’s First Hunt initiative and how that initiative is aimed at hunter recruitment of all ages, not only our youth but anyone who has never hunted ducks or geese, Delta’s First Hunt initiative is making great strides in increasing the number of waterfowl hunters and that conversation actually brought us to a very interesting cross roads because for those of us that hunt increasingly crowded public ground, it would seem that hunter recruitment is NOT a problem, in fact it would appear to be just the opposite. In fact there is another issue in play and that is public access, so John and I discuss how decreasing levels of public access compounds and impacts the hunter recruitment issue, really interesting perspective and look at that whole equation. We then talk about the overall conditions across the PPR and what impact the flooding conditions across the Midwest may have on duck production this year. John has been a great friend of mine for a long time and we, as waterfowlers, are truly fortunate to have John and Delta working on policies that impact the future of ducks and the future of duck hunting.

My guest today is James Lancaster. The last time James was on the podcast he was planning to open a new cross fit gym in Memphis. Now that he has done that I invited him back on to talk about Deep River Fit. James always has such a positive mental attitude about everything he does, it’s really infectious! We chat about Oakley, his chocolate lab and how she’s progressing in her duck dog training, I check in on his non profit Kings of Grit which is designed to engage inmates and teach them team work through cross fit and physical fitness. We then talk about the amazing progress he has made turning an old warehouse into a complete cross fit training facility and the plans he has for the next several months. James is an obsessed duck hunter so of course we talk duck hunting and what impact all of this flooding may have on the 2019-2020 season. I love having James on, as I said he is a super positive guy and that’s the kind of people I like to surround myself with. I think you guys are going to enjoy this episode with my brother James Lancaster of Deep River Fit in Memphis TN.