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With a busy season ahead, this episode of the Squadcast was bittersweet as it's the last time you will hear from us for a while. We first touched on a quick recap of SquadFest 2022 before making an official announcement for SquadFest 2023, so be sure to mark your calendars for July 28th-29th, 2023! We then get into freelance waterfowl hunting basics and the steps you need to take to experience success while doing your own thing in unfamiliar territory. Get your buddies together, load up the dogs, step outside your comfort zone, and go somewhere and make some memories!
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SquadFest is upon us, and Cody and Ashley are here to help break down all the great things you can expect in year 2! From exclusive show specials from Dive Bomb Industries and our incredible vendors to the retriever combine challenge, Rut Daniels meet-and-greet, cornhole tournament, countless food and drink options, and oh yeah, the best duck and goose callers in the world competing for over $30,000 in prizes! You do not want to miss this exciting, free-admission, waterfowling event for the entire family!
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Coming off a tremendous 2021 season where Michael Pittman Jr. made 88 receptions for 1,082 yards and 6 TDs, the expectation is even higher for 2022 with the arrival of veteran quarterback Matt Ryan. This duo was recently named NFL.com's 3rd best new QB-WR combo, so don't be surprised to see big things happen in Indy this season! What may surprise you is Pittman's love for all things outdoors and a new love for waterfowl hunting after spending a significant amount of time in the middle of the Mississippi Flyway the last couple of seasons. Sports fans and outdoor enthusiasts will love this episode as we go back and forth between playing football at the highest level and chasing waterfowl. You'll also hear a funny story from Pitt's rookie season and his ejection in week 15 last season against the New England Patriots!
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In the world of waterfowl, social media can be an intimidating place for a new hunter or someone looking to get into the sport, as it often feels like everybody is an expert and has been hunting their entire life. This episode with Jordan Nisly is an encouraging reminder that it's never too late to get into waterfowling and quickly experience a ton of success. From his day job as a butcher at the family shop to banded racing pigeons to his introduction to waterfowl hunting and starting a YouTube channel, we had a blast covering many different topics during this conversation!
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From chasing ducks on small ponds in high school to now co-owning a waterfowl outfit in Alberta, Canada, and guiding at one of the premier outfitters in North America, Cadillac Creek Outfitters, Cole Townsend lives and breathes waterfowl hunting. Being only 27 years old, Cole has extensive guiding experience and knows what it takes to be successful as this industry continues to evolve. Listen along as we go back to the roots of his guiding career and the path that led to where he is today. You may also be surprised at his favorite and least favorite things about guiding waterfowl hunts!
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When the last shot of waterfowl season is fired, most outdoorsmen do not go into duck depression until the fall, but they move on to the next outdoor passion in their lineup. Some turn to fish, some turn to turkeys, some turn to trapping, and some to all the above. In this episode, we have a chat with Drew Comer, who turns his attention to bowfishing for giants in the spring in addition to everything else listed. If bowfishing interests you, give a listen as Drew dives into basic bowfishing strategy, the equipment you will need, and where it can take you if you get serious about it!
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There are certain areas of waterfowl hunting that are extremely grey where you can quickly end up on the wrong side of the law, even when you had no intention of doing anything illegal. In this episode, we are joined by Pennsylvania Game Warden, Mike Workman, to talk about some of the most common waterfowl issues discussed on social media, such as party hunting, pile pictures, separating birds, donating birds, tagging and transportation, possession limit, and processing. Tune in and learn how you can play it safe this season in the field!
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Unless you have been living under a rock, you have heard the famous catchphrase “Didn’t Go 20” by the hilarious hunting parody alter ego, Rut Daniels. While everyone in the hunting community knows Rut, they may not be as familiar with the man behind the character, Mr. Bud Fisher. Join us on this episode as we chat with Bud about his background, the origin of Rut Daniels, and those famous one-liners. We even get his take on Will Smith's slap heard 'round the world! You don't want to miss this one!
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14-year big league veteran, 3-time All-Star, 2-time Silver Slugger, and now the owner of legendary Sure-Shot Game Calls, Jay Bruce, joins us on this episode of the Squadcast. We had a blast on this one as Jay took us back to his roots of waterfowl hunting, shared some incredible stories from his time in the major leagues, and how he came to be the owner of a call company that's been around since 1959. Jay has big plans on how they will put Sure-Shot Game Calls back on the lanyards of waterfowlers across North America and rejuvenate this iconic brand. If you are a sports fan with a passion for waterfowling, you will love this episode!
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Kyle Fagler, owner of Guides Choice Retrievers out of Burns, Wyoming, joins us on this episode to talk about several great topics. We first touched on some new Dive Bomb products such as the dog vest, dog bumpers, and bumper bomber that Kyle had been prototyping for us all season. We then dive a little deeper into real hunting situations one will encounter while in the field with their gun dog and how to approach them. This episode is a must-listen for any gun dog owner looking to maximize their off-season training sessions and prepare for the obstacles ahead during the season.
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In this episode, we interview Mr. Charles Whitwam, the founder of Howl for Wildlife. We dive deep into the conversation about their dedication to protecting our wildlife resources and how all outdoorsmen have the opportunity to have their voices heard. We learn about the driving forces behind this organization, why it started, and their goals over the next few years.
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Join us on this episode of the Squadcast as Forrest, Cade, and Kile dive deep into conversation with Dave Owens of Pinhoti Project. Conservation, ethics, contest calling, trapping, and stewardship to the sport are all hot topics of discussion, and we enjoyed every minute of this spirited conversation.
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When you spend as much time chasing wild game as Gunner Pickett, it becomes natural to want to preserve these memories through the art of taxidermy. Listen along to hear what's been going on in his world and the awesome story of how he came to be the owner of a taxidermy business. From guiding waterfowl, turkeys, and big game to an incredible hunting story of his recent 198-inch whitetail harvest on his family property in Colorado, we had a lot of fun catching up on this one!
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With the advancements of technology playing a larger role than ever in the game of turkey hunting, we sit down with Hunter Farrior, owner of Spring Legion and author of Ballad of a Turkey Hunter, to discuss some of his "old school" ways of thinking, preserving the resource that we love, and what it is that drives that niche group of hunters to the spring woods with such a passion.
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On this episode of the Dive Bomb Squadcast, we talk with the one and only Jeff Colwell of Front Range Guide Service. We had a great conversation about the Front Range of Colorado, and why it is one of the most difficult places to consistently kill Canada geese, as well as a few tricks you can use to consistently kill geese where you live! We also talk about Jeff’s early days as a guide, and the road that led him to where he is now! You won’t want to miss this one!
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With numerous cover shots, two-page spreads, and over 350 photos published in DU Magazine alone, there’s no doubt that if you’re a waterfowler, you’ve seen the work of Doug Steinke. He’s well known as a man who has a knack for capturing emotion in his photography, and in this episode of the Dive Bomb Squadcast we dig into how he pulls it off. We also touch on the different stages a hunter goes through, and a wealth of Central Flyway waterfowling knowledge so buckle up and get your notepad out because this information-packed episode is guaranteed to have something for everybody.
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The wigeon king of the Pacific Northwest, The Denim Dangler! Matt Judy doesn't run an outfitter, he doesn't run a guide service, so what does he do that allows him to chase waterfowl day after day? You guys are going to love the back and forth in this one as we talk about his love for Mtn Dew Kickstart, the scout loop, hunting with big groups, and huge piles. We appreciate Judy and everything he has done for Dive Bomb Industries- he has been a great ambassador for the brand and has become a very close friend!
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On November 13, 2021 the World Waterfowl Calling Championships in Easton, Maryland were turned into the Mike Benjamin show. Mike opened up the night with a win in the 2-man live goose before capturing another win in the 2-man live duck. Then came the solo stuff- a win in the live goose, a win in the live duck, and a 2nd place finish in the open goose. In this episode, we caught up with Mike to talk about his historic night on stage and what this means for his future in contest calling. You'll also hear about the redemption he wants at SquadFest next summer as well as how he plans to use a 2nd place finish in the contest he wanted the most to motivate him moving forward. Mike is one of the most stand up individuals in the waterfowl industry and we couldn't be happier for him and his success!
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For over 30 years, Wildfowl has been a go-to source for information and entertainment for North American duck and goose hunters, sharing the best waterfowl tactics, gear and stories. Join us in episode 48 as editor-in-chief Skip Knowles tells us about his early background as an outdoor writer, the ins and outs of being a chief editor, and all the pieces and personnel it takes to put a magazine together from start to finish, Freelance writers and photographers will also learn key information from Skip on steps you can take to increase your odds of having your work recognized and potentially featured.
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Callers from all around the world come to Easton, Maryland once a year to showcase their skills and hope to be immortalized in the history books of Championship Calling. Vice President of the Waterfowl Festival and World Champion caller Teddy Hoover joins the Squadcast to talk all about the upcoming 50th Waterfowl Festival & the various Calling Championships that will take place during this action packed 3 day event. With audiences of 600+, five championships and incredible prize packages on the line, the stage is always set for an exciting time!
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