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The Fowl Life

Chad Beldingthefowllife.com
As Chad chases the waterfowl migration, each new episode, brings you a behind-the-scenes experience at different Duck Hunting Camps across the U.S. Here you’ll get to hear from industry leaders, expert waterfowl hunters, professional athletes and folks that are just as obsessed as you are about waterfowl hunting. You’ll find advice on choosing the right gear, learn new hunting strategies, duck calling techniques, how to prepare wild game and so much more. So, join the conversation and subscribe to the podcast so you’ll get future episodes downloaded directly to your computer, phone or tablet.
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Episodes

E240 - Russell Kelley - Making Sure Your Duck Dog Is Healthy - Eukanuba Duck Dog Series

Russell is back to discuss more important topics when it comes to ensuring your duck dog is having a great summer while getting ready to go to work this fall and winter. Russell spends his days researching and studying everything dogs when it comes to nutrition, hydration, and temperature control. These are just some of the topics Chad and Russ touch on this episode. This episode of Eukanuba's Duck Dog Series is brought to you by Eukanuba Dog Food, Bodyguard Bumpers, DOGTRA E-Collars, and Mickey...

Aug 16, 202241 min

E239 - Whiskey and Rice - S14 E7 Preview

Chad breaks down this weeks episode of Benelli's The Fowl Life where we are still hanging with Flatline Outfitters in Oklahoma. Chad and his brother Clay are joined by GATR Coolers, Cajun Boy Catering, Whiskey Myers, Les Naisbitt, Rob Roberts, Russ Higbie, and Chase Rice. They are witnesses to thousands of mallard ducks and the occasional pintail bombing into the MOJOs and GHG Decoys! The hunts are only part of it as the music and the recipes are just as memorable! This episode of the podcast is...

Aug 11, 202212 min

E237 - Trent Cole - From NFL to Farming and Hunting Presented by CAMOSPACE

Trent Cole was a savage on the football field both in college and for 12 seasons in the NFL! His 91 sacks for the Eagles is second only to Reggie White but his story doesn't stop there. After his gridiron playing days ended, Trent was deep into farming, hunting, and fishing! His BLITZ TV is a showcase of his awesome lifestyle and ethics! This man is a worker and it was an honor to have him on the show! We are glad we are hiring with him and not getting tackled by him haha! Thank you CAMOSPACE fo...

Aug 08, 20221 hr 8 min

E236 - Oklahoma Grind - S14 E6 Preview

Sometimes less is more and that's exactly what's happening on another new episode if Benelli's The Fowl Life this week on The Outdoor Channel! Chad discusses the few who joined him in Oklahoma at Flatline Outfitters including his brother Clay, Rob Roberts, Russ Higbie, Trey Miller, Chase Rice, Les Naisbitt, and many more! The Lesser Canadas read the script and become movie stars flock after flock! Then we turn to the MEAT Grinder to turn the geese into some of the best tacos the crew has ever se...

Aug 04, 202210 min

E235 - Staying Sharp with KERSHAW

KERSHAW Product Specialist and Senior Designer Jim MacNair joins the show to discuss the world of knives! From vision to drawings to software to machining to sharpening to the final product! KERSHAW has set themselves apart from the competition by staying on the cutting edge and always keeping America and the World Sharp!

Aug 02, 20221 hr 4 min

E234 - Man of Steal - S14 E5 Preview

It all comes together on another new episode of Benelli's The Fowl Life this week with our episode 'Man of Steal.' President and CEO of SCI Laird Hamberlin and MLB Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson jump in the blind with Chad, Clay, Roc, Ryley, Rico and the entire Merlo Waterfowl Crew! From Provider recipes to unbelivebale snow goose and specklebelly goose action, this episode steals the show!

Jul 28, 202215 min

E233 - Jason St. John Military Veteran Part 3 - Piece of Mind Series by Sig Sauer

Jason returns for part three of our ongoing discussion of his military career, life after his Army Sniper experiences, his family life, and how he approaches life on a daily basis. This man is a different kind of human being and we are honored to have Jason back on the show. Be on the look for part four coming soon!

Jul 25, 20221 hr 1 min

E232 - Taking It To The Max - S14 E4 Preview

Team Realtree travels to California to join The Fowl Life crew and members of Merlo Waterfowl to go to work on the brand new Realtree Max-7 waterfowl pattern. When the weather does not cooperate, the crew is forced to adapt to put some birds on the ground. Ducks to specks to snows to recipes to awesome dogs to Benelli's to Black Cloud to Corning Ford, we are Taking It To The Max!

Jul 21, 202223 min

E231 - Russell Kelley - Sporting Dog Nutrition - Fueled by Eukanuba

Russ Kelley, M.S. is the Service and Working Dog Research Manger for Royal Canon and Eukanuba. Russell discusses duck dog nutrition in the summer months when not in duck season. Russ also discusses the benefits of why Eukanuba dog food is beneficial to all types of dogs from a puppy to a nursing female to a working dog.

Jul 18, 202259 min

E230 - Introducing the New Realtree Max-7 Edition Live Duck Call with Chris Cifreo

Chris Cifreo is a master duck call maker out of Arkansas who started Jargon Game Calls along with Chad Belding. The Jargon team has developed some of the best sounding duck calls on the market including the new Live Duck Call. Recently Jargon has crafted a Live Duck in a Realtree Max-7 camp pattern made to help raise money at the Little Rock Arkansas Delta Waterfowl National Convention. Listen to learn more about what goes into making a quality duck call and building a duck call brand.

Jul 17, 20221 hr 13 min

E228 - We Welcome 4 Wheel Parts To The Team

4 Wheel Parts is an Offroad parts and accessories company that we've come to rely on for our hunting rigs. We're excited for our partnership and to show our audience just how key they can be for a hunter. Chad also covers his experiences in the field using Ridged Lights and Bodyguard bumpers on his duck hunting rigs. Chad also announces his partnership with MF Waterfowl in North Texas and the hard work Mallicote family puts into their waterfowl outfitting operation.

Jul 15, 202218 min

E227 - Duck Vortex - MidWest Series with Joel

Joel gives his take on the Duck Vortex Season 14 episode 3 that is airing on the Outdoor Channel. The guys get a tour of the Vortex Optics facility in Wisconsin and they also manage to get in a strong duck hunt.

Jul 14, 202215 min

E226 - Duck Vortex - TV episode recap

Chad recaps the Season 14 episode 3 Duck Vortex episode where the team gets a tour of the Vortex Facility in Wisconsin and how they manage to get in a good duck hunt with Mark Boardman and Joel Kleefisch.

Jul 14, 202214 min

E223 - Duck Dog Training with Andrew Skluzacek - Fueled by Eukanuba

Andrew Skluzacek owner of Wild Acre Kennels is one of the top dog trainer and handlers out of Minnesota. Chad and Andrew discuss working dogs and where Chad’s lab Slash is at in his training. Andrew talks about drills and techniques he uses to train dogs especially during the hot summer days.

Jul 08, 202244 min

E220 - Mark Kakatsch Duck Calling Champion - MidWest Series with Joel

Wisconsin Duck Calling Champion Mark Kakatsch joins the Joel Kleefisch our Midwest host of The Fowl Life to discuss all things waterfowl. The guys cover everything from living the Provider lifestyle to dog training, the best duck boats and decoy spreads techniques. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned hunter this episode is full of valuable information.

Jun 29, 202249 min

E219 - Eric Jensen - MidWest Series with Joel

Joel Kleefisch is joined by good hunting buddy Eric Jensen, who also happens to be the on-counter announcer for the 2021 NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks. The guys discuss how Wisconsin has a wide variety of game that you can hunt as well as how to get new people into the outdoors and hunting. Topics also include how to take your hunting harvest and make a wide variety of fantastic meals. The host Joel Kleefisch heads up the Wisconsin / Midwest Fowl Life team and brings a bit of a different perspect...

Jun 22, 202245 min

E218 - Jason St. John Military Veteran Part 2 - Piece of Mind Series by Sig Sauer

Continuing the Sig Series, Chad brings back Jason St John, a retired Military Veteran. Jason and Chad discuss some of the personalities and characteristics of a US Sniper and how that correlates with how a soldier responds in action. Jason gives us some insight on how post military career plays a role in his life now.

Jun 18, 20221 hr

E217 - Michael Waddell

Bone Collector host Michael Waddell joins the podcast to discuss turkey hunting and offseason farming and planting prepping for next season's deer and turkey hunting. Waddell and Belding also share their experiences working in the hunting industry and hunting tv.

Jun 10, 20221 hr 11 min

E216 - Michael Lee - Backwoods Life TV

Michael Lee is co-host of Backwood Life, a big game hunting tv show airing on The Sportsman Channel. Michael and Kevin Knight have built a loyal following as a trusted source of big game hunting info and awesome footage of charging bucks and hunting lifestyle. Chad and Michael share their experiences making hunting TV and the challenges in today's social media environment. This episode is brought to you by Lethal Products. Check them out at www.lethalproducts.com

Jun 07, 202258 min

E215 - What Makes A Great Hunting Knife?

Dominic Aiello, Marketing Manager at Kershaw Knives joins the podcast to discuss hunting knives and how Kershaw arguably makes some of the best hunting knives one can buy. From their high-end steel blades for constant use, and guaranteed quality, Kershaw Knives are made for the outdoorsman.

Jun 05, 202256 min

E214 - The Jargon Of A Duck

Chad gets into the meaning of Jargon and how different wild animals all have their jargon to communicate with each other. Learning this jargon and speaking it through different calling techniques can greatly benefit your duck, geese, turkey or even big game hunting.

Jun 03, 202227 min

E212 - California Turkey Hunting & How to Prepare Them

Alex Crosby joins Chad to talk about their recent turkey hunts with Merlo Waterfowl Guides in Northern California and Chad's hunts in the southeast. The also go over how to prepare wild turkey for a delicious meal.

May 29, 202242 min

E211 - Travis T-Bone Turner

Travis T-bone Turner is co-host of Michael Waddell's Bone Collector TV show on the Outdoor Channel, he is a certified professional archer on the pro-staff of Realtree and is one heck of a human being! Travis has been battling cancer and he shares with us how much love the outdoor community has shown him and how he’s coping and looking forward to getting back in the outdoors as well as developing a new outlook on life.

May 25, 20221 hr 15 min
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