Different circumstances call for different applications when it comes to what firearm you will carry on any given day. From going to dinner, to going to the beach, you might not want to carry the same gun. Learn about mission specific weapons with Jared and Clay on this episode of The Fowl Life podcast, brought to you by Sig Sauer. This episode is also brought to you by: Eukanuba Premium Performance, Napa Valley Olive Oil, Avery Sporting Dog, LEER Toppers, Banded Brands, FlasKap, Mickey Thompson...
May 02, 2023•57 min
Andrew and Raelynn of Wild Acre Kennels, are back in the studio during their visit to Fowl Life HQ. They get into a strong conversation with Chad about well mannered dogs, ethics in dog training, training with a collar, raising puppies, puppies going to other families and how to qualify those families, and so much more! These two love what they do and it is evident in every word. This episode is brought to you by Eukanuba Premium Performance, Napa Valley Olive Oil, Avery Sporting Dog, LEER Toppe...
Apr 26, 2023•58 min
State Goose calling Champion, Dave Nelson turns his expertise to turkeys, and we’ll show you the subtle nuances of talking turkey in the Jargon they use with each other. You can control responses when that Tom is on a mission! Don’t miss this segment so you can strut out of the field with a Thunder Chicken on your back! This Episode is brought to you by: Banded, Oakley eyewear, LEER Toppers, Jargon Game Calls, The Provider, and Napa Valley Olive Oil.
Apr 22, 2023•42 min
Andrew is back on the show but this time he brought his awesome wife Raelynn to the studio with him. While in town filming dog tips for The Fowl Life Television Show, a couple podcasts were for sure gonna happen. This is part one of two where everything duck dogs is discussed. This power couple has built an awesome brand and their knowledge is so key to their success. Passion is evident at Wild Acre and we hope you enjoy the episode. It’s brought to you by Eukanuba Premium Performance, Avery Spo...
Apr 18, 2023•1 hr 17 min
Phillip Culpepper, also known as "The Turkey Wizard," is back on the show with Chad to provide us with valuable insights on turkey hunting this spring. Fresh from his Spring 2023 start in Florida, Phillip shares his knowledge to help us have a successful spring. He covers everything from decoys, calling, scouting, and roosts to running and gunning and even some recipe tips. With his expertise, Phillip is undoubtedly the go-to person when it comes to hunting wild turkeys. Enjoy the knowledge he s...
Apr 08, 2023•52 min
Dr. Rodney VanBeek, diagnosed with a terminal illness, refuses to allow his condition to stop him from his lifelong passion; waterfowl hunting. His inspirational journey alongside his daughter will make you a more determined hunter. Hear how they cope, overcome and persevere to live The Fowl Life!
Apr 03, 2023•58 min
Chris from Webb Footed Kennels is back on the show to discuss off season maintenance including: rest, diet, training, weight gain and loss, recognizing signs of heat exhaustion, and an overall scope of keeping our duck dogs prepared for the next season! Chris is one of the highest qualified trainers in America and always has great insight. We are proud to call Chris a friend and excited to have him back on the podcast. This episode is brought to you by Eukanuba Premium Performance, Avery Sportin...
Mar 30, 2023•38 min
Jared is back on the show to discuss many topics with Chad including choosing a gun according to caliber, fit, comfort level, and other important considerations when choosing a firearm. The guys talk about training to shoot, techniques and practices, breathing control in high stress situations, and being in command of your firearm. Another strong conversation you don’t want to miss! The episode is brought to you by Sig Sauer, Federal Premium Ammunition, Hi Viz Sights, LEER Toppers, Bodyguard Bum...
Mar 24, 2023•57 min
Uncle Ted is back and that says everything you need to know! He is the strongest voice for our lifestyle and culture in the world and he is not afraid to tell it how to is! This conversation hits on a ton of topics from politics, to hunt camp, to leadership, to being a real man! We love Uncle Ted and it is an honor to have him back on the show. This episode is brought to you by Hunter Nation, Safari Club International, Nashville Palace, Scoreboard Nashville, The Provider, American Almond Beef, M...
Mar 21, 2023•1 hr 16 min
This must listen podcast features the good, the bad, and the unbelievable from three of the top women waterfowlers in Wisconsin. From the fastest growing group of new hunters hear the tribulations and trials of getting their feet wet to dominating field to table ducks and geese. You’ll laugh, you may cry, but one things for certain. You’ll be glad you came along for the ride!
Mar 13, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Chase Rice returns to the show to just talk, that’s it just talk about life, duck dogs, singing, lessons learned, the ups and downs of living, and so much more! Chase is such a real dude and we are proud to call him a friend. Chase’s new album is out and it’s going to win Album of the Year! Get it downloaded today! This episode is is brought to you by Benelli Shotguns, Federal Premium Black Cloud. Hi Viz Sights, CamoSpace, Banded Brands, Jargon Duck Calls. Mossy Pond Retrievers, and Eukanuba Dog...
Mar 10, 2023•1 hr 9 min
The guys get into decoys. When they should be repainted or replaced. Updating your spread. Size of your spread. Species within your spread. Are decoys needed in the flooded timber? Is Arkansas more of an audio Duck calling state then it is visual with decoys? Maintenance and how important it is for your decoys and overall gear arsenal. It’s The Banded Hour and it’s all waterfowl hunting! More new episodes of The Banded Hour to be released soon! This episode is brought to you by Banded Brands, Av...
Mar 08, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Roc returns to the show to discuss the 2022-23 California season as well as our days in the field with SCI President and CEO Laird Hamberlin and SCI members who participated in an auction hunt program. Rock’s well versed in everything from farming to water to orchards to ducks to specks to snows to habitat to conservation to you make it! He is a major reason why California Waterfowling has become the talk of the industry! Book a hunt with Merlo Waterfowl and see for yourself! This episode is bro...
Mar 03, 2023•1 hr 17 min
Chad is joined by Randy who owns and operates Premier Prairie Adventures in Kansas and Scott who manages the Quail Creek Hunting Operation in Florida. The guys are hunting ducks and geese at PPA and the discussion revolves around Watwrfowl hunting and culture, the business of the hunt, how special Kansas truly is, and everything else’s that they are experiencing in Kansas. If you’re looking for duck and goose hunting done right, contract Randy Young and book with PPA Kansas! This episode is brou...
Feb 27, 2023•43 min
Coming at you from Flatline Outfitters Oklahoma Duck and Goose Camp, the guys sit down and go down every rabbit hole they possible could on this fine evening! From MMA fights to training to music to cocktails to life to music to friendships and everything in between, this episode is one for the record books! Randy, Gary, and Hendo joined Chad and the crew to chase ducks and geese in Oklahoma and from the scouting to the hunts to the dogs to the meals, it was a trip that will never be forgotten! ...
Feb 22, 2023•2 hr 22 min
JJ is back on the show to talk all things ducks and Geese with Chad! After another successful stint with WyoBraska Outfitters, Chad discuss his time with the crew, the roosts, the absolute shocking number of ducks and geese in the area, the weather, the migration, and the overall culture of WyoBraska! Jj has outfitting and customer service down to a science! Book your hunt with WyoBraska today! This episode is brought to you by WyoBraska Waterfowl, Hi Viz Sights, Benelli Shotguns. federal Premiu...
Feb 16, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Chad is joined by Hi Viz engineers and product development specialists Jason and Nick. The guys got together to chase ducks and geese with WyoBraska Outfitters in Torrington, Wyoming. The guys have a strong discussion covering the history and culture of Hi Viz, the product performance and attention to detail, the dedication to quality, and how Hi Viz makes you a better shotgunner, period! Chad has personally shot Ho Viz for 15 seasons now and he will attest that these sights truly help him get o...
Feb 13, 2023•47 min
Chad is once again joined by Tony and Mark from the lodge at Habitat Flats! Everything duck hunting is on the table from scouting, Love Lake, the migration, flooded corn, ice and thaw, and decoys, you name it! HF has become the top destination for duck hunters across the country and it is due to the knowledge and work ethic of Tony, Mark, and the entire crew! We hope you enjoy the discussion. This episode is brought to you by Benelli Shotguns, Federal Premium Ammunition, Hi Viz Sights, MOJO, Rob...
Feb 10, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Chad is joined by Don Jr. and Ches at the Honey Brake Lodge in Louisiana. This is a strong conversation that pretty much speaks for itself. It is all about hard work, discipline, logic, ethics and The Truth! This episode is brought to you by Corning Ford, Honey Brake, Benelli Shotguns, Federal Premium, Hi Viz Sights, Rob Roberts Custom Gunworks, Jargon Game Calls, and CamoSpace!
Feb 03, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Chad is joined by Benelli’s own George Thompson from the duck camp lodge at Prairie Wings, Arkansas. George invited outdoor writers, Colton and David to camp to experience mallards in the flooded Timber! The mission was to collect data and content on the brand new SBE 3 28 gauge. The discussion revolves around the culture of duck camp and leads into stories and memories that were just created in the woods. The guns did their job without a hitch and the group experienced mallard ducks in their ma...
Jan 31, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Chad is joined by three leads of Gator-Tail Surface Drive Motors and Boats. Kyle Broussard, Bubba Watkins, and Hoyt Louviere join Chad to discuss the history, the story, the culture, the dedication to quality and service, and the future of Gator-Tail! What started as a college project had turned into the industry leader in boats and motors! We are honored to be partnered with Gator-Tail and this conversation comes full circle to shed light on how powerful the American Dream can be! This episode ...
Jan 27, 2023•1 hr 18 min
Chad is down in the Cajun Country of Louisiana and there are zero complaints! Kyle is the founder and owner of Gator-Tail Surface Drive Motors and Boats and Charlie is his lifelong friend who has been there since day one! The conversation goes in and out of Cajun culture, food and drink, hunting, fishing, and crabbing, business, friendship, and more! There isn’t more culture in the world then there is in Southern Louisiana and this podcast touches on a bunch of it! This episode is brought to you...
Jan 25, 2023•1 hr 14 min
Chad is joined by friends Anna and Greg to recap their awesome time in California and to discuss how precious duck camp is! The conversation weaves in and out of speck hunting, duck hunting, and pheasant hunting and bringing kids up in the outdoors. Anna is a leader in the outdoor industry who works hard to introduce the power of hunting and the outdoors to younger people and new hunters alike! Her accomplishments are too long to list here but she can be found on IG @annavoutdoors. Greg is a bas...
Jan 22, 2023•1 hr 17 min
Chad is joined by SCI President and CEO Laird Hamberlin as well as SCI Life Members Larry Shores and Will Parks. All of the guys gathered in California to hunt ducks and geese with Merlo Waterfowl so they sat down and chatted about everything California, everything Merlo, and everything effecting the current climate of hunting and hunter’s rights. It’s a strong conversation that proves once again that there are so many different walks of life that make up our great hunting community and that SCI...
Jan 12, 2023•33 min
Tom is the Founder and CEO of SecureIt Gun Rooms and Safes. This brand has been as innovative as any forearms company in the last decade and they have no plans of stopping. Tom is a wizard of gun safety, security, and storage! He joins Chad to discuss his roots and the beginning origins of the Secure It brand. This episode was filmed and recorded in the Secure It Studio in upstate New York! We are excited to announce the Secure It is the Official Gun Storage and Safe of The Fowl Life RV and Podc...
Jan 09, 2023•1 hr 33 min
Banded has been innovating hunting gear for the past decade and it seems that the ideas and designs continue to be endless! Christian and Eric get into more product talk as well as discussing the ongoing Banded culture with Chad. The brand has evolved into a true lifestyle brand as well as the leader in waterfowl apparel and accessories! These conversations get deep so strap into the blind and let’s hunt! This episode is brought to you by Banded, Avery Outdoors, Greenhead Gear Decoys, Federal Pr...
Jan 07, 2023•1 hr 13 min
Chad and Hal are back to discuss everything going on in the world of work, NASCAR, outdoors and an update on Hal’s new renovations that are going on at hunting camps across the country! We are proud to be part of the Crescent Tools Family and there is so much more to come. This episode is brought to you by Crescent Tools, Bodyguard Bumpers, LEER Toppers, Mickey Thompson Tires, DECKED, and KERSHAW Knives!
Jan 06, 2023•52 min
Chad is once again joined by Andrew to discuss everything duck dogs! Training, hydration, discipline, nutrition, puppies and so much more is on the table for the guys to touch on! This episode is brought to you by Eukanuba Premium Performance, Sig Sauer, Bodyguard Bumper, Benelli USA, DOGTRA Training Systems, Banded Brands, and Corning Ford!
Dec 31, 2022•48 min
E282 Sig Sauer Presents Army Special Forces Jason St. John by Chad Belding
Dec 27, 2022•1 hr 1 min
The guys are back with another strong conversation touching on everything from hunting dry fields versus water, when did Americans begin traveling to Canada for duck and goose hunting, when did the craze really begin to grow, buying habits with the waterfowl consumer, and what exactly is a wader jacket! We hope you enjoy the talk! This episode is brought to you by Banded Brands, Avery Outdoors, Greenhead Gear Decoys, Sig Sauer, GATR Coolers, LEER Toppers, Mickey Thompson Tires, Oakley Eyewear, R...
Dec 22, 2022•1 hr 16 min
