Happiest Hours Outdoor Podcast

On episode 10 of the Happiest Hours Outdoor Podcast. I just wanted to give a little bit of a wrap up on my turkey season as well as give a little update on what's been going on as well as what will be going down this summer. I appreciate all my listeners. I have had some people approach me on some apparel like hats and shirts? If there's any interest please fill out the questionnaire on my Instagram stories and highlights.

On episode 9 of the Happiest Hours Outdoor Podcast I'm joined by Zac Brown. Zac is a waterfowl guide for Red Rock Outdoors and is also apart of the GunDog Outdoors team. In this episode we talk about a close call in the field, the importance of gun dog safety, turkey hunting, and the experiences of a guide while chasing lessers in the great state of Oklahoma. Thanks to Zac for being a guest on the podcast!

I am joined once again by John. In this episode we discuss how to plan a trip, what is necessary to be prepared, and the importance of being familiar with your gear. We relate this to our past adventures and how we can prepare better for our next trip.

This week I am joined by Holly Heyser. Holly is a hunter, photographer, cook, and former magazine editor, and, head of communications for California Waterfowl. In this episode we discuss making the switch from a 12 gauge shotgun to a 20 gauge shotgun, Getting new hunters introduced to the sport, The different uses for duck fat, Different techniques duck hunters use to keep their socks up while wearing waders, hunting ethics, and so much more. We dive into many topics, some popular, and some not so popular. I am honored to Have Holly on the show.

On episode 6 of the Happiest Hours Outdoor Podcast I am Joined by Jake Latendresse. Jake is a life long outdoors-man who is a professional Outdoor Photographer/Videographer. Jake Owns and Operates Latendresse media while also being a partial owner of Prairie Rock Outfitters. Jake shares his thoughts on whitetail scores, hunting ethics and vernacular, his adventures across the world. Jake also talks about the upcoming Bassmaster Classic and his assignment being Jason Christie. Jason and Jake have some unfinished business at Lake Hartwell and they have their eyes set on the World Championship Title of 2022 Bassmaster Classic Champion. Jake is a true role model and a person everyone can learn something from. I am very honored to have him as a guest.

On episode 5 of the Happiest Hours Outdoor Podcast I am joined by a lifelong outdoors enthusiast, John J LoManaco. John has been hunting since the age of 7, he has hunted in 42 country's across the globe, has completed a North American Sheep Grand Slam, he served in the U.S. Armed Forces during the Korean Conflict, and he still has the same love for the outdoors that he had when he was just getting started. We covered topics such as various waterfowl species and calls, how much it costs to hunt sheep in today's times, along with what John considers to be trophy sized animals. John is a true steward of the outdoors and I am very honored to have him on as a guest.

I wanted to share some thoughts about new outdoors-men and women, and give some ideas to people who are interested in outdoor activity's such as hunting and fishing. This episode covers different ways to get involved and gain experience quickly. These ways will increase your confidence as a newbie to the sport and encourage you to take a leap of faith and get out there. I hope this gets at least one more person in the field!

This episode is all about my story, why I started this podcast, a little update on this waterfowl season, and some things to come. I think this episode is well overdue and will explain some questions listeners may have.

Joel Strickland a water fowl guide in Stuttgart Arkansas joins us to discuss what digital media is doing for the hunting community, Premium Ammo and it's benefits, Shotgunning, Guide Gear, his recent adventures, along with the story of how we met in 2016 and how speck hunting has changed since then.

The first guest on the Happiest Hours Outdoors Podcast welcomes Doug Steinke, a avid waterfowl hunter and fly fisherman, who enjoys capturing the happiest moments of events through the lens of a camera. Doug brings another level of fine detail to decoying birds and explains the purpose of his famous sandbar spreads. Doug gives his outlook on fly fishing, sub gauges, and what makes being in the outdoors so enjoyable.