Living The Guide Life

Chance Pratt is joined by Land Tawney who is the CEO of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers out in Montana. He is a 5th generation Montanan and studied at the University of Montana. We discuss so many issues that we are dealing with as conservationists throughout the United States but our biggest conservation is about the current problem with corner-crossing happening right now in Wyoming. He has so much knowledge on these issues and it is great to get a feel of some of the things we need to fight for as conservationists! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chance-pratt/support

Chance Pratt is joined by Jacob Solmann who is the new owner of Full Throttle Outdoors. We discuss his plans on what is to come when buying an outfitter and what he would like to do for his guides from his past experiences as working for an outfitter. Also he lets us in on some of his worst hunts with clients, as well as some of the best stories while living in Texas! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chance-pratt/support

Chance Pratt is joined by Joey Vassallo who is one of the owners of Midwest Flyways. We sit down and discuss topics around Minnesota regulations, hiring guides, and what Midwest Flyways is all about. It is super fun to hear his thoughts on podcasting through his own podcast as well as some of the media work that they are currently working on! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chance-pratt/support

Chance Pratt is joined by Ben Commodore who runs Divebomb Canada in Alberta. We have so much fun talking dog training, snow goose hunting, Divebomb, and so much more! It is great to hear his input on shock collars and how he trains without one during the de-cheating process. Also when we are discussing about hunting dogs their first year, and it may make you rethink it depending how your dog has been socialized and how it can handle the environment it will be placed in. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chance-pratt/support

Chance Pratt sits down with Josh Stoner who is a guide at Stanfield Hunting Outfitters down in Texas. We really dig into what the ideal client comes down too as well as some of his best worst client stories. But overall he gives us the run down of how the operation works from when you pull up to the lodge to when you leave! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chance-pratt/support

Chance Pratt is joined again by Alex Tschosik who runs GetGeese.com. We dig into everything you need to know about going on your first spring snow goose hunt. From what to expect with numbers of birds, how to be a good client, dogs, feed hunting VS migrator hunting, and so much more! We have a blast getting to discuss topics that rarely ever get talked about so if you are looking to get in on your first snow goose hunt this is the episode for you! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chance-pratt/support

Chance Pratt is joined by Craig Francis who is the senior creative producer at Sitka Gear. He has done some incredible work in the past as well with helping transform the journal for Filson and much more. We have some awesome conversations about roasting coffee, how he helps creatives build the life they want, & what Sitka Gear has coming for turkeys this spring! Make sure to keep an eye out for his new website to help creatives dropping in the coming weeks! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chance-pratt/support

Chance Pratt is joined by Hunter Reiley who is a guide at FowlCo in Oklahoma and is a very skilled photographer/videographer. We sit down to discuss what Arkansas snow goose hunting has been like this spring, as well as what its like to be a guide at FowlCo with such great leadership and family morals at an outfitter. He also gives some of his knowledge on editing photos and different types of cameras and what makes them great! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chance-pratt/support

Chance Pratt is joined by Tyler Hills who is apart of the Hunt41 Crew. We discuss what makes Hunt41 what it is as well as how it all started. During our talk I Find out some incredible stories he has to share not only about waterfowl but about life. He also gives a little insight on what to expect next coming from Hunt41! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chance-pratt/support

Chance Pratt is joined Blake Gibson who is Co-Owner of Long Hallow Retrievers out in Washington. At the age of 23 he has the knowledge of a life long dog trainer. From discussing force fetch to introducing your dog to guns this episode is meant for everyone that has a dog or looking to get a dog in the future! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chance-pratt/support

Chance Pratt is joined by Myles Williamson who runs around the country filming all sorts of hunts as well as making a name for himself under Wicked Media Productions. Myles travels border to border chasing any type of waterfowl behind a camera and who he got into to filming is a really different story. Behind that story it shows you how you can handle certain scenarios either one way or the other. Listen to how we talk about what he does and the work behind being a cameraman all across the country! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chance-pratt/support

Chance Pratt is joined by Nick Sherrod who is a partner at Arterra Media. We dig into everything about waterfowl hunting this season as well as his film career. It is very interesting on his take for what he wants to create in a film as well as some of the things he says about how Arterra hires with the new age of videographers. With stories from farmers in Canada to turkey hunting in his home state this episode is nothing but laughs and knowledge! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chance-pratt/support

Chance Pratt is joined by Ben Commodore the man behind the DiveBomb Canada operation. We chat about what its like up there compared to the United States operation. As well as what his hunting season looks like, and how the non residents effect the waterfowl hunting! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chance-pratt/support

Chance Pratt is joined by Trevor Austin, Matt Zilla, & Cade Trickey to chat about what is happening at game fair as well as what there fall has in stall for them. We discuss everything from calls, trips across North America, and so much more that you will not want to miss! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chance-pratt/support

Chance Pratt is joined by the Smackem Outdoors crew to discuss some memories we have had hunting together. As well as what they have planned for this season and some of there goals they are trying to reach as youtubers! We also dig into what goes on behind the camera and what it takes to work as a team to create such an outcome!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chance-pratt/support

Chance Pratt is joined by Nick Johnson who is an avid bird nerd, and calling instructor. With him being a Minnesota native we discuss what it's like to hunt big geese here as well as different patterns all across the country that he has done research on. We also dig into his calling app and so much more about what makes him successful in the new tactics he has tried over the years of hunting and guiding! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chance-pratt/support

Chance Pratt is joined by Cory Loeffler who is the owner of DRC Call Company based out of Minnesota up in the "Tundra". We discuss all topics on the call company and the upcoming projects they have as well as turkey hunting, dog training, and of course living off the land. Super fun to sit down and catch up after our time spring snow goose hunting in Sodak! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chance-pratt/support

Chance Pratt is joined by the wild turkey doctor himself Dr. Mike Chamberlain. We discuss some aspects of hunting that have been controversial in the turkey hunting community. We also dig into the research he is doing to prove the turkey numbers that we have needed to see for the past 10 years. It was also fun to discuss on how you can help the turkey numbers with donations or even just going to your nearest property you have permission too and building the habitat they need to survive! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chance-pratt/support

Chance Pratt is joined by Adam Foss who is a very well known photographer, filmmaker, writer and brand ambassador. He has done some really awesome work based around the mountains and as we get to talking he really dives head first into that its all about the experience and how you get there! We also discuss what it took to work on the Yeti Wild Sheep and some of his favorite stories up in the mountains! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chance-pratt/support

Chance Pratt is joined by Matt Zilla who does photography and content creation. We discuss what social media has done to the outdoor industry and his thoughts on the outdoor creative industry as a whole. When we talk about the industry there is many different personalities whether they posts for likes or because they really love what they do! Make sure to check him out at Game Fair in Minnesota with the Pacific Calls Booth! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chance-pratt/support

Chance Pratt sits down with Will Riddle who does the managing of waterfowl over at Crooked Wing Outfitters down in Texas. We discuss what the difference is from being a guide to running an operation which most of the time means not getting to hunt as much. We also get curious on why they aren't doing more research on sandhill cranes with the amount of hunters that have just started recently hunting these birds harder than ever! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chance-pratt/support

Chance Pratt is joined by Rusty Creasey who is the manager at the legendary Coca Cola Woods. We dig into all things duck hunting timber and the back story of how he got introduced which led him to the position he is in today. We also discuss what the experience is all about and what it takes in the offseason to create such a special place! Not to mention this place is invite only which makes it even cooler for the people that have had the privilege to hunt out there! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chance-pratt/support

Chance Pratt is joined by TJ Booth from SPLIT REED where he works photography, video, graphic design, and marketing. We dig into what its really like to hunt the great state of Utah and what the Great Salt Lake is all about! We also get into a bit of his work and what this year will hold for him over at SPLIT REED. Don't forget if you don't know what the TJ System is you might want too listen in! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chance-pratt/support

Chance Pratt is joined by Erik Guggenheim as we discuss his past 27 years as being an OG guide in the industry. We dig into everything from life on the road with a family as well as what it takes to separate yourself! We also find out so of the ins and outs to running an outfitter and we hate to say it but that might mean less time hunting! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chance-pratt/support

Chance Pratt is joined by Justin Sears to talk about what its like to hunt guide snow geese down in Arkansas with Dirty Bird Outfitters. We also discuss what the hunting is like in South Dakota with the lottery as well as the deer and turkey hunting! Their is certain tactics that they use to kill great amounts of birds that just works! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chance-pratt/support

Chance Pratt is joined by Zane Howard who is part owner of Loaded Timber Waterfowl and is a guide over at Dust Devil Outfitters. We dig into what really goes on while hunting public land through Zanes eyes and how he thinks we can create better hunting etiquette throughout public lands. We also take a look at what goes on at Loaded Timber and how they are creating hunting opportunity for our youth and veterans! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chance-pratt/support

Chance Pratt is joined by Grady Rawls who is a filmmaker based out of Oregon who is very talented in the big game industry. We talk about what its like to be on these trophy hunts and how he is able to film without being seen. We also go over what it is like to run all over the country and see some truly incredible places that most people will never see in their lifetime! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chance-pratt/support

Chance Pratt is joined by Clay Forst who is the manger at Stuart Ranch Outfitters which is his families ranch as well as the oldest family owned ranch in Oklahoma. We discuss what its like to be able to hunt your own property and how he is able to manage it for ducks. We also are able to chat about what goes into their turkey and deer hunts and how they are able to work around the hog problem they have in Oklahoma! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chance-pratt/support

Chance Pratt is joined by Charlie Fox who is a guide at Dirty Bird Outfitters, owns his own guide service which is Midwest Pile Co., and if Canada opens up he will be chasing the money with Black Duck Waterfowl! It was great to discuss the topic of social media with a younger gentleman like himself to really hear his input on whats important and to stay humble. We also discuss what its like to get revenge on birds that just kick your ass some days! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chance-pratt/support

Chance Pratt sits down with Calvin Bjornson who is a guide at Dirty Bird, as well as one of the newest guides at Cadillac Creek in Texas. We dig into what its like as a farmer when people come to ask to hunt your property. We also discuss what Texas is all about and the new lodge that Dirty Bird is building this year! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chance-pratt/support

Chance Pratt is joined by Captain Charlie Summerville who is the owner of Aleutian Island Waterfowlers and Alaskas Team Xtreme. He digs into how he pioneered his way into king eider hunting on St. Paul Island, as well as the overall hunting experience people should have on a guided trip. We also discuss what it means to shoot a trophy bird overshooting a pile and what that feels like for example hunting an emperor goose! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chance-pratt/support

Chance Pratt is joined by Jeff Colwell and his son Colton Colwell to discuss the start of Front Range Guide Service in Colorado. We discuss pit positions, how to hunt pressure geese, and what they have to deal with hunting so many sub-species of geese on the front range. Also we dig into their spring snow goose hunts in Nebraska and what they are all about! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chance-pratt/support

Chance Pratt is joined by Wade Shoemaker and we get to discuss everything in the waterfowl industry from traveling across the country to what it really takes to be a content creator and too not half ass things in the industry you are trying to get into. We also get to talking about some of our best guide stories and he has some from dry creek in Texas that will make a grown man giggle! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chance-pratt/support

Chance Pratt is joined by Nick Johnson who is an avid bird nerd, and calling instructor. With him being a Minnesota native we discuss what it's like to hunt big geese here as well as different patterns all across the country that he has done research on. We also dig into his calling app and so much more about what makes him successful in the new tactics he has tried over the years of hunting and guiding! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chance-pratt/support

Chance Pratt is joined by Mather Mckallor who is a very well know film maker who creates films for Slade NorthWest as well as goHUNT. It is super fun to get to dig into his brain on what makes a film great and the stories that he is trying to tell in them. We also dig into certain things that may make or break your film for certain projects! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chance-pratt/support

Chance Pratt is joined by Cory Loeffler who is the owner of DRC Call Company based out of Minnesota up in the "Tundra". We discuss all topics on the call company and the upcoming projects they have as well as turkey hunting, dog training, and of course living off the land. Super fun to sit down and catch up after our time spring snow goose hunting in Sodak! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chance-pratt/support

Chance Pratt is joined by the wild turkey doctor himself Dr. Mike Chamberlain. We discuss some aspects of hunting that have been controversial in the turkey hunting community. We also dig into the research he is doing to prove the turkey numbers that we have needed to see for the past 10 years. It was also fun to discuss on how you can help the turkey numbers with donations or even just going to your nearest property you have permission too and building the habitat they need to survive! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chance-pratt/support

Chance Pratt is joined by Ben Anderson & Kobie Koenig to discuss their time on the Bemidji State Fishing Team and what it means to be a college tournament fisherman. As well as their time in the high school ring and how that has brought friendships that would have probably never happened without fishing. We also dig into all different tactics on fishing new lakes, time of year to throw certain baits, and some much more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chance-pratt/support

Chance Pratt is joined by Cade Trickey who is an Arkansas native who is a well known photographer for Dive Bomb Industries. We dig into what its like being a traveling waterfowl and how much work goes into these trips that he is fortunate enough to take for work, as well as his time spent in the woods chasing thunder chickens! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chance-pratt/support

Chance Pratt is joined by Lee Kjos who is a Minnesota native and has done some really incredible work with being the owner of Boss Shot Shells, as well as his work in the photography industry. It was a blast getting to chat about what Lee has seen in Minnesota and what goes on behind the scenes at Boss Shot! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chance-pratt/support

Chance Pratt is joined by Josh Teff who is the managing partner at FowlCo we dig into what makes a guide service great. As we touch on that Josh really digs into the experience from FowlCo and what goes on day in and day out. We also really dig into youth hunting and how we can start to bring this sport back to life for our youth! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chance-pratt/support

Chance Pratt is joined by Ryan Bassham he has worked for some big companies in like sitka, drake and more. He has traveled all over the world and it is really neat to hear some of his stories with traveling. We also discuss some of the things you shouldn't be posting on social media and on how you show your kill respectfully! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chance-pratt/support

Chance Pratt is joined by Trevor Bennett who is a guide at Crooked Wing, Dirty Bird, and Blackduck Waterfowl. We dig into what its like to chase waterfowl all year long and what it takes in a person to do so. Also we start up the conversion about social media and the pros and cons of it for people that want to learn and for others who may just be chasing clout! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chance-pratt/support

Chance Pratt is joined by Cadillac Creeks finest Chance Bass and Justus Mickley we dig into the time I was down there and got to meet these fine gentleman which has truly turned into some close friends. We also go into decoy spreads what Texas is all about and some stories you will not want to miss out from these ol boys! Remember folks Pampa Provides... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chance-pratt/support

Chance Pratt is joined by Nick Costas who is the owner of Thunderbird Outfitters in Saskachewan, Canada and partner in SPLIT REED which is a media based coming helping people get the right hunt for the right person. We have a great chat about the new chapters in his career and also his time at dive-bomb! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chance-pratt/support

Chance Pratt is joined by Forrest Carpenter to discuss his work with Dive Bomb Industries, his past in competition calling, being a pilot, and all around things happening in the outdoor industry. We dig into decoy spreads, upcoming squad fest for Dive Bomb, as well as his photography work! Might even hint at when the new goose floaters will be dropping! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chance-pratt/support

Chance Pratt is joined by Zach Rutledge to discuss his work with photography, videography, and how to pattern your social media posts to get the most exposure. We talk about his future with moving to Texas to film for youtube as well with his work at Long Neck Outfitters for the next waterfowl season upon us! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chance-pratt/support

Chance Pratt is joined by Stephen Kornacki to talk about what it takes to take a Sitka Diverge winning photo, and how to take my different shots with your camera to become a better photographer. We also dig into some public land diver hunting and what it might take to be successful when you have four other boats on the same lake! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chance-pratt/support

Chance Pratt is joined by Ethan Gooch to chat about the Macks World Snow Goose Championship and what its like to knock down 467 geese to win it. We also dig into his work on youtube as well as his The Hunting Public Internship, and how that that has aloud him to gain more knowledge about film work! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chance-pratt/support

Chance Pratt is joined by Jack Summers who is a freelance videographer/photographer from Texas. He was doing a lot of freelance work last season until he went full blown with Redeye Outfitters for a few months. We talk about how to join the industry and some keys aspects on how to separate yourself. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chance-pratt/support

Chance Pratt is joined by Barton Ramsey Owner of Southern Oak Kennels, and also the founder of Cornerstone Gun dogs. We dig into what its like to work in an industry where it is very emotional because you are giving people their family member. We also go into the differences of UK trials and American trials. As well as what kind of operation and training they do at SOK. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chance-pratt/support