The GoHuntBirds.com Podcast

This week on the show, Marc & Bobby chat about balancing hunting, family obligations and employment duties. We all know it's hard to get out hunting when so many other things take our attention away from the turkey woods, but we want to remind listeners that even a couple hours in the woods is good for the soul.We hope you enjoy!!#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

This week on the show, Marc gives an update on the first week of the 2025 turkey season with the club. He also details his experiences with shooting and helping others shoot Melanistic turkeys.Enjoy!! #GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

It's finally here...the 2025 turkey opener...Are you ready?Let's get after 'em!!#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

This week on the show, Marc & Bobby rehash the last few weekends of charity dinners that they have attended and also talk about the upcoming turkey season. #GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

A chance meeting at the Toronto Outdoor Sportsman show turned into a podcast episode as this week we have Chris Everett on the show representing Safari Club International. Chris talks about all things that SCI has to offer and we also get into some hunting stories from her own personal life. Another episode that we hope you enjoy!!Check out https://safariclub.org/ for more info on how you can support SCI and all of their conservation initiatives.#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

With Spring wild turkey season looming, Marc wanted to catch up with newly appointed CWTF President Mike Holland to discuss the current state of the Canadian Wild Turkey Federation (CWTF)Mike shared with the listeners the mandate of the CWTF as well as all of the programs, initiatives, dinners and events coming up in the very near future. It's safe to say that with things looking up, the CWTF is ready to continue their efforts to conserve, enhance and protect the landscape for both the wild turkey as well as wild turkey hunters. The future looks bright!!We hope you enjoy!!#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

This week on the show, Bobby hosts Greg Shepherd in his home studio in Odessa, Ontario to chat about Greg's call making business - Shep Game Calls.Marc chimes in remotely from Westmeath to add to the conversation and as always, the boys have a great old chat. #GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

On this week's show we have Chad Boles on to discuss his latest book entitled "Adrift In Skinny Water" which is a collection of short stories loosely taken from Chad's life as an avid outdoorsman. You can find a link to Chad's book here ===>>> https://www.canarymediallc.com/Enjoy!!#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

This week on the show Marc and Bobby recount the Spit Bucket Comedy show that Bobby hosted at The Buckle in Kingston, Ontario back in February. The boys also chat about the new Gun Ban list, Wild Turkey Season, sentimental bottles of Kentucky bourbon and a host of other stuff. As always, we hope you enjoy!!#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

In this episode, Marc and Evan recap the past couple of weeks and discuss the Trent River Delta Waterfowl Dinner that was held in February of 2025. They also chat a little bit about Spring snow goose season and get hyped about the upcoming turkey season. As always, we hope you enjoy!!#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

After a bit of a hiatus, we're back with a new episode thanks to Evan Brundage taking the reigns and hitting record. Evan chats a bit about his current ongoings as a waterfowl hunter and talks about the different things that are going on in Ontario.We hope you enjoy!!#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

This week on the show Marc discusses some important dates to mark on the calendar regarding Delta Waterfowl and Ducks Unlimited dinners as well as tells a story of picking up birds from the taxidermist over 7 years after dropping them off. Better Late than Never they say...Enjoy!!#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

Back in the saddle for 2025, Marc and Bobby chat about the year that was and touch on some of the things upcoming in the New Year.Enjoy!!#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

On this week's show we have Phil Barker who is the Canadian distributor for Mud Skipper Motors.Phil walks us through the products offered, how folks come to determine what motor is right for them and of course we chat fowl while we're at it. Another episode in the books that we hope you enjoy!!Cheers!!#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

After a four week hiatus, Marc gets back in the hot seat to put forth a short episode and get the ball rolling again. Hope you enjoy!!#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

On the very first episode recorded at the GoHuntBirds Outpost Camp we sat around the woodstove and chatted about Fall Turkey Hunting over gundogs. Pennsylvania guests Steve Kinder and Dylan Cole joined us for a weekend with their five Dropper dogs and gave us an education on how to hunt Fall Wild Turkey over dogs. A pretty neat experience to host these fellas, we were happy that we had the time to sit down and hit record over a few beers and some brown water on ice. We hope you enjoy!! #GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

This week on the show Marc and Bobby chat about a bunch of different stuff including Bobby's reinvigorated love for fowl hunting, the need to get out and hunt and the want to get "back to the basics" in our waterfowl hunting endeavours. We hope you enjoy and share the show with at least ONE friend. Cheers!!#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

This week on the show guest host Evan Brundage sits down with his buddy Jeremy Whelan to chat about getting into waterfowling as a newbie and the barriers to entry that are involved. They also chat about their new Delta Waterfowl chapter that they have started and give details to their event in 2025. We hope you enjoy!!#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

Back in 2022 we had John Stevens and Mikayla Freeman on the show to chat about the Lake Ontario Hunting Retriever Club on the show.Fast forward to this Fall and it was time to catch up with the club and see where they are at. This time Rob Monico joined in the show to add his point of view and we also had John return to the show to add some of his experience.As always, we hope you enjoy!! #GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

This week Bobby gives us the run down on his first duck hunt of the season and the boys chat about the importance and meaning of being a waterfowler. Bobby hadn't hit the marsh in a while, so it was nice to see him back behind the 12 gauge and of course behind the cook stove. We hope you enjoy!!#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

This week Marc & Bobby chat about the #DuckCamp24 weekend and ramble on about several other hot topics.We hope you enjoy!!#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

Who is your Daddy and what does he do?This week on the show Marc gives an update on first couple weeks of the season highlighting an interesting banded bird encounter and some warmer than watned weather.  He also gives his two cents on who to support in Ontario's new Daddy Vs. Daddy Decoy company battle. Hope you enjoy!!#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

Waterfowl hunting means so much to many of us in so many ways, but have you ever stopped and asked yourself this question?  "What would I be doing if it wasn't for Waterfowl hunting?"This week on the show Marc addresses just such a wonder.Enjoy!!#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

Luck is where opportunity meets preparation...And if you wanna be lucky, then you've got to be prepared. This week we chat about getting ready for the upcoming season and the excitement that comes along with getting closer to opening day. Enjoy!!#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

On this week's episode we sit down with Joe Vermeulen from the Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary in Kingsville, Ontario to chat about the origination of bird banding in Canada. Joe fills us all in on the origination of migratory bird leg banding, the ongoings of the sanctuary and future potential projects that the Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary are working on. We hope you enjoy!!#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

After an extended break from the podcast, Marc jumps back in the hot seat to chat about his experience taking in the 3rd annual Delta Waterfowl Duck Expo in Baton Rouge, Louisiana Highlights include a tour of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, racking up the kilometres on a car rental and losing a wallet on the Nashville strip!!Enjoy!!#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

It's been a minute since we've dropped a podcast episode, and the reason is that we've just been so busy!!But never fear, when we can't get the job done, we find that we have others who can step up their game to pitch in and help out. Please enjoy this episode recorded by our friend Evan Brundage who took matters into his own hands on this one!!#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

On this week's episode of the podcast, Marc & Bobby ramble on about a bunch of different topics. Due to some time constraints, this one had very little editing done...so buckle up folks!!#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

To commemorate Father's Day this weekend,  Marc & Bobby chat about their own Fathers and how much they are both missed. They also top their hats to all of the dads out there who are doing their best to get their kids out hunting with them. Enjoy!!#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

As we roll into Summer 2024, Marc give a bit of a state of the union as to what's in store for the next couple of months.As always, thanks for listening. Enjoy!!#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

It's the final day of the 2024 Ontario Wild Turkey Season and Marc reflects on the chess match that is Turkey hunting and how the last 37 days have flown by.Enjoy!!#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

This week on the show Marc takes it upon himself to tackle some of the top questions that he's been seeing on the online Facebook Turkey Forums. Marc adds his .02 on a number of topics in hopes to help others make the most of their time in the #TurkeyWoodsEnjoy!!#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

This week on the show Bobby and Marc chat about the nuances of mid to late season Spring turkey hunting and why it might be the best time of year to hunt these birds. Marc lists some of the reasons as well as some thoughts, tips and tricks on tricking those weary Toms. Enjoy!!#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

This week on the show we have Ontario resident Mike Walters sit down the chat about his almost 40 years of wild turkey hunting experience.Mike started hunting turkey in 1985 and hasn't missed a Spring season since. Mike joined us at our hunt club earlier this Spring for his first ever attempt at harvesting a bird in the province of Quebec and we caught up over a beer on the deck after his first day in camp. Give it a listen and enjoy!! #GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

This week on the show Marc sits down with Phil Savignac from PVS Game Calls at his workshop in Kanata, Ontario. Marc got to tour the shop and see how custom calls are made and get a glimpse of what all goes into taking a piece of wood and turning it into a work of art. Great episode with one of Ontario's great custom call makers. Enjoy!!#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

Turkey hunting is a game of patience and the more time you put into the game, the better your success rate will be. However you will make a lot of mistakes along the way and this week on the show Marc & Bobby chat about some of the common mistakes that are made by most turkey hunters and how to avoid them.Hope you enjoy!!#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

We reached out to Nicole Vachal this week to chat about her new podcasting venture "The Canadian Women of the Outdoors"There aren't a lot of podcasts about women who hunt and we wanted to help shed some light on this podcast and give it some exposure to our listeners. #GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

This week on the show we host Greg McDonald who is the owner and founder of Canada's newest Decoy company - Honk Daddy!!Greg tells us about his new venture and gets us excited to see what new products are coming for 2024!!Enjoy!!#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

Spring is in the air and with that there's lot going on here at GoHuntBirds.This episode Marc gives a bit of an update as to what's been up here and what to look forward to as the Spring Turkey season is just around the corner!!Enjoy!!#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

This week's show features former 3x Superbowl champion Matt Light who is now focusing his time in the outdoor world as the founder of the Light Foundation which is a non-profit organization that helps young people develop the skills, values and mindset needed to create a meaningful and productive future. Part of the Light Foundation's initiative involves taking youth out for turkey hunting events and that is what this episode focuses on today. Please enjoy!!#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

This week we catch up with Jenn Gadbois from the Canadian Sporting Arms & Ammunition Association and chat bout firearms advocacy, getting more folks into hunting and a number of other topics. Hope you enjoy!!#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

With waterfowl hunting being a gear intensive hobby, we're always looking for a better way of doing things and a more economical option, especially in the Canadian market where we don't always have access to all of the latest and greatest stuff. This week we chat with Erik Stella who is the founder and owner of The Decoy Daddy, Canada's newest silhouette decoy company. Erik saw a hole in the decoy market and has come to the table with a decoy that he hopes can put birds on the ground.#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

This week we have Andrew Rochon on the show to chat about wild game cuisine. Andrew is the food editor for Ontario Out of Doors magazine as well as the executive chef at Prairie Skies Outfitters in Saskatchewan. Andrew shares with us his start into the culinary industry and how he fell in love with catching, preparing and cooking wild game for his family, friends and clients. Enjoy!!#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

After hunting waterfowl for 6 months straight, Big Sean Hammock takes a minute to sit down and catch up with us after his grind of a season. We chat about his trips to Canada, his issues with border security, the warm weather that made for slow hunting and his love for Tim Horton's coffee and a good apple fritter. #GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

This week Marc chats about looking within one's self to find purpose. When you lose your way, you often lose your why when one can figure out what their true calling is, it often puts many things into perspective. #GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

Marc & Bobby chat about all sorts of wonderful topics including Taylor Swift at the Superbowl, The Phantom of the Opera and the preference of eating Ducks over Canada Geese.We're all over the place on this one, but it's good to sit down and chat.Enjoy!!#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

In this episode Marc talks about the devastating loss of his dog Rosie. Rosie was a beautiful Red Fox Labrador Retriever that was just coming into her own that was unfortunately hit by a vehicle in front of her home on Monday, January 29th. This one hits hard, but we forge on...  #GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

Sometimes on the podcast it's nice to just call up a friend and hit record. This week on the show, Marc & Bobby catch up and chat about all sorts of topics including hunting, raising kids, stand up comedy and trying to colour within the lines. Enjoy!!#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

In the past if you would have handed us a Turkish shotgun, we would have politely handed it back to you and stuck to our own brands. But after trying the Revolution Armory guns for a season, we have to admit that they're pretty good guns for the price.This week's podcast we discuss in detail Revolution Armory. Enjoy!!#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

In the first episode of 2024 Marc chats about some of the realizations he's made over the past year and how they have helped him get through some difficult times. Marc also dives into the events that will be available for members for the Fall of 2024 and how to get signed up to be a part of the club. #GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

December 22nd will always have special meaning to the hunt club. Listen in to find out more about the meaning behind this date. Enjoy!!#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com