Podcasts about federal premium ammunition

Today's episode is all about some of the best tools in the game, Mojo decoys! Chad sits down with the one and only, Terry Denmon, the man who lit the fuse on a hunting revolution with MOJO Outdoors. From building his very first invention to launching a movement that turns ducks inside out from Canada to Arkansas, Terry breaks it all down. The grit, the grind, and the gear that changed the game forever. Hear the untold story of how MOJO started, how it evolved, and why it still dominates the skies today. Don't miss the product that's got Chad's phone still blowing up at all hours! Hunters can't get enough of it, and after this episode, you'll know exactly why. This is the kind of conversation that makes you want to start prepping now for waterfowl season! It just can't come fast enough! Press play and get ready to feel the motion. This episode is brought to you by MOJO, Caesar's Palace, Benelli, Federal Premium Ammunition, Cowboy Choice Feeds, Corning Ford, Safari Club International, Mickey Thompson Tires, KERSHAW Knives, The Provider Culinary, and Freedom Hunters.

In this episode of Gun Talk Nation, we bring you exclusive insights from LeverFest, a special media event celebrating the red-hot lever-action rifle market. Host Ryan Gresham is joined by JJ Reich of Federal Premium Ammunition to explore groundbreaking ammo innovations and deep-dive into topics every firearms enthusiast will love.Key Topics Covered:Lever-action rifle calibers: .45-70 Gov't, .44 Magnum, .45 Colt, .357 MagnumNew HammerDown ammo optimized for lever gunsSelf-defense ammo insights: .22 LR Punch, .327 Federal Magnum, Hydra-Shok DeepIntroduction of 7mm Backcountry: high-pressure cartridge made for suppressor useSubsonic rounds and suppressed hunting advantagesDiscussion on future trends: .32 caliber resurgence, revolver and suppressor fest ideasShotgun ammo updates: paper hull nostalgia & sporting clays innovationGear & Ammo Mentioned:Federal Premium: HammerDown, Hydra-Shok Deep, .22 LR Punch, Fusion, Terminal AscentVortex Viper Shotgun Enclosed Micro Red DotSmith & Wesson CSX E-SeriesRuger RXMSavage Revel .22Range Ready Training facility overviewDon't Miss This If You're Into:Lever guns and legacy firearmsBallistics, cartridge design, and hunting ammoSuppressors and tactical firearm setupsNew ammo tech and bullet bonding processesReal talk from industry insiders and gear nerdsLearn more at: federalpremium.comBe sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more deep dives into firearms, ammo, and gear! What should the next "fest" be? RevolverFest? SuppressFest? Let us know below!This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by Smith & Wesson, Range Ready Studios, Ruger, and Vortex Optics.For more content, subscribe to Gun Talk at guntalktv.com, on Gun Talk's Roku, Apple TV, iOS app, Android app, or find Gun Talk on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, Instagram, X and guntalk.com. Listen to all Gun Talk Podcasts with Spreaker, iHeart, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you find podcasts.Copyright ©2025 Freefire Media, LLC04.23.25Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

What's wrong with Chad's duck calling? The guys in this episode sure have a lot to say about it. Join Chad, Hunter McLemore, Tyler Farr, and Drew Beam as they bring the unfiltered, straight-up, hilarious energy of duck camp to the podcast. This is real duck camp talk—four unique personalities, all passionate duck hunters, each with wildly different careers and stories, coming together to talk everything ducks, careers, and the things we want to hear! From competitive calling and the styles of different callers to the best hunting stories, they dive into what makes duck camp more than just a place to hunt. Chad has always said, there is no place like duck camp! Welcome to ours! This episode is brought to you by Bad Boy Mowers, Federal Premium Ammunition, American Almond Beef, Cowboy Choice Feeds, Corning Ford, Safari Club International, LEER Toppers, Mickey Thompson Tires, KERSHAW Knives, The Provider Culinary, and Freedom Hunters.

Kurt Swenson is a North Dakota landowner and hunter that makes his working land work for wildlife.  Kurt helps us understand what it's like to be a landowner on the other side of the door when hunters stop and ask permission to hunt his land.  He explains when and why he lets people hunt, sharing the land program, building relationships, how to ruin private access for others, what landowners think about out-of-state hunters, what goes into building habitat, pheasant tattoos spark conservation conversations, all habitat is not created equal, working with ND state agencies, culling roosters, role playing hunter and landowner conversations, and so much more.   Presented by: Walton's (https://www.waltons.com/) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) Aluma Trailers (https://www.alumaklm.com) Chief Upland (https://chiefupland.com/) Lucky Duck Premium Decoys (https://www.luckyduck.com/) Federal Premium Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/) Sage and Braker (https://sageandbraker.com/) & Hunt North Dakota (https://www.helloND.com/)

Kurt Swenson is a North Dakota landowner and hunter that makes his working land work for wildlife.  Kurt helps us understand what it's like to be a landowner on the other side of the door when hunters stop and ask permission to hunt his land.  He explains when and why he lets people hunt, sharing the land program, building relationships, how to ruin private access for others, what landowners think about out-of-state hunters, what goes into building habitat, pheasant tattoos spark conservation conversations, all habitat is not created equal, working with ND state agencies, culling roosters, role playing hunter and landowner conversations, and so much more.   Presented by: Walton's (https://www.waltons.com/) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) Aluma Trailers (https://www.alumaklm.com) Chief Upland (https://chiefupland.com/) Lucky Duck Premium Decoys (https://www.luckyduck.com/) Federal Premium Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/) Sage and Braker (https://sageandbraker.com/) & Hunt North Dakota (https://www.helloND.com/)

Darwin Weeldreyer is a dedicated South Dakota pheasant hunter, Pheasants Forever volunteer, and habitat champion.  We discuss pheasant populations in South Dakota, late season hunting tactics, enjoying the big flush during the late season, creating habitat, growing the upland bird hunting community, working together to make the land better, enjoying hunts with friends and strangers, and culling roosters before nasty winter weather hits and hurts the birds.  We also share a list of Christmas wishes from our bird hunting listeners.   Presented by: Walton's (https://www.waltons.com/) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) Aluma Trailers (https://www.alumaklm.com) Chief Upland (https://chiefupland.com/) Lucky Duck Premium Decoys (https://www.luckyduck.com/) Federal Premium Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/) Sage and Braker (https://sageandbraker.com/) & Hunt North Dakota (https://www.helloND.com/)

Darwin Weeldreyer is a dedicated South Dakota pheasant hunter, Pheasants Forever volunteer, and habitat champion.  We discuss pheasant populations in South Dakota, late season hunting tactics, enjoying the big flush during the late season, creating habitat, growing the upland bird hunting community, working together to make the land better, enjoying hunts with friends and strangers, and culling roosters before nasty winter weather hits and hurts the birds.  We also share a list of Christmas wishes from our bird hunting listeners.   Presented by: Walton's (https://www.waltons.com/) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) Aluma Trailers (https://www.alumaklm.com) Chief Upland (https://chiefupland.com/) Lucky Duck Premium Decoys (https://www.luckyduck.com/) Federal Premium Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/) Sage and Braker (https://sageandbraker.com/) & Hunt North Dakota (https://www.helloND.com/)

Are there wild pheasants and bobwhite quail in Indiana?  We join a passionate crew of upland bird hunters in the Hoosier State that can prove there are a lot of them.  Craig Standish and his buddies explain why Indiana's fertile soil grows wild pheasants and quail, how their efforts to create more wildlife habitat is working, their proof is in the flush, the power of good dogs, the return of bobwhite quail, farming practices that can work for wildlife, a little grass goes a long way, their roles as PF volunteers, and success stories from the hunt.  Plus, Dave Gerts shares his experiences training bomb dogs to save soldiers during the war in Iraq.   Presented by: Walton's (https://www.waltons.com/) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) Aluma Trailers (https://www.alumaklm.com) Chief Upland (https://chiefupland.com/) Lucky Duck Premium Decoys (https://www.luckyduck.com/) Federal Premium Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/) Sage and Braker (https://sageandbraker.com/) & Hunt North Dakota (https://www.helloND.com/)

Are there wild pheasants and bobwhite quail in Indiana?  We join a passionate crew of upland bird hunters in the Hoosier State that can prove there are a lot of them.  Craig Standish and his buddies explain why Indiana's fertile soil grows wild pheasants and quail, how their efforts to create more wildlife habitat is working, their proof is in the flush, the power of good dogs, the return of bobwhite quail, farming practices that can work for wildlife, a little grass goes a long way, their roles as PF volunteers, and success stories from the hunt.  Plus, Dave Gerts shares his experiences training bomb dogs to save soldiers during the war in Iraq.   Presented by: Walton's (https://www.waltons.com/) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) Aluma Trailers (https://www.alumaklm.com) Chief Upland (https://chiefupland.com/) Lucky Duck Premium Decoys (https://www.luckyduck.com/) Federal Premium Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/) Sage and Braker (https://sageandbraker.com/) & Hunt North Dakota (https://www.helloND.com/)

Tyler Webster & Wess Larabee from the Western Wingshooter Podcast join us to break down late season tactics to outsmart wild pheasants.  We discuss how to approach habitat on solo hunts & with groups, the art of blocking, late season food sources, when to hunt, slowing down, don't get caught up in the big flush, walking backwards and repeating a walk, double tapping, Tyler goes down, where is the real pheasant capital of America, and so much more.  @the.westernwingshooter.podcast   Presented by: Walton's (https://www.waltons.com/) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) Aluma Trailers (https://www.alumaklm.com) Chief Upland (https://chiefupland.com/) Lucky Duck Premium Decoys (https://www.luckyduck.com/) Federal Premium Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/) Sage and Braker (https://sageandbraker.com/) & Hunt North Dakota (https://www.helloND.com/)

Tyler Webster & Wess Larabee from the Western Wingshooter Podcast join us to break down late season tactics to outsmart wild pheasants.  We discuss how to approach habitat on solo hunts & with groups, the art of blocking, late season food sources, when to hunt, slowing down, don't get caught up in the big flush, walking backwards and repeating a walk, double tapping, Tyler goes down, where is the real pheasant capital of America, and so much more.  @the.westernwingshooter.podcast   Presented by: Walton's (https://www.waltons.com/) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) Aluma Trailers (https://www.alumaklm.com) Chief Upland (https://chiefupland.com/) Lucky Duck Premium Decoys (https://www.luckyduck.com/) Federal Premium Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/) Sage and Braker (https://sageandbraker.com/) & Hunt North Dakota (https://www.helloND.com/)

Scott Fransen & Bill Sherck join the show to help Travis give thanks for another unpredictable season of bird hunting, time spent in the field with friends & family, and a whole lot of heckling before your Thanksgiving meal.  We share important moments from hunts with our kids, lessons learned as fathers and mentors, views from recent hunt, reports from pheasant country, and more heckling the boss.   Presented by: Walton's (https://www.waltons.com/) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) Aluma Trailers (https://www.alumaklm.com) Chief Upland (https://chiefupland.com/) Lucky Duck Premium Decoys (https://www.luckyduck.com/) Federal Premium Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/) Sage and Braker (https://sageandbraker.com/) & Hunt North Dakota (https://www.helloND.com/)

Scott Fransen & Bill Sherck join the show to help Travis give thanks for another unpredictable season of bird hunting, time spent in the field with friends & family, and a whole lot of heckling before your Thanksgiving meal.  We share important moments from hunts with our kids, lessons learned as fathers and mentors, views from recent hunt, reports from pheasant country, and more heckling the boss.   Presented by: Walton's (https://www.waltons.com/) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) Aluma Trailers (https://www.alumaklm.com) Chief Upland (https://chiefupland.com/) Lucky Duck Premium Decoys (https://www.luckyduck.com/) Federal Premium Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/) Sage and Braker (https://sageandbraker.com/) & Hunt North Dakota (https://www.helloND.com/)

Jay Brekke from Brekke Veterinary joins the show to offer advice on how to help our bird dogs grind through a rigorous hunting season and prepare for cold weather hunts ahead.  Travis and Jay discuss the changing season ahead for bird hunters, hypothermia in dogs, tailgate checks, paw conditioning, mean seeds, dog food & supplements, and Jay's new telehealth service for hunting dogs called Altitude Sport Dog Health.  We also share recent stories from the field to help you harvest more pheasants and quail in the coming weeks. www.brekkevet.com & www.altitudesportdoghealth.com   Presented by: Walton's (https://www.waltons.com/) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) Aluma Trailers (https://www.alumaklm.com) Chief Upland (https://chiefupland.com/) Lucky Duck Premium Decoys (https://www.luckyduck.com/) Federal Premium Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/) Sage and Braker (https://sageandbraker.com/) Hunt North Dakota (https://www.helloND.com/)  & MN DNR (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/)

Jay Brekke from Brekke Veterinary joins the show to offer advice on how to help our bird dogs grind through a rigorous hunting season and prepare for cold weather hunts ahead.  Travis and Jay discuss the changing season ahead for bird hunters, hypothermia in dogs, tailgate checks, paw conditioning, mean seeds, dog food & supplements, and Jay's new telehealth service for hunting dogs called Altitude Sport Dog Health.  We also share recent stories from the field to help you harvest more pheasants and quail in the coming weeks. www.brekkevet.com & www.altitudesportdoghealth.com   Presented by: Walton's (https://www.waltons.com/) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) Aluma Trailers (https://www.alumaklm.com) Chief Upland (https://chiefupland.com/) Lucky Duck Premium Decoys (https://www.luckyduck.com/) Federal Premium Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/) Sage and Braker (https://sageandbraker.com/) Hunt North Dakota (https://www.helloND.com/)  & MN DNR (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/)

Scott Fransen, his wife (Jean), and their three daughters (Grace, Maddy, Hannah), sit down to share stories from their unforgettable family hunt, where youngest daughter, Hannah, goes on her first wild pheasant hunt in western Minnesota.  The crew shares their favorite moments from the hunt, kicking Dad when he is down and out, the challenges of hunting wild pheasants, falling down, hen explosions at their feet and why this hunt is Scott's favorite of all time.    Presented by: Walton's (https://www.waltons.com/) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) Aluma Trailers (https://www.alumaklm.com) Chief Upland (https://chiefupland.com/) Lucky Duck Premium Decoys (https://www.luckyduck.com/) Federal Premium Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/) Sage and Braker (https://sageandbraker.com/) Hunt North Dakota (https://www.helloND.com/)  & MN DNR (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/)

Scott Fransen, his wife (Jean), and their three daughters (Grace, Maddy, Hannah), sit down to share stories from their unforgettable family hunt, where youngest daughter, Hannah, goes on her first wild pheasant hunt in western Minnesota.  The crew shares their favorite moments from the hunt, kicking Dad when he is down and out, the challenges of hunting wild pheasants, falling down, hen explosions at their feet and why this hunt is Scott's favorite of all time.    Presented by: Walton's (https://www.waltons.com/) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) Aluma Trailers (https://www.alumaklm.com) Chief Upland (https://chiefupland.com/) Lucky Duck Premium Decoys (https://www.luckyduck.com/) Federal Premium Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/) Sage and Braker (https://sageandbraker.com/) Hunt North Dakota (https://www.helloND.com/)  & MN DNR (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/)

Travis Frank and his wife (Sarah), mom (Phyliss), daughter (Lydia), and son (Weston), sit down to share stories from their unforgettable “Frank Family Pheasant Hunt” in North Dakota.  The crew shares their favorite moments from the hunt, celebrating first pheasants & partridge, outsmarting wild pheasants, overcoming obstacles as a family, planning and executing a family hunt, witnessing the fall migration, watching a bull moose pass by, embracing the experience, a new fishing lodge in North Dakota that's perfect for hunters, and so much more…@fishindianhills   Presented by: Walton's (https://www.waltons.com/) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) Aluma Trailers (https://www.alumaklm.com) Chief Upland (https://chiefupland.com/) Lucky Duck Premium Decoys (https://www.luckyduck.com/) Federal Premium Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/) Sage and Braker (https://sageandbraker.com/) Hunt North Dakota (https://www.helloND.com/)  & MN DNR (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/)

Travis Frank and his wife (Sarah), mom (Phyliss), daughter (Lydia), and son (Weston), sit down to share stories from their unforgettable “Frank Family Pheasant Hunt” in North Dakota.  The crew shares their favorite moments from the hunt, celebrating first pheasants & partridge, outsmarting wild pheasants, overcoming obstacles as a family, planning and executing a family hunt, witnessing the fall migration, watching a bull moose pass by, embracing the experience, a new fishing lodge in North Dakota that's perfect for hunters, and so much more…@fishindianhills   Presented by: Walton's (https://www.waltons.com/) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) Aluma Trailers (https://www.alumaklm.com) Chief Upland (https://chiefupland.com/) Lucky Duck Premium Decoys (https://www.luckyduck.com/) Federal Premium Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/) Sage and Braker (https://sageandbraker.com/) Hunt North Dakota (https://www.helloND.com/)  & MN DNR (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/)

While chukar hunting in Idaho, Trevor Henderson's bird dog, Ellie, went on point and was then shot and killed by a coyote hunter.  Trevor relives the horrific story from that hunt, and describes the events that followed when officers arrived on the scene and told him there was no crime committed.  Trevor shares his mission to seek Justice for Ellie, explains what he's learned about hunting laws in Idaho and around the country that pertain to bird dogs, what he's doing to protect all dogs, why he started “The Ellie Project”, and what he wants bird hunters to know about the next time they step into the field.  www.theellieproject | FB: @The Ellie Project Presented by: Walton's (https://www.waltons.com/) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) Aluma Trailers (https://www.alumaklm.com) Chief Upland (https://chiefupland.com/) Lucky Duck Premium Decoys (https://www.luckyduck.com/) Federal Premium Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/) Sage and Braker (https://sageandbraker.com/) Hunt North Dakota (https://www.helloND.com/) & MN DNR  (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/)

While chukar hunting in Idaho, Trevor Henderson's bird dog, Ellie, went on point and was then shot and killed by a coyote hunter.  Trevor relives the horrific story from that hunt, and describes the events that followed when officers arrived on the scene and told him there was no crime committed.  Trevor shares his mission to seek Justice for Ellie, explains what he's learned about hunting laws in Idaho and around the country that pertain to bird dogs, what he's doing to protect all dogs, why he started “The Ellie Project”, and what he wants bird hunters to know about the next time they step into the field.  www.theellieproject | FB: @The Ellie Project Presented by: Walton's (https://www.waltons.com/) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) Aluma Trailers (https://www.alumaklm.com) Chief Upland (https://chiefupland.com/) Lucky Duck Premium Decoys (https://www.luckyduck.com/) Federal Premium Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/) Sage and Braker (https://sageandbraker.com/) Hunt North Dakota (https://www.helloND.com/) & MN DNR  (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/)

Ali Walton & Jon Tremblay join the show to help us get wild in the kitchen.  We laugh and share stories from special moments shared together, talk tools to help your wild game cooking, share recipes, share more stories, heckling friends and having fun, social media tips and viral videos, field reports from pheasant country, the big one that didn't get away, Walton's grows, from Nashville music to Kansas meat, and so much more. @waltonsinc   Presented by: Walton's (https://www.waltons.com/) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) Aluma Trailers (https://www.alumaklm.com) Chief Upland (https://chiefupland.com/) Lucky Duck Premium Decoys (https://www.luckyduck.com/) Federal Premium Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/) Sage and Braker (https://sageandbraker.com/) Hunt North Dakota (https://www.helloND.com/) & MN DNR  (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/)

Ali Walton & Jon Tremblay join the show to help us get wild in the kitchen.  We laugh and share stories from special moments shared together, talk tools to help your wild game cooking, share recipes, share more stories, heckling friends and having fun, social media tips and viral videos, field reports from pheasant country, the big one that didn't get away, Walton's grows, from Nashville music to Kansas meat, and so much more. @waltonsinc   Presented by: Walton's (https://www.waltons.com/) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) Aluma Trailers (https://www.alumaklm.com) Chief Upland (https://chiefupland.com/) Lucky Duck Premium Decoys (https://www.luckyduck.com/) Federal Premium Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/) Sage and Braker (https://sageandbraker.com/) Hunt North Dakota (https://www.helloND.com/) & MN DNR  (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/)

Is this the year of the quail?  It might be! Ryan Sparks from Quail Forever joins the show to preview America's upcoming quail hunting season.  Find out where quail numbers are up, where quail have rebounded from drought, where timely rains have dramatically raised quail numbers, stories from the covey rise, growing up in quail country, and all things quail from north to south, east to west.  Plus, we recap Minnesota's pheasant opener, talk dry conditions, and so much more. @qualforever   Presented by: Walton's (https://www.waltons.com/) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) Aluma Trailers (https://www.alumaklm.com) Chief Upland (https://chiefupland.com/) Lucky Duck Premium Decoys (https://www.luckyduck.com/) Federal Premium Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/) Sage and Braker (https://sageandbraker.com/) Hunt North Dakota (https://www.helloND.com/) & MN DNR  (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/)

Is this the year of the quail?  It might be! Ryan Sparks from Quail Forever joins the show to preview America's upcoming quail hunting season.  Find out where quail numbers are up, where quail have rebounded from drought, where timely rains have dramatically raised quail numbers, stories from the covey rise, growing up in quail country, and all things quail from north to south, east to west.  Plus, we recap Minnesota's pheasant opener, talk dry conditions, and so much more. @qualforever   Presented by: Walton's (https://www.waltons.com/) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) Aluma Trailers (https://www.alumaklm.com) Chief Upland (https://chiefupland.com/) Lucky Duck Premium Decoys (https://www.luckyduck.com/) Federal Premium Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/) Sage and Braker (https://sageandbraker.com/) Hunt North Dakota (https://www.helloND.com/) & MN DNR  (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/)

In a 100-year-old church-turned hunting camp we share stories from our bird hunt in Minnesota's Northwoods. Brian Kelvington, Ted Anderson, Chris Christy join the show to talk about flushing big numbers of ruffed grouse and woodcock, hunting only the best cover, when to pull the plug on a spot and when to stay, finding perfect habitat, hunting camp traditions, wolf encounters with bird dogs, hunting gear updates, and so much more…   Presented by: Walton's (https://www.waltons.com/) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) Aluma Trailers (https://www.alumaklm.com) Chief Upland (https://chiefupland.com/) Lucky Duck Premium Decoys (https://www.luckyduck.com/) Federal Premium Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/) Sage and Braker (https://sageandbraker.com/) Hunt North Dakota (https://www.helloND.com/)  

In a 100-year-old church-turned hunting camp we share stories from our bird hunt in Minnesota's Northwoods. Brian Kelvington, Ted Anderson, Chris Christy join the show to talk about flushing big numbers of ruffed grouse and woodcock, hunting only the best cover, when to pull the plug on a spot and when to stay, finding perfect habitat, hunting camp traditions, wolf encounters with bird dogs, hunting gear updates, and so much more…   Presented by: Walton's (https://www.waltons.com/) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) Aluma Trailers (https://www.alumaklm.com) Chief Upland (https://chiefupland.com/) Lucky Duck Premium Decoys (https://www.luckyduck.com/) Federal Premium Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/) Sage and Braker (https://sageandbraker.com/) Hunt North Dakota (https://www.helloND.com/)  

It's time to head north of the border, straight into paradise. On this episode of The Outfitter Series, right here at The Fowl Life, we are heading back to our roots where it all started, to Buck Paradise Outfitters in Saskatchewan, Canada. Grant Kypers, owner and operator, and his family have been with The Fowl Life since the beginning, literally! Our first-ever episode was filmed at Buck Paradise. This place, true to its name, is one of a kind. From the mind-blowing numbers of ducks and geese to the bears, bucks, and fish, to the camaraderie, the food, the lodging, the family, and the opportunities, Buck Paradise is what dreams are made of. Listen in, to hear what makes this place and its people so special to us, and how to book with Grant! Stay tuned until the end for discount codes from our partners, you won't want to miss!! This episode is brought to you by Buck Paradise Outfitters, Bad Boy Mowers, Banded Hunt Gear, Benelli Shotguns, Federal Premium Ammunition, Rob Roberts Custom Gunworks, Hi-Viz Sights, Avery Outdoors, Greenhead Gear Decoys, Jack Link's Protein Snacks, The Nashville Palace, LEER Toppers, RIGID Lights, and The Provider Culinary.

After a week in Canada's bush country, Ben Brettingen & George Lyall sit down with Travis Frank to share stories from their remote wilderness ruffed grouse hunting adventure based out of Sunset Channel Outpost on Lake of the Woods.  The trio share laughs, struggles, lessons learned, success stories, tips to find ruffed grouse in the upper Midwest, going remote, catching walleyes from shore, hunting waterfowl between grouse flushes, recipes from camp, reasons to plan a true adventure, and so much more… @benbrettingen @g.lyall66   Presented by: Walton's (https://www.waltons.com/) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) Aluma Trailers (https://www.alumaklm.com) Chief Upland (https://chiefupland.com/) Lucky Duck Premium Decoys (https://www.luckyduck.com/) Federal Premium Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/) Sage and Braker (https://sageandbraker.com/) Hunt North Dakota (https://www.helloND.com/)  

After a week in Canada's bush country, Ben Brettingen & George Lyall sit down with Travis Frank to share stories from their remote wilderness ruffed grouse hunting adventure based out of Sunset Channel Outpost on Lake of the Woods.  The trio share laughs, struggles, lessons learned, success stories, tips to find ruffed grouse in the upper Midwest, going remote, catching walleyes from shore, hunting waterfowl between grouse flushes, recipes from camp, reasons to plan a true adventure, and so much more… @benbrettingen @g.lyall66   Presented by: Walton's (https://www.waltons.com/) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) Aluma Trailers (https://www.alumaklm.com) Chief Upland (https://chiefupland.com/) Lucky Duck Premium Decoys (https://www.luckyduck.com/) Federal Premium Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/) Sage and Braker (https://sageandbraker.com/) Hunt North Dakota (https://www.helloND.com/)  

Jared Wiklund from Pheasants Forever joins the show to preview the 2024 pheasant hunting season.  We break down each state to discuss where upland bird hunters will flush more roosters this fall, areas that were hit hardest by spring rain, where the hatch exceeded expectations and where it fell short, pheasant facts, build a wildlife area week, rain & habitat updates, be bear aware, and so much more…  @pheasantsforever   Presented by: Walton's (https://www.waltons.com/) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) Aluma Trailers (https://www.alumaklm.com) Chief Upland (https://chiefupland.com/) Lucky Duck Premium Decoys (https://www.luckyduck.com/) Federal Premium Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/) Sage and Braker (https://sageandbraker.com/) Hunt North Dakota (https://www.helloND.com/)  

Jared Wiklund from Pheasants Forever joins the show to preview the 2024 pheasant hunting season.  We break down each state to discuss where upland bird hunters will flush more roosters this fall, areas that were hit hardest by spring rain, where the hatch exceeded expectations and where it fell short, pheasant facts, build a wildlife area week, rain & habitat updates, be bear aware, and so much more…  @pheasantsforever   Presented by: Walton's (https://www.waltons.com/) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) Aluma Trailers (https://www.alumaklm.com) Chief Upland (https://chiefupland.com/) Lucky Duck Premium Decoys (https://www.luckyduck.com/) Federal Premium Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/) Sage and Braker (https://sageandbraker.com/) Hunt North Dakota (https://www.helloND.com/)  

We are back with another episode of Safari Club International's, Fowl Thoughts! Ben Cassidy is back on the show to lay down policy, thoughts, ideas, and forecasts with Chad! There is so much going on behind the scenes when it comes to hunting rights, and SCI is fighting for all hunters daily! It's a huge year with the election and hunters need to do their part! Chad and Ben have a strong discussion and we hope you enjoy it! This episode is brought to you by Safari Club International, Bad Boy Mowers, Banded Hunt Gear, Benelli Shotguns, Federal Premium Ammunition, Rob Roberts Custom Gunworks, Hi-Viz Sights, Avery Outdoors, Greenhead Gear Decoys, Jack Link's Protein Snacks, The Nashville Palace, LEER Toppers, RIGID Lights, and The Provider Culinary.

Jeb Williams is the Director of North Dakota Game & Fish.  Jeb & Travis preview North Dakota's bird hunting season by discussing bird counts for pheasants, sharp-tailed grouse, Hungarian partridge & waterfowl.  The two also talk about the impact of non-resident hunting in ND, expanding public access, gaining permission on private ground, electronically posted lands, habitat, water levels, new areas to hunt, and so much more. @ndgameandfish   Presented by: Walton's (https://www.waltons.com/) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) Aluma Trailers (https://www.alumaklm.com) Chief Upland (https://chiefupland.com/) Lucky Duck Premium Decoys (https://www.luckyduck.com/) Federal Premium Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/) Sage and Braker (https://sageandbraker.com/) Hunt North Dakota (https://www.helloND.com/)  

Jeb Williams is the Director of North Dakota Game & Fish.  Jeb & Travis preview North Dakota's bird hunting season by discussing bird counts for pheasants, sharp-tailed grouse, Hungarian partridge & waterfowl.  The two also talk about the impact of non-resident hunting in ND, expanding public access, gaining permission on private ground, electronically posted lands, habitat, water levels, new areas to hunt, and so much more. @ndgameandfish   Presented by: Walton's (https://www.waltons.com/) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) Aluma Trailers (https://www.alumaklm.com) Chief Upland (https://chiefupland.com/) Lucky Duck Premium Decoys (https://www.luckyduck.com/) Federal Premium Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/) Sage and Braker (https://sageandbraker.com/) Hunt North Dakota (https://www.helloND.com/)  

Travis Frank joins Josh Tatman & Dan Towsley in the mountains of Wyoming in search of blue grouse & cutthroat trout. At 10,000 ft above sea level the crew takes a break from the adventure to share stories from the hunt, discuss blue grouse hunting in-depth, hunting in high elevations, preparing for wild west terrain, camping on top of the mountain, sharing hunting grit, Wyoming wildfires & habitat, a first bird for a young pup, plus so much more!  @josh_tatman | @dtowsley Presented by: Walton's (https://www.waltons.com/) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) Aluma Trailers (https://www.alumaklm.com) Chief Upland (https://chiefupland.com/) Lucky Duck Premium Decoys (https://www.luckyduck.com/) Federal Premium Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/) Sage and Braker (https://sageandbraker.com/) Hunt North Dakota (https://www.helloND.com/)  

Travis Frank joins Josh Tatman & Dan Towsley in the mountains of Wyoming in search of blue grouse & cutthroat trout. At 10,000 ft above sea level the crew takes a break from the adventure to share stories from the hunt, discuss blue grouse hunting in-depth, hunting in high elevations, preparing for wild west terrain, camping on top of the mountain, sharing hunting grit, Wyoming wildfires & habitat, a first bird for a young pup, plus so much more!  @josh_tatman | @dtowsley Presented by: Walton's (https://www.waltons.com/) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) Aluma Trailers (https://www.alumaklm.com) Chief Upland (https://chiefupland.com/) Lucky Duck Premium Decoys (https://www.luckyduck.com/) Federal Premium Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/) Sage and Braker (https://sageandbraker.com/) Hunt North Dakota (https://www.helloND.com/)  

Ben Brettingen from OnX Hunt and Travis Frank go through their opening day checklist to prepare for the new hunting season.  The two talk hunting gear head to toe, new gear for this season, setting personal goals for the season, tips to be more successful in the field, breaking down cover & understand birds, planning for long roadtrips, new OnX Hunt features, Ben's sunglasses, and so much more!  @benbrettingen   Presented by: Walton's (https://www.waltons.com/) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) Aluma Trailers (https://www.alumaklm.com) Chief Upland (https://chiefupland.com/) Lucky Duck Premium Decoys (https://www.luckyduck.com/) Federal Premium Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/) Sage and Braker (https://sageandbraker.com/) Hunt North Dakota (https://www.helloND.com/)  

Ben Brettingen from OnX Hunt and Travis Frank go through their opening day checklist to prepare for the new hunting season.  The two talk hunting gear head to toe, new gear for this season, setting personal goals for the season, tips to be more successful in the field, breaking down cover & understand birds, planning for long roadtrips, new OnX Hunt features, Ben's sunglasses, and so much more!  @benbrettingen   Presented by: Walton's (https://www.waltons.com/) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) Aluma Trailers (https://www.alumaklm.com) Chief Upland (https://chiefupland.com/) Lucky Duck Premium Decoys (https://www.luckyduck.com/) Federal Premium Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/) Sage and Braker (https://sageandbraker.com/) Hunt North Dakota (https://www.helloND.com/)  

Julia Schrenkler & Mercedes Akinseye join the show to discuss their annual opening day bird hunting tradition called “Grousemas.” The duo of dedicated bird hunters also share about their passion for conservation, their path to the uplands, learning together at their own pace, starting a tradition vs waiting for an invite, the gifts of giving back, being polite & respectful hunters, and so much more.  @juliaschrenkler   Presented by: Walton's (https://www.waltons.com/) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) Aluma Trailers (https://www.alumaklm.com) Chief Upland (https://chiefupland.com/) Lucky Duck Premium Decoys (https://www.luckyduck.com/) Federal Premium Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/) Sage and Braker (https://sageandbraker.com/) Hunt North Dakota (https://www.helloND.com/)  

Julia Schrenkler & Mercedes Akinseye join the show to discuss their annual opening day bird hunting tradition called “Grousemas.” The duo of dedicated bird hunters also share about their passion for conservation, their path to the uplands, learning together at their own pace, starting a tradition vs waiting for an invite, the gifts of giving back, being polite & respectful hunters, and so much more.  @juliaschrenkler   Presented by: Walton's (https://www.waltons.com/) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) Aluma Trailers (https://www.alumaklm.com) Chief Upland (https://chiefupland.com/) Lucky Duck Premium Decoys (https://www.luckyduck.com/) Federal Premium Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/) Sage and Braker (https://sageandbraker.com/) Hunt North Dakota (https://www.helloND.com/)  

Marc Musselman & Jonny Serrano from Alclair join the show to discuss the least sexy topic in hunting – hearing protection.  Marc and Travis talk about overcoming the challenges upland bird hunters face when it comes to blocking wind noise, hearing the sound direction of a flush, and enhancing natural sounds while still blocking the muzzle blast of a gun.  Travis shares his own story about losing his hearing and the impact it's had on his life.  Marc explains his lifetime commitment to serving others, enhancing the quality of life, and adapting with hearing technology to make hearing protection part of every hunt. @alclairoutdoors Presented by: Walton's (https://www.waltons.com/) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) Aluma Trailers (https://www.alumaklm.com) Chief Upland (https://chiefupland.com/) Lucky Duck Premium Decoys (https://www.luckyduck.com/) Federal Premium Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/) Sage and Braker (https://sageandbraker.com/) Hunt North Dakota (https://www.helloND.com/)  

Marc Musselman & Jonny Serrano from Alclair join the show to discuss the least sexy topic in hunting – hearing protection.  Marc and Travis talk about overcoming the challenges upland bird hunters face when it comes to blocking wind noise, hearing the sound direction of a flush, and enhancing natural sounds while still blocking the muzzle blast of a gun.  Travis shares his own story about losing his hearing and the impact it's had on his life.  Marc explains his lifetime commitment to serving others, enhancing the quality of life, and adapting with hearing technology to make hearing protection part of every hunt. @alclairoutdoors Presented by: Walton's (https://www.waltons.com/) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) Aluma Trailers (https://www.alumaklm.com) Chief Upland (https://chiefupland.com/) Lucky Duck Premium Decoys (https://www.luckyduck.com/) Federal Premium Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/) Sage and Braker (https://sageandbraker.com/) Hunt North Dakota (https://www.helloND.com/)  

We've assembled a special upland bird hunter's super show episode with Bob St. Pierre of On the Wing Podcast and Nick Larson of Birdshot Podcast for a conversation focused on the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' new Bird Hunter Diary app and ruffed grouse drumming counts.  Joining the conversation from the Minnesota DNR are Assistant Area Wildlife Manager for northeast Minnesota Bailey Petersen and Resident Gamebird Coordinator Nathan Huck.  The conversation begins with ruffed grouse drumming counts and hatch information and then takes a deep dive into the app to explain how it works, what the DNR will learn from it, how hunters can participate, and the benefit of using citizen science to learn about our favorite upland birds. @pheasantsforever - @quailforever - @birdshotpodcast - @minnesotadnr   Presented by: Walton's (https://www.waltons.com/) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) Aluma Trailers (https://www.alumaklm.com) Chief Upland (https://chiefupland.com/) Lucky Duck Premium Decoys (https://www.luckyduck.com/) Federal Premium Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/) Sage and Braker (https://sageandbraker.com/) Hunt North Dakota (https://www.helloND.com/)    

We've assembled a special upland bird hunter's super show episode with Bob St. Pierre of On the Wing Podcast and Nick Larson of Birdshot Podcast for a conversation focused on the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' new Bird Hunter Diary app and ruffed grouse drumming counts.  Joining the conversation from the Minnesota DNR are Assistant Area Wildlife Manager for northeast Minnesota Bailey Petersen and Resident Gamebird Coordinator Nathan Huck.  The conversation begins with ruffed grouse drumming counts and hatch information and then takes a deep dive into the app to explain how it works, what the DNR will learn from it, how hunters can participate, and the benefit of using citizen science to learn about our favorite upland birds. @pheasantsforever - @quailforever - @birdshotpodcast - @minnesotadnr   Presented by: Walton's (https://www.waltons.com/) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) Aluma Trailers (https://www.alumaklm.com) Chief Upland (https://chiefupland.com/) Lucky Duck Premium Decoys (https://www.luckyduck.com/) Federal Premium Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/) Sage and Braker (https://sageandbraker.com/) Hunt North Dakota (https://www.helloND.com/)    

George Lyall and Travis Frank dig deep into preseason dog training tips to get your bird dogs ready for opening day.  They discuss training topics ranging from puppies to veteran dogs, holding dogs accountable at home and in the field, setting you dog up for success, overcoming obstacles, accepting your role as the pack leader and so much more.  Plus, George & Travis share stories from fish camp and the senses that us to our favorite places.  @g.lyall66   Presented by: Walton's (https://www.waltons.com/) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) Aluma Trailers (https://www.alumaklm.com) Chief Upland (https://chiefupland.com/) Lucky Duck Premium Decoys (https://www.luckyduck.com/) Federal Premium Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/) Sage and Braker (https://sageandbraker.com/) Hunt North Dakota (https://www.helloND.com/)  Aberdeen, SD (https://huntfishsd.com/)  

Matt Kucharski has served as Chairman of Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever's National Board of Directors for the past decade. Matt's term has come to an end, so we sit down to learn about what he's learned, what he's accomplished, what he wishes he could have done better, why he volunteers his time, stages of a hunter, mentorship roles, diversifying the fields, adding a puppy to his family, cherishing land access, plus so much more...  @pheasantsforever & @quailforever   Presented by: Walton's (https://www.waltons.com/) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) Aluma Trailers (https://www.alumaklm.com) Chief Upland (https://chiefupland.com/) Lucky Duck Premium Decoys (https://www.luckyduck.com/) Federal Premium Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/) Sage and Braker (https://sageandbraker.com/) Hunt North Dakota (https://www.helloND.com/)  Aberdeen, SD (https://huntfishsd.com/)

Nicolas Lirio & Kent Boucher, hosts of The Prairie Farm Podcast join us for another deep, thought-provoking conversation about our quality of life, working the landscape, making healthy choices, farming practices, connection to food, and taking our turn on the land.  We also discuss if wild birds can be considered organic, Midwest floods, bird hatch status, silence motivates, and so much more.  @hokseynativeseeds | @theprairiefarm   Presented by: Walton's (https://www.waltons.com/) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) Aluma Trailers (https://www.alumaklm.com) Chief Upland (https://chiefupland.com/) Lucky Duck Premium Decoys (https://www.luckyduck.com/) Federal Premium Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/) Sage and Braker (https://sageandbraker.com/) Hunt North Dakota (https://www.helloND.com/)  Aberdeen, SD (https://huntfishsd.com/)

Tom Landwehr is a former DNR Commissioner for the state of Minnesota.  Tom shares stories from 8 years in office, plus we discuss how he got the job, what he accomplished that he was proud of, what he wishes he could have done differently, why DNR offices take so much heat, how politics and legislation affect wildlife conservation, what hunters and anglers can do to make a difference on the landscape, water wars, losing habitat, losing hunters, who pays the bills, is the North American Model of Conservation working, and so much more… @tomtheduckman   Presented by: Walton's (https://www.waltons.com/) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) Aluma Trailers (https://www.alumaklm.com) Chief Upland (https://chiefupland.com/) Lucky Duck Premium Decoys (https://www.luckyduck.com/) Federal Premium Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/) Sage and Braker (https://sageandbraker.com/) Hunt North Dakota (https://www.helloND.com/)  Aberdeen, SD (https://huntfishsd.com/)  

Hannah Hayes is the owner and head dog trainer at Prairie Fauna Kennels.  We discuss a variety of dog training topics that revolve around her philosophy to “Train the dog in front of you.” Topics include obedience, training in and out of the house, training flushers vs retrievers, cocker spaniels vs springer spaniels, developing good habits, giving yourself & your dog grace, when to correct dogs, advanced obedience, field trailing, puppy development, North Dakota bird hatch update, taking a chance on yourself, winning dog training trophies, having fun with your dog, and so much more. @prairiefaunakennels   Presented by: Walton's (https://www.waltonsinc.com/) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) Aluma Trailers (https://www.alumaklm.com) Chief Upland (https://chiefupland.com/) Lucky Duck Premium Decoys (https://www.luckyduck.com/) Federal Premium Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/) Sage and Braker (https://sageandbraker.com/) Hunt North Dakota (https://www.nd.gov/) Aberdeen, SD (https://huntfishsd.com/)