The Fowl Life

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E364 - From The Octagon to Hunt Camp with Dan Henderson, Cody Stamann, & Federal Ammo Team part 1 Jan 20, 2024

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We have always talked about how hunting is the common denominator that brings so many different walks of life together. It’s amazing how many great people meet in hunt camp. You name it, we have met them there! This week is no different as we experience California hunt camp with MMA fighters, Dan "Hendo" Henderson and Cody Stamann and hunting industry leaders Jason Nash and Brian Kelvington of Federal Premium Black Cloud! This is part one of a two-part episode where we touch on everything from knockouts to tap outs to dropping ducks and geese like rain to how big and powerful these flocks of California geese are to much more! Hunting brings us all to our knees and lets us all get on the same level to explore each other stories and memories! We love hunt camp so let’s get in the octagon and load up! This episode is brought to you by Federal Premium Black Cloud, Benelli Shotguns, Hi Viz Sights, Rob Roberts Custom Gunworks, California Waterfowl Association, Merlo Waterfowl, Oakley Sunglasses, Corning Ford, Mickey Thompson Tires, Red Bluff Motorsports, Realtree, Banded Brands and Nappa Valley Olive Oil!

E363 - Welcome To Cajun Country, Aka Paradise - With Kyle Broussard, Owner and Founder of Gator-Tail Jan 15, 2024

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You get down the fiddle and you get down the bow, you slide on your waders and get in the boat, you hunt in the swamp til evening light, Louisiana Saturday night! Haha ol’ Mel McDaniel knew what he was talking about when he sang about this awesome state. Louisiana has it all, from hunting to fishing to unbelievable food to sports to culture to history to music and on and on and on! Cajun Country is a school. We get to set up duck camp and enjoy everything from teal to wigeon to specks to gators to crabs to gumbo to ducks and rice! Chad sits down with the Founder and Owner of Gator-Tail Boats and Motors, Kyle Broussard, to talk everything Louisiana. Lyle’s business is flourishing because of his attention to detail and tenacity to be the best and to take care of each and every one of his customers! We are honored and proud to be part of the Gator-Tail Nation and Family! This episode is brought to you by Gator-Tail, Banded Brands, The Provider, American Almond Beef, GATR Coolers, Realtree Brand Camo, Benelli Shotguns, Federal Black Cloud, Hi Viz Sights, and Oakley Sunglasses.

E362 - Traditions Over Conditions with FowlCo Outfitters Jan 11, 2024

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I like Oklahoma. I love the sunrises and the sunsets. I love the OKC Stockyards and going to the Cattleman’s Cafe for a nice ribeye. I like the rodeo stories and listening to Chris LeDoux sing about winning the World Championship Bareback Title in OKC. I like the college wrestling history and how John Smith is one of the most dominating wrestlers ever. And what about Barry Sanders and The Heisman out of Oklahoma State University? Coach Switzer and the NCAA Title at the University of Oklahoma? The oil! The farming! Oklahoma has it all and Chase Rice even wrote a song off his last album called Oklahoma! I love this state and most of all I love the ducks and geese! They are everywhere! I have hunted them on water and beans and peanuts and wheat and you name it, I’ve done it! Oklahoma is special to me and this episode was awesome to do. I’m joined by JD, Josh, and Aaron, the founders and owners of FowlCo! Their story, their passion, their vision, their approach, and their results! We talk about all and even get down to some pretty personal topics! FowlCo is quickly becoming a waterfowl hunting destination and we are honored to be part of it! This episode is brought to you by Benelli Shotguns, Federal Premium Black Cloud, Rob Roberts Custom Gunworks, Hi-Viz Sights, Banded Brands, Avery Outdoors, Greenhead Gear Decoys, Realtree Brand Camo, Oakley Sunglasses, Corning Ford, LEER Toppers, and Bad Boy Mowers!

E361 - Fast Ducks n' Fastballs with Will "The Thrill" Clark Jan 08, 2024

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Is there anything better than mallard ducks and Canada Geese and Baseball, well wiggle ball? Haha, heck no there isn’t! Chad and the crew are back in Kansas with Premier Prairie Adventures and this time they brought a heavy hitter with them. One of the best all-around baseball players ever, Will “The Thrill” Clark is in camp to shed light on his career and his passion for chasing ducks and geese! Number 22 is on today’s show to help keep Chad humbled and to let him know that his swing really wasn’t all that good. Also on the show is Hunter McLemore from Banded Brands, Hunter our guide who works PPA, and the founder of PPA, Randy Young! It’s a great cast and a strong conversation! Now let’s……Play Ball! Or let’s…..Take ‘Em! This episode is brought to you by Benelli Shotguns, Federal Premium Black Cloud, Hi-Viz Sights, Rob Roberts Custom Gunworks, Jack Link’s Jerky, Banded Brands, Avery Outdoors, and Greenhead Gear Decoys!

E360 - Where Duck Dreams are Born - The Praire Wings of Arkansas Jan 03, 2024

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Once you’re in the flooded Timber of Arkansas, it’s tough to find reasons to leave. One massive reason to stay is the anticipation of a big flock of mallard ducks descending through the tree-top canopy into your set of decoys... Well, maybe this is the only reason we need! Chad and crew are back in Arkansas at the Prairie Wings lodge to reminisce on their days spent up against the massive oaks of the Bayou Bottoms! Chad is joined by Chris from Benelli, Jason from Sig Sauer, Anna V., Nick the cook, and the one and only, Tater! Prairie Wings has helped us create so many magical moments and this year was no exception! It’s a conversation that bounces from the trees to the dogs to the calling to the cooking to the town of Stuttgart to the Wings Over The Prairie Festival to the World Championship Duck Calling Contest to Duck Gumbo and everything in between! Welcome to Arkansas! Welcome to Prairie Wings! Now kick some water, hit ‘em with a high ball greeter, watch ‘em break from the heavens, and grab your Benelli, because it’s about to go down! This episode is brought to you by Benelli Shotguns, Sig Sauer Handguns, Federal Premium Black Cloud Ammunition, Hi-Viz Sights, Rob Roberts Custom Gunworks, Anna V. Outdoors, Mack’s Prairie Wings, Corning Ford, Vortex Optics, Banded Brands, Avery Outdoors, The Provider, and Realtree Brand Camo.

E359 - Cheesehead Geese Dec 27, 2023

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Do you absolutely love cheese curds? What about a traditional Wisconsin walleye Friday Night fish fry? Or even a visit to the Harley Davidson Museum in Milwaukee? Well if you haven’t experienced any of these, it’s time to head straight to Wisconsin. And this is without even mentioning all of the unbelievable outdoor opportunities that this state offers such as waterfowl hunting, deer hunting, turkey hunting, insane walleye fishing, hiking, mountain biking and more! Chad and the crew have teamed up with Travel Wisconsin to showcase just how special The Badger State is. We are coming to you live from The Fowl Life Midwest Studio as Chad dives into Wisconsin with Joel Kleefisch, Anna V, and others! From the Canada geese to the mallard ducks to the recipes to the memories made, it’s a strong talk! We hope you enjoy. This episode is brought to you by Travel Wisconsin, Wando’s Bar and Grill Madison, Benelli Shotguns, Federal Premium Black Cloud, Greenhead Gear Decoys, Vortex Optics, Mickey Thompson Tires, The Provider, and Realtree Brand Camo!

E358 - Behind The Scenes of Scouting with Chad Belding and Quickload Waterfowl Dec 26, 2023

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Something unorthodox. Something outside of the box. Just like having to adapt in the blind, we had to adapt for this episode. We had to get it recorded but we also had to scout. So the best scenario would be to jump in the Ford truck and record the podcast while we scout, and that’s what we did! So jump in the rig and ride with us as Chad and Barcley Fisher of QuickLoad Waterfowl Saskatchewan discuss the scout, the tenacity, what it takes to be a consistently successful outfitter, how everybody on Barcley’s team plays an important role, to the lodging to the meals and so much more! Oh, and by the way, we find the birds, we strategize the hunt for the next morning, and boy did it pay off big! This hunt will be seen on Season 16 of Benelli’s The Fowl Life next year on The Outdoor Channel! We hope you enjoy and thank you for listening! Please leave us a review when you can! This episode is brought to you by Tourism Saskatchewan, Corning Ford, Benelli Shotguns, Federal Premium Black Cloud, Hi Viz Sights, Rob Roberts Custom Gunworks, Vortex Optics, Mickey Thompson Tires, and LEER Toppers!

E357 - The Renaissance Man of The Outdoors Dec 20, 2023

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Chad is back with who he considers the Renaissance Man of the Outdoors, Dave Stanley! Chad and his crew are in Alberta hunting ducks and geese with Dave so the two of them sit down with Tommy Miller, of Jack Daniel’s, to discuss why Canada is so special in the minds of waterfowl hunters. Dave is infatuated with the migration and Canada is the best place on earth to witness the duck and goose migration! From bird counts to witnessing tons of young speckle bellies, snow geese, and tons of ducks, Dave’s crystal ball is showing him a strong season in the States that could or could not be true! The guys talk all things waterfowl, like when is the best time to hunt Canada for ducks and geese? Is it early September, early October, or mid-October? Dave informs us of what his timetable is! Dave is the man, Tommy supplies the spirits, and we are on a roll! Let’s hunt! This episode is brought to you by Banded Brands, Benelli Shotguns, Federal Premium Black Cloud, Hi-Viz Sights, Jargon Duck and Goose Calls, Realtree Brand Camo, Avery Outdoors, Greenhead Gear Decoys, and Vortex Optics.

E356 - The Magic of Waterfowl Season in Canada Dec 15, 2023

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Oh, Canada we are back…..again! Chad has Blake and Tommy on the microphones again coming at you from the Motel Canada! From pre-season jitters to excitement and anticipation to dogs and duck calls to the travel and the people of Canada, rhetoric boys talk about it all. It’s Tommy’s first time hunting in Canada and he is more stoked than a 7-year-old on Christmas Eve! The Vacancy sign is on and that means there’s plenty of room for you! Welcome to the Motel Canada! This episode is brought to you by Tourism Saskatchewan, Benelli Shotguns, Martinez Gun Club, Federal Premium Black Cloud, Hi-Viz Sights, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Sour Mash Whiskey, Corning Ford, LEER Toppers, KERSHAW Knives, and Banded Brands!

E355 - The Inside Scoop on One of The Most Influential Hunting Brands Worldwide - The Banded Hour Dec 10, 2023

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Chad, Christian, and Eric are back to talk Banded! It’s another episode of The Banded Hour and we are happy to bring it to you right here at The Fowl Life! The guys get into more product design and development, competition in the space, manufacturing, and just where does the culture of duck hunting stand today? These discussions are meant to shed light and tell the story of one of the most influential hunting brands in recent history. Banded has brought innovation to the space and has made hunting better for men, women, and kids! And we aren’t stopping! This episode is brought to you by Banded Brands, Avery Outdoors, Greenhead Gear Decoys, Avery Sporting Dog, Jargon Game Calls, The Provider, American Almond Beef, Corning Ford, and LEER Toppers.

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