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Episode 31 - David Feliciano Nov 11, 2024

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This week we are joined by the one and only David Feliciano. Follow along as we hear about the glamorous life of a southern California falconer. Along the way we discuss rattlesnakes, aviculture, abatement, the sky trials, jiujitsu, and dachshunds! Be thrilled as David recounts his experience as a NAFA Director, running into Karens, and hunting Cranes with Tyler Sladen! This and much much more - in another great episode of The Sporting Chance!

This episode is sponsored by:

North Mountain Goshawks: https://northmountaingoshawks.com/

Mountain State Falconry Supply: https://www.mountainstatefalconrysupply.com/

Midnight Falconry: https://midnightfalconry.com/

A Journey with Red-tails: https://ajourneywithredtails.com/

Episode 30 - Adam Naugle Nov 04, 2024

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Kick back and have a bourbon with Casey and Aaron as they are joined by Adam Naugle. Adam is an angler and falconer in Indiana (Munnier Land). Adam is notable for his success flying a great horned owl! Listen along as Adam seduces the boys with his exotic plant collection, details the ins and outs of being successful with an owl, the boys talk fishing, work and of course GOSHAWKS! This and much more!

This episode is sponsored by:

North Mountain Goshawks: https://northmountaingoshawks.com/

Mountain State Falconry Supply: https://www.mountainstatefalconrysupply.com/

Midnight Falconry: https://midnightfalconry.com/

A Journey with Red-tails: https://ajourneywithredtails.com/

Episode 29 - The RFK & Don Jr Hunt - Featuring Harrison Dalby & Tom Cullen Oct 28, 2024

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Hot on the heels of the historic falconry hunt with RFK Jr and Don Jr, the boys are joined by main characters of the Sporting Chance universe: Harrison Dalby and Tom Cullen. Why was Harrison so nervous? How does Tom cater to the ultra rich? What is Casey’s safe space? This and much more, including a discussion of captive breeding regulations, and the need for a hunter’s alliance.

This episode is sponsored by:

North Mountain Goshawks: https://northmountaingoshawks.com/

Mountain State Falconry Supply: https://www.mountainstatefalconrysupply.com/

Midnight Falconry: https://midnightfalconry.com/

A Journey with Red-tails: https://ajourneywithredtails.com/

Episode 28 - New England Naturals Oct 21, 2024

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Join Aaron and Casey as they live free or die! This week we talk to Jake and Riley DeBow, trappers from New Hampshire, and the folks behind New England Naturals. Find out how they met and how they got into trapping. Listen as Casey gets destroyed in a friendly debate as to which is more regulated; trapping or falconry. Learn how they deal with haters online, how they started their business, and how you can get intro trapping yourself. This and much more!

This episode is sponsored by:

North Mountain Goshawks: https://northmountaingoshawks.com/

Mountain State Falconry Supply: https://www.mountainstatefalconrysupply.com/

Midnight Falconry: https://midnightfalconry.com/

A Journey with Red-tails: https://ajourneywithredtails.com/

Episode 27 - Jake Messinger Oct 14, 2024

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Alone? Not anymore! Casey and Aaron are joined by Jake Messinger, falconer, survivalist, and contestant on History Channel's hit TV series, Alone! Follow along as he details the ins and outs of his time on the show, what he did to prepare, how he survived, and what ultimately led to him being medically evacuated from the wilderness. Jake speaks eloquently of his experience as a falconer, flying gyrfalcons on the king of North American quarry, the mighty Sage Grouse. This and much more!

This episode is sponsored by:

North Mountain Goshawks: https://northmountaingoshawks.com/

Mountain State Falconry Supply: https://www.mountainstatefalconrysupply.com/

Midnight Falconry: https://midnightfalconry.com/

A Journey with Red-tails: https://ajourneywithredtails.com/

Episode 26 - Richard Moats Oct 07, 2024

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Tighten up with Casey and Aaron as they are joined by the king of tight braids, Richard Moats! Richard is a falconer and gear maker in West By God Virginia. Listen up as Richard shares his experience at his first ever dachshund field trial, his extensive travels to field meets, hunting with red tailed hawks, and decker terriers. Along the way things get political, and secrets are revealed! Don't miss this one!

Episode 25 - Chad Reynolds Sep 30, 2024

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Run with the pack as Casey and Aaron are joined by Chad Reynolds of the Houndsman XP Podcast. Chad is a houndsman, falconer, and all around wealth of knowledge. Listen along as we talk about importing salukis, chasing jackrabbits with salukis and falcons, hunting bear, lions, coons, pigs and coyotes! As a bonus you'll get free dog training and parenting advice from Chad!

Episode 24 - Mike Radford Sep 23, 2024

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It's Gos Thirty! Brave the cold with Casey and Aaron as they are joined by Mike Radford. Mike is a falconer in the Last Frontier, the great state of Alaska. Learn about his unique way of hawking as he braves the cold, snow, bears, wolverines, and moose. Pay attention; you might learn something!

Episode 23 - Phil Eliya Sep 16, 2024

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Get schooled this week with Casey and Aaron as we are joined by the one and only Phil Eliya. Phil is a family man and a falconer in New Jersey. Follow along as Phil details his start with Teddy Moritz, why he sponsored Casey, trapping wild goshawks, flying wild goshawks, climbing goshawk nests, training goshawks, and hawking in urban locations. Also, listen as Phil and Casey debate the pros and cons of falconry on social media, as Aaron takes the position of Switzerland!

Episode 22 - Shawn O’Neil Sep 09, 2024

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This is an epic one folks, and not for those with thin skin! Meet Shawn O’Neil, Hollywood stuntman (Ninja Turtles, Goodfellas, Miami Vice, etc…), bounty hunter and legendary dog man. In addition to his many awards and accolades, Shawn is an old friend of Teddy Moritz and has led an incredible life. Hear his exploits with Teddy, his brushes with monkeys, professionally racing greyhounds, hunting with lurchers, breeding lurchers, ratting in NYC, what he thinks of thermal coyote hunting, training guard dogs, and especially; hunting coyotes with sighthounds. All of this and much much more!

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