The Sporting Chance

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Episode 121 - The Layman Family Aug 03, 2026

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Three generations of falconers! This week we are joined by Steve, Seth and Tahlia Layman. We talk falconry and family, some of Steve's secret tricks, what it was like to be raised by Steve and Seth, some of Seth's crazy adventures and much more!

Check out the video episode in its entirety for the first time on YouTube!

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This episode is sponsored by:

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

Midnight Falconry: https://midnightfalconry.com/

Episode 120 - Steve Schwartze Jul 27, 2026

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This week we are joined by Steve Schwartze. Steve has decades of experience hacking Peregrine Falcons as part of a Canadian recovery plan for the species. Additionally, he wild hacks Goshawks as part of his business Schwartze Goshawks. Listen to his fascinating observations and experiences living with these birds.

https://www.schwartze-goshawks.com

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This episode is sponsored by:

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

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

Midnight Falconry: https://midnightfalconry.com/

Episode 119 - Lew Souder Jul 20, 2026

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It's all about Goshawks baby. This week we are joined by well known falconer and raptor breeder Lew Souder. Listen along for some insights on hunting with accipiters, breeding hawks, some close calls with mountain lions and much more on this exciting episode!

#SportingChancePodcast #Falconry #HuntingPodcast #FieldSports #BirdsOfPrey #WildlifeManagement #Conservation #WildlifeConservation #Goshawk

This episode is sponsored by:

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

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

Midnight Falconry: https://midnightfalconry.com/

Episode 118 - Sean Derrig Jul 13, 2026

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Saddle up with the boys as they are joined by Sean Derrig. Sean is a dog man, horse man and falconer that specializes in flying coopers hawks on bobwhite quail, over dogs on horseback! Find out some of his techniques, his thoughts on dogs, and whether or not he thinks Casey should get a horse!

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This episode is sponsored by:

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

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

Midnight Falconry: https://midnightfalconry.com/

Episode 117 - Steve Kaufer Jul 06, 2026

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Join us this week as we sit down with falconer Steve Kaufer! Steve comes highly regarded by Steve Layman. We discuss goshawks, photography, outdoor cats, and including your family in

the sport. This and much more!

#SportingChancePodcast #Falconry #HuntingPodcast #FieldSports #BirdsOfPrey #WildlifeManagement #Conservation #WildlifeConservation #WildlifePhotography #Goshawk

This episode is sponsored by:

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

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

Midnight Falconry: https://midnightfalconry.com/

Episode 116 - Joe & Cordi Atkinson Jun 29, 2026

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This week we are joined by eagle falconers Joe & Cordi Atkinson. Get some pro tips that come from a long history of working with Golden Eagles in the American west. Learn how he teaches eagles and other birds to slope soar, how he got involved in a project working with the potential man eating, Philippine “Monkey Eating” Eagles, and what they are like to train. Also we get into a discussion on Tazi dogs and how you can keep your eagle from eating your dachshund. While you're at it, check out their website, https://joeatkinsonseaglejournal.com/.

#SportingChancePodcast #Falconry #HuntingPodcast #FieldSports #BirdsOfPrey #WildlifeManagement #Conservation #WildlifeConservation #EagleFalconry #GoldenEagle #PhillippineEagle

This episode is sponsored by:

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

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

Midnight Falconry: https://midnightfalconry.com/

Episode 115 - Casey's Redemption Jun 22, 2026

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“MAGA” Casey and “The Other Host” are back with a recap of their recent eyas goshawk trip. Plenty of tangents and rabbit-holes in this fun little episode.

#SportingChancePodcast #Falconry #HuntingPodcast #FieldSports #BirdsOfPrey #WildlifeManagement #Conservation #WildlifeConservation #BabyGoshawk #GoshawkEyas

This episode is sponsored by:

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

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

Midnight Falconry: https://midnightfalconry.com/

Episode 114 - Dr. Nick Fox OBE Jun 15, 2026

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This is it! The illustrious Dr. Nick Fox, OBE!

https://www.rofalconry.com/

Bird of Prey Management Series: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/481391/

Listen on all major platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcast, and YouTube

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/246VCJipreV92yqeEhsbyd?si=1c2845c5173f40ef

APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sporting-chance/id1742074805

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSportingChance

#SportingChancePodcast #Falconry #HuntingPodcast #FieldSports #BirdsOfPrey #WildlifeManagement #Conservation #WildlifeConservation #BirdofPreyManagement #NickFox #DrNickFox
This episode is sponsored by:

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

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

Midnight Falconry: https://midnightfalconry.com/

Episode 113 - Making Baby Birds Believe They are Humans Jun 08, 2026

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It's that time of the year! Casey and Aaron revisit the topic of imprinting Goshawks. We make no claims that our ways are the definitive way to do it!

#SportingChancePodcast #Falconry #HuntingPodcast #FieldSports #BirdsOfPrey #WildlifeManagement #Conservation #WildlifeConservation #ImprintGoshawk #Goshawk

This episode is sponsored by:

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

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

Midnight Falconry: https://midnightfalconry.com/

Episode 112 - Ben Makepeace Jun 01, 2026

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This week we are joined by Japanese falconer Ben Makepeace! Ben started in the UK and has for many years resided in Japan. We dig deep into his start, some of the current laws in Japan, Japanese culture, land access, and much much more on this much anticipated episode!
#SportingChancePodcast #Falconry #HuntingPodcast #FieldSports #BirdsOfPrey #WildlifeManagement #Conservation #WildlifeConservation #JapaneseFalconry #Peregrine #BarbaryFalcon #Red-napedShaheen

This episode is sponsored by: North Mountain Goshawks: https://northmountaingoshawks.com/ Mountain State Falconry Supply: https://www.mountainstatefalconrysupply.com/

Midnight Falconry: https://midnightfalconry.com/

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