Dive Bomb Squadcast

With the advancements of technology playing a larger role than ever in the game of turkey hunting, we sit down with Hunter Farrior, owner of Spring Legion and author of Ballad of a Turkey Hunter, to discuss some of his "old school" ways of thinking, preserving the resource that we love, and what it is that drives that niche group of hunters to the spring woods with such a passion.

On this episode of the Dive Bomb Squadcast, we talk with the one and only Jeff Colwell of Front Range Guide Service. We had a great conversation about the Front Range of Colorado, and why it is one of the most difficult places to consistently kill Canada geese, as well as a few tricks you can use to consistently kill geese where you live! We also talk about Jeff’s early days as a guide, and the ro...

With numerous cover shots, two-page spreads, and over 350 photos published in DU Magazine alone, there’s no doubt that if you’re a waterfowler, you’ve seen the work of Doug Steinke. He’s well known as a man who has a knack for capturing emotion in his photography, and in this episode of the Dive Bomb Squadcast we dig into how he pulls it off. We also touch on the different stages a hunter goes thr...

The wigeon king of the Pacific Northwest, The Denim Dangler! Matt Judy doesn't run an outfitter, he doesn't run a guide service, so what does he do that allows him to chase waterfowl day after day? You guys are going to love the back and forth in this one as we talk about his love for Mtn Dew Kickstart, the scout loop, hunting with big groups, and huge piles. We appreciate Judy and everything he h...

On November 13, 2021 the World Waterfowl Calling Championships in Easton, Maryland were turned into the Mike Benjamin show. Mike opened up the night with a win in the 2-man live goose before capturing another win in the 2-man live duck. Then came the solo stuff- a win in the live goose, a win in the live duck, and a 2nd place finish in the open goose. In this episode, we caught up with Mike to tal...

For over 30 years, Wildfowl has been a go-to source for information and entertainment for North American duck and goose hunters, sharing the best waterfowl tactics, gear and stories. Join us in episode 48 as editor-in-chief Skip Knowles tells us about his early background as an outdoor writer, the ins and outs of being a chief editor, and all the pieces and personnel it takes to put a magazine tog...

Callers from all around the world come to Easton, Maryland once a year to showcase their skills and hope to be immortalized in the history books of Championship Calling. Vice President of the Waterfowl Festival and World Champion caller Teddy Hoover joins the Squadcast to talk all about the upcoming 50th Waterfowl Festival & the various Calling Championships that will take place during this ac...

Here we are mid-October and what a season it has been so far! In episode 46, the Dive Bomb Travel Squad joins the Squadcast to recap the first quarter of the 2021-2022 waterfowl season and some of the incredible and funny things we have been blessed enough to experience up to this point. From the 100 blue-winged teal in Texas, the monster double-double in Alberta, to Cade getting knock out by a fa...

No beating around the bush in this episode. Forrest Carpenter & Kile Jones join the Squadcast to get straight to the point in addressing the most common questions we receive on a daily basis. Do flocked decoys really make a difference? How much flocking do I need in my spread? What's the deal with the black and whites? Can you mix silhouettes and full bodies? We hope by addressing these topics...

In the past, the main issue from our Canadian customers has been duties and brokerage fees attached to their orders once received by customs. We have always wanted a distribution center north of the border, but we had to be sure we found the perfect man for the job. After just a few conversations with Ben Commodore, we knew he had the drive, attitude, and experience to run Dive Bomb Canada with th...

Keeping things in order while managing work and 3 young kids while your husband stays on the road over half the year is a tall task for any woman. In this episode, we sat down with Kelli Tolliver to talk about how she maintains a healthy relationship and family under this ever-changing household structure. She also gives advice on how to support your significant other while they are chasing their...

Bluestem Waterfowl has rapidly become an outfitter that everyone is keeping an eye on due to their consistent success day in and day out. In this episode we learn what prompted Bluestem co-owner & Arkansas native Michael Spain to leave the bucket list destination of his stomping grounds for North-Central Oklahoma. Michael also talks about what it takes to run a successful waterfowl outfit, exp...

As the best time of year gets closer, we have aggressively been expanding our already impressive line of products to meet customer demands in preparation for the upcoming waterfowl season. There has been a lot of talk about products that are on the way, and the boss Cody Stokes is here to reveal what's talk and what's truth. What's the scoop on the vertical field blind and when will they hit the m...

Brothers, both very talented duck callers and World Champions- Cory the 2019 World Live Duck Champion and Jody the 2007 World Champion. In Episode 40 of the Dive Bomb Squadcast we learn their background and the events that led to their success through the contest calling circuit over the past 2 decades. What kind of competition is there between one another? How do they feel about their performance...

Now that we've had some time to reflect on the first ever SquadFest, Kile Jones & Cade Trickey join us in Episode 39 to break down the event in more detail while answering some questions that have been raised about the future of the event. How did we rate SquadFest as a whole? What kind of feedback have we gotten from the vendors and attendees? Will we need a larger venue next year? We also pu...

Being the first ever Dive Bomb SquadFest, we had no idea what to expect going into this thing. It didn't take long for us to see all the hard work and preparation paid off as this event turned out to be an absolute grand slam. Please excuse the background noise as we ran this set LIVE right in the middle of the action! First, we were joined by World Champion Duck Caller and one of our contest judg...

From their impressive compilation of media work with some of the top outfitters & guide services in the world, to their intriguing articles & waterfowl inspired recipes, Split Reed has rapidly become one of the leading hubs for all things waterfowl. Having a team with this many moving parts can be quite complicated; listen along as co-owner Duncan MacLeod joins us to talk about the early s...

With the growing influence of social media and the ability to establish oneself as a outdoor media professional, there has never been more hunters capturing waterfowl through the hunt with high quality equipment than we are seeing now. Erik Guggenheim has been heavily invested in waterfowl media for a long time and had a major impact on this explosion of turning waterfowlers not only into guides,...

Since its establishment in 2017, FowlCo Outfitters has exploded on the scene with their impressive piles, beautiful accommodations, and strong social media presence. We caught up with owners Josh Teff, John David Blagg, and Aaron Seifritz to learn the origins of FowlCo and how this insanely successful operation came to be. We also discuss how they met, how they decided on the location, as well as...

Migratory waterfowl possess an incredible ability to constantly adapt to the changing climate and environmental factors. Add in the fact that lower Mississippi Flyway mallards are receiving an unprecedented amount of hunting pressure, and the patterns of the "good old days" start to change. Dr. Osborne cites the driving factors behind these behavior changes and what their banding data is revealing...

If you are the owner of a waterfowl retriever, you do not want to miss this one! In Episode 33, we caught up with Marty Roberts, owner of Sporting Life Kennels to talk all-things gun dogs. We touch on several controversial topics such as breaking dogs, whining dogs, and the pros and cons of British & American Labradors. You will also learn the story of "Simba," the Dive Bomb dog that almost ne...

There is nothing wrong with being pretty, but there is a stigma attached to pretty girls and hunting that it’s mostly smoke and mirrors. In Episode 32, we caught up with Danielle Halverson to discuss some entertaining topics such as social media “huntresses” and thirsty dudes in the DM’s. You’ll also learn all about her background, how she supports her passion for traveling and hunting, and what i...

June 11th – 12th, LIVE at Dive Bomb Headquarters in Maryland Heights, Missouri we are holding the first annual Dive Bomb SquadFest. While this festival is centered around calling contests that will amount to over $30,000 in prizes that includes cash, Dive Bomb prize packages, guided hunt packages, and calls from our vendors, this event is going to have something to offer for everyone in attendance...

Nick Costas has been a huge contributor to the growth of Dive Bomb Industries with his go-getter mentality & hard work over the last few years. The thing is, at some point in our lives we are all faced with making difficult decisions regarding our future & the path we should take. Within the last year, Nick has had some doors open & opportunities arise to pursue personal growth in this...

We often hear about hunting accidents, but it's normally through the grapevine and not a firsthand account. After we learned of this story that led to the loss of a man's life in the blind, we wanted to have our friend Armando Vendittozzi on to share his account of this tragedy that occurred in an effort to help spread gun safety awareness. We know the gun safety speech can be repetitive whenever...