The Fowl Life

JJ is back on the show to talk all things ducks and Geese with Chad! After another successful stint with WyoBraska Outfitters, Chad discuss his time with the crew, the roosts, the absolute shocking number of ducks and geese in the area, the weather, the migration, and the overall culture of WyoBraska! Jj has outfitting and customer service down to a science! Book your hunt with WyoBraska today! Th...

Chad is joined by Hi Viz engineers and product development specialists Jason and Nick. The guys got together to chase ducks and geese with WyoBraska Outfitters in Torrington, Wyoming. The guys have a strong discussion covering the history and culture of Hi Viz, the product performance and attention to detail, the dedication to quality, and how Hi Viz makes you a better shotgunner, period! Chad has...

Chad is once again joined by Tony and Mark from the lodge at Habitat Flats! Everything duck hunting is on the table from scouting, Love Lake, the migration, flooded corn, ice and thaw, and decoys, you name it! HF has become the top destination for duck hunters across the country and it is due to the knowledge and work ethic of Tony, Mark, and the entire crew! We hope you enjoy the discussion. This...

Chad is joined by Don Jr. and Ches at the Honey Brake Lodge in Louisiana. This is a strong conversation that pretty much speaks for itself. It is all about hard work, discipline, logic, ethics and The Truth! This episode is brought to you by Corning Ford, Honey Brake, Benelli Shotguns, Federal Premium, Hi Viz Sights, Rob Roberts Custom Gunworks, Jargon Game Calls, and CamoSpace!

Chad is joined by Benelli’s own George Thompson from the duck camp lodge at Prairie Wings, Arkansas. George invited outdoor writers, Colton and David to camp to experience mallards in the flooded Timber! The mission was to collect data and content on the brand new SBE 3 28 gauge. The discussion revolves around the culture of duck camp and leads into stories and memories that were just created in t...

Chad is joined by three leads of Gator-Tail Surface Drive Motors and Boats. Kyle Broussard, Bubba Watkins, and Hoyt Louviere join Chad to discuss the history, the story, the culture, the dedication to quality and service, and the future of Gator-Tail! What started as a college project had turned into the industry leader in boats and motors! We are honored to be partnered with Gator-Tail and this c...

Chad is down in the Cajun Country of Louisiana and there are zero complaints! Kyle is the founder and owner of Gator-Tail Surface Drive Motors and Boats and Charlie is his lifelong friend who has been there since day one! The conversation goes in and out of Cajun culture, food and drink, hunting, fishing, and crabbing, business, friendship, and more! There isn’t more culture in the world then ther...

Chad is joined by friends Anna and Greg to recap their awesome time in California and to discuss how precious duck camp is! The conversation weaves in and out of speck hunting, duck hunting, and pheasant hunting and bringing kids up in the outdoors. Anna is a leader in the outdoor industry who works hard to introduce the power of hunting and the outdoors to younger people and new hunters alike! He...

Chad is joined by SCI President and CEO Laird Hamberlin as well as SCI Life Members Larry Shores and Will Parks. All of the guys gathered in California to hunt ducks and geese with Merlo Waterfowl so they sat down and chatted about everything California, everything Merlo, and everything effecting the current climate of hunting and hunter’s rights. It’s a strong conversation that proves once again...

Tom is the Founder and CEO of SecureIt Gun Rooms and Safes. This brand has been as innovative as any forearms company in the last decade and they have no plans of stopping. Tom is a wizard of gun safety, security, and storage! He joins Chad to discuss his roots and the beginning origins of the Secure It brand. This episode was filmed and recorded in the Secure It Studio in upstate New York! We are...

Banded has been innovating hunting gear for the past decade and it seems that the ideas and designs continue to be endless! Christian and Eric get into more product talk as well as discussing the ongoing Banded culture with Chad. The brand has evolved into a true lifestyle brand as well as the leader in waterfowl apparel and accessories! These conversations get deep so strap into the blind and let...

Chad and Hal are back to discuss everything going on in the world of work, NASCAR, outdoors and an update on Hal’s new renovations that are going on at hunting camps across the country! We are proud to be part of the Crescent Tools Family and there is so much more to come. This episode is brought to you by Crescent Tools, Bodyguard Bumpers, LEER Toppers, Mickey Thompson Tires, DECKED, and KERSHAW...

Chad is once again joined by Andrew to discuss everything duck dogs! Training, hydration, discipline, nutrition, puppies and so much more is on the table for the guys to touch on! This episode is brought to you by Eukanuba Premium Performance, Sig Sauer, Bodyguard Bumper, Benelli USA, DOGTRA Training Systems, Banded Brands, and Corning Ford!

E282 Sig Sauer Presents Army Special Forces Jason St. John by Chad Belding

The guys are back with another strong conversation touching on everything from hunting dry fields versus water, when did Americans begin traveling to Canada for duck and goose hunting, when did the craze really begin to grow, buying habits with the waterfowl consumer, and what exactly is a wader jacket! We hope you enjoy the talk! This episode is brought to you by Banded Brands, Avery Outdoors, Gr...

Chad is joined by Joel Kleefisch again as they talk with Nick McNamara who owns and operates Basswood Lodge in New York. Nick specializes in moly migrator Canada a goose hunts as well as regular season diver and puddle ducks and Canada Geese! His success has been determined by his work ethic and ability to build a strong team of guides and lodge personnel! The conversation covers everything from h...

Chad is once again joined by Chef Mark Lindsey to discuss more wild game recipes, new forms of cheese sauces, prime beef up against waygu, and so much more! The culinary arts are growing nonstop all over the world and it is a pleasure to have such a trained and highly skilled chef as Mark on the show. This episode is brought to you by The Provider, Reed’s Sporting Goods Minnesota, Napa Valley Oliv...

Chad and Joel break down the wild game meals they have experienced in camo so far including Canada Goose Lover Pate, Canada Goose Layered Nachos, and Florida Alligator Greek Gyros. The meals have been made all from scratch and by thinking outside of the box which is important when it comes to preparing wild game cuisine! The guys also discuss the crew they are hunting with and how truly special th...

Chad and Joel engage in a heartfelt discussion regarding their New York goose hunts with FDNY Firefighters Jim and Beau Hodges and how it opened their eyes even more to devastating travesty that occurred that day and how it continues to effect firefighters and other first responders. The therapy provided by this NY goose camp has been a miracle for everyone involved . This episode is brought to yo...

E266 DECKED Presents a conversation about when there are to many guns in the blind by Chad Belding

Chad is again joined by guest Joel Kleefisch on the show. They get into a conversation about things that can happen to disrupt the flow of the hunt! Preparation is the key to success and the guys dive into stories and memories of things that haven’t gone their way! This episode is brought to you by Realtree Brand Camo, Sig Sauer, Benelli Shotguns, Badge Caps, Mickey Thompson Tires, Pro Comp Suspen...

Chad and Joel recap an amazing recipe that Joel demonstrated in goose camp! These salmon burgers were absolutely amazing as was the homemade tartar sauce! Eating wild after a day in the blind is a good as life gets! This episode is brought to you by The Provider, Sig Sauer, Napa Valley Olive Oil, Traeger Grills, Jack Daniel’s, LEER Toppers, and KERSHAW Knives!

Chad and Joel continue their conversation about the rigors of the road. What does it take to live on the road and live out of a truck and a bag? When we chase the migration, it seems that nothing will stop us from being there when the ducks decide to read the script. This is a conversation of emotions and thoughts of whether or not we are living right when a duck has so much control over us. This...

Chad and Joel go down a rabbit hole of life on the road and what comes with it. From the loneliness, the darkness, the good times, the miles, the sore backs, and to the undeniable sacrifices, they try and give us a glimpse of This Life! This is part 1 of 2 and this episode is brought to you by MTN OPS, SIG SAUER, Badge Caps, 4 WD Parts, Racktek, Napa Valley Olive Oil, and Mickey Thompson Tires!

Chad is joined again by Joel Kleefisch to discuss the rigors of the road when it comes to keeping a fitness and nutritional routine. We all want to try and get in and stay in the best shape of our lives and we all want to be healthy. The road makes this difficult as it tests our decisions everyday. The two disc workouts and why people just settle for being out of shape and overweight and how it ef...