Chad Belding

The Fowl Life

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As Chad chases the waterfowl migration, each new episode, brings you a behind-the-scenes experience at different Duck Hunting Camps across the U.S. Here you’ll get to hear from industry leaders, expert waterfowl hunters, professional athletes and folks that are just as obsessed as you are about waterfowl hunting. You’ll find advice on choosing the right gear, learn new hunting strategies, duck calling techniques, how to prepare wild game and so much more. So, join the conversation and subscribe to the podcast so you’ll get future episodes downloaded directly to your computer, phone or tablet.

Author

Chad Belding

Category

Sports

Podcast website

thefowllife.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

E185 - Russ Higbie with Law Dawg Hunting Lodge Oklahoma Part 2 20.01.2022

Part 2 discussion of Oklahoma hunting. We are hunting in the heart of Oklahoma's prime waterfowl hunting ground at Law Dawg Hunting Lodge. We are talking with the Lodge owner Russ Higbie, a core waterfowl hunter and ex-law officer with a ton of great stories to tell.

E184 - Russ Higbie with Law Dawg Hunting Lodge Oklahoma Part 1 18.01.2022

We are hunting in the heart of Oklahoma's prime waterfowl hunting ground at Law Dawg Hunting Lodge. We are talking with the Lodge owner Russ Higbie, a core waterfowl hunter and ex-law officer with a ton of great stories to tell.

E183 - Good Waterfowl Hunting in Wisconsin 05.01.2022

The waterfowl hunting was good in Wisconsin but the camaraderie with the good people of Wisconsin was even better. Chad is joined by Walker Buehler, Anna V and Joel Kleefisch to discuss the day's hunts and other things duck hunters talk about.

E182 - Choosing a Gun Sight - Piece of Mind Series by Sig Sauer 31.12.2021

Jared, a police officer and expert on firearms and the accessories to them is here to talk with Chad about choosing the right sight for a handgun or other firearms. We learn the differences in red dots vs straight sights and more.

E181 - Open Carry & Concealed Carry - Piece of Mind Series by Sig Sauer 31.12.2021

What are your thoughts on open carry and concealed carry? Do you have your CCW? Alex and Chad discuss reasons why they carry you may want to own a gun and the hot issues around the second amendment.

E180 - Chase Rice & Joel Kleefisch - Wisconsin Waterfowl Hunting 22.12.2021

Most people know Chase Rice as the country music singer/songwriter but in this episode we get to know Chase as the waterfowl hunter. We are joined by Joel Kleefisch in Wisconsin to talk about waterfowl hunting, farming, music and more.

E179 - Luke Steidl - Wisconsin Outdoorsman & Blogger 17.12.2021

Luke Steidl is a dedicated Wisconsin waterfowl hunter and has hunting tactics that you might find useful.

E178 - Joel Kleefisch - Superdad, State Legislator, Hunter 14.12.2021

Joel served fourteen years in the Wisconsin State Assembly. He's an avid hunter, a cool dude to hang out with. We're excited to learn more about Joel's lifestyle and his experiences hunting up in Wisconsin for both waterfowl and deer.

E177 - Tyler Stark - Marketing Director for Traeger Grills 09.12.2021

The guys are at hunt camp and discussing the innovations made on the Traeger Grills, the best wood-pellet grills on the marketing. Tyler and Chad talk barbecue and the Traeger Nation. Plus, Tyler breaks the news of launching the new Traeger Provisions, a part of the company focused on giving their customers high quality sources meats.

E176 - Improving your hunting vision with Dr Matt Mills - Ophthalmologist 08.12.2021

Dr. Matt Mills is one of the leading ophthalmologist in the country. Matt owns Eye Care Professionals in Reno, Nevada. Chad and Matt talk about eye care in hunting and the recent work done on Chad to help improve his hunting.

E175 - Wild Game Cooking - The Provider Cookbook 30.11.2021

Chad and Alex Crosby discuss the new Provider Cookbook and some of the great recipes used to prepare wild game. There are recipes for wild duck, goose, axis deer, mule deer, elk, fish and more. There are also some great hunting stores from past duck hunts and deer hunts.

E174 - Ted Nugent - Hunter Conservation, Politics & Still Rock'n 19.11.2021

Anytime you have Ted Nugent on the mic you know its gonna be entertaining and informative! Ted doesn't hold back on his thoughts on hunting, conservation, politics and more. Ted is a rock icon who's rock career spans seven decades! His hits include Cat Scratch Fever, Free For All, Gonzo and more. Although Ted can still rock on the guitar, he has also devoted his life to the preservation on the hun...

E173 - Learning the Basics of Firearm Safety - Piece of Mind Series by Sig Sauer 16.11.2021

Clay and Jared Woodward, a police officer discuss some of the basics of learning how to use a firearm properly.

E172 - John David Stanley - Alaska Hunting & Fishing Guide Part2 - Work Where Series by Dickies 12.11.2021

Following in his father's footsteps, John David Stanley has made a name for himself as a fishing guide in the summer months in Alaska along the Kenai River and then migrating down to Texas to guide waterfowl in the winter.

E171 - Equipment Used To Process Your Wild Game - MEAT! Your Maker Grinders 10.11.2021

Alex Crosby joins Chad to talk about the tools they use to help process the wild game after the hunt. A vital tool they use are the grinders, stuffers, slicers, and sealers made by the company MEAT! Check them out at meatyourmaker.com

E170 - John David Stanley - Alaska Hunting & Fishing Guide Part1 - Work Where Series by Dickies 02.11.2021

Following in his father's footsteps, John David Stanley has made a name for himself as a fishing guide in the summer months in Alaska along the Kenai River and then migrating down to Texas to guide waterfowl in the winter.

E169 - Training Duck Dogs with Mossy Pond Retrievers - Fueled by Eukanuba 27.10.2021

Mossy Pond Retrievers is a world renowned dog training facility known for producing excellent competition sporting dogs and in the field hunting dogs. Brad Arington is the owner and dog trainer of MPR. He and his dog handlers have a crazy ability to work with gun dogs and develop the best hunting companions. Chad and Brad talk about all aspects of what goes into training duck dogs. This episode is...

E168 - Open Carry vs Concealed Carry Laws - Piece of Mind Series by Sig Sauer 18.10.2021

We have Jared Woodward, a police officer, Alex Crosby and Clay Belding discussing the key benefits of openly carrying your firearms vs opting to conceal their firearms. The guys also talk to the laws that involve both options and the current political climate around this topic and the 2nd Amendment.

E167 - Ben Cassidy - Hunting Conservation - Fowl Thoughts Presented by SCI 08.10.2021

Chad talks hunting conservation and hunting rights with Ben Cassidy is Director of Government Affairs for Safari Club International. Safari Club International is a US organization composed of hunters dedicated to protecting the freedom to hunt all across the globe.

E166 - Anna Van Nostran - Gun Dog Trainer & Outdoorswoman Presented by Dogtra 05.10.2021

Anna Van Nostrand is from Georgia and is as crazy about bird dogs, dog training and shotguns. Anna is a certified pistol instructor with the NRA and sporting clay instructor with NSCA. She claimed a Georgia State Title in Super Sporting during the 2017 season. For more on Anna visit www.annavoutdoors.com

E165 - Duck Dog Training with Brad Arington and Pete Fischer 01.10.2021

A great resource for instruction on gun dog training. We have two leaders in the sporting dog world; Brad Arington of Mossy Pond Retrievers, a top dog training program out Georgia and Pete Fischer who works with Dogtra, a leader in sporting dog training collars.

E164 - Stop the Threat - Piece of Mind Series by Sig Sauer 29.09.2021

Guest host, Clay Belding steps in for Chad today. We welcome back Jared Woodward, a Police Officer & Self-Defense Instructor, to talk about what gives them "peace" of mind knowing they can have the right tool to protect themselves and their family. They get into gun laws, second amendment granted by the United States Constitution and techniques for shooting accurately. This episode is brought to y...

E163 - Recap 2021 Wildfowl Giant Gear Issue Series 28.09.2021

Chad and Skip recap the previous 10 episodes of the 2021 Wildfowl Giant Gear Issue Podcast Series. We cover decoys, blinds, goose calls, duck calls, boats and motors, retriever gear, shotguns, chokes and loads, waders and clothing and waterfowl hunting accessories.

E162 - Waterfowl Hunting Accessories - 2021 Wildfowl Giant Gear Issue Series 27.09.2021

Although the gear we are about to talk about is not necessities but they certainly make waterfowl hunting more pleasurable and often more productive. We are talk about the Waterfowl Hunting Accessories section of the Wildfowl magazine Annual Giant Gear Issue. We have Josh Tichenor of Mallard View Outdoors to talk about all the fun duck hunting gear items including his Ice Eater device used to keep...

E161 - Waterfowl Clothing, Waders & Camo - 2021 Wildfowl Giant Gear Issue Series 24.09.2021

Few pieces of gear are more critical for a waterfowl hunter than waders and the warm clothes need to pull of a successful hunt. We have Drew Keith, the CEO of Honey Brake Lodge, master duck caller and someone you'd want to share the duck blind with on the podcast. We also have Josh Beckham, a Banded Prostaff Member, skilled waterfowl hunter and another great person to share the duck bind with to s...

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