The GoHuntBirds.com Podcast

This week on the show we chat Duck Boats!! Phil Barker, the owner of Duck Boat Canada, breaks it all down for us touching on duck boat culture, different types of boats and motors and of course what type of boat will fit your needs.  As a representative for Mud Buddy, Excel Boats and Backwater Performance systems, Duck Boat Canada has you covered in all things Duck Boats!! It's good to see mo...

This week on the show we talk a bit more about mental health, the social media dilemma and how putting the device down might help.  In a world where everything is "instant" and overwhelming, perhaps the right thing to do is to take a step back from the screen.  We've continued to notice that when we "check out" of our phones and become more present in our current surroundi...

Before TSS, OnX Hunt, social media and a whole lot of other turkey hunting stuff...there was Adrian Hare.  Ontario resident Adrian Hare has been hunting turkeys since 1988 and has developed a lot of knowledge over his almost 40 years of spending time in the Turkey woods.  Adrian was the first person in Canada to complete the Wild Turkey Grand Slam which consists of harvesting the four most common...

This week on the show Marc chats about Men's Mental Health Month and how we as brothers need to be there for each other.  Marc also chats about how the outdoors can be a place to mentally reset and the importance of having a place to be able to retreat to when times are dark.  We hope you enjoy!! Support the show #GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHunting www. GoHuntBirds.com

This week on the show Marc, Jayven, Barry & Colton kick back and relax on the back deck of the Westmeath Beach House and recap this past Spring Wild Turkey Season.  They also have a celebratory drink to celebrate the 13th birthday of the hunt club as the discussion turns towards the future of the club and the plans we have for the future.  A great recap of our season and a good prelude of thin...

This week on the show Marc discusses the opportunity that lies ahead for us all for the last three days of the Ontario Spring Turkey Season.  With only three days to go before the season winds up, Marc reflects on the season that was, as well as gives some advice and insight as to how to get out after those late season Toms.  You have 3 days left...go out and use them wisely... Support the show #G...

This week Marc & Bobby compare notes on what it's like to try and get out hunting while raising kids and being a dad.  Managing time, juggling work, family life and hunting and of course landowner relations are all part of the conversation.  As always we hope you enjoy and if you get value from the show, please share it with a fellow bird hunting friend. That's how we grow.  Enjoy!!...

This week on the show Marc & Bobby chat about the turkey season so far as well as Bobby's recent stand up comedy show. The importance of landowner relationships when it comes to turkey hunting gets touched on as well and Marc also introduces to the audience the details of the arrival of his newborn son and the legacy that is being built through tradition, family and hunting in his househo...

This week on the show Marc chats with Tim Reade and his son Bentley after they spent a couple of days at the hunt club with the boys!! Bentley was the winner of our "King of Spring" Turkey sticker draw and the two of them came up to get after some Quebec gobblers.   It was a fun 48 hours at camp as we had some good hunts, some close calls, some great food & drinks and a couple birds...

This week on the show, we have a two part episode in which we document the highlights of our opening weekend for 2026 Spring Turkey.  Bobby made the drive up from Odessa to get in on the action and the boys all put in the effort to get some birds on the ground and some food in our bellies.  It was a great weekend overall, and this is the re-cap!! Enjoy!! Support the show #GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #...

This week on the show, Marc sits down with long time friend Alfie Sicoli who was an active member of the GoHuntBirds Hunt Club for over 10 years.  Alfie was privy to many great hunts with the club over the years and has fond memories of his times in the blind.  In this episode he eludes to some of those hunts and discusses what hunting was like in the Westmeath area back in the 70's and 80&ap...

This week on the show, we celebrate our 200th episode!! To commemorate the milestone, we have on the show Andrew Chubak who is/was one of the initial founding members of the GoHuntBirds Hunt Club and in reality the pivotal character in making the hunt club what it is today.    Andrew was the one who got Marc into hunting, hence he was the one who ignited the spark that Marc has for bird hunting to...

This week Marc walks through his 7 tips that he is actively implementing into his own routine in order to get ready for the Spring Wild Turkey season. His list is as follows: 1. Scout 2. Confirm Permissions 3. Prepare & Pattern Your Weapon 4. Get your Equipment Ready 5. Practice Your Calling 6. Buy Your Licences and Tags 7. Get Some Exercise & Fresh Air Take note of these tips and they wil...

It's Good Friday of Easter weekend and Marc collects his thoughts on a quiet rainy morning as Spring begins to bloom... Support the show #GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHunting www. GoHuntBirds.com

We sit down with long-time friend Dan Ampleman at his new Ottawa, Ontario restaurant, The Kwack Pearl.  Dan's new restaurant recently opened on Preston Street in Little Italy and is a collection of all things waterfowl, old world pirate decor with a flair that only Dan can bring.  We sat and ate a great meal with Dan and retold old stories from our hunting days together.  Please check out Dan...

This week on the show, Marc & Bobby discuss the difference between the way things are now vs. the way things used to be.  Topics include podcasts we listen to, the pros and cons of cell phones and social media and of course we throw some bird hunting convo into the mix. As we aim to continue to put out an episode each week, we're batting .1000 so far for 2026. We hope you enjoy!! Support...

This week on the show, Marc dives into 10 Instagram accounts that he has been following along with lately that have been both entertaining and educational. Here they are in no particular order, so go ahead and check each of them out!! @springlegion @theduckrepublic @beerleagueoutdoors @beauhunter66 @big_seans_championship_calls @duckcallroom @rusticurbanfurniture @ryancampbellphotos @duckcampdinne...

This week on the show Marc & Bobby chat about how time passes quickly, how things move fast and how if you blink, you can miss it all.  As per usual, topics also include stand up comedy, waterfowl hunting, dog training and turkey hunting.  We hope you enjoy!! Support the show #GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHunting www. GoHuntBirds.com

This week on the show, we catch up with Big Sean Hammock and see how his 2025 waterfowl season shook out.  We also discuss some of the BSCC call lineup and put the wheels in motion for a GoHuntBirds/BSCC call collaboration on a new special edition Triad Killer call to coincide with the Ontario crane season that is taking shape for 2026.  We hope you enjoy!! @big_seans_championship_calls www.bigsea...

This week on the show Marc & Bobby chat about the phenomenon of "February Procrastination" and how to avoid it.  Making that list, checking the boxes and being proactive now can save you a tonne of heartache when the bird season arrives.  Enjoy the show and #share with a friend!! Support the show #GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHunting www. GoHuntBirds.com

This week on the show Marc speaks quickly about the state of social media and on how maybe it's time to check out for a bit.  It's Family Day in Ontario this weekend and it's time to unwind and relax... Enjoy!! Support the show #GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHunting www. GoHuntBirds.com

This week on the show Marc chats with Bobby Easter & Evan Brundage about the takeaways from the Ontario Delta Waterfowl Regional Meeting. Topics include the upcoming Sandhill Crane season proposal in Ontario as well as the late season Canada goose season changes.  Evan also talks about his recent trip to Arkansas with the Feathered Oak Hunt Club.  As always, we hope you enjoy!! Support the sho...

This week on the show Marc hosts waterfowl photographer Mitch Davis.  Marc and Mitch dive into the nuances of waterfowl photography touching on gear, camera costs, getting the shot and adding a different element to the waterfowl camaraderie around the camp fire. Buckle in and enjoy!! Instagram: @mitchdavisphotos Support the show #GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHunting www. GoHuntBirds.com

A few of us boys trekked into the Outpost recently for a mid winter's getaway.  While there, we sat down to chat about some of the future plans of the hunt club and reminisced about the season that just passed.  It was nice to get "off grid" for a night and it truly makes you appreciate simpler times.  We hope you enjoy!!  Support the show #GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHunting...

Sometimes you gotta just shoot the puck in, put your head down and skate in after it!! Two weeks into 2026 and that's exactly the mentality we've got here at GoHuntBirds Inc.  It's time to #grind and we're excited to be on the forecheck!!  Support the show #GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHunting www. GoHuntBirds.com