The GoHuntBirds.com Podcast

Marc chats about his experience hunting with some friends from France and how the waterfowl community strengthens when we #ShareBirdHunting with others.     Enjoy!! Support the show #GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHunting www. GoHuntBirds.com

Finding dimes, or seeing the number 10, is said to be a message to “pay attention,” and “trust your instincts and intuition.” You've really got to listen to this one to get the jist of it.  Hope you enjoy!! Support the show #GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHunting www. GoHuntBirds.com

In this episode long time GoHuntBirds supporter and good friend Brad Cummings from New Brunswick weighs in on his #DuckCampX experience. He and Marc chat about some of the highlights from the special weekend that marked our 10th year in business and our 10th year running this annual September event.  Brad also delves into how he got into waterfowl hunting and what it's like to hunt birds in t...

When Brittany and Matt Dobson set out to find suitable, well fitting outdoor camouflage gear for their two boys, they hit a giant wall.  They found that there was very little to no options for camo clothes for small kids.  The challenges of that search sparked the idea and passion to create Tiny Goose Apparel to ensure that all other parents who wish to raise their children in the outdoors didn’t...

On this week's episode we have Scott Morrow on the show to talk about his financial services business fittingly named Outfitter Financial Ltd.    Scott joined us on our inaugural Business Owner's weekend that we recently hosted and that event has reinvigorated his love for waterfowl hunting.   We chat about "Why you should hire a guide" and why surrounding yourself with like mi...

Marc chats briefly about the Ontario early goose opener that the crew here had and also touches base on a few other topics.  This week's episode is short and sweet as we ramp up for a busy Fall and a lot of fun events.  Stay tuned!! Support the show #GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHunting www. GoHuntBirds.com

This week we have Big Sean Hammock return to the show to chat about his upcoming trip to visit us here in Westmeath, Ontario.  Sean will be joining us for one of our events to do some filming and hunting and we're looking forward to hosting him and learning from his many years of experience waterfowl hunting all over North America.  Sean also talks about his new call line on this episode and...

On the podcast this week we have Brian McRae who is currently working with Delta Waterfowl in government affairs after a 14 year career with OFAH doing the same type of work.  Brian is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to hunting, fishing and trapping and has been around all of it for a very long time.  He is often the advocate going to bat for us hunters at the provincial and federal level in r...

On this week's episode of the podcast Marc dives into the idea of being an investor in duck hunting.  Some duck hunters just take from the marsh, give very little back and are not advocates of conservation.  They are out there for themselves and that's all they care about.  Our mantra is to give back and Marc touches on the reasons behind that.  This one is a deep one, so dive in!! Suppo...

Have you ever found yourself surrounded by a bunch of like minded people doing the things that you all love in a setting that makes it all make sense? That's what #DuckCamp is... In this episode we chat about our #DuckCamp series of events and tell listeners why they're so special leading up to our 10th season of hosting these events.  #GreatHuntsBehindUs #BetterHuntsAhead Support the sh...

In this episode Marc chats about his love of the month of August.  August for most is a time of rest and relaxation, but for some it's a time to double down and get after it!! Also on this episode we announce the winner of the Kent Cartridge Ammo giveaway and go over a few house keeping items as well.  It's a short and sweet episode this week, because....well...we've got shit to do!...

This week we sit down for our 100th episode as we have Logan Maves on the show.  Logan chats with us about what it's like to be a young Ontario boy living "the dream" working out West as a waterfowl guide.  Logan touches on the long days, the cold weather, the spectacular hunts and the highs and lows of what it's like living life chasing birds in the prairie province of Alberta...

This week we chat with Ben Commodore about becoming the owner/operator of Alberta's newest waterfowl outfitter - Cloud 9 Outfitters. Ben talks about how he is mixing his years of working as a waterfowl guide along with his experience in the trades and his experience working for Dive Bomb Industries and how he plans to wrap it all up into this latest venture.   Great conversation on this one a...

On this week's episode of the podcast we chat with 30 year outfitting veteran Claudio Ongaro about guiding for waterfowl in Alberta, Canada.    Claudio has been a waterfowl outfitter in the "Texas of the North" for three decades and has made a name for himself as a top notch outfit by working hard, doing right by his clients and guests and putting birds on the ground on a consistent...

It's now the start of Summer!!  But with that in mind, the waterfowl season is only eight weeks away.  This episode Marc goes over a list of five things you can do to be on top of your "list" when the season rolls around.  Enjoy!! Support the show #GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHunting www. GoHuntBirds.com

This week we have Jake Arvold from 1st Phorm Outdoors on the show. Jake is the host of the Experience More Podcast a show for the outdoor enthusiast  that is looking to get more out of their hunts.  Living a more healthy, active lifestyle is what his show is about and we felt he should be heard as it pertains to what we're moving towards here at GoHuntBirds Inc.  Jake dives into how he got in...

On this episode Marc catches up with good friend Bobby Easter and talks about hunting, fishing and the camaraderie that goes along with both.  They also chat about how having a good friend or a community of good friends to be accountable to can help keep us focused on what's important.  We often get off track with life and this episode is a reminder that we need our friends to prop us up and...

This week we have Ryan Baudhuin on the show to chat about his work with Veteran hunters as well as his experiences working in the outdoor industry.  Ryan is a hunter, guide, photographer, videographer and a very well travelled outdoorsman.  He has hunted waterfowl all over North America and has been part of some pretty cool hunts over the years.  In this interview he chats about his hunts in Alask...

In this episode we have Western Michigan resident Heath Hoogerhyde join us again to chat about his 2023 Turkey season.  Heath started off his season in Florida chasing Osceola turkeys and then ventured home to Michigan to chase Eastern strutters with family and friends.  Marc then recaps some of his season and the two then discuss turkey tricks, tactics and tips to proficiently shoot more birds. ...

In this episode, Marc reflects on 10 years as a company and looks back on some of the things that got GoHuntBirds to where it is today.  Marc also looks ahead and talks about what the future has in store for the company and how family and close friends will take priority in future endeavours.  Enjoy!! Support the show #GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHunting www. GoHuntBirds.com

In this episode we have Ian McCleary from Desjardins Insurance on to help answer a listener question regarding Insurance for hunters.     Ian brings to the table over 25+ years of insurance knowledge.  As well, GoHuntBirds Inc. owner and host of the show Marc Lapierre brings his 15 years of insurance planning knowledge as well.     Insurance is generally a boring dry topic, so the pair try to ligh...

In this episode of Marc chat about the season where he was able to successfully harvest two birds in Quebec and one bird in Ontario in the same day - May the 5th!! A feat that he has only been able to accomplish once, it has been something that has been attempted by many turkey hunters here at GoHuntBirds but never has been duplicated.  Marc also touches on the harvest of another Melanistic Tom an...

In this episode we touch on the sensitive topic of using a turkey fan to "reap" or "fan" a Tom turkey for the purpose of harvesting him.   In recent years this topic has received lots of public press, both positive and negative on the pros and cons of using this tactic. Some feel that it should be an illegal tactic and in fact it has been banned in several US states already.  O...

With turkey season knocking at the door, Marc chats about some focal points to consider on this FRIDAY FOWL FOCAL POINTS. Support the show #GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHunting www. GoHuntBirds.com

This week Marc  chats with former Ontario conservation officer turned hunting outfitter and educator Rob Argue.  Rob was a conservation officer for 20 years, owned an archery pro shop for 7 years, was the director of operations and outreach for the Quality Deer Management Association of Canada for 3.5 years and has been a guide and the owner of 2 hunting and fishing lodges for the past 12 years. ...