The Big Honker Podcast

This episode, Jeff and Andy, discuss the most critical element of waterfowl hunting... SCOUTING. Scouting for ducks and geese is an aspect that not every waterfowl hunter looks forward to but it is the single factor that dictates every decision that a waterfowl hunter will make. From where to hide, how to call, and how many decoys to set out, quality scouting trips will ease the decision making process.

Jeff and Andy are joined by Christian Dubois. Christian has grown up waterfowl hunting in the great state of Louisiana, he is also an up and coming outdoor photographer with some of his working being featured by Lacrosse footwear.

Jeff and Andy are joined once again by Texas legend, Wyman Meinzer. Wyman is the only official State Photographer of Texas.

Jeff and Andy are joined by Habitat Flats waterfowl guide, Spencer Proulx. The guys discuss what it's like to be a waterfowl guide at one of the most famous outfits in North America, and they also look ahead to the grind that the next few months of waterfowl hunting brings.

Jeff and Andy are joined by California public land hunter, Devon Vega. Devon waterfowl hunts in the highly populated area of southern California and the guys discuss the systems in place for waterfowl hunters in SoCal.

Jeff and Andy are joined by Ron Stanfield to share some stories from the early days of The Big Honker Lodge and the guys also react to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife 2019 Waterfowl Survey.

This episode, Jeff and Andy, are joined by Ashur Tolliver, from Dive Bomb Industries. The guys talk about Ashur's pitching career and some of the new rules the MLB is experimenting with, and also everything going on in the world of Dive Bomb; including all their new products coming to the waterfowl market soon.

Jeff and Andy are joined by Joel Holweger for the first migration/hunting report of the 2019-2020 waterfowl season. Joel is from North Dakota where early season goose is now open.

This episode, Jeff and Andy recap their time at the Texas Trophy Hunters Extravaganza from the previous weekend, and they discuss a few early season goose tips and tactics that hunters can use when that season opens up in their area.

Jeff and Andy are joined by quail habitat expert, Roger Clark. The guys talk about the quail population outlook for the 2019-2020 hunting season and what land owners can do to enhance the quail numbers on their property.

Jeff and Andy are joined by Oregon Public Land Hunter, Jared Hatcher. The guys discuss what measures Jared must take to ensure that he has successful waterfowl hunts on the public hunting grounds of Oregon.

Jeff and Andy are joined by Colorado public land hunter, Tyler Roach. The guys discuss the process Tyler goes through to hunt on the public lands of Colorado. 

Jeff has returned from vacation, he and Andy recap the weeks events and try to make sense of the recent tragedies in Texas and Ohio.

Jeff and Andy sit down with Ron to discuss some of the things going on in the world today and how things were during his childhood. Ron also tells a hilarious story about picking up a hitch hiker during his rock band playing days.

Jeff and Andy are joined by treasure hunter, Bill Black. Bill is an expert in discovering and excavating old ship wrecks off the coast of Florida. The guys discuss everything from the permitting process Bill goes through for each wreck site, to some of the most valuable items Bill and his team have unearthed from these hundreds of years old ship wrecks.

Jeff and Andy are joined by Nebraska's own, Blake Poppe. Blake is a groomsman in Zach's wedding so the guys take the opportunity to sit down and catch up on everything going on in the world today from news to early football predictions.

Jeff and Andy are joined by public land hunter, Nick Ruocco. Nick waterfowl hunts in Massachusetts and New York, starting with early season goose in September and finishing with ducks and geese in late January, there is plenty of hunting between these two states. Nick describes the rules and regulations of waterfowl hunting on public land for Massachusetts and New York.

Jeff and Andy are joined true Louisiana outdoorsman, Dale Bordelon. Dale is devoted to maintaining the old duck hunters way of life, including the art of hand turning duck calls and hand carving incredible duck boats.

Jeff and Andy are joined by hockey coach and internet sensation, John Krupinsky. John gained the nation's spotlight when a locker room speech went viral of him informing his hockey players they WILL stand for the national anthem. The guys discuss what his life has been like since the video came out, the craziness of minor league hockey, and what led him to be a hockey coach.

Jeff and Andy sit down with Ron Stanfield and chat about the things going on in the world.

Jeff and Andy are joined by Pittsburgh Steelers Quarterback, Devlin Hodges. Devlin rewrote the record book for passing titles in the FCS, and he is also a passionate duck hunter who holds several duck calling contest titles. The guys talk about Devlin's journey to the NFL and what challenges lie ahead as training camp opens, and also his time as duck hunter chasing greenheads in the flooded timber.

Jeff and Andy are joined by Nevada public land hunter, John Motter. The guys discuss a typical morning of duck hunting for John and his buddies, including the walk in and decoy setup. John has also started a clothing line called Finest Hunting that will specialize in the old school flannel shirts.

Jeff and Andy are joined by two waterfowl hunters from Canada, Nolan Metzler and his hunting buddy Rob. The guys discuss not only the rich waterfowl hunting these boys from Canada have right at their doorstep but also some of the big game opportunities they have in their area. 

Jeff and Andy are joined by Texas public land hunter, Ryan Hess. Ryan grew up hunting the public waters of east Texas, from early morning foot races for the prime duck hole to backwoods scuffles, he has seen it all. The guys discuss some of Ryan's more memorable experiences hunting these public areas.

Jeff and Andy are joined by 2 Time World Goose Champion and 3 Time World Live Duck Calling Champion, Trevor Shannahan. In this episode, the guys discuss Trevor's career as a contest caller, fantasy football, and Trevor's own line of duck and goose calls at Black Timber Calls.

Jeff and Andy are joined by public land hunter, Dane Myers. Dane lives in the great state of Kentucky but he hunts the surrounding states like Tennessee, Illinois, and Missouri. 

For the 4th of July, Jeff and Andy talk with Army soldier and fellow waterfowl podcast host, Ben Paige. Ben started waterfowl hunting during his stationing in El Paso, Texas and he never looked back. He learned most lessons about waterfowl hunting the hard way which led him to create the Fowl Front Waterfowl Podcast.

This episode, Jeff and Andy, recount their road trip to South Carolina for an Army Boot Camp ceremony and some of the sights and activities from the long journey. They also run through a few current events, including Nike cancelling the Betsy Ross shoe.

Jeff is joined by good friend and former Knox City football coach Charles Steele. Jeff grew up with Charles in Wichita Falls and their friendship grew when he became the head football coach in Knox City. Here, they revisit the stories and times they are shared during his tenure as Knox City athletic director.

This episode, Jeff and Andy are joined by film maker and conservationist, Donnie Vincent. Donnie travels to the most remote regions of the world to not only hunt but capture the adventure on film to share his passion with the masses. The guys discuss not only some of Donnie's hunting expeditions but also a few of his hair raising encounters with some of the world's fiercest predators.

Jeff and Andy are joined by Minnesota public land hunter, Bailey Christian Felix. The guys talk about Bailey's experience hunting waterfowl in Minnesota, as well as his hunting trips to Canada chasing ducks and geese.

This episode, Jeff and Andy are joined by Tony Vandemore. Tony is an owner at the world renowned Habitat Flats and is one of the most iconic figures in the waterfowl hunting industry today. Here, the guys discuss the recent flooding in the Midwest and how that will impact goose and duck hunting, what Tony's summer schedule looks like, and how he sees this upcoming waterfowl season possibly playing out.

Jeff and Andy are joined by public land hunter, George Scott. George hunts waterfowl with his two sons in the great state of Kansas.

Jeff and Andy are joined, once again, by Coyote Man Clay Reid and his varmint hunting partner, Coach Mitch McLemore. Clay and Mitch grew up in the same small west Texas town and have been predator hunting together for decades. This episode is packed with incredible stories from their lifelong friendship and the countless hours they've spent together on the road during their time on the predator hunting tournament circuit.

Jeff and Andy are joined by the owner of Dive Bomb Industries, Cody Stokes. The guys discuss all of Cody's latest and greatest creations that are set to hit the decoy market later this summer and what all goes on behind the scenes at one of the largest companies in the waterfowl industry.

This episode, Jeff and Andy are joined by Matt Crawford from Sasquatch BBQ. Matt makes some of the most carnivore pleasing, mouth watering videos on Instagram, he simply adds a pinch salt, a slab of meat, and a hot fire. He is also excited to launch his own line of rubs so that you too can get Sasquatchesque results at your next BBQ.

This episode, Jeff and Andy hit different topics including the latest law to take effect in Texas which is hunters are no longer required to purchase a hunting license to go after wild hogs, so the guys debate that as well as other random topics from the news today.

Jeff and Andy are joined by Wisconsin public land hunter, Dan Riese. The guys walk through the peak time to hunt waterfowl in Wisconsin and what steps Dan takes to have successful duck hunts. The mention of Green Bay Packer football is also heavy in this episode.

This episode, Jeff and Andy are joined by the "Prince of Poachers",  Charles Beaty. Charles is former outlaw poacher that had a 22 year run of illegally harvesting over 100 Texas whitetail deer from the world famous King and Kenedy Ranches. Here, he details his time trespassing and poaching on these ranches and how he ultimately got caught. He also has a book out titled, "Prince of Poachers".

Jeff and Andy are joined by Illinois public land hunter, Jeremiah Powell. Jeremiah shares his years of experience duck hunting on the public lands of Illinois.

Jeff and Andy are joined by California public land hunter, Eddie Blackburn. Eddie describes how waterfowl hunting on public land in southern California works and what caliber hunts you can expect at some of these properties.

Jeff and Andy are joined by special guest and national treasure, Herman Hearn. Herman is a World War II vet that stormed the beach of Normandy on D-Day and he was also at the Battle of the Bulge. The guys discuss Herman's time overseas and the many sacrifices he made for this country.

Jeff and Andy are joined by Chris Pruitt. Chris is an inspirational story that made incredible life changes after several trials in his personal life. He has gone on to conquer some of the world's biggest adventures, including climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. Follow all of his adventures at www.bmfadventureclub.com

Jeff and Andy are joined by public land hunter, John Manuel. John hunts waterfowl primarily in the deserts or Arizona but frequently travels to Nevada and Utah to chase ducks and geese.

Jeff and Andy are joined by the newest member of the Stanfield Hunting Outfitters waterfowl family, Josh Stoner. Josh grew up waterfowl hunting in the historical state of Maryland, but with the recent reduction in goose and duck limits in the Atlantic Flyway, Josh will be guiding waterfowl hunts in Texas and Oklahoma for the 2019-2020 waterfowl season.

Jeff and Andy are joined by Sam Soholt. Sam is a freelance outdoor photographer and public land conservationist. The guys discuss Sam's entrance into outdoor photography, how to turn pictures into a business, and what led him to becoming an active participant in saving public land in the United States.

Jeff and Andy are joined by Blake Poppe. Blake is a current waterfowl guide for Stanfield Hunting Outfitters. The guys discuss a variety of topics, including, Colorado Rockies, fantasy football, and field duck hunting.

Jeff and Andy are joined by Maryland public land hunter, Scott Bauswell. Scott has been hunting waterfowl on Maryland's public land for the past 20 years and the guys discuss the public hunting scene in Maryland and what Scott does to make him successful with heavily pressured ducks and geese.

Jeff has returned from Judge's School so he and Andy discuss several topics including the line that separates public land hunting and private land hunting, useless products in the waterfowl industry, and sending your hunting dog to the taxidermist after he or she passes away.

Jeff and Andy discuss waterfowl hunting on public land and some of the challenges that comes along with it.