The Big Honker Podcast

Special guest, Clay Reid, joins the guys in studio to talk predator hunting and predator tournaments. Clay finished 2nd in the 2018 National Predator Hunting Tournament. Clay shares his stories of predator hunt success along with some more colorful tales from his unbelievable past!

On this episode, Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver, are joined in studio by Zach Shaver to discuss the basics of goose hunting. The guys talk about basic decoy spread, basic calling and what gear you will need to start your adventure in the waterfowl world. The guys also debate the new National Anthem rule in the NFL.

This episode features special guest, Wyman Meinzer. Wyman is a Texas legend who has published over 25 wildlife photography books, Wyman is also the only official State Photographer of Texas and his photos have appeared on more than 250 magazine covers throughout America. Wyman is the epitome of a true outdoorsman.

In this episode, Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver, talk about how they handle the highs and lows that come with every waterfowl season. Being in the business of owning a hunting outfit these guys must push through every obstacle... 7 days a week... ALL hunting season! Here the guys discuss their mindset during the season.

During this episode, Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver, discuss who calls the shot during their hunts. Calling the shot is an important piece of the puzzle on guided hunts and in this episode the guys explain how and why they have things setup the way they do. 

In this episode of The Big Honker Podcast, Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver, dive into having appreciation for the animals you harvest. They also go over what gear you need for early teal season in September. Also, this episode has a little bit of football talk and there is an important wager between the guys at the end of this episode.

Special guest, Eric Lewis, joins Jeff and Andy in studio. Eric is the owner of Pork Choppers Aviation, a helicopter hog hunting outfit, and hunting filmographer. In this episode, Eric explains the process of hunting hogs from a helicopter and shares his wildest stories from filming hunts all over the world.

On this episode, Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver, cover a variety of goose hunting topics including, goose calling- Big geese vs Little geese, do's and don't's of early season goose decoy spreads and also, Jeff tells who he thinks his best hire was when it comes to shooting geese.

After the tremendous response from the first interview with Ron Stanfield, Jeff and Andy got him back in the studio to answer more questions and share more stories. Ron also gives a few dog training tips, including how to pick your next Labrador puppy.

During this episode, Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver, talk about the rich history of waterfowl hunting and the ultimate waterfowl museum in Memphis, Tennessee. The guys discuss the primitive decoys and talk about one of the most tragic days in waterfowl history, Armistice Day, The Day The Duck Hunter Died. Also, Andy tells some of his more bizarre stories from inside the spread.

In this episode, Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver, discuss hunter's etiquette and if it is ever acceptable to hunt your buddy's spot after he has taken you to his honey hole. With internet scouters everywhere today's waterfowl world, Jeff tells you how he can sniff them out. They also share a few hunting stories and give you a couple of decoy tactics. 

During this episode, Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver, go inside the guides morning routine and rituals before they get to the field. They also discuss some of Andy's pet peeves and with special guest, Ron Stanfield in the studio, the guys look back on some of Andy's early days guiding hunts. Also, in this episode the guys explain how you can enter to win a 4 person goose hunt with Stanfield Hunting Outfitters in November!!

On this episode of The Big Honker Podcast, Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver, discuss weather and how weather plays a major role with the birds we hunt. 

On this very special episode, Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver, are joined by the man that started it all, Ron Stanfield. Ron is Jeff's dad and the one who introduced him to waterfowl hunting at a young age. This episode is a walk down memory lane as Ron discusses some of his favorite memories in the waterfowl industry. This episode has three generations of waterfowl hunters... don't believe a word spoken!

During this episode, Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver, talk about which species are their favorite to hunt in the goose and duck hunting world. They also give their views on Duck Unlimited and how it has changed throughout the years. Finally, with the NFL Draft coming up, the guys give you their prediction on how the first 5 picks will play out.

On this episode hosts, Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver, duke it out on the latest scandal to rock the outdoor world. With Yeti cancelling a discount program the NRA was apart of, the two hosts find themselves on complete opposite sides of the issue and with neither one willing to budge there is plenty of room for you to pick a side. 

During this episode, Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver discuss their most memorable interactions they have had in the field with some of their clients. After being in business 25 these guys have seen just about every scenario imaginable. If you are an outfitter or if you have ever guided professionally you will want to hear these stories, and if you find yourself on the other side of the fence, Jeff and Andy, give you some tips to use on your next guided adventure. 

On this episode of The Big Honker Podcast we were joined with special guest, Zach Shaver, to talk decoy spreads. Zach has been running waterfowl hunts since he was 8 years old and he has learned the art of setting out a decoy spread from some of the industry's most esteemed waterfowl guides. The boys discuss their favorite spread to set out, how your spread should change when the weather does and if mixing silhouettes and full bodies really makes a difference.

During this episode of The Big Honker Podcast, Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver discuss goose decoys... from 2-D silhouettes to 3-D full bodies, the guys weigh the pros and cons to all types of decoys and what scenario works best for the different decoys and how to utilize them in your goose spread! They also chat about the single greatest invention in goose hunting history... the goose flag. They explain when and how to use it and Jeff takes you back to when the flag first burst onto the goose hunting scene.

This episode, Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver attempt to fix all of the worlds problems in one hour... they jump right into political correctness in a very politically incorrect way! The two take on everything from millennials, racism and over priced coffee to Oprah and Bill Cosby. They also give their views on how political correctness has weakened our country to the point where no one has a sense of humor or any sort of grit. The two hosts differ on several of these topics leaving you plenty of room to pick a side.

On this episode, Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver, discuss what it takes to be a waterfowl guide for one of North America's largest waterfowl outfits. Jeff take you inside the mind of hunting outfit owner, over the past 25 years he has seen every type of waterfowl guide and during this show he lets you know what all hunting outfitters/business owners are looking for when hiring a hunting guide... spoiler alert, it's not how many birds you can harvest! While Jeff gives you the owner's viewpoint on the issue Andy gives his take on what personality traits you must have and what it takes to mentally survive a full hunting season as a waterfowl guide.  

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver dive into gun control and the political and social climate of 2018. In this episode they give their views on where they see this issue going and what is the driving force behind the growing demand for more gun restrictions. Also, they discuss how changes to gun laws could possibly have an impact on our sport as hunters.

On the first episode of the podcast co-hosts Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver discuss the highs and lows from the previous waterfowl season with special guest, Zach Shaver. Zach has been guiding waterfowl hunts at Stanfield Hunting Outfitters since he was 8 years old. The trio talk about the warm weather from the previous winter and how that has effected last season's migration. They also give you a rundown on how they scout, and what they look for in a field before they decide to hunt it.