EP 591. Mr. Mister Mallard Whisperer
Duck Season Somewhere
Rockstar turned duck whisperer, Steve Farris shredded stages with 1980s American rock band Mr. Mister---known for their top-charting hits "Kyrie" and "Broken Wings"---jammed with Kiss, Madonna, Whitesnake, Tina Turner and others while never losing his duck-hunter-from-Nebraska identity. He then hung it all up to chase greenheads, develop superior habitat, and mount trophies. Literally. How'd a young Nebraska duck hunter become a rock star? Is the rock star life all it's cracked up to be? When did he know it was it time to step off and why'd he return home to develop some of the best mallard...
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EP 590. An Adventurous Life of Snowboards, Steelheads and Sitka
Duck Season Somewhere
Snowboard professional, steelhead junkie, and born-to-hunt late bloomer—Eric Jackson didn’t take the usual route to duck hunting. He tells about his Mom introducing him to boards about the time most kids learn to ride bicycles, how his older brother was a huge life influence, and why his Dad swapped shotguns for fishing rods. But fate had other plans. We dive into how ducks led to elk, why chasing steelhead is therapy, and how snowboarding’s fearless rebel soul now meshes seamlessly with Sitka camo. Don't miss his stunning films and —raw portraits of what drives him. ...
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EP 589. Boots, Badges & Duck Boats: Gearing Up Texas Game Wardens
Duck Season Somewhere
What does it really take to protect Texas wildlife—and who’s helping to make sure the folks doing it have the gear they need? Meeting with Major Jason Bussey, veteran Game Warden and trainer of the next generation, along with Randy Risher and Austin Taylor from Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation, we learn about the --its origins, purpose and impact. From wild duck tales to high-impact, high-tech gear buys and what it really means to wear the badge in Texas, this episode is all about service, stewardship, and toeing the thin green line. Warning: it may inspire you. Visit the...
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EP 588. Taking Ownership in Arkansas Public Land Hunting
Duck Season Somewhere
"Shut up and show up," says Ich Stewart in explaining his old school approach to taking ownership in Arkansas' fabled public land hunting resource. Starting way back in the days his mentors lived off the land but were thankful, we then race headlong through pitch black woods, our light beam bouncing on hot topics---unruly crowds, unprecedented disturbances, embarrassing fist fights, kill culture versus "owning the ducks", finding quietness in the madness, modern versus old school ethos, mentorship---finally arriving to an emerging grassroots movement called The Public Timber Project () that's...
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EP 587: My Buddy Briscoe ("Besieged by Idiots")
Duck Season Somewhere
Nevermind our regular telephone visits, it's always a great time catching up with my buddy Joe Brisoe. Because you never know where the conversation will go. We missed our annual teal hunt and annual "bs'ing with Briscoe" episode--for reasons explained--and the time delay had him brimming with stories. He shares some really great memories of his dad and uncle, past times, JB Custom Calls happenings--like where in the heck is the top-secret spoonie call--origins of the "besieged by idiots" saying and more. Only thing that'd have made it better was hearing them told between volleys in a duck...
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EP 586. Lonestar Outdoor: Hunting, Conservation, and Controversy
Duck Season Somewhere
Cable Smith isn't just a hunter—he's the voice behind Texas's premier outdoor talk show, blending hunting, conservation, and controversy--taking anti-hunters to task--into a weekly must-listen. We dive into Cable's man-behind-the-mic journey from East Texas radio gigs to hosting the , his unfiltered takes on hunting politics, and why he believes in educating the next generation of hunters. Whether you're a seasoned hunter or just curious about the lifestyle, Cable's candid stories and insights are as entertaining as they are enlightening. Visit the Legendary...
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EP 585. Middle-of-Nowhere Duck Hunt
Duck Season Somewhere
It ain't for everyone, that's for sure, but for those of us that crave hunting wild ducks in truly wild places--and we're talking 30-plus air miles from the nearest tire tracks--the squeeze is worth the juice. Following a couple weeks hunting smack in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by the second-largest river delta in South America and loving every minute of it, Ramsey meets with some die-hard duck hunting adventurers that'd have it no other way. Whether looking for a truly unique hunt or just curious about the way off-the-beaten-path duck hunting world way beyond your own back yard, this...
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EP 584: Wild Turkey Doc's Insights
Duck Season Somewhere
A turkey hunter since way back when, Dr. Mike Chamberlain is recognized as one of the foremost authorities on wild turkeys. On instagram, his account is both extremely informative and highly entertaining. Managing to somehow catch him between hunts, Chamberlain shares stories and provides experienced insights on wild turkeys and turkey hunting. Visit the Legendary Brands That Make MOJO’s Duck Season Somewhere Podcast Possible: Use code GetDucks25 Like what you heard? Let us know! • Tap Subscribe so you never miss an episode. • Drop a...
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EP 583. Steel Shot, Cast Iron, Wild Plate
Duck Season Somewhere
Hunter, butcher and James Beard award-winning Chef Jesse Griffiths doesn’t just talk the locally sourced talk—he hunts it, guts it, cooks it, and plates it with style. We dive into Jesse's wild game philosophy, lead-free ethics, duck recipes that’ll change your life, and how he’s somehow never pulled the trigger on a mallard! From feral hog feasts--and have to admit that this interview rekindled my personal hog-wild interests-- to turkey tales and steel-shot sermons, while not serving up seasonal, locally sourced culinary masterpiecs at his restaurant, Jesse serves up a...
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EP 582. Practicing the Art of Species-Specific Duck Whistles
Duck Season Somewhere
Shannon Kelly built a reputation crafting some of the finest species-specific duck calls on the market, dialing in the true sounds of pintails, wigeons, and whistling ducks. He explains how materials, technique, and hard-earned field experience shaped his designs—and why realism matters more than ever for modern hunters. From early influences to the toughest challenges in call-making, Kelly offers a rare look inside his process, shares unforgettable hunts, and hints at what’s coming next. ------------ Connect: ------------ Visit the Legendary Brands That Make...
info_outlineFrom rugged Atlantic marshes to southern wintering grounds, Ted Barney lays out the story of the American black duck—where they go, how they survive, and why they matter. A long-time Canadian Wildlife Services biologist, Barney uses hard data, field insights, and decades of banding to reveal what separates black ducks from the rest. Habitat battles, breeding and wintering distributions, migrational trends, mallard competition and hybridization, habitat, and the realities of managing a truly iconic waterfowl species.
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