EP 676. Mazatlan Duck Hunting in a Mexican Minute
Duck Season Somewhere
In Mexico, a minute isn't 60 seconds. It's a mindset. Especially during the ." Sitting down around a lively swimming pool with happy hunters and smiling wives, we talk about their experiences between rounds of salted-rim margaritas, ice cold cervezas, various chips and dips--fantastic shooting, better company, and a pace of life that feels a whole lot different than home. Things move slower here, except for the teal. Meals last longer. Stories stretch out. The waves lap the beach endlessly, and it takes forever for the sun to sink beneath the horizon. And somewhere between it all, you...
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EP 675. Create The X
Duck Season Somewhere
Most duck hunters chase birds. Justin Reif decoded to attract them with habitat. Like a lot of landowners, he hit the wall--bad advice, costly mistakes--both in terms of money and lackluster duck appeal--and no clear system for managing waterfowl habitat that actually worked, that ensured continuity. So he built one. . This conversation ain't about app technology either. We get into real-world habitat--what works, what doesn't, and why more hunters are shifting from chasing limits to building better habitat. If you've ever second-guessed water levels, planting decision or timing--this episode...
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EP 674. The Big Picture--Tackling Conservation on Capital Hill
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Hang on, folks! Boots-on-the-ground, day-to-day working on Capital Hill is a fast-paced, action-packed grind and Gabriella Huffman comes in blazing hot on this one! She unpacks lots of need-to-know topics to look out for in the world of conservation and hunting--the kinds of stuff that ain't being talked about on corporate media channels, like data centers, democrat versus republican, ethanol corn, public land-grab interests, firearms and ammo.
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EP 673. Reelfoot Lake Tennessee Duck Hunter
Duck Season Somewhere
Caleb Dunn was born and raised on the banks of famous Reelfoot Lake, Tennessee, and duck hunting there are among his earliest memories. We discuss Reelfoot Lake duck hunting, local traditions, how they've shaped his approach to duck hunting all the way into Alberta, where he guides for . Visit the Legendary Brands That Make MOJO’s Duck Season Somewhere Podcast Possible: Use code GetDucks25 to save 25% Use code GetDucks20 to save 25% Like what you heard? Let us know! • Tap Subscribe so you never miss an episode. • Drop a rating—it’s like a high-five...
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EP 672. Keeping the Peace Within
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Law enforcement officers and first responders run towards the worse day in someone else's life. Most of us only see the flashing lights. We don't see what they carry home. Veteran officer Clint Hatch pulls back the curtain of the realities of policing --the calls you can't forget, the pressure first responders quietly carry, the breaking point and the moment faith becomes more than background noise. From the front lines to the quiet battles at home, Clint shares the story behind his book and how real peace is found when the uniform comes off. This conversation goes beyond headlines into the...
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EP 671. Dead Ducks, Bird Flu, and What Hunters Need to Know
Duck Season Somewhere
A duck die-off in southern Arkansas brought Dr. Lisa Kercher from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital roaring into camp in her 4-wheel-drive mobile lab the very next morning. We talk about how scientists investigate waterfowl die-offs, what H5N1 means for wild ducks and geese, how influenza spreads among waterfowl and flyways, and the real risks to hunters and our beloved retrievers. A straight look at the science behind bird flu and what it means for duck hunters. Visit the Legendary Brands That Make MOJO’s Duck Season Somewhere Podcast Possible: Use code GetDucks25...
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EP 670. Closer Than Most Hunters Dare
Duck Season Somewhere
Angie Kokes hunts closer than most hunters dare--sometimes within feet. In today's conversation, she shares the discipline behind spear hunting--and how she got started hunting so close she can literally reach out and touch critters--the criticism that comes with it, and the conviction that keeps her moving forward. What begins as a chance encounter in an Newark airport--with me walking around a baggage carousel belt in hand while looking for an anti-hunter--unfolds into a story about purpose, resilience, close-encounter hunting, and the unexpected ways life is shaped. Visit the...
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EP 669. Texas Waterfowl History: Stories, Lessons That Stuck (Part 2)
Duck Season Somewhere
In Part 2, Texas historian Robert Sawyer recalls the characters, hunts, heartbreaks, humor and human moments that defined Texas waterfowl hunting's old guard. We did into a changing world, forgotten migrations, friendships forged in blinds, and lessons that modern hunters may be in danger of losing. Some stories made the books. Others didn't. All of them remind us that waterfowling has forever more been about more than just dead ducks. Visit the Legendary Brands That Make MOJO’s Duck Season Somewhere Podcast Possible: Use code GetDucks25 to save 25% Use code...
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EP 668. Remembering the REAL Alamo
Duck Season Somewhere
March 5, 1836, Night is falling. Inside the Alamo, fewer than 200 men wait behind adobe walls. They're surrounded by thousands of enemy forces. What were they thinking? What did it sound like in those final hours? Andrew Minter is one of the most compelling tour guides I've ever met--a man who doesn't just recite history, he walks you into it. Stripping away the Hollywood veneer, we stand in front of of the famous church facade, talk about what visitors--and John Wayne fans--completely misunderstand. From the siege to the final assault on March 6, we follow the story from inside the...
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EP 667. Texas Waterfowl History: Finding the Voices (Part 1)
Duck Season Somewhere
Texas waterfowl history doesn't live in regulations or record books--it exists among old timers sitting in kitchens, truck seats, coffee shops and duck blinds. In Part 1 of this 2-part series, historian Rob Sawyer shares how he tracked down the been-there-done-that yesteryear hunters who shaped Texas duck hunting and convinced them to tell their stories before they were lost. Long pauses and occasional moist eyes said more than words. Did dates and limits matter? Who were these men and why do their stories still matter? Visit the Legendary Brands That Make MOJO’s Duck Season Somewhere...
info_outlineDO NOT listen to this episode unless you can handle big boy topics. While chasing ducks on Arkansas public lands, Jeremy Brown and I huddle for a pre-meal discussion, covering everything from bacon grease to hand-made custom duck straps to conversations enjoyed while hunting ducks together in Arkansas--because where better to talk about the most things in life? And then the conversation took a turn. For the better.
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MERRY CHRISTMAS!
"Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord." Luke 2:10-11.
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