The BG Waterfowl Podcast

In this episode Zach sits down with Brent Eason, long time Arkansas Public Land hunter, to talk about what was recently proposed by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission for changes to be made on one of the most well known WMA's in the state of Arkansas. If you are an Arkansas duck hunter, in state or out of state, this podcast episode is for you! Please consider joining the Arkansans Against the Misuse of the 1/8th Cent Sales Tax Facebook group for more information and to make your voice heard on the misuse of funds and mismanagement of public lands by the AGFC.

On this episode, Zach sits down with fellow Arkansas resident, Hunter Helms. The guys talk about season outlook, "migration patterns", and what it is like hunting public ground in the state of Arkansas.

The big day is finally here! The King Cutdown Project has finally come to fruition, and we could not be more excited. On this episode, Zach sits down with Heath Vanlandingham to talk about the King Cutdown and what all went into bringing this call to life. Heath is well known for cutting cutdowns so that is exactly why BG Calls brought him on board to help make The King. Zach and Heath talk everything from The King and it's roots to Keyholes vs. Roundholes to hunting the Arkansas timber. If you are a cutdown fan, you will not want to miss this one.

Recent Beach Bums, Zach and Wade, get together on this episode to relive their beach trips but more importantly to get into how Wade got his start with a camera. Wade is one of the best in the industry with a camera in his hand and they discuss content creation in today's outdoor world. Wade also tells of his encounter with some Louisianna Game Wardens on the TV Show Louisianna Law. Thank you all for listening! Hope you enjoyed this one as much as we did. You can find Wade on Instagram @wadeshoemaker

On this episode, host Zach and Matt from The Public Hunter talk about each other's up bringing hunting on public lands and how they utilize them even to this day. Public land means a lot to both of these fellas, and they talk about how hunters are the last line of defense to save our sport and the land used for the sport of hunting. Whether you're a devout private land hunter or the sleep in your truck public land hunter, this episode has a little something for everyone. Go check out the Public Hunter at www.publichunter.com and use code "BG20" for 20% off your next purchase of awesome apparel! You can also find The Public Hunter on all social media @thepublichunter

In this episode Zach talks with Jeff Watt who is a rep for SITKA Gear and one of the founders of the Osage Basin Cooperative. They talk about post season water level management, moist soil management, as well as the banding/GPS Tracker project that Osage Basin did this past February. There is a lot of information for land owners as well as people curious to hear about banding projects and the efforts happening in Missouri to conserve waterfowl habitat.

Zach sits down with Joel Brice, Chief Conservation Officer with Delta Waterfowl, in this episode. We talk about wetland percentages, duck breeding habitat, duck number forecast, and everything nerdy about ducks! We also talk about the Duck Hunters Expo presented by Delta Waterfowl that takes place in Little Rock, AR the very last weekend of July. We are extremely fortunate to work with such an awesome organization like Delta Waterfowl. Like we mention in the podcast, if there is no ducks, there is no Delta Waterfowl or BG Calls! We highly encourage you to sign up to be a member and attend your local Delta Waterfowl banquets. Visit their website at www.deltawaterfowl.org or check them out on all social media @ Delta Waterfow.

We are back! Season 2 is starting now and we have an awesome list of guests lined up! Today we have one of our buddies from Fowler Hide Supply out of Lubbock, TX! Zach and Cameron sit down and talk about where FHS came from and the huge strides the company has taken since the beginning of Cameron's leather working career. We talk everything from hunting in west Texas to how each of FHS's products are hand constructed here in the USA! Find them on all social media @ Fowler Hide Supply and check out their website, www.fowlerhidesupply.com

Podcast Collaboration! Zach and Adam head across down to the Ducks Unlimited Headquarters to do a collaboration podcast with Chris and Dr. Mike from the DU Podcast! We get info and updates on the avian flu as well as discuss the huge weather pattern headed for North America around Christmas time and what southern waterfowl hunters could be expecting with a possible huge push of birds! This podcast is also available on the DU Podcast. For more information of Avian Influenza check out the Ducks Unlimited website and as always, thanks for tuning in! 

On this episode of The BG Waterfowl Podcast, Zach talks about his trip to North Dakota and how bad the conditions and hunting were. The ducks were inconsistent along with the weather and it was tough sledding and is why this episode is titled "North Dakota Whippin". Joining Zach is Brett Watson with 83 North Outfitters from North Dakota. Zach and the crew from 83 North tag teamed most of the hunts last week and they give a recap of what happened and talked about what is to come for duck season in the south.  You can find 83 North on Instagram and Facebook to book hunts with some of the hardest working guides we've been around!