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! 

Zach sits down with Sam Maedke to talk about what is going on in the land of cheese. Sam and his crew have done a number on the early season geese thus far and have no plans on stopping. Zach and Sam also talk about their upcoming trip to North Dakota and how this early cool spell up north may affect the trip. Although the boys up north have been melting barrels, the guys down south are itching for a north wind and some ducks in their face. 

Zach sits down with the "Duck Nerd" at MeatEater as he likes to call himself. Sean Weaver is the current host of Duck Lore on YouTube and also the former producer for "The Grind Waterfowl TV." They talk about what todays waterfowler can do to for conservation as well as the upcoming Delta Waterfowl Expo in Little Rock. Zach picks Sean's brain about his decoy spread methods and what his key ingredients for success are for a hunt. 

Make sure to check out "Duck Lore" on YouTube as well as follow Sean on Instagram to see his unique decoy spread perspectives @seanweaverdwc

Zach takes a minute away from the busy shipping season for a brief rundown of the new acrylic duck call for this year called "The Audible". He gives a top to bottom run of the call, and it's features and takes a couple questions from TikTok live as well. Be sure to tune into this one to see why the Audible should be on your lanyard this year. 

Zach and Adam call up Matthew Cagle, owner and founder of Rig 'em Right Outdoors, to talk about where the brand came from and how it started. They also get to talk about cool new Rig 'em Right products and Matthew's favorite style of hunting! 

We are very fortunate to have Rig 'em Right as a partner of BGC! We trust their gear year in and year out and you should too! Check out their quality decoy rigging and more here: www.rigemright.com

On this episode, Zach sits down with Tristan and Tony from Zero Duck 30 to do a dual podcast on both the BG Waterfowl Podcast as well as the Zero Duck 30 Podcast. They discuss the reality of public land hunting and how it is not always sunshine and rainbows. Also, we get to hear about Florida duck hunting?! When you're finished with this episode, jump over to the Zero Duck 30 Podcast to listen to the conversation Zach had with Tony and Tristan on their podcast. 

On this episode Zach shares his thoughts on hunting ethics and what he thinks of all these folks acting like hunting Nazi's when it comes to harvesting game! This episode is not meant to ruffle feathers but rather to share one man's opinion on a highly controversial hunting topic. 

Cheyenne Coffman is a 24-year-old waterfowl hunter from Northeast Oklahoma that is a hunting enthusiast that loves her home state and training her dog, Nitro. Zach and Cheyenne sit down to talk about the impact of women in today's waterfowl world as well hunting stories from Canada and Oklahoma. 

Also, listen for some updates on the BGC shop as well as a promo code that you can use on the BGC website.

Zach shares the story of his first long beard of the Mississippi season. 

Jim Smith with TEACH Outdoors and Fallin' Feathers Guide Service hops on the podcast to talk about his work with both TEACH and his guiding with Fallin' Feathers Guide Service in NE Arkansas. Jim has been a BGC Prostaff for several years and we get to talk about what BGC does with TEACH as well as some of Jim's favorite hunting. 

Zach sits down with Podcast Host of The Nomadic Outdoorsman and The Western Rookie, Dan Matthews. After being on Dan's podcast a several times, it was time for the roles to reverse and have Dan on the BG podcast. Dan and Zach talk everything from hunting trips to gear they use in the field! 

On this episode Zach sits down with Buck Gardner Calls General Manager Adam Davis to discuss the direction of the company, some company insights, and some waterfowl hunting as well!