Why are so many people so obsessed with big 3.5″ steel waterfowl hunting shells? There are a few good reasons, though improved performance is actually not high on the list. The 3.5″ 12-gauge shell is a tremendous marketing and phycological success. However, it’s true performance cannot live up to the hype. But the facts do not matter as much because the reason this shell is so popular is based on something completely different. Get the whole story on this podcast episode. 

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What are the warmest hunting socks? And what are they made of? On this episode I interview Kim Brooks, the creator of Warrior Alpaca, one of the most innovative sock companies out there. She designed the warmest hunting sucks I could find anywhere. These socks beat every other brand. Alpaca Wool is incredibly warm and retains more heat when wet than even merino wool.

You can also find Kims other Alpaca clothing brands here: Inca Brands.

You can also find Kim’s Alpaca wool hoodie here.

 

 

What is the number 1 thing holding people back from becoming great hunters? It is a question that can be answered, and in this episode, I go in depth to help you not just realize the biggest thing holding hunters back, but also what you can do to overcome it!

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How early should you arrive at your deer stand in the morning vs. in the afternoon? The answer is almost never as clear cut as people want it to be. But that is always the reason so many hunters have such limited success. On this episode I talk about several of the factors that impact when deer will be in front of your stand and when you should get there to hunt those deer.

Getting better at waterfowl hunting does not happen by accident. Last season I did a series of things different, smarter, and better, that resulted in a much more successful season. Not only did I take more birds than ever before, but I did that while taking fewer shots and seeing fewer birds as well!

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Wood ducks are one of the most pervasive and beautiful ducks in all of North America, they are a treasure to hunt and make good eating too. On this episode I am going to walk through the basics of how to hunt wood ducks and the kind of gear and strategy you need to be successful. 

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