Disclaimer- Ben dropped his microphone which transformed him from a Tenor to a Baritone/Bass and he was too lazy to make himself sound normal in post-production. His regular voice will be back next week, so for the time being enjoy Ben's voice matching his mustache. In this episode, Ben, Alex, Matt, and a friend of the show Hunter from BRH, begin to unpack the question -"As they exist now, are hunting leases good or bad for the future of Duck Hunting?" ... and maybe we shouldn't have! Topics Discussed- The genesis of the argument, this history of the lease, the state of affairs, the empath hunter begging the middle-class farmer, nuance over action, action over nuance, redefining Access, Huntin' the highwater mark, Polls and Honey Holes, Conservative Socialism, Name Calling, Red Herrings, Canada Hunting Leases, Data Skewing and Leaning Polls, Libertarians, Devolving into Semantics, HunterFarmer Coalition, Conservation Organizations and the silent majority, Rich Dad Poor Duck Hunter, Money is conservation, we're all jerks, we're all in this together, A tale of two duck hunters, Hunting as an economic driver and a lot of other crap! Check out our friends over at Big Red Hunters Also, check out the episode referenced in the show from Off the Husk Podcast apple podcast link to that episode here Head on over to the Fowl Front Website and sign up for our newsletter (you'll probably get like 3 emails ever). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Hunting Leases, Are they Bad or Good for Conservation and the future of Waterfowl Hunting?

It's not over till it's over. This week the guys break down some late-season tactics and strategies that will keep you on the up and up in the final days of the cold, long, sometimes frustrating waterfowl season.

Late Season Waterfowl Hunting Tactics

This week Ben sits down to talk with Gabriella Hoffman, a media strategist, consultant, and award-winning outdoor writer based in the Washington, D.C. Metro Area who is the host of the District of Conservation Podcast. The duo talks shop while examining the Trump administration through a Conservation lens followed up by a scouting report on what to look for from the Biden administration as it pertains to Hunters, Anglers, Shooters, and Conservation minded lovers of the outdoors. If you'd like to stay informed on important decisions regarding your public lands, guns & passions in the outdoors go check out her podcast- District of Conservation. or check out her youtube channel. If you want to double down on our callout and contribute to the conservation conversation through your own podcast or a spot on the Fowl Front centered on decisions and policy in your back yard send an email with the subject "Conservation Corner" to ben@fowlfront.com or you can visit www.fowlfront.com and use the submit content page.

Gabriella Hoffman- Trump's Conservation Legacy, A Scouting Report on Biden and Building Bi-Partisan Coalitions to advance Hunting, Fishing and the Shooting Sports

Another week, another hostile take-over of the fowl front podcast. This time 3 other podcasts and 6 youtube channels joined in... Don't worry... 2021 is going to be a new... better year folks. This week on the Fowl Front the boys sit down and talk with the Flyways Collective about Goose Hunting in Kansas. Josh from Outdoor Limits Titus from Mid Valley Mercenaries Elliott from Freelance Duck Hunting Jordan from Duck Gun Chronicles Topics Discussed: The Cajun Crunch will give you the 'Rona, Multiple Bands, What's a Gentleman's shoot, Jordan's Giveaway he's doing on his youtube channel, Thomas not understanding the flyways boundaries, Elliott's obsession with statistics, Josh's obsession with Bands, Claiming birds you didn't shoot, not inviting friends on a hunting trip because you're intimidated by their mustache. Sub Gauges, too many camera's for one hunt, Elliott knows what birds he shot, and Small Flockin It. and much, much more (or less depending on how you look at it).

"EPIC" Kansas Goose Hunting

Topics Discussed Season Updates, Why Ben's a terrible waterfowl hunter, Thomas's disfigurement, Matt's bed bugs, Alex's terrible packing skills, A goose that knocked Thomas out, How much everyone weighs, Remote baggage delivery services by plane, sleeping in Kodiak with no sleeping bag, 5 yards from death and not understanding it, How you get a dozen and half decoys into the back-country, how to retrieve ducks, when to quit & we talk about Sitka...well one of the cohosts does and much more. High Prairie Sportsman Channel - Matt's Youtube Channel Virginia Outdoors Unlimited- Thomas's Youtube Channel The Duck Boat Chop Shop- Alex's Youtube Channel Video of a Goose Hitting Thomas in the Face

Kodiak Bears, Sitka Ducks & Bed Bugs

Thomas and Matt neglected to send me show notes... so.... here ya go.

Fast Fliers Premier

This week we sit down and talk with two/thirds of the "Your Mountain Podcast" in Dave Willms and Nephi Cole to talk about the Great American Outdoors Act. You're probably pretty tired of hearing about this, and may think it's a moot point, but we cover some ground here to understand what the GAOA/LWCF really is and how its going to affect our future. We also talk about a bunch of dumb stuff too...maybe even some waterfowl hunting.

Not your Daddy's Great American Outdoors Act

Welcome to the Fowl Front. This week, hosts Matt, Ben, Alex & Thomas get into the weeds on summer projects and left to do's before the season. Talking Points -Summer Updates -Pre Season Project Breakdowns -Public Land Blues -"Cut the Red Wire" -Matt Ruins the Show -Ben Quits -Rocket Ships -Boat Projects Continued... -Tree Saddles -Snake Fish -Upcoming Season Plans -Can Duck Hunters Be Deer Hunters? As always, we encourage you to hit us up about what you want to hear!

Fowl Front Goes Full "Off Season"

This week the crew talks about Flocking... does it help? Does it matter? We cover it all and much more.

"Flock Yeah"

Welcome Back to the Fowl Front Waterfowl Podcast... it's been a while and we have a TON of content coming out in the future as well as some new voices on the show. We wanted to make sure you got introduced to them during this "Nothing Entertaining" podcast... however... we have some great topic based conversations coming up, some serious, some light, some scientific, some social and all of it Important. Topics Discussed: Where we've been, The worst thing you've done to someone on public land, the best and worst youtube pages, duck depression, Hunting Turkeys with no pants on, Maybe a Negligent Discharge, No Fence Axis Deer, Summer Research Projects, How to Run a Boat Chop Shop. If you have kids in the car: At 28:28 there is a "naughty" word involved.

New Chapters, New Hosts & No Script

Dave Willms, Co-Host of the "Your Mountain" Podcast sits down and we talk Policy, Flash Floods, Burning Feces and why he won't let his Co-Host hunt his Goose Lease with him anymore...we end up covering the good, the bad and the ugly of policy affecting Wild People today. The Your Mountain Podcast happens to be one of my Favorite Podcasts and is both entertaining and educational... I was very excited to have Dave on the show and hope that you will all go check out the "Your Mountain Podcast" so that you can get information and analysis on Policy that effects you as an outdoorsperson. BONUS!!! If you can correctly tell me how many times I say podcast in this episode you will receive a Fowl Front window decal ... (Limited to the first 5 people who send me the correct response to ben@fowlfront.com).

Wildlife Policy, Flash Floods & Burning Feces with Dave Willms

This week Ben & Alex sit down and talk about how the season turned out and some lessons learned, gear used and some of the highlights of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season Finale, Underwear & What’s Ahead

This week Alex discusses the history, development, and operation of duck boats, specifically mud-boats with none other than the founder of Go-Devil, Warren Coco. We take a deep dive into how they were developed as well as tips and tricks for operating them and why you may want to consider adding one of these capable machines to your arsenal of duck equipment. www.godevil.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duck Boats and Motors with Warren Coco of Go-Devil

In this episode we tackle getting started in hunting waterfowl. Ben and Alex talk with certified beginner turned intermediate (after his first serious season) Scott Gibson to address the concerns we all faced if we weren't born into waterfowling. Packed full of tips and tricks regarding: What Gear to start with Mentorship Ben's Senior Year Hurdling Being a good mentor Locations Spousal integration to the addiction (or tolerance of it) Regrettable expenses Facebook resources A brief word on Guides Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Barriers to Entry and Ways Around Them

The Gist: This week hosts Ben & Alex discuss their thoughts on concealment and some tips, tricks and tactics they have picked up in the last several years. Topics Discussed: Recording from Bathrooms Bare Shore Hunting Agreeing to Disagree Shooting Ducks out of a Car Does what you wear matter? Duxedo's Turkeys & Tires Flannel Rattle Can Rescue Stickin' IT in the Mud Paint Jobs DIY Blinds You got some paint on your face... Vest Life is the Best Life Bucket Sitters Icky Mud Alex's Recording Posture Things you ought to click: The Fowl Front Website Oak Barn Beef Give Away Remember your Hunt with Freelance Duck Hunting High Prairie Sportsmen Youtube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Concealment- Hides, Blinds, Flannel & FacePaint while Waterfowl Hunting

The Fowl Front Waterfowl Podcast is produced for those looking to get into the outdoors and waterfowl hunting. If you are just trying to break into the sport or just need another waterfowl podcast to listen to, you found it!

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