Ducks Unlimited Podcast

What would make someone leave camp, sell every piece of hunting and fishing gear he owned—and never go back?
Cam Hale and Kyle Philson of Expanded Perspectives join Ducks Unlimited’s Wade Shoemaker and Lake Pickle from onX for a DU Halloween special filled with unsettling stories from hunters, anglers and people who spend time beyond the pavement.
The group follows accounts of a hog apparently crushed against a tree, small figures carrying a rabbit through the Arkansas woods, a hunting bag that returned on its own, missing hunters, black panther sightings and six strange figures beside Bloody Creek. They also ask an important question: when does an unexplained encounter have an ordinary answer, and when does it change the way someone sees the woods forever?
Sponsored by onX.
 @onXHunt
These stories are presented as personal accounts, listener submissions and folklore for entertainment and discussion.
Watch the secret episode and continue into the Unlimited Scares playlist using the links below.
SECRET EPISODE:
UNLIMITED SCARES: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFYq1yV30ntJgv1mNsES2ASAxJ9jthYXg
EXPANDED PERSPECTIVES: www.expandedperspectives.com
@expandedperpectives
@dosamigosproductions
ONX:  @onXHunt 
Lake Pickle:@lake.dilpickle @lakepickle
Wade Shoemaker: @wadeshoemaker 
#Halloween #ScaryStories #ExpandedPerspectives

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(00:00) - Halloween Special Kickoff

(01:28) - Dogman Ranch Encounter

(04:05) - Crushed Hog Mystery

(05:35) - BFRO Bigfoot Pig Snatch

(09:21) - Arkansas Gnome Hunters

(13:06) - Rabbit Foot Payback

(14:43) - Duende Sightings Explained

(17:09) - Tricksters And Offerings

(20:56) - Louisiana River Cryptids

(24:11) - Rationalizing The Unseen

(26:57) - Oz Effect And Fae Music

(28:25) - Missing 411 And The Veil

(31:56) - Hunters Vanish Without Trace

(32:53) - When Dogs Won’t Track

(33:24) - Explaining The Unexplainable

(34:09) - Elk Bugle Misread

(35:30) - Credibility Of Witnesses

(36:10) - Bigfoot Sighting Quits Hunting

(38:32) - Rancher Bigfoot Confession

(39:28) - Panther Warnings And Proof

(41:34) - Centaur Road Encounter

(42:28) - Mississippi Black Panther Debate

(44:15) - Biology Of Black Panthers

(46:48) - Puckwedgie Creek Encounter

(50:15) - Oz Effect And Tiny Humanoids

(56:12) - Bones And Never Returning

(57:50) - Final Thoughts And Farewell

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Winning the Junior Duck Stamp Contest changed Madison Grimm’s life. Now she’s helping save hundreds of ducks...
Host Katie Burke is joined by wildlife artists Adam Grimm and Madison Grimm during the Federal Duck Stamp Contest to discuss art, conservation, and how a childhood passion for painting ducks led to one of the most unique waterfowl projects in the country.
The conversation begins with the Duck Stamp Contest and the challenges artists face when competing at the highest level. From there, Madison shares the remarkable story behind Second Chance Flight, a nonprofit that rescues duck eggs and ducklings displaced during farming operations across the Prairie Pothole Region. What started with a backyard aviary has grown into a conservation effort involving farmers, wildlife agencies, researchers, banding projects, and even GPS-equipped ducks helping answer important scientific questions.
This episode is equal parts art, conservation, and innovation—and a reminder that one person’s passion can create real impact for waterfowl.
Topics Covered
The 2026 Federal Duck Stamp Contest
How judges evaluate Duck Stamp artwork
Madison Grimm’s Junior Duck Stamp success
Building a backyard aviary in the Prairie Pothole Region
The origins of Second Chance Flight
Rescuing duck eggs, ducklings, pheasants, and turkeys
Working with farmers across South Dakota
GPS transmitters, banding, and waterfowl research
The future of conservation through community involvement

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Sometimes the things that feel like setbacks turn out to be the moments that change your life.
Host Wade Shoemaker sits down with Eric Seymore, founder of Rise, for an honest conversation about faith, family, turkey hunting, cancer, and the unexpected journey that led to one of the fastest-growing faith-based brands in the outdoor space.
Eric shares the story behind his cancer diagnosis, a Bible reading that shifted his perspective, and a failed turkey hunt that ultimately became the catalyst for launching Rise. What began as a handful of hats and shirts designed to share a personal story has evolved into a movement centered around faith, hunting, family, and authenticity.
The discussion explores the challenges of starting a business with no apparel experience, the importance of trusting the process, and how unexpected opportunities like NWTF and DUX helped accelerate the growth of the brand. Along the way, Eric reflects on parenting, purpose, entrepreneurship, and why keeping the main thing the main thing continues to guide every decision.
Topics Covered
The story behind the Rise brand
A cancer diagnosis and its impact on perspective
Faith, purpose, and personal growth
The turkey hunt that inspired a movement
Building a company from the ground up
Family, parenting, and raising kids with strong values
NWTF, DUX, and the growth of Rise
Entrepreneurship and trusting the process
Supporting others through storytelling
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SPONSORS:
Bird Dog Whiskey and Cocktails:
Whether you’re winding down with your best friend, or celebrating with your favorite crew, Bird Dog brings award-winning flavor to every moment. Enjoy responsibly.

MONTHLY SPONSORS

Old Timer Knives - https://www.theoldtimer.com
Savage Arms - https://savagearms.com
Weatherby - https://weatherby.com
Morton Buildings - https://mortonbuildings.com
Duck Club Bourbon - https://duckclubbourbon.com

Rice fields do more than grow food. They provide critical habitat for millions of ducks, shorebirds, and other wildlife across North America.
In the first installment of a special agriculture-focused series, host Dr. Jerad Henson is joined by Misty Adams, Kyle Soileau, and Regina Stafford of Ducks Unlimited’s conservation delivery team to discuss the Rice Stewardship Program and the role working lands play in waterfowl conservation. 
The conversation explores how DU partners with rice producers across Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, and California to deliver conservation practices that improve water efficiency, support wildlife habitat, enhance soil health, and help keep farmers profitable. The group also discusses incentive-based programs, water management technologies, conservation easements, and the future of rice production in a rapidly changing agricultural landscape.
Topics Covered
The origins of the Rice Stewardship Program
Why rice fields are critical waterfowl habitat
Working lands conservation in California and the Mississippi Alluvial Valley
Water management and irrigation efficiency
Surface water vs. groundwater challenges
Winter flooding and wildlife benefits
Conservation incentives for rice producers
The future of rice farming and waterfowl habitat
How DU works with farmers to deliver conservation at scale

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SPONSORS:
Bird Dog Whiskey and Cocktails:
Whether you’re winding down with your best friend, or celebrating with your favorite crew, Bird Dog brings award-winning flavor to every moment. Enjoy responsibly.

MONTHLY SPONSORS

Old Timer Knives - https://www.theoldtimer.com
Savage Arms - https://savagearms.com
Weatherby - https://weatherby.com
Morton Buildings - https://mortonbuildings.com
Duck Club Bourbon - https://duckclubbourbon.com

Sometimes the best outdoor products start with a simple question: “Why hasn’t anyone fixed this yet?”
Host Wade Shoemaker sits down with Gabe Fontenot, founder of Hunt Repellent, to talk about entrepreneurship, duck hunting traditions in Southwest Louisiana, and building one of the fastest-growing outdoor brands in the industry.
Growing up around the rice fields and marshes of Louisiana, Gabe developed a lifelong passion for waterfowl hunting. After finding success in corporate sales, he launched Hunt Repellent with a mission to create a DEET-free alternative designed specifically for outdoorsmen and women. The conversation covers the challenges of starting a company from scratch, navigating product development and EPA approval, growing a business at a rapid pace, and building a brand that resonates with hunters.
The discussion also explores family hunting traditions, teal hunting culture, entrepreneurship, customer service, and the lessons Gabe has learned while scaling a business and staying connected to the outdoors he loves.
Topics Covered
Growing up duck hunting in Southwest Louisiana
Teal season culture and rice field hunting
Building Hunt Repellent from the ground up
Developing a DEET-free insect repellent
Entrepreneurship and business growth
Balancing corporate experience with startup life
Perry Outfitters and serving local hunters
The future of Hunt Repellent
Why authenticity matters in business and hunting

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SPONSORS:
Bird Dog Whiskey and Cocktails:
Whether you’re winding down with your best friend, or celebrating with your favorite crew, Bird Dog brings award-winning flavor to every moment. Enjoy responsibly.