Ducks Unlimited Podcast

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The best partnerships in the outdoor industry aren't built at trade shows—they're built in duck blinds, dove fields, and places where people have time to connect.
In this freestyle episode of the Ducks Unlimited Podcast, Wade Shoemaker sits down at Honey Brake Lodge with Parker Amos (Duck Commander/Buck Commander), Brett Maffet (Benelli USA), and Stephen Findley (Vertical Marketing) for an unscripted conversation about hunting, business, authenticity, and the people who shape the outdoor industry.
What starts as a recap of a partner retreat quickly turns into a conversation about career paths, outdoor media, faith, mentorship, and the relationships that often matter more than the brands themselves. The group shares stories from dove hunts, private flights, Honey Brake experiences, and even a few reflections on Phil Robertson, Si Robertson, and the impact Duck Commander has had on modern hunting culture. 
More than anything, this episode highlights why genuine relationships continue to drive an industry built around shared experiences outdoors.

Topics Covered
Why Duck Commander brought partners together at Honey Brake
Building authentic relationships in the outdoor industry
Brett Maffet's path from cabinet hardware to Benelli USA
Stephen Findley's work with brands across the outdoor space
The lasting influence of Phil and Si Robertson
Why authenticity matters in hunting and business
Honey Brake's unique culture and guest experience
How hunting connects people from different backgrounds

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If you've ever heard something strange in the woods and wondered what it was, you're not alone.
Recorded live from DUX 2026, host Wade Shoemaker sits down with Cam Hale and Kyle Philson of the Expanded Perspectives Podcast to talk about hunting, outdoor traditions, unexplained encounters, and the stories that often come from time spent deep in the woods.
The conversation explores how Expanded Perspectives grew from a small podcast into one of the largest platforms dedicated to strange encounters and listener-submitted stories. Along the way, Cam and Kyle discuss the origins of the "Glimmer Man" phenomenon, mysterious experiences reported by hunters, Bigfoot sightings, and why so many outdoor stories begin in the darkness before daylight.
Just as importantly, the discussion focuses on curiosity, keeping an open mind, and understanding that not every outdoor experience has an easy explanation. Whether you're a skeptic, a believer, or somewhere in between, this episode is a fascinating look at the stories hunters share when the hunt is over.
Topics Covered
The origins of Expanded Perspectives
How listener stories shaped the show
The “Glimmer Man” phenomenon
Strange hunting camp encounters
Bigfoot stories and eyewitness reports
Outdoor folklore and unexplained experiences
Why hunters tell the best stories
Keeping an open mind about the unknown
The role of storytelling in outdoor culture

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Migration is in full swing across the prairies, and the reports coming from the heart of waterfowl country are encouraging.

Dr. Mike Brasher, DU's Senior Waterfowl Scientist, sits down with John Pollmann, DU Migration Alert Editor, to discuss the latest habitat conditions, migration activity, and hunting success across Prairie Canada and the northern United States.
Good water and strong bird numbers have hunters enjoying consistent success across much of Prairie Canada, while drier conditions on the U.S. prairies have led to more scattered birds and uneven hunting. Mike and John discuss the latest migration activity and what current conditions could mean for hunters farther down the flyway. 
Topics Covered
Current habitat and hunting conditions across Prairie Canada
How abundant rainfall improved wetland conditions and waterfowl habitat
Reports of strong migrations of mallards, whitefronts, snow geese, and other species
Why Canadian prairie hunters are experiencing consistent success this fall
Hunting conditions and bird numbers across the U.S. prairies
How weather patterns are influencing migration timing and bird movements
What upcoming cold fronts, snow, and north winds could mean for migration
Why current prairie conditions are good news for hunters farther down the flyway
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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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