The Fowl Life

As Chad chases the waterfowl migration, each new episode, brings you a behind-the-scenes experience at different Duck Hunting Camps across the U.S. Here you’ll get to hear from industry leaders, expert waterfowl hunters, professional athletes and folks that are just as obsessed as you are about waterfowl hunting. You’ll find advice on choosing the right gear, learn new hunting strategies, duck calling techniques, how to prepare wild game and so much more.So, join the conversation and subscribe to the podcast so you’ll get future episodes downloaded directly to your computer, phone or tablet.

The Fowl Life is a sports podcast hosted by Chad Belding, with 500 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Chad Belding hosts The Fowl Life, a sports show with 500 episodes published.

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  E584 - You Shot the Duck of a Lifetime. Now What? | Kyle Schmidt

  Oct 2, 202621 min

  The bird of a lifetime just fell into the decoys. What you do next could determine how it looks on your wall for years to come. SCI award-winning taxidermist and waterfowl hunter Kyle Schmidt joins Midwest host Joel Kleefisch to explain what hunters should do after the shot to give their trophy ducks and geese the best possible finish. From handling the bird in the field to getting it into the hands of a taxidermist, Kyle breaks down how to protect a mount before the real work starts. If you have ever looked at a bird and thought, “That one is going on the wall,” do not miss this Travel Wisconsin edition of The Fowl Life Podcast. This episode is brought to you by Travel Wisconsin and Camospace

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  E583 - The Fight Veterans Face After Service | Jeremy Vanderpool & Clint Shaddix

  Sep 23, 20261h 29m

  The uniform comes off. The mission ends. Then what? Special Operations veterans leave the military with leadership, discipline, and years of experience operating under pressure. Too often, those skills get lost in translation when they enter corporate America. A résumé cannot explain everything they carried, everything they learned, or what it feels like to leave the structure and brotherhood that defined their lives. Jeremy Vanderpool and Clint Shaddix join Chad to explain why Silent Valor Project was built and what real support for transitioning veterans should look like. They talk about connecting veterans with the right careers, supporting their families, protecting their mental well-being, and finding companies willing to invest in them for the right reasons. Chad also asks whether former operators should profit from stories that belonged to an entire team, whether Hollywood should make money depicting war, and why so many people promise to help veterans but never follow through. Silent Valor Project is not looking for empty thank-yous. It is building the relationships, resources, and opportunities that can give Special Operations veterans purpose and stability after service. Learn more, get involved, or donate at SilentValorProject.org. This episode is brought to you by Benelli Shotguns, Federal Premium Ammunition, Banded Brands, CamoSpace, Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels, HiViz Sights, Corning Ford, LEER Truck Toppers, Bodyguard Bumpers, and GATR Coolers & Drinkware.

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  E581 - The Duck Call Test Most Hearing Protection Fails | Jeff & Sarah Thruston of ESP hearing protection

  Sep 11, 20261h 42m

  One shot is all it takes to damage your hearing, and most hunters do not think about it until years of gunfire have already taken something from them. ESP owners Jeff and Sarah Thruston sit down with Chad to explain how their custom-fit electronic hearing protection protects against gunfire without shutting hunters off from everything happening around them. Chad gets into the difference ESP has made in his own hunts. He can hear ducks and geese, trust the sound of his calls, communicate across the blind, and catch sounds from turkeys that other hunters never hear. They break down custom fitting, hearing tests, wind suppression, volume control, comfort, product life, and why it is never too early or too late to start protecting your hearing. The hunt is more than the trigger pull. It is the birds, the calls, the dog, the people beside you, and every sound you will wish you could still hear years from now. Learn more at ESPAmerica.com. This episode is presented by ESP Hearing Protection and brought to you by Benelli Shotguns, Federal Premium Ammunition, Banded Brands, HiViz Sights, Avery Outdoors, Mojo Outdoors, Realtree Camo, CamoSpace, and Jargon Game Calls.

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  E581 - What Waterfowl See When They Look at Your Blind | Joel Kleefisch & Taylor Finger

  Sep 4, 202617 min

  What do waterfowl actually see when they are coming into your spread? TFL Midwest host Joel Kleefisch sits down with Wisconsin DNR Game Bird Specialist Taylor Finger for an inside look at how approaching birds see your blind, your camouflage, and every move you make. If you have ever wondered why birds flare at the last second or what might be giving you away, this is one you need to hear. This episode is brought to you by Travel Wisconsin, and Camospace!

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  E580 - Caesars Is Going All In On Rodeo | Tony Marini on Rocker Steiner, December 11th & What Nobody Knows Yet

  Aug 31, 20261h 17m

  Tony Marini has been part of the Reno rodeo world his whole life. His dad volunteered at the Reno Rodeo for decades. He grew up around the cowboys, knew the families, understood the sport, and now he's the guy Anthony Carano tapped to take Caesars Entertainment all the way into rodeo. Nobody's doing it like this. Caesars Rodeo is launching this December, and the names attached to it will blow you away. Rocker Steiner is the face of it, Dusty Tuckness is part of the team, DJ Silver is doing nightly activations at Caesars Palace during NFR. December 11th at PH Live is the night everything comes together in one room. Tony sits down with Chad and holds nothing back. How this came about, why Anthony Carano is the reason any of it exists, what the vision looks like going forward, and why the crossover between rodeo, hunting, and the lifestyle this audience lives every day is more natural than anyone realizes. This one's worth your time. And December 11th is worth your calendar. This episode is brought to you by Resistol Hats, Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels, Corning Ford, Bodyguard Bumpers, Bedslide, Demerbox, GATR Coolers & Drinkware, TKO Vitality, Almost Heaven Saunas, and Resistol Hats.

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