Corey and Kaj Podcast presented by Cedar Run Decoy Company - Episode #36: A Father and Daughter's Journey in Hunting and Trapshooting with Mike and Ava Larson

Episode #36: A Father and Daughter's Journey in Hunting and Trapshooting with Mike and Ava Larson

04/03/25 • 87 min

Corey and Kaj Podcast presented by Cedar Run Decoy Company

Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson sit down in the Cedar Run Decoy Company studio with Mike and Ava Larson, a father and daughter that have grown a strong bond through their hunting pursuits and Ava's passion for competitive trap shooting.

Hear about Mike's career in serving through the United Way and the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy and how he was able to focus on his true legacy that exists with his relationships within his family.

The conversation transitions to how Ava was introduced to trapshooting and what that interest has grown into. We discuss the details of the competitive trap shooting scene and how it's becoming one of the fastest growing youth sports in the country.

Mike wraps up our conversation by describing how the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy is playing a vital role in protecting and enhancing private land here in Michigan through conservation easements, habitat improvements, and outdoor education.

Learn more about the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy (SWMLC) here: https://swmlc.org/

Learn how to volunteer with SWMLC here: https://swmlc.org/volunteer/

Learn more about trapshooting here: https://shootata.com/

Learn more about the Michigan Trapshooting Association here: https://michigantrap.com/

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Learn more about the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy (SWMLC) here: https://swmlc.org/

Learn how to volunteer with SWMLC here: https://swmlc.org/volunteer/

Learn more about trapshooting here: https://shootata.com/

Learn more about the Michigan Trapshooting Association here: https://michigantrap.com/

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Episode #35: Duck Hunting, Outdoor Dream Foundation, and Finding a Purpose with Leroy & Jan Martin

Corey Lucas and podcast producer Clayton Beaird sit down at a Hampton Inn in Raleigh, North Carolina with Leroy and Jan Martin to hear about a lifetime of events filled with purpose.

Leroy and Jan share their stories of adoption, sickness, and literal "crushing" circumstances that have led them to be bold in their faith. We step through their childhood upbringing, hear about the adoption process of their son, the traumatic (but redeeming) events surrounding catastrophic damage to their home and Jan's recent health scare, and wrap-up by discussing Leroy's duck hunting adventures and the Outdoor Dream Foundation.

Leroy and Jan are an absolute gem and their story is one that needs to be shared...

The Outdoor Dream Foundation: https://outdoordream.org/

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Episode #37: Building the "Pinnacle" of Duck Boats with Jordan Erickson

Corey Lucas, Kaj Carlson and producer Clayton Beaird sit down in the Cedar Run Decoy Company studio with Jordan Erickson, founder and co-owner of Pinnacle Boat Co., specializing in custom fishing and duck boats made right here in southwest Michigan.

The guys talked through Jordan's childhood, building the work ethic and necessary experience through various jobs that included working on a golf course, helping his uncle wrench on hot rods, and being introduced to welding in a local fab shop. He carried his interests on to college at Ferris State University and Jordan explained how he was able to intertwine all of these skills and experiences into crafting high-quality custom boats.

It was a rewarding time getting to learn about how Jordan is building the literal "Pinnacle" of duck boats and we are excited to be alongside him as the Pinnacle Boat Co. grows!

Learn more about the Pinnacle Boat Co. here: https://www.pinnacleboatco.com/

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