Hobbies and How I Got Started Carving Duck Decoys
02/28/21 • 18 min
Show Notes 33:
Hobbies and How I Got Started Carving Duck Decoys
Locations: Utah and Idaho
Hobbies have always been a money drain and a release for me. I have a lot of hobbies and a few of them I am passionate about. When I was in college, my friend Jason Randolph introduced me to duck hunting over decoys with dogs and I have been forever thankful. I love ducks, dogs, and decoys. I soon began a collection of decoys for my own decoy spread and then began trying to make my own birds. Thanks to the DecoyCarvingForum (now a group on Facebook) and personal instruction from Tom Matus, I was able to get my birds into much better shape than my first cork goldeneye decoy.
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Original episode artwork created by Scott Simkins.
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Audley Crazy; Written by Plum Stickie; Performed by Plum Stickie
Show Notes 33:
Hobbies and How I Got Started Carving Duck Decoys
Locations: Utah and Idaho
Hobbies have always been a money drain and a release for me. I have a lot of hobbies and a few of them I am passionate about. When I was in college, my friend Jason Randolph introduced me to duck hunting over decoys with dogs and I have been forever thankful. I love ducks, dogs, and decoys. I soon began a collection of decoys for my own decoy spread and then began trying to make my own birds. Thanks to the DecoyCarvingForum (now a group on Facebook) and personal instruction from Tom Matus, I was able to get my birds into much better shape than my first cork goldeneye decoy.
Get out there and live your stories!!
If you are enjoying the stories and the podcast, I would really appreciate a 5 star review and please subscribe so you don’t miss an episode.
I would love to connect with you all at Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube!
Original episode artwork created by Scott Simkins.
Music Courtesy of Plum Stickie and used with Permission:
Audley Crazy; Written by Plum Stickie; Performed by Plum Stickie
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The Ups and Downs of Archery Elk Hunting and Nancy’s Biggest Bull Part 2
Show Notes 32:
Locations: Wyoming
The Ups and Downs of Archery Elk Hunting and Nancy’s Biggest Bull Part 2
Locations: Wyoming
Since becoming a Wyoming resident and marrying Nancy over 5 years ago, we have been pursuing elk. They are a magnificent animal and superb table fare. Nancy was skeptical when I went archery hunting for elk the first year and came home with a cow elk later that evening. She was shocked. She started shooting archery and soon was chasing elk with her bow. Following breast cancer, she struggled to get her draw weight back up to the needed poundage so has been pursuing elk with a crossbow these last few years. Many missed opportunities and frustrations later, Nancy tagged her very first elk. The following year we put in for a limited entry unit in Wyoming and drew out. 2020 was a crazy year all around but Nancy her biggest bull elk to date and it was an experience neither of us will ever forget! Archery elk hunting is not what you see on social media and YouTube. There are days when nothing comes together, or you do not make good decisions and mess up your chance. Always remember that the worst hunt can become the best in just 5 seconds. Keep at it, stay positive, and sometimes everything comes together. The pursuit is exciting, the pack out and butchering is pure work, and the meals and memories are exquisite.
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If you are enjoying the stories and the podcast, I would really appreciate a 5 star review and please subscribe so you don’t miss an episode.
Get out there and live your stories!!
If you are enjoying the stories and the podcast, I would really appreciate a 5 star review and please subscribe so you don’t miss an episode.
I would love to connect with you all at Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube!
Original episode artwork created by Scott Simkins.
Music Courtesy of Plum Stickie and used with Permission:
Audley Crazy; Written by Plum Stickie; Performed by Plum Stickie
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Looking for Treasure and Lost Spanish Gold with my Grandma Betty
Show Notes 34:
Looking for Treasure and Lost Spanish Gold with my Grandma Betty
Locations: Utah
Treasure hunting has been something I have pursued my entire life. The hunt for lost gold and mines from the Spanish that were in Utah has been intriguing to me and I enjoy any reason to get into the woods and mountains. This is mainly a teaser. While I do discuss some topics and talk about spending time looking for gold with my Grandma Betty, I do not go into too much detail. If you would like more information, feel free to contact me.
When panning or looking for gold please follow all laws and respect others claims. DO NOT TRESPASS! You can recreationally pan for gold in many National Forests and BLM land. Many of the treasure stories you hear and read about are not true. They are embellished by the authors to get you to part with your own treasure for the story. Keep that in mind while you look for treasure but also keep in mind...some of it is true.
Get out there and live your stories!!
If you are enjoying the stories and the podcast, I would really appreciate a 5 star review and please subscribe so you don’t miss an episode.
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Original episode artwork created by Scott Simkins.
Music Courtesy of Plum Stickie and used with Permission:
Audley Crazy; Written by Plum Stickie; Performed by Plum Stickie
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