The Standard Sportsman
Brent Birch and Cason Short
Lifelong Arkansas waterfowlers Brent Birch and Cason Short discuss duck hunting's past, present, and future with various thought-provoking leaders in the duck-hunting community. The guys will discuss days afield, waterfowl conservation, and stewardship with the goal of leaving the sport of duck and goose hunting better than they found it.
Presented by Yeti, Tom Beckbe, Lile Real Estate, Sitka Gear, Purina Pro Plan, and Ducks Unlimited.
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Specklebelly Teaser + The Past, Present and Future of the Duck Factory
The Standard Sportsman
10/17/24 • 52 min
There’s a movement afoot giving more attention to the degradation of duck-friendly habitat in Prairie Canada. As the dry conditions persist and modern-day agriculture advances, ducks are the ones paying the price. Tune in to learn more about the long-running decline and which province is attempting to turn the corner.
The guys also talk a little preseason specklebelly as the early season fast approaches.
Thanks to our sponsors: Tom Beckbe, Purina Pro Plan, Ducks Unlimited, Sitka Gear and Lile Real Estate.
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Perrin Partee, Wingselect Farms
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01/25/24 • 78 min
Biologist and Land Manager Perrin Partee oversees a 1,200-acre waterfowl mecca tucked inside the Ouachita River Bottoms in Southwest Arkansas. The property is a testament to his dedication to habitat and the resource. We also get into mentorship in the duck hunting world, philopatry/site fidelity, breeding pairs, and more.
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- Sitka Gear
- Tom Beckbe
- Ducks Unlimited
- Lite Boots
- Higdon Outdoors
- Yeti
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Rob Roberts, Rob Roberts Custom Gun Works
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11/14/24 • 86 min
Located in Batesville, Arkansas, Rob Roberts Custom Gun Works is one of, if not the leader in performance shotguns and rifles. Rob joins the show with an entertaining take on improving your success pulling the trigger, and clears up some misconceptions and myths about shotguns. He covers chokes, forcing cones, shot strings, and shell selection and even provides commentary on Saskatchewan and high-performance rifles.
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Ray Voigt, Purina Sporting Dogs Division
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05/30/24 • 61 min
Ray is an accomplished retriever trainer working under the legendary Mike Lardy, guiding numerous Field Trial Champions. He’s now a Senior Specialist in the Sporting Division with Nestle Purina. Voigt shares insights into high-performance dogs, picking puppies and trainers, and proper nutrition for sporting dogs.
Thanks to our sponsors: Tom Beckbe, Yeti, Sitka Gear, Ducks Unlimited, Lile Real Estate, and Lite Boots.
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Making the Most of Youth Hunts
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02/01/24 • 65 min
Creating a great first impression is paramount when trying to get kids interested in the sport of duck hunting. The guys share some stories from their younger days, hunts with their kids, and tips and tricks to get them outfitted, from apparel to shotguns.
They also visit with Taylor Garcia, author of the popular children’s book, Oh My How Ducks Fly.
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- Sitka Gear
- Tom Beckbe
- Lile Real Estate
- Lite Boots
- Higdon Outdoors
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Pat Pitt - The Waterfowler
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11/02/23 • 92 min
For over 60 years, Pat Pitt has chased waterfowl worldwide but calls his long-running club, The L'Anguille Lounge in Northeast Arkansas, home in the winter. Pitt talks about the importance of relationships, family, the anti-hunting movement and valuing the mallard hen. He shares his story of surviving a heart attack while duck hunting and why every single hunt is a gift.
Tune in for excellent insights into the past, present & future of waterfowling from a legend in the sport.
NOTE: Pat's audio is a little rough at the beginning but improves for most of the podcast.
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- Sitka Gear
- Lite Boots
- Gunner Kennels
- Yeti
- Ducks Unlimited
- Higdon Outdoors
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Jim Ronquest
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12/07/23 • 84 min
Arkansas waterfowling personality, world champion duck caller and all around good guy Jim Ronquest with Drake Waterfowl joins the show. Ronquest shares stories from his favorite places outside of Arkansas to chase ducks, the calling contest industry, cutdown duck calls and his days as a duck hunting guide on the public ground of Arkansas.
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- Tom Beckbe
- Sitka Gear
- Lite Boots
- Yeti
- Ducks Unlimited
- Higdon Outdoors
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Adam Campbell-Campbell's Hillside Kennels
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10/19/23 • 71 min
Adam Campbell joins the show talking about dogs, ducks, and much more. Campbell has over 450 hunt test master passes to his credit and five dogs in the Master National Hall of Fame. He shares stories of how he got involved in training labs, his style of training, hunt tests, and field trials along with some nuances of selecting trainers and pups.
We even get into talking a little duck hunting and some SEC football so be sure to give it a listen.
Thanks to our sponsors
- Tom Beckbe
- Sitka Gear
- Lite Boots
- Gunner Kennels
- Yeti
- Ducks Unlimited
- Higdon Outdoors
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Justin Martin, Duck Commander
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09/08/23 • 72 min
You may think you know Duck Commander's General Manager Justin Martin but odds are you don't. He's known nationwide for his featured role within the Duck Dynasty franchise, but listeners may not be aware Martin is a wildlife biologist by education. This episode features excellent insights into waterfowl/habitat management, trends within the hunting industry, and how he pulled off the 2022-23 duck season with twins being born.
Martin's engaging delivery and "every man" observations about the sport of duck hunting make this installment a must-listen.
Presented by Sitka Gear, Tom Beckbe, Yeti, Higdon Outdoors, Lite Boots, and Gunner Kennels.
Recorded June 2023
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Corey Dunn, Ducks Unlimited
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06/20/24 • 70 min
Corey Dunn is a native Arkansan and the Director of Development for Ducks Unlimited Arkansas. He joined the show to discuss all the support and projects DU has in the state. Their efforts range from banding/GPS transmitter projects to supporting the restoration of state-owned GTRs, an endowed professorship at UA-Monticello, and much, much more.
Thanks to our sponsors: Lile Real Estate, Sitka Gear, Tom Beckbe, Lite Boots and Ducks Unlimited.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Standard Sportsman have?
The Standard Sportsman currently has 70 episodes available.
What topics does The Standard Sportsman cover?
The podcast is about Conservation, Duck Hunting, Hunting, Nature, Outdoors, Podcasts, Science, Sports and Wilderness.
What is the most popular episode on The Standard Sportsman?
The episode title 'Jim Ronquest' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Standard Sportsman?
The average episode length on The Standard Sportsman is 73 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Standard Sportsman released?
Episodes of The Standard Sportsman are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The Standard Sportsman?
The first episode of The Standard Sportsman was released on Aug 10, 2023.
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