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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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Standard Sportsman episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Standard Sportsman for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Standard Sportsman episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
John Smolko, Sitka Gear
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02/06/25 • 59 min
Memphis native John Smolko serves as Sitka Gear’s Waterfowl and Turkey Specialist and travels the world on outdoor adventures. Smolko joins the show on the heels of Sitka’s foray into the knee boot game and hints at some upcoming new products from the brand. John elaborates on Sitka’s research & development efforts and the benefits of GORE-TEX. Finally, the crew sifts through some thoughts on this past duck season with input from Smolko’s travels to Arkansas, Maryland, Oklahoma, and beyond.
Thanks to our sponsors: Sitka Gear, Ducks Unlimited, Perfect Limit Outdoors, Lile Real Estate, Tom Beckbe, KC Laser Co. and Greenhead: The Arkansas Duck Hunting Magazine.
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Levi Pillow: The Past, Present and Future of Arkansas's Famed Dave Donaldson Black River WMA
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04/03/25 • 89 min
Levi Pillow has over 50 years experience hunting the famed Dave Donaldson Black River WMA in Northeast Arkansas. Going from gentlemen’s agreeement to who hunted where with permanent decoy spreads to today’s chaotic overcrowding, he’s seen it all. Pillow shares that history along with changes he and a group of hunters from the WMA recently proposed to the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission with a non-resident draw as the key effort to manage the unrelenting pressure.
Thanks to our sponsors: Lile Real Estate, Sitka Gear, Ducks Unlimited, Greenhead: The Arkansas Duck Hunting Magazine, Perfect Limit Outdoors, Purina Pro Plan and Tom Beckbe.
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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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Spring Update
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04/10/25 • 50 min
Despite all the duck seasons in North America being closed, plenty is going on within the world of waterfowling. Brent & Cason look at the impact the recent storms will have on this coming duck season, game warden access to private ground without a warrant, USFWS director confirmation hearings and waterfowl destination states desire to reduce pressure by limiting non-residents. Reducing non-residents to a few weekdays is the potential play for Kansas and Oklahoma...but will it work?
Thanks to our sponsors: Tom Beckbe, Perfect Limit Outdoors, Ducks Unlimited, Purina Pro Plan, Sitka Gear, Greenhead: The Arkansas Duck Hunting Magazine and Live Real Estate.
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Bill Cooksey, NWF
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07/04/24 • 83 min
Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Famer Bill Cooksey has a lifelong track record of elevating the voices of sportsmen from around the country to support wildlife habitat restoration. His decades of experience in the world of waterfowling made for an awesome interview every duck hunter should hear.
Thanks to our sponsors: Purina Pro Plan, Sitka Gear, Lile Real Estate, Tom Beckbe, Ducks Unlimited and Lite Boots
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The Five Stages of the Hunter
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10/03/24 • 92 min
The research-based Five Stages of the Hunter accurately defines a hunter’s attitudes afield and towards the resource. Brent and Cason share their journey through the stages and tell some entertaining stories from different parts of their career. They also dive into the need for companies to progress past the “Limiting Out” stage in their online branding and social media, serving as a mentor to young hunters.
Thanks to our sponsors: Lile Real Estate, Ducks Unlimited, Tom Beckbe, Sitka Gear, and Purina Pro Plan.
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David Schuessler, Ducks Unlimited
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11/28/24 • 50 min
Ducks Unlimited's National Director of Event Fundraising David Schuessler shares some of the amazing items up for auction during DU's Into the Vault online auction. This is an insightful episode for collectors of DU guns, art, and other gear. David also shares how DU gets its hands on these collectibles, many of which are one of a kind. We even talk a little duck season after Schuessler's recent trip to West Texas and the Arkansas opener.
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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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How Comparable is Arkansas & Kansas Waterfowling?
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10/26/23 • 71 min
Arkansas has long held the title of Duck Capitol of the World, but Kansas has improved its brand immensely in the last few years. Good duck hunting has been prevalent in Kansas for a long time but the increased interest has piled up some issues. Cason and Brent sit down with native Kansan Drew Palmer of Mile North Outdoors Co. and compare and contrast the waterfowling world in Arkansas and Kansas from top to bottom.
Thanks to our sponsors
- Tom Beckbe
- Sitka Gear
- Lite Boots
- Gunner Kennels
- Yeti
- Ducks Unlimited
- Higdon Outdoors
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Post Season Survey Results-Part 1
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03/13/25 • 51 min
In February, The Standard Sportsman podcast conducted a post-season survey covering various hot topics within the duck hunting community. After collecting responses from hunters across 41 states, the guys are ready to share the results with some intriguing analysis.
The guys also share an opportunity to support winter banding research by the Osborne Lab at the University of Arkansas-Monticello. Dr. Doug Osborne has been a repeat guest on the show, and his team's efforts provide valuable insight into the behaviors of the modern-day mallard up and down the Central and Mississippi Flyways.
Thanks to our sponsors: Tom Beckbe, Ducks Unlimited, Greenhead: The Arkansas Duck Hunting Magazine, Sitka Gear, Perfect Limit Outdoors, Purina Pro Plan, and Lile Real Estate.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Standard Sportsman have?
The Standard Sportsman currently has 92 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 72 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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